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Team Rocket motto

2009-01-27T00:38:44Z

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The '''Team Rocket motto''' is a motto that [[Team Rocket]] members often recite and/or live by.

==In the anime==
[[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} have several mottos, saying one of them in nearly every episode when they reveal themselves to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}. Early on, they had an irresistible urge to say it whenever hearing the word "trouble", but this seemingly has been left to the past.

===Original motto===
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| '''ムサシ:''' なんだかんだと聞かれたら || '''''Musashi:''' If you ask us something or other...'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble...
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 答えてあげるのが世の情け || '''''Kojirō:''' The answer we give will be the compassion of the world!'' || '''James:''' ...and make it double!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 世界の破壊を防ぐため || '''''Musashi:''' To prevent the destruction of the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 世界の平和を守るため || '''''Kojirō:''' To protect the peace of the world!'' || '''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 愛と真実の悪をつらぬく || '''''Musashi:''' To carry out the evils of truth and love!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役 || '''''Kojirō:''' The lovely, charming villains!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' ムサシ || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' コジロウ || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' James!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には…… || '''''Musashi:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy!'' || '''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ || '''''Kojirō:''' A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight!
|-
| '''ニャース:''' にゃんでにゃ || '''''Nyarth:''' Something like that!'' || '''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
|}

Since [[EP002|the episode Team Rocket was introduced in]], the duo has used rhyming "prepare for trouble" and "make it double" phrases. An example from ''[[AG048|Zig Zag Zangoose!]]'', where Jessie was training {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and Meowth filled in for her, is:
:'''Meowth:''' Prepare for trouble, here in the wood...
:'''James:''' ... and make it double, like you know that you should!

Also, the lines "To denounce the evils of truth and love!" and "To extend our reach to the stars above!" were often said by both [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in the [[Pokémon: Indigo League|first season]].

There were many occasions in which they would use a radio or something else to play the background music. Also, in many later episodes, James said "fight, fight, fight" at the end of his last line. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} also began saying its name at the end of the motto in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', and has done so in most episodes since.

It should also be noted that this version of the motto was used in commercials for {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} with each line being said by different children, omitting the parts where Jessie, James and Meowth say their own names and the line "Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light."

Team Rocket returned to this motto in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]'', as a return to their "hip and cool" ways, done by only Jessie, James, and Meowth, without the usual ending additions of Wobbuffet and Mime Jr.

====Variations in [[original series]]====
=====''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' motto=====
In this episode Team Rocket opens "Salon Roquet" and for this reason introduces itself with a special motto.

:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from boring fashion!
:'''James:''' To dress all people with flash and passion!
:'''Jessie:''' To give all Pokémon pretty faces!
:'''James:''' To extend our art to outer spaces!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Salon Roquet! When it comes to chic we know what's right!
:'''James:''' Surrender your taste or prepare to fight!

=====''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'' motto=====
In this episode Meowth, being hit by [[Ash's Squirtle]]'s {{m|Water Gun}}, flies up and falls on an island where a strange tribe that worships Meowth lives. Almost in the end of the episode when Meowth feels lonely and says he misses [[Jessie]] and [[James]], they both appear and recite a special version of their motto for Meowth. At the same time, the tribal priest and high priest beg Meowth to stay with the tribe.

:'''The priest:''' Great One, our people need you here!
:'''Jessie:''' I'm the one who needs you too!
:'''James:''' Make it double, we both need you!
:'''Jessie:''' You protect us both from desperation!
:'''James:''' You unite us all in jubilation!
:'''Jessie:''' You help chase away our loneliness!
:'''James:''' You're a mess, but we love you nevertheless!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket's friendship never ends!
:'''James:''' So let's set sail on our ship of friends!

=====''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'' motto=====
Since Jessie gets her hair cut short by a wild {{p|Scyther}} in this episode, [[Team Rocket]] recites a special motto.

:'''Jessie:''' You insult my hair? Prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' It used to be there but now it's stubble!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect my head from humiliation!
:'''James:''' Too bad her hair went on vacation!
:'''Jessie:''' My gorgeous hair was my one true love!
:'''James:''' They went together like a hand and glove!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Now my hair is short but it won't be for long!
:'''James:''' And it won't stop our Jessie from doing what's wrong!
:'''Meowth:''' Hairy!

=====''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'' motto=====
Pretending to be baseball fans, Team Rocket recites the following motto upon stealing [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Casey's Chikorita]] (both were later freed).

:'''Jessie:''' Attention, [[twerp]]s, it's prepare-for-trouble day!
:'''James:''' But you're both out, what makes it a double play!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our team from devastation!
:'''James:''' To excite our side with a big ovation!
:'''Jessie:''' To strike out the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach with a baseball glove!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket throws their fastballs at the speed of light!
''James catches a ball thrown by Jessie''
:'''Meowth:''' Strike Three!
''Jessie and James throw themselves into each other's arms''
:'''James:''' We won, Jessie!
:'''Jessie:''' James!
:'''James:''' Jessie!
:'''Meowth (''with tears in his face''):''' That's... right!

=====''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie and James try to imitate The Black Arachnid, a well-known burglar. Upon breaking into a rich mansion and seizing a valuable trophy, they introduce themselves to the stunned witnesses with the following motto.

:'''Ash:''' How did they get in?!
:'''Jessie:''' Check your eyes and prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' We've got the prize, so make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from its own greed!
:'''James:''' To steal all the treasure that they don't need!
:'''Jessie:''' To work every heist like there are none other!
:'''James:''' And split the spoils with one another!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Thieves return under cover of night!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!

=====''[[EP158|The Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' motto=====
This motto was recited by Jessie and James after they had confused some wares at a food store with free samples and had been caught by a saleswoman.

:'''Jessie:''' Now you're in for a bunch of trouble!
:'''James:''' We're eating lunch, so make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To eat and drink to our hearts' content!
:'''James:''' Without even having to spend a single cent!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of paying for food!
:'''James:''' We won't leave a single sample unchewed!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket loves scarfing down free samples at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Yes, and we like to eat even more than we like to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' You got that right!

This episode is also notable due to the fact that Team Rocket did not shout out their usual "blasting off" phrase in it, even before disappearing in the [[Magnet Train]] tunnel although the shining star did appear.

=====''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'' motto=====
In this episode Team Rocket breaks into a castle that later appeared to be a hospital, where Pokémon were used to treat people. Upon stealing some food from the dining room and trying to get away, Team Rocket was caught by [[Dr. Anna]] and Brock.

:'''Dr. Anna:''' Excuse me, do you have an appointment?!
:'''Jessie:''' We have no appointment, but we've been having some trouble!
:'''James:''' So prescribe us some ointment on the double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect us from all that chafing and itching!
:'''James:''' It might finally stop all of Jessie's... complaining!
:'''Jessie:''' To irradicate the evils of athlete's feet!
:'''James:''' Maybe I can get rid of my prickly heat!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket's been scratching at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' So give us some salve or we'll never sleep tonight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right.

=====''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie and James enter a Pokémon Beauty Contest, pretending not to be members of Team Rocket (they even forbid Meowth to talk). Because they want to be the first to show their Pokémon in order to make a better impression on the judges, they lock up the first contestant and appear on the stage instead of him. A small delay happens due to this.

:'''Jessie:''' Sorry we're late, it takes a while...
:'''James:''' ...to give our Pokémon flare and style!
:'''Jessie:''' We hope our Pokémon will amaze all of you!
:'''James:''' We're giving each one a look that's brand new!
:'''Jessie:''' We're creating a trend and it's gonna be big!
:'''James (''combing a wig on Jessie's Wobbuffet''):''' And this doesn't even look like a wig!
:'''Jessie:''' We two aren't fakers!
:'''James:''' We're style makers!
:'''Jessie:''' We're cutting and curling at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Put yourself in our hands and we'll make you look right, right, right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, Meowth, Meowth!

=====''[[EP175|Trouble With Snubbull]]'' motto=====
In this episode Team Rocket tries to catch [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull]] in order to return it to her and receive a reward, which they suppose to be quite large.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare to say good-bye to all of our trouble!
:'''James:''' Prepare to say hello to Snubbull!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect ourselves from being poor!
:'''James:''' When we get enough, we'll still get more!
:'''Jessie:''' We'll capture Snubbull and return it to its rich owner and get a big reward!
:'''James:''' Then there won't be anything we can't afford!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket likes blasting off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' But catching that Snubbull and getting that reward would be a delight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!

=====''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]'' motto=====
Jessie and James recite this motto after Jessie obtains ancient mask and the staff that can be used to control any Pokémon without catching it.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for the worst trouble you've ever seen!
:'''James:''' With the staff and the mask Jessie's the queen!
:'''Jessie:''' I'll rule the world with power and might!
:'''James:''' She'll capture Pokémon without a fight!
:'''Jessie:''' A queen, whose subjects must all kneel down before me!
:'''James:''' Yeah... But... I'll just kneel on one knee.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie, Her Royal Highness!
:'''James:''' James, her lowly... Hey, wait a second!
:'''Jessie:''' Queen Jessie ruling all with power and might!
:'''James (''desperately''):''' You'd better surrender or she'll go on like this all night!
:'''Meowth (''desperately''):''' Yeah. Why fight?

=====''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Team Rocket steals the Crystal Bells, and they use a different version of their motto.

:'''Jessie:''' With Crystal Bells in hand,
:'''James:''' We'll ring across the land!
:'''Jessie:''' And then, when {{p|Ho-Oh}} reappears,
:'''James:''' We will quickly switch gears!
:'''Jessie:''' Because, together we will show,
:'''James:''' That we can beat old {{p|Ho-Oh}}!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket! Ringing at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Our Crystal Bells pack a mighty fight, fight, fight!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!

=====''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'' motto=====
At the beginning of this episode Ash and his friends meet Jessie, James and Meowth dressed up as American football players.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, don’t drop the ball!
:'''James:''' And make it double with an offsides call!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our team we won’t call it quits!
:'''James:''' We’ll unite our runners with a fourth down blitz!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of an eight-round pick!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach with a three-point kick!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket does one for the giver at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' No timeouts, the clock’s running, so let's fight, fight, fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Touchdown! That’s right!

=====''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'' motto=====
This motto is recited when Team Rocket steals the Tyrogue that [[Kiyo]] later captures.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble as Tyrogue sails away!
:'''James:''' And make it double, 'cause we really can’t stay!
:'''Jessie:''' Pow! To protect the world with a mean right hook!
:'''James:''' Wam! To unite all peoples with my kickboxer look!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of honest fights!
:'''James (fast):''' To extend our arms and punch out your lights!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' And Team Rocket’s the winner at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' So surrender at once, 'cause we’ve just won this fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That’s right!

=====''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto before trying to steal treasures that people have brought to the Xatu for predicting a flood.

:'''Jessie:''' I predict that you prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' The crystal ball says make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the future from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all psychics within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of non-belief!
:'''James:''' To read our fortunes from a green-tea leaf!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket searches for mystical truth at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now and tell me your sign, or prepare to fight, fight, fight,
:'''Meowth:''' That’s right!

=====''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth recite this motto upon being caught by other Team Rocket members while trying to sneak into a Team Rocket's secret base thinking it were a farmhouse, where they could find something to eat.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble and a nice surprise!
:'''James:''' Make it double with an order of fries!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our tummies from rumbling too much!
:'''James:''' To enjoy our meals with a gourmet touch!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of excessive hunger and thirst!
:'''James:''' To consume so much food, you’d think you might burst!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off in search of wonderful treats!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fork over tons of your sweets!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, yeah, let’s eat!

=====''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto when they encounter Ash in a forest.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' And make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from woodland pests!
:'''James:''' To capture creatures from their nests!
:'''Jessie:''' To ensnare Pikachu in my net!
:'''James:''' And anything else we can get!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket grabs the goods at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender to me, give up trying to flee, or we'll fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right.
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!

=====''[[EP240|Some Like it Hot]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth recite this motto as they steal [[Egan]]'s Poké Ball with his freshly caught {{p|Magcargo}}. For some reason they are dressed up as baseball players (maybe because Egan demands that they return his Poké ''Ball'').

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble like a hot lava flow!
:'''James:''' And make it double or to the showers you'll go!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our team from the volcano's wrath!
:'''James:''' We keep cool while you get a molten rock bath!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce truth and love from my very first pitch!
:'''James:''' Hit it out of the park, wouldn't that be a switch?
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Winding up, we prepare for a home run! Hah!
''Jessie throws a ball.''
:'''James:''' Keep your eye on the ball, here comes a hard one!
''James hits the ball. Meowth catches it and seems to have been struck.''
:'''Meowth (''crying''):''' I thought this was softball!

=====''[[EP250|The Ice Cave!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto as snowmen in the ice cave. This is a translated version from Japanese to fit with the rest of their mottos.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, Team Rocket dug it!
:'''James:''' And make it double in that icy pit!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from all its heat!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples that we defeat!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and ice...
:'''James:''' ...to extend our reach to the snowmen's advice!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!

=====''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto upon appearing on the underwater arena of the [[Gym#Coastline Gym|Coastline Gym]].

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, you're about to get pumped!
:'''James:''' And make it double after the way we got soaked!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' ''V'' is for ''victory'' so don't you forget...
:'''James:''' ...we'll be victorious and we won't break a sweat!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off like a torpedo in flight!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare for a watery fight!
:'''Meowth (''in a crab-like mecha''):''' Chop-chop, that's right!

=====''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto after snaring a herd of Lapras. The research theme is present in the motto due to the presence of Naomi, a Pokémon researcher, in the episode.

:'''Jessie:''' Our research warns, prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' Our data's conclusive, so make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
''Jessie and James are shown lying on chaises longues in swimsuits''
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of a string bikini!
:'''James:''' And extend our reach a teeny-weeny!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket surfs the wind at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now and shoot the curl, or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!

=====''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie and James approach "the [[twerp]]s" disguised as food researchers giving out free milk in order to entrap Ash and his Pokémon.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we don't care for defiance!
:'''James:''' And make it double, it's all for science!
:'''Jessie:''' As researchers, we search for the truth in food and drink!
:'''James:''' We're here to say what ''we'' think!
:'''Both:''' What's really important when you eat a treat,
:'''Both:''' Not the flavor but the time you eat!

They also recite their slightly altered usual motto later in the episode.

=====''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket begins reciting this motto after launching their new Pokémon-sucking machine that creates a blast.

:'''Ash:''' This can't be just a storm, can it?
''Jessie and James laugh''
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we're here to inform,
:'''James:''' Make it double, we're the eye of the storm!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evil of living well enough alone!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach and make these Pokémon our own!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!

=====Good version=====
In ''[[The Power of One]]'', when Team Rocket decides to help Ash, they use a different version of their motto.

:'''Jessie:''' If that [[Ash Ketchum|kid]] thinks were here for trouble...
:'''James:''' ...we're certainly going to burst his bubble!
:'''Jessie:''' Instead of causing tribulation...
:'''James:''' ...we've undergone a transformation!
:'''Jessie:''' Though it's way outside our usual range...
:'''James:''' ...we're going to do something nice for a change!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Up till now Team Rocket's been quite unscrupulous!
:'''James:''' Being good good guys for once would be super-dupulous!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!

====Variations in [[Advanced Generation series]]====
=====''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]'' motto=====
This motto is recited when a guy and his girl enter a café, where Team Rocket appears to be working.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, you want fries with that?
:'''James:''' Double-delish with half the fat!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from unhealthy food!
:'''James:''' To give great service and never be rude!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of high carbohydrates!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the Earth and its primates!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket gives great service at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Pay your bill and leave the tip or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!

=====''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto upon being spotted in [[Brawly]]'s secret base stealing food from his fridge.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from up on the ridge!
:'''James:''' And make it double, 'cause we've raided the fridge!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of a yummy pear!
:'''James:''' To extend out reach to a chocolate éclair!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off with all the four food groups!
:'''James:''' And believe it or not, it includes <?> soups!
:'''Meowth:''' <Oi, kavul!>
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!

=====''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth recite this motto when Ash and [[Romeo]] find out that they have stolen [[Juliet]]'s {{p|Illumise}}. While reciting this motto, Jessie and James are dressed up as Illumise and {{p|Volbeat}}, respectively.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, don't we look divine?
:'''James:''' And make it double, looking good – feeling fine!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To walk the line towards the sweet scent of success!
:'''James:''' To light up whole world with my volbeatness!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the scented speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare yourself for a [[Sweet Scent (move)|sweet-scented]] fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!

=====''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie can't register in a Pokémon Contest, so she tries to steal {{an|May}} and [[Savannah]]'s ribbons. James and Meowth aren't really in the mood to Jessie's evil plans, so they recite their lines with low emotion.

:'''Savannah:''' Hey, those aren't yours!
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, they are today!
:'''James(''unmotivated''):''' If you can't win them, steal them, that's what we always say!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect my entry status from devastation!
:'''James(''unmotivated''):''' To allow a certain contestant to complete her registration!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of losing, that's true!
:'''James(''unmotivated''):''' To extend her winning streak from 0 to 2!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James(''unmotivated''):''' And James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James(''unmotivated''):''' Surrender now, do me a favor or I'll have to fight!
:'''Jessie:''' This contest will have a cute winner by tonight!
:'''Meowth(''unmotivated''):''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet(''super happy''):''' Wobbuffet!

=====''[[AG096|Training Wrecks!]]'' motto=====
With James confident in the training Team Rocket went trough during the episode, they decide to steal Pikachu.

:'''Ash:''' What's going on here!
:'''Jessie(''with a male voice''):''' Prepare for trouble, this is no pleasure cruise!
:'''James:''' Make it double, you gave me a bruise!
:'''Meowth(''interrupting them''):''' Hey, not the motto! What's the point then in using the <?> disguises!
:'''Jessie:''' I just felt tht the mustache look wasn't working for me!
:'''James:''' Ok, let's do this in our usual style!
:'''Jessie(''continuing the motto''):''' To protect the world from getting fat!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples, I'll crush 'em flat!
:'''Jessie:''' To rub on the trend <?> of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To shine with swet like stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket works out at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender to our superior conditioning or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbu, wobbu!
:'''Chimecho:''' Chime, chime!

=====''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth sing this motto before trying to steal Lunatone and Solrock.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for lunar trouble, off that moon from outer space!
:'''James:''' And sunshine makes it double 'cause we're here to wreck the place!
:'''Jessie:''' A lune of smelly cheese to cause the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' A sunny and noble day for all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce by the light of a silver moon, the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the boss, of flaming gas from um above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie, the moon maid!
:'''James:''' James, the sun dude!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off to the infinite of the galaxy at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Earthlings everywhere, surrender your pitiful planet to us now, or prepare, prepare for a fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!

====Song version====
{{main|Team Rocket Forever}}

===Battle Frontier===
During the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga, Jessie, James, and Meowth changed their motto, likely to reflect the fact that the motto changed in the Japanese version at the start of the [[Advanced Generation series]]:

{| {{bluetable|background: white;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Japanese
! Translation
! English
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' なんだかんだと声がする || '''''Musashi:''' There is a voice saying something.'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from beyond the skies!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 地平線の彼方から || '''''Kojirō:''' From beyond the horizon...'' || '''James:''' From beyond the stars, a nasty surprise!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' ビッグバンの彼方から || '''''Musashi:''' From beyond the Big Bang...'' || '''Jessie:''' An evil as old as the galaxy...
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 我らを呼んでる声がする || '''''Kojirō:''' A voice is calling us!'' || '''James:''' ...sent here to fulfill our destiny!
|-
| '''ニャース:''' お待たせにゃ || '''''Nyarth:''' Sorry to keep you waiting!'' || '''Meowth:''' Plus, there's me!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 健気に咲いた悪の花 || '''''Musashi:'''Evil flowers who have courageously bloomed!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' ハードでスイートな敵役 || '''''Kojirō:''' In the role of the villains who are hard and sweet!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' ムサシ || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' コジロウ || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And James!
|-
| '''ニャース:''' ニャースでニャース || '''''Nyarth:''' And Nyarth!'' || '''Meowth:''' And Meowth are the names!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' ロケット団のあるところ || '''''Musashi:''' The place where Team Rocket is'' || '''Jessie:''' Anywhere there's peace in the universe...
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 世界は || '''''Kojirō:''' The world-'' || '''James:''' Team Rocket...
|-
| '''ニャース:''' 宇宙は || '''''Nyarth:''' The universe-'' || '''Meowth:''' ...Will be there...
|-
| '''All:''' 君を待っている || '''''All:''' Awaits you!'' || '''All:''' To make everything worse!
|-
| '''ソーナンス:''' ソーナンス! || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
|}

Since the first episode, they have adapted their traditional rhyming phrases "Prepare for trouble" and "Make it double" into the motto, thereby restoring the first two lines of the original motto. James's {{TP|James|Chimecho}} and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} also contribute their names at the end of the motto in most episodes they appear in.

====''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]'' mottos====
In this episode the main antagonists temporarily split up, only to get reunited in the end of the episode. During the time they were split, [[Jessie]] teamed with [[Butch]], and [[James]] joined [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] (even though Butch never was with them). During the experience, both teams tried to recite a motto, which really didn't work because neither could remember the correct version.

=====Cassidy's and James's motto=====
:'''Cassidy:''' Prepare for trouble, it's a brand new day!
:'''James:''' We're making it double anyway!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime mime, mime mime mime!
:'''Cassidy:''' Let's see if I can remember my lines! An evil as old as the galaxy!
:'''James:''' Sent here to fulfill our destiny!
:'''Cassidy:''' To denounce the goodness of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Cassidy:''' Whenever there's a piece of pie in the universe!
:'''James:''' Of pie!?
:'''Cassidy (''stopping the motto''):''' Aaah... I goofed it, so what!?
:'''James (''despairing''):''' Forget it...

=====Jessie's and Butch's motto=====
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we've shuffled the deck!
:'''Butch:''' It's not my thing, but what the heck!?
:'''Jessie:''' An evil as old as the galaxy!
:'''Butch:''' I'm doing this all from memory!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''Butch:''' To extend my arm with a big white glove!
:'''Jessie (''angrily looking at him''):''' Jessie!
:'''Butch (''realizing that his previous line was somewhat idiotic''):''' Aaah, Butch...
:'''Jessie (''kicking him in the face''):''' Cut! Do it right or don't do it at all!

===Sinnoh===
In [[Sinnoh]], the trio changed to a new motto yet again.

{| {{bluetable|background: white;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Japanese
! Translation
! English
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' なんだかんだの声を聞き || '''''Musashi:''' We hear voices saying this and that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a voice I hear?
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 光の速さでやってきた || '''''Kojirō:''' We come along in a swift current of light...'' || '''James:''' It's speaking to me loud and clear.
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 風よ || '''''Musashi:''' The wind!'' || '''Jessie:''' On the wind.
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 大地よ || '''''Kojirō:''' The land!'' || '''James:''' Past the stars.
|-
| '''ニャース:''' 大空よ || '''''Nyarth:''' The sky!'' || '''Meowth:''' In your ear!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 世界に届けよう　デンジャラス || '''''Musashi:''' The danger we will deliver to the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace.
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 宇宙に伝えよう　クライシス || '''''Kojirō:''' The crisis we will convey to the universe!'' || '''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place.
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 天使か悪魔か　その名を呼べば || '''''Musashi:''' Whether angels or demons, if you call the name,'' || '''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name is just as sweet.
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 誰もが震える魅惑の響き || '''''Kojirō:''' The captivating echo that shakes everyone...'' || '''James:''' When everything's worse, our work is complete.
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' ムサシ || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' コジロウ || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō'' || '''James:''' James!
|-
| '''ニャース:''' ニャースでニャース || '''''Nyarth:''' And Nyarth! || '''Meowth:''' And Meowth, now dat's a name!
|-
| '''ムサシ:''' 時代の主役はあたしたち || '''''Musashi:''' The stars of the era are us!'' || '''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place...
|-
| '''コジロウ:''' 我らは無敵の || '''''Kojirō:''' We are the invincible...'' || '''James:''' ...we're Team Rocket...
|-
| '''All:''' ロケット団 || '''''All:''' Team Rocket!'' || '''All:''' ...in your face!
|-
| '''ソーナンス:''' ソーナンス || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
|}

They often replace the first two lines with
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[twerp]]ish voice I hear?
:'''James:''' It's shrieking to me loud and clear.

:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[Nurse Joy|pitiful head]] of a [[Pokémon Center|Pokécenter]] I hear?
:'''James:''' It whines to me loud and clear.

or something similar. As in Battle Frontier, Mime Jr. contributes its name after Wobbuffet.

It is notable that the Sinnoh motto is modified more often even in the Japanese version.

====''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come]]'' motto====

:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that big money calling below?
:'''James:''' The sound of success tells me so!
:'''Jessie:''' Work hard,
:'''James:''' Dig deep,
:'''Meowth:''' Make some dough!
:'''Jessie:''' Suck it away at a breakneck pace,
:'''James:''' Putting big bucks in poverty's place,
:'''Jessie:''' Roses smell sweet, but we prefer coal!
:'''James:''' A rose doesn't cut it if moneys your goal!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Meowth:''' Dig, Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Tired of being on the dole!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' And we're on a roll!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobba!

====''[[DP042|The Electrike Company]]'' motto====
Jessie wants to steal an {{p|Electrike}}, but James and Meowth think it's too soon.

:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that the voice of [[twerp]]ly gloom?
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Join our pity party, there's plenty of room.
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' The stars,
:'''Meowth (''unenthusiastically''):''' We're doomed.
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace,
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' She's dashed all my hope, what a... bummer.
:'''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name is just as sweet!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' When everything's worse, then of course... it's much worse.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' James, the pain.
:'''Meowth (''unenthusiastically''):''' I can't say... my name.
:'''Jessie:''' Putting all you do-gooders in your place!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Team Rocket, sad to say...
:'''Jessie:''' We're in your face!
:'''James and Meowth (''unenthusiastically''):''' Ouch.
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!

====''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race]]'' motto====
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[twerp]] calling out to implore?
:'''James:''' I think we should catch who we came for!
:'''Jessie:''' {{AP|Pikachu}}!
:'''James:''' It's true!
:'''Meowth:''' Time to score!
:'''Jessie:''' We've had such a rough day,
:'''James:''' But, now it's time to play.
:'''Jessie:''' We've paid all our dues by blasting off early,
:'''James:''' But we're back here again and feeling quite surly!
:'''Jessie:''' With Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James, too!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, Ya-Hoo!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the maze losers in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!

====''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'' motto====
Jessie pretends to be a psychic to catch {{p|Spiritomb}} and Pikachu.

:'''Jessie:''' I don't have to be psychic to know the truth.
:'''James:''' Especially when dealing with [[twerp]]ish youth
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James:''' The stars,
:'''Meowth:''' Yeah, forsooth!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace,
:'''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place!
:'''Jessie:''' A mystic psychic by any other name is just as smart!
:'''James:''' We've turned fooling you dumb twerps into an art!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, dat's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!

====''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'' motto====
In this episode, Team Rocket steal water to build a hot spring, at the expense of [[Leona]]'s family's hot spring. The first line builds off of an earlier line about {{wp|juvenile court}}.

:'''Jessie:''' Looks like this court sides with the twerps. But we object, of course!
:'''James:''' You're twerps, consider the source.
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James:''' The stars,
:'''Meowth:''' {{wp|Force (Star Wars)|The force}}!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos with a spring in our step,
:'''James:''' Dashing hope with vigor and pep!
:'''Jessie:''' A spring by any other name is just as hot!
:'''James:''' We need to relax. We want what you've got!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' Jolly James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting me at ease and you in your place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!

====''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'' motto====
In this episode, Jessie and James try to ruin [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]'s plans, and, in the way, steal Ash's Pokémon.

:'''Jessie:''' Listen up, it comes courtesy of you-know-who!
:'''James:''' Not like we have anything better to do!
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James:''' The stars,
:'''Meowth:''' Boo-ga-boo!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place!
:'''Jessie(''with echo''):''' A dual of Jessie's sounds twice as sweet!
:'''James(''with echo''):''' Hey, I've got it too, isn't that neat!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's, now that's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place...
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!

====''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]'' motto====

:'''Jessie:''' Our Pit-trap digging skills still is Intact
:'''James:''' But our Drafting to the Modern Technology today is a Necessary Fact
:'''Jessie:''' The wind!
:'''James:''' The stars
:'''Meowth:''' Dig a Trap!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos with a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' Dashing hope putting fear in its place!
:'''Jessie:''' A trap dug any other way is just as sweet
:'''James:''' When earth is moved our work is complete!
:'''Jessie:''' It's Jessie!
:'''James:''' And it's James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, now that's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in thier place!
:'''James:''' Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' We're In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime, mime!

====''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'' motto====

:'''Jessie:''' You know you could use a little makeup to!
:'''James:''' '''(unenthusiastically)''' Please, a pompous platitude coming from you...
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' '''(unenthusiastically)''' What's the point?
:'''Meowth:''' Yoo-Hoo!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos with a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' '''(unenthusiastically)''' Wow I'm so excited. Can you tell by my face?
:'''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name's just as red!
:'''James:''' '''(unenthusiastically)''' I knew that I should've stayed at home in bed.
:'''Jessie:''' Mmm, Jessie!
:'''James:''' '''(unenthusiastically)''' James, poor me...
:'''Meowth:''' It's Meowth, to a Tee!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in thier place!
:'''James:''' '''(unenthusiastically)''' Goodie Team Rocket...
:'''All:''' In your face!

===Meowth filling in for Jessie or James===
In many occasions, because Jessie or James weren't around, Meowth would fill the missing member lines. This first happened in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', in which Meowth and James were following Misty to get some [[Salveyo Weed]] to heal Jessie from an attack by a wild {{p|Vileplume}}' {{m|Stun Spore}}. It happened again in ''[[AG048|Zig Zag Zangoose!]]'' where Jessie was training Seviper, and James, Meowth and Wobbuffet tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Later, in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the losing flying Pokémon almost at the end of the contest, and because James was still participating on it, Meowth and Jessie said the motto all by themselves. In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', meanwhile Jessie was at an operation room, Meowth and James tried to steal some Pokémon. When Ash and his friend saw them, they said a special motto. Also, in ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', while James was participating in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] Contest, Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the prize and some Pokémon. When they were spotted by the twerps, they said their motto. Meanwhile they were saying that, Ash and his friends saved the Pokémon and the prize, leaving Jessie and Meowth really angry.

===Butch and Cassidy===
[[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] also have a set of mottos, which are similar to Jessie and James's mottos. During [[Pokémon Chronicles]], they add "(now) here's our mission, so ya better listen!" after Butch's first line of their version of the "original" motto. Like Meowth and Wobbuffet, [[Cassidy's Raticate]] appears at the end. Apparently, they have switched to a new motto, which is itself similar to Jessie and James's Sinnoh motto, with [[Butch's Shuckle]] appearing instead of Cassidy's Raticate.

