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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008, as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009, and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Feather|Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same {{a|Bad Dreams|nightmare}}, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Piloswine evolved.png|thumb|220px|Dawn's newly evolved Piloswine]]
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon: DP Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, nearly two weeks before it aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Feather|Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} and therefore making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic, or that it has to be worn to be effective.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The English dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also featured in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#Sleepless in Pre-Battle!|variation]] of their {{motto}}.
* Despite debuting in ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', 333 episodes ago, this is the first time Piloswine has received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the animated series.
* When Darkrai and Cresselia face off, one of the shots exactly matches the battle view from the games, albeit mirrored. This shot is displayed as [[a:File:DP104.png|the episode screenshot]] above.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|de={{tt|Ein legendäres Pokémon!|A legendary Pokémon!}}
|nl={{tt|Slapeloze nachten zijn lang!|Sleepless Nights Are Long!}}
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|ro={{tt|Insomnia de Dinaintea Luptei|The Insomnia before the Battle}}
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|ko={{tt|다크라이 VS 크레세리아|Darkari VS Cresselia}}
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DP103

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'''Jumping Rocket Ship!''' (Japanese: '''混戦混乱ミオシティ！''' ''Chaotic Melee in {{tt|Mio|Canalave}} City!'') is the 103rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 569th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 20, 2008, in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2009, and in the United States on April 25, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Barry joins Ash and the gang as they take a blimp to Canalave City. As soon as they disembark, Team Rocket—disguised as photographers—offers to take a commemorative picture of everyone and their Pokémon. Even Barry, after some encouragement, reluctantly sends out his Empoleon. It turns out to be a Team Rocket trap, of course, but our heroes' Pokémon fight back and cause a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon soaring out of sight. Meowth and Mime Jr. land next to Pikachu and Pachirisu, and Meowth hatches a cunning plan by pretending to be Pikachu's new ally. Ash finds Gliscor and Staravia right away, then sends them after Team Rocket's balloon. Staravia is distracted by Team Rocket's lovely Staravia decoy, but Gliscor manages to take down the balloon, forcing Jessie and James to search the city on foot.

As the search continues through the mazelike streets of Canalave City, Team Rocket and our heroes manage to find some of their Pokémon. And just in the nick of time, both Ash and Team Rocket spot Pikachu's group. But Meowth's secret plan won't work if Pikachu reunites with Ash first, so Meowth leads Pikachu in the wrong direction! Ash still finds Pikachu's group first, so Meowth and Mime Jr. ask our heroes if they can join the good guys. Meowth is tired of being abused by Jessie and James—or so he says...

As they head to the Pokémon Center, Meowth and the gang fall into a Team Rocket pit trap. Jessie and James are indignant when Barry tells them Meowth has switched sides, and a Pokémon battle breaks out! Once Ash's Buizel and Barry's Empoleon defeat Team Rocket without a second thought, Meowth realizes where his true loyalties lie. He turns on the twerps and the fight is on, but not for long. A triple attack from Buizel, Empoleon, and Piplup sends all of Team Rocket blasting into the sky! With everyone safely reunited, Barry sets off for Iron Island, while Ash sets his sights on the Canalave Gym.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Barry}} take a blimp to [[Canalave City]]. Upon landing, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] pose as an [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|air hostess and photographer]] respectively, and ask the group if they want a commemorative photo. Barry is reluctant, and only calls out his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, while the rest of the group bring out all of their Pokémon. When they're ready, the photographers have the Trainers to move aside and fall directly into a waiting pitfall trap. James clicks the snap button on the camera and captures the Pokémon in a net. Jessie reveals herself and begins the Rocket {{motto}}, only to be cut off by Barry who orders Empoleon use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and Ash has {{AP|Chimchar}} try a {{m|Flamethrower}}. The [[move]]s collide with a {{m|Haze}} from [[Jessie's Seviper]] and a {{m|Bullet Seed}} from [[James's Carnivine]]. The result is a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon flying in different directions. Jessie and James immediately set off to nab all of Pokémon for themselves, while Ash’s group hope to rescue their Pokémon from being poached.

Coincidentally, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, and {{MTR}} all land in the same place, meaning that Meowth is stuck with Pikachu. He devises a plan to earn his trust and eventually capture him, along with the rest of the [[twerp]]s' Pokémon. Meowth tells Pikachu that he doesn't want to be with {{TRT}} anymore, and that he wants to travel with the twerps. He makes up a story to convince Pikachu that he's telling the truth.

Meanwhile, Ash and friends are walking on a bridge, with Barry and Ash arguing back and forth. Just then, they find {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} flying around, looking for Ash. At the same time, Team Rocket sees the two {{t|Flying}} Pokémon from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] in the distance and they attempt to capture them. Ash orders Staravia to attack, but James launches a fake Staravia designed to look like a female. Staravia falls for the trick and chases after the decoy. Ash then orders Gliscor to use {{m|X-Scissor}}. Jessie tells James to launch a fake Gliscor, only to find out that he didn't make one. Gliscor cuts through the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off to another part of Canalave. {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is then seen passing by on a boat

{{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}, and {{AP|Grotle}} are wandering around the city looking for their Trainers. Piplup takes the lead and convinces the others that it knows the way out, only to find dead ends, over and over again. Grotle eventually gets so tired that it curls up and Happiny has to carry it.

Ash and friends find {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Chimchar}}. Though Barry is disappointed that Empoleon isn't with them. Jessie and James also come across most of their Pokémon, with exception of Meowth and Mime Jr. Soon enough both Ash’s group and Team Rocket spot Meowth and company on the opposite side of a lake. At first, Meowth is happy to see them, but he remembers the story he told Pikachu, who becomes very suspicious. Meowth suddenly runs off with Pikachu, Mime Jr., and Pachirisu. Just then, Ash and friends round a corner, only to find Team Rocket. They start fighting, then go off in separate directions.

Meanwhile, Staravia is in the forest with the fake female Staravia, but then it suddenly falls into a nearby stream. Staravia looks around, confused, wondering where the "Staravia" went.

Soon afterward, Ash and friends finds Piplup's group, then Pikachu's group wondering the streets. Meowth tells the twerps the story he told Pikachu. At first, they don't believe him, but they are eventually convinced. They take some time to break, spoiling Mime Jr. and Meowth with [[Poffin]]s and even suggesting Meowth should become a television personality because of his unique talking abilities.

Meowth begins to consider actually turning over a new leaf, and so he and the group head over to the [[Pokémon Center]] to contact [[Sinnoh Now]] host {{si|Rhonda}} for any media opportunities. However they fall into another of Team Rocket’s pitfall traps. While Mime Jr. rushes into James’s arms, Meowth stays with the twerps. Barry tells Jessie and James that Meowth's days with Team Rocket are over. Jessie becomes irate and calls on Seviper to deal with Ash and friends. Barry commands Empoleon to use Hydro Pump, knocking Team Rocket into a heap. Buizel follows up with {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Meowth starts remembering all of the times and the blastoffs that Team Rocket has been through. He suddenly attacks Empoleon with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, and decides that his heart will always be with Team Rocket. With Meowth revealing his true loyalties, Ash, Barry and Dawn have their {{t|Water}} Pokémon send Team Rocket blasting off yet again. Strangely, Meowth is happy.

As Staravia returns, Brock suddenly remembers that Croagunk wasn't found. Then, he sees a pretty woman and is immediately infatuated. Then Croagunk arrives to {{m|Poison Jab}} him, as usual. Later, Ash and his friends wave Barry off as he heads to [[Iron Island]] for some {{pkmn|training}}.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Canalave City]].
* {{MTR}} claims to be learning {{m|Night Slash}}, but refuses to use the move due to its scariness.
* {{an|Barry}} leaves the group to train at [[Iron Island]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* Lady
* Girl on TV (Meowth's fantasy)
* Crowd (Meowth's fantasy)
* Gondolier
* Boat driver

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})

==Trivia==
* The dub version of this episode first aired in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} on April 16, 2009 along with ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Altaria}}
* [[Pokémon.com]]'s online preview for this episode included a line exclaiming "Staraptor finds romance!" Although this could be an error, it spoils an event that happens [[DP118|15 episodes later]].
* The [[title card]] music for the English dub changes in this episode.
* [[Jessie]] makes a reference to ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.
* [[James]] says "Truth is only love can break your heart", which is a reference to the song "{{wp|Only Love Can Break a Heart}}" by {{wp|Gene Pitney}}.
* The DVD release of this episode incorrectly lists its title as ''Jumping Rock Ship!''.
* The episode's English title is based on the phrase "jumping ship".
* When Meowth asks Pikachu if he doesn't trust him, Pikachu mimics {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Wobbuffet's Japanese name is a pun that reads like "that's right" ('''ソーナンス''' ''Sōnansu''), and so it's implied that this is what Pikachu replies.

===Errors===
* When the move {{m|Teeter Dance}} is used, everyone should be affected. However, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} are not.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} find {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is on {{an|Dawn}}'s head, but when the camera angle changes to a front view, he is no longer on her head.
* In the English dub, during one of the boat scenes, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s Japanese voice can be heard.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|混戰混亂的水脈市！！|Chaotic Melee in Shuǐmài (Canalave) City!!}}
|cs={{tt|Odchod z Rakeťáckého týmu|Desertion of Team Rocket}}
|de={{tt|Wer suchet der findet!|Who´s looking for something will find it!}}
|da={{tt|Team Rocket-afhopper|Team Rocket defector}}
|nl={{tt|Verlaat het Rocket Schip!|Leave The Rocket Ship!}}
|fi={{tt|Katso Meowth loikkaa!|Look at Meowth leap!}}
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'''Barry's Busting Out All Over!''' (Japanese: '''ライバルトレーナー・ジュン登場！！''' ''Enter Rival Trainer {{tt|Jun|Barry}}!!'') is the 101st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 567th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 6, 2008, and in the United States on April 11, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash enters the Hearthome Gym for his Gym Challenge, he collides with a blond Trainer in a hurry! The Trainer races off down the street, leaving his badge case behind. Then Fantina emerges from the Gym and explains that she's been battling all day—the blond Trainer was her latest (unsuccessful) challenger, and her Pokémon need a break. Ash's battle will have to wait until tomorrow, so he heads to the Pokémon Center and runs into the mystery Trainer yet again.

The Trainer's name is Barry and Paul is his personal idol. With taste like that, he rubs Ash and his friends the wrong way—then challenges Ash to a battle, too. But Barry left his Poké Balls in storage at a very suspicious-looking stand in the middle of town. Fantina stops by on her way to the store, and she even thinks there's something odd about this new Pokémon storage. Sure enough, it's all a Team Rocket scam! But between Fantina, Barry, and our heroes, Team Rocket doesn't stand a chance. When James hears Barry and his Empoleon even beat Gardenia, he's happy to hear that Gardenia taught Drain Punch to his Cacnea. The news makes blasting off much more bearable!

With Team Rocket out of the picture, Barry and Ash can finally battle. Like Paul, Barry believes that finding strong Pokémon is the key to victory—he's not interested in bonding with his Pokémon. The true test will be his 3-on-3 battle with Ash, however. First up, Barry's Staraptor vs. Ash's Chimchar. Chimchar uses Dig to dodge Staraptor's attacks, then knocks it out. Barry's Roserade defeats Chimchar, but Gliscor goes hand-to-hand with Roserade for a double knock-out! Now Pikachu takes on Empoleon, and the bond between Ash and Pikachu helps them come back from behind to beat Empoleon with Electric-type attacks. Barry isn't impressed, but he's willing to stick around and see Ash's Gym challenge tomorrow—which means Ash can't afford to lose against Fantina!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have returned to [[Hearthome City]] for Ash's fifth [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Ash runs off to the [[Hearthome Gym]] excited as his friends follow. As Ash steps up to the Gym's front doors, someone on the inside opens the door on Ash, knocking him and {{AP|Pikachu}} down the stairs. The {{pkmn|Trainer}} also fell and manages to get up in a hurry, criticizing Ash as if it were his fault before proclaiming himself as a powerful Trainer and running off almost immediately. Pikachu notices a [[Badge]] case that the guy dropped and Ash retrieves it, noticing three Badges inside. As his friends finally catch up to him, [[Fantina]] steps out and greets him, noticing the Badge case that her previous challenger was holding, mentioning that he came from [[Twinleaf Town]], the note getting {{an|Dawn}}'s attention. Ash is quick to ask for his official battle, but her [[Pokémon]] have to rest after battling, putting off the duel for the next day and upsetting Ash.

Ash and his friends decide to head to the [[Pokémon Center]] to rest as well. The same Trainer Ash saw at the Gym runs straight into Ash again, both getting knocked down. The Trainer notices his Badge case and reclaims it, think Ash stole it, but he suddenly recognizes Ash from the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], battling with [[Paul]] and labeling Ash as weaker than Paul, which irritates Ash. Dawn suddenly remembers who the Trainer is, identifying him as {{an|Barry}}, remembering him from a former duet with an {{p|Exploud}} in the [[Twinleaf Festival]], but Barry doesn't know Dawn. Suddenly, he also associates her from the Hearthome battle, terming her as the "hopelessly geeky" Trainer that lost to Paul, which irritates her as well. {{an|Brock}} mentions that he was in the battle, but Barry doesn't know him either. He reverts to snubbing Ash for his inferiority to Paul. Ash identifies himself to Barry and challenges him to a battle, but Dawn spots Barry's new [[Pokétch]]. He discusses how he got it before getting frantic and blaming Dawn for going off topic about the battle.

Ash sends out {{AP|Chimchar}}, which Barry immediately recognizes it as Paul's and thinks that Ash [[trade]]d to get it. Even after Ash mentions that Paul abandoned it, Barry refuses to believe Paul abandoned it and thinks Ash wants to become as strong as Paul, which Barry is also trying to do. Barry gloats about getting three Badges, but Ash mentions that he has four, which slightly stuns Barry, but he still believes he's stronger. Barry tries to summon a Pokémon to battle, but he realizes that he left his [[Poké Ball]]s in storage, running off to get them as Ash follows.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sets up a fake {{pkmn|Storage System}} booth, their real goal being to steal Trainers' Pokémon. They prepare to leave when Barry shows up to reclaim his Pokémon. Team Rocket heads into the back as Brock notices something amiss. Fantina shows up and also notices something fishy. The booth falls away as Team Rocket tries to escape in {{TP|Team Rocket|their balloon|mechas}}, reciting their {{motto}}, but Barry cuts them off. Ash sends out {{AP|Gliscor}} and [[James]] sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, which promptly latches onto him, forcing [[Jessie]] to deploy her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Fantina sends {{p|Mismagius}} to use {{m|Psybeam}}, stopping and {{status|confusion|confusing}} Seviper. Gliscor uses {{m|X-Scissor}} to pop the balloon and send it crashing to the ground.

The bag of Poké Balls lands nearby, Barry quickly searching for his Poké Balls and quickly finding them. Seviper and Carnivine charge but {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Pikachu race forward. Carnivine's {{m|Bullet Seed}} stalls the duo as Seviper lunges forward with a {{m|Bite}} [[Move|attack]]. Barry summons his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} and uses {{m|Hydro Cannon}} to blast Seviper back. He shows off that Hydro Cannon helped him beat [[Gardenia]] and earn the {{Badge|Forest}}, mentioning how powerful her {{TP|James|Cacnea}} was. James knows that the Cacnea Barry mentioned was his, amazed that it mastered {{m|Drain Punch}}, and rushes to Barry, asking more questions about Cacnea. {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} drag him away as Team Rocket prepares to attack again, Carnivine using Bite and Seviper using {{m|Poison Tail}}. Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to send them back as Empoleon uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} to send Team Rocket blasting off.

Fantina takes the job of giving the Pokémon back to the Trainers as she looks forward to her next battle with Ash, applauding his improved battle performance. Barry follows Ash and the group as Ash prepares for his battle, Barry also wanting to prepare. Barry states that if his Empoleon isn't strong enough he will simply find more powerful Pokémon, similar to Paul's ideology. Ash stops and questions his thinking, mentioning that cooperative {{pkmn|training}} and [[friendship|bonding]] is important to growing as a Trainer, which Barry doesn't recognize. Barry acknowledges his impatience, wanting to be as strong as Paul as quickly as possible. As Barry is aspiring to be similar to Paul, it irritates Ash more. Dawn mentions that Ash battled Paul several times. When Barry makes fun of Ash not being able to defeat Paul, Ash's temper flares again, and Barry decides to battle Ash.

At the Pokémon Center, Brock officiates the three on three battle. The first round pits Ash's Chimchar against Barry's {{p|Staraptor}}. Staraptor uses {{m|Tackle}} as Chimchar dodges and fires {{m|Flamethrower}}. Staraptor dodges and comes around to use {{m|Close Combat}}. Chimchar dodges most of the strikes, but Chimchar takes a few hits and gets thrown back. Staraptor charges with {{m|Wing Attack}}, but Chimchar uses {{m|Dig}} to escape before coming up and using Flamethrower to [[fainting|knock out]] Staraptor.

Barry sends out {{p|Roserade}} and uses {{m|Poison Jab}} to knock Chimchar back. Barry orders multiple Poison Jabs as Chimchar dodges. However, Roserade uses its legs to lower Chimchar's guard and managing to get in clean strikes, eventually knocking out Chimchar with one powerful strike. Ash sends out Gliscor, striking with X-Scissor. Roserade uses Poison Jab to block. Both Pokémon use their attacks to strike and block continually. Barry tells Roserade to keep attacking as both Pokémon stop defending and go for complete offense, eventually winding up with both Pokémon knocked out.

Knowing that this battle will determine his chance of winning against Fantina, Ash pits Pikachu against Empoleon. Pikachu charges with Thunderbolt as Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon to block. Pikachu dodges the blast as Empoleon rushes with {{m|Steel Wing}}, Pikachu countering with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Empoleon uses Steel Wing again as Pikachu repeats Iron Tail. Pikachu lands a few hits before getting knocked back. Empoleon fires Hyper Beam as Pikachu gets hit, flying up in the air, seemingly defeated. Ash's plea for courage snaps Pikachu back to action, ready to continue. Knowing that Empoleon is [[Recharge|immobilized]] after firing Hyper Beam, Pikachu hits with Thunderbolt, knocking Empoleon down before Pikachu follows up with {{m|Volt Tackle}}, knocking out Empoleon and giving Ash the win. Pikachu hugs Ash as Dawn and Brock congratulate him. Barry, stunned at losing to Ash, sinks to his knees but quickly shaking it off, thinking Ash got lucky and that he is still stronger. Ash tells him to watch his battle against Fantina. The next day, Ash enters the Hearthome Gym for his next battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Hearthome City]] and meet {{an|Barry}}.
* [[James]] learns from Barry that his {{TP|James|Cacnea}} has perfected {{m|Drain Punch}} with [[Gardenia]]'s help.
* Ash battles Barry and wins.
* Ash prepares for his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Fantina]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Barry}}

====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* {{an|Barry}}
* [[Gardenia]] (flashback)
* [[Fantina]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}}; flashback)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{an|Barry}}'s)
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{an|Barry}}'s)
* {{p|Mismagius}} ([[Fantina]]'s)

==Trivia==
[[File:Barry Badge Case.png|thumb|220px|Barry's Badge case]]
* {{AP|Grotle}} replaces {{p|Turtwig}} in [[High Touch!|the Japanese opening]].
* The dub title is a reference to the song "June is Busting Out All Over" from the 1945 musical ''{{wp|Carousel (musical)|Carousel}}''. Coincidentally or intentionally, {{an|Barry}}'s Japanese name is ''Jun''.
* Music from ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'' is used as background music in this episode.
* The {{tc|Team Magma Grunt|Team Magma}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}} battle theme from [[Generation III]] is played when {{AP|Chimchar}} battles {{p|Staraptor}}.
* Interestingly, while {{Ash}}'s [[Badge]] case has all eight places shaped ready for the Badges he will eventually receive, Barry's Badge case has at least one space different as he has a Badge that is not present in the games, which shows that there are at least nine [[Gym]]s in [[Sinnoh]].
* This episode is the 49th of the [[S11|eleventh season]], which takes place in [[Hearthome City]]. Coincidentally, ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]'' is the 49th episode of [[S10|the tenth]], which also takes place in Hearthome.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Electrode}}

===Errors===
[[File:James Purple Eyes.png|thumb|200px|James's miscolored eyes]]
* In one scene, [[James]]'s eyes are purple.
* In one scene, where {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is speaking, the Poké Ball opening sound is heard, even though he is already out.
* When {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} is sent flying back after getting hit by [[Barry's Empoleon]]'s {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, Wobbuffet disappears.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Aiding the Enemy!''' (Japanese: '''ナエトル、ハヤシガメ…そしてドダイトス！''' ''{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}}, {{tt|Hayashigame|Grotle}}...and {{tt|Dodaitose!|Torterra}}'') is the 100th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 566th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 30, 2008, and in the United States on April 4, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends run into a Pokémon Center to watch a big battle on the TV: Champion Cynthia defeating Elite Four Aaron! Paul is at the Pokémon Center too, and all he wants to know is whether Ash is using Chimchar's Blaze ability. While Ash has his Pokémon train against each other to prepare for the Hearthome Gym Battle, Paul quietly watches from the sidelines. Brock notices Paul and tries to talk about Paul's brother Reggie, but Paul doesn't want to hear about Reggie; he's angry that Reggie stopped battling after losing his final Battle Frontier challenge.

During a break in Ash's training, Paul comes over and gets on Ash's nerves again. Even worse, Paul taunts Ash with the badge he already won at the Hearthome Gym! As usual, the two Trainers get into an argument, and Ash wants another battle. It'll be a one-on-one, Turtwig against Paul's Honchkrow, with Paul's other Pokémon watching the match. Turtwig's speed helps it dodge Honchkrow's attacks, but Turtwig is still taking a lot of hits. Just when things are looking grim, Turtwig evolves into Grotle. However, Grotle is much bigger, and it can no longer dodge as quickly as Turtwig—so it's an easy win for Honchkrow. Strangely, even after the battle, Paul's Torterra seems preoccupied by Grotle's defeat.

That night, Grotle sneaks out of the Center to train alone. It wants to get its old speed back, but its body just can't run as quickly as it did before. Ash's Pokémon come out to watch, and Paul's Torterra emerges from the bushes as well. With Gliscor's help, Torterra demonstrates how to endure attacks without dodging, then strike at just the right moment. Grotle understands that Torterra is telling it to develop a different fighting style that suits its new form. The next morning, Ash tries to thank Paul for Torterra's help, but Paul brushes him off—what Torterra does is its own business! Paul may never change, but Ash is ready to switch things up and win his next Gym battle. Now it's back to Hearthome for him and his friends!

==Plot==
The {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}} {{pkmn|battle}} between {{an|Cynthia}} and [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]] member [[Aaron]] begins, with [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] and Aaron's {{p|Drapion}} being used. The match is being [[Television|televised]], and a group of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s watch at a [[Pokémon Center]], one of the observers being [[Paul]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive to watch the battle as well, and Ash notices Paul. On the television, Aaron orders Drapion to use {{m|Pin Missile}}. The battle continues until it comes down to Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}} and Aaron's reacquired {{TP|Aaron|Beautifly}}. Beautifly is exhausted, but it has enough to attack with {{m|Solar Beam}}. Gastrodon uses {{m|Stone Edge}} to negate the [[Move|attack]] and [[fainting|knock out]] Beautifly at the same time. Cynthia successfully defends her title of [[Pokémon Champion]]. Aaron praises his Beautifly and [[recall]]s it.

At the Center, {{TRT}} snubs Aaron for losing to Cynthia while Ash and his friends go on to muse about how Cynthia hung on to her title despite Aaron's enthusiasm and [[DP099|getting his Beautifly back]]. Paul walks up to Ash and asks about {{AP|Chimchar}}'s {{a|Blaze}}, remembering how the [[Ability]] made Chimchar [[DP081|fly into a rage before]]. Ash pushes it off saying that he does not need to rely on it, and Paul leaves without a word. Ash decides to {{pkmn|training|train}} with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} in order to prepare for the [[Hearthome Gym]]. {{an|Dawn}} has {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}} team up with {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Staravia}}, and {{AP|Gliscor}}. They send attacks at {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and Chimchar, while those three defend with their moves. Nearby, Paul tries to read but notices Ash's training. A disguised Team Rocket grooms [[Paul's Torterra]]. Ash and Dawn's Pokémon continue to practice as Paul takes a closer look. Ash's three Pokémon fly back and crash into Ash, knocking him down. {{an|Brock}} praises Ash's offensive-defensive tactics, but he still needs to hold back moves from connecting.

Brock notices Paul watching and decides to chat with him while his {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} greets {{cat|Paul's Pokémon}}. Brock somewhat praises Paul's training and how he is curious about Ash's training with Chimchar, which Paul reveals his disappointment that Ash won't use Blaze. Brock responds by mentioning Ash's battle style and mentioning their encounter with Paul's brother [[Reggie]] and noticing how many [[Badge]]s and [[Symbol]]s he obtained but had spotted that he was missing the Brave Symbol. Paul explains how Reggie had powered his way through the [[Kanto]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, however a single loss at the [[Battle Pyramid]] made him decide to give up being a Trainer altogether. Paul clearly detests Reggie's lack of bitterness and states that he wants to be a better Trainer than his brother.

While Ash and his Pokémon take a moment to regroup from training, Paul and Brock approach. Although Chimchar is scared at the sight of his former Trainer, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Turtwig step up to protect their friend. Paul criticizes Ash for his training methods being similar to his own, which Ash quickly denies, remembering how [[DP051|Paul's Pokémon attacked Chimchar at once]] as part of training. Dawn mentions that Ash is training for the Hearthome Gym. Paul snubs Ash by showing him his {{Badge|Relic}}. Ash is irritated at that and how [[Fantina]]'s Pokémon used {{m|Hypnosis}} to stop his Pokémon from doing anything, with Paul upsetting him more by mentioning Chimchar's Blaze Ability and using brute force instead. Ash challenges Paul to a battle, which he accepts, making it a one-on-one battle. Turtwig volunteers to battle.

On the battlefield, Ash's Turtwig stands ready as Paul summons his {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]]. Despite the [[Type#Type effectiveness|type disadvantage]], Ash is confident in Turtwig's {{stat|speed}}. Honchkrow prepares a {{m|Sky Attack}}, but since it takes time to ready, Turtwig strikes first with {{m|Energy Ball}}, but it inflicts little damage. Honchkrow charges as Turtwig jumps and spins forward, dodging the attack. Honchkrow follows up with {{m|Night Slash}}, but Turtwig dodges again. However, Honchkrow comes around with a second Night Slash and manages to hit. Brock scolds Ash to cut the cavalier dodging attitude and attack. Honchkrow comes down with {{m|Aerial Ace}} and Ash orders Turtwig to use {{m|Bite}}, but Honchkrow knocks Turtwig down before it can attack. Turtwig tries to get up, but Honchkrow hits with another relentless Aerial Ace. Turtwig manages to get up and begins to glow.

Right during the heat of battle, {{p|Turtwig}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Grotle}}, revitalized with new energy. Ash checks his Pokédex and is excited at {{AP|his new Pokémon|Grotle}}. Undeterred, Paul orders Honchkrow to execute another Aerial Ace attack. Ash tells Grotle to dodge, but as Grotle tries to, he fails to move quickly enough and gets hit. Dawn thinks that Honchkrow is still faster, but Brock realizes what is happening. Honchkrow charges up a Sky Attack as Ash tells Grotle to attack with Bite, but Grotle stumbles. Grotle manages to get up as Honchkrow charges. Grotle tries to turn around but stumbles again, taking the Sky Attack. Ash still believes Grotle retained his speed, but Paul snubs Ash at his lack of knowledge about how much his Pokémon changed after evolving. Honchkrow fires a {{m|Dark Pulse}}, hitting Grotle on the head and knocking him out.

The scene jumps to after the battle, [[Nurse Joy]] treating Grotle. On the other side of the window, Dawn wonders why Grotle's speed went down when Evolution normally makes a Pokémon stronger. Brock brings up the fact that Grotle weighs ten times more than Turtwig, making it difficult to adapt to the sudden increase in weight. Outside, Paul trains with {{p|Weavile}} and Torterra. Torterra fires {{m|Frenzy Plant}} at Weavile. Weavile dodges and hits Torterra with {{m|Ice Shard}}. Paul scolds Torterra's slow reaction as Torterra increases the attack intensity, managing to hit Weavile. Paul notices Torterra's attention drift to the Pokémon Center and Ash's Grotle, telling his Pokémon to let it go. After Grotle recovers, Ash and his friends gather in a room. Ash tries to cheer up his Grotle, praising the increased {{stat|defense}} and wanting to improve its speed to balance, but Grotle still feels depressed.

During the night, Grotle is unable to sleep and tries to leave the room, but the Pokémon wake up and notice. Grotle still walks out and Pikachu gets everyone but Staravia and Piplup to follow. Outside, Grotle tries to train, running forward, but he stumbles and crashes into a rock. Grotle gets up and keeps trying to build up speed, but he keeps tripping, the Pokémon quickly losing hope. Team Rocket watches and {{MTR}} reveals its intentions. The Pokémon meet up with Grotle, trying to reassure him when Paul's Torterra approaches. Pikachu prepares for a confrontation. Meanwhile, Staravia pecks at Ash, waking him up. Piplup {{m|Peck|does the same}} to Dawn while {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} to rouse Brock. Ash notices the Pokémon missing.

Outside, Torterra meets up with the Pokémon. Chimchar, being personally familiar with it, keeps the others from making any aggressive actions towards it, and Torterra displays no hostility. Looking over the other Pokémon, Torterra convinces Gliscor to help out with a demonstration as Ash and his friends arrive, noticing Torterra but staying out of sight. Gliscor attacks Torterra with {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Torterra takes the hit. Gliscor hits with multiple {{m|X-Scissor}} attacks, but Torterra continues to stand strong as Ash, his friends, and even Team Rocket watch with awe. Dawn thinks that Torterra is unable to dodge, but Brock notices that Torterra is deliberately staying put. Gliscor attempts another X-Scissor attack, when Torterra stands on its hind legs and comes down, pinning Gliscor to the ground before using Frenzy Plant. Before the large tree roots hit Gliscor, Torterra stops the attack and the tree roots withdraw. Letting Gliscor get back up, Torterra speaks to Grotle, whose face lights up with understanding. Ash realizes that Torterra just demonstrated to Grotle that defense could easily compensate for speed, and rushes out to thank Torterra. Torterra acknowledges the Trainer and praises Grotle before walking away. Ash pledges to help Grotle improve on his unique battle style and synchronize with his Pokémon, making Grotle cheerful. Team Rocket also takes the lesson to heart and sets off in {{TP|Team Rocket|their balloon|mechas}}.

Torterra returns to camp as Paul approaches his Pokémon, curious about its action but not pushing the point. The following day, Ash and his friends run into Paul, and Ash thanks Paul for what his Pokémon did, but Paul brushes it off claiming non-involvement. As Paul walks away, Ash looks forward to working with his Pokémon and the upcoming Hearthome Gym battle. Ash also promises Chimchar and Grotle that in his next battle with Paul, he will win.

==Major events==
[[File:Paul Relic Badge.png|thumb|220px|Paul holding the Relic Badge]]
* [[Aaron]] battles {{an|Cynthia}} for the title of [[Pokémon Champion]] and loses.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Paul]] again.
* Paul is revealed to have won the {{Badge|Relic}}.
* Ash has a one-on-one battle with Paul and loses.
* [[Ash's Turtwig]] [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Grotle}}.
* [[Paul's Torterra]] teaches Grotle how to deal with his reduced {{stat|speed}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* {{an|Cynthia}} (on television)
* [[Aaron]] (on television)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}}; evolves)
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}}; flashback)
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Paul|Magmar}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Aaron]]'s; on television)
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|Aaron|Beautifly}}; on television)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; on television)
* {{p|Gastrodon}} ({{an|Cynthia}}'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}}; on television)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Reggie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Shinx}} (flashback)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} (flashback; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Noctowl}}

==Trivia==
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Barry}} narrate the preview for [[DP101|the next episode]].
* [[Because the Sky is There]], [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]], and music from ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' are used as background music.
* Out of Ash and [[Paul]]'s six {{pkmn|battle}}s between each other, this is the only time when {{AP|Chimchar}} is not used in the match.
* This marks the first time Ash has lost a battle where one of his Pokémon [[Evolution|evolved]] during it.
* As of this episode, all of the [[Sinnoh first partner Pokémon]] and their evolved forms have appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Muk}}
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Team Rocket's sunglasses are similar to those of [[Scott]].

===Errors===
[[File:DP100 error.png|thumb|200px|Grotle's miscolored mouth]]
* In the scene where {{AP|Grotle}} slams into the rock while training, the inside of his mouth is the same color as his body.
* In the English [[dub]], [[Jessie]] incorrectly calls [[Paul's Torterra]] a {{p|Grotle}}.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{m|Night Slash}} is referred to as ''Sombra Noturna'', which would be a more appropriate name for {{m|Night Shade}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''A Trainer and Child Reunion!''' (Japanese: '''四天王リョウ！出会いと別れの森！''' ''{{tt|Ryō|Aaron}} of {{tt|The Big Four|Elite Four}}! The Forest of Meeting and Separation!'') is the 99th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 565th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It aired in Japan on October 23, 2008, and in the United States on March 28, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends enter a small town where all the girls are lined up to watch Aaron, one of the Elite Four, conduct a public training session. Aaron knows his Bug-type Pokémon so well, he can even understand what Bug-type Pokémon say. Aaron plans to challenge Cynthia for the top Trainer spot in Sinnoh, and the crowds are certainly impressed by his Vespiquen, Drapion, and Skorupi. When Aaron learns that Dawn and Ash know Cynthia, he takes them to his private training center in the woods. Team Rocket follows them and puts syrup on a tree to lure Aaron's Pokémon, but it only ends up attracting Beedrill!

Dawn notices a photo of Aaron and a Wurmple. This Wurmple was Aaron's greatest friend, but Aaron doesn't seem to have a Wurmple now—where did it go? Before Aaron can explain, Team Rocket's balloon descends from the sky and vacuums up his Pokémon along with Pikachu and Piplup. Team Rocket escapes, but Aaron is determined to find and rescue his Pokémon. When he was young, he was a poor loser who blamed Wurmple for his defeat, driving Wurmple away. Ever since that mistake, he's worked hard to understand Bug-types and vowed not to lose a Pokémon ever again!

Team Rocket doesn't get far—their kidnapped Pokémon decide to fight back, and the balloon crashes in the forest. As Seviper and Carnivine try to stop Pikachu, Piplup, and Aaron's Pokémon from escaping, Aaron and our heroes arrive to save the day. Team Rocket makes a second attempt to vacuum up the Pokémon, but a Beautifly stops them with a powerful SolarBeam attack. Team Rocket crashed near the tree where Aaron met Wurmple, and this Beautifly is the Evolution of Aaron's Wurmple! All this time, it's been training to become strong enough to help Aaron. Now it's certainly strong enough to help defeat Team Rocket, and Team Rocket is sent packing by the combined attacks of our heroes' Pokémon. As Aaron happily trains for his big challenge, Ash heads to Hearthome City for his own big challenge: a Gym Battle against Fantina!

==Plot==
During their journey to [[Hearthome City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop by a town where they see a large crowd. [[Officer Jenny]] arrives and tells them if they are there to observe, they need to get in line. {{an|Brock}} tries to flirt with Jenny, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} puts him down and drags him off. Jenny reveals that a man named [[Aaron]] is having a public practice session. Neither Ash nor Brock recognizes the name, but {{an|Dawn}} gasps and pulls out this month's {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}}, explaining that he is one of the [[Elite Four]].

The group decides to watch the practice, where Aaron is training with his {{type|Bug}} Pokémon {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Skorupi}} and {{p|Vespiquen}}. Drapion uses {{m|Pin Missile}}, nailing the bulls-eye of a faraway target five times in quick succession. After congratulating Drapion, he orders Vespiquen to use {{m|Slash}}, which she does, easily carving up ceramic plates fired at her. In the crowd, Ash and Dawn gush about meeting another member of the Elite Four, remembering [[DP035|their meeting with]] [[Lucian]]. Jenny moans in excitement and recalls the Elite Four: Lucian and his {{t|Psychic}} types, [[Bertha]] and her {{t|Ground}} types, [[Flint]] and his {{t|Fire}} types and Aaron with his Bugs. She says that of the four, Aaron mixes strength with popularity the best.

Back at practice, Drapion uses a series of quick {{m|Hyper Beam}}s, destroying the targets. Jenny gushes in excitement over how well Aaron speaks the language of Bug Pokémon and has perfect and amazing combinations. Brock chuckles and tells Jenny to control herself, but Jenny explodes in excitement as she reveals that Aaron has risen up and challenged {{an|Cynthia}}, and their battle to end all battles will take place soon. Dawn and Ash realize that Aaron is the challenger Cynthia had told them about back in [[Celestic Town]]. Jenny proclaims that Aaron, her hero, will undoubtedly be the winner. With a {{m|Gust}}, Vespiquen smashes all the remaining targets and ends the training session, thanking everyone for watching and asking for their support in the battle with Cynthia.

Inevitably, all the girls run up to Aaron asking for autographs, and Jenny jumps up demanding one too, but then blushes and remembers her duty, to ensure everyone is conducting themselves properly. Dawn jumps up and runs off for the line too. Ash happily asserts that one day he will clean up at the Pokémon League and challenge Cynthia and Aaron.

{{TRT}} is watching, and [[Jessie]] dreamily asks if they saw how impressive Drapion and Vespiquen were and suggests they steal them. However, [[James]] shrugs that he would end up with one of the Elite Four in his face, and {{MTR}} reminds her that Aaron won't exactly hand over his Pokémon. They and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} give up instantly and shuffle away, but she rushes after them and drags them back by their cheeks. She reminds them of how much money they will get if they sell them. James and Meowth fall in with Jessie's scheme and they prepare to morph into merchants for rare Elite Four Pokémon.

Aaron signs an autograph for a young girl, who can barely contain her emotions and runs off telling him she'll remember the moment for the rest of her life. Aaron smiles at Dawn, noting that she's the last one and Dawn introduces herself and hands over her Poké Chic. She boldly says that Cynthia told her that the Elite Four are powerful battlers and she would not go easy on him. Aaron is surprised and asks if they know Cynthia personally, which Dawn and the others confirm. Ash says they'll be rooting for both of them. Aaron notes that Cynthia is very powerful but he has been training even harder, which Drapion, Vespiquen, and Skorupi make assertions in support of. Ash tells Aaron his dreams of perhaps one day even becoming an Elite Four member, which Aaron tells him to go for. He invites them to his training center, which he would consider an honor from friends of Cynthia. Brock excitedly tells the others what a privilege this would be, and they reply that they would love to come.

At Aaron's center by the lake, Ash, Dawn, and Brock look out at the view with Aaron and Skorupi. Aaron smiles and says he built the center after becoming a member of the Elite Four. Many wild Pokémon live nearby: {{p|Combee}}, {{p|Mothim}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Surskit}}, and {{p|Venonat}} frolic around outside. Aaron notes that the Bugs are enjoying the weather and releases Drapion and Vespiquen from their Poké Balls to relax after the morning's training session. He goes and trains himself, explaining that his Pokémon would have a field day making fun of him if he didn't train as hard as them. Ash jumps on the bike, determined to train as well. Aaron warns him not to overdo himself, and Dawn exclaims at Ash's energy, while Brock says it's probably motivation from [[DP102|his rematch]] with [[Fantina]]. Looking around, Dawn spots a picture of a young Aaron together with a {{p|Wurmple}}.

Aaron's Vespiquen snoozes by a tree while {{TRT}} sneak up, having smeared [[honey]] on the tree. Meowth and James hurl a net forward, only to have caught a {{p|Munchlax}}. James is angry but gets even angrier when Jessie reveals that she used his pancake syrup for the trap. James screams of disappointment arouse some {{p|Beedrill}}, who attack Team Rocket.

Aaron finishes training and takes his towel from Skorupi, while Ash has collapsed in exhaustion and Aaron suggests a break. Dawn asks about the Wurmple in the photo, and Aaron tells them that Wurmple was his first capture, in the forest nearby. He had grown up in town and would sneak out to the forest as much as he could. As a small kid, he really liked to climb trees. One day he challenged himself to climb the lengthiest tree in the forest. However, once he got to the top, he realized how tall it was and how he could never climb down, but luckily there was a Wurmple on the tree who was able to help him, getting him safely down. Aaron grabbed Wurmple and hugged it in thanks. Aaron reveals that he and Wurmple were best friends and shows them photo albums of the two growing up. Ash reminisces about his first capture: the {{type|Bug}} Caterpie, who evolved all the way into a {{AP|Butterfree}} before he [[EP021|released him]]. He wonders about where Butterfree is and how he's doing.

Dawn asks where Wurmple currently is, but before he again answers, a giant suction hose activates, swallowing up Pikachu, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, Skorupi, Drapion, and Vespiquen. Aaron demands to know what is going on, and Team Rocket performs their motto. Brock explains Team Rocket's evil intentions. James and Jessie just gloat about successfully swiping Elite Four and twerp Pokémon. Aaron leaps into the air and nearly catches the balloon, but {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}'s {{m|Haze}} blinds him and he crashes to the ground. Team Rocket's balloon disappears over the treetops as the friends rush to Aaron's aid. Ash decides that they have to follow after.

Jessie and James continue to gloat over their victory, but suddenly their balloon starts to rock as Pikachu, Piplup, Vespiquen, and Drapion unleash their attacks on the inside of the huge tank holding them. The tank begins to smoke and spark and the balloon goes down while a nearby {{p|Ledian}} watches. Aaron is almost beside himself with anger at the theft of his Pokémon but snaps back to reality at Dawn's words. He reveals that as a small kid, he was a real crybaby, and he was horrible at battling. After a loss to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, he blamed it on Wurmple, saying that Wurmple was weak, and ran off before Wurmple could reply. He later felt so awful that he ran back later in the day but it was too late and his best friend had gone.

It was this, Aaron reveals, that drove him to work with every Bug type he could until he could master their language, but he never wants to go through the pain of losing another friend, which is why he needs to recover Vespiquen, Drapion, and Skorupi. The same Ledian from before flies up and tells Aaron that it saw the balloon crash nearby.

At the crash site, Meowth is half-cursing and half-admiring the ability of the five Pokémon to ruin their escape. Jessie tells him to stop being so impressed and fix the balloon, hose, and tank. At that moment, Pikachu kicks out the side and leads the other four to safety. James immediately sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, who, as usual, latches onto him with a bite to the head. Pikachu seizes the distraction to lead an escape, but Seviper cuts them off. Drapion leaps to the front and fights off Seviper, while Vespiquen jumps to help, but Carnivine hits her from behind with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, injuring her. Drapion is distracted and Seviper injures him with a powerful swing of its {{m|Poison Tail}}. As Team Rocket's Pokémon loom over Piplup, Skorupi, and Pikachu, Aaron, Ash, and the others arrive. Aaron pauses and recognizes a nearby tree as the one where he met Wurmple for the first time.

Meowth and Wobbuffet attack with the suction tank again, seizing Pikachu, Piplup, and Skorupi, but Aaron dives on his injured Vespiquen and Drapion, keeping them safely on the ground. Pikachu and Piplup manage to each grab a branch and hold Skorupi in place, causing Jessie to curse and James orders Meowth to amp up the suction. It rips branches from the huge tree, much to Aaron's anguish, and is too much for Pikachu and Piplup, whose grips break and they fly into the suction.

Suddenly a {{m|Solar Beam}} blasts out from nearby and obliterates the mecha, ending the suction and causing Pikachu, Skorupi, and Piplup to fall to the ground. Their savior, a wild {{p|Beautifly}}, hovers down, evoking an emotional response from Aaron. He asks if Beautifly is in fact his Wurmple, which it nods in assent, much to Aaron's and the other's delight. Beautifly explains to Aaron that it wanted to get stronger, so it went off and trained before evolving into the Beautifly stage.

Jessie and James are still wanting their prize, so they order Seviper and Carnivine to attack, with Piplup and Pikachu teaming up against them. Seviper's Haze blinds both Pokémon, but Beautifly, under Aaron's command, uses {{m|Whirlwind}} to sweep away the clouds. Drapion's Hyper Beam takes down Seviper, and Vespiquen Slashes Carnivine into James. Finally, a combination of Beautifly's Solar Beam, Piplup's {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} ultimately sends Jessie, James, and Meowth blasting off once again.

Aaron thanks Beautifly for its help and asks if it would like to be a team once more. Beautifly happily accepts and it joins Skorupi, Drapion, and Vespiquen on Aaron's team. Dawn says that she is so happy that Beautifly came home, and Brock says that Beautifly makes Aaron's team even more amazing. They thank Aaron for a wonderful day in which they have learned so much, and he in return wishes Ash luck for his rematch with Fantina. Bidding Aaron and his Pokémon farewell, the group leaves Aaron's center by the lake.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Aaron]], a member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]].
* Aaron reveals [[DP100|he is going to battle]] {{an|Cynthia}} for the title of [[Sinnoh League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Aaron]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Skorupi}}
* [[Aaron's Beautifly]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]]
** [[Aaron]]
** [[Bertha]] (memory)
** [[Flint]] (memory)
** [[Lucian]] (memory and flashback)
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)
* [[Nurse Joy]] (flashback)
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* Aaron's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}}; flashback)
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}}; flashback)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Vespiquen}} ([[Aaron]]'s)
* {{p|Skorupi}} ([[Aaron]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Aaron]]'s)
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|Aaron|Wurmple}}; flashback/photo)
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|Aaron|Beautifly}}; returns)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Pink Butterfree|pink]]; flashback)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Burmy}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (flashback)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (photo)
* {{p|Metapod}} (photo)
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Kricketot}}
* {{p|Ledyba}}
* {{p|Ledian}}
* {{p|Surskit}}
* {{p|Mothim}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Aaron signature.png|thumb|220px|Aaron's signature]]
* This was the first episode to air after the release of {{v2|Platinum}} in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], a children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing. However, the magazine said [[Aaron]] would appear before [[Celestic Town]], suggesting that it was moved to fit in the one-hour specials at Celestic.
* Aaron's signature is shown in this episode. It is his Japanese name in romaji, Ryou. This is not changed in the dubbed version.
* This marks the second time that [[Ash's Butterfree]] is seen in a flashback in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. The first was in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'', where it appeared as a {{p|Caterpie}}.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1972 {{wp|Paul Simon}} song "{{wp|Mother and Child Reunion}}".
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Charmander}}
* This episode marks the first time [[Brock's Croagunk]] is seen coming out of his {{i|Poké Ball}} before hitting him with {{m|Poison Jab}}.

===Errors===
[[File:DP099 Error Dawns Bag Overlap.png|thumb|200px|Dawn's bag error]]
* For a brief moment, while {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are watching Aaron and his Pokémon perform, {{an|Dawn}}'s purse overlaps {{an|Brock}}'s pants.
* After {{TRT}}'s balloon crashes, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} comes out of his Poké Ball while they are all on the ground. Shortly after that, {{MTR}} is seen alone on the balloon, and Wobbuffet comes out of his Poké Ball again. This is clearly a mistake, since the Poké Ball should stay with [[Jessie]] and not Meowth.
* When Team Rocket blasts off, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} disappear.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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title_ja=浮かぶ未確認怪物！？|
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'''If the Scarf Fits, ''Wear'' It!''' (Japanese: '''浮かぶ未確認怪物！？''' ''The Floating Unidentified Mysterious Animal!?'') is the 98th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 564th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 16, 2008, and in the United States on March 21, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the way to Solaceon Town, Ash and his friends hear that the local "Scarf Monster" has made the tabloid news. Ash is skeptical, even though he and his friends see a shadow in the forest that looks much like the rumored monster itself. But once he arrives at his friend Angie's house, which is also a Pokémon Day Care, Angie acts strangely whenever the Scarf Monster is mentioned. When she runs out of the house, Ash and his friends follow her to a cave and discover that the Scarf Monster is a Lickilicky from her Day Care!

Lickilicky was a Lickitung at the Day Care which accidentally evolved after Angie taught it Rollout—and evolving another Trainer's Pokémon is a big no-no! Angie's parents are away on a trip, so she's hidden Lickilicky in the meantime. But Lickilicky also hates being a Poké Ball, so it always wanders off in search of food. As for the scarf, it's an inflatable collar that Angie uses to float Lickilicky in the air so she can haul it back home like a balloon. When she inflates the collar, Lickilicky's floating shadow attracts Team Rocket, who are posing as tabloid reporters and searching for the Scarf Monster. Fortunately, Dawn and Brock manage to hide Lickilicky from Team Rocket's prying eyes.

The next day, Team Rocket tests out a new robot designed to lure the Scarf Monster out of hiding. The robot has a giant ball of Pokémon food, and sure enough, Lickilicky comes right over to the source of the delicious smell. However, Team Rocket doesn't realize their valuable monster is a regular Lickilicky until Ash and Angie come looking for the missing Pokémon. Angie has Lickilicky wrap up Team Rocket so Pikachu can send them into orbit, and our heroes are delighted—until Angie's parents return from their trip. Fortunately for Angie, the Lickitung's Trainer is thrilled to have a new Lickilicky! Now she can say goodbye to Ash with a light heart as her friend heads for his next stop, Hearthome City!

==Plot==
Arriving back in [[Solaceon Town]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are in a park reading an article in the [[Sinnoh Star]] about a mysterious scarf monster roaming the town, causing widespread rumors, but Brock says that the Sinnoh Star is "not the most reliable" paper, and they disregard it. Having decided to visit [[Angie]] while they are passing through, the group head on their way but soon spot a shadow of a mysterious creature that looks similar to the monster the article was referring to, though the shadow soon disappears.

Upon arriving at Angie's house, the gang greets themselves once again to an old friend. After having dinner, Ash tells Angie of a mysterious creature they saw. Angie becomes worried and leaves the room immediately. The gang follows her to a cave where she says to keep the mysterious creature, but the problem is the creature is nowhere to be found. {{TRT}}, who are trying to track down this creature, are acting as news reporters. They spot [[Officer Jenny]] standing in front a pool of water and Team Rocket asks the police officer of any evidence of what the clue is. Officer Jenny replies that it is saliva. Back at the park a trap is set to catch the creature, the trap succeeds as the creature comes closer and closer to the trap. The creature turns out to be a Pokémon, a {{p|Lickilicky}}. Angie tells the gang that she was looking after a {{p|Lickitung}} and she trained it too much, resulting in it learning {{m|Rollout}} and evolving, which is bad news for her, since according to {{pkmn|Day Care}} rules, the carer must not let a Pokémon evolve at any circumstances.

Team Rocket asks Ash and his friends where the creature went, which Ash lies about. As Team Rocket leaves, Angie inflates the tube surrounding Lickilicky's neck with helium, which makes it float, and they return it to the cave. Nearby, a man fishing spots a creature in the forests flying overhead and is terrified.

The next day, Team Rocket creates a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] to catch the creature. This machine lures the creature by using a ball of [[Pokémon food]], which the smell will lure the creature to it. The plan succeeds as the Lickilicky follows the scent. Ash and Angie go to the cave to get Lickilicky, but then they see nothing but a broken rope. As Lickilicky is approaching the ball of Pokémon food, Ash and friends arrive to tell Team Rocket that it is actually a Lickilicky, but they disagree as a Lickilicky doesn't wear a tube. Angie gets furious and orders {{p|Shinx}} to use {{m|Crunch}} on the tube to pop it. Team Rocket realizes that it really is a Lickilicky, but [[Jessie]] refutes this, claiming the tube makes it the creature. They try to capture Lickilicky, but the tables turn and Team Rocket is blasted off by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. At that very moment, [[Angie's parents]] arrive.

After telling them what happened, Angie's father is furious, but as the Trainer of the Lickilicky is actually happy about the Evolution, Angie is let off easy as the gang says goodbye to her. As Angie waves to them, her parents tease her that if she and Ash got married, they could look after the Day Care. Angie embarrassedly tells them not to say things like that, while Ash suddenly sneezes.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Angie]] again.
{{animeevents|DP}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Angie's parents]]
* {{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}
* Old {{tc|Fisherman}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}'s; evolves; flashback)
* {{p|Lickilicky}} ({{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}'s; newly evolved)

==Trivia==
* {{p|Lickilicky}}'s {{OBP|Trainer|DP098}} uses several English phrases, such as "Thank you very much" in the Japanese version. In the [[dub]], he speaks in an Italian accent, even mentioning Italian phrases.
* In the English dub, this is the first time the [[narrator]] reads the "TO BE CONTINUED..." sign out loud.
** In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, this manner started reading this in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''.
* In the games, [[Pokémon Day Care]]s will not evolve a Trainer's Pokémon even if the Pokémon meets the evolutionary requirements. It is mentioned several times in the episode that the Day Care should not evolve Pokémon; however, the {{p|Lickitung}} they were raising did in fact evolve under their care.
* The ''[[Sinnoh Star]]'', the newspaper {{an|Brock}} was reading at the start of the episode, featured the ruins in [[Celestic Town]] and the [[Lustrous Orb]] from the [[DP096|previous]] [[DP097|episodes]].
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Magikarp}}
* [[Jessie]] makes a reference to the 1958 song "{{wp|The Purple People Eater}}" in the dub by saying Lickilicky is a "''One eyed, purple people eater''."
* The episode's English dub title parodies the popular saying "if the shoe fits, wear it".
* This was the last episode to air before the release of {{v2|Platinum}} in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* This is the last appearance of [[Angie]], as well as her only appearance outside of the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc.

===Errors===
* After {{MTR}} announces {{TRT}}'s scheme to capture the "scarf monster", {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard, even though he was inside his Poké Ball the entire time.
* Ash incorrectly tells Team Rocket that {{p|Lickilicky}} belongs Angie's Lickilicky when it actually belongs to someone else.

===Dub edits===
* {{TRT}} seems to think that the unknown creature is a {{wp|Kappa (folklore)|Kappa}} in the Japanese version.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Komu padne šátkový převlek|Whom Will Fit the Scarf Disguise}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Si la Bufanda te Queda, Póntela!|If the Scarfs Fits you, Wear it!}}
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|altepcode=EP559
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|title_en=Playing The Leveling Field!
|title_ja=踊るジムリーダー！メリッサ登場！！
|title_ja_trans=Dancing Gym Leader! Enter Melissa!!
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|broadcast_jp=September 11, 2008
|broadcast_us=February 7, 2009
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'''Playing The Leveling Field!''' (Japanese: '''踊るジムリーダー！メリッサ登場！！''' ''Dancing Gym Leader! Enter {{tt|Melissa|Fantina|}}!!'') is the 93rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 559th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 11, 2008, and in the United States on February 7, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn and her friends are passing through a town on their way to the Celestic Contest when they see Zoey in the middle of a tough battle with a well-dressed Coordinator. Zoey's Glameow is beaten by her opponent's Mismagius, and this stranger introduces herself as Fantina—the Hearthome Gym Leader herself! She's traveling as a Pokémon Trainer to become a better Gym Leader and perfect her own style, so she's not interested when Ash requests a Gym battle and Jessie (disguised as the reporter Jessedia) requests some interview time. But Fantina is willing to battle Ash in a friendly three-on-three battle, starting with her Drifloon against Ash's Buizel.

The battle's barely started when Drifloon hits Buizel with Hypnosis, putting it to sleep. By the time Buizel finally wakes up, it's too exhausted to battle! Next up is Chimchar, but Drifloon uses Psychic to stop Chimchar's Flamethrower and follows up with Hypnosis yet again. Now Chimchar falls sleep, too! Now it's up to good ol' Pikachu to save the day—if it can. Pikachu confidently launches a Volt Tackle that's slowed to a crawl and then reversed by Drifloon's Ominous Wind. Pikachu strikes back with Thunderbolt, but that just sparks Drifloon's Evolution into Drifblim!

Drifblim uses its aerial mobility to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt, then uses Hypnosis again! With Pikachu sleeping like a baby, Ash's team is unable to battle. Ash is bummed by the loss, but Fantina promises him a battle at the Hearthome Gym and even agrees to someday battle Dawn as well. That night, Jessie, hoping Yanmega can learn Drifblim's moves, shows her Pokémon the videos of Fantina's battle, while Zoey shows Dawn her third Ribbon. Now that Fantina has given them some new challenges to consider, Dawn and Ash are ready to get back on the road to Celestic Town!

==Plot==
While passing through a small town, {{ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop to watch [[Zoey]] {{pkmn|battle}} an unfamiliar {{pkmn|Trainer}}, who is actually the {{ci|Hearthome}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]]. {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} attempts to dodge a {{p|Mismagius}}'s {{m|Psybeam}}, but gets hit and {{status|confusion|confused}}. The trio call out to Glameow, getting Zoey's attention. Zoey orders a {{m|Shock Wave}}, but since Glameow is confused it misses. Glameow recovers and fires off another Shock Wave, but it is blocked by a {{m|Magical Leaf}} from Mismagius, and then the whole lot is sent back at Glameow with a {{m|Psywave}}. The [[Contest combination|combination]] knocks out Glameow, and the two battlers exchange compliments. As they shake hands, {{an|Brock}} butts in and professes his love for the other Trainer, including mimicking her accent; however {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab|stops}} him. Zoey introduces them to Fantina, informing {{Ash}} that she is the Hearthome Gym Leader as well as a [[Top Coordinator]]. Fantina mentions that she has become a traveling Trainer, and so had no choice but to leave the Gym empty while she is away.

{{TRT}}, who have been listening in, discuss Fantina. [[James]] mentions that the "job description" reminds him of [[Juan|another Gym Leader]]. [[Jessie]] decides that they need to figure out Fantina's style so she can copy it to win {{pkmn|Contest}}s.

In the nearby [[Pokémon Center]] Ash tries to persuade Fantina to go back to the Gym so that he can challenge her. Jessie, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as reporter Jessadia]] and flanked by her teammates as the camera crew, then butts in and tries to get Fantina to talk about her role as a Gym Leader, but Fantina brushes them off, saying that she needs to go and train. Zoey suggests that they will understand better if Fantina tells them why she became a traveling Trainer. Fantina explains that with a lot of hard work, she was able to win the [[Grand Festival]] with her {{p|Misdreavus}}, earning the title of Top Coordinator. Afterwards, she was invited to become a Gym Leader, and the [[Hearthome Gym]] was opened. However eventually some of the Trainers would defeat her in a rematch, including [[Alan]] and his {{p|Probopass}}, and she felt that she wasn't giving them a good enough battle. Brock states that he understands exactly how she feels from when he was the [[Pewter City]] Gym Leader. Fantina also states that she has been working on a new battle style which incorporates the beauty of a [[Contest Battle]] and the ferocity of a Gym match. She agrees to a battle, as one of the first things that traveling Trainers do. However her Pokémon are too tired for two battles, so Ash and {{an|Dawn}} use the Coin Toss app on her [[Pokétch]].

Dawn is fuming that she lost the Coin Toss as Ash and Fantina get ready for battle. Ash suggests that the battle should be three-on-three with substitutions, over when all the Pokémon on one team are unable to battle. Fantina agrees and Dawn uses another Coin Toss to decide who should start the battle. Fantina wins the toss and goes first, while Jessie tells James to only focus the camera on Fantina. After Fantina holds up a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} and Fantina sends out her {{TP|Fantina|Drifloon}}, which she has raised since it was a baby. Drifloon whips up an {{m|Ominous Wind}}. Buizel counters with {{m|Water Gun}}, but Drifloon dodges and hits Buizel. Buizel breaks out of the attack and hits Drifloon with {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Drifloon puts Buizel to {{status|sleep}} with {{m|Hypnosis}}, before winching him up into the sky, following up with {{m|Psychic}}. Buizel wakes up, but then promptly faints. Ash sends out {{AP|Chimchar}}, who opens with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, but Drifloon stops it with Psychic and plays around with it before using {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and following up with Hypnosis. Chimchar struggles to stay awake, but falls asleep. Ash immediately [[recall]]s Chimchar and Dawn comments that it was good that Ash got Chimchar back in its Poké Ball, but Brock points out that unlike confusion, Pokémon continue to sleep even after they are returned to their Poké Ball.

Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, knowing that if Pikachu falls asleep the battle is as good as over. Drifloon hits Pikachu with Will-O-Wisp and Pikachu retaliates with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, hitting Drifloon. Pikachu leaps into a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Drifloon blocks his advance and pushes him backwards with Ominous Wind. Ash calls for another Thunderbolt. It hits, but doesn't help as it simply causes Drifloon to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Drifblim}}. Dawn checks it on her [[Pokédex]], then Pikachu uses Thunderbolt but Drifblim dodges. Fantina has her Pokémon move into close range and put Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. Ash forfeits the match, and the Trainers exchange compliments. Fantina says that she will return to the Hearthome Gym to do a bit of work with her Drifblim, agreeing to have a battle with Ash when he gets there. Dawn also asks for a match sometime, and Fantina agrees to it.

That night, Team Rocket show the footage of the battle to {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and Jessie asks it to dodge like Drifblim, but Yanmega says that it can't. James and {{MTR}} point out that Yanmega and Drifloon are very different Pokémon, but Jessie remarks that some special training will help.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Zoey shows Dawn that she has won her third [[Ribbon]]. She says that she won't be entering the [[Celestic Town]] Contest, but will be there to cheer Dawn on. Meanwhile, Ash is sitting on the floor surrounded by his Pokémon as he tries to figure out a way to counter Drifblim's Hypnosis. Dawn is equally determined to win her upcoming Contest, as she and Ash proclaim that some more training is in order.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Fantina]], the [[Hearthome City]] [[Gym Leader]].
* [[Zoey]] has a [[Contest Battle]] with Fantina and loses.
* Ash has an unofficial {{pkmn|battle}} with Fantina and forfeits.
* Fantina's {{p|Drifloon}} evolves into a {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}}.
* Zoey is revealed to have won her third {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Fantina]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Drifblim}} ({{OP|Fantina|Drifblim}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Juan]] (flashback)
* [[Fantina]]
* [[Alan]] (flashback)
* {{an|Enta}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Fantina]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Mismagius}} ([[Fantina]]'s)
* {{p|Drifloon}} ({{OP|Fantina|Drifblim}}; evolves)
* {{p|Drifblim}} ({{OP|Fantina|Drifblim}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Gengar}} ([[Fantina]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Alan]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Probopass}} ([[Alan]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Luxray}} (flashback)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (flashback)
* {{p|Abra}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Riolu}}
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the phrase "''{{wp|level playing field|level the playing field}}''".
* In the English dub, the [[title card]] appears at a later point and with different music.
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the earliest release of {{game|Platinum}}.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* The sunglasses Meowth wears as a disguise in this episode is strikingly similar to the one [[Ash's Squirtle]] wears.
* [[Jessie's Yanmega]] claims to be incapable of learning {{m|Hypnosis}}. According to game logic, this is somewhat true; while {{p|Yanma}} has been able to learn Hypnosis via [[Level|level up]] since {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{p|Yanmega}} was incapable of learning the move in any capacity after evolving until {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (over 13 years after this episode's release), where it became accessible via the [[Move Reminder]].

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Ominous Wind}} is mistranslated as "''Ominous Mind''".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|舞動的道館訓練家！梅麗莎登場！！|Dancing Gym Leader! Enter Fantina!}}
|cs={{tt|Neobyčejný zápas|The Extraordinary Battle}}
|da={{tt|Jævnet med jorden|Leveled to the ground}}
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|fi={{tt|Aina korkeammalle!|Always higher!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une rencontre inespérée!|An unexpected meeting!}}
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|pl={{tt|Niesamowita walka|An amazing battle}}'''
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|pt_eu={{tt|Nivelando Combate e Competição!|Leveling Battle and Contest!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Jugando en un Campo de Nivel!|Playing in a Level Field!}}
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|ru={{tt|Битва прямо на месте|A battle right on the spot}}
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'''A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!''' (Japanese: '''原点回帰だロケット団！？''' ''Back to Basics, {{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}}!?'') is the 92nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 558th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 4, 2008, and in the United States on January 31, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn and Piplup are hard at work on a new Bubble Beam combination, but Piplup works so hard that it passes out from exhaustion! Dawn and the gang rush Piplup to a Pokémon Center for some much-needed rest. Team Rocket is also exhausted, but not from hard work; after a well-fed week at the Pokémon Summer Academy and a stop at an all-you-can-eat restaurant, Team Rocket realizes they've put on weight. Now they're so out of shape, they're more likely to give up their seats to an elderly couple than pull off a criminal caper! Horrified, Team Rocket resolves to get back to basics and begins an exercise program.

Over at the Pokémon Center, Dawn apologies to Piplup and gets some advice from Professor Oak. While Dawn talks to other Trainers to pick up training tips, her friends perform chores to help Nurse Joy. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sneaks into the Pokémon Center and begins stealing Poké Balls from the repository. Piplup wakes up when it hears the noise; it sounds the alarm as soon as it sees Team Rocket, bringing Ash and his friends running to the scene of the crime.

When our heroes confront Team Rocket outside the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket proudly unveils their latest giant mecha. It's captured all the Poké Balls and it's too powerful to approach, but Piplup uses Bubble Beam to cloud up its windshield. Then Pikachu and Happiny recover the stolen Poké Balls, and Pikachu's Thunderbolt sends Team Rocket sailing away into the night sky—Team Rocket's back to basics plan got them a basic robot with no shielding against electricity! The next day, since Piplup is healthy again, Dawn and her friends set off for Celestic Town and the next Pokémon Contest.

==Plot==
{{an|Dawn}} is {{pkmn|training}} {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} for their next [[Pokémon Contest]] while {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} look on. Piplup is proud of his {{m|Bubble Beam}} routine, though soon faints from exhaustion leading the group to take him to a [[Pokémon Center]]. Once there, [[Nurse Joy]] says that Piplup will be just fine and mentions that the reason for Piplup's exhaustion is over training. Dawn is worried for Piplup's outcome, and everyone agrees to take everything a little easier.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} complains as they walk up a slight grade, with noticeable signs of putting on weight. Though a bit portly around the edges, the exhausted Team Rocket's stomachs begin to rumble, and {{MTR}} mentions that an all-you-can-eat restaurant is up ahead. The three recount their times at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]], including comfy beds and eating tons of food. The three get into a small dispute about [[Jessie]]'s popularity as Jessilinda. At the buffet, Team Rocket is gorging themselves and the plates are stacking up. The three all laugh at each other for being just a bit pudgy. Jessie gets angry and institutes an immediate work out session to become a "fighting machine". They all have their dreams of success; Jessie as an actress, Meowth on {{an|Giovanni}}'s lap and James with training. They decide to go back to the basics and become like their days of old, when they began to try to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}. When Team Rocket is just about to leave, an old couple calls them "a couple of nice youngsters" when they give up their table to them. They feel the guilt of being nice and flee the restaurant and the whole town, sobbing and screaming all the way.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Dawn sits at Piplup's bedside and Piplup wakes up. Dawn tears as she apologizes for overworking her partner, though Piplup offers his reassurance otherwise. Piplup falls asleep in Dawn's arms, so she returns him to bed. Dawn walks out to find Ash talking to {{an|Professor Oak}} who Dawn still calls "The Poetry Man". Professor was telling Ash about {{AP|Gliscor}}’s weak spots and to pay attention to agility when raising his it. Professor Oak suggests to Dawn that she should use her time at the Center to exchange information with other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s. Dawn thanks him for the advice, and does exactly that.

Following some late night exercise, the renewed Team Rocket trio drive their fast car to the Pokémon Center. They infiltrate the Center through the ceiling before splitting into two teams: Jessie and James on one and Meowth and the other Pokémon in the other. Meowth and the other Pokémon begin to stuff stolen {{i|Poké Ball}}s into Carnivine's mouth. Though Carnivine can't hold all the Poké Balls and spits out a couple, and the disturbance wakes Piplup up. Piplup walks into the hallway to find Meowth attempting to steal some Poké Balls, and chirps loudly to grab the attention of all the others. Team Rocket rushes outside with the loot, and Nurse Joy says that the repository is empty. Ash and his friends run out and see Team Rocket.

Team Rocket begins their {{motto}} from the old days. Jessie and James have {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and Carnivine lash the [[twerp]]s with a {{m|Silver Wind}} and {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Ash orders Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, though Yanmega's {{m|Sonic Boom}} cancels it out. With a press of a button, Team Rocket’s getaway car transforms into a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha bot]]. Team Rocket is thrilled with their mecha, having it unleash chaos on the people below. Piplup whips up a {{m|Whirlpool}}, though Team Rocket's bot punches through it with ease. Piplup uses Bubble Beam which blocks Team Rocket's sight while Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to dislodge the pod carrying the stolen Poké Balls. Brock calls out his {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}, who catches the falling pod. Ash has Pikachu follow things up with a Thunderbolt to cause the machine to fail and explode, sending Team Rocket blasting off. In keeping with their getting back to basics routine, Meowth admits he intentionally forgot any anti-electrical features, much to Jessie's frustration.

Nurse Joy thanks Ash and friends for the help, and recommend Piplup not overdo it in the future. The group leave for [[Celestic Town]], with Brock left in a sappy mood about having to leave Nurse Joy.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Glaceon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machoke}} (fitness program)
* {{p|Celebi}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Milotic}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Shieldon}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Riolu}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Mew}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Wooper}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Buneary}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Chingling}}
* [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], [[Team Rocket Forever]], and [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]] (replaced by [[Double Trouble]] in the dubbed version) are used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' is used, as well as music from the [[original series]].
* {{TRT}} uses their {{DL|Team Rocket motto|original motto}} in this episode, and the background music used in it from the original series can also be heard. [[James]] has his famous rose as well.
** This makes it the first and currently only time {{an|Dawn}} hears their original motto.
* Team Rocket makes a reference to their first [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] being vulnerable to {{t|Electric}} attacks, similar to the one in this episode.
* {{MTR}} tells {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to return to the basics, even though none of these Pokémon were in the "original Team Rocket".
* [[Jessie's Seviper]] is the only Pokémon in the main characters' current teams not to appear in this episode.
* A girl who is seen in the [[Pokémon Center]] telling Dawn how she raised her {{p|Glaceon}} bears a [[Animated series character recycling|similar design]] to [[Pietra]], a [[character of the day]] from ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]''.
* This episode marks the first appearance of {{p|Mew}} in an episode of the {{pkmn|animated series}} (although it is merely in one of {{MTR}}'s [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]]).
** As a result, this means that all of the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} have appeared in an episode of the animated series at some point.
** Mew would go on to make its first actual appearance in the animated series in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', 423 episodes later.
* The disguise Team Rocket wears in this episode looks very similar to [[The Black Arachnid]]'s, especially when Meowth appears, which the Black Arachnid also owns.
* The dub's title is a pun on the phrase "a lean mean fighting machine".
* {{Ash}} and Team Rocket read the [[title card]].
** In the Finnish and European Portuguese dubs, only Ash and [[James]] read the title card. The reason for this is unknown.
* This episode marks the first time {{an|Brock}} is hit by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} during a daydream, instead of really flirting with a girl.
* The transformation of Team Rocket's car resembles the car-to-robot transformation often seen in the {{wp|Transformers}} series. This also happened during [[DP021|a previous episode]].
* [[Double Trouble]] was left undubbed in most dubs based on the English audio track.

===Errors===
* During the beginning of the episode, Wobbuffet was shown completely normal, contradicting his chubby appearance in the next scene.

===Dub edits===
* [[Double Trouble]] replaces Face Forward Team Rocket! as background music, making this the only instance to date of music from [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] appearing in the {{TPCi}} dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|回歸原點的火箭隊！？|Back to Basics, Team Rocket!?}}
|cs={{tt|To je zbroj, Rakeťácký stroj|What an armor, a Team Rocket's Machine}}
|da={{tt|Den slanke og fine Team Rocket-maskine|The slender and fine Team Rocket machine}}
|de={{tt|Zurück zu den Wurzeln!|Back to the roots!}}
|ko={{tt|로켓단! 초심으로 돌아가라!|Team Rocket! Return to Basics!}}
|nl={{tt|Slank en ruig Team Rocket Tuig!|Slim and rough, Team Rocket goons!}}
|fi={{tt|Vanha kunnon Rakettiryhmä!|The old good Team Rocket!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La Team Rocket récidive!|Team Rocket backslide!}}
|it={{tt|Un Team Rocket da combattimento magro e cattivo!|Team Rocket is mean and bad!|}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Equipe Rocket: Uma Poderosa Maquina de Luta Magra e Malvada!|Team Rocket: A Lean Mean Fighting Machine!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Team Rocket - Aquela Máquina!|Team Rocket - That Machine!}} {{tt|*|'Aquela Máquina' is a reference to a Portuguese ad in the 1970s. These words were used after a small song was sung by Fernando Girão.}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una muy mala y un Equipo Rocket!|A very bad one and a Team Rocket!}}
|es_eu={{tt|El Team Rocket, más Delgado y más Malvado|Team Rocket, more Thinner and more Evil}}
|sv={{tt|En grymt fräck Team Rocket maskin!|A lean mean Team Rocket machine!}}
|ro={{tt|O Nouă Mașinărie Meschină de la Echipa Racheta|A New Mean Machine from Team Rocket}}
|ru={{tt|Худая противная команда «Ракета»|Lean mean Team Rocket}}
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title_ja=最後の大勝負！ポケモントライアスロン！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Final Contest! Pokémon Triathlon!! |
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'''One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!''' (Japanese: '''最後の大勝負！ポケモントライアスロン！！''' ''The Final Contest! Pokémon Triathlon!! '') is the 91st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 557th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 28, 2008, and in the United States on January 24, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon Summer Academy is almost over, but there's one more event left: the Pokémon Triathlon! Each Trainer will use two random Pokémon to race to a nearby lake and cross, then run on foot back to the Academy. Ash's Red Team is currently last in the overall points, but each Red Team member's points in this event will be added to the total score. So the race begins and the campers take off, led by Ash on a Spoink and Dawn on Dodrio. However, Ash's rival Angie has her Ariados sling some webs to swing her into first place. Once they reach the lake, Angie gets a Lapras, Ash gets a Mantyke, and the two remain ahead of the pack.

Jessie is dead last until a speedy Magikarp helps her move up several places. Conway decides to follow her, but Jessie thinks he's so creepy that she runs like the wind to get away from him. She even speeds past Ash and Angie, but Conway won't give up—so she has Seviper use Poison Tail to drive off Conway.

Battling is against the Triathlon rules, but before Ash and Angie can protest, Seviper's Poison Tail knocks Angie and her Shinx into a pit! By the time Ash pulls Angie to safety, Jessie and Conway are long gone.

However, Conway and Jessie are exhausted by the time they reach the Academy. Ash and Angie easily pass them, and Ash just manages to beat Angie to the finish line. Once everyone is done and the points are totaled, the Red Team has come from behind to win the overall award! Everyone celebrates the final night of camp with a bonfire, and Ash promises to visit Angie in Solaceon Town. But first things first: the next morning, he and his friends are off to Celestic Town for a Pokémon Contest!

==Plot==
[[Professor Rowan]] says that the last event will be the [[Pokémon Triathlon]], and {{Ash}} gets pumped up. He begins boasting to {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Angie]] about how he will win, when Angie butts in that she'll win. Dawn has to separate the two and Ash wishes Angie good luck by extending his hand for a handshake. Angie blushes, remembering [[DP090|how Ash saved her]], and runs away. Ash is clueless as always about what just happened and begins prepping for the race. [[Conway]] pops up and has a talk with Dawn before running off as Rowan and [[Nurse Joy]] approach Ash and {{ashfr}}. Brock launches into the usual routine before {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} stops him. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] is busy getting pampered and reassures her team that they'll win while {{MTR}} and [[James]] continue their duties.

The race is about to start, so Dawn recalls {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Angie recalls {{p|Shinx}}. An aide fires the starting pistol and Jessie quickly takes the lead. She easily reaches the first checkpoint and receives a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Jessie begins arguing with the aide over Hippowdon's {{stat|Speed}} while Ash and company reach the checkpoint. Ash, Dawn, Brock and Angie receive {{p|Spoink}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Onix}}, and {{p|Ariados}} respectively and begin the first leg. Jessie finally starts out as other Trainers catch up and is propelled forward by Hippowdon's surprising speed. Back at the school, Rowan and the others monitor the race. With the race, Dawn has taken the lead with Ash closely following when Angie uses {{m|String Shot}} to propel herself into first. Behind them, most of the other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s end up in a massive pile-up after a chain of unfortunate events initiated by one student's {{p|Garchomp}} nearly crashing into another's {{p|Camerupt}}, causing it to panic and use {{m|Lava Plume}}. Conway takes advantage of the chaos to pass them with {{p|Dugtrio}}.

Angie reaches the second checkpoint and trades Ariados for a {{p|Lapras}}. Ash closely follows, having passed Dawn, and receives a {{p|Mantyke}}. While Dawn and Brock trade for their Pokémon, Ash catches up to Angie when she again takes the lead with {{m|Ice Beam}}, creating an iceberg that Lapras slides up then down for a burst of speed. Brock and Dawn, riding their {{p|Feraligatr}} and {{p|Sharpedo}}, are passed by Conway and {{p|Floatzel}} and look on as he passes them. Jessie finally reaches the second checkpoint and argues with the aide over her position in the race and unfortunately receives a {{p|Magikarp}}. Surprisingly to James and Meowth looking on, Magikarp turns out to be incredibly fast.

In a practical dead heat, Ash and Angie reach the third checkpoint and return their Pokémon. Angie calls out Shinx and the third leg begins with both sprinting towards the end. Conway, Dawn, and Brock are approaching the end when Jessie speeds past them and reaches the third checkpoint. Conway quickly follows and Brock and Dawn follow from behind. Conway congratulates Jessie and somewhat creepily, begins to chase after her with {{p|Slowking}} as she tries to catch up to Ash and Angie. As Ash and Angie enter a cave, Jessie and Conway have managed to catch up with them and Jessie orders {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} to attack Conway, much to everyone's surprise. After Ash calls her out for breaking the rule against battling other Trainers, she orders Seviper to attack him and Angie. The Trainers duck and their Pokémon leap aside to dodge the attack, but Shinx fails to stick the landing and rolls into a pit. Angie dives after it and barely manages to stop their fall by wedging herself into a corner. Conway and Slowking dodge another of Seviper's attacks, causing it to knock itself out against the tunnel wall, then taunts Jessie before running ahead, with her following close behind while dragging Seviper by the tail. Angie manages to climb to the top of the pit before the edge of it gives way, but Ash catches her before she falls back down. As Conway and Jessie exit the tunnel, Ash barely manages to pull Angie up, and both sit down for a minute to catch their breath. Ash's relieved expression causes Angie to blush, but she quickly regains her composure when Ash points out that they have to make up a lot of ground and they begin racing again.

Running at full speed, Ash and Angie quickly come close to the finish line where Jessie and Conway are exhaustedly closing in. Seeing them approach, Conway dashes for the finish, but he and Jessie are completely out of energy due to their fighting; Conway falls over as his legs give out, and Slowking, Jessie, and Seviper trip over him. Ash and Angie race for the finish and Ash wins by a hair. Ash begins celebrating while Angie has a moment of quiet thought. As other competitors cross the finish line, Conway and Jessie crawl across it and collapse.

The victory gave the Red team just enough points to win the challenge. All of the participants in the {{pkmn|Summer Academy}} receive a plaque after Rowan makes a quick speech. As a final celebration for the end of the Summer Academy, a bonfire is lit and a buffet laid out. James and Meowth have a conversation about how they had a nice experience while Jessie stuffs her face and says goodbye to the students who waited on her hand and foot. Over by the gate, Angie is sitting and looking at the stars when Ash comes over. Angie reminisces that despite having attended the Summer Academy many times before, this time was the best yet, saying that the most amazing part was Ash saving her life twice. Ash, still oblivious, replies that he saved her because they are friends. This makes Angie look a little disappointed. Ash promises to come see Angie the next time he is in Solaceon Town, and when he offers to battle her then, she gladly accepts. Angie and Ash end their rivalry on a note of friendship. In the morning, everyone bids goodbye to their friends and Ash and his friends wave to Angie before heading towards [[Celestic Town]] and Dawn's next [[Pokémon Contest]].

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Jessie]], [[Conway]], and [[Angie]] compete in the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] and Ash wins.
* The Red Team gets the most points.
* The week in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] ends.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}
* {{si|Kendall}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Spoink}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Ash for the first leg)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Dawn for the second leg)
* {{p|Dodrio}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Dawn for the first leg)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Brock for the first leg)
* {{p|Lapras}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Angie for the second leg)
* {{p|Feraligatr}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Brock for the second leg)
* {{p|Mantyke}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Ash for the second leg)
* {{p|Hippowdon}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Jessie for the first leg)
* {{p|Dugtrio}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Conway for the first leg)
* {{p|Ariados}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Angie for the first leg)
* {{p|Floatzel}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Conway for the second leg)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Jessie for the second leg)
* {{p|Camerupt}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Shiftry}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Luxray}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Wailmer}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Swampert}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Staryu}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Delcatty}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ampharos}}
* {{p|Noctowl}}
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Sneasel}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{P|Spinarak}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Staraptor}}
* Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia returns after a fifteen-episode-long absence.
* This episode concludes the four-part [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] and [[To My Best Friend]] are both used as background music.
* {{TRT}} narrates the preview for [[DP092|the next episode]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to one of {{wp|Dr. Seuss}}'s storybooks, ''{{wp|One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish}}''.
** Coincidentally, in the days of its air-date in Japan, [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon '''Red''' and Pokémon '''Blue''']], the '''first''' and '''second''' Pokémon games, in which the player must get a '''team''' of Pokémon, had their 10th anniversary in the U.S.
** [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-39-go-team-go/ Pokémon.com's listing] of [[S11|Pokémon: Battle Dimension]] episodes previously listed the episode under the alternate title of '''Go Team Go!''', but the URL still redirects to there.
*** The DVD that contains this episode also lists it under this alternate title.
* This is the only episode of the Summer Academy arc to feature any of {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon.
* [[Nurse Joy]]'s appearance broke one of Brock's longest non-girl flirting streaks.
* [[Angie]] rode a Lapras on water frozen with {{m|Ice Beam}}, much like Ash did with his {{AP|Lapras}} against [[Cissy]] in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''.
* {{p|Dodrio}} was shown as a fast runner on ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. During this episode, it is not.
* Despite {{p|Seviper}} weighing more than {{tt|115 lbs|‪52.16312 kg‬}}, [[Jessie]] is able to drag it while running. This is an example of [[animation physics]].
* In this episode, Team Rocket do not share a scene together.
* This episode, along with the other episodes in the Summer Academy arc, were adapted into the book {{book|Pokémon Academy}}.

===Errors===
* In one scene, {{p|Feraligatr}}'s lower jaw is colored blue.
* In one scene, {{p|Garchomp}}'s eye coloring is reversed.
* In one scene with Ash, the red circles on {{p|Mantyke}}'s back are missing.
* When Jessie picks up {{p|Hippowdon}}, her sandals are flats, but as she and Conway approach the finish line, she wears small heels.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, when the triathlon is over, [[Yuzo]] says that the Red Team took the first place from the Green Team, not the Blue Team.

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DP091 Feraligatr Jaw Miscolor.png|Feraligatr error
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DP091 Error Mantyke Missing Spots.png|Mantyke's missing spots
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Ghoul Daze!''' (Japanese: '''放課後はゴーストタイム''' ''It's Ghost Time After School'') is the 90th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 556th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 21, 2008, and in the United States on January 17, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the fifth day of the Pokémon Summer Academy, Professor Rowan has a special assignment for his campers: they'll each team up with a partner and go to the Summit Ruins at night. They're sure to meet Ghost-type Pokémon along the way, but the first team to retrieve the Summit Ruins medal will win! Ash and Angie team up, while Brock's partner is a nervous kid and a macho boy named Kendall wants to be Dawn's partner. Conway's partner is a strange little girl. That night, the teams enter a forest on their way to the ruins, but Conway's partner doesn't seem to be anyone from the Summer Academy...

Ghost-type Pokémon try to spook Angie's Shinx, but Pikachu shocks them into leaving it alone. As for Dawn, her partner runs away as soon as he sees the Pokémon! Conway's partner turns out to be a ghost who hypnotizes him into walking off a cliff, but a Dusknoir appears just in time to save him! Unfortunately, he faints before he has a chance to realize Dusknoir is one of the good guys.

Dusknoir also saves Meowth from the ghost girl, but now everyone thinks Dusknoir is the real menace. According to Professor Rowan, there shouldn't even be a Dusknoir here, unless it emerged from the mysterious cavern discovered in the Summit Ruins.

Ash and Angie reach the Ruins and find the Summit Medal. They've also found the ghost girl—so when they see Dusknoir, they battle it to protect the girl. Big mistake: the girl opens up a swirling portal to the spirit world and tries to suck in Angie and Ash. Dusknoir wakes up in time to save them and blast the ghost girl back into the cavern, which collapses behind her. Everyone realizes that Dusknoir was really trying to protect people from the ghost! Now that she's gone, things return to normal and Professor Rowan awards everyone equal points. That's the end of another day at the Pokémon Summer Academy!

==Plot==
While {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]], their third lesson is on how to correctly approach {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, when ever and where ever they encounter them. They are paired up to find a hidden medal in the [[Summit Ruins]]. The medal and how fast it's retrieved is needed to get points for the activity. While searching for a partner, [[Conway]] has a run-in with [[Ghost girl|a mysterious girl]], and is put into a trance. Meanwhile, a boy named {{si|Kendall}} asks to join {{an|Dawn}}, telling her that he'll protect her from Ghost Pokémon. {{Ash}} and [[Angie]] also pair up, while {{an|Brock}} partners with {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}. On the night of the event, the paired-up Trainers head to the Ruins, when a girl is discovered to have been left behind. This alarms [[Professor Rowan]]'s female assistant who had seen the 10 Blue Team members off moments before.

The Trainers encounter [[Professor Rowan]]'s tame Ghost Pokémon, and handle the situation differently. A Haunter grabs {{p|Shinx}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} attacks it, but Ash apologizes, and they go on their way. Brock, however, gives the Ghost Pokémon some food, and gets safe passage. When {{an|Dawn}} and her partner Kendall come across eating sounds, Kendall fears he'll be eaten next and runs away in fright. Afterward, Dawn sees Conway walking and no partner. She goes to investigate just as Conway is coaxed towards a cliff by the ghostly girl. Conway is about to walk off the cliff when a {{p|Dusknoir}} grabs his arm, waking Conway from his daze. Though safe, Conway faints at Dusknoir's appearance. Dawn stumbles upon Conway on the ground, with Dusknoir ominously overhead. Dawn misinterprets the scene as Dusknoir has hurt Conway, and she confronts it yelling, "Alright, what did you do to Conway?!" The Dusknoir exclaims and waves its arms before fading away. Dawn rushes up and wakes Conway. Conway explains to Dawn that he was following a girl, and according to what the Pokédex said about Dusknoir, Dawn and Conway incorrectly assume that Dusknoir took the ghostly girl to the [[Ghost World|spirit world]], and was about to take Conway too.

Meanwhile, Meowth attempts to scare Ash and Angie, but incapacitates himself after literally zipping his lips in a {{p|Banette}} disguise's zipper mouth. Missing his opportunity, Meowth continues to attempt to unzip his lips, when a real Banette helps him. Thanking the Banette, Meowth realizes he's surrounded by Ghost Pokémon, scaring Meowth off. After he reaches safety, Meowth is lured by the girl with food, but is stopped by Dusknoir. Meowth starts yelling, but then gets scared when he realizes it's a Dusknoir. Like Conway, Meowth is scared into fainting, and discovered by Jessie. Jessie is confronted by Dusknoir. Jessie freaks out and drops Meowth, then runs away leaving Meowth and her partner behind. Jessie runs past Brock and Mitchell, with her partner behind her carrying Meowth. Brock and Mitchell wonder what had scared them away, but then they too are approached by Dusknoir. Brock tries offering some food to the Dusknoir, but the Dusknoir rejects the food and uses {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} at them. After Brock and Mitchell run away, Dusknoir spots the ghost girl in the bushes nearby.

Jessie and the others run back to the Academy, and report about the Dusknoir, as Ash and Angie meet a Misdreavus. Misdreavus uses Screech, and makes Ash and Angie run away and get lost. The girl appears and beckons Ash and Angie to follow her, while the others have made it back to Professor Rowan. Being that Pokémon in the area are monitored and documented, the reports of a Dusknoir is alarming to [[Professor Rowan]], especially since Dusknoir is a forest-dwelling Pokémon with no need to be in the area. Rowan also explains that an accident occurred one day when a mysterious cave was uncovered behind a wall. He also states that it might be the entrance to the spirit world, and that he assumes Dusknoir is trying to take someone there. Conway tells Rowan that he followed a girl and he thinks Dusknoir has taken her away.

[[File:Ash Angie Summit Medal.png|thumb|220px|Angie and Ash holding the Summit Ruins medal]]
It is concluded by [[Professor Rowan]] that the Dusknoir must have originated from a mysterious cave, which is thought to lead to the spirit world. Meanwhile, Ash and Angie finally get to the Summit Ruins, and get the medal first. There, the girl tries to coax Ash and Angie into the cave Professor Rowan mentioned, when Dusknoir appears. Dusknoir prepares to attack the girl, but Ash and Angie battle Dusknoir to protect themselves and the girl. Pikachu and Shinx attack while Dusknoir's back is turned on them. Dusknoir is momentarily stunned, and the girl tries to suck them into the spirit world through the cave. Angie is pulled into the air, but caught by Ash who holds onto her. Meanwhile, everyone arrives at the spot, and Professor Rowan prevents anyone else from getting too close. Dusknoir gets up and grabs Ash and Angie, then sticks its tail into the ground to keep from getting sucked into the portal. Ash and Angie are shocked and realize Dusknoir was trying to protect them all along.

After a few moments, the portal starts to drag them closer, with Dusknoir's tail moving through the dirt. Ash and Angie freak out, and Dusknoir turns around and blasts the girl, collapsing the cave entrance. After everyone thanks the Dusknoir, the Dusknoir flies off and disappears. It turns out that the girl was a [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] and Dusknoir was trying to stop her. Conway panics at the fact that he was partnered with a ghost the whole time. The next day Professor Rowan awards each team 30 points for a job well done. None of the teams gained an advantage, and the Blue Team leads by 260 to the Red Team's 220. Ash isn't discouraged as he rallied for the Red Team to turn the tables and takes the lead.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue their week in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dusknoir}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}
* {{si|Kendall}}
* Rowan's assistants
* The [[ghost girl]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} (debut)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Shuppet}}
* {{p|Banette}}
* {{p|Duskull}}

==Trivia==
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun of the phrase "''school days''". It shares this reference with ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' and ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]''.
* An updated version of the music from the [[Sealed Chamber]], [[Desert Ruins]], [[Island Cave]], and [[Ancient Tomb]] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} is used.
* {{t|Ghost}} types introduced in each of the four [[generation]]s appeared in this episode.
* Similar to the [[DP089|previous episode]], this episode also features scenes of hypnotic trance.
* In one scene, {{Ash}} mentions to {{AP|Pikachu}} to just count to ten when a {{p|Haunter}} grabs {{p|Shinx}}'s tail and Pikachu zaps it. This could refer to {{wp|Banchō Sarayashiki|a Japanese myth}} about a ghost who is unable to count to ten, then suddenly disappears. It could also refer to the common teaching in America to control anger.
* Like {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}}, who was framed for things it didn't do, {{p|Dusknoir}} finds itself in a similar situation. Even music from ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' is used in Dusknoir's scenes. It is also worth mentioning that both Darkrai and Dusknoir are main antagonists in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], and also final boss Pokémon in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'s main storyline as well.
* The {{p|Banette}} costume that {{MTR}} wears is later used in ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'' and ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''.
* This episode, along with the other episodes in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc, were adapted into the book {{book|Pokémon Academy}}.
* This is the second time Ash does his conquer pose along with someone else; the previous time was in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', where he and {{an|May}} hold the halves of the {{to|Terracotta}} Medal.
* The novelization of this episode included in the [[Pokémon Annual#2010|Pokémon Annual 2010]] describes Dusknoir and Haunter's hand as metallic.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* Dango is called a fried cakeball skewer.

==In other languages==
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'''Up Close and Personable!''' (Japanese: '''研究発表「湖の伝説」！''' ''Research Presentation: "Legend of the Lake"!'') is the 89th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 555th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 14, 2008, and in the United States on January 10, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the third day of Professor Rowan's Pokémon Summer Academy, and he's sent the campers to observe Water-type Pokémon living in a nearby lake. There are just two main rules: no catching Pokémon, and no leaving the area! As the Trainers begin searching for Water-type Pokémon, Pikachu sees a flash of light and spaces out for a moment, but quickly recovers. Ash and his friends continue to observe Pokémon until Angie, another Trainer on Ash's team, notices that her Shinx is missing. And Piplup falls into a brief trance after it sees the same flashing light as Pikachu!

Conway thinks this is related to the legend of the lake, which says that Pokémon vanish when the blue light flashes. Ash and his friends search for the source of the light, and they eventually stumble into a cave with an eerie green glow. At the back of the cave, Angie's Shinx is standing by a glowing pool of water, and the glow is coming from the fins of a Lumineon. As our heroes wonder what an ocean-dwelling Pokémon is doing in this cave, Jessie—now pretending to be another Summer Academy camper—barges in and declares she's going to catch Lumineon.

Of course, that's against Professor Rowan's rules, so Conway uses Slowking to drive away Jessie and her Yanmega. All the commotion frightens off Lumineon, but Ash and Buizel dive into the water and spot an underwater tunnel. That must be where Lumineon went—the tunnel lets it swim from the ocean to the cave, where there's lots of seaweed to eat. The flashing lights on its fins hypnotize the "vanishing" Pokémon, too! Professor Rowan is pleased to hear our heroes' discovery, but he also deducts points from everyone who broke his rules by entering the cave. It looks like Ash and his team will have to make up some points if they want to win at the Summer Academy!

==Plot==
On the third day of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]], the students are tasked with studying a {{type|Water}} Pokémon from the lake and presenting their findings. [[Professor Rowan]] and lab assistant [[Yuzo]] remind the students that the lake Pokémon are not to be {{pkmn2|caught}} and that no one is to leave the area.

While standing by the lakeside, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} see a flash of light coming from across the lake, and Pikachu suddenly becomes hypnotized and begins to walk towards the light, but Ash stops him immediately. Intrigued, Ash and [[Angie]] find two {{p|Lanturn}}-shaped pedal boats and use one to explore the far side of the lake, while {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} follow using the other boat. While crossing, Ash and Angie stumble across a {{p|Dewgong}} and a {{p|Sealeo}}. Ash decides on the Dewgong while Angie chooses to draw Sealeo, but they begin to quarrel when both Sealeo and Dewgong move the opposite direction, causing Ash and Angie to bump into each other while trying to keep a close eye on their Pokémon. Meanwhile, Dawn chooses a {{p|Gorebyss}} and Brock chooses to sketch a {{p|Chinchou}}. After Ash and Angie consider their finished drawings to be terrible, Ash decides to get up close to the Pokémon to make the research better, and they all dive into the water to be able to interact with the Pokémon. They return to the bank to begin writing a report on each of their Pokémon.
[[File:Angie Shinx hypnotized.png|thumb|left|220px|Shinx hypnotized by the light]]
As the group is talking, a blue flash comes from across the lake and Angie's {{p|Shinx}} becomes hypnotized and walks off. After a few minutes, the group realizes that Shinx is missing and they start looking for him. The light flashes again and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} becomes hypnotized, but Dawn stops him from wandering off. Ash comments that the same thing happened to Pikachu earlier, and [[Conway]] appears and tells a legend about a blue light that causes Pokémon to vanish when it flashes. The group decides to investigate the light, and despite the possibility of losing points, Conway follows to spend more time with Dawn. They find a cave and rush inside after it begins raining heavily. Conway looks deep into the cave and spots the odd light again, so the group venture farther into the cave. They enter a green-lit cavern filled with a lake, and the mysterious light swims closer to them. The source of the light leaps from the water, revealing itself to be a {{p|Lumineon}}. Conway adds that Lumineon uses the light of its tail fins to hypnotize Pokémon and draw them in. Angie spots Shinx inching closer to the water, but gives him a shake to wake him up from his hypnosis. Brock admits that Lumineon aren’t normally in caves, so he suggests they try to figure out this mystery and make it their report topic.

Thanks to [[James]] and {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]] who is disguised as fellow camper Jessilinda, finds out about the Lumineon. She is determined to catch it, despite the others reminding her that they were instructed not to catch any of the Pokémon. Jessilinda sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, though Conway's {{p|Slowking}} uses {{m|Psychic}} to toss Jessie and Yanmega out of the cave. The group realizes that Lumineon is gone and must have been scared off by the battle. Ash and {{AP|Buizel}} head underwater to search for Lumineon while Brock discovers that the Lumineon had been eating some algae on the rocks in the cave. Ash discovers an underwater tunnel, and Brock deduces that the tunnel must connect the lake to the cave, and since Water Pokémon like algae, Lumineon was traveling to the cave to eat the algae.

When the group returns to the class they present a report on Lumineon, and although they get a perfect score of 10, Professor Rowan deducts four points because they left the lake without permission, breaking a rule that had been stated earlier that day. Jessie and Conway also lose four points, but Conway simply states that it was fewer than he expected. Although Ash and friends are disappointed for losing the points, they admit it was worth seeing Lumineon. They conclude day three of the Summer School by cleaning the classrooms.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue their week in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Lumineon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Lumineon}}
* {{p|Carvanha}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Chinchou}}
* {{p|Sealeo}}
* {{p|Gorebyss}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Surskit}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Huntail}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Tentacool}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Seel}}

==Trivia==
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the preview for [[DP090|the next episode]].
* This is the only episode in the entire [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc where [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] made his appearance. It is also the only episode of the arc where any of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}) appears.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the phrase "up close and personal".
* Ash makes a sketch of a {{p|Dewgong}}, the first main character to do so besides {{Tracey}}.
** Another sketch is made right after, probably by {{an|Brock}}.
* This episode, along with the other episodes in the Summer Academy arc, were adapted into the book {{book|Pokémon Academy}}.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

== In other languages ==
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'''Camping It Up!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンサマースクール開講！！''' ''Start of {{tt|Pokémon Summer School|Pokémon Summer Academy}}!!'') is the 88th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 554th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 7, 2008, and in the United States on January 3, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends are just in time for the Pokémon Summer Academy at Professor Rowan's research facility on Mt. Coronet, where young Trainers have gathered to make new friends and learn about Pokémon. Among the campers are Dawn's one-time tag partner, Conway, and Jessie—now Jessilinda—who's forgotten about Team Rocket's plan to steal the Academy's Pokémon. Each Trainer is assigned a team and a new Pokémon; Ash nearly gets into a fight over a Poké Ball with Angie, another Trainer on Ash's Red Team, before ending up with a Raichu. Angie has a Monferno, Dawn gets a Grimer, and Brock has a Magnemite. Angie's Monferno is out of control and Ash's Raichu is too shy, but tomorrow Professor Rowan will judge how well everyone has done with their Pokémon!

When they're not busy getting on each other's nerves, Angie and Ash are busy falling asleep in class. But after a full day of excitement, bedtime finally rolls around. Everyone is still wide-awake, so Angie plays cards with Ash and his friends until Professor Rowan's assistant, Yuzo, angrily enforces the lights-out rule. The next day, Ash works to build up his Raichu's confidence, and Angie challenges her Monferno to let out all its aggression. Pokémon and Trainer are finally bonding, just in time for the day's battles!

Brock is up against Jessie and her Smoochum, but Smoochum is so cute that Jessie cuddles her Pokémon and forfeits the battle. Dawn's Grimer faces Conway's Venonat, then Ash's Raichu and Angie's Monferno take each other on in a match that perfectly demonstrates their Trainers' attack-oriented styles. At the end of it all, Dawn gets an award for bonding with her Pokémon, but the Red Team—including Ash, Angie, Brock, and Dawn—is currently last in overall points, thanks to Angie and Ash's behavior the previous day. Conway's Blue Team is first in the points, but it's not over yet. There are still more Pokémon Summer Academy adventures ahead!

==Plot==
After receiving an invitation from [[Professor Rowan]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} rush over to the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] near [[Mt. Coronet]] for a one-week training camp. After being separated into one of three teams {Red, Blue, and Green}, the Trainer's first task is to choose a random {{i|Poké Ball}} which they will train and battle with the next day. Ash and friends are all on the Red Team and also meet [[Angie]], a competitive tomboy who quickly becomes Ash's rival. Ash receives a skittish {{p|Raichu}}, Angie selects an energetic {{p|Monferno}}, {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Grimer}} appears to lack self-esteem, while {{an|Brock}} is happy with his {{p|Magnemite}}. Old acquaintance [[Conway]] is also in attendance and on the Blue Team, he received a {{p|Venonat}}. {{TRT}} remain totally off the radar, with [[Jessie]], [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as Jessilinda]] on the Green Team, spending all of her time gushing over her {{p|Smoochum}}, while [[James]] and {{MTR}} bide their time by working as janitors for the school.

Angie gives chase to her Monferno who tries to pick a fight with a Trainer's {{p|Croconaw}}. [[Ash's Pikachu]] tries to intervene peacefully, only for Monferno to hit it with {{m|Ember}}. Pikachu retaliates by shocking both Monferno and Croconaw, and Angie responds by calling out her own {{p|Shinx}}. Ash also gets involved, until Professor Rowan scolds the pair for trying to start a fight and reminds them that they at the school to learn. As the bell marking the end of the first hour rings, he tells them that in the next day's battle, he will judge how well the students have befriended their Pokémon and award points accordingly. The mention of points confuses Ash, so Angie and Conway explain that after each section, each team is awarded points for their performance, and whichever team has the most points at the end of the week is declared the winner.

Later, [[Yuzo]] hosts the students' first class. After checking out their Pokémon's [[move]]s on their [[Pokédex]]es, Ash and Dawn attempt to bond with their Pokémon. Dawn feeds Grimer some of her homemade [[Poffin]]s and starts practicing {{pkmn|Contest}} poses with it. Brock feeds his partner Magnemite static electricity and gives it polish. Ash starts brushing Raichu's fur, though the comb gets caught in its fur, making Raichu electrocutes him as result. Angie continues to struggle with Monferno, and begins chasing it around the classroom. Monferno uses Ember again hitting Ash, Pikachu, and Raichu. Ash and Angie argue and are made to run laps as punishment. After lunch everyone participates in games and classes. Ash and Angie pass out in the middle of a lesson and get in trouble again.

That night in their shared dorm room, Dawn reveals that she has a deck of cards, so Ash, Angie and Brock decide to stay up and play a game. Conway also tries to join them, but Dawn throws a pillow to keep him out. Angie reveals that she is often busy working at a [[Pokémon Day Care]] and plans to take over the business someday. Ash and his friends all reveal their own dreams until Yuzo barges in and angrily enforces their curfew.

The morning before their battles, Ash and Angie do some last-minute training to overcome their Pokémon's issues. Ash boosts Raichu's confidence by encouraging it to use strong attacks like {{m|Focus Punch}} to destroy a huge boulder. Angie is markedly impressed by Ash's performance before turning her attention to her troubled Monferno. Taking a page from Ash's book, she has Monferno attack her to improve its power and speed. Afterwards, Monferno and Angie are beginning to bond.

Professor Rowan reminds his pupils that the aim of today's matches is to bring out the best in one's partner Pokémon, before calling for the battles to begin. Brock has Magnemite unleash a {{m|Thunder}} attack. Jessilinda orders a counter {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, however she is so taken by her Smoochum's cuteness that she steps into the line of Thunder. Yuzo is perplexed, but awards her a no contest result. Next, Dawn treats her match against Conway like a Contest, using a Heart [[Seal]] as she summons Grimer to battle. Venonat uses {{m|Psychic}} to manipulate Grimer's {{m|Sludge}} attack. On the second try, Dawn orders a {{m|Poison Gas}} which hits its mark. Conway is impressed after Grimer spins while using Poison Gas to counter an oncoming {{m|Stun Spore}}. The two sides prove evenly matched and the battle ends inconclusively.

Later, Ash versus Angie. Monferno's {{m|Mach Punch}} and Raichu's Focus Punch cancel each other out. After Raichu {{m|Dig}}s underground to escape an oncoming {{m|Flame Wheel}}, Monferno switches to an Ember attack. However Raichu leaps out from the hole, using {{m|Double Team}} to evade Monferno's {{m|Fury Swipes}}. Ash finally scores a hit, knocking Monferno to the ground with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However Monferno strikes back with a Flame Wheel. Monferno attacks again, using Ember to sweep through Raichu's Double Team defense. Raichu recovers as it descends towards the battlefield, hitting Monferno with a Focus Punch while simultaneously taking a Fury Swipe. Ash calls for a definitive Thunderbolt, and it collides with Monferno's Ember just as time runs out.

At the end of the day, Dawn wins the award for most development in their [[friendship]] with their Pokémon. Professor Rowan reveals the tally of points at the second day mark. The Blue Team come in first, the Green in second, and the Red in last. Angie refutes the tally, but Professor Rowan clarifies that while Dawn has earned the most points individually, Ash and Angie's antics yesterday cost the team some points. Ash and Angie apologize to their team and vow to do better in the next activities.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} enroll in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Conway]] again.
* Ash and his friends meet [[Angie]], another student in the Summer Academy.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Angie]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Monferno}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Angie]]
* {{si|Kendall}}
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Raichu}} (trained by {{Ash}})
* {{p|Grimer}} (trained by {{an|Dawn}})
* {{p|Magnemite}} (trained by {{an|Brock}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} (trained by [[Jessie]])
* {{p|Venonat}} (trained by [[Conway]])
* {{p|Monferno}} (trained by [[Angie]]; debut)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (trained by {{si|Kendall}})
* {{p|Slakoth}} (trained by {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}})
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Drifloon}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Bagon}}
* {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Croconaw}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Linoone}}
* {{p|Cherubi}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Snorunt}}
* {{p|Electrike}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}

==Trivia==
* The episode's title may reference the phrase "ramping it up".
* This episode begins the four-part [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc.
* [[Summer Vacation Fan Club]] is used as background music.
* None of [[James]]'s Pokémon appear in this episode or at any time during the Summer Academy arc.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms, blast off, or recite their {{motto}} in this episode and throughout the rest of the Summer Academy arc.
** However, they do mumble the first lines of their motto while they are sleeping.
* The three teams' names come from the first [[Pokémon games]] {{3v2|Red|Green|Blue}}.
* This episode, along with the other episodes in the Summer Academy arc, were adapted into the book {{book|Pokémon Academy}}.

===Errors===
* When {{an|Dawn}} first sends out {{p|Grimer}}, her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is not on her head. After Grimer is sent out, Piplup is back on her head.
* In some scenes, the bands on Shinx's front paws are black instead of yellow.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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title_en=Arriving in Style!|
title_ja=ヨスガコレクション！ポケモンスタイリストへの道！！ |
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'''Arriving in Style!''' (Japanese: '''ヨスガコレクション！ポケモンスタイリストへの道！！''' ''{{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Collection! The Road to Becoming a Pokémon Stylist!!'') is the 86th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 552nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 10, 2008, and in the United States on December 20, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends have returned to Hearthome City for Ash's Gym Battle, but Gym Leader Fantina is still out of town. Instead, Pokémon Stylist Paris invites Dawn and Ash to enter the Hearthome Collection fashion show, where people and Pokémon show off their best looks. The winner will be part of a Pokémon Chic Campaign photo shoot! Jessie decides to enter with James as her personal designer. Whoever enters, they'll be up against Lady Cocoa, a famous celebrity and fashion muse!

Brock has no trouble whipping up outfits for Ash and Pikachu, but Dawn can't figure out what to make for herself and Buneary. Then she remembers Hermione, a strange woman she met earlier, and realizes that Hermione's comments are the key. Inspired, Dawn gets back to work...

The next day, Mayor Enta introduces the Hearthome Collection and its judges, Paris and Hermione. As it turns out, Hermione is Pokémon Chic's editor-in-chief and a formidable judge; she's not entirely pleased by Ash and Pikachu's funny fashion idea. Jessie and Wobbuffet are no better; Jessie decided to add extra color to James' fine designs, and Brock ends up consoling a brokenhearted James. Then it's Cocoa and her Mismagius, showing off a dazzling dress that stuns the crowd, followed by Dawn and Buneary in simple snow-themed outfits. The finalists are Ash, Cocoa, and Dawn!

Jessie is outraged at the results so she crashes the finals with the rest of Team Rocket in tow. Paris's Lopunny teams up with Dawn's Buneary to put Jessie's fashion dreams on ice for good, and the Collection can continue. Ash wins an award for being unique, Cocoa wins the Accessory Award, and Dawn is the grand winner because she remembered to show off her Buneary, not her dress.

However, she turns down the Pokémon Chic campaign in order to focus on her Coordinator training--the Celestic Town Contest is her next destination!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Hearthome City]] for Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, only to learn that the [[Fantina|Hearthome Gym Leader]] is [[DP049|still away]]. A limousine pulls up, and a woman and her {{p|Lopunny}} step out after recognizing Ash as the winner of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. {{an|Dawn}} immediately recognizes her as [[Paris]], a famous [[Pokémon Stylist]]. Brock begins to flirt with Paris telling her that he was at the Tag Battle Contest too, but she doesn't appear to know it, much to his disappointment. Upon seeing [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], Paris suggests they enter the [[Hearthome Collection]], a famous fashion show for Pokémon Stylists, for the experience. [[Jessie]] is also excited by the prospect, and [[James]]'s designer eye she hopes to win the competition.

While, Ash and Dawn register at the local [[Pokémon Center]], a tall, blonde woman causes quite a stir. Another Hearthome Collection hopeful informs Dawn that the woman is [[Cocoa]], a famous celebrity who adores boutique fashion. Buneary approaches Cocoa, only to be scolded at for coming near her. Dawn feels hurt and confused by the ladies coldness. A fellow designer, [[Hermione]], remarks that PokéStylists and [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s are all the same before walking off.

That night, Brock finishes making Ash's outfit while Dawn struggles to settle on an idea for the competition. Dawn remembers [[Hermione]]’s earlier criticism followed by the advice [[Zoey]] gave to her [[DP061|after]] the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}; that Pokémon Contests are not about the Trainer, it's the Pokémon that everybody is going to be looking at. Dawn gets inspiration and begins to design an outfit.

The next day, Haerthome City Mayor {{an|Enta}} welcomes the crowd and PokéStylists to the Hearthome Collection event. Judging the show will be Paris and Hermione, {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}}'s editor-in-chief and Paris's teacher. As the competition gets underway, Hermione is displeased and blames Paris for popularising Pokémon Fashion for the bedazzled and garish entries so far. Entry 18, Ash and Pikachu enter the stage wearing matching colored wigs and striped loincloths. Pikachu springs onto stage to play a drum with his {{m|Iron Tail}} and amazing the crowd with a shower of {{m|Thunderbolt}}. The judges praise Ash's originality and creativity. Jessie, disguised as Jessilina, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} are next. However Jessie's bright and makeup heavy additions to James’s carefully crafted look for Wobbuffet don’t go over well with the judges. Brock praises James for his [[accessory]] designs, much to James's joy. Cocoa goes with her {{p|Mismagius}} next. Mismagius floats out onto the stage, its dress unraveling around it while its {{m|Psywave}} adds a technicolor effect, creating a beautiful sight. Number 21 and last of all is Dawn. Dawn and Buneary are both dressed in beautiful but simple white dresses and matching necklaces. Buneary performs tricks with {{m|Ice Beam}} for a delightful performance and is given much praise.

The final three are announced as Ash, Dawn and Cocoa. They are told there are going to be three awards, one for the overall winner, one for best costume and one for most originality. Just then, {{TRT}} attacks since Jessie has lost, hoping to steal the Pokémon. Paris's Lopunny uses {{m|Hidden Power}} to cause Team Rocket's mecha to malfunction. Then Lopunny and Buneary launch a combined {{m|Bounce}} attack which destroys the mecha and send Team Rocket blasting off. Enta resumes the awards ceremony, presenting Ash and Pikachu with the most originality prize. Dawn is announced as the winner of the Hearthome Collection for her performance. Cocoa protests and demands that she should have won, but Hermione explains she will only receive the accessory award as it was the feature that stood out most. Paris and Hermione commend Dawn for her simple performance that helped show off Buneary’s personality. Paris commends Brock for making the dresses. After Dawn and Buneary pose with their tiaras, Hermione asks if they can begin their Poké Chic collection immediately. Dawn replies that she is a Coordinator at heart and still has plenty of work ahead of her. At that, Hermione wishes her all the best.

==Major events==
[[File:DawnCollection.png|thumb|220px|Dawn and Buneary after winning]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Hearthome City]] and learn that the [[Fantina|Gym Leader]] still has not returned.
* Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, and [[Jessie|Jessilina]] participate in the [[Hearthome Collection]].
* Dawn wins the Hearthome Collection while Ash receives a special award for his unique performance.
* Dawn turns down the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} campaign to focus on her career as a [[Pokémon Coordinator]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Lopunny}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* [[Paris]]
* [[Hermione]]
* [[Cocoa]]
* {{pkmn|Stylist}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Lopunny}} ([[Paris]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Mismagius}} ([[Cocoa]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Stylist's)
* {{p|Chikorita}} (Stylist's)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (Stylist's)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} (Stylist's)
* {{p|Roselia}} (Stylist's)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (Stylist's)

==Trivia==
[[File:Hearthome Collection Ash.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu's outfits]]
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], a children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing.
* [[Dawn's Swinub]] has been added to the opening and ending, while [[Ash's Gliscor]] has replaced {{p|Gligar}}.
* The outfit {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} wear for the Collection are based on {{wp|Fūjin}} and {{wp|Raijin}}, the Japanese gods of wind and thunder, respectively.
* This was the last episode to air before [[M11]] debuted in Japanese theaters.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' can be heard.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' at the start of the episode.
* Just like [[DP049|the last time]] they arrived at [[Hearthome City]], [[Fantina]] did not have a substitute {{pkmn|Trainer}} running the [[Gym]], despite the fact that the [[Cerulean Gym]] was [[HS02|almost shut down due to there not being someone present to run the Gym]] by the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]]. However, it is possible that they did not have that kind of authority in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.

===Errors===
* After {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} touches [[Cocoa]]'s dress, her feet are brown.
* When [[Jessie]], disguised as Jessilina, is walking, she is still wearing her green earrings, while in following shots, they are nowhere to be seen.
* After Cocoa is shocked that she lost, her crown falls off her head. However, in the next scene, it is still on her head. It is possible that Cocoa simply put the crown back on her head.
* While {{p|Lopunny}} goes to attack {{TRT}} for the first time, Buneary's voice can be heard.
* When [[Paris]] first arrives and speaks with Ash, part of Ash's hair is missing.
* When Mayor {{an|Enta}} is introducing the second judge, his earpiece disappears for a brief moment.
* In the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} dub, Lopunny's {{m|Bounce}} is referred to as {{m|Jump Kick}}.

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DP086 error.png|Buneary's feet
DP086 Error.png|Ash's missing hair
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Cream of the Croagunk Crop!''' (Japanese: '''ノモセ大湿原のグレッグル祭り！?''' ''The {{tt|Gureggru|Croagunk}} Festival of the {{tt|Nomose|Pastoria}} Great Marsh!?'') is the 82nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 548th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 5, 2008, and in the United States on November 15, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash has reached the Pastoria City Gym, but there's no Gym battling today—the Gym Leader, Crasher Wake, is off to the Pastoria Great Marsh. He invites Ash and the gang to join him, and our heroes are spooked to see lots of Croagunk emerging from the marsh grass. Every household in Pastoria City has a Croagunk and today is the annual Croagunk Festival! Last year's festival honors went to Craig, a Croagunk owned by Hamilton. Hamilton wants Craig to marry Chrissy, Nurse Joy's Croagunk, but Chrissy isn't interested. Hearing this, Brock enters the Croagunk Festival, hoping his Croagunk will win the crown and save Chrissy from an unwanted union.

Out in the marsh, James reminisces about meeting his Carnivine while Jessie and Meowth plan to enter the Croagunk Festival with Meowth in a Croagunk costume! Meowth even excels in the first round of the Festival, a Croagunk beauty contest that leaves Dawn at a loss to tell all those Croagunk apart. The next round is a brick-breaking competition; Brock's Croagunk aces the round, but Meowth ends up with nothing more than an aching paw to show for it. So now it's Brock's Croagunk and Hamilton's Craig in the final championship battle!

The title bout is interrupted by Team Rocket's giant Croagunk Robot, which steals the Crown and both battling Croagunk. Crasher Wake left his Poké Balls at the Gym, so he calls on all the other Croagunk to stop Team Rocket. Nurse Joy and Chrissy lead the charge with Chrissy's Vacuum Wave attack, and with a little help from Ash and Pikachu, Team Rocket is put down for the count. Chrissy's show of bravery earns her the Croagunk Festival crown, and everyone celebrates by singing and dancing into the night. But come the next morning, Ash will have to face Crasher Wake at the Pastoria Gym!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Pastoria City]] and run into [[Crasher Wake]]. He introduces himself and Ash immediately challenges him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Crasher Wake says he has some business to attend to and asks Ash and his friends if they would like to accompany him; they agree.

They hurry to catch the tram that takes them through the [[Great Marsh]]. When they arrive, Crasher Wake rushes ahead and they arrive at an open field at sunset. They're startled by glowing eyes in the bushes, which turn out to be a bunch of wild {{p|Croagunk}}. Then, they follow a bunch of Croagunk Trainers to a giant {{p|Croagunk}} Temple. They meet up with Crasher Wake again, who informs them of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] and the ancient tradition of battling {{p|Croagunk}}, with the leader becoming Champion of the Great Marsh.

{{an|Brock}} intrudes in an argument between [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Hamilton]], a brown-haired (turquoise-haired in the first airing of the episode in Japan) male whose Croagunk, Craig, won last year's Croagunk Championship. Brock goes crazy for Nurse Joy, proposing a marriage of their Croagunk, only to be Poison Jabbed by his own Croagunk and dragged off-screen.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} arrives at the Great Marsh. [[James]] recalls his childhood, during which he first met and rescued his {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, who was trapped in the Great Marsh mud.

Ash and his friends enjoy the evening festival, eating Croagunk cookies and watching Croagunk-shaped fireworks. Crasher Wake referees the event and introduces Hamilton, the defending Champion. Crasher Wake, the operator of the rail system, and Nurse Joy judge the competition. All of the Croagunk take turns coming on stage, crouching then croaking, apparently comparing their looks and physical condition. The judges and local crowd are excited by their different aspects, but Ash and company are confused; as far as they can see, the Croagunk all look exactly the same. Brock's Croagunk takes the stage and the judges are impressed by Croagunk's looks.

Team Rocket dresses {{MTR}} up in a Croagunk costume and sends him out on stage. Meowth is thoroughly embarrassed, but the crowd and judges go wild for it. Hamilton is unimpressed.

Crasher Wake announces the brick-breaking contest. Brock's Croagunk uses {{m|Brick Break}} and breaks all of the bricks. Meowth takes the stage next, to high anticipation. He charges up and attacks the bricks, but since he can't learn Brick Break, the only thing he breaks is his paw. Crasher Wake announces a championship battle between Brock's Croagunk and Craig. They take to the boxing ring and begin the match. Craig uses {{m|Cross Chop}}. The dueling Croagunk trade jabs and {{an|Dawn}} has trouble figuring which one is which.

Out of nowhere, Team Rocket storms the festival in a giant Croagunk robot. Its tongue steals the prized crown. Craig and Brock's Croagunk attack the robot, but are trapped by the tongue. Crasher Wake steps in to help, but suddenly remembers that he left all his Poké Balls at the Gym. Everyone else's Croagunk attack the giant robot, but they're scooped into its belly. Chrissy heavily damages the robot, followed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Crasher Wake retrieves the crown and asks the crowd if they agree that Nurse Joy's Croagunk won this year's championship, which they do. Afterwards, Crasher Wake tells Ash that he was impressed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and accepts his challenge for a Gym Battle, but it'll have to be held the next day as there's still plenty of partying to do. And so, with Ash's fourth Sinnoh Gym Battle on the horizon, everyone finishes out the traditional Croagunk Festival evening with dancing.

==Major events==
[[File:Young James Carnivine.png|thumb|220px|James's first meeting with Carnivine]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Pastoria City]] and meet the local [[Gym Leader]], [[Crasher Wake]].
* [[James]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} his {{TP|James|Carnivine}} at the [[Great Marsh]].
* {{an|Brock}} enters the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] competition and loses.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Crasher Wake]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Crasher Wake]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Hamilton]]
* [[Carny]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; Chrissy)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ([[Hamilton]]'s; Craig)
* {{p|Croagunk}} (Trainers'; multiple)

==Trivia==
[[File:Craig crown.png|thumb|200px|right||The crown]]
[[File:Blue Haired Hamilton.png|thumb|200px|right|Hamilton's original appearance]]
[[File:Hamilton.png|thumb|200px|right|Hamilton's changed appearance]]
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], a children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing.
* [[Pokémon Ondo]] and music from ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' are used as background music.
* The dance scene at the end of the episode, when [[Pokémon Ondo]] can be heard, is a traditional Japanese {{wp|Obon|Bon odori}} festival dance.
* The diamond and pearl on the crown are references to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The segment where {{an|Brock}} fantasizes about marrying [[Nurse Joy]] and his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} marrying hers echoes that of a similar fantasy he had in ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'' where he dreamed of marrying [[Dr. Anna|a woman]] while his {{TP|Brock|Zubat|Crobat}} married her female Pokémon of the same species. Coincidentally, both Croagunk and Zubat (now Crobat) are Brock's only {{t|Poison}} types.
* During the {{m|Brick Break}} contest, only [[Brock's Croagunk]]'s hands glow white.
* The English dub title refers to the phrase "the cream of the crop".
* Hamilton's hair, eyes, eyebrows, and face shape were changed sometime after the character was first seen, and he no longer has sunglasses; his own Japanese name as well as Craig's were also changed. As a result, several scenes needed to be completely reanimated and Yuriko Yamaguchi, [[Yōko Sōmi]], and [[Tetsu Inada]] (the respective voices of [[Nurse Joy]], [[Hamilton]], and [[Crasher Wake]]) had to re-record a few lines due to the name changes. The changes were presumably made by the Japanese producers to avoid lawsuits from the makers of {{wp|Dokonjō Gaeru}}—Hamilton and his Croagunk (in Japanese, Hiroki and Gurekichi) were meant to be a direct [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|parody]] of the main characters of that series, Hiroshi and Pyonkichi.
* This is the first episode in which two voice actors return to the series - [[David Brimmer]] and [[Jason Griffith]].