====Original Motto====
{| {{bluetable|background: white;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Japanese
! Translation
! English
|-
| || || '''Cassidy:''' Prepare for trouble...
|-
| || || '''Butch:''' ...and make it double!
|-
| || || '''Cassidy:''' To infect the world with devastation!
|-
| || || '''Butch:''' To blight all people in every nation!
|-
| || || '''Cassidy:''' To denounce the goodness of truth and love!
|-
| || || '''Butch:''' To extend our wrath to the stars above!
|-
| || || '''Cassidy:''' Cassidy!
|-
| || || '''Butch:''' Butch, of course!
|-
| || || '''Cassidy:''' We're Team Rocket, circling Earth all day and all night!
|-
| || || '''Butch:''' Surrender to us now or you will surely lose the fight!
|}

====Sinnoh motto====
This is the version used in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand]]''. Because of some of the lines included, it was probably composed especially for whenever the two Team Rocket groups crossed paths.

:'''Cassidy:''' A shrieking whine! A blast from the past!
:'''Butch:''' Spinning like a {{m|Gyro Ball}} and moving fast!
:'''Cassidy:''' To the moon...
:'''Butch:''' ...And beyond...
:'''Both:''' ...What a blast!
:'''Cassidy:''' Administering justice with lightning speed!
:'''Butch:''' Bashing the bad guys, should we feel the need.
:'''Cassidy:''' So here's a newsflash from across the wire...
:'''Butch:''' The real Team Rocket is now on fire!
:'''Cassidy:''' Cassidy!
:'''Butch:''' And it's Butch!
:'''Shuckle:''' Shuck-uckle!
:'''Cassidy:''' Teaching the losers a thing or two...
:'''Butch:''' ...The true Team Rocket...
:'''Both:''' Us! Not you!

===Ripoffs===
[[Image:AshBrockTR.png|thumb|left|Copycats...]]
[[Image:MistyDuplicaTR.png|thumb|right|...Ditto these two.]]
The motto has been ripped off repeatedly by Ash and his friends during the series. The first time it was done was in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'', where Ash, Misty and Brock entered the house where Team Rocket was by breaking the windows and by saying the first lines of the motto. In ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', Ash, Misty, and Brock, along with [[Duplica]], put on Team Rocket uniforms and mocked the original motto, with Duplica severely angering the two by saying "ignite" instead of "unite". [[James's parents]] revealed that they weren't dead by saying the lines "Prepare for trouble!" and "Yes dear, and make it double!". The director [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] used a motto to introduce himself, with Jessie saying "Hey, wait a second, aren't those our lines?" after the first two lines. In ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' when Ash revealled that he was the one in the Mr. Mime costume the Team Rocket background music was playing. The motto was mockingly mimicked again in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue!]]''. In ''[[EP264|The Mother Of All Battles!]]'', the [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]] introduced themselves to Ash and the gang in a Team Rocket-style motto. However, there was no background music like in the Rocket's introduction, they only said their names with a big "B" behind them, but even though it was diferent, Jessie stated that they were just imitating them. Much later, the DP motto was mocked in ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]'' and ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''. Like the many times before, the trio was angered.
{{Left clear}}

====''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''====
:'''Ash:''' Prepare for trouble!
:'''Misty:''' And you can make that triple!
:'''Brock:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''Ash and Misty:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Ash (''after Team Rocket's reaction''):''' You got that right!
:'''Pikachu:''' Pika!
:'''Misty:''' We're defending the beauty of truth and love!!

====''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''====
So far, this is the only episode of the series to show Ash and his friends actually completly doing the whole Orginal motto.

:'''Ash:''' Prepare for trouble!
:'''Brock:''' And make it Double, Double!
:'''James (''Angrily''):''' Uhh, quit imitating us!
:'''Misty:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''Duplica:''' To ignite all people within our nation!
:'''Jessie (''Angrily''):''' Err! This is insulting!
:'''Ash:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''Misty:''' To extend our reach of the stars above!
:'''Ash:''' Ash!
:'''Misty:''' Misty!
:'''Brock:''' And Brock!
:'''Duplica:''' Duplica, that's right!
:'''Brock:''' Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!
:'''Duplica:''' Surrender now, or prepare to fight all of us!
:'''Pikachu:''' Pika, Pika!

====Schpielbunk's motto====
In the episode ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]'' the director [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] introduces himself with a motto which is very similar to that of Team Rocket.

:Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!
:To protect the movies from devastation!
:To restore spectacle and imagination!
:To make greate epics of hate and love!
:To direct the best films you ever heard of!
:Cleavon Schpielbunk, winner of the Golden Growlithe for best director at the Flea Collar Film Festival!
:Lights! Camera!
:Hit your mark when I call "Action!" or prepare to fight!
:That's right!

====''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''====
In this episode Ash Ketchum breaks into a Team Rocket hideout to save a {{AP|Chikorita}}, captured by Jessie and James. He recites a motto and Team Rocket instinctively says their phrases.

:'''Ash:''' Team Rocket, prepare for trouble! On second thought, make that double!
:'''Jessie (''surprised''):''' To protect the world from devastation?
:'''James (''surprised''):''' To unite all peoples within our nation?
:'''Ash:''' Maybe you think I'm a little too brash. But the master is here and my name is Ash!
:'''Pikachu:''' Pikachu!
:'''Ash:''' My Pokémon team is faster than light! Surrender now or you're in for a fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!

====''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]''====

:'''Dawn (''really angry''):''' Get ready for trouble!
:'''Pikachu (''really angry''):''' Pika!
:'''Brock (''really angry''):''' Make it double!
:'''James (''shocked''):''' Hey, no fair!

====''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''====

:'''Ash:''' Listen, is that bad guy talk I hear?
:'''Dawn:''' It speaks to me loud and clear!
:'''Ash:''' On the wind!
:'''Dawn:''' Past the stars!
:'''Brock:''' In your ear!
:'''Jessie (''interrupting them''):''' It's that kind of imitation they invented lawsuits for!
:'''Dawn:''' Chill out! We couldn't care less about you.
:'''Ash:''' We're looking for Spiritomb!

===Blasting off===
[[Image:Blast off.png|thumb|Blasting off]]
When defeated, and flying off due to a Pokémon's attack or a malfunction in their mech, Jessie, James, and Meowth usually cry "We're blasting off again!" before disappearing into the distance with a star. This usually happens only once each episode, but there have been many occasions in which it has happened multiple times, especially in ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland]]'', where they are shown blasting off four times on screen, and heard to blast off many more times offscreen. Butch and Cassidy have also "blasted off", however, James noted once that he, Jessie, and Meowth had copyrighted it in ''[[AG159|Off The Unbeaten Path]]''.

==In the manga==
In the Pokémon Special manga, the "Rocket" in Team Rocket is apparently their motto, which is an acronym for:

:'''R'''aid
:'''O'''n
:'''C'''ity
:'''K'''nock out
:'''E'''vil
:'''T'''asks

==Trivia==
* The [[Team Rocket's mottos#Battle Frontier|variation used during the Battle Frontier]] is rather unique since it was said [[AG132|once]] during the ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' season, and [[DP002|once]] during the ''[[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]'' season.
* In every single one of [[Butch]]'s appearances in the ''[[Original Series]]'', he was the one who said the line "Prepare for trouble!", which is usually said by the female character. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Butch said along with [[Cassidy]] "Prepare for trouble and make it double!". In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'' he was the one who begun the motto showdown by saying "Then prepare for trouble!". In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'' he said alone "Prepare for trouble and make it double!". In ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History!]]'' he said "Prepare for trouble, you got that right!". The last time he did this was in ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', where he said "It's time to prepare for trouble!". In [[Pokémon Chronicles]] the motto was said like [[Jessie]] and [[James]] say it.
* The two variations used in ''[[Pokémon: Advanced]]'' were said in the first and last episode with [[Brawly]], respectively.
*When Team Rocket said their motto in [[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]], they said small parts differently.

==In other languages==
===Original motto===
====Brazilian Portuguese====
''Lema da Equipe Rocket''

:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Prepare-se para encrenca...|Get ready for trouble...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|...Encrenca em dobro!|Trouble on the double!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Para proteger o mundo da devastação!|To protect the world from devastation!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Para unir as pessoas de nossa nação!|To unite the people of our nation!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Para denunciar os males da verdade e do amor!|To denounce the evils of truth and love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Para extender nosso poder às estrelas!|To extend our power to the stars!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|James!|James!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Equipe Rocket decolando na velocidade da luz!|Team Rocket blasting off at the speed of light!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Renda-se agora ou prepare-se para lutar!|Surrender now or prepare to fight!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|É isso aí!|That's right!}}

====European Portuguese====
''Tema do Team Rocket''

:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Preparar para azar...|Prepare for bad luck...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|...E a dobrar!|And on the double!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Para proteger o mundo da devastação!|To protect the world from devastation!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Para unir todos os povos da nossa nação!|To unite all the people of our nation!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Para denunciar os males da verdade e do amor!|To denounce the evils of truth and love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Para conquistar todo o universo em redor!|To conquer the entire surrounding universe!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|E James!|And James!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|O Team Rocket à velocidade da luz vai atacar!!|Team Rocket at the speed of light is going to attack!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Rendam-se agora ou preparem-se para lutar!|Surrender now or prepare to fight!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Isso mesmo!|That is it!}}

====Finnish====
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Meitä on kaksi|There are two of us}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Kammottavaksi|to be terrifying}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Maailma kaipaa pelastusta|The world needs to be saved}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|On kansamme loistavin sielultaan musta|Our nation is the greatest, having a black soul}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|On totuus ja rakkaus raukkoja varten|Truth and love are for losers}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Vaan tähdet ja galaksit kuningatarten|But stars and galaxies are for queens}}
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Rakettiryhmä, me tähtäämme vasamat taivaisiin!|Team Rocket, we aim our bolts to the sky!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Astu alas, tai tartumme aseisiin!|Step down or we'll grab the guns!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Meowth, just niin!|Meowth, that's right!}}

====German====
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jetzt gibt es Ärger ...|Now it gives trouble...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|und es kommt noch härter!|and it is still getting harder!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Wir wollen über die Erde regieren|We want to govern the world}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|und unseren eigenen Staat kreieren!| and to form our own state!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Liebe und Wahrheit verurteilen wir!|We condemn (?) love and truth!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Mehr und mehr Macht das wollen wir!|More and more power, that's what we want!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Und James!|And James}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Gemeinsam sind wir Team Rocket, so schnell wie das Licht!| Together we are Team Rocket, as fast as the light!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Und selbst im Weltall würd ich euch raten bekämpft uns nicht!| And also in space, I would advise you, not to fight us!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Miauz, genau!|Meowth, correct!}}

====Latin American Spanish====
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Prepárense para los problemas...|Prepare for problems...}}
:'''James: ''' {{tt|...Y más vale que teman!|...And you better be afraid!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|¡Para proteger al mundo de la devastación!|To protect the world from devastation!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|¡Para unir a los pueblos dentro de nuestra nación.|To unite the towns within our nation!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|¡Para denunciar los males de la verdad y el amor!|To denounce the evils of truth and love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|¡Y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas!|And to extend our reach to the stars!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|¡Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|¡James!|James!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|¡El Equipo Rocket viajando a la velocidad de la luz!|Team Rocket traveling at the speed of light!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|¡Ríndanse ahora o prepárense para luchar|Surrender now or prepare to fight!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|¡Meowth!¡Así es!|Meowth! That's right!}}

===Dutch===
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Bereid je maar voor...|Prepare yourself...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Want hier zijn we weer hoor!|Because here we are again!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Om de wereld voor verder verval te behoeden,|To protect the world from further decay,}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Om de mensen van ons volk te kunnen beïnvloeden!|And to influence the people of our nation!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Om de kwaadaardigheid van liefde aan te tonen!|To prove the evilness of love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Om dichter bij de sterren te komen!|To reach closer to the stars!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|En James!|And James}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Team Rocket is nog sneller dan het licht!|Team rocket is even faster then the light!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Dus vecht als een man of geef je over en zwicht!|So fight like a man or surrender and yield!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Meowth, ogen dicht!|Meowth, close your eyes!}}

===Battle Frontier===
====Brazilian Portuguese====
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Prepare-se para encrenca...|Get ready for trouble...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|...Encrenca em dobro!|Trouble on the double!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Um mal tão antigo como um hino!|An evil as old as an anthem!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Mandado para cá para cumprirmos nosso destino!|Sent here to fulfill our destiny!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Meowth, é isso aí!|Meowth, that's right!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Para denunciar os males da verdade e do amor!|To denounce the evils of truth and love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Para extender nosso poder às estrelas!|To extend our power to the stars!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|James!|James!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|E Meowth é meu nome!|And Meowth is my name!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Onde quer que haja paz no universo...|Wherever there is peace in the universe...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|...A Equipe Rocket...|...Team Rocket...}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|...Estará lá...|Will be there!}}
:'''All:''' {{tt|Para tornar tudo pior!|To make everything worse!}}
:'''Wobbuffet:''' {{tt|Wobbuffet!|Wobbuffet!}}
*Note: This motto has ceased being used for Diamond and Pearl anime series.

====European Portuguese====
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Preparar para azar...|Prepare for bad luck...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|...E a dobrar!|And on the double!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Um mal tão antigo como a galáxia!|An evil as ancient as the galaxy!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Enviado aqui para nos levar à vitória!|Sent here to lead us to victory!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Meowth, é isso mesmo!|Meowth, that is it!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Para denunciar os males da verdade e do amor!|To denounce the evils of truth and love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Para conquistar todo o universo em redor!|To conquer the entire surrounding universe!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|E James!|E James!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Meowth, é o meu nome!|Meowth, it is my name!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Onde quer que haja paz no universo...|Wherever there is peace in the universe...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|...O Team Rocket...|...Team Rocket...}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|...Estará lá...|Will be there!}}
:'''All:''' {{tt|Para tornar tudo pior!|To make everything worse!}}
:'''Wobbuffet:''' {{tt|Wobbuffet!|Wobbuffet!}}

====German====
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jetzt gibt's Ärger...|Now it gives trouble...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|und es kommt noch härter.|and it is still getting harder.}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Das Übel so alt wie die Galaxie...|The evil is as old as the galaxy...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|macht euch fertig wie noch nie|finishes you off like never before...}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|verspricht euch Mauziii!|promises you Meowthy!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Liebe und Wahrheit verurteilen wir!|We condemn (?) love and truth!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Mehr und mehr Macht, das wollen wir!|More and more power, that's what we want!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Und James!|And James!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Und ich bin Mauzi.|And I'm Meowth.}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Im weitem Universum - wo auch immer...|In the wide universe - whereever...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|ist Team Rocket|is Team Rocket...}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|der Bringer...|the bringer (?)/ the best...}}
:'''All:''' {{tt|und macht alles nur noch schlimmer!|and makes all only worse!}}
:'''Wobbuffet:''' {{tt|Woingenau!|Wobbuffet!}}
:'''Mime Jr.:''' {{tt|Paaantiimimi!|Miiiiiimee Jr.!}}

===Dutch===
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Bereid je maar voor...|Prepare yourself...}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Want hier zijn we weer hoor!|Because here we are again!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|De duvel is al zo oud als het heelal,|The duvel is as old as the galaxy,}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Namens hem brengen we alles ten val!|In his name we'll wreck everything!}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|Meowth, en ik vooral!|Meowth, especially me!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Om de kwaadaardigheid van liefde aan te tonen!|To prove the evilness of love!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|Om dichter bij de sterren te komen!|To reach closer to the stars!}}
:'''Jessie:''' {{tt|Jessie!|Jessie!}}
:'''James:''' {{tt|James!|James}}
:'''Meowth:''' {{tt|En Meowth voor de games!|And Meowth for the games!}}
:'''All:''' {{tt|Als het ergens in de wereld naar vrede riekt,|If it reeks likes peace somewhere in the world,}}
:'''All:''' {{tt|Reken maar, dat Team Rocket!|You can count on it, that Team Rocket!}}
:'''All:''' {{tt|Het vanzelf weer verziekt!|Will ruin it again!}}
:'''Wobbuffet:''' {{tt|Wobbuffet!|Wobbuffet!}}
:'''Mime Jr.:''' {{tt|Mime, Mime Mime!|Mime, Mime Mime!}}

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AG162

2008-12-28T23:21:32Z

Pokeresp: /* Trivia */ Making it clearer about the voices

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epcode=AG162 |
title_en={{tt|Spontaneous Combusken!|Spontaneous Combuskin!}} |
title_ja=ポケモンコンテスト！ユズリハ大会!! |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon Contest! Yuzuriha Convention!! |
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broadcast_jp=February 2, 2006 |
broadcast_us=November 4, 2006 |
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en_op=[[Battle Frontier (dub)|Battle Frontier]] |
ja_op=[[Battle Frontier (song)|バトルフロンティア]] |
ja_ed=[[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~|GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜]] ③ |
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scenario=冨岡淳広 |
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'''Spontaneous Combusken!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！ユズリハ大会!!''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yuzuriha|Chrysanthemum}} Convention!!'') is the 162nd episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 436th episode of the {{g|anime}}. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 2, 2006 and in the United States on November 4, 2006.

On her second attempt at getting her third ribbon, {{an|May}} takes on the Pokémon Contest on [[Chrysanthemum Island]]. There, she stumbles upon [[Brianna]], a rookie Coordinator who admires [[Drew]] and sees defeating May as the quickest way to get his respect.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

A new challenge and a new adventure begins our story as everyone begins making preparations for the upcoming Chrysanthemum Convention. Trainers wait outside the stadium doors, preparing their prized Pokémon while Ash tries to hone Sceptile's skills while they still seem to be short of perfect. Ash directs Sceptile to use a {{m|Bullet Seed}} attack but only comes to create a small plume of white smoke, leaving Sceptile with a surprised look on his face. Ash tries to cheer Sceptile up giving him inspirational words of courage. May quickly notices Drew in the background as he walks up to our heroes.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is by the beachside with Jessie dressed in her usual contest attire and also plans to use Mime Jr. in the upcoming contest. In the distance, May begins to work on Munchlax and Combusken's skills as Munchlax quickly lunges towards Combusken with a {{m|Focus Punch}} but is diverted off course and barely misses a bystander and smashes into the soft sand. Everyone works to remove Munchlax from the sand as May goes to apologize for Munchlax's actions. As the young girl then tries to hand May a solitary rose, Munchlax dashes forward and snatches it from her hand devouring it in one bite. May and the young girl walk down a corridor to come across the pool area. The young girl quickly notices Drew and begins to blush as May tries to introduce the two. After a few quick words, the two shake hands and Drew wishes her luck in the contest. When Drew is finally out of sight, she displays her affection for Drew. After a few short seconds, the attitude of a young, innocent girl turns into a determined one as she tells May that she wants Drew's respect and the quickest way she'll get it is by beating May in this contest.

The spotlight shines on Lilian as she introduces and begins announcements for the contest. Our first contestant is Jessie with her magnificent Mime Jr. dressed in Hawaiian attire. When Mime Jr. is released from its [[Poké Ball]], it rotates on its upper head rotating around in circles while Jessie performs a small dance. The crowd roars for Jessie's performance. Our next contestant on the stage is May and her Munchlax. May quickly directs Munchlax to unleash its {{m|SolarBeam}} as the magnificent blend of lights and colors entwine in the stadium. Munchlax's next move is {{m|Metronome}} as it moves its hands in synchronization but the move backfires and Munchlax is put to sleep. After a few moments of hesitation, May throws a Pokéblock into the air and while Munchlax recovers from its sleep, it rotates into the air and devours the Pokéblock. Munchlax begins its decent from the air and comes down with a Mega Punch, gracefully landing on the stadium platform.

The third contestant is Brianna and her Surskit. Brianna directs it to use {{m|Ice Beam}}. The beam successfully makes contact with the stage turning it to ice as Surskit gracefully rotates across the ring and finishes the performance with a high velocity spin. The crowd cheers and roars with Surskit's performance as all three judges give approval of Brianna's performance.

Other contestants of the contest include Hoothoot, Hypno, and Blastoise. With the first round of competition ending, our contests patiently wait for the list of contestants that have advanced to the second round. The second round of contestants is announced with May, Brianna, and Jessie all being on the list. May and Brianna display their happiness for advancement. The matchups are then announced with May to face Jessie in the first round of the tournament.

The stage is set with May and her Combusken and Jessie and her Mime Jr.. Combusken begins the battle with a {{m|Flamethrower}} but Mime Jr. easily dodges and retaliates with its own Flamethrower deducting points from May's score. Combusken quickly increases its speed and agility while it rushes toward Mime Jr. and they both clash. Mime Jr. rotates over Combusken's body and assumes a position where Mime Jr. begins "tickling" Combusken which reduces a substantial amount of points from May. Mime Jr. continues with another Flamethrower but as the flames engulf Combusken, it recovers and blasts through the Flamethrower attack striking Mime Jr. with a Mega Punch. Mime Jr. crashes to the ground with May being announced as the winner.

As round after round end, May and Brianna advance from contestant to contestant to finally meet each other in the finals. The crowd cheers as the final battle is started. May calls upon her Combusken while Brianna releases her Vibrava. As Combusken moves in for the attack, Vibrava uses its {{m|Screech}} attack causing Combusken to cover its ears. While Vibrava continues with its Screech attack, Combusken launches a Flamethrower towards Vibrava making for a direct hit. Vibrava then retaliates and responds back with its {{m|DragonBreath}} attack dispersing the Flamethrower. Vibrava then uses its {{m|Sand Tomb}} attack to encase and capture Combusken in a prison of sand. Combusken continues to struggle but is unable to remove itself from the tomb. Combusken's feathers begin to glow a faint blue as after a few moments, the sand is dispersed and Combusken releases itself from the sand. Vibrava doesn't let up with unleashing another DragonBreath attack and hitting Combusken for great damage reducing even more additional points.

Combusken ascends into the air for a {{m|Sky Uppercut}} but misses his target as Vibrava goes for another Sand Tomb attack. Combusken is prepared for this attack and disperses the sand once more and descends down with a hard kick to Vibrava. The two Pokémon crash into the ground as Vibrava is announced as unable to battle. May is announced as winner of this contest. Ash shows a bit of relief with May's victory as she is presented with the ribbon of the Chrysanthemum Convention. Lilian concludes the competition with the usual phrase of "See you next time". The sunset falls upon May and Brianna as with the first sighting of Drew, Brianna moves behind May and begins to blush. With their short meeting, Drew wishes Brianna luck as she quickly collapses. Drew reminds May that she only has two ribbons left until the Grand Festival and he then walks off into the distance with May staring at him, blushing.

As nighttime befalls Team Rocket, Jessie and Mime Jr. sit by the shoreside while James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet are worried about Jessie. The night concludes with Team Rocket left in despair and our heroine May with one more additional ribbon.

== Major events ==
* May wins the contest with Munchlax and Combusken, and earns her 3rd Kanto Ribbon.
* Combusken learns {{m|Mega Kick}}.
=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Brianna]]
* [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]]
* [[Contesta]]
* [[Sukizo]]
* Coordinators
* Audience

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{op|James|Mime Jr.}}; used by Jessie in the contest)
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{op|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{op|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Roselia}} ({{op|Drew|Roselia}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} (Brianna's) (Seiyū: 三木眞一郎 ''[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]''*)
* {{p|Surskit}} (Brianna's) (Seiyū: 西村ちなみ ''[[Chinami Nishimura]]''*)
* {{p|Castform}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Gardevoir}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Meditite}}
* {{p|Makuhita}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Hypno}}

{{Speculated VA footnote}}

== Trivia ==
[[Image:Battle Frontier - Satoshi's Lineup 3.jpg|205px|thumb|right|Ash's Sceptile in the opening]]
* [[Ash's Sceptile]] was added to the [[Battle Frontier (song)|opening]] credits.
* In the Japanese version of this episode Drew's Roselia's voice was supplied by a different, uncredited voice actor for this episode due to the absence of its regular actress, [[Ikue Ohtani]].
* [[Sarah Natochenny]] becomes the English voice actress for [[Drew's Roselia]] as of this episode, as it is its first appearance since the voice acting switch.
* [[James's Mime Jr.]] uses {{m|Tickle}}, {{m|Teeter Dance}}, and {{m|Mimic}} in the contest, because it didn't have as much stock audio as [[Ash's Pikachu]].
=== Errors ===
* Combusken was misspelled as ''Combuskin'' on the dub's title card. This was later corrected, though the error remained on the DVD version and when it reaired on October 9, 2008.
* After May beats Jessie in the battle round, Lilian says, "...and May moves on to the final round!" But in reality, she had to defeat another opponent before moving on to the final round against Brianna.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==

* French: '''{{tt|Troisième ruban|Third ribbon}}'''
*Italian: '''{{tt|Una rivale anche in amore|A rival also in love}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''Combusken espontáneo'''
* Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Combuskión espontánea!|Spontaneus Combuskion!|}}'''
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Talk:AG162

2008-12-28T00:52:17Z

Pokeresp: New page: It's written in the trivia: * Drew's Roselia's voice was supplied by a different, uncredited voice actor for this episode due to the absence of its regular actress, Ikue O...

It's written in the [[AG162#Trivia|trivia]]:
* Drew's Roselia's voice was supplied by a different, uncredited voice actor for this episode due to the absence of its regular actress, Ikue Ohtani.

And a bit later:
* Sarah Natochenny becomes the English voice actress for Drew's Roselia as of this episode, as it is its first appearance since the voice acting switch.

Should we merge this or did something strange happen with the actors? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 00:52, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

Queen of the Serpentine!

2008-12-24T14:02:11Z

Pokeresp: (Hello, I'm back) Just a name redirect

#REDIRECT [[AG158]]

Mew (Pokémon)

2008-09-11T16:07:09Z

Pokeresp: /* In the anime */ mispritn

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Mew |
jname=ミュウ |
tmname=Mew |
image=151Mew.png |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=151 |
jdex=250 |
hdex=306 |
fdex=213 |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=New Species |
height-ftin=1′04″ |
height-m=0.4 |
weight-lbs=8.8 |
weight-kg=4.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Synchronize |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=30,720 |
effortyield=3 HP |
expyield=64 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gender=none |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Pink |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=mew |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Mew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウ''' ''Mew'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon. It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Mew has been notorious since its discovery for its ability to learn every machine move, unique amongst all known Pokémon.

Mew is the last Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Dex number|Kanto Pokédex]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Mew is normally described as a pink cat-like creature. Mew's hair is so fine, it can only be seen under a microscope. It has a long, skinny tail. Mew has big hind legs, like a {{wp|rabbit}} and short arms with three-fingered paws. Mew has triangle-shaped ears and baby-blue eyes. Mew is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon. It also vaguely resembles a fetus, as it's often depicted in a pink orb similar to an amniotic sac and its tail as an umbilical cord.

====Gender differences====
Mew is a genderless Pokémon.
====Special abilities====
Mew's main abilities include turning invisible at will, creating force-fields of psychic energy and being able to {{m|transform}} into any one of the other 492 species of Pokémon. Mew is capable of wielding every [[type]] of attack possible.

===Behavior===
Mew is an intelligent Pokémon and will only appear to someone with a pure heart. It also acts very childish, wanting everybody it trusts to play with it and laughing most of the time.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rare Pokémon|Rare Pokémon]]]]
Reports found on Burned Mansion found in [[Cinnabar Island]] in the Kanto region speak of expeditions of scientists, either independent or Team Rocket-run which had sighted Mew in {{wp|Guyana}}, South America, the place where its first sighting was reported. However, since Mew can either make itself invisible or transform itself into any other Pokémon, very few people have knowingly seen it, and it is considered a "mirage" by most.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Considering Mew's unique lifestyle as a floating Psychic Pokémon, and that no terrestrial animal resembles it, there is not a known diet for Mew.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Mew1.PNG|right|thumb|Mew from [[Mewtwo Strikes Back]].]]
Two different Mew appeared in Pokémon movies. In the first, ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{OBP|Mew|Mewtwo Strikes Back}} engaged in a battle with its clone, {{an|Mewtwo}}. Additionally, this Mew was seen in the TV Special Movie ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', though since Mewtwo is contemplating life via flashback at the time (he is in Purity Lake being restored), it is unclear whether this is the real Mew in Purity Lake, or if it is a flashback Mew. In the eighth movie, ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', [[Mew (Lucario and the Mystery of Mew)|another Mew]] kidnapped [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Team Rocket]]'s {{MTR}}.

[[Image:Mew Harp.JPG|left|thumb|[[Nando|Nando's]] Mew Harp]][[Lawrence III]]'s actions in ''[[The Power of One]]'' were apparently set in motion due to an Ancient Mew card; the card itself was actually shown in the movie.

A [[Mirage Pokémon|Mirage]] Mew appears in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', and helps to frustrate the plans of [[Mirage Master]].

[[Nando]] has a harp that is designed based on Mew.

A Mew appears in the [[boss fantasy]] of [[DP092]]. It marks the first appearance of Mew in the anime, and that all Pokémon from Generation I has appeared in the anime at some point.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Special===
Mew debuted in its own round in the [[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Special)|Red, Green & Blue]] chapter, ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''. Here, {{Special|Red}} and {{Special|Green}} see one in [[Pallet Town]] and try to catch it, but they fail. The ''phantom Pokémon'' was chased by [[Team Rocket]].

It later appeared in the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, where it saved Red and the people of [[Vermilion City]] from the impending crash of the TR helicopter.

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

==Other appearances==
[[Image:Mew Brawl.jpg|right|thumb|Mew in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Mew will sometimes appear out of a [[Poké Ball]]. When summoned, it will use {{m|Fly}} to leave the arena. The summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 10,000 points.

After unlocking every character in Melee, there is a 1 in 251 chance of Mew appearing from a Poké Ball. The thrower of the Poké Ball receives the same "Mew Catcher" bonus.

Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in Brawl, the chance of it appearing is 1 in 493 this time. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Mew's case, the items are CDs. However, once all the pick-up CDs are obtained, it will drop Stickers instead.

===[[Pokémon Snap]]===
Mew appears in the seventh course, [[Rainbow Cloud]]. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty in photographing Mew effectively make it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when photographed, so players must throw a series of Pester Balls or Food at Mew to get it to come out for a proper shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2500 points, making it the highest ranking Pokémon in the game with a highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size and pose.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Mew is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Grass Cornet]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
|yellowdex=When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
|golddex= Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
|silverdex=Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
|crystaldex=Because it can learn any [[move]], some people began research to see if it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
|rubydex=Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
|sapphiredex=Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
|emeralddex=A Mew is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
|firereddex=A Pokémon of South America that was thought to have been extinct. It is very intelligent and learns any move.
|leafgreendex=So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
|stadiumdex=A mythical Pokémon of South America. A growing number of people have seen it recently.
|stadium2dex=Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
|diamonddex=Because it can use all kinds of [[move]]s, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
|pearldex=Because it can use all kinds of [[move]]s, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
|}}

===Game locations===
[[image:Wildmew.jpg|thumb|right|A wild Mew found using the [[Mew glitch]]]]
Mew can be obtained in the Pokémon Red and Blue versions by using the [[Mew glitch]]. The Mew glitch also enable countless other normal and rarely-seen [[Glitch|glitched Pokémon]] to be seen and captured, although some of them have been known to cause trouble to people's games.

Mew is otherwise obtainable only in [[Nintendo promotional event]]s, historically through a direct trade. In [[Pokémon Emerald]], it may be found in [[Faraway Island]], a location that may be reached only with the promotion-only item [[Old Sea Map]]. After certain conditions are met, a Mew can be transferred to a Generation IV game from [[My Pokémon Ranch]].

{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Nintendo event]] |
yarea=[[Nintendo event]] |
gsarea=[[Nintendo event]] |
carea=[[Nintendo event]] |
erarity=One |
earea=[[Faraway Island]] (requires [[Old Sea Map]]) |
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
palarea=Forest |
}}

 
====In side games====
[[Image:SnapMew.jpg|thumb|Mew in Pokémon Snap]]
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Snap]]
| [[Rainbow Cloud]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| [[Buried Relic]] (36F-98F)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Olive Jungle]] (Event mission 3)
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Mystery Jungle]] (Interior)
|-
| [[My Pokémon Ranch]]
| Store 999 Pokémon{{tt|*|This Mew is received from Hayley, and can then be uploaded to a Diamond or Pearl}}
|}

Also, in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, Mew is available as a [[rental Pokémon]] for the Master Ball level of the Prime Cup.

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=100 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk=100 |
SpDef=100 |
Special=100 |
Speed=100 }}

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

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

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

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Mew}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|1|Mew}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Transform|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|10|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|30|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|40|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|50|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|60|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|70|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|80|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|90|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|100|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Psychic|Psychic|4|1|Mew}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM02]]|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM09]]|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|10|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM50]]|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM54]]|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM55]]|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM62]]|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM64]]|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM74]]|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[breeding]]====
As a legendary Pokémon, Mew cannot breed.

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|psychic|psychic|4|1|Mew}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5|Cool|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Softboiled|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{tutor/note|4}}

==== By [[Event|events]] ====

{{movelistspecial|psychic|psychic|4|1|Mew}}
{{mlentry4special|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Palcity Mew, Japan, July 15-September 2, 2007|Palcity Events]]|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Beauty|2|||50}}
{{mlentry4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Palcity Mew, Japan, July 15-September 2, 2007|Palcity Events]] and [[My Pokémon Ranch#Mew|My Pokémon Ranch]]|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[My Pokémon Ranch#Mew|My Pokémon Ranch]]|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[My Pokémon Ranch#Mew|My Pokémon Ranch]]|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|70|20|Smart|2}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=psychic |
ndex=151 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=0.9% |
area=Final Island |
P1= It makes me happy being with you! |
P2= Oh, no! My HP is half gone! |
P3= I can't go on! My HP is almost gone! |
PL= I leveled up! Doesn't that make you happy? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Psychic |
typeA= Psychic |
field= None |
loop=18 |
MinEXP=150 |
MaxEXP=150 |
browser= Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/0|151|Mew|1|Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=151|
name=Mew|
}}

==Trivia==
* Mew (then spelled ミュー, not ミュウ) was the first Pokémon trademark ever registered (granted on March 31, 1994, registration number 2636685 part 12), before even Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター), which was granted on December 26, 1997.
** ミュウ was registered on August 6, 1999, registration number 4302090.
* Mew is also the first Pokémon trademark ever applied for; the application was submitted on May 9, 1990, application number 平2-51989; before even Pocket Monsters, which was submitted September 11, 1995.
** ミュウ was submitted on June 17, 1997, application number 平9-128909.
* Mew was the only Pokémon of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the [[Pokérap]].
* Mew was a little known secret when [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]] were first released in Japan. Even Nintendo was not initially aware that Satoshi Tajiri had programmed it into the game.
* The user-designed [[wp:Neopet|Neopet]] species known as the '''Shoyru''' was based on Mew with draconic aspects added.
* Lost scientific reports found in the burned mansion of Cinnabar Island state that Mew '''gave birth'''. The scientists named the newborn "Mewtwo". This breaks up the basic reproduction method of Pokémon - eggs. However, Mew, as with most legendary Pokémon, cannot produce eggs. Possibly, Mew was fertilized ''in vitro'', and thus it could give birth. This may account for the fact that {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} are, too, incapable of producing eggs: They are fertilized by their male counterparts and reproduce in a mammal-like fashion.
* In [[Generation III]], Mew was the only [[Kanto]] Pokémon not catchable in either [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed or LeafGreen]], as well as the only legendary Kanto Pokémon catchable in [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]]. It received an in-game location while {{p|Jirachi}} did not.
* Starting with [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]], a special flag must be set on Mew, otherwise it will not obey its trainer. This also goes for {{p|Deoxys}}.
* Mew is the only genderless Pokémon able to learn {{m|Attract}} and {{m|Captivate}}; however, when used by Mew, they will always fail.
* Mew was considered by many to be the ancestor of all Pokémon until [[Generation IV]], when {{p|Arceus}} is said in legend to be the "Original One" who shaped the {{pkmn|universe}} with its 1,000 arms.
** even still, Mew's D/P pokédex entry stated that it was believed to be the ancestor of all pokémon.
* Despite the Pokédex saying repeatedly that Mew can learn any move, it notably cannot learn moves unavailable other than by [[level]]ing up, [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s, and [[move tutor]]s. Even then, it cannot learn {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, or {{m|Draco Meteor}} by tutoring.
*Mew was the second Pokémon ever to be seen on the English anime since it is the second Pokémon to appear in the opening theme song, following Mewtwo.
*Mew's English name is along with that of {{p|Muk}} the shortest of all Pokémon, written with only 3 letters.
*Even though Mew is shown multiple times to turn invisible, it is unable to learn {{m|Camouflage}}. It is also commonly seen Teleporting in the anime, while in the games, the only way to get a legit Mew with {{m|Teleport}} is from [[My Pokémon Ranch]] in [[Generation IV]], or by teaching it [[TM30]] in [[Generation I]]. However it may still utilize both of these moves (along with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, and {{m|Draco Meteor}}) through the use of {{m|Metronome}}.
* Unlike most [[Legendary Pokémon|legendaries]], Mew needs only 1,059,860 Exp. to get to Level 100, whereas most [[Legendary Pokémon|legendaries]] need 1,250,000. It shares this trait with both {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
* Mew's sprite in the original Japanese [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green]] as well as all of its [[Generation I]] backsprites feature notably different physical features for Mew than later appearances, especially its head, neck, and back.
* Mew's [[Generation II]] sprites feature it with a noticeably shortened tail which was carried on to [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]][[Pokémon Emerald Version|, and Emerald]]. The tail was changed back to its extra long skinny appearance in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]] though.
* In some scenes in "Mewtwo Strikes Back" Mew is a white color.
===Origin===
Mew shares some traits with felines. It is also similar to a vertebrate {{wp|embryo}}. It is purported by scientists to be the ancestor of all other Pokémon, a reference to the {{wp|Recapitulation theory}}.

====Name origin====
Mew's name may refer to its {{wp|cat}}-like appearance, with ''mew'' being the sound a kitten makes, the Japanese word ''unique'' (myō), or the English word ''{{wp|mutant}}'' (myūtanto).

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Mew
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Mew
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 뮤 ''Myu''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]: 夢夢

==Related articles==
* [[Mew (Mewtwo Strikes Back)]]
* [[Mew (Lucario and the Mystery of Mew)]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Mew (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://fan.flying-so-high.net/mew/ Mirage], the fanlisting for Mew.
*[http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=Mew Snapshots of Mew from Super Smash Bros. Brawl]

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S09

2008-09-09T21:14:12Z

Pokeresp: /* Important events */ Let us have compassion...

{{SeasonInfobox
|name=Pokémon: Battle Frontier
|image=[[Image:BattleFrontierTS.PNG|240px]]
|caption=Battle Frontier title screen.
|number=9
|opening=[[Battle Frontier (song)|Battle Frontier]]
|numeps=47
|firstep=AG146
|lastep=AG191
|region=Kanto
|series=Advanced Generation
|previous=Pokémon: Advanced Battle
|next=Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl
}}
'''Pokémon: Battle Frontier''' is the ninth season of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the final season of the [[Advanced Generation series|Advanced Generation]] English-language dub. It is comprised of episodes 146-191 of the original Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation series. It follows [[Ash Ketchum]] as he continues to collect symbols from the [[Kanto]] [[Battle Frontier]] while {{an|May}} participates in [[Pokémon contest]]s. It began with ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 2006 in the United States, and ended with ''[[AG191|Home is Where the Start Is]]'', which originally aired on March 3, 2007.

The English dub underwent many changes at the start of the season. [[4Kids Entertainment]]'s licensing rights to the dub expired and in an agreement with [[Pokémon USA]] they decided not to renew, resulting in a [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|recasting controversy]] among some fans. Meanwhile, [[Kids' WB!]] (a broadcast network) dropped all anime from its lineup leading to [[Cartoon Network]] (a cable network) picking up the series.

It is preceded by [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] and is succeeded by [[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]] which starts the saga based on the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl games]]. It should be noted that the concept of seasons does not exist in Japan. An invention of the American animation and television industry, a season is the only way to differentiate one story arc, such as ''Advanced Battle'', from any other in the [[Advanced Generation series|Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation]] series. Unlike in Japan, where episodes are aired almost every week of the year, and the only differentiation is that between {{cat|Anime series|series}}, in America episodes are aired in usually 52-episode blocks, or "seasons," for several months before taking a break of several months to allow production on the next batch of episodes to begin.

See the [[list of Advanced Generation episodes#Pok.C3.A9mon_Battle_Frontier|list of Advanced Generation episodes]] for a list of Pokémon: Battle Frontier episodes.

{{spoilers}}
==Important events==
{|class = "expandable"
|-
!align=left|List of most important events (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* Ash and company runs into Pokémon Ranger [[Solana]], who is searching for an injured {{p|Celebi}}. ([[AG155]])
* Brock enters his first Pokémon contest at Gardenia Town. ([[AG167]])
* Ash and company runs into Solana again, as they encounter a wild {{p|Deoxys}}. ([[AG171]])
* May participates in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]] located at the [[Indigo Plateau]]. She ends up in the top four after defeating [[Harley]] and [[Drew]], and then losing to [[Solidad]]. ([[AG179]], [[AG180]], [[AG181]])
* Ash and his friends learn from [[Professor Oak]] about [[Sinnoh]], a region located north of [[Kanto]]. ([[AG186]])
* May learns that Drew, Harley, and Solidad plan to enter Pokémon contests in the Johto region.
* Ash calls for his {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} for his match against Brandon. ([[AG188]])
* Ash completes the Battle Frontier with his victory at the [[Pyramid King Brandon|Battle Pyramid]]. He is offered a position as a [[Frontier Brain]], but he declines. ([[AG189]])
* Ash enters his Pokémon contest at Terracotta Town. ([[AG190]])
* The group parts ways. Brock goes back home in [[Pewter City]]. May plans to compete in Pokémon contests in the [[Johto]] region after leaving Kanto. Ash returns to [[Pallet Town]] ([[AG191]])
* Ash meets up with {{Gary}}, who came from [[Sinnoh]]. Ash and Gary battle, with [[Ash's Pikachu]] losing to [[Gary's Electivire]].
* Ash decides to follow Gary back into [[Sinnoh]], and leaves all his Pokémon, except {{AP|Pikachu}}, at [[Professor Oak]]'s ranch. However, {{TP|Ash|Aipom}} quickly follows Ash and rejoins him.
* [[Team Rocket]] continues to follow Ash into [[Sinnoh]].
|}

===Party changes===
====Additions====
The following Pokémon are obtained:
* [[James's Mime Jr.]] ([[AG147]])
* [[Brock's Sudowoodo|Brock's Bonsly]] ([[AG156]])
* [[May's Eevee]] ([[AG157]])
* [[Ash's Aipom]] ([[AG181]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Brock's {{p|Mudkip}} [[AG148|→]] {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}
* Ash's {{p|Phanpy}} [[AG154|→]] {{AP|Donphan}}
* Ash's {{p|Grovyle}} [[AG161|→]] {{AP|Sceptile}}
* Brock's {{p|Onix}} → {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} (while under [[Forrest]]'s care; debut in [[AG176]])
* May's {{p|Combusken}} [[AG190|→]] {{TP|May|Blaziken}}

====Releases====
*None
=====Other=====
* [[James's Chimecho]] (left with the caretakers of [[James]]'s summer home, [[AG147]])
* [[Ash's Sceptile]] (left at Oak's lab [[AG191]])
* [[Ash's Corphish]] (left at Oak's lab [[AG191]])
* [[Ash's Swellow]] (left at Oak's lab [[AG191]])
* [[Ash's Donphan]] (left at Oak's lab [[AG191]])

===Pokémon contests===
May wins [[Pokémon contest]]s in these locations:

* {{ka|Silver Town}} ([[AG151]])
* [[Chrysanthemum Island]] ([[AG162]])
* [[Gardenia Town]] ([[AG167]])
* [[Mulberry Town]] ([[AG174]])
* [[Terracotta Town]] ([[AG191]]) (tied with {{Ash}})

===Battle Frontier===
Ash defeats the following [[Frontier Brain]]s:
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Greta]] ([[AG149]])
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tucker]] ([[AG153]])
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Lucy]] ([[AG158]])
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spenser]] ([[AG164]])
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Anabel]] ([[AG170]])
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]] ([[AG189]])

==In other languages==
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|Pokémon: Batalla de la Frontera|Pokémon: Frontier Battle}}'''

{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=Pokémon: Advanced Battle |
prevtitle=Advanced Battle |
nextlink=Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl |
nexttitle=Diamond and Pearl |
episodelist=Advanced Generation series|
series=Advanced Generation series}}

[[Category:Anime seasons|09]]
[[Category:Advanced Generation episodes]]

Talk:AG033

2008-09-05T20:31:41Z

Pokeresp: /* Isn't the image copied from Serebii.net? */

== Isn't the image copied from Serebii.net? ==

I believe it should be deleted if it is, because I somehow doubt permission was given. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 15:44, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
:You mean [[Image:0006.JPG]]? Well, it's a screenshot from the anime and it cannot be copyrighted by Serebii.net, even if it's hosted on that server. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 20:31, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

User:Pokeresp/Sandbox

2008-08-20T22:53:15Z

Pokeresp: /* Some experiment with links */

==Hidden text block==
===Attempt 1. Unsuccessful.===
An attempt to create a hidden text block, which would lock after being open.

{|table width="500px" border="1px"
|-
|-
|<code>
<html> 
<a href="javascript:void('')" onclick="this.style.display='none';document.getElementById('songfirstverse').style.display='block'">Sing a song, please!</a>

:''I wanna be the very best''
:''Like no-one ever was.''
:''To catch them is my real test,''
:''To train them is my cause.''

:<a href="javascript:void('')" id="showkanto" name="showkanto" onclick="this.style.display='none';document.getElementById('showjohto').style.display='none';document.getElementById('kantoverse').style.display='block'">Kanto, please!"</a>
:<a href="javascript:void('')" id="showjohto" name="showjohto" onclick="this.style.display='none';document.getElementById('showkanto').style.display='none';document.getElementById('johtoverse').style.display='block'">Johto, please!"</a>


:''I will travel across the land,''
:''Search in far and wide.''
:''Is Pokémon to understand''
:''The power that's inside?''


:''My whole life has led to this,''
:''Time to test my skills''
:''I know I just can't miss''
:''Gonna show the world''

</html>
</code>
|}

If only <a>'s were interpreted as normal hyperlinks, but, sadly, embedding html is not allowed, so <html> won't work...

===Attempt 2. Semi-successful===
{| class="expandable"
|-
!align=left|Something is hidden here
|-
| Well, this table has no border and no fixed width, but its title won't move when "[show]" is clicked. At least in my browser.
|}

==Some experiment with links==
For personal use.

[[EP001]]
{{evostone|Dawn Stone}}
{{evostone|Not Existing Stone}}
[[Poké Ball|Dive Ball]]
[[Poké Ball|Foobar Ball]]
[[Foobar]]!
==JWBF==
Hello, Pokémon world!

User:Pokeresp/Sandbox

2008-08-20T22:52:13Z

Pokeresp: /* Some experiment with links */

User:Pokeresp/Sandbox

2008-08-20T22:51:29Z

Pokeresp: /* Some experiment with links */

Talk:Main Page/Archive 6

2008-08-18T06:35:07Z

Pokeresp: /* Can't Upload */

'''This is the [[Bulbapedia:Talk page|talk page]] for the Bulbapedia's front page. If you have a general comment about the wiki, please consider placing it in [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=195 our forum].'''

== Previous discussions ==

* [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 1|Archive 1]]
* [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 2|Archive 2]]
* [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 3|Archive 3]]
* [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 4|Archive 4]]
* [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 5|Archive 5]]

== Congrats Bulbapedia ==

http://www.quantcast.com/bulbapedia.com

Congrats on all of the hits. I'm only confused on the gender demographic.[[User:GJPal|GJ]] 01:35, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

:You do realize that's an Advertisement right? --[[User:Force Fire|Force Fire]] 01:19, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

::I don't know whether Quantcast screwed up, or whether they're actually referring to a separate site. See, http://www.bulbapedia.com isn't affiliated with Bulbagarden or this wiki, to my knowledge. We're a different web address. So, either Quantcast's research does reflect our site and they just assumed our suffix was .com, or those stats actually have nothing to do with this wiki. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 01:40, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Actually, bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net is listed in the "similar audience" column to the right. I guess people go to bulbapedia.com when they hear about the site but not the URL. Anyway, [http://www.quantcast.com/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net we're doing even better] than bulbapedia.com. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Talk))]] 01:54, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
::::wow, i didnt know that many of you guys were asain... -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 03:09, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::I wonder, can Quantcast tell the difference between Asians and wannabe-Asians? A good number of users here use Japanese or Japanese-inspired names... my name's Japanese-inspired, and I'm born in NYC. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 03:16, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::I'm vietnamese, that's asian, but I was born in LA, the state~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Poke]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|maniac]][[Special:Random|102]] 03:20, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::Thanks for the correct info. There is still more girls though. I thought girls didn't exist on the Internet. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:GJPal|GJPal]] ([[User talk:GJPal|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/GJPal|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
::::::::they dont. its just lots of boys using their mothers computer. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 04:40, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::Or as World of Warcraft has shown us, its just guys pretending they are girls....[[User:Oak-leaf Knight|[[User:Oak-leaf Knight]]]] 04:42, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::::::Does that mean Tina? PachirisuLover12? Pie? Zhen Lin? no, he is a boy~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Poke]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|maniac]][[Special:Random|102]] 04:43, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::::they could be. we dont know. thats the magic of the internet. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 04:46, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
You said it, not me...[[User:Oak-leaf Knight|[[User:Oak-leaf Knight]]]] 04:45, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:Begs the question on why guys would want to act as girls.
:...On second thougts, don't answer that. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 05:27, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
::Errrr, I don't know. They want to be gay? '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''09:30 4 Jun 2008'''''
:::I'm a G.i.r.l. too! (Guy In Real Life) --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 10:21, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
You idiots girls do exist on the internet i am a real girl but that does not mean that all girls do not like to get on the internet or like pokémon or stuff like that but i do you idiots. but i still love getting on bulbapedia and next time don't assume that girls do not exist on the internet next time or i will punch you people(and possibly the server) in the stupid face![[User:Ukira Grace 611|'''''UkiraGrace''''']][[User talk:Ukira Grace 611|'''''611''''']] 21:51, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
:Whoa, chill out + old discussion much. I'm a girl too, and everyone knows that there are some girls on this website, nevermind just the internet in general. You've never heard the joke about there being no girls on the internet? They're not trying to be mean, it's just something everyone says. In fact, I'm just a figment of your imagination. :) --'''[[User:Gabbie|gabbie]]''' | '''[[User_talk:Gabbie|talk]]''' 22:01, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
----
Well done, Bulbapedia. You have crawled your way up into the ranks where when people search for Pikachu, they get our page on Pikachu. Well done indeed...'''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''11:24 17 Jun 2008'''''
:Right behind Wikipedia's article on Pikachu, of course. :D --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 11:35, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
::We're ahead for every other Pokaman. Proves how hard our contributors have been working. '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''12:54 17 Jun 2008'''''

== Who Misspelled Categorized and Categorizing? ==
Fix the spelling. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:AaronV28|AaronV28]] ([[User talk:AaronV28|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/AaronV28|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:Typical human response. It's American English, not British. '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''07:24 2 Jun 2008'''''
::American English would have the "z" in catergorizing. Since we use American English, it should be changed. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 12:13, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
:::It has been stated not to change from one to the other for the sheer sake of it. Either can be used, but American English is preferred. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 12:33, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
::::Wait, ''where'' is it misspelled anyway? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:53, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::I changed it. It should be the last one in the history. That's why Glinn yelled abut changing it. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 22:59, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::Yelling GENERALLY USES CAPS LOCK LIKE THIS to emphasise its point. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 08:02, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::I used yelled as a generic term. Would you rather I have said {{tt|talked|or wrote?}} matter-of-factly? ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 14:51, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

== Collapsible Navboxes ==

can bulbapedia do collapsible boxes, and if so, how? '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|808080|Origami}}{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|FF8000|Guy}}-{{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|808080|Talk}}-{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|FF8000|Contribs}}-{{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy/Mudkipz|0080FF|Mudkipz}}''' 21:14, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
:We can, yes, we just haven't yet because we're against pretty much just jacking everyone's code. We likely will soon enough. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:51, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
::But wikipedia and bulbapedia both run on mediawiki, so everything that works on one will work on the other, so why the big 'stealing other wikis code is not nice' thing? '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|808080|Origami}}{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|FF8000|Guy}}-{{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|808080|Talk}}-{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|FF8000|Contribs}}-{{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy/Mudkipz|0080FF|Mudkipz}}''' 23:02, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Depending on the .js or .css coding we use, there's a few that are out there specifically to be used by anyone, so they're safe to take. I know of two types of collapsible boxes, I think... if I can just find the right one, I can check the source on it, it's easy enough to get up and running. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 09:32, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
::::is it done yet? '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|ff8000|Lord}} of {{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|ff8000|Ori}}{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|ff8000|gami}}''' 11:37, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
:::::I don't think I like them... They make things inconvienent and they subtract from the pages overall view. They make articles look lesss...complete. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 11:39, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
::::::They've been added now. Inconvenient is only a matter of perspective; yes, you need to click to read everything, but at the same time, on pages that need collapsible boxes, it's easier to find what you're looking for when the big stuff's hidden initially. Anyway, see [[User talk:Poke/CollapsibleTables.js]] for the coding and instructions. You can format and color the tables just like any other table, so no worries about messing up themes or a page's "overall view". --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 00:15, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

== Anime pics ==

How do you get pictures of the anime episodes? If I try to play one on my computer and press "Print Scrn", the window where the video was is black. Is there any way around this? --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 23:04, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
:We just get them fro Filb.de. But if you have Windows Movie Maker or some other type of movie maker, you can take screenshots from there. I'm sure websites like Filb.de use some special kind of program to get screenshots. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 23:07, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
::DVD Shrink saved the DVD as a .ifo file, and Windows Movie Maker won't let me open it. What file type do I need to convert it to and how do I convert it to the correct type? --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 23:11, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

::: [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=RNWE%2CRNWE%3A2005-03%2CRNWE%3Aen&q=.ifo+converter] [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]] 03:44, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

I have the "download codecs automatically" box checked, and I'm on an administrator account, but I get the error message:

<pre width="100%">The file F:\My Documents\My Videos\Pokémon The Rise of Darkrai.avi cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to import the file again.</pre>

I've tried closing and restarting Windows Movie Maker several times but it still gives me the error. --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 20:47, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

:If you could pause it without messing up the image, maybe you could just photo it. [[User:Theininen|Theininen]] 20:00, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
::A lot of video players have a feature that allows you to take screenshots. Media Player Classic is a good one. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 20:05, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

== James' not James's!!!!!! ==

EVERY SINGLE POSSESIVE FORM FOR JAMES ON THIS SITE IS WRONG! The possesive form of James is James', NOT James's[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 13:09, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:Then fix it when you see it's wrong. -[[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 13:51, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:: Actually, both ''James's'' and ''James''' are [http://www.bartleby.com/141/strunk.html#1 accepted] [http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/possessives.htm possessive] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostrophe#Possessive_apostrophe forms]. (Note that that the 's is insisted upon in the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLA_style_manual The MLA Style Manual]'', as well as the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elements_of_Style Elements of Style]'' which I believe is the writing standard we follow at Bulbapedia) The key is uniformity in the writing, thus, why ''James's'' is used on the Bulbapedia. [[User:Trainer-c|Trainer-c]] 13:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Now that they are moved, doesn't that mean we have double redirects everywhere?!? ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]''
::::But proper english has '''s''' not '''s's'''. See here http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_apost.html [[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 14:01, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::Okay, I'll get right on that. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 14:04, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::: The links I provided clearly state that ''both'' are in fact "proper English" and anyone that has written professionally adheres to the ''Elements of Style'', and ''The MLA Style Manual''. I would ask about this on the forums before going wild with editing and redirecting everything.
:::::::I really don't think that this will work because both the OP and the TP Templates/shortlinks only work and will result in James's Pokémon. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 14:15, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::The very page you cite does not support your claim. I quote, "add 's to the singular form of the word (even if it ends in -s)". James is, of course, singular. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 15:18, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::I asked my English teacher today, and it confirmed my thoughts that it's always just an apostrophe at the end of a name if the name ends with s. [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Por''']][[User:Porygon-Z/Trade|'''ygo''']][[User_talk:Porygon-Z|'''n-Z''']] 17:01, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::Let's not forget it's the same English teachers who tell us that prepositions are not appropriate words to end sentences with. They are not always correct. '''James's''' is correct and the standard on Bulbapedia, end of discussion. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 02:05, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
And apparently there are people who will never learn. Due to actions by a user called, fittingly enough, {{u|Arbok and Weezing}}, every article starting with "James's" can no longer be moved by someone who doesn't have sysop powers. This blatant disregard for style left me with no choice. This whole issue has been discussed over and over again, and still people insist that the "James's" way is 100% incorrect. Please contact a sysop if a legitimate title change is necessary (such as [[James's Mime Jr.]] evolving, NOT changing [[James's Chimecho]] to "James' Chimecho"). --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 06:05, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Isn't it funny that people are fighting over whether an "s" goes on the end of James or not? People should learn that it's a certain way on Bulbapedia and that they should abide by it.--[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:16, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
:It's not so much that they argue...it's just...are ''tantrums'' necessary? And English is probably the worst of them all in terms of consistency. There's ten million ways to do everything. (So yeah...no screaming about it please.)--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 08:00, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
::This is probably where it is confusing people. There is a rule for names ending in "s" "vowel" "s". They probably think James falls under it when it doesn't. The only two names that do are Jesus and Moses. So those are the only two names and they actually should be Jesus' and Moses'. Those are the ''only two!'' ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 13:20, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
:::Correction, I asked the Advanced Placement English teacher from my school which it should be (who has a doctorate in english!) and she said that it should always be James's and the only ones that do apply (Jesus and Moses) can actually go either way. So from now on, it should be James's, the ''correct'' way! ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 13:36, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

== Wait a sec...... ==

How does this user [[User:SharkJamez]] have stuff on the user account if he joined after the 24th of march.
*20:08, June 6, 2008 SharkJamez (Talk | contribs) New user ‎
(When he joined)
[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 13:59, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

:That's due to the content having originally been posted on the talk page. Even prior to the userspace ban, there were instances where people had posted content more appropriate for the User namespace in the User talk namespace, and since this content didn't appear to be a blatant attempt to get around the userspace ban, the content was moved. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:14, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

== Look what I found ==

Look at this video I found on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsopjAc2xok

--'''''Posted by''''' [[User:Deadlymethane|'''''Deadly''''']][[User talk:Deadlymethane|'''''methane''''']] '''at''' 20:16, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
:Interesting. Too bad it doesn't really have a use yet. -- [[User:Bug Catcher Jam|Unown Q]] 03:40, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
::It worked for me. I'm pressed for time, though, and not keen to experiment a lot. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:43, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:::What do you mean it has no use? If no AR was used used in that video, then you could get the events with tweaking. --'''''Posted by''''' [[User:Deadlymethane|'''''Deadly''''']][[User talk:Deadlymethane|'''''methane''''']] '''at''' 23:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
::::I still cant figure out how to tweak.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 00:44, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::Go crazy on the D-pad. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:05, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

== My talk page ==

Is gone. Completely gone. As In I can not find any history, or anything...[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 18:32, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
:Boo-hoo. Don't use it for useless blog crap this time. That's not what it's for. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 18:36, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
::I did not use it for useless Blog $%^#. And even if the admins think I did, a warning would have been nice.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 18:38, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Your talk page had nonsense on it. We have been told to delete anything not having to do with Bulbapedia. Don't use your talk page for nonsense next time. You're not the only one this is going to happen to. -[[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 18:39, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
::::If I had been told that it would be wiped, I would have taken the axe to all the junk..... once again, would have been nice to have been forewarned[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 18:41, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
::::You had ''fanfiction'' on it. What exactly do you think the forums are for if you're cluttering the wiki up with tripe like that? [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:40, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
::::This has gone way beyond the point of "warning" people. Honestly though, you have been warned. The discussion on the Bulbapedia forum has been going on for long enough that everyone should have seen what was going to happen, and what kinds of things are unacceptable. This junk in the user space that has nothing to do with Bulbapedia has been killing the server, and we've put up with it long enough. If you want to store fanfiction on Bulbagarden, that's what library.bulbagarden.net is for. If you want to have long discussions about any topic, that's what BMGf is for. --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 00:32, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

Users with talk-page content that isn't about Bulbapedia should be warned ahead of time to give them time to back up the pages (this obviously applies only to things like fanfiction that the user might actually want to keep). --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 01:03, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
:They can retrieve the information from the history, so it really makes no difference if they're warned or not. --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 01:32, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
::Actually, when it is delted, you cant pull back from the history. And I already kiled the fan fic.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 01:49, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
:::When removing stuff from talk pages, it's a much better idea to blank the page, not delete it. Deletion does absolutely nothing that blanking wouldn't do in this situation; the pages are still retained in the server database. At the very least, give users the ability to see ''what'' got deleted. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 01:53, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

== Bots ==

How do you create bots? I want to make one myself rather than having someone else make one for me. --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 16:12, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
:If it isn't something that would be possible for me to do, I'd like a "shortcut" bot, named ShinyBot, that would change the following shortcuts into the correct code (to make editing easier by causing users to have to type less):

/d\→δ

/e\→é

/m\→♂

/f\→♀

//''Pokédex number''\\→<nowiki>[[Image:</nowiki>''Pokédex number''<nowiki>.png]]</nowiki>

/>''page name''<\→<nowiki>#redirect[[</nowiki>''page name''<nowiki>]]</nowiki>

/[''image name''][''image height''][''image width''][''title''][''page name'']\→<nowiki>{{Imagelink|</nowiki>''image name''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''image height''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''image width''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''title''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''page name''<nowiki>}}</nowiki>

More shortcuts possibly coming...