===Errors===
* In the official dub numbering (as seen on Pokémon.com), this episode precedes ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]''. However, this episode premiered on Cartoon Network after these two episodes, in more logical order. All repeats of the dub, both in the United States and worldwide, follow the official dub order.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, {{Ash}} offers a {{p|Croagunk}} pie to {{an|Dawn}}. In the original Japanese version, he offers her fried Croagunk or a Croagunk-shaped cake.
* While blasting off in the original Japanese version, {{TRT}} makes several Croagunk puns. In the English dub, [[Jessie]] only makes a Croagunk alliteration.

==In other languages==
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'''Chim - Charred!''' (Japanese: '''灼熱のヒコザル！''' ''The Scorching {{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}}!'') is the 81st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 547th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 29, 2008, and in the United States on October 25, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While Ash's Pokémon train for the upcoming Pastoria Gym battle, Gligar is blown away by a sudden gust of wind. Gligar lands on Team Rocket's balloon—accidentally ripping a hole in it with its claws—then tries to land but nearly crashes into Paul and his Elekid in the process. Ash and his friends catch up to Gligar, and Ash doesn't take long to restart his rivalry with Paul, who is unimpressed by Ash's talk of friendship and trust. Team Rocket, creeping away from their crashed balloon, hides in the bushes to see what happens next.

Ash wants to battle Paul and show him how much stronger he's gotten, but Paul isn't interested until Chimchar steps forward to challenge its former Trainer. Paul consents to battle and sends out his Gliscor; Ash's Gligar is itching to battle, so Ash decides this will be Gligar's debut. It's a very short debut, too: Gliscor uses Guillotine to knock out Gligar in one hit! Paul's Ursaring is up next, and Chimchar volunteers to take it on. Although Chimchar is in good shape, Ursaring isn't even fazed, savagely attacking Chimchar until its Secret Power causes Chimchar to flinch in terror.

Just when it seems Ursaring has Chimchar completely beaten and buried, Chimchar's Blaze ability kicks into effect, powering it up so it can defeat Ursaring in one hit—but Chimchar is now out of control! In its blind rage, it blasts Team Rocket and nearly toasts Ash and Paul. Desperate, Ash grabs Chimchar and hangs on, shouting for it to stop, even though it bites him in its fury. Ash's words eventually get through to Chimchar and as soon as it calms down, Ash soothes it with praise and reassurance. As for Paul, he's willing to battle Ash again—once Chimchar learns to control its power, that is.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} faces off against {{an|Dawn}} in a {{pkmn|training}} match, while {{an|Brock}} and his Pokémon watch on. Ash commands {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Turtwig}}, while Dawn commands {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{AP|Staravia}}, and {{AP|Chimchar}}. After the training session, {{AP|Gligar}} gets excited and hugs Ash, but ends up knocking him down. Brock offers a training match of his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} against Ash's Gligar to calm its excitement. Before they can start, a strong wind blows Gligar into {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|air balloon]], sending them flying. Meanwhile, [[Paul]] and his {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} shock a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Drapion}} in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. This fails, however, as Ash's Gligar falls from the sky, right in front of Paul, and the Drapion [[escape]]s. Paul scolds Gligar for interrupting the training and at that moment, Ash's Staravia leads Ash and his friends to Gligar and Paul.

When Ash asks Paul if he's challenged the [[Pastoria Gym]] yet, Paul brings up [[DP077|Ash's]] [[DP078|performance]] in the [[Wallace Cup]], and Ash defends himself by saying he entered under [[Wallace]]'s recommendation, and that he saw it as a chance to help his Buizel become stronger. Paul retorts that's exactly why Ash criticized him for [[DP050|entering]] the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], which just angers Ash, who responds that Paul only entered {{ci|Hearthome}}'s [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] tournament so that he could force his Pokémon to become stronger while Ash entered to win. He criticizes Paul, saying that while they both share the dream of winning the [[Sinnoh League]] and challenging the {{pkmn|Champion}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, their training methods couldn't be more different and Ash raises his Pokémon with love and trust. Brock [[DP040|reflects]] on Cynthia's helpful advice back at [[Amity Square]], but Paul says that is not his way of being a Pokémon Trainer. Ash is determined to show Paul he's a good Trainer and asks for a battle, but Paul begins to walk away from Ash and his friends. Chimchar suddenly runs after Paul and yells at him. This seems to amuse Paul, who reconsiders Ash's offer for a battle.

It is decided the match will be a best of three. Dawn uses the Coin Toss option on her [[Pokétch]]. Ash wins the toss and asks his Pokémon which one wants to battle, to which Gligar can't volunteer quickly enough. Ash agrees and allows Gligar to participate in its first proper battle. Paul responds by choosing his {{p|Gliscor}}, and Gligar is very nervous about facing its evolved form and former friend.

The battle begins and Ash tells Gligar to use {{m|X-Scissor}}, however Gliscor pounds back with {{m|Knock Off}}. Gligar begins to cry on the ground before Ash tells it to try {{m|Sand Attack}}. Gligar gets up and starts to throw sand in Gliscor's face, but the {{pkmn|category|Fang Scorpion Pokémon}} is unaffected by the attack. Paul commands Gliscor to use {{m|Guillotine}}, and Ash tells Gligar to counter with {{m|Steel Wing}} but it's no good as Gliscor scores a direct hit and slams Gligar into the ground, [[Fainting|knocking it out]] [[One-hit knockout move|in one hit]]. Ash takes Gligar out and kindly tells the Fly Scorpion Pokémon that it's okay and to cheer for him with the rest of the team. Paul tells Ash that it's a good time for Gligar to learn that being defeated in battle is all the Trainer's fault, which {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} don't take kindly to.

Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} next, and Ash's Chimchar volunteers to fight next. Pikachu isn't sure Chimchar is confident enough to battle Paul, but Chimchar turns around and tells Pikachu he can do it. Pikachu wishes him good luck. The battle begins with Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} hitting Ursaring for minimal [[damage]]. Ursaring responds with a {{m|Focus Blast}}. Athough the Focus Blast pushes Chimchar back, he takes it head-on, much to Ash's delight. Chimchar tries to {{m|Dig}} underground, but Ursaring uses {{m|Hammer Arm}} on the ground, unearthing the Chimp Pokémon and knocking him into the air. Chimchar dives down with a Flame Wheel, but Ursaring catches him and uses {{m|Secret Power}} at close range before headbutting him away. Ash calls for Chimchar to use Flamethrower, but due to Ursaring having used Secret Power while on rocky terrain, Chimchar [[flinch]]es and can't attack, despite encouragement from Ash and his friends. With that, Ursaring prepares to strike Chimchar down with Hammer Arm. Although Ash tries to get Chimchar to counterattack with Flame Wheel, the Chimp Pokémon is still too scared to do anything, leaving him open to be knocked into the ground, creating a pile of rubble. Just when it seems like the battle is over, Chimchar emerges from the pile of rocks with a blazing fury, having activated {{a|Blaze}}, although it's not like any activation of Blaze anyone's seen before. Remembering how Chimchar activated Blaze during his battle with the Zangoose, Paul knows that Chimchar is finally awake, as this is the power he was trying to unlock all along. Brock suggests that Chimchar is trying his best to defeat Paul, and has accessed Blaze due to encouragement from Ash and the other Pokémon. Ursaring is ordered to use another Focus Blast, but Chimchar smashes through it with Flame Wheel and collides with the Hibernator Pokémon, knocking it out.

Even though he won the battle, Chimchar's fury appears to be rising. Ash tells Chimchar it's time to stop, however, Chimchar instead powers up another Flame Wheel and charges at Ash, who is just barely able to get out of the way. Chimchar goes for Paul who is able to narrowly avoid being hit. Now Chimchar is bouncing all around, setting fire to the forest, as well as sending Team Rocket blasting off. Dawn's Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to put out the fires, while Ash's Buizel backs him up with {{m|Water Gun}}. Chimchar is now completely uncontrollable and attempts to get away, however, he is blocked by Ash who begs Chimchar to stop. Chimchar's escape is blocked by Pikachu, Piplup, Buizel, Turtwig, and Staravia, causing Chimchar's fury to grow. Ash, knowing he needs to stop Chimchar here and now, grabs the Chimp Pokémon and holds him close, and screams at him to stop, but Chimchar shows no sign of calming and bites him in the shoulder, causing Ash intense pain. Dawn and the other Pokémon move to help Ash, but Brock and Pikachu stop them knowing Ash is able to handle this alone. The intense heat caused by Chimchar begins to hurt Ash, but he refuses to let go and keeps begging Chimchar to stop. Eventually, under Ash's encouraging words, Chimchar finally calms down and regains control.

Chimchar is once again terrified, this time of Ash's yelling; seeing it as a possible sign of anger. However, Ash's yelling was due more to desperation for Chimchar to get a hold of himself, but Ash compliments Chimchar on his power and says that he believes in Chimchar's power. Paul asks what Ash will do the next time Chimchar ends up accessing Blaze, and if he will ever be able to control it. Ash believes Chimchar has the ability to handle the power it possesses. The rest of Ash and Paul's battle is called off, and Paul tells Ash he's a fool to believe that Chimchar can handle Blaze. However, he goes on to say that after Ash and Chimchar have learned to control Blaze, the two Trainers will battle again. Brock mentions that Trainers need to trust their feelings, and that Chimchar's ability to control himself will have a massive effect on Ash's future in the Sinnoh League.

Ash embraces Chimchar and Paul walks away, both knowing that the two will battle again [[DP100|someday]].

==Major events==
* [[Paul]] tries to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Drapion}}, but fails when [[Ash's Gligar]] accidentally interrupts the encounter.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter Paul again.
* Ash challenges Paul to a three-on-three {{pkmn|battle}}, but it gets called off after the first two duels.
* [[Ash's Chimchar]] activates {{a|Blaze}}, which causes him to go on a violent rampage until he is stopped by Ash.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Drapion}}
* {{p|Zangoose}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Dawn Triple Battle.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Dawn's Triple Battle]]
* [[Jessie's Yanmega]] has been added to the opening credits.
* Starting with this episode, {{AP|Chimchar}}'s reaction to {{a|Blaze}} signficantly differs from its debut during the battle against [[Roark's Cranidos]].
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} are shown battling with three Pokémon on each side, a [[Triple Battle|concept]] that would be introduced to the {{pkmn|games}} in the [[Generation V|following generation]].
* At the end of the episode, music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' can be heard playing in the background. This could reference the fact that the memorial at the end of the [[DP082|next episode]] was to that movie.
* Brock narrates the preview for the [[DP082|next episode]].
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode features a memorial to ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* When Ash is training with Dawn, the background music is that of the battle against {{ga|Red}}, Ash's game counterpart, from [[Generation II]].
* All of the Pokémon Ash has on hand remain outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s throughout the episode.
* When Ash battles [[Paul]], Ash is on the left side instead of the usual right side.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This is the first time when a [[one-hit knockout move]]'s eponymous effect is acknowledged in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Errors===
* When Ash and {{an|Brock}} are about to begin their practice battle with {{AP|Gligar}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s lower body is colored dark-blue instead of light-blue.
* When {{TP|Paul|Gliscor}} is sent out, the black lines on its arms are missing, and the upper part of its wings is colored red instead of gray. This error was reused in ''[[DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!]]'', now for [[Ash's Gliscor]].

<gallery>
DP081 Error Miscolored Piplup.png|Miscolored Piplup (bottom middle)
DP081 error.png|Gliscor's arm error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!''' (Japanese: '''ヤンヤンマ！ゲット作戦！！''' ''{{tt|Yanyanma|Yanma}}! Capture Operation!!'') is the 80th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 546th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 22, 2008, and in the United States on October 18, 2008.

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==Blurb==

On the way to Pastoria City, Ash and his friends meet Tyler and his Piplup, Pippy. The pair is hot on the trail of a Yanma; Tyler's only been a Trainer for a week, but he's already spent three days trying to catch that Yanma! Ash and the gang help Tyler track the Yanma down, and Pippy battles it to wear it down. Now Tyler is ready to throw his Poké Ball and complete the capture—except Team Rocket slips in, nabs Yanma, and makes a quick getaway! Unable to find Team Rocket, our heroes can only cheer Tyler up and encourage him to find another Yanma to catch.

Team Rocket sends the purloined Yanma to Team Rocket headquarters, eagerly anticipating a reward from the Boss. But Team Rocket already has plenty of Yanma, so Giovanni sends it back without comment. Team Rocket thinks the Boss is just being generous, so Jessie takes charge of their new Yanma and sets out to catch another Yanma for Giovanni. It's not long before Team Rocket crosses paths with Tyler, who's just found another wild Yanma.

Jessie sends out her new Yanma, which evolves into a surprisingly tough Yanmega. Team Rocket is delighted by Yanmega's powerful Sonic Boom and Ancient Power moves, except the fight with Tyler and Ash scares off the wild Yanma. Team Rocket might not have won this round, but Tyler is dismayed at losing out on another Yanma and Ash and his friends have to urge him not to give up. So when Tyler finds another Yanma and Team Rocket again shows up to spoil the show, Ash has Buizel and Pikachu put Team Rocket in their place. At last, Tyler catches a Yanma without any further interruption, and our heroes congratulate him before they resume their trip to Pastoria City.

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking by a lake, {{an|Dawn}} admires her new [[Ribbon]] and Ash is excited for his [[DP083|next Gym Battle]]. A {{p|Yanma}} flies by and momentarily lands on Dawn's head, prompting Dawn to check her [[Pokédex]] for information. As Yanma flies away, a keen Trainer named {{OBP|Tyler|DP080}} comes running and asks the group if they'd seen a Yanma. Ash tells him it went across the lake and Tyler starts running. Ash and his friends decide to follow him.

Tyler catches up to the Yanma and sends out Pippy, his [[gender|female]] {{p|Piplup}}. Pippy uses {{m|Peck}} but Yanma dodges. Yanma knocks Pippy backwards with {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Pippy tries a {{m|Pound}} attack, though Yanma dodges and knocks her down with {{m|Wing Attack}} before flying off. Tyler falls on his knees after his latest failure at catching the Yanma and Pippy feels the same way.

Tyler sits down with group, revealing that he has only been traveling for a week. He promised himself that he would catch the first Pokémon he saw, hence his determination to catch a Yanma. After Dawn and Ash recall catching their firsts, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and {{AP|Caterpie}} respectively, they offer to help Tyler out. They soon locate Yanma thanks to [[Ash's Staravia]]. Tyler and Pippy prepare to battle, however her {{m|Bubble}} is evaded. Pippy lands two consecutive hits on Yanma. Yanma dives down with {{m|Quick Attack}}, though Pippy counters this Peck and Yanma is sent backwards seeming unable to battle further. Tyler is ready to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but {{TRT}} comes up from the lake and performs their {{motto}}, after which [[Jessie]] throws a Poké Ball and catches Yanma without any effort. The group is shocked and {{TRT}} escapes with their catch, leaving Tyler distraught again.

{{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} comes out of the water, not finding Team Rocket's {{p|Magikarp}} [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]]. Tyler remains sad, but Ash encourages him to not give up. Tyler regains his confidence just as another Yanma flies by and everyone agrees that Tyler can catch this one. By evening, the search ends with no sight of a Yanma. They set up camp and enjoy a meal prepared by Brock. Ash impresses Tyler with his [[Sinnoh League]] [[Badge]]s while Dawn shows off her Ribbons.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket have since delivered their caught Yanma to {{an|Giovanni}} via {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}}. That night the trio dreams of their promotions, having finally delivered a Pokémon to the boss. Meanwhile, at {{an|Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket's headquarters}}, Giovanni receives Jessie's Yanma, delivered to his office by two {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. He uses his laptop to scan the Poké Ball, revealing the [[Pokémon (species)|species]] inside and the [[move]]s it knows, one of which is {{m|Ancient Power}}. He asks about their current supply, and one of the grunts reports that Team Rocket has recently caught a large number of Yanma. The next morning, Delibird returns to the Rocket trio and delivers Yanma back to them. {{MTR}} suggests the Poké Ball contains a powerful Pokémon as a reward from HQ. Jessie and James aren't disappointed to see the very same Yanma, instead they believe Giovanni decided to reward them for catching a powerful Pokémon by returning said Pokémon to them. The two agree that Jessie should be Yanma's Trainer and also decide to catch another Yanma for Giovanni in return.

Meanwhile, the group is ready to catch Yanma and Brock has set up [[Pokémon food]] for it. Pippy uses Peck on another Yanma and knocks it out. Ash tells Tyler to throw a Poké Ball. Tyler is about to, but Team Rocket steps in front of the Yanma. Jessie sends out her Yanma, and Ash sends out {{AP|Chimchar}}. Yanma approaches with Wing Attack, but Chimchar dodges and uses {{m|Flamethrower}}. Meowth defends Giovanni’s gift and {{m|Fury Swipes}} on Chimchar. James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, who greets its Trainer with a friendly {{m|Bite}} before rushing into battle with a {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Yanma uses {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Chimchar dodges both the attacks and scorches Team Rocket’s Pokémon with a {{m|Flame Wheel}}. Yanma recovers and after unleashing an Ancient Power on Chimchar, Yanma [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}. Jessie is pleasantly surprised and calls for a Sonic Boom. Power and momentum are on Yanmega's side and Chimchar is sent flying back. Yanmega knocks the [[twerp]]s around with several more Sonic Booms. Team Rocket is happy that they beat the twerps, but switch targets after the wild Yanma soars away. The villainous trio heads out to pursue their target, leaving Ash's group feeling surprised that Team Rocket actually got competent for once.

Team Rocket soon loses sight of Yanma, so they instead refocus their attention on Yanmega, wondering how it could've learned the Ancient Power necessary for evolving. Not knowing that Yanma had already known Ancient Power when caught, Meowth assumes that Giovanni had taught the move to Yanma before sending it back. Reinvigorated by this seeming act of kindness from their boss, the trio decides to attempt the Yanma heist again. Meanwhile, Brock sets out the Pokémon food again and another Yanma takes the bait. Pippy ambushes Yanma with a Pound attack. Team Rocket reappears in their sub, so Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} to deal with them. Jessie has Yanmega use Ancient Power, but Buizel dodges and strikes back with {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Yanmega is struck down by a Sonic Boom from Buizel, and {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to send Team Rocket blasting off.

Meanwhile, Yanma is eating the Pokémon food and Pippy uses Bubble. Yanma dodges and tries a Wing Attack. After Pippy dodges, Yanma goes over the lake. Pippy immediately dives in and swims to gain on Yanma before landing a hit with Peck. Pippy ducks under the water to dodge Yanma’s retaliation, and resurfaces to attack with Bubble and Peck. Yanma crashes onto the shore. Tyler throws a Poké Ball, but Yanma pops out. However, Tyler doesn't give up and Pippy uses Peck once more. Tyler throws his Poké Ball again and successfully catches Yanma. Ash and his friends congratulate Tyler on his first catch. By evening, Tyler and the group prepare to part ways. Tyler plans on heading towards [[Lake Valor]], and Brock gifts him some Pokémon food for his journey. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends continue on to [[Pastoria City]].

==Major events==
[[File:Jessie Captures Yanma.png|thumb|220px|Yanma being caught]]
* [[Jessie]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Yanma}}.
* {{TRT}} sends Yanma to {{an|Giovanni}}, who sends her back after deciding he does not need her.
* Jessie's Yanma [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* {{OBP|Tyler|DP080}}
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}}; flashback)
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; flashback)
* {{p|Yanma}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}}; new; evolves)
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OBP|Tyler|DP080}}'s; Pippy)
* {{p|Yanma}} ({{OBP|Tyler|DP080}}'s; new)
* {{p|Delibird}} ({{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})

==Trivia==
* This episode has a similar premise to ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]'', though in that episode, the younger Trainer wanted to [[Caught Pokémon|recapture]] {{p|Yanma}} instead.
* This is one of the very few episodes in which {{TRT}} successfully catches a Pokémon for {{an|Giovanni}}, although he sends it back to them. However, Yanma was a wild Pokémon at the time of her catch, so she hadn't been stolen.
* Jessie catching {{TP|Jessie|Yanma}} after someone else weakened it echoes how she caught her {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Shellder}} (although in that case, it was James and his {{TP|James|Weezing}} that weakened the Pokémon).
* Yanma is caught and evolves in this episode. The only Pokémon belonging to a main character to do this before is [[Ash's Caterpie]], who is coincidentally referred by {{Ash}} in this episode. [[Ash's Primeape]] also evolved in its debut episode, though in that case, it evolved prior to being caught. This would not occur again until [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], 574 episodes later.
* Two background tracks from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as music for this episode.
* This episode is one of the few episodes in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear.
* During the second encounter with Team Rocket, [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]] was played.
* This episode contains flashbacks to ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' and ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', the first catches of Ash and Dawn, respectively.
* This is one of the few times Meowth fought alongside Jessie's and James's Pokémon, using {{m|Fury Swipes}} on Ash's Chimchar.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
[[File:Ash Caterpie Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|[[Ash's Caterpie]]]]
* This episode marks the first time one of the main characters' previous Pokémon got a design change from its original appearance. In this case, {{AP|Ash's Caterpie|Butterfree}}'s mouth is changed from yellow to green to match Caterpie's official art.
* This episode features the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first use]] of {{m|Ancient Power}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, even though it was introduced [[Generation II|two generations earlier]].
* The English dub title is loosely based on the phrase "the gift that keeps on giving."
* This is one of the rare episodes where the ''TO BE CONTINUED...'' sign appears on the top-right corner of the screen.
* [[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]] (who was credited under his real name of Ted Lewis in season 1) reprises his role as {{an|Giovanni}}, making him the first returning voice actor to regain one of his roles since the dubbing of the show switched from 4Kids to {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}}.
* This episode was adapted into a book titled ''[[Triple Trouble]]'' by author [[Simcha Whitehill]].

===Errors===
* Ash is upset that Team Rocket would be so cruel as to steal a Trainer's first-caught Pokémon. However, {{OBP|Tyler|DP080}} hadn't caught the {{TP|Jessie|Yanma|Yanmega}} in question, so it technically was never his.
* Before the second battle with Team Rocket, Tyler's Yanma is knocked out. However, at the end of the battle, Yanma is back at the food stand completely recovered.
* During the second battle with Team Rocket, {{an|Brock}}'s food stand disappears.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Strategy with a Smile!''' (Japanese: '''決戦！ヒカリ対ハルカ！！''' ''Decisive Match! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS {{tt|Haruka|May}}!!'') is the 79th episode of {{aniseries|DP}}, and the 545th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 15, 2008, and in the United States on October 11, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the semifinal round of the Wallace Cup and Dawn's Piplup is battling hard against Kyle's Crawdaunt. Dawn breaks out one of her trusted strategies—using Whirlpool to envelop an opponent—but that doesn't do much against Crawdaunt, who hits back with Surf. However, Kyle and his Crawdaunt get a big surprise when Piplup's spinning Bide move knocks Crawdaunt out of the competition. Dawn's creative strategy earns her a spot in the finals and an awkward post-match interview with Jessie, now in full TV star mode as Jessilina.

The other semifinal match pits May against Zoey, and both Coordinators have opted to use their reliable Pokémon: May uses Beautifly, while Zoey goes with Glameow. Zoey looks like she's on her way to an early lead with some gorgeous moves by Glameow, but May has plenty of Contest experience on her side. Beautifly catches Glameow by surprise with its new move, Aerial Ace, and May is declared the winner when time runs out.

After seeing May's performance, Dawn feels a little nervous going into the final battle. She sticks with Piplup while May brings in Glaceon, making its first Contest battle appearance since it evolved from an Eevee. Once again, Dawn is banking on a strong Whirlpool and creative spinning moves to help her win; Glaceon is a tough opponent, and Dawn realizes she can't hold back against an opponent as tough as May. It's a close battle to the finish, but when time runs out, Dawn is the winner! As May returns to Johto and Zoey resumes her own journey, Dawn happily rejoins her friends on the road to Pastoria City and Ash's next Gym battle.

==Plot==
After the collision between {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{an|Dawn}} orders {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to go in the water. {{si|Kyle}} sends {{p|Crawdaunt}} into the water as well. As Piplup and Crawdaunt charge towards each other, Dawn tells Piplup to use {{m|Whirlpool}} which takes Crawdaunt by surprise and costs Kyle points. Kyle counters telling Crawdaunt to use {{m|Surf}} which crashes down on Piplup and sends it backwards. Crawdaunt smoothly lands with Dawn to think of what to do next. Kyle tells Crawdaunt to use {{m|Dark Pulse}} which comes towards Piplup. Dawn tells Piplup to dodge and it spins in between the two Dark Pulses. She orders Piplup to use {{m|Bide}}. While spinning, Piplup starts to glow white, then purple from the attack. Not wanting any surprises to happen, Kyle orders a {{m|Crabhammer}} from Crawdaunt. Crawdaunt jumps in the air about to strike Piplup, but Dawn tells Piplup to release and purple light is shot at Crawdaunt. Crawdaunt gets hit, costing Kyle a lot of points. As the attack is finished, Crawdaunt falls in the water, Piplup lands, and time runs out. The screen is shown, and Dawn wins the round. Afterwards, [[Jessie]] interviews Dawn about her win, but then tries to take all the attention, again.

Next up is {{an|May}} and [[Zoey]]. May sends out {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and Zoey sends out {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}. May starts off telling Beautifly to use {{m|Silver Wind}} which hits Glameow effectively. Glameow takes the hit for a while before Zoey tells Glameow to jump. May orders Beautifly to use {{m|Psychic}} but Zoey tells Glameow to dodge and use {{m|Shadow Claw}}. May tells Beautifly to dodge which Beautifly does gracefully. However, Zoey anticipated that tells Glameow to hit the water. Rising water surrounds Beautifly leaving May undecided want to do next. {{Ash}} and co. comment on May and Zoey's battle so far. Zoey orders Glameow to use {{m|Shock Wave}} which bounces on the water and hits Beautifly. Ash and co. comment on Zoey's [[Contest combination|combinations]]. After the attack makes contact, the water is zapped away with a sparking Beautifly flying backwards. Beautifly shrugs off the electric charge and May comments, in her head, how good a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} Zoey is. Glameow jumps out the water sparkling with an electrical charge glaring at Beautifly. [[Wallace]] makes a statement on the battle along with Jessie, [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Zoey commands an {{m|Iron Tail}} but May counters telling Beautifly to use Silver Wind on the water. Glameow charges through the towering water with Beautifly slyly coming from behind it. May tells Beautifly to use Psychic which sends Glameow backwards. May tells Beautifly to use {{m|Morning Sun}} and Beautifly raises up and starts to glow blindingly. After a while, the glow disperses and Dawn comments on how beautiful it looked. May tells Beautifly to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} and Zoey tells Glameow to use Shadow Claw. The two Pokémon charge at each other over the water and collide resulting in an explosion. Time runs out and May and Zoey look up to see who the victor is. May wins the round.

Dawn gets nervous about the finals and subconsciously squeezes Piplup. Ash and {{an|Brock}} calm down Dawn, and Zoey comes behind and tells Dawn good luck in her next match. Dawn is clearly still nervous, but knows she's done amazing to make it this far and vows to do her best. Jessie interviews May, but once again, tries to bring all the attention upon her. Ash, Brock and Zoey watch the final from the stands, with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} cheerleading and {{AP|Buizel}} also watching his former Trainer battle. In support of May are [[Max]], [[Norman]] and [[Caroline]] watching from [[Petalburg City]] while [[Drew]], [[Harley]] and [[Solidad]] watch from [[Ecruteak City]] in [[Johto]]. Meanwhile, in support of Dawn, [[Johanna]] watches from her home in [[Twinleaf Town]] while {{si|Kenny}} watches from a [[Pokémon Center]]. Dawn and May exchange words and good luck backstage, both promising to give it their all before leaving to report to their sides. With the battle about to begin, Wallace gives some encouraging words and [[Marian]] begins the battle.

[[File:May Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|It's May on the left...]]
[[File:Dawn Wallace Cup outfit.png|thumb|220px|...and Dawn on the right]]
Dawn sends out Piplup and May sends out {{TP|May|Glaceon}} for its first [[Contest Battle]] since [[Evolution|evolving]], which surprises Dawn. Dawn starts off telling Piplup to use Bubble Beam. May tells Glaceon to dodge and use {{m|Secret Power}}. Glaceon glows pink and hits Piplup, which seems to be {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} for a bit. May orders Glaceon to use {{m|Ice Shard}} which has Piplup in a spot. Dawn tells Piplup to go in the water and Glaceon looks menacing at it. Piplup jumps out of the water and Dawn orders Piplup to use Whirlpool. Despite the size of it, May isn't fazed one bit and orders Glaceon to use {{m|Mirror Coat}}. The two collide but Glaceon pushes it back at Piplup which sends it flying backwards. Piplup recovers fast and Dawn tells it to use Bubble Beam. Glaceon is hit hard and May loses points.

May tells Glaceon to use {{m|Shadow Ball}} but Piplup dodges with its spinning move. May is impressed but sees where Piplup will land. Before Piplup lands, May orders Glaceon to use Secret Power. Dawn tries to have Piplup land before Glaceon hits, but Glaceon is too fast. Piplup is sent spinning into the air, but Dawn uses it against May by having Piplup spin gracefully and landing in a pose, which surprised both May and Glaceon. Ash, Brock, and Zoey comment on how well the two are battling. May has Glaceon use Shadow Ball and toss it in the air. Glaceon jumps and flips twice hitting the Shadow Ball with its tail giving it momentum. Dawn has Piplup use Bubble Beam which smashes through the Shadow Ball and hits Glaceon. This surprises May and impresses the judges and [[Marian]].

Dawn tells Piplup to use {{m|Peck}} but May has Glaceon dodge it and use Ice Shard. Dawn counters it by having Piplup block it with Whirlpool. Dawn has Piplup ride the Whirlpool which gets everyone's attention and applause. May tells Glaceon to use Shadow Ball and Dawn has Piplup dodge. The Shadow Ball hits the Whirlpool and becomes a huge splash of water. Dawn has Piplup use Bubble Beam and Piplup comes through the water and uses Bubble Beam. Glaceon is hit hard, again, and May tells it to use Shadow Ball. Dawn responds by using Peck. When the two attacks hit, the Shadow Ball becomes a wall of purple energy which distracts Dawn and Piplup. May tells Glaceon to use Ice Shard which hits Piplup hard. Dawn and May comment on how well the both of them are doing but won't give up. Dawn has Piplup use Whirlpool and May responds with Mirror Coat. Glaceon stands up to it for a while and eventually Glaceon and Piplup both get hit as a result. The two Pokémon are still standing after being washed back to their places and time runs out. May and Dawn look up to see who won the Cup and the points couldn't be closer... but with just .5 points ahead of May, Dawn has won the Wallace Cup! Dawn is speechless, unable to believe that she won while Glaceon lowers its head, ears, and tail sadly. Ash stands up, excited that Dawn won. May tells Glaceon that it did a good job and Glaceon feels better. She gives Dawn her congratulations and Piplup jumps into Dawn's arms. Dawn begins to cry with happiness and thanks her partner, telling him that he was the one who earned their victory.

Soon, it's time for the presentation. Wallace gives his congratulations to Dawn, telling her she is a very talented Coordinator before awarding her the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}. Dawn, who still can't believe she won, thanks him as she receives her second {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] towards the [[Grand Festival]]. The entire audience applauds for Dawn, she does her pose and Piplup, Buneary, Pachirisu, and Ambipom jump up to celebrate her win. Wallace gives his farewells and has {{DL|Wallace|Milotic}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the air creating a geyser creating a glittery effect, bringing the Wallace Cup to a close.

With the Wallace Cup over, everyone is saying their goodbyes as May prepares to head back to Johto. Dawn tells May that she'd forgotten what it felt like to be in the final round of a Contest and to feel at one with her Pokémon and May tells her friend that she next time they battle she'll be the one that wins. She wishes Ash and Zoey luck in their endeavors, and they wish her luck in her upcoming Johto Contests. Soon the boat and May are leaving, and May waves and says goodbye to her friends, and everyone responds by waving back. Dawn happily waves her newfound friend and fellow Coordinator goodbye, now with her losing streak broken, an amazing victory under her belt and her Contest confidence fully restored.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Aqua Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Dawn holding the Aqua Ribbon]]
* {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|May}} defeat {{si|Kyle}} and [[Zoey]], respectively, in the semifinals of the [[Wallace Cup]].
* [[May's Beautifly]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
* Dawn and May face each other in the finals.
* [[May's Glaceon]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Secret Power}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
* Dawn wins the Wallace Cup and her second {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]], the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, finally breaking her losing streak.
* May and Zoey leave the group, and May returns to [[Johto]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* [[Solidad]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Norman]]
* [[Caroline]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* {{si|Kyle}}
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{OP|Drew|Roserade}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}})
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace#Milotic|Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Crawdaunt}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode concludes the five-part [[Wallace Cup]] arc.
* [[Together|Together2008]] replaced Together as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], an Australian children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing.
* The English [[dub]] title is a reference to the famous saying "''service with a smile''".
* This episode marks the first time Dawn has won a [[Ribbon]] since ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', 52 episodes before.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* This episode is the 27th episode of [[S11|the eleventh season]]. The previous episode in which Dawn won a Ribbon was the 27th episode of [[S10|the tenth]].
* In the Japanese version, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|May}} read the [[title card]] of this episode.
* Dawn's first opponent looks very similar to [[Cherry]] from ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]''.
*[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used.
* This episode marks the last appearance of [[Solidad]], [[Norman]], and [[Caroline]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
** This episode also marks both May and [[Max]]'s last physical appearance in the main series until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', 670 episodes later.
*** This also marks May's last speaking appearance. This is due to her Japanese voice actress, [[KAORI]], coming down with a vocal disorder called {{wp|spasmodic dysphonia}}, severely impairing her ability to speak and causing her to retire from voice acting in the series.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[May's Beautifly]].

===Errors===
* In the English dub, when [[Zoey]] tells [[Ash's friends|the group]] that {{an|May}} is doing an interview, she says '''''he's''''' doing an interview. This was fixed in later airings.
* Like the [[DP078|previous episode]], in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{m|Silver Wind}} is incorrectly translated as ''Asa de Prata'', which actually means "Silver Wing".

===Dub edits===
* Dawn and May read the title card of this episode.

==In other languages==
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'''Pruning a Passel of Pals!''' (Japanese: '''激闘！それぞれのバトル！！''' ''Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!!'') is the 78th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 544th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 8, 2008, alongside [[DP077]] as part of a one-hour special, and in the United States on September 27, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With Dawn and her friends safely past the appeals round of the Wallace Cup, the girls enjoy an opportunity to sit back and chat while Ash, who can't sleep, decides to take a walk near Lake Valor. He gets the shock of his life when he sees a glowing entity above the lake, which just might be a Legendary Pokémon like the ones said to live in Lake Verity and Lake Acuity! But any further investigation will have to wait until the next morning, after the Wallace Cup resumes.

As the battles begin, size proves to be no obstacle for Dawn's Buneary as it uses acrobatic footwork to defeat its opponent Wailmer. This round is off to a great start for Dawn, but Jessie is depressed that she didn't even make it to this stage of the Contest. Fortunately, James and Meowth remind her that she can always pose as a Contest reporter to get back in the spotlight. Dawn clinches a place in the semifinals, and then it's time for Ash and Buizel to battle Kyle the Coordinator and his Lanturn.

Kyle has had plenty of time to study Buizel's moves, an edge which helps him knock Ash out of the competition. With Dawn through and Ash out, that leaves May and Zoey still to compete. They win their matches and advance to the semifinals, so Dawn will definitely have to face either May or Zoey if she wants to win the Aqua Ribbon! But to get to the final round, she'll have to defeat Kyle and his Crawdaunt—is her Piplup up to the task?

==Plot==
{{an|Dawn}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Zoey]] are seen in their [[Hotel Grand Lake|Lakeside Resort]] room sitting on the floor, chatting. Dawn explains the [[Johanna|her mother]]’s [[Top Coordinator]] title inspired her to compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. May reveals that she struggled with Pokémon at the [[AG001|beginning of her journey]], but [[AG013|later found joy in Contests]]. A sudden crash interrupts the girls’ conversation, but it turns out to be {{Ash}} who was dreaming about being in the middle of a tough battle. Ash decides to take a walk along the [[Valor Lakefront]] with {{AP|Pikachu}}.

While looking over [[Lake Valor]], Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} enjoy the night breeze. Ash tells Pikachu how happy he is with his decision to compete in the [[Wallace Cup]], adding that Buizel is performing exceptionally. Ash believes that the competition is stirring up something brand new for him and Buizel that can only be good for their future growth. Suddenly, the two notice a small whirlpool in the water. A {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|projected soul}} emerges before returning to the lake. Ash barges into his room, hurriedly describing the projected soul to {{an|Brock}} and the girls. [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} on Ash to wake him up, but Ash assures them he is fine. The five sit down to discuss the mysterious light at Lake Valor and Dawn remembers the {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|projected soul}} [[DP001|she saw]] emerge from [[Lake Verity]] on her first day as a Trainer. May says that while she was in [[Snowpoint City]] she heard stories about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] that lives in [[Lake Acuity]]. Zoey, being from Snowpoint City herself, confirms this as she heard the same stories when she was young. Zoey admits that the three [[Sinnoh]] lakes have similar legends, and Brock considers whether these sightings are connected to the Space-Time legend.

The second round of the Wallace Cup begins the next day. [[Wallace]] greets the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s. The match ups are announced, and Dawn finds out that she will be the first to battle. Spurred on by her friends, Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} to battle an unnamed Trainer's {{p|Wailmer}}. Wailmer shoots out a {{m|Brine}}, which sends Buneary into the air and costs Dawn some early points. Buneary uses the spout to perform backwards somersaults. The dynamic display of cuteness earns high praise from Wallace and Wailmer's Trainer to lose big points. Buneary uses {{m|Bounce}} continuously on Wailmer, and its Trainer loses even more points. Then Wailmer approaches with {{m|Surf}}, causing Dawn to lose points before Buneary takes control of the situation with a spin. Buneary strikes her opponent with some {{m|Dizzy Punch}}es. Wailmer retaliates with an acrobatic display of {{m|Hidden Power}}, but Buneary leaps out the way and races towards Wailmer as the Hidden Power follows her. She bounces off Wailmer and out of the way, and Hidden Power hits Wailmer instead. Wailmer tries a {{m|Body Slam}}, but Buneary's {{m|Ice Beam}} freezes it solid and it falls back into the pool. Finally, the timer reaches zero, and Dawn and Buneary win. Her friends also do well; Ash and {{AP|Buizel}} defeat a {{p|Kecleon}}, [[Zoey's Shellos]] knocks a {{p|Mareep}} out with {{m|Mud Bomb}} while May and {{TP|May|Skitty}} use {{m|Blizzard}} to clear the round.

[[Jessie]], as Jessilina, is on the sidelines, upset that she did not make it to the second round. {{MTR}} and [[James]] try to cheer Jessie up by suggesting they become reporters. Jessie returns with her bold Jessadia disguise, ready to take the media by storm. Later, Dawn and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} advance to the semi-finals after winning their quarter-final battle, this time over a girl with her {{p|Pelipper}}.

Now it's Ash's turn to battle, this time with {{si|Kyle}}. Ash sends out Buizel, and Kyle sends out {{p|Lanturn}}. Dawn scans Lanturn on her [[Pokédex]], and the others are concerned because Lanturn's part {{t|Electric}} gives it the [[Type#Type effectiveness|advantage]] over {{t|Water}} Pokémon like Buizel. Lanturn starts things off with {{m|Charge}}, with the powerful display causing Ash to lose points. Buizel launches a {{m|Sonic Boom}} into the water, knocking Lanturn high into the air, costing Kyle a quarter of his points. However, that gives Lanturn the added height to launch a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Buizel, who is left paralyzed. Brock notes that because Charge increases the power of the next Electric-type attack used, the Thunderbolt did even more damage to Buizel. The mid-air display of a supereffective attack drops Ash's points down to half. Kyle confidently declares he already knows all of Ash's strategies and how to counter them because of Ash's decision to use Buizel in all the Contest rounds rather than switch Pokémon like all the other Coordinators. Lanturn launches {{m|Ice Beam}} in mid-air, costing Ash points. Ash calls for an {{m|Aqua Jet}} with a spin, and the improvised "Ice Aqua Jet" strikes Lanturn. Wallace is awed by the attack, as is May, and Kyle is left with only thirty percent of his point total. Buizel gets hit by {{m|Hydro Pump}} and then returns to the stage. Buizel uses {{m|Water Pulse}} but fails due to Lanturn’s counter Thunderbolt. The collision creates a shower, catching Ash and Buizel in a short but intense downpour. Just then, time runs out and Kyle has the most points, eliminating Ash from the Wallace Cup. Afterwards, Jessadia interviews Ash after his loss. Jessadia raves about how Buizel's Ice Aqua Jet is the talk of the tournament and how even Wallace was amazed. Her exaggerated enthusiasm, however, leaves Ash nervous in front of the camera. Zoey and May clear their quarter-final battles with {{p|Misdreavus}} and {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and join Dawn and Kyle in the semi-finals. Marian later compliments Jessadia's event coverage and says that she heard that Jessadia was an assistant reporter at the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

Back at the hotel, the group are sad that Ash didn't make it to the semi-finals. Dawn reminds him that she is pleased to see her "Ice Aqua Jet" technique finally perfected. Ash admits that [[Contest Battle]]s are tough, but his Buizel was moving in perfect sync and that he'd do better next time. Ash pipes up again and looks forward to cheering everyone else on. Brock admits the competition is stiff with May versus Zoey, while Dawn still needs to beat Kyle. The three girls vow do the best and hope for photo finish.

The following day, Marian announces that today is the final day of the Wallace Cup. In preparation for her semi-finals match, Dawn offers Piplup some encouragement before [[recall]]ing him and placing him into a [[Ball Capsule]]. Marian calls for the time to begin, so Dawn calls out Piplup with a Foamy [[Seal]] and Kyle calls out his {{p|Crawdaunt}}. Piplup twirls into action with a Bubble Beam, while Crawdaunt uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}} to counter.

==Major events==
[[File:Wallace Cup semifinalists.png|thumb|220px|The Wallace Cup semifinalists]]
* {{Ash}} sees the spirit of {{p|Azelf}} at [[Lake Valor]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} compare about their encounters with the {{an|lake guardians}}.
* {{an|May}}'s {{p|Bulbasaur}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] all the way into a {{TP|May|Venusaur}} during her travels in [[Johto]].
* {{AP|Buizel}} perfects the Ice Aqua Jet [[Contest combination|combination]].
* Ash loses his second match in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] to {{si|Kyle}}.
* May, {{an|Dawn}}, [[Zoey]], and Kyle advance to the semifinals.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[May's Venusaur]]
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; spirit form only)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* {{si|Kyle}}
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Venusaur}} ({{OP|May|Venusaur}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}})
* {{p|Lanturn}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)
* {{p|Crawdaunt}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)
* {{p|Mothim}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Mareep}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Kecleon}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; spirit; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Sunflora}}

==Trivia==
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} is used as background music.
* [[Wallace]] and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[DP079|next episode]].
* After Ash's encounter with {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, {{an|May}} tells of a story she heard about a mysterious [[Legendary Pokémon]], likely to be {{p|Uxie}}, during her pitstop at [[Snowpoint City]].
* Jessie's Jessadia persona was first used during the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
* This is the only episode during May's return where [[Max]], [[Drew]], [[Harley]], [[Norman]], and [[Caroline]] don't appear in any capacity.
* It is revealed that [[Snowpoint City]] is [[Zoey]]'s [[hometown]].
* Background music from the [[List of original series episodes#Johto League arc|Johto League arc]] is used in the beginning of Dawn and Kyle's battle.
* Neither {{an|Dawn}}, May, [[Zoey]], or [[Jessie]] are seen in regular outfits throughout this episode. Only Ash changes back into his regular outfit halfway through, and is also seen in it when encountering Azelf.
** This is the only episode where May isn't seen in her regular outfit during her return.
* This episode marks one of the extremely rare occasions that a member of Team Rocket, Jessie in this case, refers to one of the main characters by name, in order to stay in-character as Jessadia.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode confirms that [[May's Venusaur]] is female, also marking the animated series debut of Venusaur's [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]].
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[May's Skitty]], {{TP|May|Wartortle}}, {{TP|May|Munchlax}}, and Venusaur.

===Errors===
* In Dawn's first match, Buneary's [[Ball Capsule]] has a Foamy [[Seal]], but then it changes to a Heart Seal when it opens.
* In several scenes, May's belly button disappears.
* In the scene where [[Paul]] appears, a {{p|Sunflora}} has petals the same color as its body and a face the shade of yellow its petals should be.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, when {{si|Kyle}}'s {{p|Lanturn}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on [[Ash's Buizel]], {{an|Brock}} acts as if Buizel was attacking instead of Lanturn.

<gallery>
DP078 Seal error.png|The Seal error
DP078 Sunflora Error.png|The miscolored Sunflora (bottom left)
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Staging a Heroes' Welcome!''' (Japanese: '''みんなライバル！ミクリカップ！！''' ''Everyone's a Rival! {{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}} Cup!!'') is the 77th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 543rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 8, 2008, alongside [[DP078]] as part of a one-hour special, and in the United States on September 20, 2008.

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==Blurb==

The day before the Wallace Cup, Zoey shows up at Lake Valor for the competition. She says hi to Dawn and meets May for the first time; while she's there, she also admits to Ash that Coordinators can still learn from regular Trainers, too. Not far away, Jessie is shocked to learn that she won the Solaceon Ribbon all by herself, without the use of any secret plans or cheats. Then it's on to the Wallace Cup and a dramatic entrance from Wallace himself—he'll even be one of the judges in the appeals performance round!

May and her Wartortle take the stage first and put on a great performance. In contrast, Jessie and Wobbuffet's appeals round performance doesn't actually seem to have much appeal for the judges. Then Zoey's new Finneon makes its dazzling Contest debut, which ratchets up the pressure on Dawn. It doesn't help Dawn's nerves when Ash and Buizel have a terrific performance, either; afraid of failing again, she's almost ready to quit before she starts.

Piplup responds to Dawn's anxiety with a well-timed attack that snaps Dawn back into reality. She tries to relax as she heads onstage with Ambipom, and indeed, Ambipom puts on a performance that showcases its best qualities without relying on too much flash. With the first round over, it's up to the judges to decide which Coordinators are moving on the second round. Jessie is in for a disappointment, but Dawn is relieved to know she'll be battling in the second round along with Ash, Zoey, and May!

==Plot==
With a day before the [[Wallace Cup]], the group venture in [[Valor Lakefront]] to take in the excitement. {{an|Brock}} starts flirting with a female vendor when {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab|jabs}} him. {{an|May}} laughs at the sight, noting Croagunk has taken over [[Max]]'s job. {{an|Dawn}}, however, is really nervous now about the competition and her appetite is being affected. Ash finally registers for the Wallace Cup when [[Zoey]] appears. Zoey is surprised to see Ash entering the Wallace Cup and is further surprised when she learns that [[Wallace]] himself recommended it to him, though she quickly relents, as she's come to realize that she needs to learn from both Contests and regular battles if she expects to be Top Coordinator. The rest of {{ashfr|the group}} show up and Dawn introduces May to Zoey. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], dressed as Jessilina, is also entering, still thinking that [[James]] and {{MTR}} helped her win the [[Solaceon Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. James quickly denies having helped her with the Contest, leaving Jessie speechless about having won the [[a:File:Solaceon Ribbon.png|Solaceon Ribbon]] all by herself.

The day of the Wallace Cup arrives, and [[Marian]] welcomes the crowd and Contest hopefuls. While May is all ready, Dawn is struggling with her hair again. May fixes it up, and Zoey says Dawn was like this during [[DP011|her debut]], meaning she is extra nervous. Dawn admits that she worries about whether she can still do a good job or not but receives encouragement from her friends. Soon, Marian welcomes Contest Master Wallace to the stage, and he makes his appearance in an impressive way along with his {{p|Milotic}}. Marian informs the audience he will be a special judge and proceeds to present the other [[Contest Judge|judges]]: [[Raoul Contesta]] from the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] from the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], and [[Nurse Joy]] from the Lake Valor [[Pokémon Center]]. She explains that the winning {{pkmn|Coordinator}} will receive the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, a special [[Ribbon]] that is valid to use in any [[region]].

May opens the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], presenting her {{TP|May|Wartortle}} to the crowd with a Pink Foamy [[Seal]]. Her family are watching from the [[Petalburg Gym]] while rivals [[Drew]], [[Solidad]], and [[Harley]] also following May on TV from [[Ecruteak City]]. May has Wartortle skip across the water field with a {{m|Rapid Spin}} before finishing up with a dazzling {{m|Aqua Tail}} that spreads throughout the entire stadium. The judges, especially Wallace, applaud May's performance and shower Wartortle with praise. Later, Jessilina takes to the stage with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, who trips over after he emerges from his {{i|Poké Ball}}, though the audience laughs as they believe it was intentional. Jessie runs right at Wobbuffet and is propelled into the air by his {{m|Counter}}. She lands atop Wobbuffet’s head; however, the unique performance leaves the crowd and the judges equally silent. Zoey's turn comes up revealing she has obtained a {{p|Finneon}}. It leaps out of the water for a {{m|Silver Wind}} that reaches across the entire pool. Finneon follows up with a {{m|Safeguard}} to showcase its luminescent scales and swims up its own {{m|Waterfall}} attack for a spectacular finish.

Ash's act with {{AP|Buizel}} starts off by punching the Ele-Seal effect before transitioning into a speedy {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Buizel uses its inflatable collar to make an abrupt stop and then leaps from the pool using {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Ash finishes things off with a {{m|Water Gun}} aimed at the water field, kicking up a huge splash of water for a dazzling display. The display of power combined with an exceptional appeal goes over well with the judges. However [[Paul]] catches the appeal on TV and is unimpressed to see Ash has entered a Pokémon Contest.

By now, Dawn is extremely nervous that she will embarrass herself, and gets rather uptight. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} knows she can do it though and wakes her up with a blast of {{m|Bubble Beam}}. After a small stumble, she sends out {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} in a flurry of pink hearts and showcases her magnificent tails with a twirling {{m|Double Hit}}. Backstage, Zoey compliments Dawn's return to a natural and simplistic appeal, while May is inspired to see how well Ambipom is working with Dawn post-[[trade]] and [[Evolution]]. Dawn has Ambipom aim {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} attacks at the water field for a fountain effect. The judges commend Dawn’s performance for its excellent timing and display of cuteness. Wallace adds praise for the appeal's combination of exceptional power and technique.

Backstage, Dawn rejoins her friends who all shower her with applause. However, even though the appeal went well, Dawn is still nervous about the results, knowing that she felt confident before only to be disappointed. May reminds Dawn to have faith in herself. Everyone's attention is caught by Marian, who has the results of the first round's evaluation. Ash, May, Zoey and Dawn have all advanced to the Top 16 and the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Jessilina, however, is crushed as her Wallace Cup chances are quashed. Dawn is thrilled by the result, and with a renewed confidence she hopes to win the entire competition.

==Major events==
[[File:Wallace Cup Top 16 Battle Stage.png|thumb|220px|The Wallace Cup quarterfinalists]]
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|May}}, [[Jessie|Jessilina]], and [[Zoey]] enter the [[Wallace Cup]].
* May and Zoey meet for the first time.
* May's {{p|Squirtle}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|May|Wartortle}} during her travels in [[Johto]] and learned {{m|Aqua Tail}}.
* Zoey is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Finneon}}.
* Ash, Dawn, May, and Zoey make it to the [[Contest Battle]]s while Jessilina loses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{si|Kyle}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[May's Wartortle]]

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* [[Solidad]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Norman]]
* [[Caroline]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
* {{si|Kyle}}
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Wartortle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Wartortle}} ({{OP|May|Wartortle}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Finneon}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Chatot}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (Coordinator's)

==Trivia==
[[File:Sakura and Tomoyo DP077.png|thumb|220px|Sakura and Tomoyo lookalikes]]
* [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]], {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}}, and [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] are used as insert songs during the [[Appeal|performances]] of {{an|May}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Dawn}}, respectively.
* Both May and Dawn had most of their [[rival]]s appear in this episode, either in cameos or throughout the course of the episode: Drew, Harley, and Solidad for May; and Zoey and Kenny for Dawn. It should be noted that Ash's rival [[Paul]] also had a brief appearance. [[Nando]] was the only one of Dawn's or Ash's main rivals at the time not to appear.
* This is the only episode of the [[Wallace Cup]] arc in which {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} appears.
* Two girls near the beginning of the episode resemble {{wp|Sakura Kinomoto}} and {{wp|Tomoyo Daidōji}} from ''{{wp|Cardcaptor Sakura}}''. This is most likely a joke about how their hats, which resemble the one Wallace wears, also resemble the school uniform hats of ''Cardcaptor Sakura''.
* The two men who visited the [[Café Cabin|Mountain Hut Maid Café]] in ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' make a brief reappearance in this episode, standing in front of one of the festival stalls on the near the beginning.
* The two children running and wearing {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Weavile}} masks may be a reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* This is the second [[Pokémon Contest]] [[DP061|in a row]] that {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}} almost slips out of Dawn's hand due to her nervousness.
* This episode marks one of the very rare occasions that [[Jessie]] sends out {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, as opposed to him popping out of his Poké Ball on his own accord.
* Some of the participating {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s bear [[Animated series character recycling|striking resemblances]] to previous [[Character of the day|characters of the day]]:
** One resembles [[Cherry]], who appeared in ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]''.
** Another resembles [[Temacu]], who appeared in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''.
** Two resemble [[Oscar and Andi]], who appeared in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''.
* In ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'', 37 episodes later, it is revealed that [[Ursula]] had lost in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.
* {{TRT}} does not blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode, though Jessie is briefly launched into the sky as part of her act.
* This episode marks Ash's second and final participation in an official Pokémon Contest.
** This is also the debut of Ash's Contest outfit.
* This episode marks the first time that a [[first partner Pokémon]] owned by a main character has evolved off-screen.
* Despite the [[move]] having existed since [[Generation I]], this marks the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] that {{m|Waterfall}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, and it is so far the only time Waterfall has been used in the animated series.

===Errors===
[[File:DP077 error.png|thumb|200px|May's missing gloves]]
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} drags {{an|Brock}} away from the woman selling crepes, May's gloves disappear.
* When {{MTR}} and [[James]] show their displeasure at Jessie's performance, there is a sound indicating a Pokémon coming out of its Poké Ball, despite {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} already being outside its Ball.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], {{m|Silver Wind}} is mistakenly translated as ''Asa de Prata'', which actually means "Silver Wing".

===Dub edits===
* In the scene where Croagunk drags Brock away from a vendor; in the English dub, May mentions that Croagunk is now doing Max's job. In the original Japanese version, she says that Brock hasn't changed at all.
* When Jessie claims that James and Meowth helped her during the [[Solaceon Town]] Contest in the English dub, James says, "We didn't do a bloody thing!". On some prints, the line is dubbed to "We didn't do a single thing!" since "bloody" is classified as a vulgar word in some English-speaking countries.

==In other languages==
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'''A Full Course Tag Battle!''' (Japanese: '''レストラン七つ星！タッグバトルでフルコース！！''' ''Seven Stars Restaurant! Tag Battle for a Full Course!!'') is the 76th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 542nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 24, 2008, and in the United States on September 13, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

May has arrived at Lake Valor to see her old friends and compete in the Wallace Cup. She's brought presents for everyone and a new Pokémon, Glaceon—it's the new Evolution of her trusty Eevee, which she evolved in Snowpoint City. Always one for a good meal, May has lunch reservations for everyone at the Seven Stars Restaurant, a popular eatery where diners have to defeat the owner and his fiancé, Charleton and Charlene, before they can sit down to their meal. Ash and Brock partner up for the first tag battle, and easily defeat Charleton's Snorlax and Charlene's Munchlax with Pikachu and Sudowoodo.

May and Dawn are up next, and they're determined not to let the boys outdo them. Dawn chooses Piplup and May chooses Blaziken, while Charleton picks Girafarig and Charlene sends out her Drifloon. Before their battle can get into gear, there's horrible news: someone has just stolen all the food from the restaurant! The thought of no food has May seeing red, and she promptly orders Munchlax to sniff out the offenders. Munchlax leads everyone straight to Team Rocket, who are indeed gulping down all the gourmet fare. May and Dawn decide they'll have their tag battle after all by beating Team Rocket; a combination of Glaceon and Buneary puts Team Rocket on ice, while also earning May and Dawn their lunch ticket.

Since it'll take time for lunch to be prepared, May and Dawn decide they'll still have a tag battle with Charleton and Charlene, just for fun. Girafarig and Drifloon are hardly pushovers, but they're no match for Piplup and Blaziken's fusion combination of fire and ice. With the battle over, it's finally time to eat. Then, May gets caught up on the latest news as she and her friends prepare for the Wallace Cup, which promises to be a big event for everyone!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are waiting at Port Valor on the [[Valor Lakefront]] for former traveling companion {{an|May}}. Just then a {{TP|May|Beautifly}} flies across the lake towards them. {{an|Dawn}} scans it with her [[Pokédex]], and the Beautifly lands on Ash's head. Ash wonders if he knows this Beautifly as a ferry comes towards them with May waving from the bow. After greeting each other on the pier, May gives Ash a wooden {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{an|Brock}} a wooden {{p|Ursaring}}. She gives Dawn a present, which turns out to be a {{p|Piplup}} necklace. {{TRT}} is spying on the group, and grumpily note the arrival of the "[[Hoenn]] [[twerp]]ette". Their stomachs rumble and they complain about being broke.

The group walks up some stairs and Ash asks about [[Max]]. May replies that her younger brother is back at the [[Petalburg Gym]], taking care of [[Norman|their father's]] Pokémon, just like Brock showed him. May reveals that she has been in [[Sinnoh]] for the past three days, as she wanted to do something in [[Snowpoint City]] first. She sends out her newly evolved {{TP|May|Glaceon}}, explaining that there is an ice cave {{rt|217|Sinnoh|near Snowpoint City}}, where an [[Ice Rock|ice crystal]] makes {{p|Eevee}} evolve. May hopes her Glaceon will be perfect for the [[Johto]] Contests. She shows Dawn her three [[Ribbon]]s, but not before saying that she can't beat either [[Drew]] or [[Harley]] at the moment. May tells Dawn that Ash told her all about her, including her two recent losses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, however May explains that her Johto Contest campaign isn't going very well either, so the [[Wallace Cup]] should be both of their comeback Contests. Ash's stomach rumbles, and May reveals that she has made reservations at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]], the most popular restaurant in Valor Lakefront.

The group enters the restaurant, much to Team Rocket's jealousy, and are greeted by the Maitre d'. He leads them to the next set of doors, but a young man bursts out of them and says that he will go and train, and that he will eat there if it is the last thing he does, before running off. The Maitre d' leads them through the doors to a battlefield and explains that only those who beat the proprietor and his fiancée are allowed to eat at the restaurant. [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]] introduce themselves, and the Maitre d' suggests that the group should battle two at a time and have [[Multi Battle|Tag Battles]]. May and Dawn decide to pair up, and so Brock and Ash get ready to battle first.

Brock selects his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} while Ash sends in {{AP|Pikachu}}; Roman sends out {{p|Snorlax}} and Kylie sends out {{p|Munchlax}}. Dawn scans them both on her Pokédex. Roman suggests that they all launch their moves at the same time, and Ash and Brock agree. The judge starts the battle. Snorlax uses {{m|Mega Punch}}, Munchlax uses {{m|Giga Impact}}, while Sudowoodo and Pikachu counter with {{m|Double-Edge}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}} respectively. Double-Edge breaks through Giga Impact, and Pikachu dodges Mega Punch before hitting with Volt Tackle. Both Snorlax and Munchlax are knocked out from the single blows. The swift victory takes Ash and Brock by surprise. Roman invites the winners to proceed through to the restaurant and place orders, but Ash says that it is all of them or none of them. Roman admits this round won't be so easy, and sends out {{p|Girafarig}} while Kylie calls out her {{p|Drifloon}}. May comments on how cute Drifloon is. Dawn sends in {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and May sends out {{TP|May|Blaziken}} which is looking stronger than ever.

Just as the judge is about to start the battle there is a loud crash and a waiter runs in from the restaurant saying that all the food has been stolen. Everyone is shocked, and May's eyes grow red with anger as she promises that the culprits won't get away with it. The group inspects the restaurant, finding it completely destroyed. The Chef reports that every morsel of food has been stolen. Roman starts to despair, but May sends out her {{TP|May|Munchlax}}. May suggests that Kylie send out hers too. Both Munchlax dash about the restaurant to pick up the scent of the food, though only May's picks up a scent trail, leading everyone to outside.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is stuffing their faces. Munchlax, and the group, discover them, so they finish the food off before any of them can react. They perform their {{motto}}. May is amazed by the new motto, but when Brock points out a fridge nearby, she gets angry again. Brock and Ash are about to intervene, but May and Dawn decide to handle the situation themselves with Glaceon and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} respectively. {{TP|James|Carnivine}} uses {{m|Bullet Seed}} and Seviper uses {{m|Poison Tail}}, but both are countered with a double {{m|Ice Beam}}, pushing them back into Team Rocket and freezing them all. Glaceon uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to lift them into the air, and Buneary uses {{m|Bounce}} to send them blasting off. Buneary starts fawning over Pikachu, which May notices, causing Dawn to comment that Buneary is a big fan of Pikachu.

Back at the restaurant, Roman thanks the group for recovering the food and decides to let them eat without having a battle. The Chef adds that it will take some time to prepare the food, as it must be made fresh. May and Dawn decide to have their Tag Battle while they're waiting. Girafarig and Drifloon face off against Piplup and Blaziken. Girafarig uses {{m|Bite}}, Drifloon uses {{m|Constrict}}, Blaziken uses {{m|Blaze Kick}} and Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Drifloon spins to bat away the Bubble Beam and grabs Piplup with Constrict while Girafarig dodges Blaze Kick before biting down on Blaziken’s ankle. To escape Drifloon's Constrict, Dawn calls for a {{m|Whirlpool}} attack. Both Drifloon and Girafarig are caught in the Whirlpool and pushed up towards the ceiling. May tells Dawn to get Piplup to use Bubble Beam, and when it hits she tells Blaziken to jump above them and use {{m|Fire Spin}}. The two attacks meet with Girafarig and Drifloon in the middle, creating a fusion of fire and water. The combination attack knocks out Girafarig and Drifloon. May and Dawn celebrate with high fives. Everyone compliments the battlers and then the Maitre d' announces that lunch is ready.

Following their meal, the group steps outside onto a balcony overlooking [[Lake Valor]]. May asks Ash if he still has his half of the {{to|Terracotta}} Ribbon, and both hold their halves up. May tells the group that it has become her lucky charm, causing Dawn to show the group the Ribbon that [[Johanna|her mother]] gave her, which is her lucky charm. Ash reveals to May that [[Wallace]] suggested he enter the Wallace Cup with {{AP|Buizel}}, shocking May. And so Ash, May and Dawn all prepare to enter the Wallace Cup, all determined to win.

==Major events==
[[File:May DP series.png|thumb|220px|May making her return]]
* {{an|May}} arrives at [[Lake Valor]] for the [[Wallace Cup]].
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} reunite with May, while {{an|Dawn}} and May meet for the first time.
* May's {{p|Eevee}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|May|Glaceon}} while in [[Snowpoint City]], and to have learned {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.
* It is revealed in a flashback that [[Drew]]'s {{p|Roselia}} has evolved into a {{TP|Drew|Roserade}}.
* May is revealed to have won three [[Johto]] [[Ribbon]]s.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}})
* [[Drew's Roserade]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]] (flashback)
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Drew]] (flashback)
* [[Harley]] (flashback)
* [[Norman]] (flashback)
* [[Caroline]] (flashback)
* [[Roman]]
* [[Kylie]]
* Maitre d'
* [[Battle judge]]
* Chef

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ({{OP|May|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}}; debut)
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}}; flashback)
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{OP|Drew|Roserade}}; flashback)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Harley]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Roman]]'s)
* {{p|Girafarig}} ([[Roman]]'s)
* {{p|Drifloon}} ([[Kylie]]'s)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Kylie]]'s)

==Trivia==
* Much like {{an|Misty}}'s guest appearance in ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' and ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]'', {{an|May}} makes a temporary return.
* An instrumental version of [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]] is used during the {{pkmn|battle}} with {{TRT}}. [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is also used as background music.
** On another note, I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~ was left in the English [[dub]] as the background music for the first time.
* [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]] are based on the {{tc|Rich Boy}} and {{tc|Lady}} of the same names, both of whom can be battled in the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* The episode's English dub title is the first dub title since ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)]]'' to simply be a translation of the Japanese title, although without the mention of the Seven Stars Restaurant.
* When {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{TP|May|Blaziken}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} connect and combine together, {{Ash}} refers to ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', during which [[Tucker]] used a similar attack against him.
* This episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}} on the same day that {{game|Platinum}} was released in Japan.
* [[Ted Lewis]] returns to the series in this episode under the pseudonym of '''Ed Paul''', having been laid off with every other voice actor except for [[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]] and [[Kayzie Rogers]] after [[S08|the eighth season of Pokémon]]. This makes him the third of the main cast to return to the series, the first two being [[Rachael Lillis]] and [[Maddie Blaustein]]. Lewis was part of the main cast on two occasions: first voicing [[James]] from ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' to ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'' and {{Tracey}} during the [[Orange Islands]] arc.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* This is the only episode of the [[Wallace Cup]] arc in which [[Wallace]] does not appear.
* The wood carvings that May gives to Ash and {{an|Brock}} are a reference to a popular souvenir in {{wp|Hokkaido}} (the area of Japan that [[Sinnoh]] is based on), which are wooden carvings in the form of bears fishing or hunting, since they are the most abundant animals there.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[May's Blaziken]].

===Errors===
[[File:DP076 error.png|thumb|200px|May's miscolored glove]]
* In one scene in the original version, {{p|Drifloon}} is colored pink instead of purple. This is corrected in the English dub and subsequent Japanese airings, including DVD releases.
* When May sends out {{TP|May|Munchlax}} and {{TP|May|Glaceon}}, May's left glove is black and fingerless, like Ash's gloves.
* Kylie's Munchlax uses {{m|Giga Impact}} in this episode, a move it [[Animated series move errors|cannot learn in the games]].
** Also, Roman's Girafarig uses {{m|Bite}}, which it cannot learn in the games either.
* The [[Pokédex]] accidentally says that {{p|Snorlax}} can eat {{tt|400 pounds|‪181.4369 kilograms‬}} of food instead of {{tt|900|‪408.2331 kilograms}}. This appears to be due to only the measurement unit being changed without converting it properly from kilograms to pounds, as the Pokédex states that Snorlax can eat {{tt|400 ''kilograms''|‪881.849 pounds}} of food in the original.
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Our Cup Runneth Over!''' (Japanese: '''コンテストマスター・ミクリ登場！！''' ''Enter Contest Master {{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}}!!'') is the 75th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 541st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 17, 2008, and the United States on September 6, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Wallace, a Coordinator star and former Gym Leader, is bringing his Wallace Cup event to the shores of Sinnohs Lake Valor. This Contest opportunity gets Dawn excited about entering a Contest again, but she's still uncertain about what she needs to change about her style to win. As Zoey said, Dawn has to concentrate on showing off her Pokémon—but how?

Meanwhile, the local media is sniffing around the area, hoping to get a shot of Wallace. Wallace just wants to avoid the spotlight and relax with his Milotic, but Dawn and her friends accidentally bump into him anyway. Even though it's his day off, Wallace still offers to take a look at some of Dawns Contest moves. That makes Dawn nervous, so Ash offers to let her strut her stuff in a friendly battle instead.

After Wallace sees Dawns Piplup go a couple rounds against Ash's Buizel, he suggests that Ash use Buizel to enter the Wallace Cup, too. As for Dawn, Wallace is impressed by her obvious hard work, but he reminds her to take time to play with her Pokémon and not worry about making every move dramatic. Then Jessie, using her latest Coordinator persona, tries to impress Wallace—but Milotic ends up impressing everyone with its moves, which also help send Team Rocket on their way. A day with the famous Wallace is already a fabulous treat, but there's one more surprise in store: May is coming for a visit!

==Plot==
{{si|Rhonda}} reports from the ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' newsroom that Contest Master [[Wallace]], who's also a former [[Gym Leader]] from {{ci|Sootopolis}} and the reigning [[Hoenn League]] [[Pokémon Champion]], will be hosting the [[Wallace Cup]] at [[Lake Valor]]. Watching from a [[Pokémon Center]], {{an|Dawn}} is particularly excited by the news.

Dawn turns her attention to {{Ash}} and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} {{pkmn|training}} outside for their upcoming challenge at the [[Pastoria Gym]]. Inspired by Ash's drive, Dawn starts to do some training of her own. She tells {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her team}} that she knows they've been worried about her lately since [[DP061|her loss]] in the {{to|Solaceon}} Contest but assures them things are changing. She calls for a warm up round: {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} whips up a {{m|Whirlpool}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} {{m|Bounce}}s around, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} uses {{m|Swift}}, and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} unleashes a {{m|Discharge}}. She presses them to make it bigger and more powerful, and the joint effort creates a spectacular [[Contest combination|combination]]. Dawn is happy with the progress but suddenly remembers [[Zoey]]'s advice that the Pokémon are the main attraction in Contests. Panicking, Dawn runs out and tells them to stop, but she ends up getting struck down by Pokémon’s attacks. Ash and Brock run over to check on Dawn, but she tells them not to worry about her. Her hair becomes frizzed. She admits that she was focusing too much on making the [[move]]s big and powerful rather than on the Pokémon. Ash and Brock comfort her.

[[Nurse Joy]] approaches the group, flanked by Rhonda and her crew. Brock flirts with Joy, only for {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} to use {{m|Poison Jab}} and drag him off. Ash greets Rhonda, but she is more concerned about finding Wallace. Dawn quickly fixes her hair and asks for more information. Ash and Brock don't know who Wallace is so Rhonda shows them a magazine with Wallace and his signature Pokémon {{p|Milotic}} on the cover. Dawn says that every Coordinator, including herself, wants to meet superstar Wallace. Rhonda informs everybody that Wallace regularly travels across the Kanto and Hoenn [[region]]s holding and promoting Pokémon Contests bearing his name, the Wallace Cup, that the Wallace Cup {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}} counts as an official Ribbon at any region’s Contest competitions, and that this year's Wallace Cup is taking place at Lake Valor. Brock says that Lake Valor is right on the way to Pastoria City. Dawn announces that she's planning on participating in the Wallace Cup. Dawn asks Rhonda more about Wallace and she says that it's Wallace's day off so his whole staff won't tell her where he is but her sources tell her he's somewhere nearby and that a piece on Wallace relaxing would be priceless. She asks Ash and {{ashfr}} to tip her off if they see Wallace and leaves to continue her star search. {{TRT}} overhears the entire conversation from their spying post on top of the Pokémon Center. [[Jessie]] is equally excited to compete in the Wallace Cup, and hopes to dedicate the victory to her released {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. [[James]] and {{MTR}} have their doubts in Jessie’s charm offensive strategy, but endorse her enthusiasm for their own safety nonetheless.

[[File:Wallace Milotic playing.png|thumb|220px|Milotic playing with Pikachu and Piplup]]
Drifting fog and a melodic voice leads Ash and {{ashfr}} directly to Wallace's location. Wallace greets them, admitting that he is simply glad to have the time away from his hectic schedule. As Milotic plays with Pikachu and Piplup, Dawn admires the {{pkmn|category|Tender Pokémon}} and Wallace tells her that kinship is the most important thing when caring for Pokémon. Dawn promises not to tell anyone Wallace is here so as to not disturb his day off. Ash tells Wallace that Dawn's entering the Wallace Cup, so Wallace asks her to show him some Contest moves. Dawn is hesitant at first, and to help motivate her, Ash challenges her to a [[Contest Battle]].

Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} and Dawn chooses Piplup. Dawn is nervous to battle in front of Wallace and Brock tells him how Dawn and Ash [[trade]]d Buizel and {{p|Aipom}} because of Aipom's love for Contests, while Buizel was more interested in regular battles. Wallace watches the short match carefully and claps and praises them after. Wallace thinks that since Buizel is fond of battles it would be interesting to see its moves in a Contest Battle and reminds Dawn that Buizel's unique battle style comes from her training with it. Wallace suggests that Ash should participate in the Wallace Cup. Ash knows Contests and regular battles are different, but he sets aside his doubts and agrees to compete after listening to Dawn’s encouragement. Wallace also praises Piplup's moves and says that Dawn has clearly spent time polishing them. However, he tells her that she may be focusing too much on well-rehearsed moves, and suggests to keep it more natural. He recommends she play with her Pokémon more often, and Dawn realizes that this is the missing aspect from her training.

Jessie comes up in her Jessilina [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]]. She introduces herself and then invades Wallace's and Milotic's personal space while praising them. She calls out her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it's {{pkmn|cosplay|dressed up}} like a Milotic, however the costume only perplexes Wallace. James and Meowth in their own disguises drag her away, infuriating her.

Wallace and Milotic puts on a performance to show what a day of relaxing and playing can do for Pokémon. Milotic uses {{m|Safeguard}} to surround itself in a green light and. It follows up with {{m|Aqua Ring}} and water bubbles circle it and then uses {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, the water bubbles disperse and it flies around Ash and friends. Milotic finishes with {{m|Twister}}, whipping up wind and water around itself for a powerfully dramatic end. Jessie asks Wallace to teach Seviper Aqua Ring but Wallace tells her it's impossible. Wallace bids everyone farewell and looks forward to seeing them at the Wallace Cup. He and Milotic depart in a wave. Jessilina soon leaves, not without letting Dawn know she plans to win. Meanwhile, Rhonda and her crew are in the bushes. She confirms whether her cameraman filmed everything. However he reveals the battery was dead, and in her fury Rhonda accidentally hits herself on the {{wp|Boom operator (media)|boom mic}}.

Overnight, Ash and his friends watch [[Marian]] interview Wallace on TV back in the Pokémon Center. Dawn thinks she still has a long way to go before being able to appreciate what's truly special about her Pokémon. Ash and Brock remind her to relax, and repeat Wallace’s advice to play with her Pokémon. Nurse Joy comes by and informs Ash that he has a message to call the Pokémon Center in [[Snowpoint City]]. Meanwhile, in Snowpoint, a girl is sitting on a couch watching TV in the local Pokémon Center and Nurse Joy tells her she has a phone call from Ash. She stands up and reveals herself to be Ash’s former travel companion, {{an|May}}.

==Major events==
* {{an|Dawn}} learns about the upcoming [[Wallace Cup]] and decides to enter.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Wallace]], a {{pkmn|Contest}} Master and the current [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* Wallace recommends that Ash enters the Wallace Cup with {{AP|Buizel}}, which he agrees to do.
* {{an|May}} contacts Ash from [[Snowpoint City]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Wallace]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (two)
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Jack}}
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace]]'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode begins the five-part [[Wallace Cup]] arc.
* This episode uses the [[Eterna Forest]] music as background music.
* With her release in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'', [[Jessie's Dustox]] is removed from the opening.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* [[Wallace]]'s appearance in this episode marks the first time a [[Gym Leader]] has made their {{pkmn|animated series}} debut outside of their debut [[generation]].
* {{an|May}} is shown wearing her {{ga|May|game counterpart}}'s outfit from {{game|Emerald}} from this episode onward.
* May's Japanese voice actress is credited as 鈴木カオリ ''[[KAORI.|Kaori Suzuki]]''.
* The dub title refers to the phrase "{{wp|My Cup Runneth Over}}", a line in the {{wp|23rd Psalm}}.
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]''{{'}}s Japanese logo at the beginning of the episode is left intact in the dub.
** The opening music of [[Professor Oak's lecture]]s is used as background music of the logo.
* {{si|Rhonda}} refers to the various different [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]] as one country in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===
* In the next episode preview, [[Roman]]'s {{p|Snorlax}} is incorrectly given {{p|Munchlax}}'s color scheme. This is fixed for the preview that aired on [[Pokémon Sunday]] and in the actual episode.
* After {{Ash}} suggests that {{an|Dawn}} battle him to prepare herself for the Wallace Cup, Dawn's bracelet is missing.
* When Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} to battle with Dawn, the whisker on the top-left corner of Buizel's face is not filled in.
* When Dawn is walking with Ash and {{an|Brock}}, Dawn's eyebrows are missing.
* At the beginning of the English dub, the narrator refers to a "Pokémon Contest of Pastoria City". However, the Wallace Cup is not being held in Pastoria, instead being held on the shores of [[Lake Valor]].
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub, the original English opening song [[We Will Be Heroes]] is mistakenly broadcasted instead of the Hindi dubbed version (''हम बनेंगे हीरोस '' (''Hum Banéngé Heroes'')). This error persists until ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]''.

<gallery>
DP075 error.png|Dawn's missing bracelet
Dawn eyebrows.png|Dawn's missing eyebrows
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, Ash says he will use {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Ground}}s in his [[Pastoria Gym]] battle instead of {{t|Electric}}- and {{type|Grass}}s.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|華麗大賽大師米可利登場！|Enter Contest Master Wallace!}}
|cs={{tt|Přihlaste se do soutěže!|Sign up for the Contest!}}
|da={{tt|En Cup Fuld af Wallace!|A Cup Filled with Wallace!}}
|ko={{tt|콘테스트 마스터! 슈퍼스타 윤진!|Contest Master! Superstar Wallace!}}
|de={{tt|Lucia sucht den Superstar!|Dawn is looking for the Superstar!}}
|nl={{tt|De beker stroomt over!|The cup overflows!}}
|fi={{tt|Kohti vesikisaa!|Towards the water Contest!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La Coupe est pleine !|The Cup is full!}}
|it={{tt|La visita del maestro!|The master's visit!}}
|no={{tt|Det renner over!|It overflows! (it becomes too much)}}
|pl={{tt|Puchar Mistrza|Master Cup}}
|pt_br={{tt|Lições de um Mestre|Lessons from a Master}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Nossa Taça Transborda!|Our Cup is Overflowing!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La copa Wallace!|The Wallace cup!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Una Copa de Concurso|A Cup of Contest}}
|sv={{tt|Cup-försök!|Cup attempt!}}
|ru={{tt|Кубок Уоллеса|The Wallace cup}}}}
 
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|epcode=DP070
|altepcode=EP536
|colorscheme=Sinnoh
|screen=yes
|title_en=The Bells Are Singing!
|title_ja=シャンとしてリーシャン！
|title_ja_trans=Pull Yourself Together, Lisyan!
|broadcast_jp=March 13, 2008
|broadcast_us=August 16, 2008
|en_series=
|en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]]
|ja_op=[[Together]]
|ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]]
|olmteam=Team Iguchi
|scenario=大橋志吉
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|art=木下和栄
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'''The Bells Are Singing!''' (Japanese: '''シャンとしてリーシャン！''' ''Pull Yourself Together, {{tt|Lisyan|Chingling}}!'') is the 70th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 536th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 13, 2008, and in the United States on August 16, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's another day on the road for our heroes: Ash and Gligar practice, while Dawn and Buneary study the latest Poké Chic fashion trends. They're approached by a Chingling, one of three Chingling that belong to Francesca the Pokémon magician. She demonstrates her singing Chingling act, but the one bold Chingling always ruins the show by jumping on Francesca to get attention. Ash suggests that a Pokémon battle will help settle Chingling, who's never battled before. Francesca is willing to give it a try, but Chingling's trial battle with Turtwig is disrupted by Team Rocket.

Ash and his friends easily stop Team Rocket from stealing Francesca's Chingling, except the experience hasn't changed Francesca's troublesome Chingling at all. And when she runs through her act again, she notices there are four Chingling instead of three—the fourth one is a Team Rocket robot Chingling impersonator! The robot blows a wall of smoke that keeps everyone in the dark until Team Rocket swipes the real Chingling. James then steals one of the stolen Chingling for himself, hoping it will make a perfect Pokémon companion for him and his absent Chimecho.

Our heroes track down Jessie and Meowth and rescue two of Francesca's Chingling, but James is still hopefully trying to convince "his" Chingling to join Team Rocket. When Chingling refuses, James orders Mime Jr. to battle it. Francesca catches up with them just in time and orders Chingling to fight back; Chingling follows her commands and beats Team Rocket! What's more, Chingling seems to be more mature than it was before, so Francesca and her Chingling are in good spirits as they bid farewell to Ash and his friends.

==Plot==
While {{pkmn|training}} with his {{AP|Gligar}}, {{Ash}} asks it to turn. Unfortunately, Gligar makes a wrong turn, and when Ash points this out, Gligar is unable to recover and crashes. Meanwhile, {{an|Dawn}} is flicking through {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}}, a fashion magazine for [[Pokémon Stylist]]s that features Pokémon in outfits. Dawn pulls out a vest for {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} that she had designed and [[Johanna]] had sown; Buneary loves it. When she hesitantly asks for {{AP|Pikachu}}'s opinion, his positive response makes Buneary blush with happiness.

Suddenly, Buneary hears something, and the group spots a {{p|Chingling}} emerging from the bushes. Dawn scans Chingling on her [[Pokédex]]. The Chingling proceeds to hug Buneary, Pikachu, Ash, and Dawn. Gligar follows suit, and after Ash quickly [[recall]]s it. A woman named [[Francesca]] comes looking for her Chingling. {{an|Brock}} is overcome by emotion, though {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab}}s him and drags him off. Francesca introduces herself as a Pokémon Magician, and does a magic act; she makes three Chingling appear from a tablecloth, as well as a {{p|Pidgey}}. She tries to make a flower appear from her wand, but Chingling spoils it.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is watching and [[Jessie]] suggests stealing the "enchanted" tablecloth until [[James]] and {{MTR}} say it was just a trick, much to Jessie's surprise. As such, Meowth and James decide to steal the Chingling instead, [[Boss fantasy|imagining]] its usefulness as a multipurpose alarm clock.

Francesca does not know what to do with her spoiled Chingling, so the group decides to get it to battle. Having never been in a {{pkmn|battle}} before, Ash and Dawn decide to have an exhibition match to help Francesca and Chingling get the hang of things. Gligar avoids an oncoming {{m|Dizzy Punch}} with ease before striking Buneary with an {{m|X-Scissor}}. Buneary {{m|Bounce}}s back, but becomes distracted when her vest is dirtied by Gligar's {{m|Sand Attack}}. At this, Dawn decides to take the vest off for the battle. Dawn scores a direct hit with {{m|Ice Beam}}, causing Gligar to hit the ground in its {{status|frozen}} state. After Gligar retaliates with a {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{an|Brock}} stops Ash and Dawn, figuring Chingling has seen enough. When the battle starts, Francesca tells Chingling to use {{m|Astonish}}, but it doesn't attack. {{AP|Turtwig}} uses {{m|Razor Leaf}} and knocks out Chingling.

Francesca and the others rush over to the injured Pokémon, only to fall into a pitfall trap. Team Rocket swoops in and takes Chingling. Ash tells Turtwig to cut the net with a Razor Leaf, which doesn't work. Dawn has Buneary use Ice Beam to cut the ropes, while {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} catches Chingling. At Brock's request, Buneary launches Happiny into the air, and Happiny uses {{m|Pound}} to knock Team Rocket away. Afterwards, Ash believes Chingling had matured, but it starts hugging again, proving him wrong.

Francesca tries the Three Part Harmony again, but Chingling keeps hugging others randomly. Team Rocket tries using a "[[Team Rocket's mechas|Tone Deaf Mecha Chingling]]", generating a smokescreen and stealing the three Chingling. The trio puts the stolen Chingling in a line, though looking at them makes James emotional as he is reminded of his {{TP|James|Chimecho}}, and he takes one of the Chingling away, knowing it can evolve into {{p|Chimecho}}. Meanwhile, {{AP|Staravia}} notices the Chingling and brings Ash and {{ashfr}} over. Ash uses the "Tone Deaf Mecha" smokescreen on Jessie and Meowth and has {{AP|Chimchar}} attack them with {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which blasts them off. However, James is still with the spoiled Chingling, and he has {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} use {{m|Teeter Dance}} on it in attempt to recruit it to Team Rocket. Francesca arrives just in time and has Chingling counter with {{m|Hidden Power}} and send James blasting off with {{m|Confusion}}, maturing itself in the process. This time Chingling asks for a hug, and Francesca is thrilled to see it has finally toned down its affections and rewards it with an embrace. With an upcoming magic show, Francesca thanks the group for their help and sends them off with a harmonic Chingling farewell.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Gligar]] is revealed to know {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]] (fantasy)
* [[Francesca]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Chingling}} ([[Francesca]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Francesca]]'s)
* {{p|Delcatty}} (magazine)
* {{p|Marill}} (magazine)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Brock's Happiny]]
* This is one of the episodes in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear.
* This is one of the only episodes where [[James]] blasts off without [[Jessie]].
* This episode introduces {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s heart vest, which it will be seen wearing in many future episodes.
* {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] are both used as background music. Music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', as well as music used during [[Butler]]'s magic show in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', are also used.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title may refer to the phrase "''bells are ringing''".
* James briefly references {{TP|James|Chimecho}}, which he [[AG147|left]] with [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]].

===Errors===
* In the English dub, {{Ash}} says "Give us back those {{p|Chingling}}", despite the Chingling actually standing in front of him. In the original, he simply says "Give back Chingling", referring to the last one that hasn't returned yet, meaning it could be a mistranslation due to the lack of a plural form in Japanese.

===Dub edits===
* The magazine '''PokéCan''' (Japanese: '''ポケキャン''', lit. ''Pokekyan'') was renamed as '''Poké Chic''' in the dub, and one shot showing it had its text altered to match the new name.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|振作起來鈴噹響！|Pull Yourself Together, Chingling!}}
|cs={{tt|Za zvuku zvonů|Under the Bells' sound}}
|da={{tt|Klokkerne synger|The bells are singing}}
|de={{tt|Das Klingeling der Klingplim!|The ting-a-ling of the Chingling!}}
|nl={{tt|De bellen zingen!|The bells are singing}}
|fi={{tt|Kulkuset, kulkuset!|Jingle bells, jingle bells!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La Chorale Pokémon !|The Pokémon Chorus!}}
|it={{tt|Un'avventura canora!|A singing adventure!}}
|ko={{tt|애교대장! 랑딸랑 길들이기!|Charm Leader! Tame Chingling!}}
|no={{tt|Klokkene synger|The bells are singing}}
|pl={{tt|Śpiew dzwoneczków|The song of the bells}}
|pt_br={{tt|Que Toquem os Sinos!|Let the Bells ring!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Canto dos Sinos!|The Ringing of the Bells!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Suenan las Campanas!|The Bells Ring!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Cántico de los Cascabeles!|The Song of the Bells!}}
|sv={{tt|Klockorna sjunger!|The bells are singing!}}
|ro={{tt|Clopoțeii Cântători|The Singing Bells}}
|ru={{tt|Колокольчики звенят|The bells are ringing}}
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epcode=DP069 |
altepcode=EP535 |
colorscheme=Sinnoh |
screen=yes|
title_en= Enter Galactic!|
title_ja=ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！ |
title_ja_trans=Lovely Fashion! Their Name is Galaxy-dan!! |
broadcast_jp=March 6, 2008 |
broadcast_us=August 9, 2008 |
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en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]] |
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'''Enter Galactic!''' (Japanese: '''ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！''' ''Lovely Fashion! Their Name is {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}}!!'') is the 69th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 535th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 6, 2008, and in the United States on August 9, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Before Ash and his friends leave Veilstone City, Paul's brother Reggie shows him the city's most famous sight: a field full of ancient meteorites that are considered the guardians of the city. Then it's off to the Pokémon Center to plan for Ash's next destination, the Gym in Pastoria City. All the while, Team Galactic prepares to execute the next stage in their grand scheme—Commander Saturn has come to town with the strange cube he took from the Solaceon Ruins, and the meteorites' presence transforms the cube into the Spear Key. With the Key now in hand, Saturn signals for the second phase to begin.

From their secret base in Veilstone, Team Galactic jams the entire city with a magnetic wave, disrupting everything from the communications grid to the medical equipment at the Pokémon Center. Using that as cover, they move in to steal the meteorites. Gym Leader Maylene's Lucario senses that something's afoot, so she and our heroes rush to the meteorite field and find Team Galactic ready to fly off with the meteorites.

Even with Officer Jenny as reinforcement, Ash and the gang are still outnumbered as they try to stop Team Galactic. While Brock's Croagunk faces down Saturn's Toxicroak, Team Galactic's minions release a swarm of Golbat. The Golbat hold everyone off—until Reggie and Paul's Electabuzz show up and Electabuzz teams up with Pikachu to unleash Electric-type attacks. The tide turns and Pikachu helps cut the meteorites loose, forcing Team Galactic to retreat. Another victory for the forces of good! However, despite the loss of the meteorites, Team Galactic's scheme is still proceeding as planned...

==Plot==
[[File:Veilstone Meteors.png|thumb|100px|right|The meteors of [[Veilstone City]]]]
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are preparing to leave [[Veilstone City]], [[Reggie]] takes them to see the meteors of the city. The gang marvel at where the meteors could have come from, as red, green and blue lights appear far overhead. Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash plans the next Gym to go to, with Nurse Joy suggesting Pastoria's Gym. Meanwhile, [[Saturn]] steps out of a helicopter and heads into the Veilstone Galactic Headquarters with a mysterious box in hand. He briefs the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} about what their mission is, and then leaves to go to the park where the meteors are held.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is planning and singing about how they will steal the meteors, until [[James]] points out that trying to lift one, all four would receive a hernia. They are interrupted by helicopters touching down, while others hover overhead. In the [[Pokémon Center]], Reggie is talking on the videophone with [[Paul]]. Reggie comments to Paul about how Ash is a formidable opponent, which annoys Paul. Back at the meteor field, Saturn steps out of a helicopter and gets out the box, revealing it to be the [[Spear Key]]. In the meteor's presence, the cube-like key hovers and reforms into a different shape, and as this happens, the meteors start glowing and release beams of light into the air. Many people, including Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Maylene]], and Reggie, take notice. Saturn radios HQ to run the scrambling. The Grunt on the other end complies, and communications and all technology (excluding vehicles and Galactic Equipment) across the city go down. This prompts [[Officer Jenny]] to dispatch forces across the city, while the gang heads over to the hill. En route, they bump into Maylene and her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}, who tells them that [[Connally]] has gone to inform Jenny about what's happening.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Electabuzz working together]]
While this is happening, [[Team Galactic]] notice Team Rocket, and the Trio start their {{motto}}, only to be interrupted by a nonchalant Saturn sending out his {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}, who blasts them a short distance with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}. The gang arrive and suspect the Rocket's to be behind it, to the ire of Jessie. Toxicroak sends a {{m|Dark Pulse}} at them all, and Lucario quickly intervenes with an {{m|Aura Sphere}} which has no effect on Toxicroak. Jenny arrives, and confronts and reveals who Team Galactic are. At this point, Saturn tells the Grunts to release their {{p|Golbat}} to distract the group, in order for the meteors to continue being lifted. The group struggles with the Golbat, until Reggie arrives with {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to help in the fight.
[[File:Brock Croagunk Saturn Toxicroak.png|thumb|220px|Croagunk and Toxicroak forming their rivalry]]
While the fight is going on, [[Brock's Croagunk]] and Saturn's Toxicroak are battling, when Team Rocket get in middle of two attacks and end up blasting off. The group take out many of the Golbat after a lucky shot from a combined electric attack by {{AP|Pikachu}} and Electabuzz. Electabuzz becomes surrounded by Golbat, until Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to disperse them, and asks if Electabuzz is OK. One of the Golbat, however, manages to fire off a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Pikachu, which Electabuzz blocks. The attention turns to the helicopters, and the gang turns their attention to the cables attached to the meteors. Pikachu uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, supercharged by Electabuzz's {{m|Thunder}} attack, Lucario uses Bone Rush to cut the cables, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to contain the meteors to protect them. Saturn sighs at the Grunts telling him that it's time, and retreats. Pikachu and Lucario send off a Thunderbolt and an Aura Sphere respectively, but the helicopters are too far away.

Ash apologizes for not being able to apprehend them, but Jenny says that everyone is safe, as are the meteors, so it's a job well done. Meanwhile, in the helicopter, Saturn discusses how their next plan is at the lake, as Team Galactic flies further into the night sky. The next morning, Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maylene and Reggie before departing.
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==Major events==
* {{Ash}} decides to head for the [[Pastoria Gym]] next via [[Lake Valor]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} learn of [[Team Galactic]] and encounter them for the first time.
* Ash and his friends encounter Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}} [[Saturn]] for the first time.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Electabuzz]] settle their differences.
* [[Reggie]] prepares to send Electabuzz back to [[Paul]].
* The cube Team Galactic stole from the [[Solaceon Ruins]] [[DP060|earlier]] is revealed to be the [[Spear Key]].
* [[Brock's Croagunk]] starts a rivalry with [[Saturn's Toxicroak]].
* Team Galactic begins the development of the [[Red Chain]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Paul]] (screen)
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Saturn]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Starly}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Cherubi}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Stunky}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Budew}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}
* {{p|Shinx}}
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Ash's Buizel]]
* This is one of the few episodes (if not the first) to feature a town map with high detail.
** This is also one of the few episodes to feature {{TRT}} reciting their {{motto}} off-screen.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the word "intergalactic".
* Music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used in some parts of this episode.
* When {{ashfr|the group}} meets [[Team Galactic]], {{Ash}} refers to the events in [[Eterna City]] when they tried to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] (''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''), and {{an|Dawn}} remembers the events at the [[Solaceon Ruins]] (''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''). Two flashbacks of those episodes are shown.

===Errors===
* The flashback shown that Dawn refers to as also being Team Galactic's doing only depicts what Team Rocket saw.
* Despite the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s throwing 36 {{i|Poké Ball}}s into the air, only fifteen {{p|Golbat}} appear.
* [[Officer Jenny]] says that they managed to get all of the meteors back despite the group only saving two.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, for unknown reasons, [[Saturn]]'s voice actor is switched during one scene.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''A Triple Fighting Chance!''' (Japanese: '''トバリジム！ルカリオ対ブイゼル！！''' ''{{tt|Tobari|Veilstone}} Gym! Lucario VS {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}!!'') is the 68th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 534th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 28, 2008, and in the United States on August 2, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn's Veilstone Gym challenge has restored Gym Leader Maylene's confidence, so Maylene is now ready to accept Ash's own Gym challenge. Their 3-on-3 battle starts with Maylene's Machoke battling Ash's Staravia—Ash is clearly banking on using Staravia's type advantage, but Maylene's Machoke has learned to use its Fighting-type moves for defense as well as offense. Still, Staravia wins the battle without too much fuss and moves on to battle Meditite.

Meditite hits Staravia with Confusion, so Ash switches in Chimchar. Again, it's not long before Meditite hits it with Confusion; Ash brings Staravia back now that its Confusion has worn off. He takes this opportunity to show off Staravia's new move, Brave Bird, which knocks out Meditite. When Lucario steps up to the plate, Ash banks on Brave Bird once more, but Lucario knocks Staravia out with Metal Claw. Ash brings in Chimchar, but even Chimchar's Fire-type moves don't slow Lucario down. Soon Chimchar is unable to battle as well!

Now it's time for a real showdown: Lucario vs. Ash's Buizel, a matchup between two Pokémon who live for battling. Their fight blows the roof off the Gym and that's what makes all the difference—even with its newly learned move, Water Pulse, Buizel is starting to flag until rain begins to fall through the new hole in the ceiling. Now Buizel's Swift Swim Ability kicks in, boosting its speed and keeping it in the game. The two go head-to-head once more: as the dust settles, they both faint, ending the match in a draw. But because Maylene has the right to award a badge if she chooses, she gives Ash the Cobble Badge in honor of a great battle!

==Plot==
After regaining her confidence in a {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Dawn}}, [[Maylene]] accepts {{Ash}}'s [[Gym]] battle challenge. Ash and Maylene participate in a fierce 3-on-3 fight, while Dawn cheers for them along with her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}} to battle against Maylene's {{p|Machoke}} and the match begins. Ash commands his Staravia to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Machoke counters it with {{m|Brick Break}}. Ash commands his Staravia to push back, using {{m|Gust}} then following up with an {{m|Aerial Ace}} attack. Machoke easily dodges it and Maylene commands her Machoke to use {{m|Cross Chop}}, leading Staravia to take a powerful hit. {{an|Brock}} points out that Ash wants Staravia to close in with Aerial Ace. Maylene commands her Machoke to keep using Brick Break which hits Staravia multiple times. Brock hints that Staravia can't afford to take many more hits. Maylene commands her Machoke to use {{m|Seismic Toss}} as a finishing attack. Ash tells his Staravia to use Quick Attack with intense speed which hits Maylene's Machoke. Staravia repeats this strategy by using Aerial Ace which leads to Machoke [[Fainting|being knocked out]].

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} plans to poach the Gym's Pokémon by looking at the doors. They find themselves in a relaxation room in which they plan to have a massage first before poaching the Gym's Pokémon. Maylene sends out {{p|Meditite}}, while Ash keeps his Staravia in. Ash commands Staravia to use Quick Attack, but Meditite easily counters it with {{m|Detect}} then uses {{m|Meditate}} to boost its attack power. Staravia uses Aerial Ace again, but Maylene commands her Meditite to use Detect, and then Meditate to raise its attack power again so it can finish it all in one hit. Ash commands Staravia to ruin their concentration. Maylene commands her Meditite to bounce off the wall and use {{m|Drain Punch}}, which hits Staravia. Ash commands his Staravia to keep going by using Aerial Ace, but Meditite uses {{m|Confusion}}, which {{status|confusion|confuses}} Staravia. Ash [[recall]]s Staravia back to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. Ash sends {{AP|Chimchar}} out next and commands him to use {{m|Scratch}}, hitting Meditite.

Maylene commands Meditite to keep using Drain Punch so it can absorb Chimchar's energy and heal itself. Ash tells Chimchar to dodge and to keep using Scratch. Maylene commands Meditite to keep using Detect, preventing Chimchar's Scratch from hitting. It works for a bit, but then Meditite's Detect fails and it is hit with Scratch several times. Maylene is impressed by Chimchar's skill. Ash tells Chimchar to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, which hits Meditite, and then to follow up with {{m|Flame Wheel}}. Before the Flame Wheel can hit, Maylene orders Meditite to use Confusion, which leaves Chimchar rolling off in the wrong direction and attacking the nearest wall with Scratch. Ash returns Chimchar to his Poké Ball and sends Staravia back out, with its confusion healed. Meditite uses Drain Punch, but Staravia pushes it back, then attacks with {{m|Brave Bird}}. Maylene orders Meditite to use Confusion, but with no more energy left, the move fails and Staravia knocks out Meditite. Brock says that Brave Bird can be dangerous and that the user can take some damage when using it. Maylene only has one Pokémon left, while Ash stays with Staravia. Maylene sends out {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Ash commands Staravia to use Brave Bird, but as it closes in Lucario counters it with {{m|Metal Claw}} which takes Staravia out of the battle.

Ash sends out Chimchar again, commanding him to use Flamethrower, but it is easily dodged by Lucario. Ash orders Chimchar to keep using Flamethrower and Maylene commands Lucario to keep dodging, easily done with its excellent speed. Ash, wanting to get closer, commands Chimchar to use Scratch which is dodged by Lucario. Maylene commands her Lucario to use {{m|Force Palm}}, hitting Chimchar. Ash commands Chimchar to use Flame Wheel, a perfect hit with its maximum power. Ash commands Chimchar to use Flame Wheel again but fails since Chimchar got paralyzed by Lucario's Force Palm. Lucario attacks Chimchar with {{m|Bone Rush}} which hits Chimchar multiple times. Ash orders Chimchar to use {{m|Dig}} so it can get away. Maylene tells her Lucario to sense Chimchar's [[Aura]] so it can detect Chimchar underground, then attack the ground where Chimchar was hiding with {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Chimchar is thrown out of the ground, so Maylene commands Lucario to use Metal Claw which knocks out Chimchar. Ash chooses his {{AP|Buizel}} to battle against Maylene's Lucario. Brock notices that {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is missing.

Team Rocket finds the Training room and checks it out, hoping they can find Pokémon inside. Instead, they find Croagunk practicing {{m|Poison Jab}} in a pot full of sand. Team Rocket quietly closes the door and leaves to check out more rooms. They're surprised to find Croagunk in front of them, locking eyes with him for a while. Croagunk finishes Team Rocket off with Poison Jab, sending Team Rocket blasting off again.

Meanwhile, Buizel uses {{m|Water Gun}} while Lucario counters with {{m|Aura Sphere}}, resulting in an explosion, but Aura Sphere still connects with Buizel. Maylene orders Lucario to use {{m|Bone Rush}} which Buizel dodges. Ash commands Buizel to spin and use {{m|Aqua Jet}}. When Maylene orders Lucario to use Metal Claw, the Aqua Jet surpasses the Metal Claw attack and hits Lucario. Buizel uses {{m|Sonic Boom}} and Lucario uses Bone Rush to defend, spinning it. Lucario launches several Aura Spheres at Buizel, all of which are defended against by Buizel's Sonic Booms. Lucario gets in close and then uses Force Palm which hits Buizel. Maylene orders Lucario to finish up with Aura Sphere at maximum power. Buizel, still feeling the effect of Force Palm, manages to learn {{m|Water Pulse}} which surprises Ash and the others. Maylene orders Lucario to use Aura Sphere while Ash commands Buizel to use Water Pulse.

The two raging energy balls result in an explosion, Ash commands Buizel to spin and use Aqua Jet one more time while Maylene orders Lucario to use Force Palm, resulting in an explosion again that hurts both Pokémon, but both recover and the two Pokémon battle in the air, Lucario using Aura Sphere and Buizel using Water Pulse. The resulting explosion in the air destroys the battlefield's roof, exposing the field to the open sky. Both Pokémon are hurt until Maylene's Lucario manages to recover and attack Buizel with Metal Claw, which hits Buizel. Just as the referee prepares to rule Buizel as unable to battle, the {{pkmn|category|Sea Weasel Pokémon}} gets up. Maylene commands Lucario to use Bone Rush, and Ash orders Buizel to dodge, but he can't move. When Dawn tells Buizel to dodge, she notices that it has started to rain. Buizel dodges the Bone Rush at the last second, with his {{stat|speed}} dramatically increased. Brock recognizes this as the activation of Buizel's [[Ability]], {{a|Swift Swim}}, as Buizel manages to dodge all the Bone Rush strikes of Lucario. Ash commands Buizel to spin and use Aqua Jet while Maylene orders Lucario to use Force Palm, from which Buizel takes some damage. While Dawn cheers for Buizel, Ash commands Buizel to use Water Pulse, then to spin and use Aqua Jet against Lucario's Force Palm, a combination of Water Pulse and Aqua Jet. The resulting collision leaves both Pokémon unable to battle, and therefore the battle between Maylene and Ash ends in a draw.

After the fierce battle, the [[Connally|referee]] states that awarding a Gym Badge for a tie depends on the judgment of the Gym Leader. Maylene says that Ash gave her the greatest Gym battle of her life and all of Maylene's Pokémon agree that it is a good enough reason to award Ash the {{Badge|Cobble}}.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Cobble Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Cobble Badge]]
* [[Ash's Staravia]] perfects {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* [[Ash's Buizel]] learns {{m|Water Pulse}} and is revealed to have {{a|Swift Swim}} as his [[Ability]].
* Ash has a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Maylene]], which ends in a tie, but he still receives the {{badge|Cobble}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Connally]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Maylene]]'s)
* {{p|Meditite}} ([[Maylene]]'s)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ([[Veilstone Gym]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Ash's Gligar]]
* This is the 50th episode since {{Ash}} earned his first [[Sinnoh]] [[Badge]]. In [[Kanto]], Ash already had eight Badges by this point, while in [[Johto]], he was going for his fourth Badge. In both [[Hoenn]] and [[Unova]], he had four Badges; and in [[Kalos]], he had three Badges.
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song during the second battle between {{p|Meditite}} and {{AP|Staravia}}.
** Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' is also used.
* This is the first time one of the {{cat|protection moves}} is shown to fail due to overuse in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* This is the first time Ash [[recall|calls back]] two of his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during a battle to cure {{status|confusion}}.
* This is the second time in a row that {{AP|Pikachu}} is not used in a Gym battle, which has never happened before.
* It is revealed in this episode that, in the event of a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} ending in a tie, the [[Gym Leader]] is then required to decide if the challenger deserves to win the Badge based on their performance.
** This is also the only time when Ash has tied with a Gym Leader in an official Gym battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} in this episode.
* Despite having debuted in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'', 505 episodes ago, this is the first time that {{p|Machoke}} has received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the animated series.

===Errors===
* [[Ash's Staravia]] uses {{m|Gust}} a few times in this episode, a move that neither it nor its {{p|Starly|evolutionary}} {{p|Staraptor|relatives}} had access to until [[Generation VIII]]. In the original version of this episode, [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] actually used the move's name, "{{tt|かぜおこし|kazeokoshi}}", when commanding Staravia to use it, but it was later edited to instead have him say "{{tt|押し返せ|oshikaese}}", which means "push back". This is also what Ash says in the English dub.
* When Staravia first uses {{m|Aerial Ace}} on {{p|Meditite}}, it starts approaching from the right side, even though it was positioned on the left side.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, the word "{{tt|ottelu|battle}}" in the [[title card]] incorrectly starts with a capital letter.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, "''{{m|Force Palm|Dłoń Siły}}''" is called "''Siła Dłoni''" throughout the second half of the episode.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Crossing the Battle Line!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリはじめてのジムバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}'s First Gym Battle!!'') is the 67th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 533rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 14, 2008, and in the United States on July 26, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn has challenged Maylene, the Veilstone Gym Leader, to a battle that's scheduled for the next day. This gives both Dawn and Ash time to train—Ash and Reggie, Paul's older brother, are helping Staravia learn the Brave Bird move. Ash makes himself a moving target to help Staravia improve its concentration, a selfless move that surprises Paul's Electabuzz. That night, after all the training is done, Dawn discusses her Gym challenge jitters with Ash and Brock.

The following morning, the challenge begins: a three-on-three battle! Maylene starts with her Meditite and Dawn is so nervous she almost freezes, but Ash's cheering gets her back into the game. Dawn chooses Buneary; she's unused to this style of battling, but she can also use Contest-style moves to cover for her weaknesses. However, Maylene and her Pokémon move in perfect sync, and Buneary is no match for their power.

Dawn sends out Ambipom next, hoping to draw on the battle experience it gained with Ash. Ambipom defeats Meditite but falls to Maylene's next Pokémon, Lucario, which packs a powerful Bone Rush attack. Now Dawn has to rely on her trusty Piplup, surrounding Lucario with Whirlpool to try and get the upper hand. Lucario still comes out the victor, but the battle leaves both Dawn and Maylene excited about the battles to come. Now that Maylene is ready to resume her Gym Leader duties, it's time for Ash to finish teaching Brave Bird to Staravia so he can challenge Maylene himself...

==Plot==
After the events of [[DP066|the previous episode]], {{an|Dawn}} announces her plan to have a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Maylene]], but Maylene asks to postpone it until the next day for preparation. While {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} {{pkmn|training|trains}} with {{AP|Buizel}}, [[Reggie]] calls to {{Ash}} to train as well. {{an|Brock}} asks about Dawn's strategy for the battle. Dawn decides to use Piplup since it knows {{m|Peck}}, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} for her prior battle [[experience]] and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s {{m|Bounce}}. Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} demonstrates {{m|Brave Bird}}, smashing a rock top to pieces. Staraptor takes some damage, something Reggie points out. While {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} munches on a [[Berry]], {{AP|Staravia}} makes its first Brave Bird attempt, but it comes apart mid-flight and Staravia crashes to the ground. Ash tends to Staravia as Reggie notes that a moving target would be much better for Staravia's concentration. Ash volunteers to be the target despite the danger. Staravia makes another attempt as Ash runs, eventually dodging the attack and giving Staravia its first successful attempt.

Ash continues to train with Staravia, inspiring Dawn to train more as well as shocking Electabuzz. Reggie mentions to {{an|Brock}} that Ash is the opposite of [[Paul]] in terms of training, being more involved. He also asks about Dawn's intention to battle Maylene as her {{pkmn|Coordinator}} career makes it difficult for Reggie to believe. Brock notes that it is to help Maylene's confidence as well as her own. In the {{gy|Veilstone|Gym}}, Maylene tries to Meditate, but her stomach rumbles, angering {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}, but she mentions that she is training seriously and asks [[Connally]] to be the referee. {{TRT}} wants to steal Lucario, but [[Jessie]] notes Lucario's power, preferring to take one of Maylene's other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} instead. During the night, Ash and Dawn check on their training progress, which is going well for both. Dawn is nervous about the Gym battle, which Ash sympathizes, something he felt many times before. Brock mentions his experience at {{gy|Pewter}} and how he learned from his challengers, which could allow Maylene to learn as well.

[[File:Dawn Gym battle.png|thumb|220px|Dawn challenging the Veilstone Gym]]
The next day, Team Rocket stakes out the Gym with cameras as they notice Ash and his friends arriving. When Dawn announces her challenge intention loudly, Team Rocket is also stunned at her challenging the Gym. Dawn and Maylene take positions as Reggie, Ash and Brock watch. The battle is set for three-on three with only Dawn being allowed to switch Pokémon during the battle. Maylene sends out {{p|Meditite}} first as Dawn checks her [[Pokédex]]. They notice Dawn's tension causing her to hesitate, but Ash shouts inspirational words, getting both of them relaxed.

Dawn summons Buneary first. Buneary jumps rapidly as the duel begins. Buneary goes first with Bounce, jumping and coming down, but Meditite uses {{m|Detect}}, dodging the attack. Meditite uses {{m|Drain Punch}}, everyone noticing Maylene mimicking her Pokémon's movements and demonstrating synchronization. Despite a spin-dodge, Buneary takes a severe hit. Buneary struggles to get up as they notice Dawn's lack of battling experience. Buneary fires {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{status|freeze|freezing}} Meditite solid. Buneary charges, but Meditite uses {{m|Confusion}} to break from the ice and send ice shards at Buneary, which the Pokémon dodges. Another Confusion sends Buneary into the air and tosses the Pokémon down to the ground, but Buneary uses its flexible ears to soften the impact and go right into a Bounce attack. Meditite counters with Drain Punch, both attacks connecting and causing an explosion. Both Pokémon are shaken, but Buneary took too much damage, its legs buckling before falling down, [[fainting|knocked out]].

Lucario notices Maylene's improved attitude as Dawn summons Ambipom. Ambipom fires {{m|Swift}}, coming around in a circle and hitting Meditite from all angles, similar to a {{pkmn|Contest}}-style move. Meditite uses Drain Punch as Ambipom blocks with one of her tails before using {{m|Double Hit}} to knock out Meditite. Maylene smiles as she notices Dawn's approach is similar to a [[Contest Battle]]. She summons Lucario to the field, the Pokémon ready to battle. Everyone notices Lucario's improved attitude towards Maylene as her confidence grows. She tells Lucario to not let Dawn's Contest-style tactics confuse it. Ambipom uses Double Hit as Lucario uses {{m|Bone Rush}} to block both strikes and toss Ambipom against the edge of the battlefield, knocking her out.

They notice Lucario's stylish movements as Dawn summons Piplup as her final. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}} as Lucario dodges and fires {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The attack hits Piplup directly and tosses the Pokémon around, but it recovers. Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to trap Lucario in it before coming down the side with Peck. Everyone notes Dawn's Contest approach covering up the poor [[Type#Type effectiveness|type matchup]]. Lucario uses {{m|Metal Claw}} to break the Whirlpool. Reggie notes Dawn's Contest approach awakening Maylene's battle spirit. Piplup fires Bubble Beam as Lucario charges forward and grabs Piplup with one palm before using {{m|Force Palm}} to toss Piplup back, {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}}.

Watching from a camera, Team Rocket decides to go back to the original plan and try to steal Lucario. Piplup breaks the paralysis effect as Maylene and Lucario are both energized. Lucario fires Aura Sphere again as Piplup breaks it with Peck and lands a hit, tossing Lucario back but not critically wounding the Pokémon. Lucario fires Aura Sphere again as Piplup blocks with Bubble Beam, negating the attack and creating a smoke screen. Piplup charges into the smoke with Peck, but Lucario is not where Piplup expected. Lucario comes down from above with Force Palm, creating a massive explosion. When the dust clears, Lucario removes its palm from Piplup's head, leaving the Pokémon knocked out and giving the match to Maylene. Everyone commends Dawn's first battle and how Maylene has a much stronger spirit now. Ash compliments Dawn and is excited for his match against Maylene. Maylene thanks Dawn for helping her recover as Maylene prepares for her battle against Ash.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Staravia]] begins to learn {{m|Brave Bird}} with the aid of [[Reggie]] and his {{p|Staraptor}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} has her first-ever [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Maylene]], and loses.
* The outcome of the battle restores the confidence of both Dawn and Maylene.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Connally]]
* {{tc|Black Belt|Veilstone Gym assistants}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Meditite}} ([[Maylene]]'s)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Reggie]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{AP|Ash's Chimchar|Monferno}}
* [[Challenger!!]] can be heard when {{Ash}} is teaching {{AP|Staravia}} {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' can be heard during {{an|Dawn}}'s {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This marks the first time a main character other than Ash competed for a [[Badge|Gym Badge]]. Coincidentally, ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]'', also the 67th episode of a [[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|series]], also features a {{an|Cilan|main character}} other than Ash battling a [[Skyla|female]] [[Gym Leader]].
* The English dub title is a play off the saying "Crossing the line".
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{an|Dawn}} erroneously says [[Maylene]] uses {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* In the Hindi Marvel HQ dub, [[James]] erroneously refers to {{p|Meditite}} as "Meditate".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Sleight of Sand!''' (Japanese: '''パチリスはカバルドンの口の中！？''' ''Pachirisu is in {{tt|Kabaldon|Hippowdon}}'s Mouth!?'') is the 65th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 531st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 31, 2008, and in the United States on July 12, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

There's still a desert to cross before Ash can reach Veilstone City and the next Gym, but our heroes decide to let their Pokémon out to play in the sand. Pachirisu is right on top of a Hippowdon that surfaces from underground, and it falls right into Hippowdon's mouth! Hippowdon burrows back beneath the surface, so the chase is on to catch up with it as it pops in and out of the sand. Along the way, the gang runs into the Hippopotas they rescued a while ago. Is this Hippopotas looking for Hippowdon too?

Team Rocket is after Hippowdon too, but it'll take more than just a net to reel in a Pokémon this big and heavy. Unfortunately for everyone, the other Team Rocket, Butch and Cassidy, show up with a giant robot that ought to do the trick. Butch and Cassidy are out to grab a Hippowdon for Professor Nanba, but Jessie and James refuse to be outdone. It's not long before Jessie takes the controls of her mecha Slowbro and starts to slug it out with Butch and Cassidy's robot!

Ash and his friends try to lead Hippowdon to safety while the villains are distracted. Pachirisu is freed and Hippowdon wrecks Butch and Cassidy's robot with Hyper Beam, but then our heroes are caught between both Team Rocket teams! Hippopotas uses Yawn to put all the criminals to sleep, then joins forces with Hippowdon to send Jessie, James, Butch, and Cassidy far, far away. Now Hippopotas is happily reunited with Hippowdon and Pachirisu is back where it belongs!

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} are walking through a desert on the way to Ash's next Gym battle in [[Veilstone City]]. Ash happily jumps down a hill and releases his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} so they can play in the sand. Dawn and Brock both join him and let out their Pokémon as well. As they are playing, the sand rumbles up and a {{p|Hippowdon}} emerges from under the ground and lifts {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} up on his back. Dawn looks him up on her [[Pokédex]] as Pachirisu climbs up to Hippowdon's head, and then Hippowdon yawns and Pachirisu falls into his mouth. Hippowdon {{m|Dig}}s back underground with Pachirisu still inside his mouth. As Ash and {{ashfr}} quickly run after, they end up being too late and the Hippowdon is gone. Ash and Brock try digging in the sand but {{AP|Pikachu}} points out a huge cloud of sand in the distance. {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} run towards the big cloud of sand while Ash and his friends recall their Pokémon into their {{i|Poké Ball}}s. {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} appears out of one of Hippowdon's holes on his left side and is happy to see Pikachu and Piplup. Dawn quickly commands Pachirisu to get out of the hole. Pachirisu tries to wiggle free, but it finds out it's stuck and Hippowdon again digs underground taking Pachirisu with it.

Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} are digging a hole in the sand, trying to make their next trap, but the sand keeps falling back down and filling up their hole. Hippowdon appears from underneath {{TRT}} and blows sand out of one his holes. The sand blows Team Rocket into the sky and they fall into the sand somewhere in the distance. Shortly after, Ash and his friends arrive as Team Rocket watch from the distance. Dawn commands Pachirisu to use {{m|Discharge}} but nothing happens, while Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} and again nothing happens. Brock explains that Hippowdon is a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, so {{type|Electric}} moves won't have any effect. Hippowdon once again digs underground taking Pachirisu with him once again. [[Jessie]] asks who that Pokémon was and [[James]] searches though some cards and finds out he was a Hippowdon. {{TRT}} plans on capturing Hippowdon, seeing as Pikachu's Thunderbolt had no effect on him, and they plan to steal Pikachu afterward.

Ash and his friends try to find Hippowdon, but instead, {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}} appears from under the ground, and is very friendly. Ash realizes he might have been the Hippopotas they saved from a [[DP044|previous episode]]. Hippowdon emerges from the ground and Hippopotas happily walks towards him. Pachirisu appears from Hippowdon's nose this time, and Hippowdon attempts to blow Pachirisu from his nose. This action just seems to anger him and he escapes to underground once more. Ash, his friends, and Hippopotas run towards Hippowdon and Hippopotas becomes really sad. Hippopotas really misses Hippowdon, so Ash lifts Hippopotas onto his shoulders and vows to reunite him with his old friend. Meanwhile, we see Team Rocket in a tree with binoculars searching for Hippowdon. They spot him and James takes out an RPG and fires a net at Hippowdon, capturing him. Team Rocket tries to steal Hippowdon but are unable to because he's too heavy. Ash and his friends catch Team Rocket in the act. Suddenly a {{p|Rhyhorn}} [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|robot]] appears from underground with a big Team Rocket "R" symbol on it.

[[File:Butch Cassidy motto DP.png|thumb|left|220px|Butch and Cassidy performing their new motto]]
Out of the robot, [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] jump out and do their {{motto}} with a {{p|Shuckle}}. Jessie, James, Butch and Cassidy quickly begin insulting one another. Butch's and [[Dr. Namba]]'s names keep getting mispronounced. Butch and Cassidy say they are there on orders from [[Dr. Namba]] to capture Hippowdon so he may analyze the sand. The four Team Rocket members keep arguing as Ash quickly commands {{AP|Turtwig}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the net and they free Hippowdon. He escapes underground again as Butch, Cassidy, Ash and his friends quickly go after him--Butch and Cassidy in their robot and Ash and his friends on foot.

Ash and his friends hear Hippowdon but he's also being followed by Butch and Cassidy in their giant robot. A claw reaches out of the robot towards Hippowdon but Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to stop the claw. Once more, Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and it hits the robot, but it has no effect. Ash, his friends, and Hippowdon quickly run from the robot but suddenly fall into a very big hole in the sand. Jessie, James and Meowth are above them in their [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] and they do their motto. Jessie and James fire some sort of a plunger on a rope that captures Hippowdon and starts pulling him up into the air, but Ash and his friends grab onto it. Butch and Cassidy see this and fires a horn from the robot into the balloon and it pierces right through it, sending Jessie, James, Meowth, Ash, his friends, and Hippowdon falling to the ground. Butch and Cassidy yet again try to use a big claw from their robot to grab a hold of Hippowdon but Jessie, James and Meowth appear in a big {{p|Slowbro}} robot and break the claw. The two Team Rocket groups quickly begin to battle with their robots and arguing once again. As this is going on, Ash and his friends start running away with Hippowdon again. Jessie and James see this and fires Slowbro's tail as a rocket into Butch and Cassidy's robot, but it has no effect. Butch and Cassidy again fire a horn rocket into the Slowbro robot and it drills though the robot and it explodes. The blast sends Ash, his friends, and Hippowdon flying into the air, and as Hippowdon falls onto the ground, Pachirisu falls out of his mouth and is reunited with Dawn and Piplup. Hippowdon is angered and fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at the Rhyhorn robot, making it completely fall apart.

After Butch, Cassidy, Jessie, James and Meowth recover, Cassidy sends out {{p|Granbull}} and Butch sends out {{p|Shuckle}}. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it attacks Granbull right away. James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Cassidy commands Granbull to use {{m|Fire Fang}} but Jessie commands her Seviper to {{m|Wrap}} itself around Granbull, thus stopping its attack. Cassidy commands Granbull to use {{m|Bite}} and Jessie commands the same attack with her Seviper and both attacks hit. James commands Carnivine to use {{m|Bullet Seed}} on Shuckle and it hits as well. Butch commands Shuckle to use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} but Carnivine ends up dodging and it hits Hippowdon. Ash sees this and commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and it hits Shuckle. Dawn commands her Piplup to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} and it hits Carnivine. Hippowdon is now angered and it charges at Team Rocket hitting Shuckle and Carnivine with {{m|Double-Edge}} sending both Pokémon at their respectful owners. Hippopotas uses {{m|Yawn}} which makes Team Rocket, Butch, Cassidy, and their Pokémon fall asleep. It follows it up by using {{m|Sandstorm}} which blows all Team Rocket members and their Pokémon into a group next to each other, while Hippowdon uses a Hyper Beam and makes them blast off.