--[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 16:32, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

:Why not simply use the character palette? --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 19:21, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

::As opposed to creating a bot who's job would be to make every edit into two edits. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 19:24, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

== Images ==

The images [[Image:Escape Formula Example 2.png]] and [[Image:Escape Formula Example 3.png]] don't show up, despite the fact that I've uploaded them ([[a:Image:Escape Formula Example 2.png]] and [[a:Image:Escape Formula Example 3.png]]). --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 21:22, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

:It's a bug. Images uploaded on the Archives may not show up on the Bulbapedia side at first. The situation usually sorts itself out over time, so I'd recommend leaving them as is--it'll probably fix itself eventually. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 21:25, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

== Userspace ==

No, this isn't another whine or complaint, it's an idea. Instead of having the admins try to find some complex programming to make a edit limit, why not try to ask Bulbagarden to make a new area to put the userspace in? Have the userspace from the forums, the archives, the wiki, everything, on a new server? Just thought I'd throw the idea out there and have someone at least tell me why it won't work. [[User:Theininen|Thein]][[User talk:Theininen|inen]] 17:42, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
:Servers aren't free. -[[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 17:43, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah, but put some of the donations from all the divisions toward it, and tell people that it would bring back the userspace... [[User:Theininen|Thein]][[User talk:Theininen|inen]] 17:45, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

There's honestly no reason to actually have a userspace, i liked it better when i couldn't see mine. It's pointless unless you really want people to know every detail about you, IMO.[[User:Boywonder01|'''Boy''']][[User talk:Boywonder01|'''wonder''']][[Special:Contributions/Boywonder01|'''01''']] 17:52, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

Why not just redirect all userspace pages to talk pages and be done with it? -- [[User:Bug Catcher Jam|Unown Q]] 22:32, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
:at this point, it looks like the userspace will be dissallowed and user pages will have little information on them. seriously, you join to edit and contribute, not to show off [[User:MAGNEDETH/new evolutions|your ideas]]. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:44, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

Something to think about: Over on MarioWiki, one of our admins started a separate wiki (through wikia) called Userpedia, which is for all the community and fan crap. That might be a good solution to Bulbapedia's problems. -- [[User:Bug Catcher Jam|Unown Q]] 22:51, 18 June 2008 (UTC)
:I had heard about that, that's sort of what gave me the idea. [[User:Theininen|Thein]][[User talk:Theininen|inen]] 00:43, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
::It works out rather well, with the occasional overlap. I recently proposed to my fellow admins about doing what Bulbapedia did and just block all userspace edits. -- [[User:Bug Catcher Jam|Unown Q]] 01:00, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:I kinda like this ban, it weeds out the trolls and Bulbapedia moves forward.Of course, if it's permanent, you know the trolls will call shenanigans on the admins and the entire wiki.[[User:Boywonder01|'''Boy''']][[User talk:Boywonder01|'''wonder''']][[Special:Contributions/Boywonder01|'''01''']] 01:12, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:the idea may be an easy way out, but Zhen doesnt have the money to support ''another'' server. especially one for users to play around on. especially considering he already has [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php something like that]. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:31, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:: [http://www.wikia.com/ Free solutions do exist.] -- [[User:Bug Catcher Jam|Unown Q]] 03:30, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Wikia's only free money-wise. You pay for it in plenty of other ways. Trust me. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 04:10, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

::::Can someone tell me what servers are? I know thats what host the site, but what are they? [[User:Patriotfan09|'''Patriot''']][[User talk:Patriotfan09|'''fan''']][[User_talk:Patriotfan09/Phantom_Gym|'''09''']] 04:23, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::A Server is just a computer that has the entire website saved on it, basically. A much bigger computer then normal, of course... --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 06:28, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::Why not delete the user pages and user talk pages of users who dont use bulba anymore?[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 18:13, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::But then you have the problem of, what designates a user who doesn't use bulbapedia anymore? You can't ask them if they still use it, you can't be sure they'll give you an answer. Lots of users "lurk" (use the site, but don't necessarily edit all the time). Maybe a year's worth of inactivity, but that's not exactly easy to enforce.
:::::::I think userspace is still an important thing to have; it's always good to know who's who. A name only tells you so much. But there's a lot of stuff that doesn't need to be on a userpage. I want to know the editor, not know every little detail about the person and their family. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) is a good rule for userspace.
:::::::Re-enabling userspace with restrictions, either on size, or scope, or number of edits, or all of the above... seems like a good idea. The problem is, how to do this simply. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 18:28, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the info. [[User:Patriotfan09|'''Patriot''']][[User talk:Patriotfan09|'''fan''']][[User_talk:Patriotfan09/Phantom_Gym|'''09''']] 22:56, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

== Wouldnt this be cool? ==

wouldnt it be cool that the day we get our 10,000th article we could have like an online party or something. or just like a celebration if we could find a website that could do that or something. but it would be fun wouldnt it!

its just an idea...

--[[User:Hey1031|Hey1031]] 22:10, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

==Contents==
Hey, what happened to the contents column on the pages???????? --[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]] 03:33, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
:Which pages are you talking about in particular? Any examples?
:I believe if they're not showing up at all, there's an option in your preferences to turn them off, so check that you didn't turn that on by mistake... --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 13:06, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

::Ok And I mean on every page i go on --[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]]
:::Still works for me, on all the pages that should have Contents (ToC is, by default, only visible if there's about three or more sections on the page). Check your preferences, is my bet. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 16:20, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

== My Pokémon Ranch ==

This is a new game avaliable for download on Wii (and since it is WiiWare, you have to have WiFi). As I was playing earlier, I realized that when Haley brings in Pokémon to the ranch, a description of the species appears. I'm not sure if it's identical to any descriptions so far, but I think it might be useful if it's put under "Pokédex Description" on the appropriate pages, though it's not really a Pokédex. [[User:Crüsäder|Crüsäder]] 14:50, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

:Could be worth a shot since Gen I & II Pokémon have their "Stadium" descriptions. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:19, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

::The only problem is, it doesn't show descriptions for all Pokémon, only the ones she brings in (as far as I've found, anyway). [[User:Crüsäder|Crüsäder]] 18:24, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

:::Oh... Then maybe it's not that notable. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 18:37, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
::::If we can get a full set, it will probably be worth adding. How many Pokémon species can she bring in? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 18:50, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::She usually brings in one a day. [[User:Crüsäder|Crüsäder]] 16:09, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Is there potential for her to bring in one of every kind of Pokémon? ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 16:42, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

You can have 1000 Pokémon in there so if anyone is willing to wait 1000 days to find out, then maybe it is. I doubt she will bring in the event pokémon though... Rabla (i don't have a sig yet)

:Hayley brought in a {{p|Hariyama}} to my ranch yesterday and its description was the same as its Pokédex entry on Diamond and Pearl (both are the same). So I'm guessing this is the same for all Pokémon. As for Pokémon with two different Pokédex entries, I'm not sure which she'll use. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:13, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

== ads ==

what is with the much-hated ads on the wiki?!?!?! i hate them, and what was wrong with the google adbar at the top?? '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|ff8000|Lord}} of {{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|ff8000|Ori}}{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|ff8000|gami}}''' 11:17, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

:I was seeing them earlier, but now I don't anymore. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 13:20, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
::It depends on the skin u use.I have always used cologne blue, and as long as I am logged in, I see no ads.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 16:09, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

:::I always use monobook, because I've used it for so long, i know where everything is, and I like it. '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|ff8000|Lord}} of {{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|ff8000|Ori}}{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|ff8000|gami}}''' 16:20, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

I use cologne blue too, but I don't see the ads anymore when I'm logged out. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 16:25, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Some of the ads I've seen are a little racy. I'm an adult, so it doesn't really bother me, but I'd hate to hear of a kid whose mom flipped out because of some half-naked chicks on an otherwise kid-friendly Pokémon site. [[User:Amp|Amp]] 02:57, 9 July 2008 (UTC)
:Forums to report. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:42, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

I dont know if this is the right place, but im complaining about the ads. cant you do something? my computer keeps slowwing down to try and handle the pop ups. i want to look at Entei's move list, not see 'Mileys new video' or buy 'Phisiology'. please do something. {{unsigned|Chrishaylor}}
:If you sign in, you shouldn't see any ads at all, it was made that way. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 23:12, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
::that just forces people to join if they dont want to see the ads. '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|ff8000|Lord}} of {{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|ff8000|Ori}}{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|ff8000|gami}}''' 11:43, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

== Season 11? ==

Is it true that the 11th season will be Pokémon Diamond and Pearl:Battle Dimension ? I have heard a lot about this and i was wondering if anyone could confirm it... - Rabla

[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension| Pokémon Battle Dimension]]. Need more Proof? --[[User:Force Fire|Force]] [[User talk:Force Fire|Fire]] 08:54, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I've been watching battle dimension for over 2 months now so I dont get what your talking about. --[[User:Hey1031|Hey1031]] 13:00, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
::Maybe this person is from a different country that hasn't aired any yet, did you think of that??!! ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 14:22, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Where i am they haven't even finished Diamond and Pearl yet -Rabla

Yes some countries don't stay with the US or Japan dub some may be more behind on the series--[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]] 06:26, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

==12 articles left==
Number 10.000 is coming. [[User:MathijsP|MathijsP]] 08:10, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

== YAY! 10,000 ARTICLES ==

wow congrats guys on getting 10000 articles!

I remember when there was only 6,000!

--[[User:Hey1031|Hey1031]] 20:01, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

:I also say, congrats Bulbapedia! 10,000... wow. [[User:Theininen|Thein]][[User talk:Theininen|inen]] 21:47, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

:: Wow. If I may ask, which was the 10,000th page? I'm [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]], and I approve this [[User Talk:Missingno. Master|message.]] 10:53, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
:::[[Koffing (EX Ruby & Sapphire 54)]] [[User:MathijsP|MathijsP]] 10:56, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

And only 14 pages until it's 11,000! '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|ff8000|Lord}} of {{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|ff8000|Ori}}{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|ff8000|gami}}''' 09:46, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

== Bulbapedia Pokémon League ==

Ok here’s the thing, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in making a Pokémon League with other Uses here on Bulba, after all most of us like making strong Pokémon teams – why not test them out. It would work over the WiFi using the D/P and PBR friend codes.

If you’re interested put your Sig below the Possible Rules on my talk page & I'll see how many are interested and we can go from there, I was thinking of starting it in about two weeks to give people time to get the Pokémon ready.

[[User:PhantomCX|PhantomCX]]
:Check the forums, maybe. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 14:02, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Yeah I found it - never thought to look there [[User:PhantomCX|PhantomCX]]
:the league you found is from the forums. {{u|Porygon-Z}} created a league with Bulba members. you can check it out [http://ipgl.proboards84.com/index.cgi here.] -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:16, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
::No I just use Safari browser--[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]] 09:33, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

== Ads ==

I've noticed that Bulbapedia now has ads on it, and some of the words are green, and when you scroll over them, this little popup box comes up. I'm wondering, why are they there some ads now? Lack of funding? [[User:TheStick|TheStick]]
:Bulbapedia has sold out to the man. Plain and simple.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 14:08, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

::From what I've read on the forums, it's part of a new server. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:00, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
:::I noticed that it only happens when I tried to view the site when I wasn't logged in. [[User:TheStick|TheStick]]

::::I believe that is the intention. Maybe it's a sneaky way to get people to join... ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 00:28, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

:::::Ho hum. The sidebar advertisement is actually well-placed, it's not in the way of anything. And it's banner ads for stuff like Nintendo (and Zwinky), so that's not awful either. I'm not liking the fat advertisement at the bottoms of pages (it should really be a horizontal banner ad, and not within the page content box). But all in all, it's a pretty sweet deal; site seems fast enough already, no ads when logged in, and all that. I'm jealous; GuildWiki is actually losing members over it's advertising system. (Wikia bought GuildWiki out, and they have really crappy ad locations, such as right in the middle of the page.)
:::::I'm looking forward to seeing this server in action. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 10:38, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

::::::What ads? When I'm on here I never see any ads?--[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]] 03:20, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
:::::::Maybe you missed the fourth comment in this section... - [[User:SpontaneousCombusken|spontaneous'''Combusken''']] 03:22, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

:::::::I'll check....--[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]] 03:31, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

:::::::::I signed out but there was no ads only some words were highlighted green--[[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pika''']][[User Talk:CoolPikachu!/Archive 1|'''chu!''']]03:34, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

:-*de-indent* I logged out and turned off my Adblock Plus, and there are definitely advertisements, along with pop-ups (!!). - [[User:SpontaneousCombusken|spontaneous'''Combusken''']] 03:40, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
:....................................all these popups...........I hate this website.....~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Pokemaniac102]] 03:44, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
::I'm just lucky then --[[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pika''']][[User Talk:CoolPikachu!/Archive 1|'''chu!''']] 04:57, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
:::[http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/?from=getfirefox Firefox 3]
:::[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865 AdBlock Plus]
:::...and you're golden. I had to jump through all sorts of hoops, disabling features, just so I could see what the ads looked like. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 09:25, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
::No I just use mostly Safari and a little FireFox browser--[[User:CoolPikachu!|CoolPikachu!]] 09:33, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
:::YOU USE A MAC!!!!![[User:Darth Cookie Monster|Emperor's Cookies]] 02:46, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

==Fourms==

Are the fourms currently down? I can't get on at all. Every time i go on, it has this wierd error message. ~09MurphyM

== Location Data ==

Where's a complete list of all location data in DP? I'm wondering because I saw a hacked Ho-Oh that I thought said it was from "Space World" but I didn't think PokéSav could create new location data. --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:11, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
:[http://www.spaceworld.co.jp/english/ As yet unused promotional place.] '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:28, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
:As for that list, we only have one for Gen II and Gen III GBA. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:30, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

== whats wrong with pokemon.com? ==

everytime you try to go to pokemon.com, it says error, but when you type in www.pokemon.com it comes up with this weird page with news from may and june and something about a tournament.

I dont know if that happens a lot or what it means so does anyone else know if a server is just down or what? Thanks --[[User:Hey1031|Hey1031]] 13:09, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

== The ads ==

Just a question.Do the ads pertain to wat you search[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]] 13:48, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

:What are you talking about? I haven't seen ads on this site in ages. I'm [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]], and I approve this [[User Talk:Missingno. Master|message.]] 13:52, 23 July 2008 (UTC)
::Log out.It seem swat ever you have searched most will apear in the advertisements[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]] 13:54, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

:::The ads are only visible to those not logged in. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 13:56, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

== Roselia! ==

What does the scouter say about the amount of articles!? --'''''Posted by''''' [[User:Deadlymethane|'''''Deadly''''']][[User talk:Deadlymethane|'''''methane''''']] '''at''' 20:15, 23 July 2008 (UTC)
:IT'S OVER 9000!?!?!?!?!? [[User:Takoto|Takoto タコト]]| サソデイ = 愛 02:19, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
::actually its now over 11,000. '''{{Colored link|:User:Origamiguy|ff8000|Lord}} of {{Colored link|:User_talk:Origamiguy|ff8000|Ori}}{{Colored link|Special:Contributions/Origamiguy|ff8000|gami}}''' 11:42, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

== New Template ==

Can I make a new template thing about editing the user space?[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]]
:Sure, just do it in one edit! ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 02:21, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
::How bout this:
<nowiki>=Please=</nowiki>
Slow down on editing the User Space.Editing the User Space too much will lead to it being locked again.Instead of doing 10 Small edits, why not use preview to check your edits before you preview.
:Thank you

:Made it quickly.Gonna make it under User:Darth Cookie Monster/Warning
::[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]] 02:26, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
:::Put two equal signs on each side instead of one and make it so it automatically signs and it should be cool. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 02:31, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
::::Cant figure that out.Can you add that and it should be good.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]] 02:33, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
:::::Thanks for the help.[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]] 02:40, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

== requests ==

can we get a suggestion box that comes out of the search menu like wikipedia that way we get rid of the disambugation pages?
and can we upload to the site the Pokémon movies and be downloadable for members only? so if we do it do not spread the news. Please reply back, an admin please!!!!!!!!!!--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 14:37, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

:Well, I'm not an admin, but I ''seriously doubt'' that the movies will ever be available like that on this site. That is called piracy, after all. As far as the suggestion box thing, that'll probably happen when the wiki media deal gets an upgrade. Wikipedia is used as a testing ground for that stuff before other wikis get it. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:06, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
::NO!! Disambiguation pages are nice and convienent. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 16:36, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
:::One, we had a vote on the Pokémon disambigs before. We're not gonna get rid of them. However, there is that sort of "suggestions" thing for the searchbar that I have in Firefox.
:::Also, downloadable movies? Dude, we're lucky that Nintendo isn't as sue-happy as Scientology for us just using official TCG cards. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 19:00, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Besides, Wikipedia still has its disambiguation pages even though it uses the suggestion table as you're typing into the search window. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 19:24, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

so lets say you type Pikachu, but you want Ash's Pikachu so the suggestion box will appear:
Pikachu (species)
Pikachu (Ash) redirects to Ash's Pikachu
Pikachu (Ritchie) redirects to Ritchies Pikachu
so this how it works, sorry about the movie thing I forgot about piracy. Also when you login and go to the main page, at the bottom can we also show how many active memebers in bulbapedia are present? --[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 05:56, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
:If you wanna see how many people are on, then go to the forum. This isn't one, it's a wiki. [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Por''']][[User:Porygon-Z/Trade|'''ygo''']][[User_talk:Porygon-Z|'''n-Z''']] 06:00, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

::Pokémon with unique names will have their pages titled as such, so [[Sparky]]'s page is located there. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 13:38, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

we can also get a prenounciation info box at the bottom of the Pokémon information box just like pokencyclopedia.--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 14:51, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
:Er, what? If you mean a name pronunciation, we've been meaning to implement one and will attempt to do so soon... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 19:33, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

== Evobox? ==

Sorry if it is a stupid question, but where are [[Template:Evobox/1]] and [[Template:Evobox/2]] gone? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 11:16, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
:Something is wrong with the database. [[User:MathijsP|MathijsP]] 12:04, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

== Something's not right here.... ==

The page for [[Scuz]] seems to be not working. What's going on here? I'm [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]], and I approve this [[User Talk:Missingno. Master|message.]] 12:31, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
:See above. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 15:38, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

== Categories for players of all game versions ==

Why do we have categories for OSes (like "Windows Users" or "Linux users"), browsers (like "Firefox users"), even for types (like "Water users"), but no special categories for different game versions? IMHO, we should create them and add to <nowiki>{{User Diamond}}, {{User Pearl}}, {{User Emerald}} and other game tags. At least everyone would know, who might want to trade some version-exclusives.</nowiki> --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 11:38, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
:Hmm, a good question. My guess is that nobody thought to categorize the templates... I think it shouldn't be tough to add them in. Games aren't region-exclusive, correct? Meaning some with a Japanese Blue can trade with someone with an English Blue... so in the case of the (JP) game templates, I say we categorize those just as Blue and Red versions. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 13:35, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
::I think, it would be better to add each template to both categories, e.g. "Players of Diamond" and "Players of Diamond (Japanese version)", since Pokémon from other regions get an experience bonus. But such categorising would not help only trading, but would also be good for statistical purposes :-) etc. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 17:54, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
:::For things like Japanese Diamond, there'd be no point, since they're the same game. Besides, you're forgetting, Pokémon that have been traded always gain an EXP boost, not just from other regions. I was merely meaning Japanese Blue, but I might need to look at that one in particular again; I think there was something about the Japanese Blue only being in Japanese, and the English Blue being a different game entirely. Otherwise, for trading purposes, both categories could be put in a single box, so people looking for players with Blue don't need to check multiple categories. I'll check it now, and probably start adding tags while I'm at it. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 23:36, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
::::All done. I just need to give the categories their own pages. Blue and Blue (JP) are different games, so no need for multiple tags there. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 00:10, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

== Question ==

How do you make a thing like some of the templates on Wikipedia where you click the word "hide"/"show" and it toggles the links in the template? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 04:21, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
:class="expandable" or class="collapsible" on the table. See...

{| class="expandable"
|-
! This is a table
|-
| And this is the stuff inside! It can be hidden!
|}
:'''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:07, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
::I always loved how enthusiastic you are about coding, TTE.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 07:30, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
:::Is it possible to do it without the label moving when the text appears? Or with the label disappearing, so that the text could be shown and not hidden again? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 11:33, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
::::If you set the box width in the code (put <code><nowiki><width="350px"></nowiki></code> in the table), then it should lock it in at the same size, open or closed.
{| class="expandable" width="350px" border="1px black"
|-
| This table has a set width (and a border)
|-
| This arbitrarily long section of content will be forced to wrap-around when it reaches the end, because the table's width is locked at a smaller number.
|}
::::There's no way to lock a table open though, not unless you simply take the expandable class out. :P --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 13:55, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::But it's impossible to take "expandable" class out, because embedding html code is disabled on Bulbapedia. However, I at least succeeded in making the table caption "stand still".
:::::{| class="expandable"
|-
!align=left|Something is hidden here
|-
| This table has no border and no fixed width, but its title won't move when "[show]" is clicked. At least in my browser.
* If someone could make the link "[show]/[hide]" not move...
* And if someone could make it disappear with html code embedding disabled...
|}
:::::'''UPDATE.''' I've noticed an interesting effect in Opera 9.51. Before the whole page is loaded, all expandable tables are not collapsed. This means, if a spoiler will be hidden in such table, someone using Opera will have to avoid looking at the screen while the page is loading...
:::::--[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 16:29, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::That's normal for all browsers; it loads the page content first, then loads the show/hide script. People will just have to make due as normal, back when we didn't have the show/hide script; don't scroll down when you see a spoiler alert.
::::::And as for the table you just made, if you give it a set width, it'll lock the little show/hide button in one spot. No need to add the border like I did, I only did that to make it easier to see what the table was doing.
::::::What I meant about taking the expandable class out:
::::::{|
|-
!align=left|This table is locked in the open position.
|-
| Because this table has had the expandable class removed, it can't be closed. Ta-da.
|}
::::::--[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 17:29, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

{{#time: h}}:{{#time: m}}

{{CURRENTTIME}}

Why are the minutes different on the two templates? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 01:29, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

:Good question. I suppose it depends on how the CURRENTTIME tool works, or something. Maybe one of them gets the time from one place, while the other gets it from somewhere else? They're exactly five minutes apart, that sounds almost like a refresh rate on something perhaps. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 02:04, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
::Because <code><nowiki>{{#time: m}}</nowiki></code> is the month number with a leading zero. It's {{#time: F}}, so it's {{#time: m}}. The correct minutes would be <code><nowiki>{{#time: i}}</nowiki></code>, as you can see...

::<code><nowiki>{{#time: H}}:{{#time: i}}</nowiki></code> makes {{#time: H}}:{{#time: i}}
::<code><nowiki>{{CURRENTTIME}}</nowiki></code> makes {{CURRENTTIME}}

::It's the same. Now watch this random calculated number change like nobody's business! {{#expr: ({{#time: U}} mod {{#time: s}}) + ({{#time: z}} mod {{#time: h}})}} (hint: it's ({{#time: U}}%{{#time: s}}) + ({{#time: z}}%{{#time: G}})). '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:48, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

:::Aha! So ''that's'' how Arceus is set to randomly switch modes whenever you visit the page. I like that. I'll have to find some use for that now... --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 13:00, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

:::{{#time: h}}:{{#time: i}}
:::{{CURRENTTIME}}
:::What are <nowiki>{{#time: U}}</nowiki>, <nowiki>{{#time: z}}</nowiki>, and <nowiki>{{#time: G}}</nowiki> and how do you round a decimal to an integer? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 22:40, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
::::<code><nowiki>{{#time: U}}</nowiki></code> is seconds since January 1, 1970 at 12:00 AM. <code><nowiki>{{#time: z}}</nowiki></code> is how many days have passed since January 1 of this year. <code><nowiki>{{#time: G}}</nowiki></code> is the hour in 24-hour format without a padding 0 (<code><nowiki>{{#time: H}}</nowiki></code> has the padding zero, while the lowercase of each is the 12-hour version). [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:ParserFunctions See this page] for all of them... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:05, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
::::By the way. {{#ifexpr: (({{#time: m}} + {{#time: d}} + {{#time: y}}) div 3) = {{#time: m}}|Happy {{#time: m"/"d"/"y}}!|{{#expr: ({{#time: m}} + {{#time: d}} + {{#time: y}}) div 3}}}}

==Idea==
Okay, seeing as I'm not a part of any other part of bulbapedia, I can't post it anywhere else. The idea is a Pokémon fan wiki. Basically, it's a wiki for fanfic, ideas, interactive games, text adventures and anything else. I'ma guess you'd be able to make pages on your own fake pokémon. If you juys already have this, I apologize because I would not know. I got the idea from http://fanstuff.hrwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page . [[User:Strong Intelligent|Strong Intelligent]]

:It sounds like a fun idea. I don't think it's a realistic option for Bulbapedia, or our servers; there's already a lot on the wiki, and we've already got limits on userspace stuff, because fanfics and games have clogged the servers before.
:But a wiki dedicated to the topic might be fun. It's actually not all that hard to start your own wiki, if you can find a webhost... I've got one of my own running on a mildly reliable free webhost. So don't forget that starting one yourself is a fine option. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 19:19, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
::I'm all for it. I don't have the money, time, know-how or "care" factor to do it myself, but a fan wiki would attract all the fancrufters away from here to a place where they can post their stuff without fear of reprimand or deletion. Transformers and Super Mario do it, I know, so I think it's a good idea. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 02:46, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
:::"Welcome to Pokémon Fancruft Wiki! Have fun editing here!"
:::...while I doubt that name would go over well, the basic idea would be popular. The question would be, is a Wiki really the best place for such things, or perhaps a simpler, "normal" submission-type website? Lots of people like fanfics, but how many like posting fanfics in a wiki?
:::Not counting the people here who do just that; most of them post fanfics here because they're already members, and at least a little familiar with wiki-code. Your average Pokémon fanboy/fangirl might not be so wiki-literate. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 05:02, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
::::Everyone at the HRFWiki, WIki user Wiki and Kirby fanstuff wiki. BTW: it's fan'''STUFF''' not fancruft. [[User:Strong Intelligent|Strong Intelligent]]
:::::I was quoting Martonimos on the "Fancruft", and he was quoting Zhen Lin on it. Sort of an inside joke I suppose, we both know what it's supposed to be called. :P --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 13:21, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::Actually, I've only ever heard the term "fancruft." I've never heard it referred to as "fanstuff," so I guess I hang around some really bitter people.
::::::I think a wiki would work really well. It's not just fanfics that people write; they make pages for their characters, essays, teams, predictions, all sorts of stuff that are in article format but not notable (or, more often, canonical) enough to be articles. If, for example, I had been forced to put my [[User:Martonimos/GSDS|GSDS predictions]] page on another site, one that didn't use wiki-coding, it would have required an extensive rewrite, not just for the code, but the format of the article as a whole. And when you look at the amount of time people spend editing their userpages, even now after the ban, I'd think that a wiki of this sort would be extremely popular. We'd just have to be sure to deflect a few people from Bulbapedia to the Fancruftpedia at first; it'd catch on after a while. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 08:17, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
''{Kills colons}'' Presicley my Martini! Anyway, I'd probably be more active at the Bulbafan(?) [[User:Strong Intelligent|Strong Intelligent]]

== Japanese ==

All of the Japanese characters on all of the pages just show up as question marks. How can I fix this? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 15:14, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

:I don't see them as question marks. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:17, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
::I know that it's just a problem with my computer, but how do I fix it? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 16:41, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
::Download Japanese onto your computer or GET A NEW ONE! '''[[User:LugiaFan|''Lugia'']][[User talk:LugiaFan|''Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"]]''' 16:43, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
:::Where's a page to download Japanese? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:07, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
::::For instructions, see [[wp:Help:Multilingual support (East Asian)|this page]].
::::You know, this is the second or third time I've directed a user to that page, not counting the time I used it myself to get half the sigs on this site to not appear as question marks. I think we should create a page of our own to include that information (the <code>Help:</code> namespace could use some content, anyway). Of course, I'm not sure about the legality of just copying their page, as wikis tend to involve all sorts of legal issues that go straight over my head. Admins, what are your thoughts? --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 00:26, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::Virtually every language shows up in the "Add..." diaglog ''except'' Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (the three languages I want to enable). --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 00:22, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::What system are you using? I've done this a few times on XP computers, and it works fine. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 00:26, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

I found the checkbox but it says I have to insert the XP disk to copy the files or install the files from another location. Since my computer came with XP pre-installed, where can I download the files? --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 01:55, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

:I don't think you can install without the disk, unfortunately. My laptop is exactly the same. However, I downloaded Firefox 3, and I think that has Asian-character support built-in, because soon after getting it, Kanji and Katakana and Hiragana all started working (online at least, I dunno if it applies to offline too). Perhaps trying that would be a good idea. (and of course, I've mentioned it many times before, Firefox > just about every other browser.) --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 02:46, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::Its free for download on the Microsoft official sites. Just search for "Download Japanese alphabet", or something similar.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 08:36, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::Hmm, last time I did a search like that on Microsoft, the only things that popped up were downloads for Office XP (which you're not allowed to download if you don't own Office). But a google search just now found [http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Life/Computer/Oriental.htm this]. I believe I remember downloading something like this a long time ago, as a matter of fact; on my old, Windows 98se computer. I don't know if the "reading Japanese" method they list here works, because when I visited one of the Japanese sites they listed in IE, the characters displayed correctly (apparently IE reaped the benefits of whatever Firefox did)... but worth a try. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 15:22, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

== Slight problem. ==

Every single time I try to access [[Talk:Rocket Brothers]], the message comes up "Internet Explorer has experienced a problem and has to close now blah blah blah". Is there something wrong with that talk page, or what? I'm [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]], and I approve this [[User Talk:Missingno. Master|message.]] 11:24, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
:Well, I just went to it alright, maybe it was just a coincedence... How many times did you try? [[User:Theininen|Thein]][[User talk:Theininen|inen]] 13:47, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
::If I'm reading that talk page correctly, there was a problem and now it's fixed... try holding down the Ctrl key and clicking your own link, that will force a refresh and hopefully fix any bugs that were cached in your end.
::Or, better yet, stop using Internet Explorer. There's a good number of formatting methods that return errors in I.E., just look at the layout of my userpage for example (works great in Firefox, completely messed up in I.E..) --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 13:53, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

== Just wondering ==

I don't know where to post this question so I'm putting it here.

Would it be to much to ask for the 3D sprites from the 3D games (Stadium,Battle Revolution, etc.) to be in the articles? I always thought that they looked pretty cool and I figure they could have some small place in the articles kind of like the 3D sprites from the Smash Bros. series. Just a thought. [[User:Zabbethx|Zabbethx]] 18:24, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
:There's... there's no such thing as a 3-D sprite. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 01:57, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
::Oh, same difference. "Model", if you want the proper term.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 02:09, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
:::Well, we could probably get someone to rip the models and then take a screenshot. I'm not sure how good that would be, considering how many possible angles there are for a picture like that. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 02:16, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

==DVDs==

I was wondering if we could put DVD releases on the Season pages?

--[[User:HoennMaster|--HoennMaster]] 05:38, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
:Sure. We want to put DVD information somewhere and that's a good place for it. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 12:35, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

== i have an idea!!! ==

Lets put the footprint and party sprites of all gens on too!!!
And for trainers we can have their walk-around sprites!!! And for HMs we can show pictures of the effect in action for each gen!!![[User:Whatswithalltheextraspace|Whatswithalltheextraspace]] 22:06, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

:Feel free to do so. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 22:09, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

um... how?[[User:Whatswithalltheextraspace|Whatswithalltheextraspace]] 22:11, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

== Suggestions in search box ==

Hey, when did we get them? I go to sleep, I wake up, and here they are... Congrats. This makes life easier. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|electAbuzzzz]] ([[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|TALK]]) 11:00, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
:Part of the MediaWiki program. Wikimeda FOundation has them too. '''[[User:Optimus35|<sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''11:07 15 Aug 2008'''''

== Can't Upload ==

Why can't I upload? [[User:Alakazam 2|Alakazam 2]]
:Are you trying to upload on Bulbapedia, or Bulbagarden Archives. You aren't able to do it on Bulbapedia anymore, it must be through the archives. Just click "Upload file" on the side bar. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 22:46, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
::Anymore? Last time we could was before ''I'' joined. Meaning before August, 2006. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:09, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
:::But you are saying that there ''was'' a point where you could upload on this wiki. :P --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 07:29, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
::::And if you click on a link to an image that hasn't been uploaded, it still gives you the option on the page, such as [[Image:Example]]. On the page, it says "No file by this name exists, you can upload it."; when you click on the link, it tells you that uploading is disabled. Maybe someone should change the page to redirect to the archives. [[User:Theininen|Thein]][[User talk:Theininen|inen]] 15:11, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::On the very left side of every page in the toolbox is the link "Upload file". Clicking that automatically goes to the Archives' upload page, but you'll need to make an account there, too.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 17:03, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::Is it still required, even after unified accounts were introduced? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 06:35, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

Talk:Pryce

2008-08-17T19:54:12Z

Pokeresp: /* Again about the Mask of Ice */

There needs to be some sort of spoiler warning regarding the whole Mask of Ice issue in Special. --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 23:58, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

== Sheila ==

Is Sheila Pryce's wife, or just his friend? [[User:Manga-in-a-bottle|Manga-in-a-bottle]] 02:34, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
:She's just an old friend of his. In the dub, at least, they don't mention any relation. I personally always thought of her as his daughter, but that's just me. --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 04:31, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

== Do we really need the Mask of Ice image in Pryce's Article ==

I *know* that Pryce is the Mask of Ice, but the little section about his manga appearance has the "Spoiler Warning" image. And right below that is an image of the Mask of Ice. Images are much more eye catching than text itself, so people may very well be spoiled by that one image in Pryce's article. The Mask of Ice image is fine in its own article, but it's just a spoiler in the Pryce article. -[[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 01:58, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

== Again about the Mask of Ice ==

Sorry to raise an old issue, but shouldn't we somehow remove the header "As Mask of Ice" from "Pokémon" section? It appears in the table of contents and, of course, no spoiler warnings will help. But I don't know how to do it without hurting the style of the page.

Btw, we should also do something about this talk page. Someone who has just begun reading ''Pokémon Special'' may come to this page. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 07:57, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
:-points at self-. Hmm...a self made table of contents?'''[[User:Optimatum|<sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]]|[[User:Optimatum/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''08:03 17 Aug 2008'''''
::Erm... Sorry? If you meant the only solution would be a custom table of contents - are you sure? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 19:54, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

AG101

2008-08-17T19:50:38Z

Pokeresp: /* Errors */

{{EpisodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=AG100: Solid as a Solrock|
nextlink=AG102 |
nexttitle=AG102: Where's Armaldo? |
series=Advanced Generation |
episodelist=List of Advanced Generation episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG101 |
title_en=Vanity Affair |
title_ja=海の男！四天王ゲンジ登場!! |
title_ja_trans=Man of the Sea! Shitennō Genji Appears!! |
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screenshot=VanityAffair.jpg |
broadcast_jp=November 4, 2004 |
broadcast_us=November 12, 2005 |
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en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
ja_op=[[Challenger!!|チャレンジャー!!]] |
ja_ed=[[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~|GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜]] |
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scenario=十川誠志 |
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director=渡辺正彦 |
art=志村泉 |
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footnotes= [[filb-eppics:ag101|Screenshots on Filb.de]]}}
'''Vanity Affair''' (Japanese: '''海の男！四天王ゲンジ登場!!''' ''Man of the Sea! {{tt|Shitennō Genji|Elite Four Drake}} Appears!!'') is episode 101 of Advanced Generation. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 4, 2004 and in the United States on November 12, 2005.

{{spoilers}}
{{Japanese version}}
== Synopsis ==
Ash is battling an unnamed trainer on a dock as the episode begins. Ash is using Torkoal while his opponent has called out Scizor. Torkoal uses a type of Fire attack, possibly Flamethrower, but it misses. Scizor responds with a Hyper Beam attack, but Torkoal tucks itself into its shell, negating the effects of the attack. As Torkoal emerges from its shell, unharmed, Ash smiles and throws up a peace sign. Scizor’s onslaught doesn’t stop as it charges with what appears to be a Metal Claw attack. Torkoal responds with Overheat, which hits the Bug-Type. Scizor faints from the attack, and Brock (who’s been refereeing) declares Ash to be the winner. Ash's opponent compliments him afterwards, saying that Ash must be a skillful trainer because he's earned seven Hoenn League badges. Nearby, Drake is seen watching the battle from afar.

A restaurant is on the dock. Inside, it’s revealed that Jessie, James, and Meowth are working there part time! As Jessie and James are cleaning, they wonder where the twerps could be at that moment. After looking longingly at the ocean scenery, Drake walks through the door. Jessie and James inform Drake that the regular staff isn’t there today, but Drake doesn’t seem to care. He orders a hot milk with sugar, and tells the trio that it had better taste the same as it would if the regular staff was there. Team Rocket is intimidated.

Meanwhile, Ash and company are looking for a place to relax after the recent battle. They spot the restaurant and they decide to sit at one of the tables outside the building. After settling down, Max brings up the recent battle, and how Torkoal had a type advantage, and Ash states that he won’t lose to anyone who challenges him. Just then, James comes outside to take everyone's orders, but does a double take when he recognizes Ash and his friends. James nervously runs off, confusing everyone. Drake has now noticed Ash and the others sitting outside.

In the restaurant’s kitchen, Jessie and Team Rocket plot to kidnap Pikachu. However, they decide against their regular tactics when they imagine Drake making them blast off again with his massive punch. They’ll have to bide their time for the time being.

Back outside, Brock asks May about her next contest. Suddenly, Drake approaches the group and tells the young coordinator that her choice of Pokémon is very important. She thanks him for the advice. Inside the restaurant again, Jessie has the sudden realization that Drake is a member of the Elite Four. Team Rocket is suitably impressed.

Outside, Drake compliments Ash on his battle with Torkoal, pointing out that he had good timing. Ash thanks him and introduces himself, and his friends follow suit. Drake then invites everyone to his boat, and his invitation is eagerly accepted. Suddenly, Jessie appears with Drake's order, and although she's intimidated by the Elite Four member, she is relieved when she’s complimented on the drink. Drake then invites Jessie and James to come to his boat as well.

The gang (including Team Rocket) is led to the edge of one of the docks. Drake stands at the edge and stares at the ocean, waiting for his boat to arrive. The boat swings into view from the distance, but it looks more like a pirate ship than the small boat Ash and the others were imagining! The ship's crew greet their captain as the ship docks. As Wingull fly overhead, Brock marvels at the ship’s large masts. Max then asks Drake to show them his Pokémon, and Ash eagerly joins in. Drake instead asks for a battle with Ash, and the young trainer agrees almost immediately. Brock yells at Ash to wait and think about his decision, but Ash is confident that he’ll win. Meanwhile, Team Rocket realize that this may be their chance to nab Pikachu.

The battle begins with Drake choosing Shelgon while Ash chooses Pikachu. Ash seems confident, thinking that Pikachu’s speed will give it the advantage. Pikachu starts off by using Thunderbolt, and it hits Shelgon directly but Drake seems calm. Pikachu repeats the attack, and again Shelgon receives a direct hit. Drake’s Pokémon starts to glow as May and James comment on the battle.

Shelgon now takes the offensive as it charges toward Pikachu with Double Edge, but the mouse Pokémon is able to avoid it with a Quick Attack. Pikachu then uses Iron Tail. Shelgon responds with Dragonbreath, and then follows with Dragon Claw. The two attacks prove to be too much for Pikachu, and the little Pokémon faints. Ash retrieves Pikachu as Brock comments favorably on Drake's strength in battle. One of the crew members describes to Brock how strong the captain is as the battle resumes.

Drake brings out Altaria, and Ash responds with Grovyle. Max is worried because Grass Types are weak against Flying Types, but Ash seems to have a plan. He tells Grovyle to jump from mast to mast, allowing it to reach the flying Pokémon. It then uses Bullet Seed, but Altaria is able to avoid it by ducking behind one of the masts. Grovyle then uses Leaf Blade, but Altaria seems to have disappeared! Suddenly, it appears from behind with a Peck attack! Altaria then uses Dragon Breath, knocking Grovyle to the ground! Drake’s Pokémon then charges downward with a Sky Attack, but Ash’s Grass-Type is able to dodge it with Quick Attack, before throwing out a Leaf Blade at the opponent, but Altaria dodges that attack as well. Altaria fires off a Solar Beam, which hits Grovyle. Poor Grovyle crashes through two barrels before slamming into a wall and knocking itself out.

Drake gently picks up Ash's Pokémon and tells the young trainer that Grovyle's injuries aren't too serious but it should be taken to a Pokémon Center immediately after the battle. Ash recalls Grovyle. Drake invites everyone to have dinner on his ship after Ash’s Pokémon have been treated at the Pokémon Center, and everyone happily accepts. Off to the side, May is holding the now-conscious Pikachu. As Jessie puts on a pair of rubber gloves, James offers May a drink. She takes it, putting Pikachu down in the process. Jessie quickly snatches the Pokémon up, and Team Rocket jumps into their balloon, which is seen floating nearby. The trio recites their motto as they reveal who they are to the group.

Drake wastes no time in calling out his Salamence, which uses a Dragon Claw on the balloon's basket, causing the balloon to shake violently. This, in turn, causes Jessie to drop Pikachu and Salamence swoops in to save Pikachu. With Pikachu riding on its back, Salamence unleashes a Flamethrower attack on the balloon. Team Rocket blasts off yet again, and May checks her Pokédex for information about Salamence. Ash, watching Drake's Pokémon in action, comments that this must be the true power of the Elite Four.

That same night, Drake, Ash and his friends, and Drake's crew enjoy a hearty dinner. Drake tells Ash that he shouldn't focus so much on losing, but should always seek stronger and stronger opponents. Ash nods at this advice, having learned a lesson in humility, and is now ready for his next adventure.

== Major events ==
*Ash battles Drake, a member of the [[Elite Four]] of [[Hoenn]], and loses.
=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
*{{Ash}}
*[[Brock]]
*{{an|May}}
*[[Max]]
*[[Jessie]]
*[[James]]
*{{EF|Drake}}

=== Pokémon ===
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{op|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{op|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{op|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Shelgon}} (Drake's)
* {{p|Altaria}} (Drake's)
* {{p|Salamence}} (Drake's)
* {{p|Scizor}} (unnamed trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}}

== Trivia ==
* An episode was skipped in Japan due to {{wp|2004 Chuetsu Earthquake|strong earthquakes in Niigata prefecture}} nearly a week before the airing of [[AG100]]: see [[AG101 (unaired)]].

===Pokémon Trainer's Choice===
*Question: Which Pokémon is Pikachu most effective against?
*Answer: Okay, Trainers if you chose Wingull you were right!
This is true because Pikachu is an Electric-type and Wingull is Water/Flying, doubly weak to Electric attacks.

=== Errors ===
*When Jessie takes her disguise off, her pink rubber gloves are not seen, although they are present before and after that moment.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* Brazilian Portuguese: '''{{tt|Caso de Vaidade|A Vanity Case}}'''
* French: '''{{tt|Le vieux loup de mer|The sea dog}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Nessuno è imbattibile|Nobody is unbeatable}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Asuntos de vanidad!|Vanity Affairs!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Cuestión de vanidad|Vanity subject}}'''

{{epstub}}

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prevtitle=AG100: Solid as a Solrock|
nextlink=AG102 |
nexttitle=AG102: Where's Armaldo? |
series=Advanced Generation |
episodelist=List of Advanced Generation episodes }}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Advanced Generation episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Masashi Sogo]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshitaka Fujimoto]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Masahiko Watanabe]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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Talk:Pryce

2008-08-17T07:57:20Z

Pokeresp: /* Again about the Mask of Ice */ new section

Talk:Pryce

2008-08-17T07:40:59Z

Pokeresp: Reconsidered my suggestion

Talk:Pryce

2008-08-17T07:38:43Z

Pokeresp: /* Again about Mask of Ice */ new section

There needs to be some sort of spoiler warning regarding the whole Mask of Ice issue in Special. --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 23:58, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

== Sheila ==

Is Sheila Pryce's wife, or just his friend? [[User:Manga-in-a-bottle|Manga-in-a-bottle]] 02:34, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
:She's just an old friend of his. In the dub, at least, they don't mention any relation. I personally always thought of her as his daughter, but that's just me. --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 04:31, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

== Do we really need the Mask of Ice image in Pryce's Article ==

I *know* that Pryce is the Mask of Ice, but the little section about his manga appearance has the "Spoiler Warning" image. And right below that is an image of the Mask of Ice. Images are much more eye catching than text itself, so people may very well be spoiled by that one image in Pryce's article. The Mask of Ice image is fine in its own article, but it's just a spoiler in the Pryce article. -[[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 01:58, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

== Again about Mask of Ice ==

If we have such protection against spoilers as a redirect on the [[Mask of Ice]] page, why do we keep a header "As Mask of Ice" under "Pokémon" here? It appears in the table of contents and no spoiler warnings will help. IMHO we should somehow hide the table of Pokémon which he owns as Mask of Ice (and, of course, delete that caption).

Btw, we should do something about this talk page, too. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 07:38, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008

2008-08-17T05:42:59Z

Pokeresp: Undo revision 448661 by Urutapu (Talk) I don't like edit wars, but the trivia is that the first letter IS NOT case-sensitive and both words work

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of Nintendo Event Pokémon ''' for all regions that were given away in 2008.

==List of Event Pokémon==

===Alamos Darkrai, Europe, August 6-31, 2008 (UK), July 12-13, 2008 (Italy), July 3-6, 2008 (France)===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07038
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Aug. 6, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 

===Movie Shaymin, Japan, July 19-September 30, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:492.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Shaymin|シェイミ}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: えいがかん [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07198
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 19, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Natural Cure}} [[Micle Berry]]
| {{m|Seed Flare}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Aromatherapy}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Substitute}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|}
 

===Baba Flygon, Japan, July 1-14, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:330.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Flygon|ババイゴン}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ばば [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07018
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 1, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Naive 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Levitate}} [[Yache Berry]]
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|U-turn}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Earthquake}}
| {{ic|Ground}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===Movie Regigigas, Japan, June 20-August 31, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:486.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Regigigas|レジギガス}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: テンイむら [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07198
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jun. 20, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100.
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Slow Start}} [[Custap Berry]]
| {{m|Iron Head}}
| {{ic|Steel}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Rock Slide}}
| {{ic|Rock}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Icy Wind}}
| {{ic|Ice}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Crush Grip}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===GameStop Deoxys, United States, June 20-22 and June 27-29, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:386.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Deoxys|DEOXYS}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: Gamestp [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 06218
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jun. 20, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Pressure}} [[Nevermeltice]]
| {{m|Psycho Boost}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Zap Cannon}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Iron Defense}}
| {{ic|Steel}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:386MS.gif]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | Mystery from Space
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Deoxys</sc>!
Travel to Veilstone 
City to discover 
the secrets of this 
mysterious Pokémon!
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|June 20, 2008|Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Nintendo World Store Darkrai, United States, June 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|June 1, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:491MS.png]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | The Rise of <sc>Darkrai</sc>
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Darkrai</sc>!
Visit the URL below 
and input the word 
Orasion for a gift. 
Pokemon.com/drkgift
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|June 1, 2008|Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Toys "R" Us Darkrai, United States, May 31, 2008-June 1,2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:491MS.png]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | The Rise of <sc>Darkrai</sc>
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Darkrai</sc>!
Visit the URL below 
and input the word 
Orasion for a gift. 
Pokemon.com/drkgift
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be from May 31,2008 to June 1,2008. Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza, Korea, May 31, 2008===
Korean characters are not able to appear on non-Korean versions of the games.

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:384.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Rayquaza|레쿠쟈}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: 한국닌텐도 [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Hardy|uncertain}} 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Air Lock}} [[Dragon Scale]]
| {{m|Fly}}
| {{ic|Flying}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Outrage}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===McDonald's Pikachu, Japan, May 30-June 19, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:025 f.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Pikachu|ピカチュウ}}♀
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: マック [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05308
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May. 30, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20
| rowspan="4" | Bashful 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Static}} [[Light Ball]]
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ThunderShock}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Tail Whip}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Present}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===Golgo Octillery, Japan, May 13-26, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:224 f.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Octillery|オクタン}}♀
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ごるこ [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05138
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May. 13, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Serious 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Suction Cups}} [[Focus Band]]
| {{m|Octazooka}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Ice Beam}}
| {{ic|Ice}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Signal Beam}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hyper Beam}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===Nintendo of Korea Manaphy , Korea, March 29, 2008===
Korean characters are not able to appear on non-Korean versions of the games.

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:490.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Manaphy|마나피}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: 한국닌텐도 [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 03298
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Mar. 29, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Hardy|uncertain}} 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Hydration}} [[King's Rock]]
| {{m|Tail Glow}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Bubble}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Water Sport}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| --
|
|}
 

===Saikyou Salamence, Japan, February 15-March 14, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:373.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Salamence|<sc>ボーマンダ</sc>}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: さいきょう [[Trainer ID number|ID]]:02158
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Feb. 15, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Naughty 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Intimidate}} [[Dragon Fang]]
| {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
| {{ic|Rock}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Fire Blast}}
| {{ic|Fire}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===Saikyou Dragonite, Japan, January 15-February 14, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:149.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Dragonite|<sc>カイリュー</sc>}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: さいきょう [[Trainer ID number|ID]]:01158
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jan. 15, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Mild 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Inner Focus}} [[Yache Berry]]
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Outrage}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Dance}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

==Trivia==
*Although the Darkrai WonderCard states that entering "Orasion" redeems a free gift, "orasion" will also work. However, only the first letter is not case-sensitive.
*The poster used at GameStop to promote Deoxys is a carbon copy of the Darkrai poster. In the place where the moves are listed, the Deoxys posters says Darkrai instead of Deoxys.

==See also==
* [[Event Pokémon]]

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Games]]

{{Event Pokémon}}

Tabitha

2008-08-17T05:36:42Z

Pokeresp: /* Names */ About his name

{{CharacterInfobox|
name=Tabitha |
jname=ホムラ|
tmname=Homura |
image=[[Image:TabithaAnime.jpg|250px]] |
caption=Appearance in the anime |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Hoenn]] |
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Magma Admin]] |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation=[[Generation III|III]] |
games=[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby]], [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]] |
leader=no |
team=yes |
teamname=[[Team Magma]] |
teamrank=Admin |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=AG027 |
epname=A Three Team Scheme|
enva=[[John Campbell]]|
java=[[Yuto Kazama]]
}}
'''Tabitha''' (Japanese: '''ホムラ''' ''Homura'') is one of the [[Magma Admin|Admin]]s of [[Team Magma]].

==In the games==
===Pokémon===
This listing is of Tabitha's Pokémon in the video games he has appeared in.
====Pokémon Ruby====
=====First battle=====
* Level 20 {{p|Numel}}
* Level 20 {{p|Poochyena}}
* Level 20 Numel

=====Second battle=====
* Level 32 Numel
* Level 32 {{p|Mightyena}}
* Level 32 {{p|Camerupt}}

====Pokémon Emerald====
=====First battle=====
* Level 18 Numel
* Level 20 Poochynea
* Level 22 Numel
* Level 22 {{p|Zubat}}

=====Second battle=====
* Level 26 Numel
* Level 28 Mightyena
* Level 30 Zubat
* Level 40 Camerupt

=====Third battle (alongside Maxie)=====
* Level 36 Camerupt
* Level 38 Mightyena
* Level 40 {{p|Golbat}}

==In the anime==
Tabitha appeared in several episodes of the {{g|anime}}. His Japanese voice actor is 風間勇刀 ''Yuto Kazama'', and his English voice actor is [[John Campbell]].

Due to a dubbing error, Tabitha was referred to as 'Field Commander Harland' in his first appearance in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''. This is also true for his second appearance in ''[[AG036|The Spheal Of Approval]]''. In his next appearance in ''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite]]'', the error was corrected.

His appearance in the anime is very different from the manga.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Tabitha's Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]].
*{{p|Mightyena}}
*{{p|Golbat}}

===Appearances===
*''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''
*''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''
*''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite]]''
*''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''
*''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''

==In the Pokémon Special manga==
[[Image:Tabitha.PNG|right|frame|Tabitha]]
In the {{g|Special}} manga, Tabitha is one of the [[FireHeads]], Admins of Team Magma - along with [[Magma Admin|Courtney]] and [[Mack]].

Like all of the FireHeads, Tabitha has a special lighter that can transmit and record images by burning them on paper.

Tabitha's specialty is direct using his Torkoal's smoke to hypnotize and poison.

{{Special|Ruby}} and {{Special|Sapphire}} were traveling along {{rt|107}} when they encountered Courtney and Tabitha. The two Magma Admins were trying to steal a deep sea scanner from the wreckage of the [[Abandoned Ship]].

Later, Team Aqua used the meteorite to cause Mt. Chimney to cease it's activity. Sapphire and Flannery tried to prevent this but failed. Tabitha and Flannery cooperated to destroy Team Aqua's machine, but they were unable to re-start the volcano. However, this incident would later cause Flannery to side with Team Magma when the Gym Leaders of Hoenn wanted to choose sides.

When [[Maxie]] attempted to control both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} through the Red and Blue Orbs, he discovered that it would be too much for his mental capacities to handle. Therefore he handed the Blue Orb to Tabitha, telling him to suppress Kyogre's will of battling. However, one of the [[SSS|Aqua Admins]], [[Sean]], managed to get the orb to [[Archie]].

But this event left a residue effect on Tabitha, as [[Wallace]] found out during their battle in the Lilycove Department Store. Even though Tabitha had only touched the orb for a short period, Kyogre's influence still managed to slip through since he did attempt to control the sea titan. [[Steven]] managed to knock him out with his {{p|Metagross}} when he attacked Wallace wildly. He, along with most other Team Magma and Aqua members, appears to have disapeared after the Groudon and Kyogre incident, though Flannery has seen him in a crowd in [[Lavaridge Town]] once.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Tabitha's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:324.png]] {{p|Torkoal}}
| align=center | [[Image:277.png]] {{p|Swellow}}
|}

==Trivia==
* When he first appeared on the show, he was given the English name of Harlan. In later appearances, this was changed back to Tabitha for consistency with the games. However, some fans will still refer to him as Harlan, citing their dislike of the name Tabitha, it being an exclusively feminine name.[http://www.behindthename.com/name/tabitha]

==Names==
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ホムラ ''Homura''
| From 炎 (''homura''), flame.
|-
| English
| Tabitha
| Possibly from ''Tabiti'', [[wp:Scythians|Scythian]] goddess of fire
|-
| English ([[Chuang Yi]])
| Mitch
|
|-
| French
| Kelvin
| Possibly from the temperature unit Kelvin.
|-
| German
| Kalle
|
|-
| Italian
| Ottavio
|
|-
| Spanish
| Tatiano
|
|-
| Korean
| 호걸 ''Hogeol''
|
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 火焰 ''Huǒ Yàn''
| Literally ''flame''.
|-
| Chinese (Mainland China)
| 烈焰 ''Liè Yàn''
| Literally means ''raging flame''.
|}

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/s-homura.html Homura's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

{{gamestub}}
{{mangastub}}
{{Team Magma}}
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Special characters]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire characters]]
[[Category:Emerald characters]]

[[ja:ホムラ]]

List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008

2008-08-16T22:34:33Z

Pokeresp: /* Trivia */ Now I checked them both

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of Nintendo Event Pokémon ''' for all regions that were given away in 2008.

==List of Event Pokémon==

===Pokémon Live! Darkrai, United Kingdom, August 6-31, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07038
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Aug. 6, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 

===Pokémon Day, Italy, July 12-13, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07038
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 12, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 

===Japan Expo, France, July 3-6, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07038
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 3, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 

===Movie Shaymin, Japan, July 19-September 30, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:492.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Shaymin|シェイミ}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: えいがかん [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07198
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 19, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Natural Cure}} [[Micle Berry]]
| {{m|Seed Flare}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Aromatherapy}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Substitute}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|}
 

===Baba Flygon, Japan, July 1-14, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:330.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Flygon|ババイゴン}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ばば [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07018
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 1, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Naive 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Levitate}} [[Yache Berry]]
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|U-turn}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Earthquake}}
| {{ic|Ground}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===Movie Regigigas, Japan, June 20-August 31, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:486.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Regigigas|レジギガス}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: テンイむら [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07198
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jun. 20, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100.
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Slow Start}} [[Custap Berry]]
| {{m|Iron Head}}
| {{ic|Steel}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Rock Slide}}
| {{ic|Rock}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Icy Wind}}
| {{ic|Ice}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Crush Grip}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===GameStop Deoxys, United States, June 20-22 and June 27-29, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:386.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Deoxys|DEOXYS}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: Gamestp [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 06218
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jun. 20, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Pressure}} [[Nevermeltice]]
| {{m|Psycho Boost}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Zap Cannon}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Iron Defense}}
| {{ic|Steel}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:386MS.gif]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | Mystery from Space
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Deoxys</sc>!
Travel to Veilstone 
City to discover 
the secrets of this 
mysterious Pokémon!
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|June 20, 2008|Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Nintendo World Store Darkrai, United States, June 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|June 1, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:491MS.png]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | The Rise of <sc>Darkrai</sc>
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Darkrai</sc>!
Visit the URL below 
and input the word 
Orasion for a gift. 
Pokemon.com/drkgift
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|June 1, 2008|Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Toys "R" Us Darkrai, United States, May 31, 2008-June 1,2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:491MS.png]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | The Rise of <sc>Darkrai</sc>
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Darkrai</sc>!
Visit the URL below 
and input the word 
Orasion for a gift. 
Pokemon.com/drkgift
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be from May 31,2008 to June 1,2008. Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza, Korea, May 31, 2008===
Korean characters are not able to appear on non-Korean versions of the games.

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:384.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Rayquaza|레쿠쟈}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: 한국닌텐도 [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Hardy|uncertain}} 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Air Lock}} [[Dragon Scale]]
| {{m|Fly}}
| {{ic|Flying}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Outrage}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===McDonald's Pikachu, Japan, May 30-June 19, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:025 f.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Pikachu|ピカチュウ}}♀
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: マック [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05308
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May. 30, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20
| rowspan="4" | Bashful 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Static}} [[Light Ball]]
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ThunderShock}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Tail Whip}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Present}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===Golgo Octillery, Japan, May 13-26, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:224 f.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Octillery|オクタン}}♀
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ごるこ [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05138
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May. 13, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Serious 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Suction Cups}} [[Focus Band]]
| {{m|Octazooka}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Ice Beam}}
| {{ic|Ice}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Signal Beam}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hyper Beam}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===Nintendo of Korea Manaphy , Korea, March 29, 2008===
Korean characters are not able to appear on non-Korean versions of the games.

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:490.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Manaphy|마나피}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: 한국닌텐도 [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 03298
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Mar. 29, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Hardy|uncertain}} 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Hydration}} [[King's Rock]]
| {{m|Tail Glow}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Bubble}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Water Sport}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| --
|
|}
 

===Saikyou Salamence, Japan, February 15-March 14, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:373.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Salamence|<sc>ボーマンダ</sc>}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: さいきょう [[Trainer ID number|ID]]:02158
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Feb. 15, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Naughty 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Intimidate}} [[Dragon Fang]]
| {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
| {{ic|Rock}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Fire Blast}}
| {{ic|Fire}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===Saikyou Dragonite, Japan, January 15-February 14, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:149.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Dragonite|<sc>カイリュー</sc>}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: さいきょう [[Trainer ID number|ID]]:01158
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jan. 15, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Mild 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Inner Focus}} [[Yache Berry]]
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Outrage}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Dance}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

==Trivia==
*Although the Darkrai WonderCard states that entering "Orasion" redeems a free gift, "orasion" will also work. However, only the first letter is not case-sensitive.
*The poster used at GameStop to promote Deoxys is a carbon copy of the Darkrai poster. In the place where the moves are listed, the Deoxys posters says Darkrai instead of Deoxys.

==See also==
* [[Event Pokémon]]

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Games]]

{{Event Pokémon}}

AG094

2008-08-16T19:45:52Z

Pokeresp: /* Trivia */

{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=AG093 |
prevtitle=AG093: Clamperl of Wisdom! |
nextlink=AG095 |
nexttitle=AG095: The Evolutionary War! |
series=Advanced Generation |
episodelist=List of Advanced Generation episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG094 |
title_en=The Relicanth Really Can! |
title_ja=ジーランスと深海の秘宝！ |
title_ja_trans=Glanth and the Deep Sea Treasure! |
screen=yes |
screenshot=TheRelicanthReallyCan.jpg |
broadcast_jp=September 16, 2004 |
broadcast_us=September 24, 2005 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Battle |
en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
ja_op=[[Challenger!!|チャレンジャー!!]] |
ja_ed=[[Smile|スマイル]] ② |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=秦義人 |
director=秦義人 |
art=志村泉 |
footnotes= [[filb-eppics:ag094|Screenshots on Filb.de]]}}
'''The Relicanth Really Can!''' (Japanese: '''ジーランスと深海の秘宝！''' ''{{tt|Glanth|Relicanth}} and the Deep Sea Treasure''), is Advanced Generation episode #094. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 16, 2004 and in the United States on September 24, 2005.