Hippowdon and Hippopotas are finally reunited and Ash and his friends are very happy for them as the two play. Jessie, James, and Meowth are hanging from a tree angry at Butch and Cassidy. Butch and Cassidy are buried with the top half of their bodies in sand, and as they free themselves they are angry at Jessie, James and Meowth. Both teams vow their revenge as the episode ends with Dr. Namba yelling at Cassidy for pronouncing his name wrong again.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter the {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring|wild Hippopotas}} again.
* {{an|Dawn}} meets [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] for the first time.
* Butch is revealed to own a {{p|Shuckle}} while Cassidy is revealed to own a {{p|Granbull}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Cassidy]]
* [[Butch]]
* [[Dr. Namba]] (on the phone)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Butch]]'s)
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Cassidy]]'s)
* {{p|Hippopotas}} ({{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring|anime}}; male)
* {{p|Hippowdon}} (male; debut)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Munchlax}}
** Pokémon senryū: あさひるばん　たべるかねるか　ゴンベかな ''Asa hiru ban, taberu kaneru ka, Gonbe kana?'' "Morning, noon, and night, still it's eating all the while, could it be {{tt|Gonbe|Munchlax}}?"
* This is the only physical appearance of [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', as well as their last appearance as members of [[Team Rocket]].
* This episode marks the final appearance of [[Dr. Namba]] in the series to date.
* This episode marks the final time {{an|Professor Oak}} composes a Pokémon senryū at the end of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]. In future episodes, he will instead set a multiple choice question for the viewer. He would only return composing senryū at the start of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* This episode features three running gags with Team Rocket members repeatedly butchering a name, with Jessie's inability to say "{{p|Hippopotas}}", Butch and Cassidy's inability to say "[[Dr. Namba|Namba]]", and everyone's inability to properly get Butch's name right.
** This is also the first time every Team Rocket member from each trio says Namba's name wrong, resulting in Namba calling each member on the phone each time, including at the very end of the episode.
* This is the last episode until ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'' to feature a {{wp|cold open}}ing.
* It is also one of the few episodes in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] didn't appear.
* [[Ash's Gligar]] has been added to the ending theme to reflect the events of [[DP064|the previous episode]].
* Butch and Cassidy now have a new {{motto}}. Once again, it is a variation on Jessie and James's motto, this time mimicking their {{DL|Team Rocket motto|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh motto}}.
* The dub name of this episode comes from the term "{{wp|Sleight of hand}}".
* Butch and Cassidy blast off along with [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}.
* Butch [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by saying, "Those dummies put up with this every week?"

===Errors===


===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Riding the Winds of Change!''' (Japanese: '''グライオンとグライガー！風の迷路をぬけて！''' ''{{tt|Glion|Gliscor}} and {{tt|Gliger|Gligar}}! Escaping the Maze of Wind!'') is the 64th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 530th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 24, 2008, and in the United States on July 5, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash and his friends pass through a city, a Gliscor and a group of Gligar swarm them and gobble up all their lunch. What's more, Paul is also in town with his Murkrow—it looks like he's after Gliscor! Paul leaves without explanation, but Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy explain what's going on: a storm swept Gliscor into the city, and the local wind patterns have kept it trapped there ever since. To top it off, Gliscor's supersonic navigation waves bounced off the city's skyscrapers and lured all the Gligar to the city, where they became trapped as well.

Since then, Gliscor and the Gligar have been raiding all the food in the city to feed themselves. Now, with the help of Ash and the gang, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy plan to lure the Pokémon to a spot where the winds will sweep them back to the forest. The plan gets underway without a hitch, until Team Rocket jump in and kidnap Gliscor and the Gligar. However, there's one friendly Gligar who lags behind the others, and its tardiness saves it from being caught up in Team Rocket's trap. This Gligar frees its friends, but now the road is blocked, leaving no way to get the Pokémon to the target spot!

Ash comes up with a new plan: get Gliscor and the Gligar together, then use Gust to blow them free of the city. Paul, who couldn't care less about the plan, catches up to Gliscor and catches it, leaving the Gligar without a leader. Fortunately, the one friendly Gligar helps Ash convince the other Gligar to follow the plan. A team of Pokémon using Gust succeeds in blowing the Gligar back to the forest—with one exception. Ash's new Gligar friend insists on coming back to Ash, so Ash takes the hint and captures it for his team. With his new buddy in tow, it's time for Ash to finally reach Veilstone City!

==Plot==
Still en route to [[Veilstone City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have stopped in another city on the way to enjoy a picnic. Ash and {{AP|Turtwig}} are still trying to master {{m|Energy Ball}}, which still faces accuracy issues. The {{pkmn|training}} and picnic are put on hold when several shadows fly overhead. Looking up, the gang see several {{p|Gligar}} being led by a larger Pokémon, which suddenly start swooping. The group flee and the attackers steal the picnic food. Ash has Turtwig try an Energy Ball against the leader, but once again, it is misses its target. Ash has Turtwig use {{m|Razor Leaf}}, though the Gligar swiftly evade. For safety, all of the Pokémon apart from Turtwig, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are [[recall]]ed into their {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Ash makes sure his friends are OK, and {{an|Brock}} identifies the Pokémon as Gligar and the larger one as {{p|Gliscor}}. Dawn looks up Gligar in her [[Pokédex]], and then Ash looks up Gliscor in his, which identifies Gliscor as Gligar's [[Evolution|evolved]] form.

Just then, an {{m|Ice Beam}} shoots towards Gliscor, which sends it flying. Ash and the gang look across and see that it came from [[Paul]] and his {{p|Weavile}}. Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} which sends all of the Gligar fleeing. A few attempt to attack Murkrow but it easily dodges. A strong wind starts, and Gliscor orders the group of Gligar to leave. However, while almost all leave, a single Gligar is too busy eating an apple to notice. After quickly scoffing down the apple and making a face at the gang, it tries to take off but the attempt is misjudged and it falls onto Ash. After getting up, it finds itself surrounded by the angry stares of Pikachu, Piplup and Turtwig. It quickly leaves to rejoin its group.

Paul recalls his Pokémon, and mentions that Gliscor lives up to its reputation. Ash asks Paul if he's there to catch the Gliscor, but Paul is apathetic as usual and tells the others to keep out of his way before he walks off. Just then [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]] arrive. It turns out that this isn't the first time people's food has been stolen, and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} intercepts Brock's declaration of love. Meanwhile, after witnessing the Gligar and Gliscor's successful food raids, {{TRT}} sets their sights on catching the Pokémon to keep their stomach full.

At the local [[Pokémon Center]], which has a garden on the roof filled with {{t|Bug}}- and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy tell the gang that the Gliscor and Gligar have reduced the city into a ghost town. After stripping the city bare of its growing fruit and vegetables, they're now stealing the food out of people's hands. Brock is confused, as Gliscor and Gligar are known for living in the forest, not in the city. It is revealed that one night, a very powerful storm blew Gliscor into the city. The same winds, caused by the numerous skyscrapers in the city, prevented Gliscor from leaving, driving Gliscor to start attracting the Gligar from neighboring areas with sound waves magnified by the buildings. Though numerous attempts to capture the Pokémon have failed, Officer Jenny has a new plan which involves using Gligar's favorite fruit as bait. The gang all pledge their support.

Meanwhile, Gliscor and the Gligar have taken refuge in an abandoned warehouse. Suddenly, a tub of fruit shoots through the window. All the Gligar start to tuck in, but they all grow suspicious and, along with Gliscor, look through the window to see a truck carrying fruit driving down the road. They all give chase, except for the one that fell on Ash earlier. After a few extra bites it joins the chase.

Officer Jenny drives the truck in an attempt to lure the Pokémon into a strong wind current, which should blow them out of the city and return them to the forest. However, the plan is ruined when Gliscor and the Gligar are captured by Team Rocket in their balloon. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} perform their {{motto}} and begin their getaway. Unfortunately Team Rocket's boasts are holding true, with Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Piplup's {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Gliscor's {{m|X-Scissor}} prove useless against the strong container. It turns out that while the container is almost indestructible, the rope holding it isn't as the Gligar, who Ash recognizes from earlier, cuts the rope, causing the container to fall onto the remains of the building. The container is destroyed, and Gligar is sent flying. Ash runs to save it, and Gligar ends up landing on him just like earlier. Meanwhile, Gliscor and the other Gligar obviously aren't too happy about the attempted capture and all use X-Scissor on the balloon, which causes the balloon to crash and Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. The balloon also crashes onto the building remains, and the road is blocked by the debris. This causes the wind direction to change, and Gliscor and the Gligar help themselves to the fruit on the truck. All of this has been observed by Paul.

Gliscor and Gligar are soon wreaking havoc on the city, and with the road blocked, the same plan cannot be reattempted. Just then the gang have an idea; if they can't send Gliscor and the Gligar into a wind current, then they will produce one using a {{m|Gust}} from the Pokémon at the Center. Ash decides to talk to Gliscor to let it know they just want to help.

In an alley, Team Rocket is consoling themselves with some food when they notice Gliscor and the Gligar have arrived. They are quickly on the run, when suddenly an Ice Beam hits, and Team Rocket is sent blasting off for the second time. The attacker is revealed to be Paul's Weavile, who uses another Ice Beam and freezes all the Gligar solid. As Paul orders a {{m|Blizzard}}, Gliscor responds with a {{m|Sandstorm}}, stopping the attack and melting the ice while the numerous Pokémon make a getaway. However, the Gligar Ash saved is once again left behind, and is greeted by Ash and his friends. It pulls its now trademark strange face, but then starts to follow its group, and is itself followed by the gang.

In a nearby alley, Paul confronts Gliscor and sends out {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to partner with Weavile. He orders an Ice Beam/{{m|Thunder}} combo, but there are so many Gligar flying about that neither one them can target. Paul yells at his Pokémon to focus, and orders a {{m|Thunder Punch}} from Electabuzz, which hits several Gligar. Gliscor isn't happy about seeing its group attacked and uses X-Scissor on Electabuzz, which sends the {{pkmn|category|Electric Pokémon}} flying into Weavile and Paul. Ash and the others arrive along with the Gligar they've now befriended. Ash tells Gliscor they can help it return to the wild, but before it can answer it is hit by Paul's Ice Beam/Thunder combo, sending it crashing to the ground. Paul throws a Poké Ball, and successfully catches the Gliscor. As usual, Paul scans Gliscor with his Pokédex and sees that it is quite strong and decides to keep it. Ash asks Paul about all the Gligar it was leading, but Paul doesn't care. The Gligar known to Ash and the group makes a run at Paul, but Electabuzz hits it with a Thunder Punch, sending it flying. Recalling his Pokémon to their Poké Balls, Paul criticizes the gang and leaves.

All of the Gligar are now flying around the alley aimlessly, not knowing what to do now that Gliscor is gone. Deciding to go with the plan anyway, Ash and Dawn start to lure the Gligar to the Pokémon Center. A few are hesitant about going, but the one Ash is now friends with lets the others know it is okay and soon all the Gligar are on their way. Once there, all the Pokémon at the Center use Gust to send the Gligar flying out of the city and the plan is working perfectly. However, Team Rocket shows up, making a second attempt to catch the Gligar. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Team Rocket is so far away the Thunderbolt doesn't reach. Ash decides to try Turtwig and Energy Ball again. Turtwig sends out the Energy Ball, but which it reaches the balloon's distance once again the direction isn't there and it misses. With Team Rocket closing in, Ash tells Turtwig to really concentrate. Turtwig responds, and fires the Energy Ball which hits Team Rocket dead on. The balloon explodes and it's third time unlucky for Team Rocket who are sent blasting off again.

Ash congratulates Turtwig on finally perfecting the attack, when they notice that the slow Gligar is once again too busy eating to notice where its group is. Turtwig fires another Energy Ball at it, sending it into the air. Then all the Center's Pokémon use Gust, finally sending the Gligar out of the city and back to their natural habitat. Just when the gang think the Gligar problem is gone, the slow Gligar is seen flying back toward the Pokémon Center, and once again, its flying is not up to scratch and it lands on Ash who asks why it didn't join its friends. Pulling its face, Brock tells Ash that Gligar must want to join him. Upon hearing this, Ash happily throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} and catches {{AP|Gligar}}.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash catching Gligar.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Gligar]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Paul]] again.
* Paul {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Gliscor}}.
* [[Ash's Turtwig]] masters {{m|Energy Ball}}.
* Ash catches a {{AP|Gligar}}.
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===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Gligar]]
* {{p|Gliscor}}

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

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}}; new)
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Murkrow}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Paul]]'s; new; debut)
* {{p|Gligar}} (multiple)
* {{p|Metapod}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Wurmple}}
* {{p|Beautifly}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Chatot}}
** Pokémon senryū: ペラペラと　ラップでおしゃべり　ペラップよ ''Perapera to, rappu de o-shaberi, Perappu yo.'' "Chattering in rap fluently, it's {{tt|Perap|Chatot}}."
** Chatot has much more involvement than most Pokémon, appearing before the reveal and during the senryū.
* In [[Kanto]], {{Ash}} filled his party with {{AP|Squirtle}} two episodes before he first met [[Lt. Surge]], Kanto's third [[Gym Leader]]. In this episode, he {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{AP|Gligar}}, while two episodes later, he meets [[Maylene]], [[Sinnoh]]'s third Gym Leader. Another parallel is that both Squirtle and Gligar were part of a group of Pokémon of their same species that caused trouble in a town. Both of them also voluntarily followed Ash.
* The featured town is apparently located on {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}, which is one of the routes where wild {{p|Gligar}} appear in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} via the [[Dual-slot mode|dual-slot method]].
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TRT}} blasts off three times.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the title of the song {{wp|Wind of Change (Scorpions song)|Wind of Change}} by the {{wp|Scorpions (band)|Scorpions}}, possibly chosen because Gligar is the FlyScorpion Pokémon.
* With the capture of Gligar, this marks the first time Ash has had two {{type|Flying}} Pokémon on his team since {{AP|Pidgeot}} was released in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''.

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Paul|Gliscor}} commands its minion Gligar to fly away after [[Paul]] appears, there is a black line through Gliscor's face and its head clips behind its body.
* When {{an|Brock}} falls in love with [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]], his arm is cut off.
* In one scene where Nurse Joy is looking at her laptop, her hat is colored the same as her hair.
* Gliscor's minion Gligar are affected by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}'s {{m|Thunder Punch}} despite being part {{type|Ground}}.
* A {{p|Spearow}} uses Gust, a move that it [[Animated series move errors|cannot legally learn in the games]].
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Gust}} is called "''Podmuch Wiatru''" and "''Wichura''" simultaneously throughout the episode.

<gallery>
DP064 error.png|The Gliscor errors
DP064 error 2.png|Nurse Joy's miscolored hat
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Hot Springing a Leak!''' (Japanese: '''ウリムートリオと湯けむりバトル！！ ''' ''The {{tt|Urimoo|Swinub}} Trio and the Hot Spring Battle!!'') is the 63rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 529th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 17, 2008, and in the United States on June 28, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When it's late and there's no Pokémon Center nearby, Dawn comes up with the solution: a visit to a nearby hot spring hotel, owned by the parents of her old friend Leona! Dawn and her friends arrive at the hotel ready for a relaxing soak in the springs, only to find Leona and her three Swinub in crisis mode because the spring water has stopped flowing. Now Leona is counting on her Swinub to use their superb sense of smell and sniff out another hot spring source.

With Dawn and her friends along to help, Leona follows the Swinub to the site of a new hot spring hotel. The construction workers are Team Rocket in disguise, and they claim to have found this spring water on their own. Leona notices the spring water here is just like the water back home, leading her to suspect they've been tapping into her hotel's pipeline. Right on cue, a Wooper shows up with the proof she needs to prove this "new" spring really is just the diverted water from her family's hot spring!

Team Rocket throws aside their disguises and unleashes a new robot, the Badabing Super Soaker Number Six. The robot is no match for Dawn and Leona's teamwork, and once Team Rocket is dealt with, the hot spring can start to flow again. But first, Dawn and Leona, using Piplup and Swinub, have a Tag Battle against Brock and Ash, who use Sudowoodo and Chimchar. After a frosty draw, everyone heads to the hot springs for a great soak to psych themselves up for the adventures ahead!

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue to travel, Ash is still hard at work {{pkmn|training}} his {{AP|Turtwig}} in using {{m|Energy Ball}}. Turtwig charges the sphere and proceeds to launch it, but the sphere dissipates beforehand. Turtwig is upset, but Ash encourages it to try again. {{an|Brock}} asks for him to hold off until they reach the next town, in order to get there before dark. Ash recalls Turtwig and looks forward to a hot bath at the next [[Pokémon Center]], but Brock checks his guidebook and finds no Center in the next town. {{an|Dawn}} suggests that they go to a hot spring that she knows about, one that allows {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to enjoy it as well. She mentions that one of her best friends lives at a hot spring hotel, so they start heading that way.

Outside the hotel, a girl talks to her {{p|Swinub}} in helping her out. Dawn calls out her name, [[Leona]], Dawn's childhood friend. Leona happens to call her Dee-Dee, which upsets Dawn, but Leona is still happy to see her. When asked about how business is going, Leona admits that it has been sluggish. Leona remembers watching Dawn's [[DP061|most recent]] {{pkmn|Contest}} performance, which slightly upsets Dawn. Dawn introduces Leona to Ash and Brock, mentioning that she met Dawn in Kindergarten. Hearing that Leona is a {{pkmn|Trainer}} as well, Ash asks her for a {{pkmn|battle}}, but Leona doesn't have the time. Dawn is eager to jump in the hot spring, but before Leona can say anything, they're off.

They find the hot spring, with Ash jumping in first, but they find the pool shallow and cold. Leona mentions that the spring is not running because a week ago, the spring suddenly stopped receiving water. Since the spring is fed from a pipeline leading down from the mountain, [[Leona's parents]] decided to hike up and inspect it. Leona admits that if the situation doesn't change soon, the hotel will have to close. Leona is planning to use her Swinub to find another hot spring, which Dawn checks with her [[Pokédex]]. The Swinub even know how to use {{m|Dig}}. The thought of Leona raising her Pokémon makes Dawn reflect on her kindergarten days when Leona comforted her about when a young boy proceeded to bully others and hog a Jungle Gym to himself, standing at the top like a ruler. It gives Dawn the plan for them to work together to find the hot spring. Leona's Swinub take the lead as they pike up a scent of a hot spring.

At a newer hot spring, a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] {{TRT}} takes pride in their work, wanting to open their business, as well as plans to let {{an|Giovanni}} have it. Leona's Swinub lead Ash and his friends to a source of steam. When they get there, they notice that a new hotel is being built with a freshly dug hot spring. Team Rocket notices them nearby as {{MTR}} put sunglasses on and proceeds to push them off the property. Leona confronts them about the hotel. Meowth tells a story about them digging out the hot spring by hand. Leona can tell that the water is exactly the same as their hot spring water, just by sense. She believes that they have been diverting her hot spring water to use as their own. [[Jessie]] asks her for proof of possession about the water, which Leona knows will be difficult. Brock theorizes that if they tapped into the same water source that Leona's family does, but with a different pipe, it would not matter. It appears that Team rocket has won, when suddenly a {{p|Wooper}} appears from the pipe, with a transponder on its tail.

Ash checks the Wooper as Leona recognizes it as one that belongs to her parents. Leona's parents show up as they mention that when they checked their pipeline, the found another pipe attached directly to theirs, diverting water away from their hot spring. They sent the Wooper along the line to see where it led; revealing that the hot spring has been stolen. Team Rocket loses their disguises and recites their {{motto}}. Meowth pushes a switch and summons a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], firing water blasts at Ash and his friends. {{AP|Pikachu}} wants to launch a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but since everyone is soaking wet, Pikachu is forced to switch to {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Pikachu slips on the wet mecha, unable to make contact.

Dawn has another flashback about how she and Leona took down the bully before, so they decide to apply that tactic. Leona has her Swinub dig and cause the three-legged mecha to tumble and spill its water all over itself, heating it up. [[Dawn's Buneary]] uses {{m|Ice Beam}} to quickly chill it, causing it to crack. The mecha tumbles backwards into Team Rocket and explodes, sending them blasting off. Dawn and Leona celebrate as Leona's parents insist that they stay for the spring, working to fix it.

Back at the hotel, Leona offers a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]], Ash and Brock against Dawn and Leona. [[Ash's Chimchar]] and [[Brock's Sudowoodo]] square off against Leona's Swinub and [[Dawn's Piplup]]. Swinub tries to {{m|Tackle}} Sudowoodo, but it dodges. Piplup tries to {{m|Peck}} Chimchar, but it {{m|Scratch}}es Piplup down. Dawn and Leona team up as they switch targets, Swinub's {{m|Ice Shard}} against Chimchar with Piplup's {{m|Bubble Beam}} against Sudowoodo. Both dodge as Chimchar launches {{m|Flamethrower}}, both dodging. Chimchar tries {{m|Flame Wheel}} on Swinub, but Piplup takes the lead, triggering another flashback memory and tactic.

It appears that Chimchar hit, but neither target is to be seen. That's because Swinub dug underground, taking Piplup with it, springing up to hit Chimchar. Piplup hits with {{m|Whirlpool}}, soaking Chimchar. Ash and Brock feel the pressure as Dawn and Leona use the tactics that allowed them to take care of the bully. Piplup fires Bubble Beam at Chimchar, hitting, as Swinub launches {{m|Blizzard}}. Sudowoodo hits Swinub with {{m|Double-Edge}}, but the Blizzard hits Chimchar. Sudowoodo proceeds to {{m|Mimic}} the Blizzard as Swinub launches Blizzard, both sides getting hit. The end result shocks all as all four Pokémon have been {{status|freeze|frozen}}, resulting in a tie. They decide to end the day with the hot spring.

With the hot spring repaired, Ash and his friends as well as the Pokémon enjoy the hot spring. The Pokémon play and rest, Chimchar sitting with its tail above water while Sudowoodo sits near the steam without soaking its body. {{AP|Buizel}} punches a flowing water stream. Leona praises them both as Ash decides to ask Leona about why Dawn is called Dee-Dee, but before she can respond, Dawn pushes her down, keeping the secret locked up. The next day, Ash and his friends leave the hot spring and wave Leona and her parents good bye, Dawn's confidence restored as well.


==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Leona reunion.png|thumb|220px|Dawn reuniting with Leona]]
* {{an|Dawn}} reunites with her childhood friend [[Leona]], while {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} meet her for the first time.
* Dawn and Leona have a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against Ash and Brock, which ends in a draw.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leona]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Leona]]
* [[Leona's parents|Leona's father]]
* [[Leona's parents|Leona's mother]]
* Bully (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Swinub}} ([[Leona]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Leona's parents]]')

==Trivia==
* [[EP188|An episode]] featuring three {{p|Swinub}} and hot springs also aired during the [[Johto]] saga.
* [[Leona]] greets {{an|Dawn}} by calling her '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''), the same nickname {{si|Kenny}} uses for Dawn.
* Leona uses Dawn's catchphrase often in this episode, saying "No need to worry" (Japanese: "{{tt|Daijōbu!|'It's fine!' or 'It'll be alright!'}}").
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Luxray}}
** Pokémon senryū: うせものを　みつけてにっこり　レントラー ''Usemono o, mitsukete nikkori, Rentorā.''
* [[Polka O Dolka]], [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] were used as background music.
* The episode's English dub title is a play on the terms "{{wp|hot spring}}" and "springing a leak".
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* Team Rocket's sunglasses in this episode are reminiscent of the ones the [[Squirtle Squad]] wear.
* In the Japanese version, Team Rocket's mecha, as well as each member of Team Rocket while being blasted away, can be heard muttering 「ババンババンバンバン」, referring to a famous hot springs song called いい湯だな ("Isn't the water nice?") by The Drifters.
* [[James]] is momentarily shown drinking in the hot spring in the way {{wp|sake}} is typically drunk in Japanese hot springs.

===Errors===
* When [[Ash's Turtwig]] uses {{m|Energy Ball}} in the beginning, its Japanese voice can be heard beneath its English voice.
* When Dawn pushes Leona underwater, her navel disappears.
* After the Tag Battle finishes, Swinub is frozen solid, despite Ice types being immune to freezing.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Flame Wheel}} is mistakenly called {{m|Flamethrower}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|小山豬三重奏與溫泉霧氣對戰！！|The Swinub Trio and Battle in the Hot Spring Mist!!}}
|cs={{tt|Příběh horkého pramene|The Hot Spring's Story}}
|da={{tt|En kilde til lækage!|A source (spring) of leakage!}}
|de={{tt|Thermalquelle mit Leck!|Thermal spring with leak!}}
|nl={{tt|Een lek in het zuiverste water!|A leak in the clearest water!}}
|fi={{tt|Tulikuuma lähde|The fire-hot spring}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un bon bain bien chaud !|A good bath well hot!}}
|it={{tt|Complotto termale!|Thermal conspiracy!}}
|ko={{tt|빛나! 베쓰의 온천을 지켜라!|Dawn! Protect Leona's Hot Spring!}}
|no={{tt|Varmekilden springer lekk|The hot spring is leaking}}
|pl={{tt|Gorący przeciek|Hot Leak}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Fonte Termal Secou!|The Hot Spring Dried!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Fuga nas Termas!|A Leak in the Hot Spring!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Las aguas termales!|The thermal waters!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Balneario tiene una fuga!|The spa has a leak!}}
|sv={{tt|En läcka i heta källan!|A leak in the Hot Spring!}}
|ro={{tt|Un Izvor Termal cu Probleme|A Hot Spring with Problems}}
|ru={{tt|В горячем источнике протечка!|A leakage in the hot spring!}}
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|epcode=DP061
|altepcode=EP527
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|title_en=Team Shocker!
|title_ja=ポケモンコンテスト！ズイ大会！！
|title_ja_trans=Pokémon Contest! Zui Convention!!
|screen=yes
|broadcast_jp=December 20, 2007
|broadcast_us=June 14, 2008
|en_series=
|en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]]
|ja_op=[[Together]] (shown in DP060)
|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] (Winter Version)
|olmteam=Team Iguchi
|scenario=冨岡淳広
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|storyboard=井硲清高
|directorn=1
|director=浅田裕二
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|art=岩根雅明
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=DP061-DP070
|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|061}}
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'''Team Shocker!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！ズイ大会！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Zui|Solaceon}} Convention!!'') is the 61st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 527th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 20, 2007, along with [[DP060]], and in the United States on June 14, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Solaceon Contest is about to start, and Dawn is eager to show off her Ambipom's spectacular Swift move. The competition includes both Jessie and Dawn's friend Kenny, who's also been helping Ash's Turtwig learn the Energy Ball move. Kenny and his Breloom make an impressive Contest entrance, and Jessie brings out her Dustox for an explosive first act. Then Dawn takes the stage, and Ambipom's swirling Swift lights up the entire stadium—but the judges don't seem impressed by Ambipom's pyrotechnics...

Backstage, everyone gathers for the first round results: Kenny and Jessie advance, yet Dawn is out of the competition. As her friends comfort her, she shrugs it off and puts on a brave face, staying to watch the Contest finals and cheer for Kenny. The last round of the Contest sees Kenny and his Prinplup battling Jessie and Dustox, and Jessie wins the match as time runs out. Kenny leaves to train for his next Contest, but he's quietly concerned that Dawn no longer seems to be interested in competing.

Just as Kenny suspected, this latest setback has left Dawn deeply confused and upset. The next day, Dawn won't even get out of bed until Zoey, who saw what happened at the Contest, shows up and demands a battle. During the battle, Zoey shows Dawn that Ambipom's Swift move was pretty-too pretty! Ambipom was hidden by all the flash, when Dawn should have been concentrating on showing off Ambipom itself. Somewhat cheered, Dawn takes Zoey's advice to heart as our heroes head for Veilstone City, where Ash hopes to win his next Gym Badge!

==Plot==
On the day before the [[Solaceon Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], {{Ash}} attempts to train {{AP|Turtwig}} to use {{m|Energy Ball}}, while {{si|Kenny}} and his {{p|Breloom}} look on. However, the training is not going well, and the Energy Ball backfires before taking form, sending Turtwig flying. Kenny comments that while Turtwig is having problems with the forming, it is concentrating hard enough. Ash compliments his Turtwig, knowing they will have to take their time.

Meanwhile, {{an|Dawn}} is determined to win the Solaceon Contest. With her newly evolved {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, she practices a {{m|Swift}} attack, and creates a dazzling rainbow as a result. After finishing, Dawn rewards Ambipom and {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her other Pokémon}} with [[Poffin]]s for their hard work. {{an|Brock}} compliments Ambipom's performance. Dawn tells Brock that, after losing the {{ci|Hearthome}} Contest, she has decided to try a different strategy by showing off one move as much as possible. [[Jessie]], as "Jessilina", is also practicing well into the night alongside {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. She envisions winning using [[James]] and {{MTR}}'s strategy, which worries James and Meowth since they haven't actually thought of one.

On the day of the Solaceon Contest, Ash tells {{AP|Pikachu}} and Dawn’s Pokémon to cheer for Ambipom. Dawns mother [[Johanna]] and her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} are watching at home. [[Marian]] shows off the winning prise, the Solaceon [[Ribbon]] before introducing the panel of judges, formed by the Chief of the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]]; the {{pkmn|Fan Club Chairman|President}} of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], [[Mr. Sukizo]]; and Solaceon's very own [[Nurse Joy]].

The Performance Stage begins. Kenny is up first, and has Breloom begin with a {{m|Stun Spore}} to show off its sheen. Breloom uses Energy Ball, and after using its tail to send the Energy Ball to the ceiling, Breloom uses {{m|Mach Punch}} on the Energy Ball, making the whole stage and Breloom shine. The crowd is enraptured, and the [[Contest Judge]]s pass their compliments on. After a few more performances, it's now Jessie's turn. Jessie sends Dustox out from her {{i|Poké Ball}} and she flies around showing off her shining scales. Dustox whips up a {{m|Whirlwind}}, and the audience is astounded to see Jessie lifted off the ground. Jessie finishes the performance by having Dustox use {{m|Psybeam}}, which causes a plume of green smoke. Jessie and Dustox emerge waving to the crowd, earning compliments from the judges for being so in sync with each other.

Next, Dawn calls Ambipom to the stage with a Party [[Seal]] welcome followed by a {{m|Double Hit}}, sending shockwaves throughout the [[Contest Hall]]. She has Ambipom begin her rainbow Swift routine. Dawn orders Ambipom to go faster, and the whole stage is covered in Swift stars. While the display is certainly dazzling, some of Dawn’s supporters including Brock and [[Zoey]], who is watching from a [[Pokémon Center]], have their concerns that she has overdone it. Their fears are confirmed when Dawn fails to clear the Performance Stage. Dawn, however, is left confused by the result, but congratulates her friend Kenny for making it to the Battle Stage. Jessie, on the other hand, cannot help but rub Dawn's face in her loss and tries to force her out of the backstage but Dawn, all smiles, tells Jessie she's staying. Ash notices that despite her smile, Dawn is far more disappointed than she's letting on.

Both Kenny and Jessie make it through to the final, and it's Dustox versus {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Dustox avoids a {{m|Drill Peck}} and hits Prinplup with a Psybeam. Everyone backstage is rooting for Kenny apart from Dawn, who is now feeling very sorry for herself. The battle is hard fought, leading to the time running out and as Dustox is left with the most points, Jessie is declared the winner. Having finally won her first Ribbon, Jessie is delighted and the judges note how relaxed she was in this Contest compared to others. James and Meowth are equally thrilled by the result.

Later that afternoon, Kenny is preparing to leave and tells Dawn he will see her in the next Pokémon Contest. However, Dawn's confidence has taken a serious blow and she does not think she will attend the next one. Kenny tells Dawn that he will not let her quit coordinating, and then after telling Ash to keep working on Turtwig's Energy Ball, bids the group farewell. Dawn retreats to her room, feeling very sorry for herself. Having lost two Contests in a row without even making it past the Appeal Rounds despite trying her best, Dawn is no longer sure if she's cut out for Contests and after looking at the Ribbon her [[mother]] gave her at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, cries herself to sleep.

The next day, Ash and Brock are ready to leave Solaceon Town, but Dawn hasn't turned up as she's still fast asleep in bed. Suddenly, the two get a huge surprise, as Zoey turns up to see Dawn. Zoey tells Dawn out of bed and asks her for a battle, and to partner with Ambipom based on the previous day's appeal. As requested, Dawn orders a round of rainbow Swift. As Ambipom is covered with the stars, Zoey points out where Dawn is going wrong; while the move is pretty and impressive, the flaw is that Ambipom can no longer be seen. She reiterates that an Appeal is meant to show off the Pokémon, like Kenny and Jessie did with theirs. Zoey has {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} use {{m|Iron Tail}} to smash through the Swift, then hits Ambipom with a {{m|Shock Wave}} knocking her back to Dawn. Zoey reveals to Dawn that she passed on the Solaceon Contest to recharge and regain her focus after losing at [[Hearthome City]]. Dawn is relieved and takes on Zoey's advice, deciding to turn this defeat into a chance to learn. The group soon sets off for [[Veilstone City]], where Ash hopes to compete for his next [[Gym]] [[Badge]].

==Major events==
[[File:Jessilina Solaceon Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Jessilina being awarded the Solaceon Ribbon]]
* [[Ash's Turtwig]] continues to learn {{m|Energy Ball}} with {{si|Kenny}}'s help.
* {{an|Dawn}}, Kenny, and [[Jessie|Jessilina]] enter the [[Solaceon Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
* Dawn fails to pass the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] for [[DP049|the second time]] in a row, resulting in her losing confidence in her abilities.
* Jessilina defeats Kenny in the finals and wins the Solaceon Contest, earning the [[a:File:Solaceon Ribbon.png|Solaceon Ribbon]], her first Contest [[Ribbon]].
* [[Zoey]] returns to advise Dawn in matters of Pokémon Contest performances.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Breloom}} ({{si|Kenny}}'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Rattata}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Dunsparce}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Steelix}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Exploud}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Dusclops}} (Coordinator's)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Bibarel}}
** Pokémon senryū: たいぼくを　かじれビーダル　はがいのち ''Taiboku o, kajire Bīdaru, hagai no chi.''
* This is the first official {{pkmn|Contest}} that [[Jessie]] has ever won. However, she uses another name in her entry, Jessilina.
* This is the last episode to use [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ (Winter Version)]] as an ending theme well as By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ in general.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] is played during {{an|Dawn}}'s performance. It is present in both the original and the dub.
* {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s performance was similar to [[May's Skitty]]'s performance in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] where they kept using the same move over and over again.
** Ambipom's performance was also similar to [[Drew's Roselia]]'s performance in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'' where the Pokémon disappeared from sight during their flashy big finish. However, unlike Roselia who passed to the next round because of that, Ambipom didn't.
* {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} participates in what turns out to be her [[DP073|final Contest]].
* When [[James]] and {{MTR}} were pretending to make a plan for a Contest, the Background Music is from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]].
* [[Dawn's Pachirisu]] and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} are wearing the same cheering outfit as {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, while {{AP|Pikachu}} wears a male kimono. This suggests that both Piplup and Pachirisu are female. However, in a [[DP142|later episode]], Piplup is confirmed to be male.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP061Error.png|thumb|200px|Coloring error]]
* In one scene in the original airing, the black portion of [[Ash's hat]] exceeds out of its normal boundaries. This is fixed in subsequent airings.
* In the initial English dub airing, the credits start in the middle for no apparent reason.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, after the explosion during [[Jessie]]'s [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], [[Marian]] refers to ''{{m|Psybeam|Psychopromień}}'' as ''Psychopłomień''.
* In the {{pmin|Hindi}} dub on Hungama TV/Marvel HQ, {{Ash}} refers to [[Zoey]] as male.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, during [[Kenny]]'s [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], [[Marian]] refers to {{m|Mach Punch}} as if it was a {{type|Fire}} move.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗大賽！隨意大會！|Pokémon Contest! Suíyì (Solaceon) Convention!}}
|cs={{tt|Týmový šok!|Team Shock!}}
|da={{tt|Holdgyser|Team thriller}}
|de={{tt|Fehler machen klüger!|Mistakes make smarter!}}
|nl={{tt|Team Tegenslag!|Team Drawback!}}
|fi={{tt|Yllätyskisa|The surprise Contest}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un numéro trop parfait !|A performance too perfect!}}
|it={{tt|Strategia vincente!|Winning strategy!}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 콘테스트! 신수대회!|Pokémon Contest! Solaceon Tournament!}}
|no={{tt|Team "røver"|Team "robber"}}
|pl={{tt|Wielkie zaskoczenie|Big surprise}}
|pt_br={{tt|Choque de Rivais!|Shock of Rivals!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Grande Choque!|The Big Shock!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Un buen equipo!|A good team!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Un equipo de impacto!|An impact team!}}
|sv={{tt|Lagrysare!|Team Thriller!}}
|ro={{tt|Echipa Șocantă|The Shocking Team}}
|ru={{tt|Команда Шокер|Team Shocker!}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kiyotaka Itani]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes with Contests]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn]]
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[[Category:Episodes focusing on Kenny]]
[[Category:Episodes in which Jessie gets a Ribbon]]
[[Category:Episodes in which Dawn loses a Contest]]

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title_en=Journey to the Unown! |
title_ja=ズイの遺跡のアンノーン！|
title_ja_trans=Unknown of the Zui Ruins! |
broadcast_jp=December 20, 2007 |
broadcast_us=June 7, 2008 |
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en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
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'''Journey to the Unown!''' (Japanese: '''ズイの遺跡のアンノーン！''' ''{{tt|Unknown|Unown}} of the {{tt|Zui|Solaceon}} Ruins!'') is the 60th episode of {{aniseries|DP}}, and the 526th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 20, 2007, along with [[DP061]], and in the United States on June 7, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Deep in training for the Solaceon Contest, Dawn shows off Aipom's latest Contest move and discovers that Aipom has actually learned a new move: Double Hit! Then it's off to the Solaceon Ruins for a friendly battle between Ash and Dawn's friend Kenny, who's also in town for the Solaceon Contest. Our heroes aren't the only ones at the ruins—Team Rocket spots a suspicious trio in the area, including the same man who hired Team Rocket to steal the Adamant Orb from Eterna City's museum!

Inside the ruins, the strangers perform a ritual that unleashes a swarm of Unown, then escape by hitting the Unown with a Confuse Ray. This causes the ruins to emit a red light that swallows up Dawn and her Pokémon! Her friends follow her into the ruins, only to find themselves lost inside a topsy-turvy temple where up is down and angry, confused Unown are everywhere.

With a sheepish Team Rocket in tow, Dawn tries to find her way out. She has no choice but to battle the Unown and snap them out of their confusion, and Aipom evolves into Ambipom just in time to help her out. Once Ash, Brock, and Kenny catch up to Dawn, Piplup explains the situation to the Unown, who finally allow everyone to leave the ruins. Team Rocket runs off before anyone can ask them about what just happened, but Dawn and Kenny quickly put the day's strange events behind them—it's back to preparing for the Solaceon Contest!

==Plot==
While {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} are {{pkmn|training}} for the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, they use {{m|Focus Punch}} in fast succession to make it look like Aipom has two tails. {{an|Brock}} tells her that is actually {{m|Double Hit}} and Aipom is close to evolving after that [[move]]. {{si|Kenny}} arrives and mocks Dawn for not knowing that Aipom evolves into {{p|Ambipom}}. He refers to Dawn as Dee Dee, with mysterious nickname puzzling {{Ash}} yet again, but Dawn insists he not to go there. Kenny reveals that he is looking forward to the Solaceon Contest, and Dawn replies that she and Aipom will be hard to beat. Ash is keen to finish his match against Kenny, but Kenny declines, and says he was going to see {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

Meanwhile, at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Saturn]] and the two {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} enter the ruins for unknown purposes. {{TRT}} notices Team Galactic and [[DP036|recalls]] being hired to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]]. Saturn sends out his {{p|Bronzor}} to use {{m|Flash}} to guide them through the ruins. Team Rocket, convinced there is treasure inside, decides to follow them without being seen.

Ash and {{ashfr}} accompany Kenny to the ruins, where they marvel at the entrance featuring a Dialga and Palkia statue. Kenny offers to battle right now, right in front of the Dialga and Palkia statues, and Ash agrees to it. Ash and Kenny don't know who should go first, which causes Dawn to bring out her [[Pokétch]] App, the Coin Toss. Once the Coin Toss is done, it is decided that Ash goes first. Since Ash thinks Kenny is going to use {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} again, he sends out {{AP|Turtwig}}, insisting that {{AP|Pikachu}} should relax. Kenny, hearing this prediction, instead sends out {{p|Breloom}}, which surprises everyone, especially Ash. Ash starts the battle with a {{m|Tackle}}, which Breloom tries to dodge, but isn't fast enough. Kenny is surprised at Turtwig's speed. Ash orders Turtwig use a {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack, though Breloom’s {{m|Mach Punch}} hits first. Turtwig rushes forward with {{m|Bite}}, but Breloom counters with an {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash is impressed by this move, and asks Kenny to teach it to Turtwig. Kenny thinks about it for a moment, and says that knowing the move {{m|Bullet Seed}} makes teaching Energy Ball easier. After Ash admits that Turtwig doesn't know Bullet Seed, Kenny says it will be difficult, but says he'll teach it to Turtwig if they defeat him in a battle.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is still spying on Team Galactic. Saturn and his henchmen enter a room full of {{p|Unown}} [[Unown symbols|inscriptions]]. The three of them place the [[Splash Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Draco Plate]] into a triangular floor plate, which causes the center to glow. Suddenly, all of the Unown inscriptions become real Unown. Having noticed Team Rocket from outside the ruins, Saturn says it's nice to see the trio again. Saturn talks of the new world they are going to create, as a box known as the [[Spear Key]] lifts from the ground. He takes hold of the box, which angers all of the Unown and causes them to attack. Saturn deflects them with Bronzor's {{m|Confuse Ray}} allowing himself and his grunts to escape to their waiting helicopter. Team Rocket proceed to run off as well, with the angry Unown right behind them. Outside, the entry stairs begin to lift up, carrying Dawn, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Aipom with it. The boys leap inside to rescue Dawn just as the Solaceon Ruins shut behind them.

Inside, Ash and Brock rush off towards Kenny, who is freaking out over the warping walls. Ash reminds Kenny to remain calm and think about how the Pokémon will feel, which brings back Kenny's confidence as the three of them head further into the ruins to look for Dawn. Meanwhile, Dawn manages to find Piplup and Aipom, though they are disorientated by their odd surrounds. The Unown appear and fire a combined attack, leaving Dawn clueless, however her Pokémon help her with {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, respectively. Because of this, the Unown suddenly snap out of their confusion and turn the place back to normal. However, Dawn still doesn't know how to get out, and it still looked really weird up ahead. Elsewhere, the boys are swarmed by another group of Unown. Brock explains they must have been confused. Ash's Pikachu and Turtwig proceed to attack them with {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Razor Leaf while Kenny's Breloom and Prinplup attack them with Energy Ball and Bubble Beam which snaps the Unown out of confusion, turning the place back to normal. Then they continue searching for Dawn.

Meanwhile, Dawn continues running and encounters more Unown. Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to snap the Unown out of their confusion. Then Team Rocket show up falling down from the nearby stairs. Another group of Unown appear but they are stopped by Aipom's Double Hit, who evolves into Ambipom. Then, she hits the Unown with Swift snapping them out of confusion. Brock and the others show up, and due to Unown's illusions each side sees each other as if they are walking on the ceiling. Another group of Unown appear but they are snapped out of confusion by Piplup's Bubble Beam, breaking the illusion. As the illusion lifts off, it is revealed that Dawn and Team Rocket are actually on the ceiling and subsequently they fall down on the floor. The other group all rush to catch the falling humans and Pokémon, with Brock using {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} to help with her massive strength.

Suddenly the door to the outside opens and the group gets out. Brock wonders about the commotion inside the ruins and turns to Team Rocket for answers. However, the trio decide to make a run for it before they can get into any more trouble while promising revenge against Team Galactic. Ash looks up Ambipom on his [[Pokédex]] as the Long Tail Pokémon practices her moves. Dawn is confident that Ambipom can win her the Solaceon Contest, and Ash asks Kenny about their called-off battle. Kenny agrees to teach Turtwig Energy Ball, on the condition that Ash doesn't tell Dawn how scared he was.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Ambipom newly evolved.png|thumb|200px|Ambipom just after evolving]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Solaceon Town]] and meet {{si|Kenny}} again.
* Ash has another battle with Kenny, which gets interrupted.
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Aipom}} learns {{m|Double Hit}} and later [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}.
* Kenny is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Breloom}}.
* [[Saturn]] steals [[Spear Key|a cube]] from the [[Solaceon Ruins]].
* Kenny agrees to help [[Ash's Turtwig]] learn {{m|Energy Ball}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Saturn]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Aipom}}; evolves)
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Breloom}} ({{si|Kenny}}'s)
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Saturn]]'s)
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple)
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet found below the statue of Dialga]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Spiritomb}}
** Pokémon senryū: ミカルゲよ　じっとがまんの　ごひゃくねん ''Mikaruge yo, jitto ga man no, go-hyaku nen.'' "Mikaruge: Motionless patience for 500 years."
* [[Saturn]] is listed as おとこ ("Man") in the credits.
* The same Unown writing from ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'' is shown again in this episode:
<blockquote>FRIEND SUBETE NO INOCHI HA BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI NANIKA WO UMIDASU</blockquote>
:In the dub, {{an|Dawn}} reads it as ''When every life meets another life, something will be born''.
* This is only the second appearance of the {{p|Unown}} species in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the first being ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]''. Despite the episode being produced after the introduction of the new forms, however, "!" and "?" Unown do not appear in this episode.
* The three [[Plate]]s [[Team Galactic]] used to obtain the cube from the [[Solaceon Ruins]] ([[Splash Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Draco Plate]]) correspond to the three types of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} combined. However, the Splash Plate, associated with Palkia's {{t|Water}} type, was placed on the side of the pattern resembling Dialga's diamond and the Iron Plate, associated with Dialga's {{t|Steel}} type was placed on the side of the pattern resembling Palkia's pearl.
* {{TRT}} does not blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This is the first time since the {{aniseries|GS}} episode ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'', 339 episodes prior, that a [[Pokédex]] entry for something else than a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is shown in the animated series, in this case, the move {{m|Double Hit}}.

===Errors===
[[File:DP060 error.png|thumb|200px|Ambipom's tan feet]]
* In the scene where {{Ash}} saves {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, Ambipom's feet are colored a light-tan like {{p|Aipom}} instead of purple.
* In the English dub:
** In the original airing, Unown is spelled "Unknown" in the title. This is corrected in future airings and releases.
** After the landing from the fall, Ambipom's Japanese voice can be heard.
** After Aipom finishes evolving, the first instance of Ambipom's regular cry is improperly low-pitched when it shouldn't be.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, in the scene where {{si|Kenny}} says "Dawn, no!", his English voice is heard alongside his Finnish voice.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Cesta do neznáma|Journey to the Unknown}}
|da={{tt|Rejsen mod det ukendte|The journey to the unknown}}
|de={{tt|Eine Reise - Icognito!|A travel - Unown!}}
|nl={{tt|Reis naar de Unown!|Journey to the Unown!}}
|fi={{tt|Symbolinen matka!|A symbolic journey!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|D'étranges Zarbi|Some weirds Unown}}
|it={{tt|Viaggio nell'Unown!|Journey into the Unown!}}
|ko={{tt|신수 유적의 안농! 제발 안녕!|Unown of Solaceon Ruins! Please Goodbye!}}
|no={{tt|Reisen til Unown!|The journey to Unown!}}
|pl={{tt|Podróż w nieznane|Journey to the unknown}}
|pt_br={{tt|Viagem para o Desconhecido!|Travel to the Unknown!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Unown - Aventura Obscura!|Unown - Obscure Adventure!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Viaje a lo desconocido!|Journey to the Unknown!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La confusión de los Unown!|The Confusion of the Unown!}}
|sv={{tt|En resa mot det okända|A journey to the unknown}}
|ro={{tt|Călătorie spre Necunoscut|Journey to the Unknown}}
|ru={{tt|Путешествие в Аноун|Journey to the Unown}}
}}
 

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epcode=DP059 |
altepcode=EP525 |
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title_en=Luxray Vision! |
title_ja=レントラーの瞳！|
title_ja_trans=Rentorar's Eyes! |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=December 13, 2007 |
broadcast_us=May 31, 2008 |
en_series= |
en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]](Winter Version) |
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scenario=米村正二 |
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art=志村泉 |
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'''Luxray Vision!''' (Japanese: '''レントラーの瞳！''' ''{{tt|Rentorar|Luxray}}'s Eyes!'') is the 59th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 525th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 13, 2007, and in the United States on May 31, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Hoping to find a place to stay for the night, our heroes visit an imposing manor. Instead, they're almost mistaken for thieves by Marble, a self-proclaimed Super-Duper Ace Detective who's also Officer Jenny's student. Matthew, the manor's owner, received word that the Bandit Beauties Three were coming to steal his treasure, and Marble promised to stop them. Despite her promise, she's secretly worried: her Luxray hasn't obeyed her ever since it evolved, and she thinks it's all because Luxray can't get its Electric-type moves to work.

As for the Bandit Beauties Three, they're none other than Team Rocket. After snatching Matthew's treasure, they try to make a getaway, only to fall into a pit trap! Matthew's manor is chock full of dangerous traps designed to catch thieves, except Pikachu and Luxray also fall down a pit trap while chasing after Team Rocket. Matthew shows Ash a secret passage that leads them to Pikachu and Luxray, but Marble accidentally springs another hidden trap, and this one is deadly!

Luxray uses its keen eyesight to locate the switch that deactivates the trap, much to Marble's delight. Then Team Rocket, busy digging out of the manor's basement, digs their way right into Ash and his friends. Pikachu uses a Thunderbolt that fills Luxray with electrical energy, allowing Luxray to finally use Charge Beam. The two Electric-type Pokémon help defeat Team Rocket, the manor's treasure is returned to its rightful owner, and Marble is once again friends with Luxray.

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} walk into the courtyard of a large manor where they are hoping to spend the night, spotlights suddenly blind them. A blue-haired girl and her {{p|Luxray}} stand atop a rooftop, and Luxray jumps down towards Ash and his friends and attacks {{AP|Pikachu}}, something its {{pkmn|Trainer}} clearly did not want yet. Pikachu dodges Luxray's strikes and tries to hide in the bushes, but Luxray's x-ray vision spots Pikachu before using {{m|Iron Tail}}. Luxray's Trainer tries to stop her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, but it proceeds to use another Iron Tail, which Pikachu blocks with its own Iron Tail. Luxray's Trainer calls for backup, with six bodyguards quickly surrounding Ash and his friends. They try to seize them, but Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} stops them cold. Ash and his friends try to convince her that they are not criminals, and the manor's owner, {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}, steps out and supports them, recognizing them from the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Matthew points out that the increased security is because that crooks, named the Bandit Beauties Three, threatened to steal his [[Old Charm]]. When he asked the [[Officer Jenny]] from [[Mahogany Town]] for assistance, Luxray's Trainer, named {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}, was sent instead.

Ash and his friends decide to help Marble, but Luxray is still demonstrating hostility towards Pikachu. Inside, they set up in front of the vault where the Old Charm is kept. Marble informs them that the bandits will try to steal it at eight o'clock. While they wait, Marble reveals her concern for her Luxray, because it has been unable to use {{t|Electric}} [[move]]s since [[Evolution|evolving]], causing it to disobey her. When they tried to help Officer Jenny capture a crook, Luxray wasn't able to use Charge Beam, forcing Jenny's {{p|Arcanine}} to stop him, upsetting Luxray. Marble was excited to see Pikachu, hoping to inspire Luxray to regain its ability to use Electric moves. Ash offer to help with some special {{pkmn|training}}, but Marble wants to start with calming Luxray's anger. Outside, {{TRT}}, disguised as bodyguards, sneaks into the compound without a problem, revealing that they are the real bandits. {{MTR}} rides on top of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as part of his disguise. All three wonder about what the treasure chest holds as they proceed inside.

The clock reads ten minutes to eight as Team Rocket steps in, saying that they have orders from Matthew to move the Old Charm. Marble is hesitant at first, but {{an|Brock}} sees it as good, since they could fool the thieves. They open the vault, but Dawn almost unmasks them as the disguised bandits. They try to ward it off, mentioning that the bandits are professionals and would be on time, but Brock points out that they could have set the clock back five minutes. Matthew shows up and reveals that he never gave an order to move the Old Charm, unmasking the bandits. Team Rocket activates a bomb and try to escape in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], reciting their {{motto}}. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt, but Luxray knocks it aside and tries to land Iron Tail. A mecha arm knocks it back. The balloon proceeds to get away, but when [[Ash's Staravia]] uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, Team Rocket fires thrusters to escape. Unfortunately, they puncture the balloon on the castle, sending them crashing down.

At the crash site, Team Rocket tries to get away, but they trigger a pit trap and fall into a tunnel. Ash and his friends arrive and find them gone, but Matthew mentions that they must still be in the area since the exterior is still being watched. Matthew mentions that there are plenty of traps in the area too since they would try to hide treasures. Luxray spots the pit trap near Pikachu and tries to warn it, but Pikachu takes it as hostility and accidentally triggers it. Luxray tries to save Pikachu from falling in, but it falls in too. Matthew stops Ash from going down as he opts to lead them to a safer entrance. While Pikachu and Luxray end up underground, Matthew shows them a staircase behind a fireplace that leads them to the underground complex.

Luxray tries to go ahead without Pikachu, but it triggers a pit trap, almost falling into a pit of spikes. Pikachu saves it by grabbing its tail with its mouth and dragging it up. Luxray thanks Pikachu and drops its hostility. Meanwhile, Marble compliments Ash on how well he and Pikachu work together. Ash mentions that [[EP001|when he first started]], Pikachu would not listen to him until he protected Pikachu from {{p|Spearow}}. Ash suggests that Marble should try to maintain a [[friendship]] with Luxray outside of her job. Meanwhile, Team Rocket decides to dig their way out of the complex.

Luxray uses its vision to find a hidden passage, with Pikachu racing ahead. Luxray spots a trap, but Pikachu still triggers it. Spikes fly towards them, but Luxray's Iron Tail stops them. Ash and his friends suddenly appear from behind a concealed door, meeting up with the Pokémon. Ash hugs Pikachu as Marble hugs Luxray, with the two becoming friends again. Marble accidentally triggers another trap, causing the door to close and two opposite walls to close in. They try to open the passage as Luxray quickly finds the switch to stop the trap, using Iron Tail to hit the switch and save them.

Team Rocket tunnels into the chamber with Ash and his friends. Meowth opens the chest and finds the Charm, and though dismayed at the contents, puts it into a safe. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle, and Seviper uses {{m|Poison Tail}} while Carnivine uses {{m|Bite}}, but Luxray uses Iron Tail to stop both. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shock them, while Luxray jumps into them and takes the electricity from the attack, charging up its body. Marble decides to have Luxray try Charge Beam. Seviper and Carnivine try a double Bite attack, but Charge Beam works, stopping them cold. Dawn catches the box with the Charm as Pikachu and Luxray execute a double attack to send Team Rocket blasting out of the underground.

Outside, Luxray uses {{m|Thunder Fang}} to electrify the box and cause it to open, getting the Old Charm back. Matthew thanks them all as Officer Jenny suddenly shows up and confronts Marble about taking the case without authorization. Brock makes his usual moves, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab|shuts him down}}. Marble apologizes as Jenny compliments her about developing a bond with Luxray. Matthew offers the group a meal to end the day.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Luxray}}

==Characters==
===Human===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}
* {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}
* {{tc|Police Officer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OBP|Marble|DP059}}'s)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Kricketune}}
** Pokémon senryū: コロトック　たえなるしらべ　コロコロと ''Korotokku, taenaru shirabe, korokoro to.'' "Korotock chirps along as it plays an enchanting melody."
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is a reference to {{wp|X-ray vision}}.
* This is the final episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
** This is also the final episode where {{an|Dawn}} appears, but her Piplup doesn’t.
* [[Mike Pollock]] returns to the series in this episode to provide the voice of {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}, with a pseudonym ''Herb Lawrence''.
* In this episode, {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}'s behavior is very similar to that of the [[Officer Jenny]] who appeared in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''.
** Coincidentally, Marble is from [[Mahogany Town]], close to where {{Ash}} met the aforementioned Officer Jenny. {{an|Brock}} mentions this fact in the episode.

===Errors===
* In several scenes, the sound of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s Poké Ball opening can be heard despite him already being out.
* When Marble calls for {{TRT}}, her gloves are missing.
* When {{MTR}} removes his disguise, he speaks, but his mouth does not move.
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} run over to the balloon's crash site, they briefly run without moving their legs before the scene transitions to the next shot.
* In one scene during the flashback to the [[EP001|first episode]], Ash can be seen with his usual green gloves when pulling Pikachu with a clothesline, despite wearing the rubber gloves {{Delia}} gave him at this point in the actual episode.
* When {{an|Brock}} mentions that there must a control switch to disable the trap, Dawn's socks are missing, while the part of [[Ash's hat]] adjusting its size is colored red instead of black.
* When Marble commands {{p|Luxray}} to use {{m|Iron Tail}} on the switch, the walls are not closing in like in previous shots.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], when [[Jessie's Seviper]] and [[James's Carnivine]] are about to strike after just having been sent out to battle, Marble commands Luxray to use {{m|Poison Tail}} instead of Iron Tail.

<gallery>
DP059 error.png|Ash's glove error
DP059 error 2.png|Dawn's missing socks
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|倫琴貓之瞳！|Luxray's Pupils!}}
|cs={{tt|Luxrayův zrak|Luxray's Sight}}
|da={{tt|Luxray kommer i stødet|Luxray gets charged (in top form)}}
|de={{tt|Die drei schönen Banditen!|The three beautiful bandits!}}
|nl={{tt|De blik van Luxray!|Luxray's glance!}}
|fi={{tt|Kissansilmät!|Cat eyes!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Plein la vue|Eyeful}}
|he={{tt|ראיית לאקסריי|Luxray's Vision}}
|it={{tt|Il vecchio amuleto!|The old amulet!}}
|ko={{tt|명탐정 마블과 렌트라! 보물을 지켜라!|Detective Marble and Luxray! Protect the Treasure!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Visión Luxray!|Luxray Vision!}}
|sv={{tt|Luxray blixtrar till|Luxray flashes}}
|ro={{tt|Viziunea lui Luxray|Luxray's Vision}}
|ru={{tt|Взгляд Люксрея|The Luxray's glance}}
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'''Nosing 'Round the Mountain!''' (Japanese: '''ダイノーズ！熱き魂！！''' ''{{tt|Dainose|Probopass}}! Burning Spirit!!'') is the 58th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 524th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 6, 2007, and in the United States on May 24, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On Mt. Coronet, Ash and Turtwig are battling Alan, an energetic Trainer with a Nosepass. The only place Nosepass can evolve into Probopass is Mt. Coronet, so Alan is eager to have all the battles he can. Sure enough, Nosepass evolves during the heated battle, but Alan's delight is short-lived: a strange device lands on Probopass's head and causes it to act strangely, even turning against Alan! It's all the work of Team Rocket and their new Probopass Power Mind Manipulator antenna, which they use to control Probopass so they can steal it and run away.

Alan is heartbroken, but Ash and his friends promise to help him rescue Probopass. They track Team Rocket to the bank of the river, and Ash sends Buizel to cross the river and steal the antenna remote control. When Buizel is spotted, a fight breaks out that damages the remote control! As Probopass runs away, so Alan leaps on its back and tries to bring it back to its senses. He even has Pikachu shock them with Thunderbolt, but nothing works.

Finally, Alan asks our heroes to knock him and Probopass into a lake, where he finally manages to pry the antenna off and restore Probopass to normal. But back on shore, Team Rocket has snared Ash and his friends in a net. When Alan, Probopass, and Buizel surface, Buizel cuts everyone free with Sonic Boom and Probopass helps our heroes defeat Team Rocket. With that done, Alan and Ash resume their battle!

==Plot==
By a rocky path, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Turtwig}} take on [[Alan]] and his {{p|Nosepass}}, whom they had run into on the way to [[Solaceon Town]]. Turtwig dodges a flurry of {{m|Zap Cannon}} blasts as he rushes towards his opponent before taking a sharp turn, where a chase ensues. Alan orders Nosepass to keep using Zap Cannon, insisting on showing a "burning spirit", and Ash does the same. Ash gets Turtwig to run quickly around Nosepass, prompting the others to follow at the same speed. Eventually, one blast hits close enough to send Turtwig flying. However, Turtwig lands on top of a rock at the edge of the path. As Ash orders Turtwig to jump away, Alan orders it to stop, as the battle has to take place in their current location. Ash and {{ashfr}} are confused by the request, but Alan explains that he wants to battle near [[Mount Coronet]] so his Nosepass can [[Evolution|evolve]], with {{an|Brock}} suggesting that this is due to the [[special magnetic field]] present in the area. Ash agrees, keen to help Alan inch closer to his [[Sinnoh League]] dream.

Brock calls for the match to resume. Turtwig dodges a {{m|Rock Slide}} and strikes back with {{m|Tackle}}. Nosepass stands its ground and responds with its own Tackle. The match gets heated as Alan and Ash exchange Tackle attacks, with each taking significant damage. Nosepass suddenly becomes surrounded by white light and promptly evolves into {{p|Probopass}}, which {{an|Dawn}} scans with her [[Pokédex]]. Ash congratulates Alan on this event, who is now more confident than ever about his future battles.

Ash and Alan prepare to continue the battle when an odd helmet falls on Probopass's head, causing its eyes to be covered up by the top section of its head, and causing Probopass's Mini-Noses to attack Alan. A cackle of laughter alerts Alan and the others to {{TRT}}, who reveal that they are controlling Probopass. Alan calls for his Pokémon to listen, though it is completely under Team Rocket's control. They have Probopass break up the ground before flying off with the {{pkmn|category|Compass Pokémon}}. Alan is distraught by the loss, but Ash and his friends remind him not to give up.

Later, Team Rocket relaxes by a river. While {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and [[James]] are constructing more mind-controlling helmets, [[Jessie]] is sunbathing as she daydreams of stealing more {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Probopass to create an unbeatable army. Meanwhile, Brock guides the search party northbound using his compass. Suddenly, the pointer changes, indicating a sudden change in the magnetic field and hinting that they are getting closer to Probopass. Dawn and the others soon sight Team Rocket, noting all of the other helmets. Alan prepares to rush in, but Brock stops him and says that he will just be attacked. Instead, Ash sends out his {{AP|Buizel}}, who swims across the river and gets close enough to attack {{MTR}} and Jessie with water. Buizel, however, bungles the remote retrieval after he drops it, causing Team Rocket to notice him. In response, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and Buizel battle for the remote, which is knocked into the air by {{AP|Staravia}}. Ash jumps to catch it, but [[Jessie's Dustox]] uses {{m|Whirlwind}}, causing Ash to fall into the water.