The group goes hunting for treasure at the bottom of the ocean with Relicanth as their guides. But Team Rocket also want the treasure and are willing to leave the group trapped in an underwater cave to get to it.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
Still on their way to [[Mossdeep City]], the group has now stopped off at a beach. Brock flips out over the girls in swimsuits while the others comment on the beautiful beach. Suddenly, they notice a shape in the water, and a weird, laughing seaweed creature emerges, scaring the group. Ash wonders if it’s a Pokémon, but Brock doesn’t think so. Then the “creature” drops a sack on the ground, and removes its weeds and mask to reveal that it’s actually a man in a wet suit. He introduces himself as Adam and produces a necklace made of [[Green Shard]]s from his sack. He explains that this is what he does for a living, diving in search of treasure such as this, and takes the group back to his shop. There we see many shells and such from various [[Pokémon]] for sale. Adam’s wife, Evelyn, examines the necklace as Adam tells her about what he found underwater.

After the couple explains more about their business and the various things they’ve dealt in, Adam tells of his plans to look for a long-lost treasure from a sunken pirate ship. We see a flashback of the ship sinking in a whirlpool during a storm, as the crew struggles in the water and escapes on lifeboats. Adam goes on to say that he believes there’s a connection between the local Relicanth and the treasure, because he found that necklace hooked onto a Relicanth. Ash then looks up Relicanth in the [[Pokédex]], and the group speculates for a bit. Adam expresses his determination to find the Relicanth again and hopes they’ll lead him to the treasure, and Ash says they would love to go with him.

Outside in the bushes, [[Team Rocket]] has overheard this whole conversation. Jessie and James want the treasure for themselves, but Meowth wants to give it to the Boss, as usual. He has a vision of Giovanni asleep in a super-rich-looking bedroom studded with gold and precious metals everywhere, and of course waking up to say he owes it all to Jessie, James, and Meowth. They cheer at the thought and determine to get the treasure.

Out on the ocean, Evelyn mans their boat while the others prepare to dive down in Adam’s submarine. After preliminary checks, it’s full speed ahead, and the diving mission is on. As the sub dives into the darker, deeper parts of the ocean, Adam turns on its headlights, illuminating some Wailmer, Huntail, and other Pokémon. Max spots a group of Chinchou, and the others talk about the Pokémon that live this deep in the ocean. Finally, a Relicanth appears on Adam’s monitor and radar. Just then, the ship shakes violently, and Evelyn radios down to check on them. Another monitor shows the cause of the disturbance—a giant Magikarp that is ramming the sub! Ash recognizes it as Team Rocket’s Magikarp sub and warns Adam about them, while Evelyn listens worriedly from above.

Inside Team Rocket’s sub, they peddle along doggedly, and James sends out Chimecho to give them added motivation. Meowth hits a button that fires two torpedoes at Adam’s sub. They connect, and the sub shakes again, causing damage to several instruments. TR pulls up alongside them and taunts via radio that they’ll get the treasure first. Everyone is ok, so Adam radios their situation to Evelyn and says they’re going after Team Rocket and continuing their mission. Ahead, TR are following a Relicanth they think might lead them to the treasure, when they notice their sub has started leaking badly. James and Meowth are worried, but Jessie wants to push ahead. That’s when the holes get bigger and water starts gushing in. TR loses control and is helpless as their sub is pushed along by a current. Adam and the others have caught up now and again have the Relicanth in their sights.

The sub starts experiencing turbulence again; it seems the currents this deep are pretty rough. Still, Adam suspects that they must be close and follows the Relicanth into a small tunnel. Above, Evelyn worriedly tries to raise them on the radio, but communication is now knocked out due to their location. Adam skillfully maneuvers the sub through the small tunnel, but the rough current knocks them against the sides several times. Adam finally loses control, and everyone hangs on and braces themselves.

The screen goes black, and an unconscious Ash is awoken by Adam. Everyone else appears to have been knocked out as well, but they awake with no harm done. All the sub’s interior emergency red lights are on now. The group looks out the window and discovers they’ve made it to shore in an underwater cave containing the pirate ship Adam had told them about! Adam rushes off to explore the ship while the others discuss their situation. Presently, a group of Relicanth emerge from the hull of the ship, and the humans admire them. Adam suddenly emerges, having found a treasure chest. Just as he is about to open it, they hear a voice from the water. It’s the radio from TR’s Magikarp sub, and they emerge and say their motto. Meowth hits a button that sends a rope out from the mouth of their sub, with a plunger at the end. It takes the treasure chest back into the sub, as Adam rushes forward in anger. Meowth stops him by hitting another button that sends out two more torpedoes.

Adam and the others duck as the torpedoes fly over them and strike the wrecked pirate ship, disturbing and endangering the Relicanth. TR gloat over their success, but notice that they are now surrounded by a bunch of angry Relicanth. TR yells at them, but to no avail. Jessie snatches the remote from Meowth and sends out two more torpedoes that fly towards the Relicanth. Ash quickly sends out Corphish, who destroys the torpedoes with {{m|BubbleBeam}}. TR takes the opportunity to make their escape, and they even make sure they can’t be followed. Meowth hits another button that sends two rockets out from the back of their sub, causing a cave-in at the tunnel entrance. Adam, Ash, and the others are worried, but then they notice the Relicanth are all starting to swim in one direction. One of them pauses to call out to the humans, who realize the Relicanth must know of another way out. They get back in the sub and follow the Relicanth to another underwater tunnel, but the current looks rough in this one too. Adam assures them that they’ll make it through.

Meanwhile, on the surface, Evelyn is still desperately trying to regain radio contact with the group. Finally, the speaker crackles to life. Adam explains what happened and says the Relicanth are leading them back up. Back on board the boat, Ash & co thank the Relicanth, while Evelyn scolds Adam briefly. But she has picked up TR on their radar, so they can still try to reclaim the treasure.

Some distance away, TR has also surfaced, and gloat over their victory, but that’s when Ash & co catch up with them, accompanied by the group of Relicanth. From the boat, May sends out Bulbasaur to grab the treasure chest with its vines. TR won’t let it get away that easily, and they grab the chest as well. Jessie sends out Seviper, who hits Bulbasaur with {{m|Poison Tail}}, breaking its hold on the chest and sending it flying. Brock sends out Mudkip, who attacks TR with {{m|Water Gun}} as the Relicanth join in with {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Bulbasaur grabs the chest again with its vines and gives it to Adam. Finally, a {{m|Thunder}} from Ash's Pikachu blasts off the Rockets.

Adam can now finally open the treasure chest. Inside, everyone is surprised to only find more Green Shards. Adam is disappointed, but Evelyn says she can make some great jewelry out of them, much to May’s delight. Evelyn even offers to make something out of them for May, who happily thanks her. Adam thanks the Relicanth for everything, and expresses determination to continue his treasure-hunting adventures. As the sun sets, it’s now time for Ash and friends to continue towards Mossdeep City.

==Major events==
===Debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{ho|Adam}}
* [[Evelyn]]

===Pokémon===
[[Pokémon Trainer’s Choice]]: {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{op|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{op|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{op|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{op|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{op|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Chinchou}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Huntail}} (debut)
* {{p|Relicanth}}

==Trivia==
* The dub title of this episode was originally reported as ''Really, Really Relicanth!''.
** Moreover, while pursuing Relicanth, Jessie says she will find the treasure even if it means chasing Relicanth down to ''China''.
* In the dub, Ash connects the real world with the [[Pokémon world]] when, while Evelyn is looking at the green shards, he says that Adam may be able to find something that "costs millions of dollars".
===Errors===
*The radar on Evelyn's boat in the dub was still in Japanese.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Aventures sous-marines|Underwater adventures}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'uomo del mare|The man of the sea}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El Relicanth si puede hacerlo!|The Relicanth can do it!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Los Relicanth lo pueden todo|Relicanth can do it all}}'''

{{EpisodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=AG093: Clamperl of Wisdom! |
nextlink=AG095 |
nexttitle=AG095: The Evolutionary War! |
series=Advanced Generation |
episodelist=List of Advanced Generation episodes }}
[[Category:Advanced Generation episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yoshito Hata]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]

[[ja:AG編第94話]]

Pokémon Dollar

2008-08-16T19:43:03Z

Pokeresp: Note about Poké

[[Image:XD PDA open.jpg|thumb|right|[[Michael]] starts off with {{PDollar}}10,000.]]
A '''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar'') is the name of the currency used in all known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ (yen) symbol except with a 'P' instead of a 'Y'.

The cost of simple items runs in the hundreds - indeed, most items have prices that are multiples of 100 or 1000, which is not entirely unlike the Japanese Yen.

Other names fans have come up for the monetary note over the years have been "Poké Dollars", "PokéMoney", "Zenny", "PokéYen" or "Pen". Most fans simply refer to them as "dollars". However, according to {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, the official name for them is Pokémon Dollars. For some odd reason, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] refers to the currency as "Poké", although this may well be another currency, as it is used by Pokémon, not by people.

However, the Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the [[Pokémon games|games]]. In the original Japanese versions (except for Colosseum and XD), the currency used is Yen and the symbol used is a Japanese Kanji for Yen. Similarly, Pokémon Dollars are not used or seen in the [[Pokémon anime]], whether the original or the English dub.

[[Category:Currency]]

[[de:Pokédollar]]
[[fr:Pokédollar]]

AG094

2008-08-16T19:23:08Z

Pokeresp: /* Trivia */ It also happened in the English dub

{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=AG093 |
prevtitle=AG093: Clamperl of Wisdom! |
nextlink=AG095 |
nexttitle=AG095: The Evolutionary War! |
series=Advanced Generation |
episodelist=List of Advanced Generation episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG094 |
title_en=The Relicanth Really Can! |
title_ja=ジーランスと深海の秘宝！ |
title_ja_trans=Glanth and the Deep Sea Treasure! |
screen=yes |
screenshot=TheRelicanthReallyCan.jpg |
broadcast_jp=September 16, 2004 |
broadcast_us=September 24, 2005 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Battle |
en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
ja_op=[[Challenger!!|チャレンジャー!!]] |
ja_ed=[[Smile|スマイル]] ② |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=秦義人 |
director=秦義人 |
art=志村泉 |
footnotes= [[filb-eppics:ag094|Screenshots on Filb.de]]}}
'''The Relicanth Really Can!''' (Japanese: '''ジーランスと深海の秘宝！''' ''{{tt|Glanth|Relicanth}} and the Deep Sea Treasure''), is Advanced Generation episode #094. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 16, 2004 and in the United States on September 24, 2005.

The group goes hunting for treasure at the bottom of the ocean with Relicanth as their guides. But Team Rocket also want the treasure and are willing to leave the group trapped in an underwater cave to get to it.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
Still on their way to [[Mossdeep City]], the group has now stopped off at a beach. Brock flips out over the girls in swimsuits while the others comment on the beautiful beach. Suddenly, they notice a shape in the water, and a weird, laughing seaweed creature emerges, scaring the group. Ash wonders if it’s a Pokémon, but Brock doesn’t think so. Then the “creature” drops a sack on the ground, and removes its weeds and mask to reveal that it’s actually a man in a wet suit. He introduces himself as Adam and produces a necklace made of [[Green Shard]]s from his sack. He explains that this is what he does for a living, diving in search of treasure such as this, and takes the group back to his shop. There we see many shells and such from various [[Pokémon]] for sale. Adam’s wife, Evelyn, examines the necklace as Adam tells her about what he found underwater.

After the couple explains more about their business and the various things they’ve dealt in, Adam tells of his plans to look for a long-lost treasure from a sunken pirate ship. We see a flashback of the ship sinking in a whirlpool during a storm, as the crew struggles in the water and escapes on lifeboats. Adam goes on to say that he believes there’s a connection between the local Relicanth and the treasure, because he found that necklace hooked onto a Relicanth. Ash then looks up Relicanth in the [[Pokédex]], and the group speculates for a bit. Adam expresses his determination to find the Relicanth again and hopes they’ll lead him to the treasure, and Ash says they would love to go with him.

Outside in the bushes, [[Team Rocket]] has overheard this whole conversation. Jessie and James want the treasure for themselves, but Meowth wants to give it to the Boss, as usual. He has a vision of Giovanni asleep in a super-rich-looking bedroom studded with gold and precious metals everywhere, and of course waking up to say he owes it all to Jessie, James, and Meowth. They cheer at the thought and determine to get the treasure.

Out on the ocean, Evelyn mans their boat while the others prepare to dive down in Adam’s submarine. After preliminary checks, it’s full speed ahead, and the diving mission is on. As the sub dives into the darker, deeper parts of the ocean, Adam turns on its headlights, illuminating some Wailmer, Huntail, and other Pokémon. Max spots a group of Chinchou, and the others talk about the Pokémon that live this deep in the ocean. Finally, a Relicanth appears on Adam’s monitor and radar. Just then, the ship shakes violently, and Evelyn radios down to check on them. Another monitor shows the cause of the disturbance—a giant Magikarp that is ramming the sub! Ash recognizes it as Team Rocket’s Magikarp sub and warns Adam about them, while Evelyn listens worriedly from above.

Inside Team Rocket’s sub, they peddle along doggedly, and James sends out Chimecho to give them added motivation. Meowth hits a button that fires two torpedoes at Adam’s sub. They connect, and the sub shakes again, causing damage to several instruments. TR pulls up alongside them and taunts via radio that they’ll get the treasure first. Everyone is ok, so Adam radios their situation to Evelyn and says they’re going after Team Rocket and continuing their mission. Ahead, TR are following a Relicanth they think might lead them to the treasure, when they notice their sub has started leaking badly. James and Meowth are worried, but Jessie wants to push ahead. That’s when the holes get bigger and water starts gushing in. TR loses control and is helpless as their sub is pushed along by a current. Adam and the others have caught up now and again have the Relicanth in their sights.

The sub starts experiencing turbulence again; it seems the currents this deep are pretty rough. Still, Adam suspects that they must be close and follows the Relicanth into a small tunnel. Above, Evelyn worriedly tries to raise them on the radio, but communication is now knocked out due to their location. Adam skillfully maneuvers the sub through the small tunnel, but the rough current knocks them against the sides several times. Adam finally loses control, and everyone hangs on and braces themselves.

The screen goes black, and an unconscious Ash is awoken by Adam. Everyone else appears to have been knocked out as well, but they awake with no harm done. All the sub’s interior emergency red lights are on now. The group looks out the window and discovers they’ve made it to shore in an underwater cave containing the pirate ship Adam had told them about! Adam rushes off to explore the ship while the others discuss their situation. Presently, a group of Relicanth emerge from the hull of the ship, and the humans admire them. Adam suddenly emerges, having found a treasure chest. Just as he is about to open it, they hear a voice from the water. It’s the radio from TR’s Magikarp sub, and they emerge and say their motto. Meowth hits a button that sends a rope out from the mouth of their sub, with a plunger at the end. It takes the treasure chest back into the sub, as Adam rushes forward in anger. Meowth stops him by hitting another button that sends out two more torpedoes.

Adam and the others duck as the torpedoes fly over them and strike the wrecked pirate ship, disturbing and endangering the Relicanth. TR gloat over their success, but notice that they are now surrounded by a bunch of angry Relicanth. TR yells at them, but to no avail. Jessie snatches the remote from Meowth and sends out two more torpedoes that fly towards the Relicanth. Ash quickly sends out Corphish, who destroys the torpedoes with {{m|BubbleBeam}}. TR takes the opportunity to make their escape, and they even make sure they can’t be followed. Meowth hits another button that sends two rockets out from the back of their sub, causing a cave-in at the tunnel entrance. Adam, Ash, and the others are worried, but then they notice the Relicanth are all starting to swim in one direction. One of them pauses to call out to the humans, who realize the Relicanth must know of another way out. They get back in the sub and follow the Relicanth to another underwater tunnel, but the current looks rough in this one too. Adam assures them that they’ll make it through.

Meanwhile, on the surface, Evelyn is still desperately trying to regain radio contact with the group. Finally, the speaker crackles to life. Adam explains what happened and says the Relicanth are leading them back up. Back on board the boat, Ash & co thank the Relicanth, while Evelyn scolds Adam briefly. But she has picked up TR on their radar, so they can still try to reclaim the treasure.

Some distance away, TR has also surfaced, and gloat over their victory, but that’s when Ash & co catch up with them, accompanied by the group of Relicanth. From the boat, May sends out Bulbasaur to grab the treasure chest with its vines. TR won’t let it get away that easily, and they grab the chest as well. Jessie sends out Seviper, who hits Bulbasaur with {{m|Poison Tail}}, breaking its hold on the chest and sending it flying. Brock sends out Mudkip, who attacks TR with {{m|Water Gun}} as the Relicanth join in with {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Bulbasaur grabs the chest again with its vines and gives it to Adam. Finally, a {{m|Thunder}} from Ash's Pikachu blasts off the Rockets.

Adam can now finally open the treasure chest. Inside, everyone is surprised to only find more Green Shards. Adam is disappointed, but Evelyn says she can make some great jewelry out of them, much to May’s delight. Evelyn even offers to make something out of them for May, who happily thanks her. Adam thanks the Relicanth for everything, and expresses determination to continue his treasure-hunting adventures. As the sun sets, it’s now time for Ash and friends to continue towards Mossdeep City.

==Major events==
===Debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{ho|Adam}}
* [[Evelyn]]

===Pokémon===
[[Pokémon Trainer’s Choice]]: {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{op|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{op|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{op|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{op|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{op|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Chinchou}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Huntail}} (debut)
* {{p|Relicanth}}

==Trivia==
* The dub title of this episode was originally reported as ''Really, Really Relicanth!''.
* In the dub, Ash connects the real world with the [[Pokémon world]] when, while Evelyn is looking at the green shards, he says that Adam may be able to find something that "costs millions of dollars".
===Errors===
*The radar on Evelyn's boat in the dub was still in Japanese.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Aventures sous-marines|Underwater adventures}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'uomo del mare|The man of the sea}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El Relicanth si puede hacerlo!|The Relicanth can do it!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Los Relicanth lo pueden todo|Relicanth can do it all}}'''

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[[Category:Advanced Generation episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yoshito Hata]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]

[[ja:AG編第94話]]

List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008

2008-08-16T05:43:57Z

Pokeresp: /* Trivia */ No, the password is correct

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of Nintendo Event Pokémon ''' for all regions that were given away in 2008.

==List of Event Pokémon==

===Pokémon Live! Darkrai, United Kingdom, August 6-31, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07038
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Aug. 6, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 

===Movie Shaymin, Japan, July 19-September 30, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s
|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:492.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Shaymin|シェイミ}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: えいがかん [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07198
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 19, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Natural Cure}} [[Micle Berry]]
| {{m|Seed Flare}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Aromatherapy}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Substitute}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| {{ic|Grass}}
|}
 

===Baba Flygon, Japan, July 1-14, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:330.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Flygon|ババイゴン}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ばば [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07018
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jul. 1, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Naive 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Levitate}} [[Yache Berry]]
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|U-turn}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Earthquake}}
| {{ic|Ground}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===Movie Regigigas, Japan, June 20-August 31, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:486.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Regigigas|レジギガス}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: テンイむら [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 07198
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jun. 20, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100.
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Slow Start}} [[Custap Berry]]
| {{m|Iron Head}}
| {{ic|Steel}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Rock Slide}}
| {{ic|Rock}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Icy Wind}}
| {{ic|Ice}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Crush Grip}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===GameStop Deoxys, United States, June 20-22 and June 27-29, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:386.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Deoxys|DEOXYS}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: Gamestp [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 06218
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jun. 20, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Pressure}} [[Nevermeltice]]
| {{m|Psycho Boost}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Zap Cannon}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Iron Defense}}
| {{ic|Steel}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:386MS.gif]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | Mystery from Space
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Deoxys</sc>!
Travel to Veilstone 
City to discover 
the secrets of this 
mysterious Pokémon!
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|June 20, 2008|Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Nintendo World Store Darkrai, United States, June 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|June 1, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:491MS.png]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | The Rise of <sc>Darkrai</sc>
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Darkrai</sc>!
Visit the URL below 
and input the word 
Orasion for a gift. 
Pokemon.com/drkgift
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|June 1, 2008|Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Toys "R" Us Darkrai, United States, May 31, 2008-June 1,2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Ribbons]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:491.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Darkrai|DARKRAI}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ALAMOS [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.
| rowspan="4" | [[Image:DPClassic ribbon.gif]]
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Bad Dreams}} [[Enigma Berry]]
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Nightmare}}
| {{ic|Ghost}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| {{ic|Psychic}}
|}
 
====Wonder Card====
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
! align="left" | Wonder Card
| align="right" | [[Image:491MS.png]]
|- style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF"
| colspan="2" | The Rise of <sc>Darkrai</sc>
|-
| colspan="2" | Enjoy your <sc>Darkrai</sc>!
Visit the URL below 
and input the word 
Orasion for a gift. 
Pokemon.com/drkgift
|-
| style="background: #7B30B2; color: #FFFFFF" | Date received
| {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be from May 31,2008 to June 1,2008. Date is when the Card was received.}}
|}
 

===Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza, Korea, May 31, 2008===
Korean characters are not able to appear on non-Korean versions of the games.

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:384.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Rayquaza|레쿠쟈}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: 한국닌텐도 [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05318
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May 31, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Hardy|uncertain}} 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Air Lock}} [[Dragon Scale]]
| {{m|Fly}}
| {{ic|Flying}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Outrage}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===McDonald's Pikachu, Japan, May 30-June 19, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !! [[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:025 f.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Pikachu|ピカチュウ}}♀
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: マック [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05308
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May. 30, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20
| rowspan="4" | Bashful 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Static}} [[Light Ball]]
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|ThunderShock}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Tail Whip}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Present}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===Golgo Octillery, Japan, May 13-26, 2008===
{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:224 f.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Octillery|オクタン}}♀
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: ごるこ [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 05138
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|May. 13, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Serious 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Suction Cups}} [[Focus Band]]
| {{m|Octazooka}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Ice Beam}}
| {{ic|Ice}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Signal Beam}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Hyper Beam}}
| {{ic|Normal}}
|}
 

===Nintendo of Korea Manaphy , Korea, March 29, 2008===
Korean characters are not able to appear on non-Korean versions of the games.

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:490.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Manaphy|마나피}}
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: 한국닌텐도 [[Trainer ID number|ID]]: 03298
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Mar. 29, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Hardy|uncertain}} 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Hydration}} [[King's Rock]]
| {{m|Tail Glow}}
| {{ic|Bug}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Bubble}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Water Sport}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| --
|
|}
 

===Saikyou Salamence, Japan, February 15-March 14, 2008===
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|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:373.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Salamence|<sc>ボーマンダ</sc>}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: さいきょう [[Trainer ID number|ID]]:02158
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Feb. 15, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Naughty 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Intimidate}} [[Dragon Fang]]
| {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| {{ic|Water}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
| {{ic|Rock}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Fire Blast}}
| {{ic|Fire}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

===Saikyou Dragonite, Japan, January 15-February 14, 2008===

{| border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Pokémon !! [[Original Trainer|OT]] data !! Area met !![[Nature]]!! [[Ability]] [[Held item]] !! colspan="2" | [[Move]]s

|-align="center"
| rowspan="4" valign="bottom" | [[Image:149.png]] [[Image:CherishballDP.png|20px]] {{p2|Dragonite|<sc>カイリュー</sc>}}♂
| rowspan="4" | [[Original Trainer|OT]]: さいきょう [[Trainer ID number|ID]]:01158
| rowspan="4" | {{tt|Jan. 15, 2008|Date can be any date. Date on Pokémon is the date that the DS Clock is set to.}} Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
| rowspan="4" | Mild 
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Inner Focus}} [[Yache Berry]]
| {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| {{ic|Electric}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Outrage}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|-align="center"
| {{m|Dragon Dance}}
| {{ic|Dragon}}
|}
 

==Trivia==
*The poster used at GameStop to promote Deoxys is a carbon copy of the Darkrai poster. In the place where the moves are listed, the Deoxys posters says Darkrai instead of Deoxys.

==See also==
* [[Event Pokémon]]

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Games]]

{{Event Pokémon}}

Marcel

2008-08-16T01:25:07Z

Pokeresp: Correcting info

[[Image:Marcel.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Marcel]]'''Marcel''' is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]''.

The owner of the Banana Slakoth Garden, Marcel was in the middle of a big problem when {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}} showed up. The Garden had been closed due to a {{p|Snorlax}} eating all of the bananas in the park. To make matters worse, whenever any Pokémon tried to battle with the Snorlax, it would use {{m|Yawn}} and make them fall asleep.

Marcel was just about to give up when [[Brock]] suggested that he capture a {{p|Slakoth}} from the Garden and evolve it into a {{p|Vigoroth}}. His reasoning was because of Vigoroth's {{a|Vital Spirit}} ability. This would prevent it from falling asleep.

Taking his advice, Marcel captured a Slakoth, and, after battling Ash's {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Torkoal}} and {{AP|Grovyle}}, it evolved. Using the Wild Monkey Pokémon, Marcel battled the Snorlax and successfully captured it.

After opening the park, Marcel revealed that Snorlax had given him an idea. One of the rooms was designed for visitors to sleep if they were feeling tired, and Marcel's newly captured Snorlax helped them fall asleep using {{m|Yawn}}.

Ash and the others bid farewell to Marcel and continued to [[Lilycove City]].

==Pokémon==
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| align=center | [[Image:287.png]] → [[Image:288.png]] {{p|Slakoth}} → {{p|Vigoroth}}
| align=center | [[Image:143.png]] {{p|Snorlax}}
|}

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[[Category:Hoenn characters of the day]]

AG088

2008-08-16T01:18:58Z

Pokeresp: /* Errors */ About Rest

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'''The Garden of Eatin'''' (Japanese: '''バナナナマケロ園のカビゴン!!''' ''Banana {{tt|Namakero|Slakoth}} Park and {{tt|Kabigon|Snorlax}}!!'') is episode 88 of Advanced Generation. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 5, 2004 and in the United States on August 27, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==

On the way to Lilycove City, our heroes notice a big banner in the middle of nowhere, with a bunch of Slakoth munching on bananas. Brock checks on the map, and sees that there is indeed a Banana garden nearby, which is a habitat for Slakoth, who love bananas. Ash is also interested, because he also met Norman's Slakoth, so they decide to check it out. Max and May, however, start to argue about if its even worth checking out, but Brock then takes out his recipe booklet and shows them all the wonderful food that can be made from bananas, such as banana splits. May then gives in.

Suddenly, they come to an entrance to a big jungle-like reserve which must be the reserve. It seems to be closed, though but as Ash leans on the gate, to their surprise it moves, so they head on in. Oddly, it seems to be empty. While May is more interested in the bananas, which there seems to be no sign of, Max gets disappointed at the lack of Slakoth. Suddenly, a big, loud rumbling shakes the forest, scaring them out of their wits! Then a few more pounds tremble the earth under them, just when the ground begins to crack. Fortunately a young man comes running to their rescue. They all follow him, and get to a small house, which seems to be the reception office for the reserve.

The man then introduces himself as Marcel and he explains to them that the place is closed temporarily, because they are experiencing some difficulty. After the rumbling calms down, he shows them the window, and right outside they see a sleeping Snorlax! May looks it up in the PokéDex, and Marcel explains that the Snorlax has been terrorizing the Slakoth and eating all the bananas. A lot of the Slakoth have either run away, or have been hiding in fear without even a chance to eat the bananas, because of that Snorlax. Marcel then explains that he's been working on a plan to get rid of Snorlax.

Ash then remembers dealing with his {{AP|Snorlax}} in the past. Of course neither Brock, May, or Max were there when he did it but they believe he can handle it pretty well. After all, Brock has met Ash's Snorlax when he used it in that Sumo tournament and the Johto League, but its currently at Professor Oak's lab. Marcel does indeed know Professor Oak, and knowing that Ash has captured a Snorlax, he trusts them that they're worthy enough to help him save the Slakoth, to which they agree.

Team Rocket then notice the sleeping Snorlax in the garden. Once again, Meowth comes up with another far-fetched plan to steal Snorlax and the fantasize about giving it to [[Giovanni|their boss]].

Back at the lodge, Marcel shows them the security cameras he has placed in the garden, as Ash and the others keep an eye on the sleeping Snorlax. Ash feels confident enough to battle Snorlax and maybe help get rid of it by capturing it in a Poké Ball. Suddenly, May notices on the screen that Snorlax is now wide awake, and feasting away on the bananas. Ash rushes outside to find it and challenge it, while the others follow.

As Snorlax nears the area where the Slakoth are taking cover, Ash finds it, and demands it to stop, and when it doesn't, he challenges it and threatens to capture it. It doesn't seem to care as it just continues eating, so Ash has Pikachu try its Thunder. But they find Snorlax still feasting on banana bunches, as if nothing happened. While Max and Brock are paying attention to the attack, all May seems to notice is that her precious bananas are still being eaten, to which Max and Brock sigh in disappointment. Ash then tries having Pikachu strike with its Iron Tail, but it seems to have caused no damage at all. Just then, Snorlax leans back with its mouth open. Brock warns Ash that Snorlax is about to counter with {{m|Yawn}}! Ash has no idea what that is but before he can ask, Snorlax releases many pink bubbles which hits Ash and Pikachu and they both collapse on the ground and doze off. Brock then explains that the attack causes drowsiness, as Max and May try and shake them awake. Unfortunately, Snorlax's Yawn bubbles hit them too, and they fall asleep as well. Before Brock and Marcel can do anything, it hits them too. Snorlax then dozes off as well.

At that moment, Team Rocket are flying over the garden in their balloon equipped with a lever and robot claw, searching for Snorlax. To their luck, they find not only it sleeping, but Ash and the others sleeping next to it! Meowth gently lowers the claw at Snorlax, trying not to wake it. Unfortunately for them, they don't know about its ability to attack in its sleep. Snorlax then uses Yawn attack, and the three of them fall asleep. While they are asleep, Meowth lets go of the lever, losing control of the claw which goes back up so fast that the balloon explodes and Team Rocket fall out of the balloon and land in a bush near the others.

A few hours later after they have all woken up, Marcel and the others are back at the lodge, Ash has decided to make a call to Professor Oak. Having explained the situation, Professor Oak is rather surprised they were hit by a Yawn attack. Max then reminds Ash of his Snorlax, so he asks Oak for it. Professor Oak says that he has been feeding it fresh Pokéblocks. Ash and the others are already familiar with Pokéblocks and their effects, and they are glad to see that he's feeding it some.

However, Oak tells them that Ash can't battle the other Snorlax with it because Snorlax needs to wait between meals to battle. But Professor Oak tells them that a decent way to evade Snorlax's Yawn attack would be to use a Pokémon with an Ability such as Vital Spirit or Insomnia, so it won't be able to fall asleep. Max ,having grown up with his dad, knows that Vigoroth has Vital Spirit! Seeing as there are Slakoth in this garden, there must be one close to evolution. To their luck, Marcel actually has been training the lead Slakoth, and it is at a pretty high level, so one more battle should evolve it.

As Marcel leads them to Slakoth's current hideout, he tries calling them, but they are too scared to come out. Then, he says he has a plan to get rid of Snorlax but he needs them for it, especially the lead one. But they are all too scared to move. So now Marcel tries to explain the plan and says that all he needs is one of them evolve into a Vigoroth and taking on Snorlax in a battle. While it is taking the Slakoth so long to decide and convince the leader to try, Marcel is about to give up, but the lead Slakoth jumps out of the bushes and agrees to do as Marcel wants. Marcel thanks it and they go off to train.

They start off with Marcel using Slakoth to face off in a battle against some of Ash's Pokémon. Ash chooses Pikachu, Torkoal and Grovyle to face off against Slakoth. Pikachu uses Quick Attack. Slakoth uses Counter and knocks it back. Torkoal uses Flamethrower but Slakoth easily dodges it. Grovyle then tries Leaf Blade, Slakoth counters with Scratch. As they continue the match all of Ash's Pokémon faints just as they had planned and Slakoth evolves! Now that Marcel has got a Vigoroth, they search for Snorlax.

They find Snorlax in a nearby grove eating banana bunches. Marcel challenges it for a rematch with Marcel's newly evolved Vigoroth. As he sends it to fight, Snorlax opens its mouth for a Yawn attack, but Vigoroth just pops the Yawn bubbles and keeps running, and hits it hard with a Scratch. Snorlax then fires a barrage of Hyper Beams which Vigoroth is fast enough to dodge. Snorlax uses Yawn again, but it fails. Vigoroth knocks Snorlax back with another Scratch, nearly fainting it. Vigroth now uses Focus Energy, but Snorlax is about to use Body Slam! Vigoroth then uses a Focus Punch, which knocks Snorlax out. Marcel then uses the [[Poké Ball]], and successfully captures it. Marcel congratulates Vigoroth, and just then all the Slakoth who have been watching from behind the bushes come out and hugs both of them.

With the problem finally settled, the reserve is now open again as a tourist attraction, and a Vigoroth has been added onto the sign and banner. To celebrate, Marcel has made them a banana cake with tiers, and a Slakoth on top! May thanks him greatly, but the rest of them think she's a bit too excited. Marcel then comes up with a use for Snorlax. Since a lot of traveling tourists come to this lodge, he's made a rest area room for people to take a nap with Snorlax using its Yawn to help them fall asleep, as well as the workers who stay there overnight. Afterwards Ash, Brock, May and Max head off for Lilycove City.

== Major events ==

=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Marcel]]
* [[Giovanni]] (fantasy)

=== Pokémon ===
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Cacnea}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}}, at [[Professor Oak|Oak]]'s lab)
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} (Marcel's, new)
* {{p|Slakoth}} (Garden Pokémon, many)
* {{p|Vigoroth}} (Garden Pokémon, newly evolved)

== Trivia ==
*The name of title of this episode is based on "The Garden of Eden".
=== Errors ===
* When {{Ash}} explains how to get rid of {{p|Snorlax}} from the garden, {{an|May}}'s socks were missing.
* Both Prof. Oak and Max call {{m|Rest}} an attack, and Max mentions that it can be prevented by {{a|Vital Spirit}}. Rest is not an attack and Vital Spirit does not prevent opponent from using Rest, but it does make Pokémon immune to {{m|Yawn}}.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Un parc à croquer|A park to be guzzled}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Un Pokémon ingombrante|A cumbersome Pokémon}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El jardín del comer!|The garden of eating!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|El jardín del comer|The garden of eating}}'''

{{epstub}}

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[[Category:Advanced Generation episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yukihiro Shino]]
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[[Category:Episodes by one-time animation directors]]

[[ja:AG編第88話]]

Talking Pokémon

2008-08-14T20:06:38Z

Pokeresp: /* Understanding of human language */ Overlooked something

'''Talking Pokémon''' are [[Pokémon]] who can speak human language. The human language itself is not clearly depicted and all people in Pokémon world seem to speak one common language, which is always reffered to just as ''human language'' (however, in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV games]] it is possible to collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]]). While it appears that all Pokémon can understand human speech, very few can communicate with humans except via body language. There are exceptions to this, however, depending on the version of the [[Pokémon world]] being depicted.

==Talking Pokémon in video games==

In the [[Pokémon games]], [[Mr. Stone]] wants to be able to communicate with Pokémon, so he's having [[Devon Corporation]] build a translation device for Pokémon. However, the development isn't going so well.

{{p|Chatot}} is a Pokémon mentioned as being able to able to speak the human language through use of its {{m|Chatter}} move.

[[Copycat]]'s {{p|Doduo}} is able to speak a line of human language when approached.

A {{p|Murkrow}} owned by [[Team Rocket]] in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|G/S/C]] tells the player the password to the generator room in [[Mahogany Town]]

==Talking Pokémon in the anime==
===Understanding of human language===
As mentioned above, all Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]] with no exceptions can understand human speech. Moreover, judging, for instance, by {{AP|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', they are able to do this immediately after hatching, without having to learn.

The anime generally does not focus on language problems, therefore there is a confusion about Pokémon language and their ability to understand humans. Although it is obvious that all Pokémon can understand each other, {{MTR}} in the episode ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'' once mentioned ''Meowth language'', Jessie in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' mentioned ''Chimecho language'', so it is not clear, whether there is a common Pokémon language or every species has its own.

What concerns human language, {{MTR}} in the same episode was shown learning ''pronounciation'', not the language itself, what implies that all Pokémon have innate knowledge of human language, so they can understand human speech and only have to learn how to pronounce its sounds or be able to establish telepathical contacts to speak. Despite this, Misty in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' once asked {{MTR}} to translate her words to other Pokémon and May taught [[May's Bulbasaur|her Bulbasaur]] the meaning of the word ''town'' in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria]]''. Therefore, this ability of Pokémon is not well-defined in anime canon.

===Talking Pokémon===
Although every Pokémon in the anime can understand human speech, very few can talk, although many [[legendary Pokémon]] can. In most cases talking Pokémon speak through telepathy.

* {{MTR}} is the most famous talking Pokémon, and the one that makes the most appearances. His clone in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', however, cannot speak, as the ability to pronounce human words.
* A {{p|Gastly}} in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'' has the ability to talk. It is unclear if all Gastly have this ability and chose not to exercise it, or it this particular one was unique. However, no Gastly has spoken before or since, preferring to use other means of communication.
* A giant {{p|Tentacruel}} in the episode ''[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]'' spoke through Meowth via telepathy.
* A {{p|Lapras}} in ''[[EP065|Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' has the ability to talk telepathically.
* {{an|Mewtwo}} can talk via telepathy.
* The {{p|Lugia}} in ''[[The Power of One]]'' also speaks via telepathy.
* A {{p|Slowking}} in ''The Power of One'' can also talk, surprisingly without telepathy.
* {{p|Entei}} can talk in ''[[Spell of the Unown]]''. Although this Pokémon is the embodiment of [[Molly Hale|Molly]]'s wishes, so therefore Entei itself probably cannot actually talk.
* {{an|Jirachi}} can talk via telepathy in ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* {{an|Lucario}} can talk in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', though this is accomplished with [[Aura]].
* {{an|Manaphy}} can talk in ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', although it can only say a few words as it is still a baby.
* {{p|Chatot}} can repeat human words.
* {{an|Darkrai}} occasionally talked in ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
* {{an|Shaymin}} can speak telepathically in ''[[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin]]''.

==Talking Pokémon in manga==

In the [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]] manga, Clefairy and Squirtle can speak human language, however most Poké-speak is translated for the reader's ease (indicated by a different font in the word bubbles). They are easily understood by humans just the same.

In the [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga, Shū can understand his Pokémon by using a special headset device called an [[In-Com]].

In the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga, [[Sabrina]] has a unique telepathic {{p|Lapras}} that can communicate with humans.

===In the Pokémon Special manga===
When [[Bill]] is accidentally transformed into a mutated {{p|Rattata}} in ''[[PS009|...But Fearow Itself!]]'' he talks to {{Special|Red}} to help him.

[[Category:Characters]]

Ash Ketchum

2008-08-13T21:24:02Z

Pokeresp: Let us have compassion

:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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{{FAC notice}}
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caption=Art from Diamond/Pearl anime |
age=yes |
years=10 (as of [[EP001|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Brown |
hair=Black |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives=[[Delia Ketchum|Delia]], Unknown father ([[EP002]]), Unknown grandfather ([[EP002]]) (Japanese only) ({{pkmn|anime}}) [[Mom]] ([[Electric Tale of Pikachu|manga]])
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game=no |
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. His Japanese voice actress is 松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'', his English voice actresses are [[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment]] dub) and [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[Pokémon USA]] dub), his Brazilian voice actor is [[Fábio Lucindo]], his Italian voice actor is [[Davide Garbolino]], and his Spanish voice actors are [[Adolfo Moreno]] (Spain) and [[Gabriel Ramos]] (Latin America). In the first dub of [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] he was voiced by [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]].

Ash is apparently based on the main character of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]], {{ga|Red}}. He shares his name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His Japanese name can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智), and his English name has many meanings. His English last name is a pun on the original English Pokémon motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]". As for his first name, some note that "Ash" has the same letters found in ''S'''a'''to'''sh'''i''.

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===Character===
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the original series]]
Ash's main goal in life, as described in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn and unskilled [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the irreverent {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when he showed his willingness to give up his own safety to keep Pikachu safe, he formed a strong bond of friendship with his Pokémon which would set his course for the future.

However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. He [[captured Pokémon|caught]] his [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] by luck, knew nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and showed a reluctance to admit when he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him out of pity or gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming a victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]], who always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind.

Ash's dedication to his goal paid off over time, and after earning his first eight badges, he competed in the [[Indigo League]], and advanced further in the rounds than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skill, take on new challenges, and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions.

Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them and learning where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack, and defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] with his {{AP|Charizard}} by causing the field to overheat and have Charizard mount a close-range attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam.

[[Image:SatoshiAG.png|thumb|left|Ash in the Advanced Generation series]]
Additionally, during the first season of the series, while Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than his rival, Gary, he later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference|Johto League Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon, as when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole [[Ash's hat|his hat]] in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG178|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat.

In nearly every episode of the anime, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of [[Brock]]. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for [[Misty]] in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as Brock, {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG177|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

[[Image:AshAura.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Ash apparently has a close connection with [[Legendary Pokémon]], especially {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. In the English dub of the [[The Power of One|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in [[DP071]] and [[DP072]], Ash uses [[aura]] again to locate a lost Riolu and read Riolu's mind as well. However, these were one time deals, as Riolu had an unnaturally powerful aura.

He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash also carries around a broken [[Poké Ball]], of which the other half belongs to Gary and is a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry, as well as [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift, and also half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto.
 

===Family===
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father is never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer, but it is unclear whether he is still living. There has been much discussion in the fandom as to the identity of Ash's father, though the writers have chosen to not focus on this aspect of Ash's life. Common characters put forward by fans for the role are [[Giovanni]], [[Professor Oak]] and {{an|Silver}}. In [[Pokémon Live!]], Delia told Ash that Giovanni had once been her boyfriend, and that he was Ash's father. However, this has never been officially acknowledged.

Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====



{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:025.png]] {{AP|Pikachu}}
| align=center | [[Image:396.png]]→[[Image:397.png]] [[Ash's Staravia|Starly → Staravia]]
| align=center | [[Image:387.png]] {{AP|Turtwig}}
|-
| align=center | [[Image:390.png]] {{AP|Chimchar}}
| align=center | [[Image:207.png]]→[[Image:472.png]] [[Ash's Gliscor|Gligar → Gliscor]]
| align=center | [[Image:418.png]] {{AP|Buizel}}
|-
|}

====With Professor Oak====
[[Image:Battle Frontier - Satoshi's Lineup 3.jpg|thumb|right|Ash surrounded by some of his Pokémon in the ''[[Battle Frontier (song)|Battle Frontier]]'' opening.]]

{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:001.png]] {{AP|Bulbasaur}}
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:098.png]] → [[Image:099.png]] [[Ash's Kingler|Krabby → Kingler]]
| align=center | [[Image:089.png]] {{AP|Muk}}
|-
| align=center | [[Image:128.png]] {{AP|Tauros}}(×30)
| align=center | [[Image:143.png]] {{AP|Snorlax}}
| align=center | [[Image:214.png]] {{AP|Heracross}}
| align=center | [[Image:155.png]] {{AP|Cyndaquil}}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:152.png]] → [[Image:153.png]] [[Ash's Bayleef|Chikorita → Bayleef]]
| align=center | [[Image:158.png]] {{AP|Totodile}}
| align=center | [[Image:Spr_4d_164_s.png]] {{AP|Noctowl}}
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:Ash's Phanpy Egg.png]] → [[Image:231.png]] → [[Image:232.png]] [[Ash's Donphan|Egg → Phanpy → Donphan]]
| align=center | [[Image:341.png]] {{AP|Corphish}}
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:Ash's Treecko.png]] → [[Image:Ash's Grovyle.png]] → [[Image:Ash's Sceptile.png]] [[Ash's Sceptile|Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile]]
| align=center | [[Image:324.png]] {{AP|Torkoal}}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:276.png]] → [[Image:277.png]] [[Ash's Swellow|Taillow → Swellow]]
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:361.png]] → [[Image:362.png]] [[Ash's Glalie|Snorunt → Glalie]]
|}

====In training====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:Ash's Primeape.png]] {{AP|Primeape}}
| align=center | [[Image:Ash's Squirtle2.png]] {{AP|Squirtle}}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:004.png]] → [[Image:005.png]] → [[Image:006.png]] [[Ash's Charizard|Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard]]
|}

====Released====

{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:010.png]] → [[Image:011.png]] → [[Image:Ash's Butterfree.png]] [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree]]
|-
| align=center | [[Image:017.png]] → [[Image:018.png]] [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto → Pidgeot]]
| align=center | [[Image:131.png]] {{AP|Lapras}}
|-
|}

====Traded away====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:020.png]] {{AP|Raticate}} (Traded for his Butterfree, and back again)
| align=center | [[Image:190 f.png]] [[Dawn's Ambipom|Aipom]] (Traded to {{an|Dawn}})
|}

====Temporary====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:024.png]] {{p|Arbok}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
| align=center | [[Image:110.png]] {{p|Weezing}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
| align=center | [[Image:052.png]] {{p|Meowth}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
| align=center | [[Image:119.png]] {{AP|Seaking}} (Released under Contest Rules)
| align=center | [[Image:106.png]] {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.)
| align=center | [[Image:026.png]] {{p|Raichu}} (Trained during [[DP088]])
|}

====Given away====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:Misty's Togetic Egg.png]] [[Misty's Togetic|Egg]] (hatched in [[Misty|Misty's]] arms)
| align=center | [[Image:015.png]] {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}} (given to {{an|Casey}})
|}

====Unofficial====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:093.png]] {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} (given to [[Sabrina]])
| align=center colspan=2| [[Image:Ash's Larvitar Egg.png]] → [[Image:246.png]] [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → {{AP|Larvitar}}
|}

===Badges obtained===
====Indigo League====
[[Image:Asheightkanto.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s of [[Kanto]]]]
* [[Badge#Boulder Badge|Boulder Badge]]
* [[Badge#Cascade Badge|Cascade Badge]]
* [[Badge#Thunder Badge|Thunder Badge]]
* [[Badge#Marsh Badge|Marsh Badge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbow Badge|Rainbow Badge]]
* [[Badge#Soul Badge|Soul Badge]]
* [[Badge#Volcano Badge|Volcano Badge]]
* [[Badge#Earth Badge|Earth Badge]]

====Orange League====
* [[Badge#Coral-Eye Badge|Coral-Eye Badge]]
* [[Badge#Sea Ruby Badge|Sea Ruby Badge]]
* [[Badge#Spike Shell Badge|Spike Shell Badge]]
* [[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]]
====Johto League====
* [[Badge#Zephyr Badge|Zephyr Badge]]
* [[Badge#Hive Badge|Hive Badge]]
* [[Badge#Fog Badge|Fog Badge]]
* [[Badge#Storm Badge|Storm Badge]]
* [[Badge#Glacier Badge|Glacier Badge]]
* [[Badge#Plain Badge|Plain Badge]]
* [[Badge#Mineral Badge|Mineral Badge]]
* [[Badge#Rising Badge|Rising Badge]]
====Hoenn League====
[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from Hoenn.]]
* [[Badge#Stone Badge|Stone Badge]]
* [[Badge#Knuckle Badge|Knuckle Badge]]
* [[Badge#Dynamo Badge|Dynamo Badge]]
* [[Badge#Heat Badge|Heat Badge]]
* [[Badge#Balance Badge|Balance Badge]]
* [[Badge#Feather Badge|Feather Badge]]
* [[Badge#Mind Badge|Mind Badge]]
* [[Badge#Rain Badge|Rain Badge]]

====Battle Frontier====
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]]
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]]
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]]
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]]
====Sinnoh League====
* [[Badge#Coal Badge|Coal Badge]]
* [[Badge#Forest Badge|Forest Badge]]
* [[Badge#Cobble Badge|Cobble Badge]]
* [[Badge#Fen Badge|Fen Badge]]




===Pokémon Competitions===
====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] (Top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)
|}
====Pokémon Championship battles====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier]] (Champion)
|}

====Miscellaneous Competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]
* [[Grass Tournament]]
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (3rd Place)
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s
**{{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})
**{{ci|Jubilife}} Contest
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competition (Winner)
* [[PokéRinger]] (Champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]
* [[Sinnoh Double Battle Tournament]]  (Champion - with [[Paul]])
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]]
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)
|}

==In the manga==
{{mangastub}}
The manga version of Ash Ketchum is based on the anime version, but there are many differences after both versions took different directions. For example, while anime Ash is indifferent to romance or members of the opposite gender (or same gender, some may argue), manga Ash has a big crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]]. He's also prone to quickly falling in love like Brock, but to a much less extreme degree.
===Pokémon===
[[Image:Satoshidengeki.PNG|thumb|right|Ash in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga.]]
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:025.png]] {{AP|Pikachu}}
| align=center | [[Image:022.png]] {{AP|Fearow}}
| align=center | [[Image:017.png]] [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:010.png]] → [[Image:011.png]] → [[Image:012.png]] [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree]]
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:004.png]] → [[Image:005.png]] → [[Image:006.png]] [[Ash's Charizard|Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard]]
|-
| align=center | [[Image:001.png]] {{AP|Bulbasaur}}
| align=center | [[Image:007.png]] {{AP|Squirtle}}
| align=center | [[Image:043.png]] {{p|Oddish}}
|-
| align=center | [[Image:089.png]] {{AP|Muk}}
| align=center | [[Image:131.png]] {{AP|Lapras}}
| align=center | [[Image:143.png]] {{AP|Snorlax}}
|}

====Traded away====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:056.png]] {{p|Mankey}} (Given away for a map, which turns out to be fake)
|}

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

{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background: #DDDDFF;"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 9/19
|-
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 1/20
|-
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 4/20
|-
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 7/20
|-
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 10/19
|-
| {{TCG ID|"ADV-P" Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|"ADV-P" Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 36/"ADV-P"
|}

==Trivia==
*In [[EP009|the ninth episode]] Ash mentioned that he had been a Pokémon trainer for 2 months. This time frame is further reinforced when Ash learns that the Pokémon League will begin in two months when he [[EP065|returns to Pallet Town]] after earning his eighth badge - he arrives at Indigo Stadium [[EP074|nine episodes later]]. If time continued at this rate, he would be at least 20 years old in the latest Japanese episode, something that's implied strongly by {{MTR}} in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]''. However, given that some episodes take place directly after each other, this time frame is clearly not consistent.
* Ash has been mistaken to be the son of two women from [[Kanto]] and the [[Orange Islands]]. The first time was in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'' where he was mistaken for a boy named Arnold, while the second was in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' when [[Luana]] mistook him for her son [[Travis]].
*Ash has caught 48 different kinds of Pokémon, including evolutions and counting Larvitar, Seaking, Beedrill, Haunter, and Raticate, even though Larvitar and Haunter were not officially his, Beedrill was given away nearly immediately, and Seaking was released as part of contest rules. The original tagline for the dub was "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]", but Ash has only caught 9.74% of the current number of Pokémon. This line was eventually dropped in 2003, when he only had 8.03% of the then total of 386.
*Ash has caught or received 63 different individual Pokémon, 30 of which are his Tauros.
*Other than {{AP|Krabby}}, his many {{AP|Tauros}}, and {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}, Ash has never caught a Pokémon when his [[party]] had six members.
*Ash's first choice of a starter was Squirtle. Later, it is revealed that Gary was the one who, in fact, chose Squirtle. Ash's second choice was Bulbasaur, while his third was Charmander.
*So far, every time Ash becomes the champion of something, he then battles and gets defeated by [[Gary Oak|Gary]] a few episodes later, before heading off to a new region. This has happened after his championing of the [[Orange League]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], which were both "filler seasons" before the start of even-numbered generations.
*[[EP241|At one time]], Ash was transformed into a {{p|Pikachu}}. This transformed state is sometimes referred to as [[Ashachu]].
*Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Treecko, Turtwig).
*In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the [[Advanced Generation series]], where he only captured {{AP|Treecko}}, while the other two were {{OP|May|Torchic}} and {{OP|Brock|Mudkip}}. However, it is possible that the trend will be reestablished in the [[Diamond & Pearl series]] story arc, as Ash has already managed to capture both a {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Chimchar}}, two of the Sinnoh region's starter Pokémon. This is unlikely, however, as {{an|Dawn}} already has the third, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.
**However, he did command Piplup during ''[[DP046|A-Maze-ing Race!]]'', and Chimchar during its last few minutes on Paul's team.
*Ash has captured one {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon from each series region that players can encounter early in different games: {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, {{AP|Noctowl}}, {{AP|Taillow}}, and {{AP|Starly}}.
*In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.
*With the exception of Koga, Ash had to either do some sort of heroic deed or re-challenge all of the Kanto Gym Leaders to earn his badge. This, however, never applied to his Earth Badge, as he never battled against Giovanni himself, instead challenging the Team Rocket trio that had constantly followed him.
*So far, Ash always befriends someone shortly before the regional tournament. That person will beat Ash later on in the semifinals.
*Though not as touched on anymore, a running gag in the English version of the series involved [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]] making sure that Ash changed his underwear every single day.
*A pattern has developed among Ash's {{t|Grass}} starters: {{AP|Bulbasaur}} never evolved, [[Ash's Bayleef|Chikorita]] evolved once and [[Ash's Sceptile|Treecko]] evolved twice. Many believe [[Ash's Turtwig]] won't evolve so the pattern continues.
*Ash's room, seen at the start of [[EP001|the first episode]], contains a lot of merchandise based off various Pokémon, including a bedspread with a [[Poké Ball]] pattern, a trash can with a {{p|Staryu}} on it, a big {{p|Snorlax}} [[Pokémon doll|doll]], a {{p|Poliwag}} pencil sharpener, a {{p|Clefairy}} bank, a {{p|Zubat}} mobile, a poster with {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{p|Voltorb}} alarm clock with a {{p|Pidgey}} inside it which he breaks in his sleep. He also has many books, a globe, a boombox, a television and a [[Bug Catcher]]'s net. Based on the slanting of the ceiling of his room, it is probably in the attic of his house.
*During his adventures in Kanto, Johto and the Orange Islands, Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in some form of case. It is unknown where the badges of Ash's previous journeys are, though it is assumed that they are kept somewhere in his house. Delia placed Ash's trophy from the Orange Islands on top of the television, though this was missing when Ash looked in his living room in ''[[AG191|Home is Where the Start Is]]''. Interestingly, the scene following it showed an identical trophy placed in Professor Oak's lab.
*Each time Ash successfully wins his eighth badge, all eight are stolen, though soon after returned. It is unknown if this will happen again in the [[Diamond & Pearl series]].
*The most badges Ash has ever gotten in the first thirty-five episodes were six badges in Kanto, which makes sense considering that Kanto was significantly shorter than any other saga (aside from the Orange Island saga and the Battle Frontier saga). In every other region thus far, he has only won two badges in the first thirty-five episodes.
*The only girl Ash has even shown a confirmed [[Shipping|interest]] is named [[Giselle]] whom appeared in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.
*The only {{type2|Fire}} starter Ash has not owned is {{p|Torchic}}.
*Ash is the only {{ashfr|main character}} that has caught a {{shiny2}} Pokémon, which is his {{AP|Noctowl}}.
*Ash has two rivals that started off with turtle-like Pokémon. Gary started with [[Gary's Blastoise|Squirtle]] and Paul started off with [[Paul's Torterra|Turtwig]].
*Ash also has two female friends that started off with bird-like Pokémon. May started off with [[May's Blaziken|Torchic]] and Dawn started off with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.
*The characters of the anime that share Ash's voice actress, both in English and in Japanese, are usually female or Pokémon.
*In the case of Ash's Fire-type Pokémon, he always somehow saves them before capturing them, either from an abusive trainer or from other Pokémon.
*Because Ash began wearing his AG clothes before leaving for Hoenn and did not change into his DP clothes until after he arrived in Sinnoh, Ash wore the AG clothes during episodes from all three series.
[[Image:Ash maid.jpg|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressed for a third time.]]
*Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'' was the first time, in the [[original series]], ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'' was the second, in the [[Advanced Generation series]], and ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' was the third, in the [[Diamond & Pearl series]]. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some fashion.
**In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an eggplant in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.
**Ash has also had to dress up on numerous occasions as actual Pokémon to help out the [[characters of the day]]. He has so far been a Mr. Mime in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', as an Octillery in ''[[EP215|Octillery the Outcast]]'' and as a Seviper in ''[[AG048|Zig Zag Zangoose!]]''.
*Ash has owned four Pokémon that have also been owned by [[Gym Leaders]]. [[Falkner]] ({{AP|Pidgeot}}), [[Flannery]] ({{AP|Torkoal}}), [[Winona]] ({{AP|Swellow}}), and [[Gardenia]] ({{AP|Turtwig}}). Coincidently, all of them either have bird or turtle-like Pokémon. Other Gym Leaders have owned Pokémon that happened to be either the evolved form or pre-evolved form of one of Ash's Pokémon. [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] ({{AP|Pikachu}}), [[Cissy]]'s {{p|Blastoise}} ({{AP|Squirtle}}), [[Falkner]]'s {{p|Hoothoot}} ({{AP|Noctowl}}), [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} ({{AP|Butterfree}}), and [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}} ({{AP|Buizel}}).
** A related coincidence is that three of the four female Gym Leaders listed above, own a turtle/tortoise-like Pokémon.
*Ash last released a Pokémon during the original series. Since its end, he has been leaving his Pokémon at [[Professor Oak]]'s lab often, a [[EP061|habit]] he got from [[Misty]].
*All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been owned by two Trainers - [[Paul]] previously owned {{AP|Chimchar}}, {{ka|Anthony}} currently owns {{AP|Primeape}}, and Dawn currently owns Aipom which later evolved into {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}.
*All of Ash's Pokémon that have evolved twice ({{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Butterfree}}) also have cross-generation counterparts on {{an|May}}'s team ({{TP|May|Blaziken}}, {{TP|May|Venusaur}}, and {{TP|May|Beautifly}}, respectively).
*Ash has the most Pokémon that know moves that [[Anime move errors|they can't learn in the games]]: [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie]] with {{m|Counter}}, {{AP|Charizard}} with {{m|Tackle}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} with {{m|Tickle}} (debatable), {{m|Dig}}, and {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{AP|Raticate}} with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{AP|Staravia}} with {{m|Gust}}, and {{AP|Larvitar}} with {{m|Harden}}.
*Although Ash is the main character of the Pokémon anime, he has never been featured on an English TCG card.
*Ash has three turtle-like, Basic-Stage Pokémon: Squirtle, Torkoal and Turtwig. Each corresponds to one of the three elemental types of the starter Pokémon, though Torkoal isn't a starter itself.
*Despite having 2 [[Soothe Bell]]s, Ash has yet to capture any Pokémon that evolve through happiness, while both Brock and Dawn have Pokémon on their team that undergo happiness evolutions at some stage ({{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}).
*Ash has owned at least one Pokémon of each type except {{t|Dark}}, {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Psychic}}.
*Discounting [[Koga]], who was a [[Gym Leader]] at the time of Ash's battle against him, Ash has so far battled three [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei|Prima]], [[Drake (Elite Four)|Drake]] and [[Agatha]], losing to all three. He has met all four of Generation I Kanto's Elite Four, two of Generation II's, one of Hoenn's, and one of Sinnoh's. He has also met all five in-game champions (or their anime counterparts, at least).
*It is interesting to note that Ash's [[Diamond & Pearl series|Diamond & Pearl]] outfit looks much like {{ga|Lucas}}'s. The biggest difference between the two is the fact that Lucas wears a scarf, and that Ash retains the {{wp|baseball cap}} style for his hat, while Lucas's is a {{wp|flat cap}}.
*Four of Ash's Pokémon have been introduced to moves by someone else: {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{AP|Swellow}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{AP|Staravia}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}. Of these, three are [[TM]] moves in the games.
*Three of Ash's Pokémon were caught by him after first premiering in Pokémon movies: {{AP|Donphan}} (''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''), {{AP|Aipom}} (''[[Spell of the Unown]]'') and {{AP|Buizel}} (''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'').
** Strangely, both Donphan and Aipom are {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} and were both used in battle against him by an opponent during the opening credits of the movies.
*Altogether, if the movies are considered to be canon, Ash has seen at least twenty-seven different species of legendary Pokémon, and at least ten of them multiple times.

==Names==
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|-
|English
| Ash Ketchum
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. The Sat'''osh'''i in the Japanese name also sounds like Ash.
|-
|French
| Sacha
| Contains the English name: S-Ash-A
|-
|German
| Ash
| Same as English name
|-
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''.
|-
|Chinese
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''.
|}
==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}

==External links==
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi1.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 1] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi2.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 2] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.