The remote falls on Probopass's antenna, causing it to explode. As a result of it getting destroyed, Probopass starts to go berserk. It first attacks Team Rocket and sends them blasting off with a Zap Cannon blast, then turns on Ash and his friends. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but this fails to destroy the helmet, only managing to make Probopass flee. Alan soon catches up and hops on Probopass to get rid of its helmet. Knowing he will also be attacked, Alan asks Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. This causes Alan and Probopass to be shocked, but the Compass Pokémon remains under the helmet's control. Alan suddenly spots a river up ahead and orders Ash to use a Thunderbolt and {{m|Water Gun}} combo when he gives a signal. Soon, Probopass comes to a stop at a cliff overlooking a river, so Alan gives the signal. Pikachu's Thunderbolt, Buizel's Water Gun, and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s added {{m|Discharge}} knock Probopass and Alan into the river below. Probopass quickly sinks to the bottom, where Alan manages to pull the helmet off. With Alan still not ashore, Ash orders Buizel to dive in.

Team Rocket makes another unwanted appearance. Pikachu unleashes a Thunderbolt, but he and the group get caught up in a rocket-fired net. Alan finally manages to awaken his Probopass, and they swim back to the surface along with Buizel. Alan declares that he has his burning spirit back, though Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to teach him otherwise. Ash and his captive friends have Buizel use {{m|Sonic Boom}} to free themselves from the net. Team Rocket orders their Pokémon to attack, but Probopass knocks them down with {{m|Magnet Bomb}}. Pikachu follows up with {{m|Volt Tackle}} to defeat Seviper and Carnivine. Dawn's Pachirisu and Alan's Probopass deal the finishing blow with a Discharge and Zap Cannon combination to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterward, Ash and Alan continue their battle.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alan]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Alan]]'s; evolves)
* {{p|Probopass}} ([[Alan]]'s; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (Trainer's; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Shieldon}}
** Pokémon senryū: うけとめろ　かおでぼうぎょだ　タテトプス ''Uketomeru, kao de bōgyo da, Tatetopusu.'' "Defending by taking blows with its face, that's Tatetops."
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music.
* The English dub's episode title is a reference to the traditional folk song "{{wp|She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain}}".
* This is the first episode of the {{pkmn|animated series}} to mention [[location-based Evolution]], a mechanic introduced in the [[Generation IV]] games.
* This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.

===Errors===
* This episode takes place while {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are traveling from [[Hearthome City]] to [[Solaceon Town]]; however, [[Mt. Coronet]] is not found between those two settlements.
* In the English dub, during opening scene where {{AP|Turtwig}} battles {{p|Nosepass}}, Turtwig's Japanese voice can be heard over its English voice.

===Dub edits===
* Most of the close-up scenes of [[Jessie]]'s bikini are removed from the {{pmin|Hindi|Hindi MarvelHQ}} [[dub]], as is {{TRT}}'s first blastoff.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|大朝北鼻！熾熱的靈魂！|Probopass! Blazing Spirit!}}
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|nl={{tt|Rondneuzen op de berg!|Nosing around the mountain!}}
|fi={{tt|Kuumat paikat vuorilla!|Things getting heated at the mountains!}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Os Nariguetas da Serra!|The Noses of The Mountain!}}
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|ro={{tt|Aventuri pe Munte|Adventures on the Mountains}}
|ru={{tt|Не суй свой нос не в своё дело|Don't stick your nose into other's business}} {{tt|*|The title comes from the Russian equivalient of saying 'Mind your own business!'}}
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'''Bibarel Gnaws Best!''' (Japanese: '''ビーダルは知っていた！''' ''{{tt|Beadaru|Bibarel}} Knew!'') is the 57th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 523rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 29, 2007, as part of a one-hour special alongside [[DP056]], and in the United States on May 17, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the way to Solaceon Town, our heroes reach a river with an unfinished bridge. Brock immediately falls for Isis, the stonecutter working on the bridge, and learns that construction has halted because Isis's Bibarel refuses to cut any more stone. With only days until the project deadline, Isis's job is in trouble, and Brock gallantly offers to help get Bibarel back to work. But to his surprise, even the lure of delicious Pokémon food can't convince Bibarel to resume cutting.

Isis doesn't know what's wrong—Bibarel was trained by a master stonecutter and always used to obey her commands. But once the stonecutter left, Bibarel stopped working. Brock and his friends try to make up for the slack by having their own Pokémon cut stone instead, but without Bibarel, they don't have the know-how to cut stone to the right specifications. To make things worse, Team Rocket descends on the scene and steals the construction team's Machamp and Machoke!

Bibarel beats Team Rocket and frees the kidnapped Pokémon, but the bridge's head engineer shows up at the quarry and tries to force Bibarel out of the way so work can resume. With help from our heroes, Bibarel defeats the head engineer and his Pokémon. Then Bibarel's original master returns, and reveals that the head engineer's blueprints were flawed. That's why Bibarel refused to cut any stone! Using the corrected blueprint, Bibarel gets back to work and the bridge is finished on schedule.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are on their way to [[Solaceon Town]], when they come across an incomplete bridge which has a group of people standing on it. {{an|Brock}} falls in love with one of them, assumes that she is being threatened and races towards the bridge, but when he gets there, he does not stop soon enough and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} has to save him. He is told that the Mayor and the [[head engineer]] are simply telling the woman, called [[Isis]], that the bridge must be completed soon, causing Brock to apologize. The Mayor and head engineer leave, with the head engineer commenting that they have to think about his reputation. Ash and {{an|Dawn}} remark that he is very selfish, and everyone introduces themselves.

Isis tells Ash and his friends what is going on. Originally, an [[expert stonecutter]] was hired to build the vital bridge, but he hurt his back. Then the head engineer took charge and put Isis in charge of stonecutting, but work has since ground to a halt. Before she can continue, Brock tells her to leave it all to him and gives some of his special Pokémon food to the construction company's {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Machamp}}. Isis is amazed at the eagerness at which they eat the food, but then says that they are not the problem, it is the Pokémon which cuts the stone which is. At Brock's request, Isis leads them to the quarry. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} contemplates taking the Pokémon, fantasizing about building a giant stone castle for the boss.

When they get to the quarry, Isis points out the stonecutter: a sleeping {{p|Bibarel}}. Brock pulls a table and ingredients from his bag, before making a large bowl of food for Bibarel, which eats the lot before going back to sleep. Isis reveals that she is actually a professional Pokémon Breeder, and that she was the one who taught Bibarel to cut stone before showing it to the expert stonecutter. The stonecutter took it under his wing, helping Bibarel to master stonecutting. She adds that since the stonecutter hurt himself, Bibarel has refused to work. Brock, as a {{type|Rock}} expert, decides to help, borrowing {{AP|Chimchar}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Turtwig}} and sends out {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}. Chimchar heats up the rock with {{m|Flamethrower}}, Buizel cools it with {{m|Water Gun}}, causing it to crack, and Turtwig uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, which Sudowoodo copies with {{m|Mimic}}, to break it off and cut it into smooth blocks. Isis measures it and tells them that the blocks are the wrong size. They are about to try again when Bibarel stands on the blocks they cut and looks at them angrily.

Suddenly, the cries of Machoke and Machamp break the deadlock, and Team Rocket's balloon appears over the trees with the Pokémon in a cage beneath it. They perform their motto and {{MTR}} pushes a button, causing an arm to shoot out. The others try to free Bibarel the same way they cut the stone, but the arm is not even scratched. Team Rocket throws Bibarel into the cage. It angrily begins gnawing on the bars, and although [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are initially worried, Meowth says that the bars are made of the same material as the arm, so it will not break. However, Bibarel quickly breaks through the bars and all the Pokémon jump out. {{AP|Pikachu}} sends Team Rocket blasting off again with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Bibarel still refuses to cut stone, however, and the head engineer shows up in a giant digger and sends out his {{p|Rhydon}} to cut the stone with {{m|Horn Drill}}, ignoring Isis's and Brock's reminder that he will need Bibarel's help to cut the stone into the right shape. Bibarel angrily tackles Rhydon, which hits it with its tail. Rhydon is about to stomp on Bibarel when Bibarel bites Rhydon's foot. The head engineer sends out his {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Magmar}} and {{p|Metang}}, telling them to use {{m|Iron Head}}, Flamethrower and {{m|Metal Claw}}, respectively. Bibarel dodges the Iron Head and Metal Claw, but is hit by the Flamethrower. The head engineer's Pokémon all charge at Bibarel, while Isis realizes that Bibarel is trying to protect the quarry.

Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, which hits Rhydon. Then Chimchar uses Flamethrower, Buizel uses Water Gun, Turtwig uses Razor Leaf, which Sudowoodo copies with Mimic, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} uses {{m|Bubble Beam}}. The combined attacks stop the head engineer's Pokémon, so he jumps into his digger and drives it towards the quarry wall, but a large rock comes out of nowhere and knocks it over. Finally, the expert stonecutter reveals himself with a third Machamp. The stonecutter reveals that he never really hurt his back, and the only thing that needed healing was the blueprint. The head engineer denies this, but the stonecutter points out that it required less stones than necessary, and reveals a model of the bridge he had built to the blueprint. When he removes the support structure, the bridge immediately collapses. Brock concludes that the real thing would collapse as well. Angry at this, Isis scolds the head engineer. The head engineer says he continued building it so the project would be finished on time and his reputation would be saved.

Isis and the expert stonecutter tell him that he will never work as an engineer alongside stonecutters again, and that he must leave the construction site immediately, or else. Threatened by the Pokémon, the head engineer and his Pokémon run off. Despite this, Isis realizes that they will never get the project finished on time without a blueprint. The expert stonecutter reveals that he had already made a new blueprint for the bridge, so everyone starts working together. Ash and friends' Pokémon combine their attacks and Bibarel cuts the stone blocks to the right size and shape. The other Pokémon start carrying the blocks to the bridge, while Ash, Dawn, and Brock help to build the bridge itself.

At the opening, the group watches from an overlook and the expert stonecutter gives the group headbands like his and Bibarel's. Brock immediately puts his on and starts swooning over Isis, before he is {{m|Poison Jab}}bed by Croagunk, causing Isis to comment that Brock does not look so good as he collapses. After waiting a few moments for Brock to recover, the group waves goodbye, and they continue on their way to Solaceon Town.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Isis]]
* [[Expert stonecutter]]
* [[Head engineer]]
* Mayor

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Bibarel}} ([[Expert stonecutter]]'s; in [[Isis]]'s care)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Expert stonecutter]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Expert stonecutter]]'s; ×2)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Head engineer]]'s)
* {{p|Magmar}} ([[Head engineer]]'s)
* {{p|Aggron}} ([[Head engineer]]'s)
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Head engineer]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Hippopotas}}
** Pokémon senryū: みえるかな　すなにかくれた　ヒポポタス ''Mieru ka na, suna ni kakureta, Hipopotasu'' "Can I see it? Hidden in the sand; Hippopotas."
* The headband that {{p|Bibarel}} wears during this episode (and is given to the main characters at the end) has a similar design to the [[Focus Band]].
* The ending credits are for this episode and [[DP056|the previous one]].
* Instead of the ending credits shown before Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia, they are shown after it.
* Most of the [[We Will Be Heroes|English dub's opening]] for this season is based on this episode.
* The dub title of this episode can either come from the name of an American TV and radio show called ''{{wp|Father Knows Best}}'' or the similarly named American TV show ''{{wp|Hogan Knows Best}}''.
* In Japan, this episode was included as a bonus feature on the DVD release of ''[[PK18|Pikachu's Exploration Club]]''.

===Errors===
* {{an|Brock}} knows [[Isis]]'s name, even though it was not previously mentioned.
* In the English dub, when {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Chimchar}}, {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} are attacking the [[head engineer]]'s Pokémon, Chimchar's Japanese voice can be heard.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|大尾狸早就知道了！|Bibarel Already Knows!}}
|cs={{tt|Bibarel kouše nejlíp|Bibarel Bites Best}}
|da={{tt|Bibarel bider fra sig!|Bibarel bites back!}}
|de={{tt|Bidifas nagt am Besten!|Bibarel gnaws best!}}
|nl={{tt|Bibarel knaagt het beste! / Bibarel knaagt als de beste!|Bibarel gnaws best!}}
|fi={{tt|Jyrsijöistä parhain!|The best of rodents!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|3 jours pour 1 pont !|3 days for a bridge!}}
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|it={{tt|I fantastici denti di Bibarel!|Bibarel's fabulous teeth!}}
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|no={{tt|Bibarel biter fra seg!|Bibarel bites back!}}
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|ro={{tt|Bibarel e cel mai Mare Rozător|Bibarel is the Biggest Rodent}}
|ru={{tt|Что гложет Бибарела|What does worry Bibarel}}
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altepcode=EP522 |
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title_en=The Keystone Pops! |
title_ja=ミカルゲの要石！|
title_ja_trans=Mikaruge's Keystone! |
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broadcast_jp=November 29, 2007 |
broadcast_us=May 10, 2008 |
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en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
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'''The Keystone Pops!''' (Japanese: '''ミカルゲの要石！''' ''{{tt|Mikaruge|Spiritomb}}'s Keystone!'') is the 56th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 522nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 29, 2007, as part of a one-hour special alongside [[DP057]], and in the United States on May 10, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Aipom and Buizel are battling in a field when Aipom deflects Buizel's Sonic Boom into an old stone tower, knocking it down. Then the skies darken and a Pokémon emerges from the ruined tower: Spiritomb! Spiritomb flies off, causing havoc wherever it goes—first it wrecks Team Rocket's dinner, then it wrecks an entire village!

One of the villagers is an old lady who knows this damage is the work of Spiritomb. Long, long ago, Spiritomb caused trouble for the villagers until an Aura Guardian and his Pikachu sealed Spiritomb inside a Hallowed Tower made of stone. That sounds an awful lot like the tower our heroes accidentally knocked down! Ash and his friends promise to make things right, they're approached by Team Rocket, who are disguised as psychics. They pretend to help calm Spiritomb down, but then spring a net over Pikachu and Spiritomb.

Spiritomb blasts the net apart and chases down Team Rocket. But Meowth discovers that Spiritomb is really looking for revenge on the Aura Guardian who sealed it in the Tower. Meanwhile, our heroes need to stop Spiritomb, so they lure Team Rocket into a trap and Spiritomb is close behind. But when Team Rocket tells Spiritomb that Ash is a descendant of the Aura Guardian, it turns its wrath on Ash!

With Spiritomb in hot pursuit, Ash runs to the ruins of the Hallowed Tower, yet Spiritomb is too powerful to be sealed away. Pikachu is exhausted, but as clouds gather overhead, Ash gets an idea. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on the skies, attracting a lightning bolt that fills it with energy. Then Pikachu defeats Spiritomb and the wayward spirit is sealed back into the Hallowed Tower, this time for good!

==Plot==
After having traded, {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} decide to get used to their new Pokémon. After a few minutes of [[Pokémon battle|battling]], Ash's {{AP|Buizel}} uses {{m|Sonic Boom}}, which is deflected by Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}}'s {{m|Focus Punch}} and sent into a [[Hallowed Tower|Hallowed Stone Tower]]. The tower immediately crumbles into bricks, which begin to glow on their own. The sky turns black and clouds roll in. In the rubble lies an [[Odd Keystone]]. Lightning strikes the Keystone and a {{p|Spiritomb}} emerges from it. Spiritomb proceeds to attack the group with {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Ash tries to counter with Buizel's {{m|Water Gun}}, but the attack goes straight through it. It responds with {{m|Dark Pulse}}, knocking Buizel out, before flying away. Soon after, it encounters [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} and attacks them with Hyper Beam and Dark Pulse. It flies away again, hitting Jessie's head with its Keystone in the process.

The next day, Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive in at a nearby village to find it derelict. They hear stories about a scary Pokémon that attacked the village in the night and immediately connect this with Spiritomb. They meet an {{OBP|old woman|DP056}} who tells them the story of a Spiritomb that terrorized the village and how an [[Aura Guardian]] with a {{p|Pikachu}} defeated and sealed away Spiritomb in the Hallowed Stone Tower 500 years ago. The group only realizes that they have destroyed the same tower, and they take the old lady to it, who acts furious seeing it. Ash and friends apologize, promising to make things right. {{TRT}} shows up, disguised as psychics. Jessie pretends to tell the secrets of the group’s past lives while James tells them that Meowth, disguised as a {{p|Sneasel}}, has the ability to communicate telepathically with other Pokémon. Next, the old woman's grandson appears, informing them of Spiritomb's return. They return to the village where Meowth uses "telepathy" to communicate with Spiritomb. Meowth returns and whispers into James's ear that Spiritomb wants something from {{AP|Pikachu}}. Jessie takes Pikachu to Spiritomb and throws a net over them, revealing their identity. After reciting their {{motto}}, they take off in their balloon.

Spiritomb uses {{m|Ominous Wind}}, which destroys Team Rocket's balloon, making them crash to the ground. It lets itself free, to which Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, but it is quickly knocked out by Spiritomb's Hyper Beam. Team Rocket flees with Spiritomb following them. As it catches up with them, it reveals to Meowth it wants revenge on the Aura Guardian for sealing it in the Keystone. Knowing the Guardian lived 500 years ago, they flee again with Spiritomb on their tracks.

As Ash and friends continue to search for Spiritomb, Dawn realizes that Spiritomb gave chase to Team Rocket and makes a plan in order to lure them. They place Pikachu alone, pretending to sleep in a meadow and Team Rocket lands to capture it, falling into a pitfall trap in the process. Ash’s group proceeds to imitate Team Rocket's motto, but are interrupted by an angry Jessie. Spiritomb shows up again, and Team Rocket convinces Spiritomb that Ash is a descendant of the Aura Guardian. It turns its anger on Ash and attacks him with Hyper Beam. Ash dodges and agrees to battle it. Ash runs to the ruins of the Hallowed Tower with Spiritomb in close pursuit. It stops Ash and Pikachu in their tracks by using Dark Pulse. Pikachu replies with {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Spiritomb dodges. Then Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} hitting Spiritomb which counters with Hyper Beam. They continue running, but Spiritomb stops them again. Pikachu continually uses Thunderbolt, getting more and more tired, while Spiritomb resists each attack and uses Shadow Ball but misses Pikachu and hits Team Rocket, blasting them off again. It initiates a {{m|Giga Impact}}, striking both Ash and Pikachu. Pikachu falls to the ground, exhausted, as dark clouds gather above again. Ash urges Pikachu to stand up and to send a Thunderbolt up towards the sky, and this recharges Pikachu's energy. Pikachu uses {{m|Volt Tackle}} then Thunderbolt, just like in the legend, defeating Spiritomb.

With Spiritomb defeated, the group seals its Keystone away in the Hallowed Tower once more. The old lady states that a new legend has been born thanks to Ash and Pikachu and, hearing Dawn’s stomach rumble, invites them for dinner before they continue on their journey.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (fantasy)
* {{OBP|Old woman|DP056}}
* [[Aura|Aura Guardian]] (flashback)
* Villagers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Aipom}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Aura|Aura Guardian]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Spiritomb}} (debut)
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Parasect}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Bagon}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Phanpy}} (×4; fantasy)
* {{p|Torkoal}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Arbok}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:DP056 myth.png|thumb|200px|right|The myth]]
* {{TRT}}'s final pose for their {{motto}} in this episode refers to a Hindi/Chinese myth of world creation: the world is held by four elephants ({{p|Phanpy}}), which stand on a turtle ({{p|Torkoal}}), which in turn stands on a snake that bites its own tail ({{p|Arbok}}).
** Each of these Pokémon were on a main character's [[Party|team]] at some point in the {{pkmn|animated series}}: {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} belonged to [[Jessie]], while {{AP|Phanpy|Donphan}} and {{AP|Torkoal}} both belong to {{Ash}}.
* This is the first episode of the animated series to mention [[Aura]] and Ash's proficiency in it, which was a major plot point in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. As a result, the movie is made [[canon]] by this episode.
* {{AP|Buizel}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} switch places in Ash's and {{an|Dawn}}'s teams in the opening and ending, respectively, corresponding with their trade in [[DP055|the previous episode]].
* Music from ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'' is used as background music during the {{OBP|old woman|DP056}}'s story and the ending scene.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Mismagius}}
** Pokémon senryū: ムウマージ　じゅもんとなえて　やみにきえ ''Muumāji, jumon to naete, yami ni kie''
* This is the first [[The Pokémon Company International|Pokémon USA]]/[[DuArt Film & Video]] episode to feature [[Dan Green]] (who appeared as the voice of {{p|Spiritomb}}); Green had previously worked on the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub.
* The episode was originally scheduled to premiere in the United States on May 3, 2008, but was pulled due to unknown reasons. As a result, some fans were initially led to believe this episode was being skipped in the dub.
* The title for this episode comes from the movie series ''{{wp|Keystone Kops}}''.
* This episode marks the only time Dawn is seen using {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} between the [[DP055|last episode]] (in which she was traded) and ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'' (in which she evolves into {{p|Ambipom}}).
* This is one of the few episodes in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear.
* This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
* Jessie calls Spiritomb "Iron Chef", referring to {{wp|Iron Chef|the Japanese TV show of the same name}}.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#The Keystone Pops!|variation]] of their motto.
** Ash, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} also perform a [[Team Rocket motto#The Keystone Pops!|rip-off variation]] of the motto.
* This is one of the rare episodes where a Pokémon displays malicious behaviour independently, rather than following a malicious human's orders or natural behavior, such as defending its territory.

===Errors===
* When Dawn tells Team Rocket that she doesn't care about them today, the old woman magically appears in front of the kids without being there in the prior scenes.
** In the same scene, as Brock says "in your ear" and the scene changes to Jessie yelling, Dawn's arm is no longer raised in their pose, while Ash's is still outstretched.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|花岩怪的楔石！|Spiritomb's Keystone!}}
|cs={{tt|Ústřední kámen všeho|The Keystone of All Things}}
|da={{tt|Slutstenen revner!|The keystone cracks!}}
|de={{tt|Die Legende lebt!|The Legend is alive!}}
|nl={{tt|De sluitsteen floept open!|The keystone pops open!}}
|fi={{tt|Kiven sisällä!|Inside the stone!}}
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|pt_br={{tt|O lacre quebrado!|The broken seal!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Pedra Angular Vai ao Ar!|The Keystone Goes to Air!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La reaparición de Spiritomb!|The reappearance of Spiritomb!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La Piedra Base Reaparece!|The Keystone Reappears!}}
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|ro={{tt|Duhul din Zidul Crăpat|The Spirit from the Cracked Wall}}
|ru={{tt|Покемон из ключ-камня|Pokémon from the Keystone}}
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2025-12-13T08:01:21Z

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|broadcast_jp=November 22, 2007
|broadcast_us=April 26, 2008
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|en_op= [[We Will Be Heroes]]
|ja_op=[[Together]]
|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] (Winter Version)
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*This episode was originally scheduled to air on November 15, 2007.
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'''Throwing the Track Switch''' (Japanese: '''エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！''' ''{{tt|Eipam|Aipom}} and {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}! Respective Roads!!'') is the 55th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 521st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2007, and in the United States on April 26, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When Dawn and her friends run into Zoey on their way to Solaceon Town, the two Coordinators can't resist having a practice battle. At the same time, Ash has Chimchar and Aipom battle each other to train for his upcoming Gym battle. But Buizel is distracted by the battle between Chimchar and Aipom, while Aipom keeps trying to watch the Contest battle between Buizel and Zoey's Glameow. It seems as if Buizel would rather be battling while Aipom would rather be in a Contest, so Zoey makes a bold suggestion: why doesn't Dawn trade Buizel for Ash's Aipom?

Dawn and Ash aren't sure if that's a good idea. To test the waters, Ash suggests that he use Buizel to battle Brock, and Dawn can use Aipom to battle Zoey. But before the battle can get very far, Jessie and Meowth show up in disguise. James is miserable now that Cacnea's gone, so his teammates are determined to cheer him up-by stealing Aipom and Buizel!

But James, unaware of the plan, accidentally blows Team Rocket's cover. Seviper uses Haze and Team Rocket makes a grab for Aipom and Buizel anyway, but they end up snagging Glameow and Sudowoodo instead. Ash and Dawn use Aipom and Buizel to defeat Team Rocket, and it looks like Ash's attacking style is a good match for Buizel while Aipom's flair is a good match for Dawn. They complete the Pokémon trade, then get back on the road to Dawn's next Contest!

==Plot==
At night, [[James]] looks down at a [[Pokémon Center]], still very depressed at [[DP054|giving]] {{TP|James|Cacnea}} away. [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} try to cheer him up with his favorite fruit, mangoes, but it fails, which affects all of them since James's attitude is weighing {{TRT}} down.

Inside the Center, {{an|Dawn}} and {{AP|Aipom}} watch the [[television]], which shows {{si|Kenny}} winning his second [[Ribbon]] in [[Sage Town]] with the help of his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. [[Zoey]] enters the Center and greets them, before noticing {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} spread out across a bench, feeling too full of food to move. While {{an|Brock}} and {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} make a [[Herbal medicine|herbal remedy]] for them, Dawn glances at her only Ribbon, upset that Kenny is passing her. Ash gives her encouragement as [[Marian]] announces that the next [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Solaceon Town]], which Zoey mentions is en route to [[Veilstone City]]. With this information, Dawn decides to {{pkmn|training|train}} for the Solaceon Contest, asking Zoey if she is entering as well, but Zoey decides to pass in order to improve one of her [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Still, Dawn asks to train with her tomorrow, which she agrees to. Brock and Sudowoodo finish making the herbal remedy for Ash and Pikachu, which they both find disgusting, causing them both to run around the room in disgust.

The next morning, Dawn decides to prepare {{p|Buizel}} for his Contest debut by having a practice [[Contest Battle]] against Zoey and her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}. Ash is also inspired to train, deciding to practice with {{p|Aipom}} and {{AP|Chimchar}}. While Brock studies Ash's battle, Dawn commands Buizel to use {{m|Water Gun}}. Glameow uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to dissipate the attack into a fine mist sparkle, which looks [[appeal]]ing. Aipom watches a little too intently and does not hear Ash's first command, but quickly gets back into battle. Brock notices Aipom’s behavior as they try to get back on track. Dawn critiques Buizel's Water Gun, as it made only Glameow look appealing. As Buizel tries to get into the Contest flow, Ash tells Aipom to use {{m|Focus Punch}}, which Chimchar easily dodges. The battle grabs Buizel's attention, which Zoey notices. Dawn gets Buizel's attention back and has him use {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Glameow uses {{m|Shadow Claw}} in an attempt to counter, but ends up going over the attack, using the water mist to create another appeal before landing. Buizel lands and shakes off the water, which Dawn also critiques. Buizel tries to take it in, but drifts back to watching Ash's battle. Chimchar launches {{m|Flame Wheel}} as Aipom dodges and fires {{m|Swift}}, which Chimchar charges into. Zoey notices Buizel's interest as Aipom counters Flame Wheel. Aipom suddenly uses Swift towards the sky and jumps on the stars as a Contest move. Zoey notes the appeal as Dawn mentions that Aipom watches her train a lot. Ash and Dawn prepare to continue training, but Zoey stops both of them and brings up [[DP012|when she said Dawn should raise Aipom]], pointing out that Aipom likes Contests while Buizel prefers battles. Zoey suggests that Ash and Dawn should [[trade]] Aipom and Buizel to each other, which surprises everyone. Team Rocket listens in nearby and decides to steal both Pokémon to help the depressed James.

Inside the Pokémon Center, Ash and Dawn watch as [[Nurse Joy]] helps two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s conduct a trade with a {{p|Ponyta}} and a {{p|Munchlax}}. As the trade finishes and the Trainers leave, Nurse Joy asks if Ash and Dawn are ready to trade. They hesitate, however, as they realize how much they have [[friendship|bonded]] with their Pokémon. Dawn knows Aipom has been with Ash a long time, while Ash knows that Dawn has already put time into training with Buizel. Joy mentions that Trainers need to adapt to their Pokémon in the same way Pokémon bond to Trainers. Ash suggests that he should have a practice battle with Buizel against Brock, while Dawn practices with Aipom against Zoey. Brock realizes that it will simulate the trade effects and if it will really work.

Outside, they prepare for the practice matches as Zoey sends out Glameow, while Brock chooses Sudowoodo. Before anything starts, however, a disguised Team Rocket, minus James, shows up as a fake Pokémon au pair service, where they train Pokémon for a Trainer. However, James shows up without a disguise, which destroys their plan. After realizing that they made their plan to help him, James comes round and has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} attack alongside {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. Dustox fires {{m|Psybeam}} and Carnivine uses {{m|Bullet Seed}}, the attacks hitting Ash and his friends. Seviper follows up with {{m|Haze}}, but Ash is quick to bring out {{AP|Staravia}} to {{m|Gust}} it away. After reciting their {{motto}}, Team Rocket realizes that Carnivine and Seviper took Sudowoodo and Glameow instead of Aipom and Buizel, but prepare to steal them anyway. Ash and Dawn step in with their new practice partners to stop Team Rocket.

Carnivine fires Bullet Seed and Dustox uses Psybeam. Aipom uses Swift to create a giant shield to block the attack and demonstrate Contest appeal as well. Dustox uses Whirlwind, but Buizel hits Dustox with {{m|SonicBoom}} before [[fainting|knocking her out]] with Aqua Jet. Seviper fires Haze as Aipom uses {{m|Double Team}} to surround Buizel, before they all Focus Punch to disperse the Haze. Buizel fires Water Gun, finally sending Team Rocket blasting off. As Zoey and Brock hug their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn applaud their new partner Pokémon's abilities. Brock and Zoey mentions that it is a perfect match, which the Trainers agree to, so the trade is set.

At the Pokémon Center, Ash and Dawn place Aipom and Buizel's {{i|Poké Ball}}s into the [[trade machine]] and pull the lever together, conducting the trade. After it finishes, Ash and Dawn pick up their new Poké Balls and summon their new Pokémon, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}}. Ash vows to use Buizel at the next [[Gym]] while Aipom will participate in Dawn's next Contest.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Dawn after trade.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Dawn with their newly traded Pokémon]]
* {{si|Kenny}} is revealed to have earned the {{to|Sage}} [[Ribbon]] and another Ribbon.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Zoey]] again.
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that the next [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Solaceon Town]].
* Ash and Dawn [[trade]] their {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} and {{AP|Buizel}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{si|Kenny}} (on television)
* [[Marian]] (on television)
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (on television)
* Two unnamed [[Pokémon Trainer]]s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}}; traded to Dawn)
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}}; traded to Ash)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Ponyta}} (silhouette; traded between two Trainers)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (silhouette; traded between two Trainers)

==Trivia==
* [[James's Cacnea]] is removed from the opening credits.
* Music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', the instrumental versions of [[Together]] and [[Hello! Thank You!]], and the titular theme from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' are used as background music.
* The music of the [[Abandoned Ship]] is used as background music in a scene with {{TRT}}.
* [[Jessie]] says the title of the song とりかえっこプリーズ ''[[Let's Trade Please|Trade Please]]''.
* This episode marks the first and so far only time that two main characters have conducted a [[trade]] with each other.
* This is the first episode to feature a trade in which the [[Magikarp salesman]] does not appear.
* This episode marks the first time a trade has taken place outside of the [[original series]], and the first to be seen since ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', 260 episodes ago.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Shellos}}
** Pokémon senryū: カラナクシ　にしとひがしで　いろちがい ''Karanakushi, nishi to higashi de, iro chigai'' "{{tt|Karanakushi|Shellos}}, the Western and the Eastern are, [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Shellos and Gastrodon|alternate colored]]."
* This is one of the few episodes {{an|Brock}} doesn't flirt with [[Nurse Joy]], although earlier in the episode, while he was making a medicine for {{Ash}}, he said he wouldn't waste Nurse Joy's time when she could be working.
* Despite {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} and {{AP|Buizel}} being traded so both could follow their respective roads, {{pkmn|Contest}}s and [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, respectively, they would still participate in their original paths once more afterwards: Aipom participates in a Gym battle against [[Maylene]] in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'', which occurred after she evolved into {{p|Ambipom}}; and Buizel participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]''.

===Errors===
* As Jessie and {{MTR}} finish their plotting, Meowth's {{wp|Koban (coin)|charm}} has three lines on it instead of the usual four.
* When the two unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}s trade, one mentions "Thanks for the {{p|Ponyta}}", even though the silhouette on the [[trade machine]] is of {{p|Rapidash}}.
* After Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}, [[James's Mime Jr.]] disappears and isn't seen for the remainder of the episode.
* When Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, her mouth doesn't move.
* {{AP|Staravia}} uses {{m|Gust}} in this episode, despite being [[Animated series move errors|unable to learn it in the games]].
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is incorrectly referred to as female. However, he was not yet [[DP142|confirmed]] to be male at this point.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, the Contest {{si|Kenny}} was participating in was held a few days before the broadcast that Ash and {{ashfr}} were watching. In the original Japanese version, the Contest was held on the day directly before the broadcast.
* In the original Japanese version, while making medicine to make Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} feel better, Brock says that he is making special herbal medicine. This is not specified in the English dub.
* In the English dub, Brock says he made the medicine specifically for Ash and Pikachu. Ash thanks Brock and calls him "Brocko". In the original Japanese version, he says that the type of medicine he gives to Ash is medicine made for humans, and the medicine he gives to Pikachu is medicine made for Pokémon, and Ash does not give Brock any nickname.
* In the English dub, while talking about stealing Pokémon to help James, Jessie talks about making millions of dollars and bringing the trio to new heights. In the original Japanese version, she only talks about wanting to help James.
* In the English dub, Jessie and Meowth believe James is able to recognize them in their disguise because {{TP|James|Carnivine}} is biting him on the head too much. This is not mentioned in the original Japanese version.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|長尾怪手與泳氣鼬！各自的道路！！|Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!}}
|cs={{tt|Radši přepneme|We Better Switch Over}}
|da={{tt|Så er der sporskifte!|Time for track switch!}}
|de={{tt|Ein unerwarteter Tausch!|An unexpected trade!}}
|nl={{tt|De grote verwisseltruc!|The big switching trick!}}
|fi={{tt|Vaihtelu virkistää!|Variety is the spice of life!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|L'échange !|The exchange (trade)!}}
|he={{tt|!אייפום ובוויזל! דרכים נפרדות|Aipom and Buizel! Separate Roads!}}
|it={{tt|Scambio di Pokémon!|Exchange of Pokémon!}}
|ko={{tt|에이팜과 브이젤! 나의 길을 가련다|Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads}}
|no={{tt|På tide å skifte spor!|Time to switch tracks!}}
|pl={{tt|Czas na zmiany|Time for changes}}
|pt_br={{tt|A hora da troca!|The time of the trade!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Trocas e Baldrocas!|Exchanges and Scams!}} {{tt|*|A reference to a Portuguese song of the same name.}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El intercambio!|The exchange (trade)!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Intercambio de Pokémon!|Pokémon exchange!}}
|sv={{tt|Dags att byta spår|Time to switch tracks}}
|ro={{tt|Un Schimb Neașteptat|An Unexpected Change}}
|ru={{tt|Обмен!|The trade!}}
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title_en= Once There Were Greenfields |
title_ja=ナタネとサボネア！さよならは誰のため！？|
title_ja_trans=Natane & Sabonea! Farewell to Whom!? |
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'''Once There Were Greenfields''' (Japanese: '''ナタネとサボネア！さよならは誰のため！？''' ''{{tt|Natane|Gardenia}} and {{tt|Sabonea|Cacnea}}! Farewell to Whom!?'') is the 54th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 520th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 15, 2007, and in the United States on April 19, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends run into Gardenia, the Eterna Gym Leader, in the middle of her travels through Sinnoh. Gardenia is about to show off Pokémon battling with a friendly match, but Team Rocket interrupts to try and steal Pikachu! Of course, the minute Gardenia sees James' Cacnea, her love for Grass-type Pokémon blinds her to everything else, and suddenly James finds himself joining Gardenia in a tag battle against Ash and Dawn. Acting on Gardenia's advice, James has Cacnea try a new move, Drain Punch, but it only works once before Pachirisu and Aipom win the battle.

James turns down Gardenia's offer to train Cacnea, but it's still on his mind as he and Cacnea train hard to perfect this new move. Jessie and Meowth convince Ash and his friends to help Cacnea train, too! Dawn is understandably skeptical about helping Team Rocket power up, although Drain Punch still doesn't work even after Ash and his Pokémon help Cacnea train.

Gardenia returns in the middle of Cacnea's training battle against Ash's Aipom. Even though Cacnea battles with every last bit of its strength and beyond, it still can't pull off Drain Punch. Remorsefully realizing that he's just not skilled enough to bring out Cacnea's full potential, James stops the battle and tells Cacnea to go with Gardenia. He bids a tearful farewell to his Pokémon before running off, followed by Jessie and Meowth. But wherever he goes, James won't forget Cacnea and all their times together!

==Plot==
In [[Emeragrove Town]], a group of young children come running out into a school yard and gather around [[Gardenia]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} happen to walk by and notice her. They greet her and {{an|Brock}} launches into a romantic story of how they could be together, but he is abruptly {{m|Poison Jab|stopped}} by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}. Ash asks what brings Gardenia to the town and she explains that she is promoting battling by having battles all over the area.

{{TRT}} watch from nearby bushes and decide to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} the old-fashioned way. They race out into the open and perform their motto. [[Jessie]] sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and [[James]] sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, which grabs on to him. {{Ash}} asks Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but before it can, Gardenia starts swooning over Cacnea, calling it "cute" and "cuddly". {{an|Dawn}} comments that Gardenia has never met a {{type|Grass}} which she has not fallen in love with. James takes Cacnea off her, telling her to grow her own Grass-type. Gardenia asks to borrow it, but James refuses. The children remind Gardenia that she is supposed to show them a battle. Gardenia persuades James to join her in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against Ash and Dawn, and Brock agrees to referee.

Gardenia sends out {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}} alongside Cacnea to face {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{AP|Aipom}}. Aipom starts with {{m|Swift}}, which hits Cacnea while Turtwig dodges. Cacnea fights back with {{m|Pin Missile}} and Turtwig uses {{m|Leaf Storm}}. Both are dodged and Gardenia says that she has never seen such a gorgeous Pin Missile. Pachirisu uses {{m|Spark}}, which Turtwig dodges, before hitting Pachirisu with {{m|Bite}}. Pachirisu uses {{m|Discharge}}, which is dodged by everyone except Cacnea. Aipom uses {{m|Focus Punch}} and Cacnea counters with {{m|Needle Arm}}, which breaks through the Focus Punch and hits Aipom. Meowth comments that the Needle Arm was surprisingly good and Gardenia suggests that Cacnea should use Needle Arm again. Pachirisu uses Spark and James tells Cacnea to counter with Needle Arm, but Pachirisu dodges and hits Cacnea. Aipom prepares to use Focus Punch, and Gardenia suggests James should tell Cacnea to use {{m|Drain Punch}}, and explains how it is performed. James does so and Cacnea hits Aipom with a powerful Drain Punch, surprising everyone except Gardenia.

While Gardenia is distracted with Cacnea, Ash and Dawn take advantage, and a cry makes Gardenia remember Turtwig just as it is hit by Pachirisu's Spark, knocking it out. Aipom uses Swift and James calls for another Drain Punch, but the move fails and Cacnea is hit. Aipom hits it with Focus Punch as it tries to use Drain Punch again, knocking Cacnea out and ending the battle. The children blame James for the loss. Gardenia says that she was right about Cacnea being strong enough to use Drain Punch. Dawn asks why it did not work the other times, and Cacnea explains it was an accident that it worked at all. Gardenia says that it was actually because James and Cacnea were not quite in sync. Gardenia offers to train Cacnea, before heading to the [[Pokémon Center]] with the kids.

Later, James and Cacnea sit on a hill overlooking the town, depressed and thoughtful, when Jessie tells them to snap out of it. James reveals that he is not sure whether to give Cacnea to Gardenia or not. Cacnea says that it would like to learn to use Drain Punch. The "twerps" return, and Jessie suggests getting them to help Cacnea train. James and Cacnea start training, making Dawn comment that Team Rocket do the right thing "once in a while", angering Jessie and Meowth. Ash and Pikachu offer to help them train, and while Dawn is doubtful, James and Cacnea are delighted. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Cacnea counters with Needle Arm. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, which Cacnea dodges, causing it to hit James instead. Cacnea uses Needle Arm and Pikachu counters with {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Needle Arm breaks through it and hits Pikachu. Cacnea tries Drain Punch, but it fails and Cacnea trips on a rock. Brock comments that their timing is still off.

Later, Cacnea uses {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} to practice punching. One of Cacnea's punches hits Chimchar in the face, so James tells it to use Drain Punch, but the resulting attack is not very strong. That evening, James goes back to pondering over whether to give Cacnea to Gardenia, and decides to have a training battle with Aipom. Gardenia comes up to watch. Aipom opens with Focus Punch, but Cacnea dodges and uses Needle Arm. They try again, but this time Cacnea misses and is hit by Focus Punch. Cacnea dodges another Focus Punch and counters with Needle Arm, before trying another Drain Punch, but it fails. Cacnea tries to counter repeated Focus Punches with Drain Punch, but is hit repeatedly. Cacnea ends up extremely tired, and still trying to continue, but James stops it. Making up his mind, he tells Cacnea to go with Gardenia, as he believes he will not let Cacnea reach its full potential. As he holds up Cacnea's Poké Ball, he fondly recalls his times with it, and then says goodbye as he returns it. He gives the Poké Ball to Gardenia and tells her to look after it, before running off crying, with Jessie and Meowth in hot pursuit.

The next day at the Pokémon Center, the group says goodbye to Gardenia, with Turtwig and Cacnea by her side, while Team Rocket watch from the roof. James wishes one final goodbye to Cacnea from afar.

==Major events==
[[File:James and Gardenia.png|thumb|220px|James leaving Cacnea with Gardenia]]
* {{ashfr|The group}} encounters [[Gardenia]] again.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} have a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with [[James]] and Gardenia and win.
* [[James's Cacnea]] begins to learn {{m|Drain Punch}}.
* James leaves his {{TP|James|Cacnea}} with Gardenia for {{pkmn|training}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gardenia]]
* Children

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}}; given to Gardenia for training)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ([[Gardenia]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Weavile}}
** Pokémon senryū: ながいつめ　ニューっとひっかく　マニューラよ ''Nagai tsume, nyūtto hikkaku, Manyūra yo.'' "Sticking out its long claws and scratching, that's Manyula."
* The English dub title of this episode is a reference to {{wp|The Brothers Four}}'s song {{wp|Greenfields (song)|Greenfields}}.
* The instrumental version of [[A Small Thing]] from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and [[Team Rocket Forever]] are used as background music.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} narrate the preview for [[DP055|the next episode]].
* [[Jessie]] [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] when she says to start up the season in style with the old get-up and go strategy. This is the second episode of [[S11|the season]].
* This is the first time Dawn has a {{pkmn|battle}} with a [[Gym Leader]].
* This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP054 error.png|thumb|200px|Gardenia's missing undershirt]]
* [[Gardenia]] states that {{m|Drain Punch}} is more powerful than {{m|Needle Arm}}. This was incorrect before [[Generation V]], since Drain Punch and Needle Arm had identical base powers of 60. In fact, the [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] boost would render Needle Arm more powerful than Drain Punch in {{TP|James|Cacnea}}'s case.
* In a recurring error, when Gardenia sends out her {{p|Turtwig}}, her undershirt briefly disappears.
* In the English dub, after Cacnea is hit by multiple {{m|Focus Punch}}es, Ash's Japanese voice can be heard.

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, a boy calls [[James]] "Kosanji", which is what [[Butch]] is often mistakenly called in the Japanese version. In the dub, the boy instead calls James an old man.
* In the Latin American dub, James's Cacnea is referred to as female.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|菜種與沙漠奈亞！告別是為了誰！|Gardenia and Cacnea! Farewell to Whom!?}}
|cs={{tt|Kdysi tu bývaly zelené louky|Once Upon a Time there were a Green Fields!}}
|da={{tt|Engang var her bare marker...|Once there were (just) greenfields...}}
|de={{tt|Entscheidung des Herzens!|Decision of the heart!}}
|nl={{tt|Zo groen als gras!|As green as grass!}}
|fi={{tt|Missä ruoho on vihreämpää|Where the grass is greener}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Des plantes et des hommes !|Plants and men!}}
|he={{tt|!גארדיניה וקקניאה! הפרידה|Gardenia and Cacnea! The Farewell!}}
|it={{tt|Addio, Cacnea!|Goodbye, Cacnea!}}
|ko={{tt|로이와 선인왕! 눈물의 이별|James and Cacnea! A Tearful Farewell}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Qué verdes eran los pastos!|How green were the greenfields!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Érase una vez unos campos verdes!|Once there were greenfields!}}
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|ru={{tt|Молодо-зелено|Young and green}} {{tt|*| The title is a famous Russian idiom}}
|th={{tt|นาทาเนะกับซาโบเนีย และการอำลา!?|Natane and Sabonea! Farewell to Whom!?}}
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title_en=Smells Like Team Spirit! |
title_ja=タッグバトル！ファイナル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Tag Battle! Final!! |
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broadcast_jp=October 25, 2007 |
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'''Smells Like Team Spirit!''' (Japanese: '''タッグバトル！ファイナル！！''' ''Tag Battle! Final!!'') is the 52nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', the 518th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]], and the last episode of the tenth season, ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]''. It first aired in Japan on October 25, 2007, and in the United States on February 1, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After a strange victory in the second round of Hearthome City's tag battle tournament, Paul has abandoned his Chimchar and Ash wants Chimchar to join his team instead. Team Rocket wants Chimchar's power for themselves, and they swoop in to steal it. Their hot air balloon getaway flames out when Chimchar toasts their balloon and happily returns to Ash. For the quarterfinals of the tournament, Chimchar will rest and watch Ash and Paul use Staravia and Torterra to battle Brock and his tag battle partner Holly, who are using Croagunk and Farfetch'd.

Unlike Ash and Paul, who are getting along just as badly as ever, Brock and Holly work well as a team. But against a powerhouse Pokémon like Torterra, even Brock and Holly are unable to win. Paul sneers at Ash for celebrating and thinks his Torterra was the only reason they won, but it doesn't matter now. Ash and Paul move on to face Dawn and her partner Conway in the final round. And for this battle, Ash chooses Chimchar and Paul chooses Elekid to battle against Dawn's Buizel and Conway's Heracross.

Dawn and Conway are good partners, too: they know how to work together and synchronize attack and defense. However, Conway's strategies didn't anticipate that Paul's Elekid would evolve into Electabuzz in the middle of the match! Buizel and Heracross do their best, but Electabuzz's power and Chimchar's Fire-type attacks win the day. Of course, now that he's evolved his Elekid, Paul couldn't care less about victory or the Soothe Bell prize. But Ash believes Paul's Chimchar will be a great addition to his team, and he's looking forward to the next Gym battle in Veilstone City!

==Plot==
[[File:Ash catching Chimchar.png|thumb|left|220px|Chimchar being caught by Ash]]
{{Ash}} is kneeling down to the {{AP|Chimchar}} that [[Paul]] {{pkmn2|released}} [[DP051|moments earlier]]. Impressed by the way Chimchar always gives it his all in battle, Ash would be thrilled to have him on his team. However, a disgusted Paul tells them that they deserve the worst and have found it in each other. Ash diverts {{an|Dawn|any}} and {{an|Brock|all}} attention away from him, and assures Chimchar that, if he accepts his offer, they will both prove Paul wrong. Paul walks away, and Chimchar takes on a glowing expression and reaches to accept Ash's offer, just when they are suddenly attacked by {{m|Bullet Seed}} and {{m|Pin Missile}}. In all the chaos, Chimchar is seized by the attackers, revealed to be {{TRT}}. After finishing their motto, [[James]] tells {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}} to attack Ash, Dawn and Brock so he, [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} can escape. However, Chimchar takes action and uses {{m|Flamethrower}} to destroy Team Rocket's balloon, causing it to plummet to the ground. Ash manages to catch Chimchar just in time, and with the day saved, he asks again if Chimchar would like to join his team. Chimchar happily agrees, so Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} into the air. Chimchar happily jumps up and smacks the button, and without any struggle, Ash catches him. Later that night, Ash contacts {{an|Professor Oak}} to tell him about what has been going on. Although Oak is glad that Chimchar is with Ash now, he states that the situation has not changed; Ash and Paul still need to work as a team if they are to win the tournament.

The next morning, the battles continue in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Dawn and [[Conway]] have already won their semifinal match, so the next match-up is Ash and Paul versus Brock and [[Holly]]. Ash sends out Chimchar to watch, before sending out {{AP|Staravia}} to battle. Paul chooses {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}, Brock chooses {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, and Holly chooses {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Ash makes the first move and commands Staravia to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} on Croagunk, who Brock commands to counter with {{m|Poison Jab}}. Holly has Farfetch'd launch an {{m|Air Slash}} at Torterra, who Paul commands to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Hyper Beam decimates the Air Slash and instantly knocks Farfetch'd out on impact, grazing Staravia in the process. Ash scolds Paul for harming his Pokémon [[DP051|again]], before Holly apologizes for letting Brock down. He tells her not to blame herself, before telling Croagunk to use {{m|Brick Break}} on Torterra, who is [[Recharge|immobilized]] due to Hyper Beam's secondary effect. Ash tells Staravia to use another Aerial Ace, trying to catch Croagunk off-guard. However, Croagunk slides under Torterra, forcing Staravia to stop his attack. Croagunk jumps out from behind Torterra and lands Brick Break on its head. Croagunk tries to follow up with Poison Jab, leading Ash to command Staravia to stop him, but Paul angrily tells him to let him handle this himself and commands Torterra, now being able to move again, to use {{m|Leaf Storm}} before Croagunk can use his move, which knocks him out in one shot and gives Ash and Paul victory and entry into the final round. Ash congratulates Staravia on a good job, only for Paul to comment that Staravia contributed nothing to the battle, before casting a glare at his former Chimchar, who turns away in intimidation.

Returning to the [[Pokémon Center]] after the match, [[Nurse Joy]] tells Brock that Holly was so upset about losing that she left to go and train. Devastated by losing the one woman who actually reciprocated his feelings for her, Brock tells Ash that he has to win the tournament. Finally, the final battle of Dawn and Conway versus Ash and Paul begins. Ash sends out Chimchar before Paul sends out {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, and Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}} as Conway sends out {{p|Heracross}}. Ash and Paul take charge as Chimchar launches a Flamethrower at Heracross while Elekid readies a {{m|Thunder}} for Buizel. However, Buizel is able to neutralize Flamethrower with {{m|Aqua Jet}} and hit Chimchar, and Heracross takes Elekid's Thunder to power up his {{m|Revenge}} attack, which hits Elekid hard. Ash tells Paul that they will lose if they do not start working as a team, though Paul doesn't seem to care now that his purpose for even entering the tournament in the first place has been thrown out the window. Ash has Chimchar use {{m|Dig}}, which worries Dawn, but Conway tells her that now is the perfect time to unleash the strategy that they came up with for Paul's Elekid. Dawn has Buizel rush toward Elekid with Aqua Jet, provoking Paul to have it use Protect. However, this is just what Dawn and Conway wanted Paul to do; Buizel jumps, and Heracross comes in with a {{m|Feint}} attack, which shocks Paul. The Feint destroys Elekid's Protect and causes it a good amount of damage. Buizel continues the assault by hitting Elekid with Water Gun, but to his surprise, Chimchar resurfaces right below him and nails Dig. Buizel fires right back with another Aqua Jet, causing Chimchar supereffective damage. However, he quickly recovers and his flame reignites, and Ash has him launch a Flamethrower toward Heracross, but Buizel jumps in front of Heracross and uses Water Gun. The attacks collide and cause a steamy explosion, which Elekid jumps through with a {{m|Thunder Punch}} in tow. Conway has Heracross counter with {{m|Megahorn}}, creating another explosion that sends both of them reeling back.

Elekid has taken a lot of damage at this point and Chimchar looks worried for it, but Elekid shrugs him off and begins to [[Evolution|evolve]], shocking everyone and elating Paul. The Evolution finishes, and Paul commands his newly-evolved {{p|Electabuzz}} to charge Thunder. Conway tells Heracross to get the jump on Electabuzz with Megahorn as Dawn tells Buizel to use Water Gun on Chimchar, but Ash tells Chimchar to dodge Water Gun and use Flamethrower on Heracross, right before Electabuzz launches Thunder at Buizel. Both Pokémon are sent flying back from the supereffective attacks, and the zapped Buizel crashes into the flaming Heracross, causing a huge explosion. Just when it seems like the battle is over, the smoke clears to reveal Buizel and Heracross still standing. However, they collapse and faint moments later, making Ash and Paul the winners of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Ash congratulates Chimchar and tells Paul that Electabuzz's sudden Evolution made all the difference. However, Paul remarks that Electabuzz was the ''only'' reason they won, since Heracross was still standing after Chimchar's Flamethrower, and only went down after Buizel collided into him. However, Ash doesn't care what Paul thinks; as far as he's concerned, Chimchar did a fantastic job.

At the awards ceremony, {{an|Enta}} gets on stage to give Ash and Paul their [[Soothe Bell]]s. Everyone applauds Ash and Paul, while Brock muses that for Paul his biggest reward was his Elekid evolving and Dawn reminds him that he only participated in the tournament simply to power up his Pokémon. Conway muses about how ironic it is that the team that cooperated the least ended up winning a tournament that was supposed to emphasize teamwork between Trainers. That evening, at the Pokémon Center, Dawn is discouraged about losing, but promises to win her next Contest. Suddenly, Paul passes by and throws his Soothe Bell at Ash, saying he has no need for it, before leaving. After Paul has left, Ash reminds Chimchar that they're a team now, which the Chimp Pokémon agrees on. Conway suggests to Ash that, since the Hearthome Gym is currently closed, he could head for [[Veilstone City]], since it is the closest city with a [[Gym]]. Brock remembers that Veilstone City is where Paul is from, and Ash likes the idea of heading over to his rival's hometown. And so, with a new Pokémon on his team, Ash prepares to earn his third Gym Badge.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Soothe Bell.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Soothe Bell]]
* {{AP|Chimchar}} joins {{Ash}}'s [[party]].
* {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]] win their semifinal match.
* Ash and [[Paul]] defeat {{an|Brock}} and [[Holly]] in the semifinals.
* Conway is revealed to own a {{p|Heracross}}.
* Paul's {{p|Elekid}} evolves into an {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}.
* Ash and Paul defeat Dawn and Conway in the finals, winning the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] and receiving a [[Soothe Bell]] each.
* Paul gives his Soothe Bell to Ash.
* Ash learns of [[Veilstone Gym|a Gym]] in [[Veilstone City]] and decides to head there next.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Paul's Electabuzz]]

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (screen)
* [[Paul]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* {{tc|Black Belt}}

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}}; new; formerly Paul's)
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}}; evolves)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Holly]]'s)
* {{p|Heracross}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' is used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Stunky}}
** Pokémon senryū: スカンプー　すかんあいてに　においプー ''Sukanpū, sukan aite ni, nioi pū''
* This is the season finale of [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]].
* This episode concludes the three-part [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] arc.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the song "{{wp|Smells Like Teen Spirit}}" by {{wp|Nirvana (band)|Nirvana}}. The name of this song is often mistaken as "Smells Like Team Spirit".
* This episode, along with ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It!]]'' and ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', was aired as a 90-minute special on February 1, 2008, on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}.
* All of {{Ash}}'s, {{an|Dawn}}'s, and {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon were shown over the past three episodes apart from {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}.
* This is the last episode where {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}}'s voice actors dub at {{TAJ}}. Beginning with the following episode, [[DuArt Film & Video|DuArt]] was used as the studio to record and distribute {{aniseries|PTS}}.
** This is also the last dub episode to have background music produced by [[4Kids Entertainment]].
* This is the last episode where [[Michele Knotz]] voices [[James's Mime Jr.]] until ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''.
* The time between the original Japanese airing and first English dub airing of this episode was the shortest of all episodes at the time when this episode aired in English, with only 99 days between them. The record was later broken when ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'' aired.
* This is the last episode until ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage]]'' in which the [[title card]] is dubbed in Hindi by {{pmin|South Asia|Disney India}}. From the [[DP053|next episode]] onward, the English dub audio in the title card will remain intact in the Hindi dub. It will be the same again after ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss]]''.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash has caught a {{type|Fire}} [[first partner Pokémon]] since {{AP|Cyndaquil}} in ''[[EP141|Good ‘Quit Hunting]]'', 377 episodes earlier.

===Errors===
* {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard when {{TRT}} blasts off, even though he was not out of his Poké Ball at the time.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}'s {{m|Feint}} is mistakenly referred to as {{m|Brick Break}}.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, it is implied that the tournament is only held once a year. In the original Japanese version, it is not stated how often the tournament occurs.

== In other languages ==
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'''Glory Blaze!''' (Japanese: '''ヒコザルＶＳザングース！運命のバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}} vs. Zangoose! Destined Battle!!'') is the 51st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 517th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 18, 2007, and in the United States on February 1, 2008.

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==Blurb==

The good news for Ash and his friends is that they've entered a tag battle tournament in Hearthome City and everyone made it past the first round. The bad news? Paul is Ash's partner and the two of them just can't get along. Before the second round, Paul has his Pokémon team up against Chimchar to deliver some harsh training. Even Team Rocket thinks Paul is being cruel to Chimchar! It's all too much for Ash, who insists on taking Chimchar to the Pokémon Center.

At the Pokémon Center, Brock asks Paul to explain himself. Paul describes how he first met Chimchar: it was cornered by a group of relentless Zangoose and looked to be in serious trouble. Pushed to its limit, Chimchar let loose with a mighty Flame Wheel that knocked out all its foes! Paul immediately asked Chimchar to join him, but since that day, Chimchar hasn't been able to recapture that same power. And now, Nurse Joy and Brock tell Paul he has to give Chimchar a rest.

But at the tournament the next day, Paul sends Chimchar in to battle alongside Ash's Turtwig. What's worse, their tag battle opponents are fielding a Metagross and a Zangoose! Once again, Ash and Paul simply can't cooperate. Paul doesn't even care when Chimchar's Flame Wheel hurts Turtwig! But when Chimchar freezes in fear at painful memories of its battle with the group of Zangoose, Turtwig still comes to the rescue.

Disgusted, Paul turns his back on Chimchar, and Ash gives Chimchar and Turtwig commands so they can win the battle. After the match, Paul releases Chimchar—for good. As Paul walks away, Ash asks the unhappy Chimchar if it wants to come with him instead...

==Plot==
The [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] continues as the teams of {{Ash}} and [[Paul]], {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]], and {{an|Brock}} and [[Holly]] advance to the second round. During the night, Ash {{pkmn|training|trains}} with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having {{AP|Staravia}} use {{m|Aerial Ace}}. {{AP|Aipom}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} dodge the attack with the spinning maneuver [[DP017|Dawn taught them before]]. Staravia notices a blast of energy nearby. Meanwhile, Brock offers his help to [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]], who is overwhelmed with all of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who need their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} healed. After talking with Conway for a bit, Dawn and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} run off to find Ash.

Elsewhere, [[Paul's Chimchar]] takes several attacks from {{cat|Paul's Pokémon|Paul's other Pokémon}}. {{TP|Paul|Elekid}} uses {{m|Thunder}}, {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} uses {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} uses {{m|Focus Blast}}. The tidal wave of attacks converges as Chimchar uses {{m|Flame Wheel}} to defend himself. Ash notices the brutal training as Chimchar unleashes {{m|Flamethrower}}, hits him and makes him fall down. {{TRT}} watches nearby as Ash gets up, complimenting Chimchar's power. Paul calls Chimchar back for more training as Ash questions Paul's aggressive tactics, just before Dawn arrives. Paul brushes him off as he reveals his intention to get his Pokémon exposed to powerful {{pkmn|battle}}s. Dawn scolds Paul for his selfish goals, but he brushes her off as well, mentioning that he needed Chimchar to be struck by the supereffective {{m|Surf}} attack from [[DP050|his and Ash's previous battle]], the reason being because he feels that improving a Pokémon's weak points makes it grow stronger (which explains why he looked irritated after Ash prevented this from happening). Ash tells him that he should instead be trying to raise Chimchar's strong points, but Paul replies that that is a waste of time, and, to Dawn and Ash's surprise, that this is exactly what Chimchar wants. Ash, believing this is the hard way, tries to convince Chimchar that there are better ways to improve, but Paul and his team walk away, so Chimchar must follow. After hearing this exchange, Team Rocket wants to take Chimchar for themselves to get the {{DL|Held item|Soothe Bell}}.

Paul continues training Chimchar as he dodges Ursaring's {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Torterra fires {{m|Leaf Storm}} and Chimchar gets caught in it, after which Murkrow executes a {{m|Sky Attack}}. Paul tells Chimchar to counter with Flamethrower, but he cannot bring himself to do so and falls down after taking the hit from Sky Attack. Paul orders Chimchar to stand up, and he tries to, but is too weak from all the damage he's taken and collapses. Paul orders Elekid to wake Chimchar up with Thunder, but Ash's Pikachu rushes in with {{m|Volt Tackle}} to protect him. Elekid charges for another attack, but Ash and Dawn rush in and stop the fight, before taking Chimchar to the Pokémon Center. At the Center, Brock treats Chimchar, and his talent impresses Holly. Brock steps out and mentions that Chimchar needs rest, before confronting Paul about his harsh and unusual training methods. Although Paul is reluctant to reply at first, he starts talking after Brock explains that he is asking for Chimchar's sake rather than Ash's.

In a flashback, Paul tells the story of how he met Chimchar; right after capturing a {{p|Ninjask}}, he noticed a Chimchar racing through the forest, with several {{p|Zangoose}} in hot pursuit, relentlessly attacking him at every turn for unknown reasons. Paul decided to follow them, and Chimchar eventually wound up cornered at the edge of a cliff, as the Zangoose lunged torward him. However, Chimchar activated his {{a|Blaze}} [[Ability]] and used a powerful Flame Wheel to consume the area with a spiral of fire, chasing the Zangoose away. After witnessing such mind-blowing power, Paul decided to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Chimchar, wanting to utilize said power to win the [[Sinnoh League]]. This makes Brock and everyone else finally understand why Paul has always been harder on Chimchar than his other Pokémon; to recreate the stress of when the Zangoose were attacking him to push him to be able to activate Blaze at will, though he has never had any success. Paul believes he must push Chimchar way beyond the limit, but, in vain, Ash and his friends try to convince him to let Chimchar get the rest he so desperately needs. It is only after Nurse Joy's insistence that he seemingly complies.

The next day, the tournament continues as Dawn and Conway and Brock and Holly win their battles and make it to the next round. Ash and Paul fight in the last battle of the day, and Ash chooses Turtwig. Paul shocks everyone by calling out Chimchar, revealing that he only pretended to agree to let him rest to get everyone off his back. Since Chimchar still hasn't fully recovered, Ash informs Turtwig to protect him during the battle. Their opponents send out a {{p|Metagross}} and, to Paul's elation, a Zangoose, which puts Chimchar into a state of fear. The battle starts as Metagross charges in with {{m|Bullet Punch}}. Paul commands Chimchar to use Flamethrower, but Zangoose jumps in, rendering him too scared to make any moves. Turtwig uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Zangoose swats the attack away. Metagross lands Bullet Punch on Chimchar as Zangoose hits Turtwig with a supereffective {{m|X-Scissor}}. Chimchar goes in for a {{m|Dig}} on Metagross, but it uses {{m|Magnet Rise}} to dodge, before Zangoose jumps in with a {{m|Crush Claw}} that hits Chimchar hard. Turtwig attempts to {{m|Tackle}} Zangoose, but it {{m|Detect|dodges}} and Metagross uses {{m|Psychic}} to send Turtwig crashing into Chimchar. Zangoose rushes in with another Crush Claw in tow, and Chimchar, paralyzed by fear, cannot move a muscle. However, Turtwig saves him by using {{m|Bite}} on Zangoose's claws to stop the attack.

Metagross charges in with Bullet Punch, and Paul, tired of Ash getting in his way of unleashing Chimchar's Blaze, orders Chimchar to use Flame Wheel… on Turtwig! Chimchar initially refuses to attack his teammate, but Paul forces him to comply. Chimchar does so and hits Turtwig and Zangoose, separating them, and is able to keep the momentum going and hits Metagross as well. Turtwig suffers major damage as a result of this, and Ash is furious with Paul for intentionally harming his Pokémon. Zangoose uses another Crush Claw and Paul commands Chimchar to use Flame Wheel again, but Zangoose pins him to the ground before he can do so. Paul orders Chimchar to use Flamethrower, but looking Zangoose in the eyes has him too scared to make any moves. Turtwig uses Razor Leaf to get Zangoose off of Chimchar, before collapsing from all the damage he's taken. Zangoose unleashes a {{m|Fire Blast}} towards the incapacitated Turtwig, but Chimchar repays his debt to Turtwig and blocks the attack (on his own accord), powering up in the process. As Metagross heads in with another Bullet Punch, Ash and Chimchar await Paul's command, but now that it is apparent to him that not even reliving the exact catalyst that enabled Chimchar to activate Blaze in the first place is working, Paul completely gives up on Chimchar and turns away. Ash, not wanting to give up, orders Chimchar to use Flamethrower, stunning everyone. Chimchar does so and hits Metagross, [[fainting|knocking it out]]. Turtwig takes it from here and, after spin dodging a Crush Claw, uses Razor Leaf and Tackle to finish Zangoose off, giving Ash and Paul the win and entry into the semifinals. As Ash praises the two Pokémon for winning, Paul still has his back turned, leaving Chimchar in a state of dread.

At sunset, Paul [[release]]s Chimchar, tells him to get lost, and turns to leave. Ash and his friends arrive and chastise Paul for throwing all of his hard work and training away, but Paul could not care less and walks off. As Chimchar also turns to leave, Ash is upset to see such a loyal and hardworking Pokémon treated like this. Inspiration suddenly strikes him and he decides to offer the Chimp Pokémon a spot on his [[Party|team]], stunning Dawn, Brock, and even Paul, now stopped in his tracks. Ash steps up to Chimchar and kneels down, leaving him with an important decision to make.

==Major events==
[[File:Paul Chimchar release.png|thumb|220px|Paul releasing his Chimchar]]
* [[Paul]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{p|Ninjask}} after he returned to [[Sinnoh]].
* [[Conway]] is revealed to own an {{p|Aggron}}.
* {{Ash}} and Paul, {{an|Dawn}} and Conway, and {{an|Brock}} and [[Holly]] advance to the semifinals.
* Paul {{pkmn2|released|releases}} {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}.
* Ash invites Chimchar to join his [[party|team]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)
* [[Paul]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* {{tc|Black Belt}}
* {{tc|Psychic}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Cranidos}} ({{OP|Roark|Rampardos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; flashback)
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}}; released)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Murkrow}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Aggron}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Holly]]'s)
* {{p|Zangoose}} ({{tc|Black Belt}}'s)
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{tc|Psychic}}'s)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tauros}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Granbull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Bronzong}}
** Pokémon senryū: ドータクン　エスパーわざで　さあドーダ ''Dōtakun, esupā waza de, sā dōda.'' "{{tt|Dohtakun|Bronzong}}, {{t|Psychic}} [[move]]s, now how's that?"
* [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ Winter Version]] replaced the Pop-Up version of the song as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] are used as background music.
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] narrate the preview for the [[DP052|next episode]].
* [[Yuriko Yamaguchi]] returns to voice [[Nurse Joy]].
* Although the ending theme song changed, the accompanying animation did not.
* The title is a reference to the phrase "Going out in a blaze of glory", as well as the song {{wp|Glory Days (song)|Glory Days}} by {{wp|Bruce Springsteen}}.
* This episode, along with ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', was aired as a 90-minute special on February 1, 2008, on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}.
* [[Paul's Murkrow]] is voiced by [[Chinami Nishimura]], for unknown reasons, in this episode, though its usual voice actor is [[Chie Satō]].
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their motto in this episode.

===Errors===
* When {{p|Metagross}} first uses {{m|Bullet Punch}}, in the first scene, it turns 90 degrees to its left. However, when it hits {{AP|Chimchar}}, it is turned 90 degrees to its right.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]] talk about how friendship is the key to Pokémon and Trainers becoming stronger. In the original Japanese version, they talk about love being the key.
* The {{tc|Black Belt}}'s {{p|Zangoose}} uses {{m|Detect}} to evade {{AP|Turtwig}}'s {{m|Tackle}}; in the original Japanese version, he actually uses the move's name, "みきり" (Mikiri), but in the English dub, he instead says "Do it!"
* In the English dub, after Ash commands {{AP|Chimchar}} instead of Paul, Conway says that the team is breaking every rule. In the original Japanese version, he says that, since Ash took over, they cannot really call it a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] anymore.

==In other languages==
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[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Masamitsu Hidaka]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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title_ja=タッグバトル！ファイナル！！ |
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'''Smells Like Team Spirit!''' (Japanese: '''タッグバトル！ファイナル！！''' ''Tag Battle! Final!!'') is the 52nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', the 518th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]], and the last episode of the tenth season, ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]''. It first aired in Japan on October 25, 2007, and in the United States on February 1, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After a strange victory in the second round of Hearthome City's tag battle tournament, Paul has abandoned his Chimchar and Ash wants Chimchar to join his team instead. Team Rocket wants Chimchar's power for themselves, and they swoop in to steal it. Their hot air balloon getaway flames out when Chimchar toasts their balloon and happily returns to Ash. For the quarterfinals of the tournament, Chimchar will rest and watch Ash and Paul use Staravia and Torterra to battle Brock and his tag battle partner Holly, who are using Croagunk and Farfetch'd.

Unlike Ash and Paul, who are getting along just as badly as ever, Brock and Holly work well as a team. But against a powerhouse Pokémon like Torterra, even Brock and Holly are unable to win. Paul sneers at Ash for celebrating and thinks his Torterra was the only reason they won, but it doesn't matter now. Ash and Paul move on to face Dawn and her partner Conway in the final round. And for this battle, Ash chooses Chimchar and Paul chooses Elekid to battle against Dawn's Buizel and Conway's Heracross.

Dawn and Conway are good partners, too: they know how to work together and synchronize attack and defense. However, Conway's strategies didn't anticipate that Paul's Elekid would evolve into Electabuzz in the middle of the match! Buizel and Heracross do their best, but Electabuzz's power and Chimchar's Fire-type attacks win the day. Of course, now that he's evolved his Elekid, Paul couldn't care less about victory or the Soothe Bell prize. But Ash believes Paul's Chimchar will be a great addition to his team, and he's looking forward to the next Gym battle in Veilstone City!

==Plot==
[[File:Ash catching Chimchar.png|thumb|left|220px|Chimchar being caught by Ash]]
{{Ash}} is kneeling down to the {{AP|Chimchar}} that [[Paul]] {{pkmn2|released}} [[DP051|moments earlier]]. Impressed by the way Chimchar always gives it his all in battle, Ash would be thrilled to have him on his team. However, a disgusted Paul tells them that they deserve the worst and have found it in each other. Ash diverts {{an|Dawn|any}} and {{an|Brock|all}} attention away from him, and assures Chimchar that, if he accepts his offer, they will both prove Paul wrong. Paul walks away, and Chimchar takes on a glowing expression and reaches to accept Ash's offer, just when they are suddenly attacked by {{m|Bullet Seed}} and {{m|Pin Missile}}. In all the chaos, Chimchar is seized by the attackers, revealed to be {{TRT}}. After finishing their motto, [[James]] tells {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}} to attack Ash, Dawn and Brock so he, [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} can escape. However, Chimchar takes action and uses {{m|Flamethrower}} to destroy Team Rocket's balloon, causing it to plummet to the ground. Ash manages to catch Chimchar just in time, and with the day saved, he asks again if Chimchar would like to join his team. Chimchar happily agrees, so Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} into the air. Chimchar happily jumps up and smacks the button, and without any struggle, Ash catches him. Later that night, Ash contacts {{an|Professor Oak}} to tell him about what has been going on. Although Oak is glad that Chimchar is with Ash now, he states that the situation has not changed; Ash and Paul still need to work as a team if they are to win the tournament.

The next morning, the battles continue in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Dawn and [[Conway]] have already won their semifinal match, so the next match-up is Ash and Paul versus Brock and [[Holly]]. Ash sends out Chimchar to watch, before sending out {{AP|Staravia}} to battle. Paul chooses {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}, Brock chooses {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, and Holly chooses {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Ash makes the first move and commands Staravia to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} on Croagunk, who Brock commands to counter with {{m|Poison Jab}}. Holly has Farfetch'd launch an {{m|Air Slash}} at Torterra, who Paul commands to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Hyper Beam decimates the Air Slash and instantly knocks Farfetch'd out on impact, grazing Staravia in the process. Ash scolds Paul for harming his Pokémon [[DP051|again]], before Holly apologizes for letting Brock down. He tells her not to blame herself, before telling Croagunk to use {{m|Brick Break}} on Torterra, who is [[Recharge|immobilized]] due to Hyper Beam's secondary effect. Ash tells Staravia to use another Aerial Ace, trying to catch Croagunk off-guard. However, Croagunk slides under Torterra, forcing Staravia to stop his attack. Croagunk jumps out from behind Torterra and lands Brick Break on its head. Croagunk tries to follow up with Poison Jab, leading Ash to command Staravia to stop him, but Paul angrily tells him to let him handle this himself and commands Torterra, now being able to move again, to use {{m|Leaf Storm}} before Croagunk can use his move, which knocks him out in one shot and gives Ash and Paul victory and entry into the final round. Ash congratulates Staravia on a good job, only for Paul to comment that Staravia contributed nothing to the battle, before casting a glare at his former Chimchar, who turns away in intimidation.

Returning to the [[Pokémon Center]] after the match, [[Nurse Joy]] tells Brock that Holly was so upset about losing that she left to go and train. Devastated by losing the one woman who actually reciprocated his feelings for her, Brock tells Ash that he has to win the tournament. Finally, the final battle of Dawn and Conway versus Ash and Paul begins. Ash sends out Chimchar before Paul sends out {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, and Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}} as Conway sends out {{p|Heracross}}. Ash and Paul take charge as Chimchar launches a Flamethrower at Heracross while Elekid readies a {{m|Thunder}} for Buizel. However, Buizel is able to neutralize Flamethrower with {{m|Aqua Jet}} and hit Chimchar, and Heracross takes Elekid's Thunder to power up his {{m|Revenge}} attack, which hits Elekid hard. Ash tells Paul that they will lose if they do not start working as a team, though Paul doesn't seem to care now that his purpose for even entering the tournament in the first place has been thrown out the window. Ash has Chimchar use {{m|Dig}}, which worries Dawn, but Conway tells her that now is the perfect time to unleash the strategy that they came up with for Paul's Elekid. Dawn has Buizel rush toward Elekid with Aqua Jet, provoking Paul to have it use Protect. However, this is just what Dawn and Conway wanted Paul to do; Buizel jumps, and Heracross comes in with a {{m|Feint}} attack, which shocks Paul. The Feint destroys Elekid's Protect and causes it a good amount of damage. Buizel continues the assault by hitting Elekid with Water Gun, but to his surprise, Chimchar resurfaces right below him and nails Dig. Buizel fires right back with another Aqua Jet, causing Chimchar supereffective damage. However, he quickly recovers and his flame reignites, and Ash has him launch a Flamethrower toward Heracross, but Buizel jumps in front of Heracross and uses Water Gun. The attacks collide and cause a steamy explosion, which Elekid jumps through with a {{m|Thunder Punch}} in tow. Conway has Heracross counter with {{m|Megahorn}}, creating another explosion that sends both of them reeling back.

Elekid has taken a lot of damage at this point and Chimchar looks worried for it, but Elekid shrugs him off and begins to [[Evolution|evolve]], shocking everyone and elating Paul. The Evolution finishes, and Paul commands his newly-evolved {{p|Electabuzz}} to charge Thunder. Conway tells Heracross to get the jump on Electabuzz with Megahorn as Dawn tells Buizel to use Water Gun on Chimchar, but Ash tells Chimchar to dodge Water Gun and use Flamethrower on Heracross, right before Electabuzz launches Thunder at Buizel. Both Pokémon are sent flying back from the supereffective attacks, and the zapped Buizel crashes into the flaming Heracross, causing a huge explosion. Just when it seems like the battle is over, the smoke clears to reveal Buizel and Heracross still standing. However, they collapse and faint moments later, making Ash and Paul the winners of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Ash congratulates Chimchar and tells Paul that Electabuzz's sudden Evolution made all the difference. However, Paul remarks that Electabuzz was the ''only'' reason they won, since Heracross was still standing after Chimchar's Flamethrower, and only went down after Buizel collided into him. However, Ash doesn't care what Paul thinks; as far as he's concerned, Chimchar did a fantastic job.

At the awards ceremony, {{an|Enta}} gets on stage to give Ash and Paul their [[Soothe Bell]]s. Everyone applauds Ash and Paul, while Brock muses that for Paul his biggest reward was his Elekid evolving and Dawn reminds him that he only participated in the tournament simply to power up his Pokémon. Conway muses about how ironic it is that the team that cooperated the least ended up winning a tournament that was supposed to emphasize teamwork between Trainers. That evening, at the Pokémon Center, Dawn is discouraged about losing, but promises to win her next Contest. Suddenly, Paul passes by and throws his Soothe Bell at Ash, saying he has no need for it, before leaving. After Paul has left, Ash reminds Chimchar that they're a team now, which the Chimp Pokémon agrees on. Conway suggests to Ash that, since the Hearthome Gym is currently closed, he could head for [[Veilstone City]], since it is the closest city with a [[Gym]]. Brock remembers that Veilstone City is where Paul is from, and Ash likes the idea of heading over to his rival's hometown. And so, with a new Pokémon on his team, Ash prepares to earn his third Gym Badge.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Soothe Bell.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Soothe Bell]]
* {{AP|Chimchar}} joins {{Ash}}'s [[party]].
* {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]] win their semifinal match.
* Ash and [[Paul]] defeat {{an|Brock}} and [[Holly]] in the semifinals.
* Conway is revealed to own a {{p|Heracross}}.
* Paul's {{p|Elekid}} evolves into an {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}.
* Ash and Paul defeat Dawn and Conway in the finals, winning the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] and receiving a [[Soothe Bell]] each.
* Paul gives his Soothe Bell to Ash.
* Ash learns of [[Veilstone Gym|a Gym]] in [[Veilstone City]] and decides to head there next.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Paul's Electabuzz]]

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (screen)
* [[Paul]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* {{tc|Black Belt}}

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}}; new; formerly Paul's)
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}}; evolves)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Holly]]'s)
* {{p|Heracross}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' is used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Stunky}}
** Pokémon senryū: スカンプー　すかんあいてに　においプー ''Sukanpū, sukan aite ni, nioi pū''
* This is the season finale of [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]].
* This episode concludes the three-part [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] arc.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the song "{{wp|Smells Like Teen Spirit}}" by {{wp|Nirvana (band)|Nirvana}}. The name of this song is often mistaken as "Smells Like Team Spirit".
* This episode, along with ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It!]]'' and ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', was aired as a 90-minute special on February 1, 2008 on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}.
* All of {{Ash}}'s, {{an|Dawn}}'s, and {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon were shown over the past three episodes apart from {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}.
* This is the last episode where {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}}'s voice actors dub at {{TAJ}}. Beginning with the following episode, [[DuArt Film & Video|DuArt]] was used as the studio to record and distribute {{aniseries|PTS}}.
** This is also the last dub episode to have background music produced by [[4Kids Entertainment]].
* This is the last episode where [[Michele Knotz]] voices [[James's Mime Jr.]] until ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''.
* The time between the original Japanese airing and first English dub airing of this episode was the shortest of all episodes at the time when this episode aired in English, with only 99 days between them. The record was later broken when ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'' aired.
* This is the last episode until ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage]]'' in which the [[title card]] is dubbed in Hindi by {{pmin|South Asia|Disney India}}. From the [[DP053|next episode]] onward, the English dub audio in the title card will remain intact in the Hindi dub. It will be the same again after ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss]]''.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash has caught a {{type|Fire}} [[first partner Pokémon]] since {{AP|Cyndaquil}} in ''[[EP141|Good ‘Quit Hunting]]'', 377 episodes earlier.

===Errors===
* {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard when {{TRT}} blasts off, even though he was not out of his Poké Ball at the time.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}'s {{m|Feint}} is mistakenly referred to as {{m|Brick Break}}.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, it is implied that the tournament is only held once a year. In the original Japanese version, it is not stated how often the tournament occurs.

== In other languages ==
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'''Glory Blaze!''' (Japanese: '''ヒコザルＶＳザングース！運命のバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}} vs. Zangoose! Destined Battle!!'') is the 51st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 517th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 18, 2007, and in the United States on February 1, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The good news for Ash and his friends is that they've entered a tag battle tournament in Hearthome City and everyone made it past the first round. The bad news? Paul is Ash's partner and the two of them just can't get along. Before the second round, Paul has his Pokémon team up against Chimchar to deliver some harsh training. Even Team Rocket thinks Paul is being cruel to Chimchar! It's all too much for Ash, who insists on taking Chimchar to the Pokémon Center.

At the Pokémon Center, Brock asks Paul to explain himself. Paul describes how he first met Chimchar: it was cornered by a group of relentless Zangoose and looked to be in serious trouble. Pushed to its limit, Chimchar let loose with a mighty Flame Wheel that knocked out all its foes! Paul immediately asked Chimchar to join him, but since that day, Chimchar hasn't been able to recapture that same power. And now, Nurse Joy and Brock tell Paul he has to give Chimchar a rest.

But at the tournament the next day, Paul sends Chimchar in to battle alongside Ash's Turtwig. What's worse, their tag battle opponents are fielding a Metagross and a Zangoose! Once again, Ash and Paul simply can't cooperate. Paul doesn't even care when Chimchar's Flame Wheel hurts Turtwig! But when Chimchar freezes in fear at painful memories of its battle with the group of Zangoose, Turtwig still comes to the rescue.

Disgusted, Paul turns his back on Chimchar, and Ash gives Chimchar and Turtwig commands so they can win the battle. After the match, Paul releases Chimchar—for good. As Paul walks away, Ash asks the unhappy Chimchar if it wants to come with him instead...

==Plot==
The [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] continues as the teams of {{Ash}} and [[Paul]], {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]], and {{an|Brock}} and [[Holly]] advance to the second round. During the night, Ash {{pkmn|training|trains}} with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having {{AP|Staravia}} use {{m|Aerial Ace}}. {{AP|Aipom}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} dodge the attack with the spinning maneuver [[DP017|Dawn taught them before]]. Staravia notices a blast of energy nearby. Meanwhile, Brock offers his help to [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]], who is overwhelmed with all of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who need their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} healed. After talking with Conway for a bit, Dawn and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} run off to find Ash.

Elsewhere, [[Paul's Chimchar]] takes several attacks from {{cat|Paul's Pokémon|Paul's other Pokémon}}. {{TP|Paul|Elekid}} uses {{m|Thunder}}, {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} uses {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} uses {{m|Focus Blast}}. The tidal wave of attacks converges as Chimchar uses {{m|Flame Wheel}} to defend himself. Ash notices the brutal training as Chimchar unleashes {{m|Flamethrower}}, hits him and makes him fall down. {{TRT}} watches nearby as Ash gets up, complimenting Chimchar's power. Paul calls Chimchar back for more training as Ash questions Paul's aggressive tactics, just before Dawn arrives. Paul brushes him off as he reveals his intention to get his Pokémon exposed to powerful {{pkmn|battle}}s. Dawn scolds Paul for his selfish goals, but he brushes her off as well, mentioning that he needed Chimchar to be struck by the supereffective {{m|Surf}} attack from [[DP050|his and Ash's previous battle]], the reason being because he feels that improving a Pokémon's weak points makes it grow stronger (which explains why he looked irritated after Ash prevented this from happening). Ash tells him that he should instead be trying to raise Chimchar's strong points, but Paul replies that that is a waste of time, and, to Dawn and Ash's surprise, that this is exactly what Chimchar wants. Ash, believing this is the hard way, tries to convince Chimchar that there are better ways to improve, but Paul and his team walk away, so Chimchar must follow. After hearing this exchange, Team Rocket wants to take Chimchar for themselves to get the {{DL|Held item|Soothe Bell}}.

Paul continues training Chimchar as he dodges Ursaring's {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Torterra fires {{m|Leaf Storm}} and Chimchar gets caught in it, after which Murkrow executes a {{m|Sky Attack}}. Paul tells Chimchar to counter with Flamethrower, but he cannot bring himself to do so and falls down after taking the hit from Sky Attack. Paul orders Chimchar to stand up, and he tries to, but is too weak from all the damage he's taken and collapses. Paul orders Elekid to wake Chimchar up with Thunder, but Ash's Pikachu rushes in with {{m|Volt Tackle}} to protect him. Elekid charges for another attack, but Ash and Dawn rush in and stop the fight, before taking Chimchar to the Pokémon Center. At the Center, Brock treats Chimchar, and his talent impresses Holly. Brock steps out and mentions that Chimchar needs rest, before confronting Paul about his harsh and unusual training methods. Although Paul is reluctant to reply at first, he starts talking after Brock explains that he is asking for Chimchar's sake rather than Ash's.

In a flashback, Paul tells the story of how he met Chimchar; right after capturing a {{p|Ninjask}}, he noticed a Chimchar racing through the forest, with several {{p|Zangoose}} in hot pursuit, relentlessly attacking him at every turn for unknown reasons. Paul decided to follow them, and Chimchar eventually wound up cornered at the edge of a cliff, as the Zangoose lunged torward him. However, Chimchar activated his {{a|Blaze}} [[Ability]] and used a powerful Flame Wheel to consume the area with a spiral of fire, chasing the Zangoose away. After witnessing such mind-blowing power, Paul decided to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Chimchar, wanting to utilize said power to win the [[Sinnoh League]]. This makes Brock and everyone else finally understand why Paul has always been harder on Chimchar than his other Pokémon; to recreate the stress of when the Zangoose were attacking him to push him to be able to activate Blaze at will, though he has never had any success. Paul believes he must push Chimchar way beyond the limit, but, in vain, Ash and his friends try to convince him to let Chimchar get the rest he so desperately needs. It is only after Nurse Joy's insistence that he seemingly complies.

The next day, the tournament continues as Dawn and Conway and Brock and Holly win their battles and make it to the next round. Ash and Paul fight in the last battle of the day, and Ash chooses Turtwig. Paul shocks everyone by calling out Chimchar, revealing that he only pretended to agree to let him rest to get everyone off his back. Since Chimchar still hasn't fully recovered, Ash informs Turtwig to protect him during the battle. Their opponents send out a {{p|Metagross}} and, to Paul's elation, a Zangoose, which puts Chimchar into a state of fear. The battle starts as Metagross charges in with {{m|Bullet Punch}}. Paul commands Chimchar to use Flamethrower, but Zangoose jumps in, rendering him too scared to make any moves. Turtwig uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Zangoose swats the attack away. Metagross lands Bullet Punch on Chimchar as Zangoose hits Turtwig with a supereffective {{m|X-Scissor}}. Chimchar goes in for a {{m|Dig}} on Metagross, but it uses {{m|Magnet Rise}} to dodge, before Zangoose jumps in with a {{m|Crush Claw}} that hits Chimchar hard. Turtwig attempts to {{m|Tackle}} Zangoose, but it {{m|Detect|dodges}} and Metagross uses {{m|Psychic}} to send Turtwig crashing into Chimchar. Zangoose rushes in with another Crush Claw in tow, and Chimchar, paralyzed by fear, cannot move a muscle. However, Turtwig saves him by using {{m|Bite}} on Zangoose's claws to stop the attack.

Metagross charges in with Bullet Punch, and Paul, tired of Ash getting in his way of unleashing Chimchar's Blaze, orders Chimchar to use Flame Wheel… on Turtwig! Chimchar initially refuses to attack his teammate, but Paul forces him to comply. Chimchar does so and hits Turtwig and Zangoose, separating them, and is able to keep the momentum going and hits Metagross as well. Turtwig suffers major damage as a result of this, and Ash is furious with Paul for intentionally harming his Pokémon. Zangoose uses another Crush Claw and Paul commands Chimchar to use Flame Wheel again, but Zangoose pins him to the ground before he can do so. Paul orders Chimchar to use Flamethrower, but looking Zangoose in the eyes has him too scared to make any moves. Turtwig uses Razor Leaf to get Zangoose off of Chimchar, before collapsing from all the damage he's taken. Zangoose unleashes a {{m|Fire Blast}} towards the incapacitated Turtwig, but Chimchar repays his debt to Turtwig and blocks the attack (on his own accord), powering up in the process. As Metagross heads in with another Bullet Punch, Ash and Chimchar await Paul's command, but now that it is apparent to him that not even reliving the exact catalyst that enabled Chimchar to activate Blaze in the first place is working, Paul completely gives up on Chimchar and turns away. Ash, not wanting to give up, orders Chimchar to use Flamethrower, stunning everyone. Chimchar does so and hits Metagross, [[fainting|knocking it out]]. Turtwig takes it from here and, after spin dodging a Crush Claw, uses Razor Leaf and Tackle to finish Zangoose off, giving Ash and Paul the win and entry into the semifinals. As Ash praises the two Pokémon for winning, Paul still has his back turned, leaving Chimchar in a state of dread.

At sunset, Paul [[release]]s Chimchar, tells him to get lost, and turns to leave. Ash and his friends arrive and chastise Paul for throwing all of his hard work and training away, but Paul could not care less and walks off. As Chimchar also turns to leave, Ash is upset to see such a loyal and hardworking Pokémon treated like this. Inspiration suddenly strikes him and he decides to offer the Chimp Pokémon a spot on his [[Party|team]], stunning Dawn, Brock, and even Paul, now stopped in his tracks. Ash steps up to Chimchar and kneels down, leaving him with an important decision to make.

==Major events==
[[File:Paul Chimchar release.png|thumb|220px|Paul releasing his Chimchar]]
* [[Paul]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{p|Ninjask}} after he returned to [[Sinnoh]].
* [[Conway]] is revealed to own an {{p|Aggron}}.
* {{Ash}} and Paul, {{an|Dawn}} and Conway, and {{an|Brock}} and [[Holly]] advance to the semifinals.
* Paul {{pkmn2|released|releases}} {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}.
* Ash invites Chimchar to join his [[party|team]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)
* [[Paul]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* {{tc|Black Belt}}
* {{tc|Psychic}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Cranidos}} ({{OP|Roark|Rampardos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; flashback)
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}}; released)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Murkrow}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Aggron}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Holly]]'s)
* {{p|Zangoose}} ({{tc|Black Belt}}'s)
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{tc|Psychic}}'s)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tauros}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Granbull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Bronzong}}
** Pokémon senryū: ドータクン　エスパーわざで　さあドーダ ''Dōtakun, esupā waza de, sā dōda.'' "{{tt|Dohtakun|Bronzong}}, {{t|Psychic}} [[move]]s, now how's that?"
* [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ Winter Version]] replaced the Pop-Up version of the song as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] are used as background music.
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] narrate the preview for the [[DP052|next episode]].
* [[Yuriko Yamaguchi]] returns to voice [[Nurse Joy]].
* Although the ending theme song changed, the accompanying animation did not.
* The title is a reference to the phrase "Going out in a blaze of glory", as well as the song {{wp|Glory Days (song)|Glory Days}} by {{wp|Bruce Springsteen}}.
* This episode, along with ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', was aired as a 90-minute special on February 1, 2008 on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}.
* [[Paul's Murkrow]] is voiced by [[Chinami Nishimura]], for unknown reasons, in this episode, though its usual voice actor is [[Chie Satō]].
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their motto in this episode.

===Errors===
* When {{p|Metagross}} first uses {{m|Bullet Punch}}, in the first scene, it turns 90 degrees to its left. However, when it hits {{AP|Chimchar}}, it is turned 90 degrees to its right.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]] talk about how friendship is the key to Pokémon and Trainers becoming stronger. In the original Japanese version, they talk about love being the key.
* The {{tc|Black Belt}}'s {{p|Zangoose}} uses {{m|Detect}} to evade {{AP|Turtwig}}'s {{m|Tackle}}; in the original Japanese version, he actually uses the move's name, "みきり" (Mikiri), but in the English dub, he instead says "Do it!"
* In the English dub, after Ash commands {{AP|Chimchar}} instead of Paul, Conway says that the team is breaking every rule. In the original Japanese version, he says that, since Ash took over, they cannot really call it a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] anymore.

==In other languages==
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|th={{tt|ฮิโคซารุ ปะทะ แซงกูส! ศึกแห่งชะตากรรม!|Hikozaru VS Zangoose! Destined Battle!}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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'''Tag! We're It...!''' (Japanese: '''全員参加！タッグバトル！！''' ''All Members Participate! Tag Battle!!'') is the 50th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 516th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007, as part of a two-hour special alongside [[DP049]], and in the United States on February 1, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn is still feeling a little blue after her early exit from the Hearthome Pokémon Contest, so her friends convince her to compete in a tag battle tournament along with Ash and Brock. Our heroes head to the opening ceremonies to learn who their randomly chosen tag partners are. Dawn's new partner is Conway, a calculating Trainer with a Slowking. Brock's lovely partner is Holly, who will compete using her Wingull. And Ash's partner is—Paul? Even Paul's Elekid doesn't get along with Pikachu! Ash and Pauls chances of winning the Soothe Bell prize arent looking too great.

Dawn and Conway are up first, battling a team using Koffing and Scyther. Dawn isn't so sure about Conway, but the two of them turn out to be a good pair! Conway has Slowking use defensive moves to cover for Dawn's Piplup, letting Piplup concentrate on offensive moves, and they win their match. Then Brock and Holly have their Sudowoodo and Wingull work together to defeat a Yanma and Bagon whose Trainers are too busy arguing to battle effectively. That doesn't bode well for Ash and Paul, who still aren't getting along.

Ash and Paul are up against opponents using Magmar and Rhydon—not a great type match-up for Pikachu and Paul's Chimchar. When Rhydon uses Surf, Paul orders Chimchar to use Flame Wheel directly into the waves! Its incredibly risky, so Ash tells Pikachu to disrupt the Surf attack instead. That protects Chimchar and knocks out Rhydon, but Paul doesn't appreciate the interference. They manage to win this round, but at the rate they're arguing, they might not last through the next!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} hand {{an|Dawn}} an entry card for the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. [[Zoey]] suggested it to give Dawn a confidence boost after not making it into the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. At the stadium, the announcer, {{an|Enta}}, explains the rules and shows the competitors the prize for winning, a [[Soothe Bell]] that {{TRT}} wants to steal. The contestants are shuffled and put into pairs for the competition. The three set off to find their partners. Dawn is the first to find her partner, an odd boy named [[Conway]] and his {{p|Slowking}}. Next Brock finds his partner, a girl named [[Holly]] with a {{p|Wingull}}. Of course, she is a beautiful girl who Brock falls for, but she tells him that she is not interested in younger men. Ash realizes his partner is none other than [[Paul]], who is standing there with his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. Paul angrily tells Ash to stay out of his way, with Ash replying that, since this is a Tag Battle competition, they must work together.

Dawn and Conway are the first to battle, with their {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Slowking going up against their opponents' {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Scyther}}. Conway tells Dawn to only worry about attacking and leave defense and strategy to him, which visibly annoys her. Scyther starts things off with a {{m|Razor Wind}} and Koffing attacks with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}. Piplup blocks the Razor Wind with a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Slowking blocks the Sludge Bomb with a {{m|Safeguard}}. Koffing comes back with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which Slowking blocks with {{m|Protect}}. Scyther goes in for an {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Piplup comes in from above with a supereffective {{m|Peck}} attack that [[Fainting|defeats]] Scyther in one hit. Koffing uses {{m|Gyro Ball}}, but it is stopped by Slowking's {{m|Psychic}}. Slowking slams Koffing into the ground, knocking it out. Dawn's annoyance towards Conway turns to interest, as his suggestion helped them win their battle with flying colors.

Ash notices Paul training with Chimchar, and is impressed to see that he has learned Flamethrower, although Paul thinks his power and control are both weak. Ash disagrees and offers to help Paul train, but he rudely refuses Ash's offer, leading Dawn to remind Paul what Cynthia said about both Trainers and Pokémon always having to think about each other in a Tag Battle. However, Paul replies with what Cynthia ''actually'' said: "When every life meets another life, something will be born", before walking away. Ash asks Paul why he entered this tournament, and he replies that it was to meet {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. Brock explains that Paul wants to use his opponents' Fire attacks to power up Chimchar's own, exactly like he did during his and Ash's [[DP003|very first battle]] when he used {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{t|Electric}} attacks to power up Elekid's own. Ash understands this, but certainly doesn't condone it.

Brock and Holly are up next, and it's {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} and Wingull against a {{p|Yanma}} and {{p|Bagon}}. Holly commands Wingull to use {{m|Blizzard}}, but Yanma hits it with {{m|Steel Wing}} before it can do so. While Wingull is falling, Bagon charges toward it with a {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, but Sudowoodo comes in and stops it cold with {{m|Double-Edge}}. Holly and Brock's opponent trainers start arguing about getting in each others' way. Wingull uses Blizzard, causing supereffective damage to both Yanma and Bagon. The latter tries to counter with {{m|Dragon Breath}}, but Sudowoodo's {{m|Flail}} prevails and knocks it out. Wingull hits Yanma with a supereffective {{m|Aerial Ace}}, knocking it out as well and granting them entry into the next round. Brock starts to flirt with Holly, then catches himself and stops... only for Holly to start flirting with him. Brock is surprised, while {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is left bemused.

Ash and Paul's is the last battle of the first round. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} and Paul sends out Chimchar, and the opposition sends out a {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Magmar}}. Ash starts things off by having Pikachu launch a {{m|Thunderbolt}} towards Magmar, however the attack is redirected to Rhydon thanks to its {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Rhydon, who is naturally unharmed, smites Pikachu with a {{m|Megahorn}}. Magmar uses {{m|Lava Plume}}, a powerful {{type|Fire}} move that affects all Pokémon in the battle. Rhydon is barely affected since {{type|Rock}}s resist Fire-type moves, but the blaze of fire quickly heads toward Pikachu and Chimchar. Ash tells Pikachu to dodge, but Paul commands Chimchar to jump straight into the fire. The flame on Chimchar's tail becomes bigger, and he launches a boosted {{m|Flamethrower}} towards Rhydon. However, Rhydon blocks it and counters with {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Rhydon goes in for another hit on Chimchar, but Pikachu comes down from his dodge and sends Rhydon reeling back with a supereffective {{m|Iron Tail}}. This makes Ash and Paul's opponents realize that they shouldn't take Pikachu lightly even without {{t|Electric}} attacks. Magmar uses {{m|Protect}} while Rhydon goes in for a {{m|Surf}}, which shocks everyone. Paul commands Chimchar to use {{m|Flame Wheel}} and take it head-on, and Ash, knowing how foolish this is since Chimchar is weak to {{t|Water}} attacks, tries to convince him to stop. However, he suddenly [[DP049|remembers]] how Zoey used {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}'s Iron Tail to cut through {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}'s {{m|Water Pulse}} during her [[Double Performance]], and has Pikachu break through the Surf with his own Iron Tail, putting Rhydon in a vulnerable free-fall. He scores a direct hit with another Iron Tail, and Rhydon crashes into the ground and faints. Now free to use Electric attacks, Pikachu goes straight for Magmar with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and Paul, visibly annoyed, has Chimchar use {{m|Dig}}. Magmar deflects Pikachu's Volt Tackle with a {{m|Fire Punch}}, but this position leaves it vulnerable to Chimchar's supereffective Dig, which knocks it out and gives Ash and Paul the win and entry into the next round. However, Dawn and Brock are both aware that they won't get much further than this if they don't start working as a team.

==Major events==
[[File:Hearthome Tag Battle Round 2.png|thumb|220px|Teams that advanced to Round 2]]
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] and are paired with [[Paul]], [[Conway]], and [[Holly]], respectively.
* [[Paul's Chimchar]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Flamethrower}}.
* The three teams advance to the second round of the competition.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* {{OBP|Giant|DP050}}
* {{tc|Scientist}}
* {{tc|Ace Trainer}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}})
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Wingull}} ([[Holly]]'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OBP|Giant|DP050}}'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ({{tc|Scientist}}'s)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{tc|Ace Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Yanma}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bagon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cranidos}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Mothim}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gastly}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Glameow}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Shieldon}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* This episode begins the three-part [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] arc.
* The ending was omitted in the original broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' and ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', as well as the instrumental version of [[Advance Adventure]], are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This episode, along with ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', aired as a 90-minute special on February 1, 2008, on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}.
* The title is a pun of the phrase "''Tag. You're It!''"
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}, when directed at {{p|Magmar}}, was refracted towards the opponent's {{p|Rhydon}}'s horn, an example of the {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Interestingly, Pikachu [[EP058|previously]] fought [[Blaine]]'s Rhydon and {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}}, and was able to defeat Rhydon by aiming at its horn to hurt it.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Slowking}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', 256 episodes earlier.

===Errors===
* When the first {{pkmn|battle}} match-ups are being shown, [[Paul]]'s picture is shown instead of [[Conway]]'s.
* In the English dub, the closed captions refer the {{tc|Scientist}} and {{tc|Ace Trainer}} by their Japanese names, Researcher and Elite Trainer, respectively.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Razor Wind}} is mistakenly called {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|全員參加！雙打對戰！！|All Members Participate! Tag Battle!!}}
|cs={{tt|Párový turnaj|Tag Tournament}} {{tt|*|Note: 'Párový turnaj' literately means 'Pairing Tournament', but 'párový zápas' (pairing battle) is Czech dub term for Tag Battle}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Combate Total: Vamos a Isto!|Tag Battle: Let's Go!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La gran batalla dúo!|The big duo battle!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Combate Corazón, alla vamos!|Hearthome Fights, there we go!}}
|sv={{tt|Parstridspartners|Tag battle partners}}
|th={{tt|ทุกคนร่วมต่อสู้! แท็กแบ็ทเทิล!|All Members Participate! Tag Battle!}}
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title_ja=ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!! |
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* Early reports credited Yukihiro Makino as both storyboarder and assistant director.
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'''Dawn's Early Night!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!!'') is the 49th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 515th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007, as part of a two-hour special alongside [[DP050]], and in the United States on January 26, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our Heroes make their way through Hearthome City and to the Hearthome City Gym, they run into their friend Nando at the Gym door who tells them that the Gym Leader will be away for quite awhile, much to Ash’s dismay. But telling them about the upcoming Hearthome City Pokemon Tag Battle, Ash and Brock decided to enter that instead – as a team. Meanwhile, the Hearthome City Pokemon Contest is just getting underway, and Dawn finds herself competing along with Nando, Zoey, and Jessilina, who of course is actually Jessie in disguise. Feeling very confident, Dawn gives a superb performance, but is sadly shocked to learn that she hasn’t even made it past the 1st round. As she struggles to cope with the situation, Jessilina is defeated by Nando, leaving Zoey and Nando battling in the finals, which Nando ultimately wins. Sharing feelings about their losses proves to cement Dawn and Zoey’s friendship even further, and as they both marvel at Nando’s ability to compete in both Pokemon Gym battles and Contests, the future begins to look much brighter for both of them, as the Pokemon Tag Battle is set to take place for Ash and Brock in a matter of days.

==Plot==
Leaving {{ashfr}} trailing behind, {{Ash}} races towards the [[Hearthome Gym]], excited to win his third [[Gym]] [[Badge]]. However, the doors are shut and {{an|Brock}} reads a note on the door that states that the [[Gym Leader]] is out and won't be back for a while. Budding Trainer and rival [[Nando]] confirms this, and suggests Ash enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], a tournament where skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s pair up to compete in several rounds of [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]]s. Ash is thrilled by the tournament, and Brock agrees to compete as well. With the Gym closed, Nando turns his attention to the upcoming [[Pokémon Contest]] instead, which reminds {{an|Dawn}} that she needs to register.

As Nando and Dawn walk to the [[Contest Hall]], Dawn learns that he still has one [[Ribbon]] and one Badge. Dawn knows that it has been [[DP027|some time]] since the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest, but thanks to [[Zoey]]'s help, she is confident about [[Double Performance]]s. At the Contest Hall, Zoey relaxes with {{cat|Zoey's Pokémon|her Pokémon}} as Dawn and Nando find her, Zoey's leg fully healed from [[DP041|her injury]]. Nando meets Zoey for the first time, but when Nando reveals his decision to participate in both Pokémon Contests and Gym battles, it draws criticism from Zoey. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] puts on her "Jessilina" disguise and trains with {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, but decides to use {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} in the performance instead.

The next day, the Hearthome Contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as [[Marian]] talks about Double Performances and introduces the [[Contest Judge]]s: [[Raoul Contesta]] from the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] from the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], and the [[Nurse Joy]] from the local [[Pokémon Center]]. The [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] begins with Nando as the first contestant, using his {{p|Sunflora}} and {{TP|Nando|Kricketune}}. Sunflora's {{m|Grass Whistle}} and Kricketune's {{m|Sing}} combined with Nando's harp captivates the audience with the melodic music. The performance also earns him Zoey's respect as Nando earns high marks.

Other {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience Coordinators. Zoey cautions Dawn against overconfidence, but still believes Dawn will do well. Dawn's turn arrives as she takes the stage with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Pachirisu launches {{m|Sweet Kiss}} while Piplup encases the attack with {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Pachirisu follows up with {{m|Discharge}} as Piplup whips up a {{m|Whirlpool}}, the electricity causing the whirlpool to dissipate in a flash of sparkles. Marian expresses joy at a {{t|Water}} type and an {{t|Electric}} type working so harmonious with each other. Each of the three judges give Dawn's performance positive reviews, commenting particularly on the power and visuals, while [[Johanna|her mother]] watches from [[Twinleaf Town|home]] intently.

Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Cacnea uses {{m|Needle Arm}}, which Mime Jr. {{m|Mimic}}s before using {{m|Tickle}} on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, spinning her around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea fires {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks.

Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey takes the stage with {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}. Shellos fires {{m|Mud Bomb}} as Glameow's {{m|Iron Tail}} breaks the attack. Glameow transitions right into {{m|Secret Power}}, which results in a pink wave of light engulfing the stage. Brock explains to Ash that Secret Power has various effects depending upon the user's present location: on stage, it can create a paralyzing light. Glameow jumps and slashes the light with {{m|Shadow Claw}} to create a dazzling visual. Shellos than launches {{m|Water Pulse}}, surrounding Glameow as it descends. Glameow uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to rebound on itself and create multiple rainbows. Her performance also gets a great score.

The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn is confident that she passed, even predicting that her and Zoey will be in the finals. However, her hopes are quickly dashed as she fails to make the cut while Nando, Zoey, and Jessilina all clear the Performance Round. Dawn is clearly upset by the result as her friends notice, with Dawn's Pokémon and her friends all trying to cheer her up. Despite their attempts, however, Dawn is still distraught, even angry, as she gets up and runs out of the room. Zoey suggests that they leave her be for the moment as Dawn runs outside and lets out a scream of frustration. Meanwhile, Jessie and Nando wind up battling as Nando's Kricketune and {{TP|Nando|Roselia}} easily corner Seviper and Dustox. Kricketune finishes the fight with {{m|X-Scissor}}, depleting all of Jessilina's points and sending Nando to the finals.

Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes and as she heads out, Ash and Brock inform her that the final round will pit Nando against Zoey. Dawn joins her friends and watches from the stands as her two rivals battle it out. That night, Ash and Brock talk to Johanna over the videophone, as she knows that both Dawn and Zoey are upset, since Nando managed to beat Zoey in the final round. Johanna decides to leave Dawn talk to Zoey instead as both can sympathize with one another. On the balcony, Zoey reveals her respect for Nando and her inspiration. Dawn is still upset over losing in the first round, but Zoey orders her to cut it out and focus on how to improve for next time. With Zoey’s encouragement, Dawn cheers up and looks forward to her next Contest.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Nando]] again.
* Ash learns that [[Fantina|the Gym Leader]] of the [[Hearthome Gym]] is currently away.
* Nando is revealed to have obtained a {{TP|Nando|Kricketune}}.
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} decide to enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] after learning about it from Nando.
* {{an|Dawn}} meets up with [[Zoey]] again while Nando meets her for the first time.
* Dawn, Zoey, Nando, and [[Jessie|Jessilina]] enter the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest.
* Dawn loses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] while her [[rival]]s advance to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].
* Nando defeats Jessilina and Zoey to win the Hearthome [[Ribbon]], his second Contest Ribbon overall.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Nando's Kricketune]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Nando]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}})
* {{p|Roselia}} ({{OP|Nando|Roselia}})
* {{p|Sunflora}} ([[Nando]]'s)
* {{p|Kricketune}} ({{OP|Nando|Kricketune}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Duskull}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Solrock}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Lunatone}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Smoochum}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Steelix}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Marowak}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Sunkern}}

==Trivia==
* [[Paul's Torterra]], {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and {{p|Weavile}} are added to the Japanese opening.
* The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left).
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], and [[Together / By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|its ballad version]] are used as background music.
* This marks the second time that a {{ashfr|main character}} lost in the appeal round. [[AG013|The only previous time]] took an extreme amount of ignorance on the part of [[Jessie]].
* This episode is the first time [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Pokémon Contest]]s are referred to as ''Super Contests'' in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a slight corruption of a lyric from {{wp|The Star-Spangled Banner}}. This is the second time such a reference is used, after ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''.
* [[Fantina]] wasn't at her [[Gym]] in this episode and had not left anybody to stand in for her, despite the fact that if the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]]'s rules from ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'' still applied, that kind of behavior would lead to the Gym being shut down. However, it is possible that they do not have that kind of authority in the Sinnoh [[region]].
* This episode was initially [[Banned episodes#Banned episodes in other countries|skipped]] in {{pmin|New Zealand}} for unknown reasons. When the season was repeated, the episode aired as normal. It is also readily available on DVD in New Zealand.
* This is one of the few episodes prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' in which {{TRT}} neither blast off nor recite their {{motto}} in any form.
* This episode was not originally listed on Pokémon.com. It was fixed shortly afterwards.
* This is the first time that one of [[Ash's friends]] has lost a [[Pokémon Contest]] in the appeal round.

===Errors===
* In one scene during {{an|Dawn}} and [[Zoey]]'s conversation, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s cape is colored light-blue instead of dark-blue.
<gallery>
DP049 error.png|Piplup's miscolored cape
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗大賽！緣之大會！！|Pokémon Contest! Yuánzhī (Hearthome) Convention!!}}
|cs={{tt|Dawnin neúspěch|Dawn's Failure}}
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|de={{tt|Geplatzte Träume!|Cracked dreams!}}
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title_ja=サトシとヒカリ！新たなる冒険に向かって！！|
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(Japanese: '''サトシとヒカリ！新たなる冒険に向かって！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Facing a New Adventure!!'') is the 48th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 514th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 27, 2007, as part of a one-hour special alongside [[DP047]]. In the vein of [[AG120]], this episode is a [[clip show]] that summarizes the first year of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' saga.

{{spoilers}}

==Plot==
On their way to [[Hearthome City]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} recall the adventures they had together so far.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* [[Johanna]] (flashback)
* [[Marian]] (flashback)
* [[Roark]] (flashback)
* [[Gardenia]] (flashback)
* {{si|Kenny}} (flashback)
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (flashback)
* [[Mr. Sukizo]] (flashback)
* [[Pokétch Co. President]] (flashback)
* [[Landis]] (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}}; flashback)
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Starly}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; spirit; flashback)
* {{p|Cranidos}} ({{OP|Roark|Cranidos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Rampardos}} ({{OP|Roark|Rampardos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Roark]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Roserade}} ([[Gardenia]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Nuzleaf}} ({{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Linoone}}

==Trivia==
* [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] 2001, instrumental versions of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] and [[Advance Adventure]], and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] are used as background music.
* This is the second clip episode in the [[Pokémon animated series]]'s history, the first being [[AG120]]. Like its predecessor, it was skipped in the [[dub]]. This was also the first episode to be skipped by [[The Pokémon Company International]].
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Torterra}}
** Pokémon senryū: ドダイトス　こうらはみどりの　どだいです ''Dodaitosu, kōra wa midori no, dodai desu.''
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* As a clip show, this episode was not dubbed into any other language, and was not aired anywhere outside of Japan.

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'''A Maze-ing Race!''' (Japanese: '''迷路でシャッフル！みんなでハッスル！！''' ''Shuffle in the Maze! Everyone Hustle!!'') is the 46th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 512th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 13, 2007, and in the United States on January 19, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn needs to turn in her coupon for a new Pokétch application, but she has to do it at the Pokémon Center on the far side of the forest, and time is running out! Team Rocket, wearing disguises, hands Dawn and her friends a fake map and tells them there's a shortcut through a nearby cave, but first they want to take a photo of all our heroes' Pokémon. Before Team Rocket can complete their plot, a group of Graveler and Golem stampede through the cave, splitting up our heroes and all their Pokémon!

Now Dawn, Ash, and Brock are wandering through the cavern and the outdoor maze at the cavern's end. Meanwhile, Team Rocket discover why the Golem and Graveler were in a hurry: they were fleeing an irritated Onix! After some misadventures of her own, Dawn and Croagunk are reunited with Brock and several other Pokémon, including Ash's Staravia. When Brock asks Staravia to search for Ash in the maze, Team Rocket swoops down and nabs it!

Fortunately, Ash is nearby and he hears Dawn and Brock calling for him. He also sees Team Rocket with his Staravia! Ash has found many of Dawn and Brock's Pokémon, so he has them try to stop Team Rocket. Pachirisu accidentally shocks its own team and Team Rocket escapes-for now! Our heroes decide to work together to break through the wall separating them and soon the whole team is back together, except for Staravia.

Team Rocket come back once again, unable to resist the thought of all our heroes' Pokémon together in one place, but Ash and Pikachu are ready for them. Pikachu frees Staravia, then sends Team Rocket flying into the stratosphere. And even after all this excitement, Dawn still makes it to the Pokémon Center in time to get the Coin Toss application for her Pokétch!

==Plot==
{{an|Dawn}} leads {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} to a [[Pokémon Center]] in a hurry, in hopes of receiving a new {{DL|Pokétch|Apps|application}} for her [[Pokétch]]. When they arrive at the Center, however, the [[Nurse Joy]] there states that it is in fact the Pokémon Center on the other side of the woods that is giving away the application. She also states that the giveaway is ending soon, so the party heads out in a hurry for the Center on the other side of the woods.

On the way they are stopped by {{TRT}} in [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]], who tell them that they can take a shortcut through a cave, and give them a free map to navigate through a maze at the end of the cave. In exchange for the map, however, the party must take a group photo of them and all their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} inside the cave. While setting up the photo shoot, Team Rocket plan to swipe all of the party's Pokémon, but before they can everyone is interrupted by a group of {{p|Graveler}} and {{p|Golem}} passing by using {{m|Rollout}}. The party is thus split up.

Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} make it out of the cave first, meeting [[Paul]] who is attempting to catch a {{p|Fearow}} that is flying nearby. He asks if Paul has seen the others, to which Paul coldly replies no. He decides to go find Brock and Dawn, leaving Paul be. Team Rocket, disguised as rocks, are able to split up Ash and Pikachu by blocking paths in the maze, but are blasted off by the {{p|Onix}} that was chasing the earlier Golem and Graveler.

Dawn and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} make it out of the cave and into the maze next. They also meet Paul, ask him if he has seen the others, and leave when he rudely replies no. Brock, [[Ash's Turtwig]], {{AP|Staravia}}, and {{AP|Aipom}} exit the cave last, and follow suit by meeting with Paul, asking him if he has seen the others, and getting a cold reply (this time it's Paul who leaves). Staravia volunteers to search for everyone by sky.

Pikachu, now alone, meets up with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}. Croagunk saves Dawn from being squished by the Onix by pushing her into a crack in the maze wall which it made with {{m|Brick Break}}. Ash, regretting being split up with Pikachu, meets up with [[Dawn's Piplup]], {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, and [[Brock's Sudowoodo]]. Though Piplup and Buizel quarrel about which way to go, they soon team up and are able to force the rampaging Onix to retreat.

All the separate groups, except Ash's, finally find each other with Staravia's help. When Staravia flies back up to look for Ash's group, however, a recovered Team Rocket snatches it and temporarily escapes. Brock and Dawn finally find Ash by calling out, but are still separated by a single wall. Team Rocket come back and trap Ash's group by crushing and placing rocks on the maze path. Ash tells Piplup and Buizel to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|SonicBoom}} respectively at the {{TP|Team Rocket|Rocket Balloon|mechas}}, in order to free Staravia. He tells Pachirisu and Sudowoodo to use {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Mimic}} respectively, but Pachirisu's Discharge zaps Ash's group accidentally, allowing Team Rocket to escape.

Everyone decides to break a hole in the maze wall, and after a while of their Pokémon executing attacks on it, the wall is broken, but not without Team Rocket noticing them. Pikachu, however, surprises Team Rocket from atop a tall hill, then uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to break Staravia's cage and finally {{m|Thunderbolt}} to send Team Rocket blasting off again.

Everyone, now reunited, make it out of the maze and to the Pokémon Center, where Dawn receives the {{DL|Pokétch|Coin Toss}} application. They continue on their journey, using the new application to lead the way.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter [[Paul]] again.
* Paul attemps to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} a {{p|Fearow}}, but it is left unclear whether he succeeds or not.
* {{an|Dawn}} obtains the {{DL|Pokétch|Coin Toss}} app for her [[Pokétch]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Graveler}} (multiple)
* {{p|Golem}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!!]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music in this episode.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* 佐藤仁美 ''Hitomi Satō'' is added to the credits as a composer of the original score.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Combee}}
** Pokémon senryū: あまいみつ　みつけてとぶよ　ミツハニー ''Amai mitsu, mitsukete tobuyo, Mitsuhanī.'' "Sweet honey, find it and fly, {{tt|Mitsuhoney|Combee}}."
* The episode's English [[dub]] title seems to be a spin on the popular reality show ''{{wp|The Amazing Race}}''. It could also possibly be a pun on the Christian hymn {{wp|Amazing Grace}}.
* The events of this episode are referenced by [[Jessie]] in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* When Team Rocket blasts off for the first time, Jessie [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by saying "But this is only act one".

===Errors===
* In the English dub, when Dawn gets her Coin Toss app, Pikachu's mouth moves to say something, but there is no sound. This error isn't present in the original Japanese version.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|迷宮內大洗牌！全員齊心協力！！|Shuffle in the Maze! Everybody Hustle!!}}
|cs={{tt|Závod bludištěm|The Race through the Maze}}
|da={{tt|Gigantisk, labyrintisk!|Gigantic, labyrinthine!}}
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|fi={{tt|Seikkailu sokkelossa|An adventure within the maze}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le labyrinthe !|The labyrinth!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Irrgarten zum Irrewerden!|A maze to become nuts!}}
|it={{tt|La corsa attraverso il labirinto|The race through the maze}}
|ko={{tt|미로에서 우왕좌왕! 다함께 으랏차차!!|Here and There in the Maze! Everybody Hustle!!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡La carrera laberíntica!|The labyrinthine Race!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Carreras por el laberinto!|Races through the labyrinth!}}
|sv={{tt|Labyrinten!|The labyrinth!}}
|th={{tt|ชัฟเฟิลในเขาวงกต! ทุกคนพยายามเข้า!|Shuffle in the Maze! Everyone Hustle!}}
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epcode=DP045 |
altepcode=EP511 |
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title_en=Ill-Will Hunting! |
title_ja=ハンターＪ再び！タテトプスを守れ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Hunter J Returns! Protect {{tt|Tatetops|Shieldon}}!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=August 30, 2007 |
broadcast_us=January 12, 2008 |
en_series= [[Diamond and Pearl]]|
en_op={{so|Diamond and Pearl}} |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] (PopUp.Version) |
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director=小山賢 |
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art=志村泉 |
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'''Ill-Will Hunting!''' (Japanese: '''ハンターＪ再び！タテトプスを守れ！！''' ''Hunter J Returns! Protect {{tt|Tatetops|Shieldon}}!'') is the 45th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 511th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 30, 2007, and in the United States on January 12, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Near Mr. Coronet, Ash and his friends come across Pokémon Hunter J's goons trying to snag a group of wild Shieldon. Ash is about to come to their rescue, but his old friend and rival Gary gets there first with his Electivire. Once the men are gone, Gary explains that he's here in Sinnoh as part of a project to turn the area into a nature preserve for the Shieldon. Now that J's men are looking to kidnap them, Gary decides to move all the Shieldon to a safer location, and our heroes decide to help.

Pokémon Hunter J's minions aren't about to leave a valuable prize alone, and it's not long before they show up again to capture the Shieldon. Ash is ready to give J's men the battle of their lives, but Gary doesn't want to risk getting into a fight that could injure the Shieldon. Instead, Gary stirs up a Beedrill nest, and the angry Beedrill keep the minions distracted so our heroes can make a getaway.

As Gary and Ash lead the Shieldon on a perilous escape route across nearby cliffs, Pokémon Hunter J figures out where they're headed and shows up on her Salamence to steal the Shieldon herself. Despite Gary and Ash's best efforts to hold her off so Dawn and Brock can get the Pokémon to safety, J still manages to snag one Shieldon and escape. Determined to put a stop to her crimes, Gary and Ash sneak back to her base and bust their way through in order to get Shieldon back. J is about to take them on when she gets word that her original client no longer wants to purchase the Shieldon; with no money on the line, she's no longer interested in the Shieldon and immediately leaves. The Shieldon are safe again, but who knows where J will strike next?

==Plot==
At [[Mount Coronet]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} encounter a {{p|Shieldon}}. Just then, a vehicle containing [[J's henchmen]] appears. Ash tells his {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. The henchman responds by sending {{p|Golbat}} which avoids Pikachu's attack and hits him with {{m|Wing Attack}}.

Suddenly, {{Gary}} appears with his {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, who hits J's henchmen with an {{type|Electric}} attack. Electivire picks up Shieldon and runs away along with Gary and the group. As they are running, Brock explains to Dawn that Gary was a [[rival]] of Ash’s. They soon arrive at a hidden area, where they are greeted by other wild Shieldon. Gary explains that he is part of a project that aims to make a part of Mt. Coronet a Pokémon preserve. He gets his laptop out of his [[bag|backpack]] and contacts [[Professor Rowan]], telling him about the Pokémon hunters. The Professor orders Gary to escort the Shieldon to a specified location, depicted on a digital map, where they will meet up. Ash offers to help and Gary agrees, thanking him.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} plots their revenge on J by stealing her collection of Pokémon. Suddenly, the same vehicle appears, and Electivire picks the Shieldon up and rushes off with them into the forest. Gary sends out his {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}, which uses {{m|Water Gun}} on the vehicle. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt and stops the vehicle. The same henchman from earlier emerges and sends out Golbat, which knocks out Blastoise. Gary sends out {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}} which uses {{m|Sand Attack}} on Golbat. It responds by using {{m|Air Cutter}}, but Umbreon dodges the attack which instead hits a tree, causing a swarm of angry {{p|Beedrill}} to come out. Gary [[recall]]s Umbreon and Blastoise, and the Beedrill head for the henchmen while the group escapes.

Later, J talks with a client about the Shieldon and she gives instructions to move on out and surround the area. Ash and the group are forced to hide among the shrubs from the henchmen. Ash suggests they attack, but Gary calls this idea reckless and suggests they focus on protecting the Shieldon. Gary takes his laptop out to plan a new route. They traverse a steep mountain trail by walking along the rock face. One of the Shieldon panics and almost falls down dragging the others with it before Ash quickly grabs them by their rope. With the help of the others, they manage to pull the Shieldon back up.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is sneaking into J's base when a surveillance camera spots them. They start to recite their {{motto}}, but the henchman interrupts when he activates some trap walls. J, meanwhile, flies down on her {{TP|J|Salamence}} and greets her goons on the ground. From the base, one of her henchmen alerts J through her headset that a vehicle, carrying Professor Rowan and his lab assistants, has been spotted near Mt. Coronet. J deduces that it must be an arranged meeting, and promptly flies over to the vicinity. Having just received an update from Rowan that he and [[Officer Jenny]] are close by, Gary is taken by surprise to see Hunter J. She attempts to use her capture device but Pikachu stops her with {{m|Iron Tail}}. She responds by sending out {{TP|J|Drapion}} which uses {{m|Cross Poison}} on Pikachu. Gary sends out Blastoise again which uses {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, but Salamence counters with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. As Dawn and Brock are escaping with the Shieldon, one of the Pokémon slips and falls, leaving it exposed to J, who uses her capture device on it. After witnessing this, Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt but Drapion blocks it. J orders Drapion to use {{m|Pin Missile}} and Salamence to use Hyper Beam. Ash responds by ordering Pikachu to use Thunderbolt while Gary has Blastoise use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, but J's Pokémon's attacks overwhelm theirs.

Next, Brock, Dawn, and the Shieldon meet up with Professor Rowan, his assistants, and Officer Jenny. They inform the Professor that one of the Shieldon was captured by J. Meanwhile, J takes possession of the captured Shieldon and enters the vehicle while Ash and Gary hold onto the undercarriage. The vehicle arrives at the base, and Ash sends out {{AP|Staravia}} which flies away, unseen by J, to find the others. The vehicle enters the base while J's client in a helicopter is seen preparing to land. Inside the base, Ash and Gary use their Pokémon to sabotage the base freeing Team Rocket in the process. An explosion occurs and Ash jumps out of the smoke grabbing Shieldon and unfreezing it. As J prepares to call out one of her Pokémon, the client informs her the deal is off to avoid being arrested, as Officer Jenny is nearby. J and her henchmen also withdraw. Rowan, Jenny, Brock, and Dawn arrive. Officer Jenny is glad the Shieldon are now safe and adds that she will launch a full investigation into Hunter J. Gary thanks Ash for his help, telling him that they'll be friends to the end. Later, the group says goodbye to Gary, Jenny, and Rowan as they depart on their road.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with {{Gary}}, with {{an|Dawn}} meeting him for the first time.
* Ash and his friends encounter [[J]] again.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shieldon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[J]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* [[J's henchmen]]
* Rowan's assistants
* Client

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gary|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Gary|Electivire}})
* {{p|Salamence}} ({{OP|J|Salamence}})
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[J]]'s)
* {{p|Ariados}} ([[J]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[J's henchmen]]'s)
* {{p|Shieldon}} (×4; debut)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* This episode's English dub title is a pun on the 1997 drama film ''{{wp|Good Will Hunting}}''. It shares this trait with [[EP141|an earlier episode]].
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* {{an|Dawn}} assumes that {{Gary}} writes Pokémon senryū, just like his grandfather.
* This is the first time [[Gary's Umbreon]] uses an offensive [[move]] that isn't {{type|Normal}}.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Cherubi}}
** Pokémon senryū: チェリンボが　おひさまあびて　あかくなり ''Cherinbo ga, ohisama abite, akaku nari.'' "{{tt|Cherinbo|Cherubi}}, it plays in the sun and, it turns red."
* Dawn narrates the preview for [[DP046|the next episode]].
* Exactly [[DP085|40 episodes later]], Gary appears in [[Sinnoh]] again. Coincidentally, during both of the times Gary has reappeared, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were on their way to [[Hearthome City]].
* This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off in this episode.

===Errors===
* When Ash, Gary, {{an|Brock}}, and Dawn are hiding from the thieves in the forest, Gary uses his laptop to see where the thieves are. He closes his laptop, but in the next shot, it is open again without the click heard before.
* In the Hindi dub, Gary repeatedly calls Professor Rowan his grandfather.

===Dub edits===
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, when J's client escapes by helicopter, [[J]] is depicted as much more angry than in the original version:
** Instead of saying ''"Contract breaker..."'' to her client, in the dub, she yells and says ''"{{tt|¡Eres un cobarde!|You are a coward!}}"''.
** Then, when she talks to [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]], the line ''"We have no more business here. Withdraw at once!"'' was changed to ''"{{tt|¡No hay nada que hacer! ¡¡Váyanse a {{wp|Digimon}}, inútiles!!|There's nothing to do! Get out and go to Digimon, you useless!!}}.
*** The henchmen scream ''"¡No!"'' in a worried and frightened way instead of ''"Sir!"'', in reference to what she said.
*** Another [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to the ''{{wp|Digimon}}'' franchise happens again in the dub of ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]''.
* In the English dub, Ash says he will show no mercy and that he will put an end to Hunter J's evil activities. In the original Japanese version, he says he cannot forgive her or her henchmen.
* In the English dub, when Ash and Gary say goodbye to each other, Gary says that they will be best friends until the end. In the original Japanese version, Gary expresses his hopes that they meet somewhere in the Sinnoh region again.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|獵人J再度現身！保護盾甲龍！！|Hunter J Reappears! Protect Shieldon!!}}
|cs={{tt|Zlovolný lov|Evelminded Hunting}}
|da={{tt|En Ondsindet Jæger!|A vicious hunter!}}
|de={{tt|Rettet Schilterus!|Save Shieldon!}}
|nl={{tt|Opgejaagd!|Hunted!}}
|fi={{tt|Metsästäjää paossa|Escaping the hunter}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Chasse aux Dinocliers !|Hunting the Shieldon!}}
|it={{tt|Caccia allo Shieldon|Hunting the Shieldon}} & {{tt|Mai più nemici|Never more enemies}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬사냥꾼 제이! 방패톱스를 지켜라!|Pokémon Hunter J! Protect Shieldon!}}
|pl={{tt|Łowczyni powraca|The Hunter returns}}
|ru={{tt|Охота за покемонами|A Hunt for Pokémon}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Dia da Caça!|Hunting Day!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Caça!|The Hunting!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡A la caza de los Shieldon!|Let's hunt the Shieldon!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Caza mal intencionada!|A not well deliberate hunt!}}
|sv={{tt|Jägare J|Hunter J}}{{tt|*|spoken title}} {{tt|Jägaren J|The hunter J}}{{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}
|th={{tt|ฮันเตอร์เจมาเยือนอีกครั้ง! ปกป้องทาเทท็อปส์ให้ได้|Hunter J Returns! Protect Tatetops}}
}}
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'''Mass Hip-Po-Sis!''' (Japanese: '''迷子のヒポポタスを助けろ！''' ''Save the Lost Hippopotas!'') is the 44th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 510th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 23, 2007, and in the United States on January 5, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash's Turtwig brings everyone's attention to a young Hippopotas that's stranded on the ledge of a cliff. Ash hauls the Hippopotas to safety, and it insists on following him. Then Rhonda and the Sinnoh Now news team arrive on the scene, and they want to follow Ash around, too! Rhonda wants to see Ash reunite the Hippopotas with its migrating herd. Team Rocket, of course, wants to steal Hippopotas, but between Hippopotas's Yawn attack and Ash, Team Rocket barely even manages to slow our heroes down.

Of course, Team Rocket won't quit that easily. They come back for another try, using a piece of fruit to lure Hippopotas into their balloon. But when Hippopotas uses Sand Tomb, their plans are sunk just as fast as their balloon, and Hippopotas happily returns to Ash. Next Ash has to cross a narrow bridge across a river, and when Team Rocket attacks, Hippopotas falls in the river! For a Ground-type like Hippopotas, that's bad news.

Hippopotas is rushed to the nearest Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy has it feeling fine in no time. The quest for the Hippopotas herd resumes, and the gang encounters a strangely familiar group of sand salesmen. They turn out to be Team Rocket, of course, but the thieving trio didn't count on Hippopotas and that Yawn attack, which puts Jessie to sleep. Meowth and James' Cacnea are no match for Pikachu and Ash's Turtwig, and once they're gone, our heroes keep searching until they find the Hippopotas herd. The lost Hippopotas is back where it belongs and Ash is headed back on the road to Hearthome City—after a Yawn-induced nap, that is!

==Plot==
After a lunch break, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} [[recall]] their Pokémon and prepare to hit the road once again. {{AP|Pikachu}} suddenly imitates {{AP|Turtwig}}, and Brock realizes that Turtwig went by itself into the woods. Following its trail, they find Turtwig, who points them to a cliff where a frightened {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}} is trapped. Deciding to help it, Ash climbs down the cliff, with the help of a rope onto the ledge where Hippopotas is. Ash tries to reassure Hippopotas, but he is too frightened and bites Ash’s hand. Ash calls Pikachu who slides down the rope, and comforts Hippopotas, with success. Ash promptly hoists Hippopotas into his arms and they are lifted to safety by Brock and Dawn. Brock hands Hippopotas some [[Pokémon food]], however it doesn’t like the taste. Instead, Hippopotas walks over to a nearby fruit tree, so Ash gets a fruit for him, which Hippopotas devours whole.

Ash and his friends prepare to leave, saying goodbye to Hippopotas, however the young Pokémon continues to follow them. Suddenly {{si|Rhonda}} and her staff from ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' show up for a scoop about a herd of Hippopotas. Rhonda instantly recognizes the group and informs them that a male Hippopotas got lost from his family. After hearing the story about his family, Ash’s group decides to help Hippopotas return to his family.

They set off in searching for the herd with Hippopotas and the TV crew following them, but they all fall into a pitfall trap set up by {{TRT}} who takes Hippopotas in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]]. Being scared, he responds with a {{m|Yawn}}, which hits {{MTR}}. Ash sends out his Turtwig which uses {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut Hippopotas from his restraints. He falls and is caught by Ash releasing another Yawn which hits Brock and {{si|Jack}}. [[Jessie]] is left feeling frustrated as Ash and the others flee with the Hippopotas while Meowth drifts off to sleep. [[James]] convinces Jessie that they should go after Hippopotas for the {{an|Giovanni|boss}}, even providing his own [[boss fantasy]].

Brock suddenly succumbs to the Yawn attack, collapsing on the ground. Ash and Dawn notice Team Rocket flying overhead and decide to hide behind a nearby bush. They quickly realize they forgot Brock, though {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} drags Brock behind the same bush. Meanwhile, Rhonda is annoyed as she is forced to hold the microphone boom while one of her staff carries the now sleeping Jack on his back. Later, Ash and his friends stop at a roadblock, where a bridge is under construction. While distracted, Team Rocket lures Hippopotas into their balloon with the help of a fishing rod and a bait. Hippopotas uses {{m|Sand Tomb}} to bring the balloon down to the ground. Ash sends out {{AP|Aipom}} who uses {{m|Focus Punch}} to send Team Rocket blasting off. Back on Ash's head, Hippopotas releases another Yawn, this time on Dawn, making her drowsy, and eventually fall asleep.

Next, they continue their trek with Dawn being carried on Brock's back. They come across another bridge, which they proceed to cross. Team Rocket shows up and uses a net to capture Hippopotas. Ash jumps on the net which breaks and they both fall into the river below. Brock sends out Croagunk which uses {{m|Poison Sting}} to send Team Rocket blasting off again. Dawn turns her attention to Ash and Hippopotas, and sends her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}} outs to rescue them. Once ashore, Dawn immediately dries Hippopotas because he is weak to water before taking him to the nearest [[Pokémon Center]] for treatment. After a check-up, [[Nurse Joy]] places Hippopotas in a box of sand to rest and dry himself. Ash and his friends retrieve some more desert sand which helps Hippopotas make a quick recovery and they set off in searching of the herd again.

On their way out, the group spot some roadside sand traders, none other than Team Rocket in [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]]. Not recognizing the trio, Hippopotas releases another Yawn on Jessie and Ash decides to let Hippopotas try the sand, before buying it. Team Rocket closes the bag, trapping Hippopotas inside, before revealing their true identity and rushing to the balloon. As they recite the {{motto}}, Jessie starts to fall asleep, and Hippopotas escapes from the bag. Ash and his friends are furious, and respond back with own rip-off of the Team Rocket motto to intimidate James. James calls {{TP|James|Cacnea}} out to battle and Ash sends out Turtwig. Cacnea unleashes a {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Turtwig dodges and uses {{m|Bite}} then Razor Leaf followed by a {{m|Tackle}} and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends Team Rocket blasting off again for good as Jessie wakes up.

The group heads off to a large desert, where they spot recent Hippopotas [[footprint]]s. Aside from the sand dunes, nothing is in sight. Hippopotas calls out to its friends, resulting in plenty of Hippopotas popping out of the sand. They leave Hippopotas there, but, before that, Ash tosses him a fruit, which he gobbles down in a single bite. Hippopotas replies by releasing another Yawn, which lulls Ash and Pikachu to sleep. Later, the group continue onwards to [[Hearthome City]] with a sleeping Ash being carried on Brock's back while Dawn holds Pikachu in her arms.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a roaming {{pkmn2|wild}} {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Hippopotas}} ({{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring|anime}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Jack}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Hippopotas}} ({{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring|anime}}; male; debut)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', as well as [[Because the Sky is There]], are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}} is seen riding atop {{Ash}}'s head (at Ash's insistence), despite weighing over one hundred pounds (almost 50 kilograms).
** He also doesn't weigh down {{TRT}}'s balloon until after he uses {{m|Sand Tomb}}. This is an example of [[animation physics]].
* [[Jessie]] frequently mispronounces {{p|Hippopotas}}'s name (in the dub, it is a different way each time).
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Mothim}}
** Pokémon senryū: ガーメイル　おてがみかいたよ　<big>e</big>メイル ''Gāmeiru, otegami kaita yo, imeiru.'' "{{tt|Gamale|Mothim}}, it wrote a letter, an email."
* {{Ash}} and [[J]] narrate the preview for [[DP045|the next episode]].
* The same Hippopotas from this episode reappears in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]''.
* When Jessie states that she wants a script change, {{MTR}} says "they'll call [[Cassidy]]". Coincidentally, in the next episode this same Hippopotas appears in, Cassidy is in it.
* Uniquely, the [[boss fantasy]] in this episode is imagined by [[James]] instead of Meowth, due to the latter being hit by Hippopotas's {{m|Yawn}} and falling asleep.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* This is one of the few episodes where Team Rocket blasts off three times.
** It is also one of the few episodes since ''[[EP146|Tricks Of The Trade]]'' to feature Team Rocket outside of [[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]] in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear.
* {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Dawn}} [[Team Rocket motto#Mass Hip-Po-Sis|mock]] a few lines of Team Rocket's {{motto}}.

===Errors===
* When Brock tries to feed Hippopotas with [[Pokémon food]], his hand is much lighter than it should be.
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} are digging, Ash overlaps Brock.
* In the scene where [[Ash's Turtwig]] uses {{m|Bite}} on [[James's Cacnea]], the green on the top of Cacnea's head is yellow. This also happens when Turtwig uses {{m|Tackle}}.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Brock orders {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} to use {{m|Poison Jab}} instead of {{m|Poison Sting}}.

<gallery>
DP044 error 2.png|Brock's skin tone
DP044 error 3.png|The overlap error
DP044 error.png|Cacnea coloring error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the Polish dub, as Team Rocket blasts off, Meowth doesn't mention [[Cassidy]] at all.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|幫助迷路的怪河馬！|Help the Lost Hippopotas!}}'''
|cs={{tt|Hromadná Hrošáda|Mass Capture}} {{tt|*|The word ''hrošáda'' is combination of Czech words ''hroch'' (hippo) and ''rošáda'' ({{wp|Castling}}), so Czech title can be translated as ''Mass Hippo-Castling''}}
|da=Hip-Hip Hippopotas!
|de={{tt|Mit Seifenblasen ins Traumland!|With Bubbles into the Dreamland!}}
|nl={{tt|Massa Hip-po-se!|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!}}
|fi={{tt|Massahippoosi|A mass hipposis}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Sieste obligatoire|A well-needed rest}}
|it={{tt|Un Hippopotas in pericolo|A Hippopotas in Peril}}
|ko={{tt|히포포타스! 엄마 찾아 삼만리|Hippopotas! 30,000 Leagues in Search of Mother!}}
|pl={{tt|Hippo-problem|Hippo-problem}}
|ru={{tt|Гиппопотас|Hippopotas}}
|pt_br={{tt|Hipótese Hipnótica!|Hipnotic Hypothesis!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Hipó-Teses em Grande!|High chan-ces!}} {{tt|*|The word ''hipó-teses'' may be a combination of the Portuguese words ''hipopótamo'', which, in English, means ''hippopotamus'', and ''hipóteses'', which, in English, means ''chances'' or ''possibilities''. Therefore, the Portuguese title may be translated as ''High Hippo-Chances!''}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hip-Po-Sis masiva!|Massive Hip-Po-Sis!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Hippopotas perdido!|The Lost Hippopotas!}}
|sv={{tt|Åh, gäsp!|Oh, yawn!}}
|th={{tt|มาช่วยฮิโปโปตัสหลงทางกันเถอะ|Save the Lost Hippopotas}}
}}

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title_ja=ムウマージ！悪夢からの脱出！！ |
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'''Malice In Wonderland!''' (Japanese: '''ムウマージ！悪夢からの脱出！！''' ''{{tt|Mumargi|Mismagius}}! Escape from a Nightmare!!'') is the 43rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 509th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 16, 2007, and in the United States on December 29, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

An old gate leads Ash and the gang to a Pokémon Center where all their dreams come true! Brock is surrounded by adoring Nurse Joys and Officer Jennys, Ash is invited to a tournament of the world's greatest Trainers, and Dawn is asked to compete in a Contest of the world's best Coordinators! Even Team Rocket, lost outside in the fog, manages to find a free all-you-can-eat restaurant! Everything's perfect until Croagunk uses Poison Jab on Brock, and Brock wakes up to discover it was all a dream.

It's no ordinary dream, either: everyone was hypnotized by Mismagius and fell asleep in a field. But before Brock can do anything, Mismagius appears and hypnotizes him once more. This time, he knows it's an illusion and reveals the truth to Ash and Dawn. Then Mismagius appears and blocks their way with a phantom Rayquaza to prevent them from escaping the dream!

Piplup, Croagunk, and Pikachu attempt to battle the Rayquaza. It's tough at first, but even Pokémon dreams can come true in this world, so our heroes' three Pokémon grow to giant size and defeat it. Ash and his friends explain to the puzzled Mismagius that they don't want its illusions, however pleasant those illusions may be. And once they pass through the old gate again, they're able to wake up back in reality. As for Team Rocket, still dreaming in the fields—well, they'll be sure to wake up by the next episode!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue to head to [[Hearthome City]]. As they walk through the night trying to find the [[Pokémon Center]], {{an|Brock}}'s map leads them to a [[gate]]. Suddenly, heavy rain begins to fall and the group runs under the gate. Ash wants to hold under the gate, but Brock points out that the Pokémon Center is behind the gate, where it is not raining at all. They cross through the high grass and fog sets in. Suddenly, Ash spots eyes in the distance as a flock of {{p|Crobat}} chases them. They feel like they are lost, but nearby rustling gets their attention as a bright purple aura flashes. The fog suddenly clears and {{an|Dawn}} spots the Pokémon Center.

Inside, Brock is attracted to [[Nurse Joy]] as usual. Shockingly, this Nurse Joy has wanted to meet him, revealing a mutual attraction, flattering Brock and completely shocking Ash, Dawn, and Pikachu. [[Officer Jenny]] is there as well attracted to Brock in the same magnitude. Brock does not believe it and asks {{AP|Pikachu}} to hit him with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu does and Brock knows it's real. {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Johanna]] show up and invite Ash and Dawn to compete in the world's greatest {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{pkmn|Coordinator}} playoffs, which both accept. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} wander through the fog brush and encounter the same purple flash. The fog clears and they find a restaurant, where they get free food.

The next morning, Ash and Dawn head to the great stadium where they will compete. Inside, they find a huge crowd watching a {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Groudon}} {{pkmn|battle}}. Rayquaza hits Groudon with {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{status|freeze}}s it, but it breaks free. Dawn points out Rayquaza's Trainer, {{an|Cynthia}}. Rayquaza uses {{m|Twister}}, but Groudon's {{m|Hyper Beam}} negates it. Rayquaza fires its own Hyper Beam and [[fainting|knocks out]] Groudon. Professor Oak points out that she will be Ash's opponent due to his past victories. Johanna tells Dawn that she will be competing in the final round, handing her a {{p|Piplup}} costume. Meanwhile, Team Rocket continue to eat at the restaurant. A TV producer from {{ci|Jubilife}} asks [[Jessie]] to star in his reality show, acknowledging her acting abilities, which she agrees. Meanwhile, [[James]] finds a very rare bottle cap. {{an|Giovanni}} shows up and tosses away his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}, wanting {{MTR}} on his lap. Meowth leaps into Giovanni's arms.

[[File:Johanna playoffs.png|thumb|left|x300px|[[Top Coordinator]] Johanna]]
[[File:Cynthia playoffs.png|thumb|x300px|{{pkmn|Champion}} Cynthia]]
The playoff matches commence, as Dawn is shocked at finding out that she will be dueling against her mother. Ash prepares to face off against Cynthia's Rayquaza with his Pikachu. The [[Contest Battle]] starts with Dawn's Piplup and Johanna's {{p|Feebas}}. Feebas suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Milotic}} and cuts Dawn's points in half. Meanwhile, many Nurse Joys and Officer Jennies swarm Brock. Suddenly, their faces turn into {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} as they attack him with multiple {{m|Poison Jab}}s.

Brock suddenly wakes up, noticing that he and his friends are in a field, Croagunk standing over him. He finds Ash and Dawn dreaming and notices a {{p|Mismagius}} nearby, realizing that the purple light must have been {{m|Hypnosis}}. Mismagius casts another Hypnosis on Brock and Croagunk, sending them back. Brock finds himself back in the illusion as a stampede of Joys and Jennies rush him. Brock knows that it is an illusion and recalls Croagunk before rushing into the stadium. Meanwhile, Jessie performs her part in the show; James finds a bunch of priceless bottle caps while Meowth gets comfortable on Giovanni's lap.

Back at the stadium, Dawn's Piplup fires {{m|Whirlpool}} at Milotic, knocking it out and giving Dawn the title of world's greatest Coordinator. Ash's Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to knock out Rayquaza and claim the world's greatest Trainer title. Ash and Dawn congratulate each other as Oak and Johanna present Ash and Dawn their prizes: a complete set of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s. Brock rushes in and breaks the news to Ash and Dawn that the world is an illusion. The announcer nearby turns into Mismagius as Dawn checks her [[Pokédex]]. Ash and his friends look around noticing that everyone has disappeared, the Badges and Ribbons rusting and disappearing into dust.

Mismagius laughs at the prank as Ash and his friends try to flee the stadium. The halls leading out of the stadium simply lead back into the stadium, preventing escape. Rayquaza comes out of the ground and Mismagius {{pkmn|fusion|merges}} with it. It fires {{m|Hyper Beam}} and chases the group. Meanwhile, Jessie's acting piece turns sour when {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} takes the gentleman's place; James's bottlecaps turn into milk tabs and Giovanni strangles Meowth, ordering it to evolve. Team Rocket reunites as Ash and his friends continue to run. Rayquaza's Hyper Beam sends Team Rocket blasting off, but they land in front of Groudon, firing a {{m|Solar Beam}} to send them off. They land in front of Milotic, using {{m|Hydro Pump}} to send them off, before landing in front of several Persian, using Hyper Beam. Team Rocket continues to blast off while Ash and his friends find the gate that they entered before.

Rayquaza blocks their path and they prepare the battle. Piplup and Croagunk team up with Pikachu, firing Thunderbolt, {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Poison Sting}}. The attacks hit but Rayquaza resists and fires Twister. The trio attacks again with {{m|Iron Tail}}, Whirlpool and {{m|Brick Break}}, but the attacks do nothing. Pikachu, Croagunk and Piplup suddenly become {{pkmn2|giant}}s, overpowering the Rayquaza with specialty {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Peck}} and Poison Jab attacks. Rayquaza fades away and leaves Mismagius knocked out. The Pokémon return to normal size as they prepare to go back to reality. Suddenly, Badges and Ribbons rain down, forming a huge pile as Ash and Dawn check them out. Brock also has a group of Joys and Jennies by him, as Mismagius wants them to have it. They pass it up, realizing that they need to make their goals become reality and wanting the thrill of adventure.

Ash and his friends run through the gate and wake up back in the real world, as sunrise occurs. They wind up in front of a Pokémon Center, a real Nurse Joy coming up to them. Joy points out that Mismagius lurk around and pull pranks on Trainers. Ash and Dawn look forward to their upcoming goals while Brock moves on Nurse Joy, with Croagunk stopping him as usual. Meanwhile, Team Rocket continues to suffer in the nightmare.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]] (illusion created by Mismagius)
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (illusion created by Mismagius)
* {{an|Giovanni}} (illusion created by Mismagius)
* {{an|Cynthia}} (illusion created by Mismagius)
* [[Johanna]] (illusion created by Mismagius)
* Waiter (James's holiday home butler)
* Announcer
* Producer
* Judge

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; temporarily [[Giant Pokémon|giant]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}}; temporarily [[Giant Pokémon|giant]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}}; temporarily [[Giant Pokémon|giant]])
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}}; illusion created by Mismagius)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{an|Cynthia}}'s; illusion created by Mismagius)
* {{p|Feebas}} ([[Johanna]]'s; illusion created by Mismagius; evolves)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Johanna]]'s; illusion created by Mismagius; newly evolved)
* {{p|Mismagius}} (debut)
* {{p|Groudon}} (illusion created by Mismagius)
* {{p|Crobat}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Kanto-Cola bottlecap.png|thumb|180px|The Kanto-Cola bottlecap]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Burmy}}
** Pokémon senryū: ミノムッチバトルのあとは　はやきがえ ''Minomutchi, batoru no ato wa, hayakigae.'' "Minomutchi quickly changes clothes after battle."
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', as well as [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]], are used as background music in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode holds the record for the most number of times Team Rocket has blasted off. It was shown eight times onscreen in quick succession, and they continued to blast off multiple times off-screen.
* The dub title is a pun of the title of the book ''{{wp|Alice in Wonderland}}''.
* [[James]] finds a cap of a "[[Kanto]]-Cola" bottle, a play on {{wp|Coca-Cola}}.
* This episode is the second and last one in which [[Craig Blair]] voices {{an|Giovanni}}. In his [[DP080|next appearance]], the [[Team Rocket]] leader is voiced by [[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]], who voiced him during the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub.
* The gate that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} temporarily take shelter under from the rain is based on the gate that the woodcutter and other witnesses of a crime take shelter under in ''{{wp|Rashomon}}''.
* As of this episode, all Hoenn [[Legendary Pokémon]] have been featured in the {{pkmn|animated series}} (though {{p|Rayquaza}}'s appearance was only an illusion).
* This episode is similar to ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', another episode where Ash and his friends are trapped in an illusion caused by a {{pkmn2|wild}} Mismagius.

===Errors===
[[File:DreamBadges.png|thumb|180px|{{Ash}}'s Badges in the dream]]
* After receiving the case of [[Badge]]s from {{an|Professor Oak}} in his fantasy, Ash says he has all of the Badges. However, all of the Badges that existed at the time of this episode are not all present in the case — the extra Badges seen in ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]'' are missing.
* The [[narrator]] says that "for our hungry heroes, it's lunch first". He should be saying "breakfast" instead because the day had just begun.
* In the Latin American dub, after {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}}, {{an|Dawn}} is wrongly named as {{an|May}}.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, during the {{pkmn|battle}} against {{p|Mismagius}}, {{an|Brock}} orders {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} to use {{m|Poison Jab}} instead of {{m|Poison Sting}}.

===Dub edits===
* In the original Japanese version, Ash asks what the light they saw was. Since Dawn's name in Japanese is "Hikari", which also means light, Dawn initially believes he was talking about her. In the English dub, Ash wonders what the light was, and Dawn and Brock just say that they have no idea.
* In the original Japanese version, after being told he will be battling {{an|Cynthia}}, Ash tells {{an|Professor Oak}} that he has never battled her before. In the English dub, Ash says that he has just gotten started on his [[Sinnoh]] journey.
* In the original Japanese version, [[Johanna]] tells Dawn that the {{p|Piplup}} dress is custom-made. In the English dub, she tells Dawn that she bought it in a store.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|夢妖魔！從惡夢中逃脫！！|Mismagius! Escape from the Nightmare!!}}
|cs={{tt|Hrdinové v říši divů|Heroes in Wonderland!}}
|da={{tt|Mareridt I Eventyrland!|Nightmare In Wonderland!}}
|de={{tt|Wunderland, leb wohl!|Wonderland, farewell!}}
|nl={{tt|Alice in nachtmerrieland!|Alice in nightmare land!}}
|fi={{tt|Silmänlumetta|Illusion}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Du rêve au cauchemar|From dream to nightmare}}
|it={{tt|Ash nel Paese delle Meraviglie|Ash in Wonderland}} & {{tt|La realtà è meglio del sogno|Reality is better than dream}}
|ko={{tt|무우마직, 환상은 이제 그만!|Mismagius, Stop the Illusions Now!}}
|pl={{tt|W krainie czarów|In wonderland}}
|ru={{tt|Злоба в стране чудес|Malice in Wonderland}}
|pt_br={{tt|Mismagius no País das Maravilhas!|Mismagius in Wonderland!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Malícia no País das Maravilhas!|Malice in Wonderland!}}
|es_la={{tt|Malicia en el País de las Maravillas|Malice in Wonderland}}
|es_eu={{tt|Malicia en el País de las Maravillas|Malice in Wonderland}}
|sv=Illusion
|th={{tt|มุมะจิ! หลบหนีจากฝันร้าย!|Mumargi! Escape from a Nightmare!}}
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epcode=DP042 |
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title_en=The Electrike Company! |
title_ja=ラクライ訓練センター！|
title_ja_trans={{tt|Rakurai|Electrike}} Practice Center! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=August 9, 2007 |
broadcast_us=December 22, 2007 |
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en_op={{so|Diamond and Pearl}} |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]](PopUp.Version) |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=十川誠志 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=日高政光 |
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director=浅田裕二 |
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art=岩根雅明 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|042}}
* The above credits are from the Japanese anime magazine, {{wp|Newtype (magazine)|Newtype}}. Another magazine, {{wp|Animage}}, has different credits for this episode:
** Storyboard: 大庭秀昭 ''Hideaki Ōba''
** Assistant director: 牧野行洋 ''Yukihiro Makino''
** Animation director: 木下和栄 ''Kazue Kinoshita''
}}
'''The Electrike Company!''' (Japanese: '''ラクライ訓練センター！''' ''{{tt|Rakurai|Electrike}} Practice Center!'') is the 42nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 508th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 9, 2007, and in the United States on December 22, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On a sunny day in Sinnoh, Ash is literally hit by a bolt out of the blue—an Electrike is practicing its Electric-type moves nearby, but it accidentally zapped Ash instead of its target! Jaco, the Electrike's Trainer, is a Pokémon breeder who's raising Electrike at the Pokémon Training Center. He doesn't think Electrike will ever be able to control its moves, but Brock knows better and offers to help both of them train. It's all about developing trust between Trainer and Pokémon so they can work together as a team. From daily care and feeding to learning Electrike's individual rhythm, Brock knows just how it's done!

Even Team Rocket feels a little touched by the developing bond between Jaco and Electrike. At least, James and Meowth are touched; Jessie is just touchy. She wants to steal Electrike now, but not only do James and Meowth try to stop her, they also volunteer to help Electrike and Jaco train! They have plenty of experience at being zapped by Pikachu, so they're happy to run around in insulated jackets so Electrike can practice hitting moving targets.

Jessie is still determined to steal Electrike, and she uses her own one-woman robot to grab it. But when Electrike evolves into Manectric, Jessie steals an easier prize instead: Pikachu! To stop her getaway, Manectric needs to hit the one exposed spot on her rampaging robot. Will Jaco and Manectric's hard work finally pay off? Of course! Manectric hits its target and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Now that it's finally learned to control its attacks, Manectric is ready to graduate from the Pokémon Training Center, and our heroes can say goodbye knowing that both Jaco and Manectric have grown from the experience.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are sitting next to a pond, watching their Pokémon play in it, when they see an {{t|Electric}} [[move]] coming down on them from the sky. They evade it at the last second, though the attack obliterates the ground. Suddenly as {{p|Electrike}} bolts towards them, which {{an|Dawn}} scans on her [[Pokédex]]. The Electrike accidentally zaps Ash. A man soon follows and apologizes, before introducing himself as [[Jaco]], a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} who is currently training the Electrike. He bends down to examine {{AP|Staravia}} closer, and he complimenting it while he reveals his passion for {{type|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. {{OBP|Cal|DP042}} is close behind, and reveals that he runs the nearby Pokémon Training Center for Electric types and then offers the group a tour of the school.

The group go down to the school only to find it mostly abandoned, though Cal admits that Jaco and Electrike are the last remaining students as everyone else already graduated. Cal explains that the Training Center is deisgned to train Electrike Pokémon like Electrike to work in the power generation industry. He provides a demonstration of another Electrike's training. He orders the Pokémon to use {{m|Charge}} followed by {{m|Thunder}}. The Electrike proves its ability to manipulate electricity by changing its direction to the left, upward and then on a quick descent before hitting the target while Jaco's Electrike watches closely from the sidelines.

After Cal leaves, Jaco expresses his disappointment with his Electrike, being more used to working with Flying types than Electric types. {{an|Brock}} volunteers to help coach Jaco in training Electrike, and the budding Breeder accepts the offer. Meanwhile, from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]], {{TRT}} spies on the scene and figures Electrike is a good candidate to kidnap. [[James]] and {{MTR}} point out that this Electrike is unstable, and has not matured yet. [[Jessie]] suggests that they wait for the [[twerp]]s to do the work for them, then swoop in and steal it.

Later, Brock explains the importance of brushing a Pokémon. Jaco starts by brushing Electrike, but gets zapped by it to which Brock explains not to use a metal brush. Next, the scene turns to Electrike's training. It starts with Charge followed by {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but it loses control over the attack and accidentally hits Ash again. Upon seeing this, Brock suggests Ash and Dawn call out their Electric Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} respectively, for a demonstration. Pikachu hits the target with no problem, but Pachirisu overcharges and blasts Ash. Dawn gives Pachirisu a [[Poffin]], and it succeeds the second time. Brock tells Jaco that Electrike is more powerful than other Electric-type Pokémon. Later, Jaco walks in on Brock as he prepares {{pkmn|food}} for the Pokémon. Brock gives him some advice on {{pkmn|breeding}} not only Electric types, but how all different [[type]]s need different treatments.

That evening, Pikachu is training with Electrike while being remotely watched by James and Meowth who start to feel the bond of partnership the two have and are inspired for them to see it through. Ironically, Jessie has gotten tired of waiting despite her earlier advice and has them rush in. They resort to their {{motto}}, but James and Meowth are not impressed with Jessie's plan to steal Electrike, and they attempt to hold her back, saying they should not stop Jaco and Electrike's training and that if they wanted to steal the Pokémon, she should do so herself - ending up with Jessie running away crying. James and Meowth offer to keep helping Electrike, stunning Ash and his friends.

The following morning, after a meal courtesy of Jaco, Pikachu and Electrike resume their training. Jaco orders Electrike to Charge again and hit the target with a Thunderbolt, this time succeeding. Then Ash, Meowth, and James dress in electric-insulating jackets in order to help Electrike learn to control its electricity. Cal shows up in his car and is visibly impressed by the progress.

Jessie returns later, in her [[Team Rocket's mechas|own pink mecha]] to steal Electrike. Pikachu attacks, but her machine is insulated. While held captive in the mecha's hand, Electrike [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Manectric}}, shattering the restraint. With Manectric too big for Jessie's hands now, she steals Pikachu instead. James and Meowth hop onto the back and hack a hole for Manectric to hit. Jessie resorts to another plan and sends her machine up in the air. Manectric has gained a lot of power, improved aim and electricity control, manages to raise a Thunder attack to destroy the mecha and send Team Rocket [[blasting off]], but James and Meowth don't mind - they are happy for Electrike succeeding and evolving.

Afterward, Cal shows up and congratulates Jaco and the group on their good work. He declares that Manectric has officially graduated and soon leaves to drop it off to work at a power generator. Jaco bids his farewell to Manectric as he leaves with Cal, while the group heads off to [[Hearthome City]].

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Jaco]]
* {{OBP|Cal|DP042}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Electrike}} ([[Jaco]]'s; evolves)
* {{p|Manectric}} ([[Jaco]]'s; newly evolved)
* {{p|Electrike}} ({{OBP|Cal|DP042}}'s)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and an alternate cut of [[Together]] are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', during {{p|Electrike}}'s [[Evolution]]. However, the background music is replaced in the dub.
* {{Ash}} narrates the preview for [[DP043|the next episode]].
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TRT}} actually wants to be [[Blasting off|blasted off]]. [[James]] and {{MTR}} requested for Ash to blast them off while trying to hold back [[Jessie]].
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#The Electrike Company|variation]] of their {{motto}}.
** During the motto, the music was cut out during James and Meowth's lines to portray their sadness.
* The dub title is a pun on the 1971 program ''{{wp|The Electric Company}}''.
* The [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] following this episode marks, to date, the only animated appearances of {{form|Burmy and Wormadam|Sandy and Trash Cloak}} {{p|Burmy}}

===Errors===
* When Ash, James, and Meowth are running from Electrike, Ash doesn't have his gloves on. However, when he tells {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Jessie's machine, the gloves are back on. After Electrike evolves, Ash's gloves are gone again.
* {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and Pikachu zap the two outer targets, but when the camera pans out, it shows the target on the right undamaged and the left and center targets broken.
** Similarly, {{OBP|Cal|DP042}}'s Electrike zaps the center target, but when the camera zooms out, the left one is destroyed, while the center one is unscathed.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Cal's Electrike's {{m|Thunder}} is called {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

<gallery>
DP042 error.png|Ash without his gloves
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|落雷獸訓練中心！|Electrike Training Center!}}
|cs={{tt|Ve společnosti Electrika|In the Company of Electrike}}
|da={{tt|En Elektrificerende Electrike!|An Electrifying Electrike!}}
|de={{tt|Eine "blitzende" Herausforderung!|A sparkling challenge!}}
|fi={{tt|Sähköinen sähäkkyys|Electric flashyness}}
|nl={{tt|Een Electrike onder hoogspanning|An Electrike under high voltage!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Il y a de l'électricité dans l'air|There is electricity in the air}}
|it={{tt|La fabbrica di energia|Energy factory}}
|ko={{tt|썬더라이! 포켓몬 훈련소를 졸업하라!|Electrike! Graduate from the Pokémon Training School}}
|pl={{tt|Zespół Electrike'a|Electrike's team}}
|ru={{tt|В компании Электрайка|Electrike's Company}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Companhia Electrike!|The Electrike Company!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡En compañía de Electrike!|Accompanied by Electrike}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La compañía Electrike! |The Electrike Company!}}
|sv={{tt|Elproblem|Electrical problems}}
|th={{tt|ศูนย์ฝึกฝนราคุไร!|Rakurai Practice Center!}}
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|altepcode=EP507
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|title_ja=ヒカリとノゾミとダブルパフォーマンス！！
|title_ja_trans={{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}, {{tt|Nozomi|Zoey}}, and the Double Performance!!
|screen=yes
|broadcast_jp=July 26, 2007
|broadcast_us=December 15, 2007
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|en_op={{so|Diamond and Pearl}}
|ja_op=[[Together]]
|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]](PopUp.Version)
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|art=志村泉
|morecredits=yes
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|footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|041}}
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'''A Stand-Up Sit-Down!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリとノゾミとダブルパフォーマンス！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}, {{tt|Nozomi|Zoey}} and the Double Performance!!'') is the 41st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 507th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 26, 2007, and in the United States on December 15, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn's latest training session is interrupted by a Glameow and Misdreavus that seem to be asking for help, and it's a safe bet that those Pokémon must belong to Zoey! Sure enough, the two Pokémon lead Dawn and her friends to Zoey, who's fallen and sprained her foot. Our heroes treat the sprain the best they can and help Zoey back to her campsite, where everyone is introduced to Zoey's new Shellos. That's when Zoey tells Dawn that the upcoming Hearthome Contest has a double performance format, which means Dawn has to show off two Pokémon at once!

Fortunately, Zoey offers to help Dawn train. First, she shows Dawn some of the combinations she has planned for Glameow and Shellos. Then Dawn tries to develop some combinations of her own with Pachirisu and Piplup, but it's even harder than she imagined. Things aren't any smoother when she tries a double battle with Buizel and Buneary against Pikachu and Aipom, but all Dawn can do is practice until her team gets it right.

Jessie, now disguised as Jessilina the Coordinator, drops in for a surprise visit and challenges Dawn to a double battle. Zoey's not about to let Jessilina pick on a double battle novice, so she accepts the challenge instead! Injured or not, Zoey still has all her skills intact—her Glameow and Shellos overcome Jessie's Dustox and Seviper with power and style. Zoey's example encourages Dawn to keep on trying, and the two Coordinators look forward to their next meeting at the Hearthome Contest!

==Plot==
{{an|Dawn}} is {{pkmn|training}} in the woods with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, when [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Misdreavus}} find them while searching for help for their {{pkmn|Trainer}}. [[Zoey]] sprained her ankle while training, and is forced off her feet while she recovers. {{an|Brock}} gives her some first aid, but she needs to get to a [[Pokémon Center]] for full healing. They head to her camp and Zoey shows off her new {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}, {{pkmn2|caught}} exactly where Dawn caught her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. When {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} try to introduce themselves to Shellos, it gets very scared. Dawn lets her Buizel out, and it starts to stare at Shellos, making it even more frightened. Piplup starts arguing with Buizel until Dawn breaks them apart.

Seeing how poorly Buizel and Piplup are getting along, Zoey decides to demonstrate to Dawn the theme of the upcoming {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, [[Double Performance|appeals involving two of the Coordinator's Pokémon instead of one]]. Zoey gets her [[PC|laptop]] and shows Dawn and her friends a video of [[Top Coordinator]] {{jo|Marina}} delivering a Double Performance using her [[Wani-Wani]] and {{DL|Marina (Johto)|Pink}}. Zoey tries to help Dawn by showing her a [[Contest combination|combination]] with her Glameow and her Shellos. First Zoey has Shellos firing a {{m|Mud Bomb}} into the air, which Glameow used {{m|Shock Wave}} on, dotting up Shellos's attack. Shellos uses {{m|Hidden Power}} to destroy the Mud Bombs, which results in a beautiful and flashy fireworks display. Zoey informs Dawn that there are many factors that create a great performance including the type of [[Seal]]s used and finishing poses.

Dawn decides to practice a bit for the Double Performance, pairing Piplup with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and Buizel with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}. She tries Pachirisu’s {{m|Sweet Kiss}} followed by Piplup using {{m|Whirlpool}}. Unfortunately the Whirlpool covers up the hearts from the Sweet Kiss. She tells Pachirisu to use {{m|Discharge}} on the Whirlpool, but this combination fails too and it ends up zapping both Dawn and her Piplup. Dawn tries the combination for a second time, but it fails again as Pachirisu's Discharge was too powerful.

Dawn is feeling really bad, so Ash challenges her to a practice [[Contest Battle]] while she comes up with some new combinations. Ash decides to go with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Aipom}}, while Dawn chooses her Buneary and Buizel. Ash starts off first by telling Aipom to use {{m|Swift}} before having Pikachu jump into the attack with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Dawn notices that Aipom is left wide open, and she tells her Pokémon to dodge Pikachu's attack. She has Buizel use {{m|Aqua Jet}} while Buneary encases him in an {{m|Ice Beam}}, creating an Ice Aqua Jet. However, Buizel is frozen solid and hits the ground hard before falling into the nearby river along with Aipom. Dawn is momentarily distracted by the accident, but Zoey reminds her that she is still in a match. Dawn complies, having Buizel use {{m|SonicBoom}}, striking Aipom out of the water. Aipom builds up its {{m|Focus Punch}}. Meanwhile, Pikachu aims a {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the ground, sending debris at Buizel and Buneary. Dawn tries to tell Buneary to intercept Aipom's Focus Punch with Ice Beam, but Aipom is protected by the rocks and lands a direct hit on Buneary, knocking her down. Pikachu uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, overpowering Buizel and its counter Aqua Jet, to win the match for Ash.

Dawn feels bad because her Ice Aqua Jet combination didn't work very well. After some encouragement from her Pokémon she tries the combination once again, but it fails once more. [[Jessie|Jessilina]] comes along, hoping to challenge Dawn while she's still faltering. However, Zoey decides to accept instead, despite her foot not fully healed. Jessie selects her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} for the match. First, Dustox aims a {{m|Poison Sting}} towards the sky, before Seviper hits the projectiles with {{m|Poison Tail}} making them spin, adding lots more speed and power to them. But Zoey turns her opponent’s combination into her own advantage, having Glameow use {{m|Iron Tail}} and Shellos uses {{m|Mud Bomb}} to destroy the stings and leave a beautiful purple sparkle behind. Dustox uses {{m|Psybeam}}, but Zoey's Pokémon dodge the attack. Glameow fires back with {{m|Shadow Claw}} and Shellos uses {{m|Blizzard}} on the Shadow Claw for a combination attack which manages to knock both Jessie and her Pokémon back. {{TRT}} decides to retreat after that.

Later, the group takes Zoey to the nearest Pokémon Center, and they all agree to meet up at the Hearthome Contest. Zoey wishes Dawn all the best with her Ice Aqua Jet combo, which gives Dawn a rise in confidence for the next rival clash.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Zoey]] again.
* Zoey is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}} {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}} in {{rt|205|Sinnoh|the same lake}} where {{an|Dawn}} caught her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}.
* Dawn learns that the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] will follow the [[Double Performance]] format.
* {{jo|Marina}} is revealed to have become a [[Top Coordinator]].
* Marina's [[Wani-Wani]] is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}.
* Dawn attempts the Ice Aqua Jet [[Contest combination|combination]] for the first time and fails.
* [[Jessie|Jessilina]] has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Zoey and loses.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{jo|Marina}} (on video)

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}; {{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}})

=====Main series debuts=====
* [[Wani-Wani]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{jo|Marina}} (on video)
* [[Marian]] (on video)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}; debut)
* {{p|Feraligatr}} ({{jo|Marina}}'s; [[Wani-Wani]]; on video)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{jo|Marina}}'s; Pink; on video)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] was not aired. Instead of the lecture, information on ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' was featured.
* Music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' is used as background music. In the dub, music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is used.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Marian says Marina is the top Coordinator in the world. In the Japanese version, she just says that she is a Top Coordinator.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|小光與小望與雙人演出！|Dawn, Zoey, and the Double Performance!}}
|cs={{tt|Bolavé setkání|Sore Meeting}}
|da={{tt|Rejs Jer Op Og Sid Ned!|Get up and sit down!}}
|de={{tt|Üben! Üben! Üben!|Practice! Practice! Practice!}}
|nl={{tt|Met één been op de grond|With one leg on the floor}}
|fi={{tt|Tuplatiimi tyylillä!|A double team with style!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un Repos Forcé|A forced rest}}
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|ko={{tt|빛나와 소망! 이중 퍼포먼스!|Dawn and Zoey! Double Performance!}}
|pl={{tt|Porażki i zwycięstwa|Defeats and victories}}
|ru={{tt|Сесть встать|To sit and to stand up}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Melhor Treinamento de Duplas!|The Best Double Training!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Chamada de Atenção!|A Reminder!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Entrenando con Jesselina!|Training with Jesselina!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El entrenamiento especial de Maya!|Dawn's Special Training!}}
|sv={{tt|Dubbel-trubbel!|Double-trouble!}}
|th={{tt|ฮิคาริกับโนโซมิ! ดับเบิลเพอร์ฟอร์มานซ์!|Hikari and Nozomi! Double Performance!}}
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title_en=Top-Down Training! |
title_ja=チャンピオン・シロナ登場！|
title_ja_trans=Enter Champion Shirona! |
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broadcast_jp=July 19, 2007 |
broadcast_us=December 8, 2007 |
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ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]](PopUp.Version) |
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director=宮原秀二 |
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'''Top-Down Training!''' (Japanese: '''チャンピオン・シロナ登場！''' ''Enter Champion {{tt|Shirona|Cynthia}}!'') is the 40th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 506th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 19, 2007, and in the United States on December 8, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When word gets out that Champion League Master Cynthia is in town, our heroes can't resist a chance to meet her in person. But Paul is also in town, and he can't resist challenging Cynthia to a battle! The local Trainers are shocked that he has the nerve to challenge the Champion, and they're even more shocked when Cynthia agrees to a 6-on-6 battle. Against her mighty Garchomp, Paul's Pokémon don't stand a chance: Garchomp knocks out his Chimchar, Weavile, Murkrow, and even his Torterra!

The battle ends there, and Cynthia has to remind Paul to take his Pokémon to the Pokémon Center right away. She even helps care for his Pokémon when Nurse Joy is called away to another urgent case. Ash tries to convince Paul that his training methods are too harsh, but Paul doesn't care and Ash starts to lose his temper. Ever the diplomatic one, Cynthia steps in to gently remind Paul that there's more to traveling with Pokémon than simply trying to be strong.

While Cynthia gives our heroes a history lesson, Team Rocket sneaks into the Pokémon Center and steals Paul's Chimchar as it's sleeping. Paul and our heroes discover the kidnapping and Paul sends out yet another of his Pokémon—an Ursaring! Ursaring hits Team Rocket with a Hyper Beam and Chimchar escapes, but Paul is annoyed that it let itself be captured in the first place. Before she leaves for Celestic Town, Cynthia politely suggests that Paul take time to bond with his Pokémon. As for our heroes, she's given them something to think about... but it remains to be seen if her words managed to touch Paul!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} watch the televised {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Lucian]] versus {{pkmn|Champion}} {{an|Cynthia}} from the comforts of a [[Pokémon Center]]. Lucian's {{p|Bronzong}} uses its {{m|Flash Cannon}} on {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. Garchomp comes out unscathed by blocking the attack with her fin. Garchomp follows up with {{m|Giga Impact}}, knocking out Lucian's Bronzong and defending Cynthia’s Champion title. A young {{pkmn|Trainer}} informs his friends that Cynthia is over in [[Amity Square]], so Ash and the others decide to check it out as well.

Meanwhile, Cynthia seems indecisive about what kind of ice cream she wants before settling on a triple cone from {{TRT}}'s van. She makes her way over to some nearby ruins featuring images of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}. This is when Ash and friends show up, adding to the crowd surrounding Cynthia. All of a sudden, [[Paul]] shows up. Ash becomes excited upon seeing Paul and tells him that he's finally got two [[Badge]]s. After asking how many Paul has received, Paul brushes it off. He challenges Cynthia to a battle. Many people in the crowd are shocked at this action, and even more so when Cynthia agrees. Paul requests a [[Full Battle|six-on-six match]], which Cynthia agrees to. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is watching the battle.

Cynthia calls out her Garchomp, while Paul chooses {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}; a choice that surprises Cynthia, as well as the crowd, due to his disadvantage as a {{t|Fire}} [[type]]. Paul commands Chimchar to use {{m|Fire Spin}} and then {{m|Dig}}. Once hit with Fire Spin, Garchomp also uses Dig under Cynthia's command. Garchomp strikes her opponent underground, [[Fainting|knocking Chimchar out]]. As Paul [[recall]]s the {{pkmn|category|Chimp Pokémon}}, he scolds him for his loss, which doesn't sit too well with either Cynthia or Ash.

Paul uses {{p|Weavile}}, a much better type matchup. He orders a {{m|Blizzard}} attack, and despite being a [[Type#Type effectiveness|doubly supereffective]] hit, it does not faze Garchomp at all. Garchomp uses {{m|Dragon Rush}}, which causes Weavile to [[Flinch|freeze in fear]] instead of trying to dodge. Paul tries to work around this by having Weavile fire {{m|Ice Beam}}s, but Garchomp dodges her opponent's icy-cold beams of energy and slams right into Weavile, knocking it out cold. Paul sends out {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} and he immediately tells Murkrow to use {{m|Haze}}, which Garchomp dodges. Murkrow flies behind Garchomp and Paul tells it to use {{m|Sky Attack}}. Cynthia has Garchomp counter with Giga Impact, once again knocking Paul's Pokémon out with just one hit. After returning his fallen Murkrow, Paul smirks to himself, leaving everyone confused as he has lost half of his team in short order without as much as leaving a scratch on Garchomp.

Paul calls out his {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} and starts things off with a {{m|Giga Drain}}. Since Giga Impact left Garchomp [[Recharge|unable to move for a while]], Giga Drain hits its mark and manages to weaken Garchomp enough to make her fall on her knee, resulting in surprised gasps from the onlookers. Torterra follows up with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, though Garchomp blocks the attack with her fins, much to Paul's astonishment. Cynthia smiles and tells Garchomp to use {{m|Brick Break}}. Garchomp pushes the Frenzy Plant-summoned tree roots away and jumps into the air, hitting Torterra with Brick Break on its head, taking it down and out. Paul gives up the battle, to which the crowd responds by poking fun at him. Ash, with newfound respect, rebukes the crowd and compliments Paul on a great battle. Paul says goodbye to Cynthia and walks away. Ash realizes that isn't where the Pokémon Center is, and Cynthia demands that Paul go to the Pokémon Center to heal his Pokémon.

Unfortunately, when they get there, [[Nurse Joy]] claims that she needs to perform surgery on an injured Pokémon. Cynthia decides to heal {{cat|Paul's Pokémon}} by herself, to which {{an|Brock}} says that he'd love to help out. {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} comes out of his {{i|Poké Ball}} to use {{m|Poison Jab}}, but stops once he sees Cynthia smiling at him, and becomes sheepish. Cynthia treats Paul's Torterra with a [[Super Potion]]. She moves on to Chimchar, giving him a pill and encouraging him to rest up. Cynthia tells Paul that his Pokémon are all healed and well trained, especially his Torterra. Paul reveals that Torterra was his [[first partner Pokémon]]. He also says that he traveled around [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]], and [[Kanto]], where he caught his Murkrow and Weavile, failing to win any of their [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, before coming back to [[Sinnoh]], where he caught his Chimchar. When Cynthia compliments Chimchar, Paul complains that Chimchar didn't do well against Garchomp. Ash argues that he didn't care how many Pokémon got hurt, though Paul defends his training methods. Ash becomes angrier, saying that he has to support his Pokémon. Upon Paul saying that he wants to become stronger, Cynthia takes everyone back to the stone tablet in Amity Square and reads it to them. She claims that before reading this tablet, she used to train endlessly. Then she discovered that all Pokémon have different [[Nature|personalities]] and she wanted to get to know all of them.

Meanwhile, back at the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket hovers over the still sleeping Chimchar. Before trying to steal all of Paul's Pokémon, Nurse Joy catches them. Team Rocket makes a run for it, just grabbing Chimchar. Cynthia and others notice the trio on their return from the ruins and give chase. Team Rocket reaches their balloon and begins their ascent. Chimchar wakes up, using {{m|Ember}} on Team Rocket. Before Ash can react and call out {{AP|Staravia}}, Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and tells it to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Chimchar jumps away from Team Rocket right before the attack collides, sending them blasting off.

Chimchar falls to the ground, getting injured once more. However, Paul doesn't care, calling Chimchar useless for being captured by Team Rocket. {{an|Dawn}} calls Paul out, though Cynthia is able to stop the yelling, mentioning that what matters now is that Chimchar is okay. She advises Paul to stay the night at the Center, and he accepts her recommendation.

Later, Cynthia and Ash's group watch as ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' reports that the [[Lustrous Orb]], an item related to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Palkia}}, has just been uncovered by archaeologists at the [[Celestic Town]] ruins. The Lustrous Orb is related to the [[Adamant Orb]], on display in the [[Eterna Historical Museum]]. Cynthia decides it is time to head to Celestic Town, saying goodbye to Ash and his friends.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter [[Paul]] again.
* Ash, his friends, and Paul meet {{an|Cynthia}}, the [[Sinnoh League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* [[Paul's Chimchar]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Fire Spin}}.
* Paul is revealed to own a {{p|Weavile}} and a {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}}.
* Paul's [[first partner Pokémon]] is revealed to have been a {{p|Turtwig}}, which has already [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
* Paul has a [[Full Battle]] against Cynthia and loses by forfeit.
* Paul is revealed to have traveled through [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]], and [[Kanto]] and participated in their respective {{pkmn|League Conference}}s.
* The [[Lustrous Orb]] is discovered near [[Celestic Town]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Cynthia}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}})
* [[Paul's Murkrow]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Paul]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Lucian]] (on [[Television|TV]])
* Announcer
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
* Boys
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Bronzong}} ([[Lucian]]'s; on TV)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; debut)
* {{P|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Murkrow}})
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Unown}} (inscription)
* {{p|Dialga}} (tablet)
* {{p|Palkia}} (tablet)

==Trivia==
[[File:Unown DP040.png|thumb|250px|The tablet with {{p|Unown}} on it]]
* No [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] was aired; instead, a promotion for ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' aired.
* The tablet that {{an|Cynthia}} was reading before battling [[Paul]] had {{p|Unown}} [[Unown symbols|symbols]] engraved on it. The inscription is the Japanese version of the inscription in [[Solaceon Ruins]]. The inscription is in {{wp|Rōmaji}}, and is as follows (note that some parts of the inscription do not match the standard {{wp|Hepburn romanization}} system):
<blockquote>FRIEND SUBETE NO INOCHI HA BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI NANIKA WO UMIDASU</blockquote>
:The translation which is recited by {{an|Cynthia}} in the dub is ''When every life meets another life, something will be born''; this is correct, although she omits the ''"Friend"'' at the beginning of the inscription. It is also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmBtNICl5FI&t=2m26s officially subtitled] in English from Japanese as ''All life encounters other life and creates something new.'' The same Unown writing would later appear in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''.
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of [[M10]].
* This is the first episode to feature a [[Champion]] other than {{an|Lance}}.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' was used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is played in the dub when [[Brock's Croagunk]] shows affection for Cynthia.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the preview for [[DP041|the next episode]].
* This episode marks the only time a character has lost a [[Full Battle]] by forfeiting.
* This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
* Despite {{m|Giga Drain}} having been introduced in [[Generation II]], this episode marks the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] it is used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Errors===
* Right before {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} is hit by {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}'s {{m|Brick Break}} and by the end of the episode, the top half of Torterra's face is brown, instead of the normal green.

<gallery>
DP040 Color Error.png|Torterra coloring error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The dub places the setting of the episode as [[Amity Square]], while the Japanese version just places it in a nature park that is unique to the animated series.
* In the dub, Brock says in one scene, "It would be amazing to meet Dialga and Palkia!" The Japanese version of this episode was the first one to be aired after ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while the English version of the movie did not premiere until after the entire [[S10|tenth season]] was aired.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|冠軍‧竹蘭登場！|Enter Champion Cynthia!}}
|cs={{tt|Vrcholový trénink|First-rate Training}}
|da={{tt|Topstyret træning!|Training run from the top!}}
|de={{tt|Der große Traum der Meisterin!|The big dream of the master!}}
|nl={{tt|Supertraining!|Super Training!}}
|fi={{tt|Unohtumaton opetus|The unforgottable lesson}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une belle leçon de dressage|A good lesson of training}}
|it={{tt|Il coraggio di Paul|Paul's courage}}
|ko={{tt|진철, 챔피언 난천에게 도전하다|Paul, Challenges Champion Cynthia!}}
|pl={{tt|Tajniki treningu|Training secrets}}
|ru={{tt|Вот так тренировка|What a training}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um Desafio de Elite!|An Elite Challenge!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Treino de Topo!|Top Training!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Entrenamiento especial!|Special training!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Una entrenadora de primera!|A top trainer!}}
|sv={{tt|Paul och Cynthia!|Paul and Cynthia!}}
|ro={{tt|Antrenament de Elită|An Elite Training}}
|th={{tt|แชมเปี้ยนชิโรนะมาแล้ว!|Enter Champion Shirona!}}
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