==On Bulbagarden forums==
*[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]
 

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[[pt:Ash Ketchum]]

AG074

2008-08-13T20:49:15Z

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title_en=Hokey Poké Balls! |
title_ja=フシギダネとフシギダネ！モンスターボールを取り返せ!! |
title_ja_trans=Fushigidane and Fushigidane! Regaining the Pokéballs! |
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'''Hokey Poké Balls!''' (Japanese: '''フシギダネとフシギダネ！モンスターボールを取り返せ!!''' ''{{tt|Fushigidane|Bulbasaur}} and Fushigidane! Regaining the {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}}!'') is episode 74 of Advanced Generation. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 29, 2004 and in the United States on April 16, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==


== Major events ==

*Ash temporarily brings his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} from [[Oak's Lab]] to meet {{an|May}}'s [[May's Venusaur|Bulbasaur]].
=== Debuts ===


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

=== Pokémon ===

[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Combusken}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|May|Venusaur}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Golbat}} (Stolen by [[Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Oddish}} (At [[Professor Oak|Oak's]] lab)
* {{p|Gloom}} (At Oak's lab)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Stolen by Team Rocket)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (At Oak's lab)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (At Oak's lab)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (At Oak's lab)
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}

=== Trivia ===
* The episode title is a pun on the dance name "hokey pokey".

=== Errors ===
* Since Team Rocket finished corrupting Poké Ball transporter only when Ash and others entered the Pokémon Center, not many people could have used it before Ash, if he was not the first. Obviously, Team Rocket could not have stolen three large bags of Poké Balls.
* {{p|Beautifly}} is pictured where Nuzleaf's name appears in {{pkmn|Trainer's Choice}}.
* In the scene where Ash and his friends found [[Team Rocket|Team Rocket's]] balloon, Poké Balls could be seen in the basket.
* "Pokéball" written in one word appears in the anime not for the first time. This spelling seems to be canonical in the anime.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Un plan génial|A brilliant plan}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'imbroglio|The cheat}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Pokébolas locas!|Mad Pokéballs!}}'''
* Portuguese: '''Pokébolas de Hóquei'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Falsas Pokéball|Phoney Pokéball}}'''

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[[ja:AG編第74話]]

Talking Pokémon

2008-08-13T19:59:24Z

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'''Talking Pokémon''' are [[Pokémon]] who can speak human language. The human language itself is not clearly depicted and all people in Pokémon world seem to speak one common language, which is always reffered to just as ''human language'' (however, in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV games]] it is possible to collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]]). While it appears that all Pokémon can understand human speech, very few can communicate with humans except via body language. There are exceptions to this, however, depending on the version of the [[Pokémon world]] being depicted.

==Talking Pokémon in video games==

In the [[Pokémon games]], [[Mr. Stone]] wants to be able to communicate with Pokémon, so he's having [[Devon Corporation]] build a translation device for Pokémon. However, the development isn't going so well.

{{p|Chatot}} is a Pokémon mentioned as being able to able to speak the human language through use of its {{m|Chatter}} move.

[[Copycat]]'s {{p|Doduo}} is able to speak a line of human language when approached.

A {{p|Murkrow}} owned by [[Team Rocket]] in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|G/S/C]] tells the player the password to the generator room in [[Mahogany Town]]

==Talking Pokémon in the anime==
===Understanding of human language===
As mentioned above, all Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]] with no exceptions can understand human speech. Moreover, judging, for instance, by {{AP|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', they are able to do this immediately after hatching, without having to learn.

The anime generally does not focus on language problems, therefore there is a confusion about Pokémon language and their ability to understand humans. Although it is clear that all Pokémon can understand each other, {{MTR}} in the episode ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'' once mentioned ''Meowth language'', but there were no other signs that every species of Pokémon has its own language (especially considering that all Pokémon are related to each other much more than different species of animals in the real world).

What concerns human language, {{MTR}} in the same episode was shown learning ''pronounciation'', not the language itself, what implies that all Pokémon have innate knowledge of human language, so they can understand human speech and only have to learn how to pronounce its sounds or be able to establish telepathical contacts to speak. Despite this, Misty in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' once asked {{MTR}} to translate her words to other Pokémon and May taught [[May's Bulbasaur|her Bulbasaur]] the meaning of the word ''town'' in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria]]''. Therefore, this ability of Pokémon is not well-defined in anime canon.

===Talking Pokémon===
Although every Pokémon in the anime can understand human speech, very few can talk, although many [[legendary Pokémon]] can. In most cases talking Pokémon speak through telepathy.

* {{MTR}} is the most famous talking Pokémon, and the one that makes the most appearances. His clone in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', however, cannot speak, as the ability to pronounce human words.
* A {{p|Gastly}} in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'' has the ability to talk. It is unclear if all Gastly have this ability and chose not to exercise it, or it this particular one was unique. However, no Gastly has spoken before or since, preferring to use other means of communication.
* A giant {{p|Tentacruel}} in the episode ''[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]'' spoke through Meowth via telepathy.
* A {{p|Lapras}} in ''[[EP065|Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' has the ability to talk telepathically.
* {{an|Mewtwo}} can talk via telepathy.
* The {{p|Lugia}} in ''[[The Power of One]]'' also speaks via telepathy.
* A {{p|Slowking}} in ''The Power of One'' can also talk, surprisingly without telepathy.
* {{p|Entei}} can talk in ''[[Spell of the Unown]]''. Although this Pokémon is the embodiment of [[Molly Hale|Molly]]'s wishes, so therefore Entei itself probably cannot actually talk.
* {{an|Jirachi}} can talk via telepathy in ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* {{an|Lucario}} can talk in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', though this is accomplished with [[Aura]].
* {{an|Manaphy}} can talk in ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', although it can only say a few words as it is still a baby.
* {{p|Chatot}} can repeat human words.
* {{an|Darkrai}} occasionally talked in ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
* {{an|Shaymin}} can speak telepathically in ''[[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin]]''.

==Talking Pokémon in manga==

In the [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]] manga, Clefairy and Squirtle can speak human language, however most Poké-speak is translated for the reader's ease (indicated by a different font in the word bubbles). They are easily understood by humans just the same.

In the [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga, Shū can understand his Pokémon by using a special headset device called an [[In-Com]].

In the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga, [[Sabrina]] has a unique telepathic {{p|Lapras}} that can communicate with humans.

===In the Pokémon Special manga===
When [[Bill]] is accidentally transformed into a mutated {{p|Rattata}} in ''[[PS009|...But Fearow Itself!]]'' he talks to {{Special|Red}} to help him.

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AG072

2008-08-13T17:52:09Z

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title_en=The Bicker the Better |
title_ja=タッグバトル！サトシVSハルカ!? |
title_ja_trans=Tag Battle! Satoshi VS Haruka!? |
broadcast_jp=April 15, 2004 |
broadcast_us=April 2, 2005 |
screen=yes |
screenshot=TheBickertheBetter.jpg |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Challenge |
en_op=[[This Dream]] |
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'''The Bicker the Better''' (Japanese: '''タッグバトル！サトシVSハルカ!?''' ''Tag Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Haruka|May}}!?'') is episode 72 of Advanced Generation. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 15, 2004 and in the United States on April 2, 2005.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==


== Major events ==

=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Oscar and Andi]]


=== Pokémon ===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} (Oscar's)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} (Andi's)

== Trivia ==
*This episode wasn't aired in some countries due to the fact that the episode made Ash and May look like a couple.
* An almost similar event happens in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', but in that episode, no one thinks that Ash and Dawn are a couple.

=== Errors ===
*{{p|Onix}} is misspelled as ''Onyx'' in the Pokémon Trainer's Choice for this episode.
*Ash has forgotten about the double battling against Luana in the Orange Islands season; however the difference here is with when Ash battled Luana, it was a tag-battle between two trainers both using two Pokémon, while the case of this episode's tag-battle was four trainers using just one Pokémon each.
*When May checks her Pokédex on Andi's Nidoqueen, and it shows Nidoqueen on the screen of her Pokédex, instead of her fingers, which have black and white gloves, Ash's fingers are barely seen holding the Pokédex.
*During Ash and May's argument, May's left hand dissappears.
*Brock says that, according to the rules of Pokémon battles, no trainer is allowed to use more than one Pokémon in any battle. This is, of course, not true.

=== Pokémon Trainer's Choice ===
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Ariados}}?
* Choices: {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Blaziken}}
* Answer: Okay, trainers! If you chose {{p|Onix}}, you were right!

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Le match filles/garçons|The boys/girls match}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|In nome dell'amore|In the name of love}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Entre más peleas, mejor!|The more fights, the better!}}'''
* Portuguese: '''{{tt|Quanto Mais Brigas, Melhor|The more battles, the better}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Discutir es lo mejor|Arguing is the best}}'''

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[[ja:AG編第72話]]

AG060

2008-08-10T03:07:55Z

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title_en=Delcatty Got Your Tongue |
title_ja=エネコとエネコロロ！伝説のコーディネーター登場!! |
title_ja_trans=Eneko and Enekororo! Enter the Legendary Pokémon Coordinator! |
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screenshot=DelcattyGotYourTongue.jpg |
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'''Delcatty Got Your Tongue''' (Japanese: '''エネコとエネコロロ！伝説のコーディネーター登場!!''' ''{{tt|Eneko|Skitty}} and {{tt|Enekororo|Delcatty}}! Enter the Legendary Pokémon Coordinator!'') is episode 60 of Advanced Generation. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 22, 2004 and in the United States on December 4, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==

On their way to [[Verdanturf Town]], {{Ash}} and his friends encounter some construction in the middle of the road. One of the workers kindly points them towards a detour, but when they start to follow it, they fall into a cleverly disguised pitfall trap. Leaping to the edge of the pit, the construction workers reveal themselves as [[Team Rocket]], and try to grab {{AP|Pikachu}} with a fishing pole. However [[James]] pulls a a little too hard, and winds up catching not only Pikachu, but Ash and his friend as well! Free from the pit, Ash calls out {{AP|Torkoal}} who begins to battle with [[Jessie]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and [[James's Cacnea]]. Trying to help out, {{an|May}} orders her {{TP|May|Skitty}} to attack, but fails when Seviper tackles it away, causing it to fall into a plume of Torkoal's smoke. Leaping to the rescue, [[Brock]] calls out [[Brock's Marshtomp|Mudkip]], who blows Team Rocket away with a powerful {{m|Water Gun}} attack. Rushing over to her injured Skitty, May realizes that it has lost its voice. Brock suggests they go find a [[Pokémon Center]] so after a brief glance at [[Max]]'s map, they begin to walk towards the nearest city, [[Foothill Town]].

Upon arriving, they discover that Foothill Town lacks a Pokémon Center, so May is forced to take Skitty to the next best thing, a Pokémon Clinic. At the clinic they meet [[Dr. Abby]], a Pokémon Doctor who specializes in alternative medicine for Pokémon. A quick massage treatment brings Skitty back to its playful self, much to May's relief. Dr. Abby says that she's especially good at treating Skitty's, since she used to own one herself. Hearing this, May realizes that she's none other then the legendary {{g|Coordinator}} Abby, who won an upstart victory at the Hoenn [[Grand Festival]] using her Skitty. Dr. Abby tells May, that after winning the Grand Festival, she went on a journey with Skitty. However after Skitty was seriously injured in a Pokémon battle, she took it to a Pokémon Clinic for treatment. Impressed with skill of the doctor who had helped her, she decided to stay and learn how to treat Pokémon herself, and was eventually able to become a skilled Doctor in her own right. As a reward for her efforts, right before she left to found her own clinic, the doctor gave her a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}, which she used to turn her Skitty, nicknamed "Johnny" into a {{p|Delcatty}}. At May's request she invites everybody into her backyard so they can meet Johnny.

A short distance away, Team Rocket spies on the "twerps" as they meet Johnny. {{MTR}} suggests that they steal both May's Skitty and Johnny and present them to [[Giovanni]] as a gift, since they'd be a complete evolution set. James says that a complete {{p|Eevee}} evolution set would be better, but agrees to help out after Meowth reminds them that there aren't any Eevees nearby.

Back in the clinic, Dr. Abby teaches May's Skitty how to juggle using its {{m|DoubleSlap}} attack to hit balls with its tail. After a bit of practice, May finds that Skitty can juggle up to two balls with her. Suddenly Team Rocket enters in disguise, carrying a heavily bandaged Meowth. They ask Dr. Abby to treat Meowth, and while she's distracted quickly collar both Skitty and Johnny. Their disguise is ruined when Dr. Abby starts to give Meowth a massage, and he accidentally reveals his ability to speak. Fleeing with their stolen Pokémon, Team Rocket begins to fly away in their balloon but are quickly brought back to earth when Johnny blows up the balloon with a {{m|Solarbeam}}.

Breaking free from their collars, Skitty and Johnny run back to their trainers, and begin to battle against Seviper and Cacnea. Easily dodging their attacks, Johnny begins utilizing a variety of elemental moves, such as {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Solarbeam, and {{m|Blizzard}}. When May begins to fight with Skitty, Dr. Abby helps out by showing Skitty how to use Blizzard as well. A double blizzard attack, combined with a thunderbolt from Pikachu is enough to send Team Rocket "Blasting off again".

Later, Ash and his friends get back on the road to Verdanturf. Dr. Abby tells May that she should have no troubles as a Pokémon Coordinator as long as she believes in herself and her Pokémon. Thanking her for her help, May waves goodbye, and along with everybody else resume their travels.

== Major events ==

* May's Skitty learns {{m|Blizzard}}.
=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Dr. Abby]]


=== Pokémon ===


[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Wynaut}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Delcatty}} (Dr. Abby's; nicknamed "Johnny")
* {{p|Makuhita}} (unnamed trainer's)
* {{p|Aron}} (unnamed trainer's)

Pokémon seen in flashbacks:

* {{p|Skitty}} (Dr. Abby's; nicknamed "Johnny")
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Marshtomp}}
* {{p|Swampert}} (unnamed coordinator's)
* {{p|Kirlia}} (unnamed coordinator's)
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Flygon}} (unnamed trainer's)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (unnamed coordinator's)
* {{p|Wynaut}}

== Trivia ==

=== Errors ===
*When May is shown stroking Johny, she has sandals on instead of slippers.
*It is strange that Dr. Abby has never entered [[Pokémon Contest]]s after winning [[Grand Festival]], since there are seven ribbons on her wall, although only five are needed to enter the Festival. Maybe she could not use two of them for some reason.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Un Pokémon sans voix|A Pokémon without voice}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Evoluzione!|Evolution!}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¿Delcatty te comio la lengua?|Delcatty ate your tongue?}}'''
* Portuguese: '''{{tt|O Delcatty Comeu sua Língua?|The Delcatty ate your tongue?}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|¿Te ha comido la lengua el Delcatty?|Did the Delcatty ate your tongue?}}'''

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[[ja:AG編第60話]]

Methods of Evolution

2008-08-10T02:57:52Z

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There are a number of '''methods of evolution''', which defines how and when a Pokémon [[Evolution|evolves]]. These can make it slightly harder for some Pokémon to evolve in comparison to others.

==Triggers of evolution==
There are only three events that may cause a Pokémon to evolve:

* Leveling up
* Being exposed to an evolutionary stone
* Being traded

Of course, it is not sufficient that one of these events happens, but it is also neccesary that all the required conditions are met. Therefore, when we are speaking about a ''method of evolution'', we mean both the event and the conditions. Which one of the evolution-triggering events must happen to make certain Pokémon reach its next evolution stage and what conditions must be met is determined for each Pokémon individually.

Pokémon from [[Evolution#Branch_evolution_families|branched evolution families]] may evolve into different forms depending on the event that caused evolution and other conditions.

==Evolving by level==
This is the most common trigger of evolution: most Pokémon evolve when they [[level]] up. It is not neccessary that Pokémon levels up by gaining experience in a battle: [[Vitamin#Rare Candy|Rare Candy]] will also trigger evolution if all conditions are met. However, leveling up in [[Pokémon Daycare|Daycare]] will not cause evolution. Also it will not evolve if it is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}. If a Pokémon levels up in a battle, the evolution will be triggered immediately after the battle. Of course, there are no Pokémon that evolve by leveling up without any additional conditions.

===Reaching a certain level===
Amongst Pokémon that evolve by level, most Pokémon evolve as soon as they reach a certain level by leveling up. If a Pokémon is not able to evolve when it reaches the required level, it will try to evolve every time it levels up again. Therefore, Pokémon from this group cannot be evolved only if the somehow reached level 100 without evolving.

'''Example''': {{p|Ekans}} evolves into {{p|Arbok}} at level 22.

This method of evolution in most cases has no special disadvantages. However, {{p|Meowth}}, for example, evolves into {{p|Persian}} at level 30, but learns {{m|Pay Day}} at level 32. In Generation IV Persian cannot learn Pay Day by leveling up, what means that if a player wants to have a Persian with Pay Day, he must not let Meowth evolve until it has learned this attack.
===Happiness===
Some Pokémon evolve by leveling up if their hidden [[Happiness]] stat is 220 or above. It is usually true for [[baby Pokémon]] such as {{p|Cleffa}}, but also holds true for some other Pokémon, including {{p|Chansey}} (evolves to {{p|Blissey}}). This method of evolution was introduced in [[Generation II]].

The following Pokémon evolve using this method:
*{{p|Golbat}} → {{p|Crobat}}
*{{p|Chansey}} → {{p|Blissey}}
*{{p|Pichu}} → {{p|Pikachu}}
*{{p|Cleffa}} → {{p|Clefairy}}
*{{p|Igglybuff}} → {{p|Jigglypuff}}
*{{p|Togepi}} → {{p|Togetic}}
*{{p|Munchlax}} → {{p|Snorlax}}
*{{p|Buneary}} → {{p|Lopunny}}

===Less common conditions===
====Knowing a certain move====
Some Pokémon evolve when they level up if they know a certain move. All of them can learn required moves by leveling up. However, if they are made to forget these moves, they must relearn them in order to evolve with the help of [[move relearner]]. This method of evolution has been introduced in [[Generation IV]].

*{{m|Rollout}}
**{{p|Lickitung}} → {{p|Lickilicky}}
*{{m|AncientPower}}
**{{p|Tangela}} → {{p|Tangrowth}}
**{{p|Yanma}} → {{p|Yanmega}}
**{{p|Piloswine}} → {{p|Mamoswine}}
*{{m|Double Hit}}
**{{p|Aipom}} → {{p|Ambipom}}
*{{m|Mimic}}
**{{p|Mime Jr.}} → {{p|Mr.Mime}}
**{{p|Bonsly}} → {{p|Sudowoodo}}

====Being in a certain area====
This method of evolution has also been introduced in [[Pokémon_Diamond_and_Pearl_Versions|Generation IV games]], where some Pokémon evolve when they level up in a certain area.

*At [[Mt. Coronet]]
**{{p|Magneton}} → {{p|Magnezone}}
**{{p|Nosepass}} → {{p|Probopass}}
*In [[Eterna Forest]]
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Leafeon}}
*On [[Route 217]]
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Glaceon}}

====Holding a certain item====
Some Pokémon evolve when they level up if they are holding a certain [[Evolution-inducing held item|item]]. In this case the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.

*{{p|Happiny}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Oval Stone|Oval Stone]]) → {{p|Chansey}}
*{{p|Gligar}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Razor Fang|Razor Fang]]) → {{p|Gliscor}}
*{{p|Sneasel}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Razor Claw|Razor Claw]]) → {{p|Weavile}}

====By time and happiness====
Some Pokémon evolve by leveling up being happy, but only during a certain part of the day.

The following Pokémon are known to evolve this way:
*Day
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Espeon}}
**{{p|Budew}} → {{p|Roselia}}
**{{p|Riolu}} → {{p|Lucario}}
*Night
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Umbreon}}
**{{p|Chingling}} → {{p|Chimecho}}

====With a certain Pokémon in the party====
This is a unique condition: {{p|Mantyke}} evolves into {{p|Mantine}} when it levels up only if there is a {{p|Remoraid}} in user's party.

====With high enough Beauty====
This is also a unique condition: {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}} by leveling up if its Beauty stat is 170 or above.

====With a certain gender and at a certain level====
It is the third unique condition: {{p|Combee}} evolves into a {{p|Vespiquen}} if it is female. Male Combee do not evolve.

===Additional factors===
Some Pokémon from branched evolution families evolve into different forms depending on some additional factors. These factors are not conditions for evolution, since they do not determine the possibility of evolution, but what the Pokémon will become after evolution.

*{{p|Burmy}}. This Pokémon evolves at level 20, but its new form is determined by its gender and cloak (and cloak changes according to the place, where it has battled last time).
**Male Burmy → {{p|Mothim}}
**Female Burmy → {{p|Wormadam}}, but the type combination of Wormadam is determined by the cloak.
***With Plant cloak (after battling in the wild) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Grass}} Wormadam
***With Sandy cloak (after battling in a cave or on a beach) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Ground}} Wormadam.
***With Trash cloak (after battling in a building) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Steel}} Wormadam.

*{{p|Tyrogue}}. This Pokémon evolves at level 20 depending on its stats.
**If its [[Stat#Defense|Defense]] is higher than [[Stat#Attack|Attack]], it evolves into {{p|Hitmonchan}}
**If its Attack is higher than Defense, it evolves into {{p|Hitmonlee}}.
**If Attack is equal to Defense, it evolves into {{p|Hitmontop}}.

*{{p|Wurmple}}. It evolves at level 7 into {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}}, depending on its personality value. This value is hidden, determined when Pokémon is caught and cannot be affected by the player. See the article about [[personality value]] for the exact formula.

*{{p|Shedinja}}. This Pokémon appears in the player's party when {{p|Nincada}} evolves into a {{p|Ninjask}} (at level 20) if there is a free space there (in Diamond and Pearl the player must also have a free [[Poké Ball]]). If there is no room for Shedinja, it will not appear (but Nincada will still evolve).

Espeon and Umbreon are not listed here, because they were [[#By time and happiness|already mentioned]].

==Evolving with evolutionary stone==
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to an [[evolutionary stone]]. The stone may be applied at any time, thus causing an instant evolution.

However, as the player can decide whether and when to evolve his or her Pokémon (although he always can decide it, since evolution can be cancelled or prevented by using an Everstone), he or she must take the decision carefully: most Pokémon will no longer be able to learn certain moves when they evolve in this way, and some (like {{p|Raichu}}) cannot learn any moves by leveling up, although there are exceptions to this rule and certain moves are exclusive to the stone-evolved Pokémon.

'''Examples:'''
* {{p|Nidorino}} → {{p|Nidoking}} with {{evostone|Moon Stone}}
* {{p|Gloom}} → {{p|Bellossom}} with {{evostone|Sun Stone}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}} → {{p|Victreebel}} with {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}

Usually there are no special requirements for stone-induced evolution, with only two exceptions:
*Male {{p|Kirlia}} → {{p|Gallade}} with {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}
*Female {{p|Snorunt}} → {{p|Froslass}} with {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}

Both Pokémon have other ways of evolution that do not depend on their gender:
*{{p|Kirlia}} → {{p|Gardevoir}} at level 30
*{{p|Snorunt}} → {{p|Glalie}} at level 42

Note that sometimes (in Bulbapedia as well) {{evostone|Oval Stone}} is said to be an evolutionary stone, because it is a stone and it is required for an evolution. However, technically Oval Stone is an evolution-inducing held item, which Happiny must be holding to evolve into Chansey when it levels up.

==Evolving after being traded==
Many Pokémon evolve only when they are [[Trade|traded]]. The evolution starts immediately after the trade, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions.

'''Examples:'''
*{{p|Kadabra}} → {{p|Alakazam}}
*{{p|Machoke}} → {{p|Machamp}}
*{{p|Graveler}} → {{p|Golem}}
*{{p|Haunter}} → {{p|Gengar}}

A well-known mistranslation in the [[Generation I]] games suggested that after trading a man a {{p|Raichu}}, he said that it had evolved. This fueled speculation as to whether or not there would be a third stage to the {{p|Pikachu}} line in [[Generation II]]; the third stage was realized in the form of a [[Baby Pokémon]], {{p|Pichu}}.

===Holding a certain item===
Some Pokémon evolve when traded only if the are holding a certain item. Like any evolution-inducing held item, the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.

The following Pokémon evolve using this method:

*{{p|Poliwhirl}} → {{p|Politoed}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|King's Rock]]
*{{p|Slowpoke}} → {{p|Slowking}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|King's Rock]]
*{{p|Onix}} → {{p|Steelix}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]]
*{{p|Rhydon}} → {{p|Rhyperior}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Protector|Protector]]
*{{p|Seadra}} → {{p|Kingdra}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Dragon Scale|Dragon Scale]]
*{{p|Scyther}} → {{p|Scizor}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]]
*{{p|Magmar}} → {{p|Magmortar}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Magmarizer|Magmarizer]]
*{{p|Electabuzz}} → {{p|Electivire}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Electirizer|Electirizer]]
*{{p|Porygon}} → {{p|Porygon2}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Up-Grade|Up-Grade]]
*{{p|Porygon2}} → {{p|Porygon-Z}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Dubious Disc|Dubious Disc]]
*{{p|Dusclops}} → {{p|Dusknoir}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Reaper Cloth|Reaper Cloth]]
*{{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Huntail}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#DeepSeaTooth|DeepSeaTooth]]
*{{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Gorebyss}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#DeepSeaScale|DeepSeaScale]]

==References==
*[[Evolution]]
*[[Evolutionary stone]]
*[[Evolution-inducing held item]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

AG059

2008-08-10T02:21:22Z

Pokeresp: Some corrections + About Ash being challenged by a Gym Leader

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'''Manectric Charge!''' (Japanese: '''キンセツジムふたたび！VSライボルト!!''' ''Return to {{tt|Kinsetsu|Mauville}} Gym! VS {{tt|Livolt|Manectric}}!'') is episode 59 of Advanced Generation. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 15, 2004 and in the United States on December 4, 2004.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
Ash and {{Ashfr|co.}} have finally returned to [[Mauville City]] for a pit stop on the way back to [[Petalburg City]]. Before they get ready to make any plans, Max notices a huge sign for an entrance to a carnival! They decide to start they visit in Mauville by hanging out there. It seems open, though, so they decide to check it out on their own.

To their luck, it is open, so they ckeck out the toy stand first, mainly full of Pokémon plushies, and it's run by two suspicious looking people in a {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Tauros}} costume. May noticed the Torchic plushie, and gets excited and wants to buy it. Unbeknownst to them, these people are really [[Team Rocket]]...

Meanwhile, Ash and co send out all their Pokémon to play, and Ash's new Torkoal smogs them up as a friendly greeting, but they don't seem too happy. Ash introduces them to it, and explains that it likes to do that a lot in a friendly manner, and not to worry about it. Torkoal does it again, and it reaches Team Rocket this time, which gives them an idea to try and snatch it...

Next, they check out the soccer target game, where Brock scores a 10! The rest of them are about to take their turn, but then Ash notices his Torkoal standing right in front of the ball. It seems like it wants a shot at this! Ash is excited and ready to watch it go, but Max is a little concerned that it might mess up and trip, since its body is wide and its legs are pretty short. They all watch as Torkoal lifts its legs, gets ready to kick... but instead it falls over, landing on its back. Oh well, better luck next time.

Next, Brock has a go at the water targets. He uses the water gun that it supplies, but has Lotad and Mudkip help him with their {{m|Water Gun}}s. Max is having a shot at the ring toss game, with the help of Pikachu and Skitty. Treecko and Corphish are working on the ring-the-bell game, using something else, and Torkoal smogs them both again. May is playing a {{wp|Dance Dance Revolution|DDR}}-style game, with the help of Torchic, Forretress, Beautifly and Taillow. A silhouette of Meowth appears on the screens and shows them the moves.

<sc>Coming Soon...</sc>

== Major events ==
* Ash has a rematch with Wattson and loses.
* May learns of a contest in [[Verdanturf Town]].
=== Debuts ===
* {{p|Manectric}}

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Wattson]]
* [[Watt]]

=== Pokémon ===

[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Larvitar}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Ludicolo}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Electrike}} ({{OP|Wattson|Manectric}}; evolves)
* {{p|Manectric}} ({{OP|Wattson|Manectric}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Watt]]'s)

== Trivia ==
* The {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Tauros}} costumes that Team Rocket are wearing had previously appeared in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.
* It is the first time Ash has a battle with a [[Gym Leader]] after winning his badge (excluding battles with Brock and Misty).

=== Pokémon Trainer's Choice ===
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Manectric}}?
* Choices: {{p|Swampert}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Torkoal}}
* Answer: Okay, trainers! If you chose {{p|Larvitar}}, you were right!
* Actually, {{p|Swampert}} would have been a better choice, since it has more powerful moves and better base stats. Both Swampert and Larvitar are immune to Electric attacks.

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

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Des matchs électriques|Electric matches}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Incontri tra amici|Friends matches}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Manetric ataca!|Manetric attacks!}}'''
* Portuguese: '''{{tt|Manectric Carregado|Charged Manetric}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Carga Manetric|Manetric charge}}'''

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[[Category:Advanced Generation episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiroshi Yoshida]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Shigeru Ōmachi]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yūsaku Takeda]]

[[ja:AG編第59話]]

User:Pokeresp/Sandbox

2008-08-10T00:16:14Z

Pokeresp: /* Some experiment with links */

User:Pokeresp/Sandbox

2008-08-10T00:15:35Z

Pokeresp:

User talk:Pokeresp

2008-08-09T17:35:59Z

Pokeresp: /* Hey! */

==Welcome==
Welcome to [[Bulbapedia]], {{BASEPAGENAME}}!

As a new user, you may wish to learn a few things that will be useful in your editing:
*For a basic overview of wiki code, see [[Help:Editing|this page]].
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Thank you, and have a good time editing here!--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 14:11, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

== [[Pokémon World (song)]] ==

Please don't insert information about that song playing in episodes where it didn't. That song wouldn't debut in the anime until [[EP084]], hence your edits changing the English opening for [[EP081]], [[EP082]], and [[EP083]] were incorrect. The song's predecessor, [[Pokémon Theme]], didn't end until [[Brock]] left the group, and that was in EP083. Inserting false information like you did is frowned upon here, and is a blockable offense, so be careful. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 20:17, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

:Are you sure? I've found and re-watched [[EP081]] right now and its opening theme was Pokémon World. Well, I understand that the people who encoded it might have replaced the original opening song for some reason. After your message I tried to check it on Pokemon.com but couldn't find a clue. The articles about Pokémon on Wikipedia seem to have been copied from Bulbapedia (some even list it as a source) so all the mistakes were also copied. But if you are sure, I'm sorry for my edits. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 20:43, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

:The televised airings are considered the canon airings for theme appearances. The themes might change on some home video releases, such as the Orange Islands DVDs. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 20:46, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

::Well, then I'm wrong. Sorry for this. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 20:51, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

== About your edit summary ==

How wouldn't it make sense? I mean Kirlia can learn Psychic moves which is strong against Combusken's Fighting. Should we perhaps discuss this on [[Talk:AG053]]? I still think they meant which of them Kirlia has the biggest advantage against. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 00:08, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
:I thought, by "to battle '''with''' Kirlia" you meant "to be on one side with Kirlia in a double battle". Well, then it does make sense. However, such question ("Which of these Pokémon is the weakest to the given one?") has never been asked (or am I wrong?) whereas "Which of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle the given one?" is quite common. Hmph, those makers always mess with Trainer's Choice... Well, if you want to, add what you said back to the article. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 00:17, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
::Hm, interesting. In the next episode it's said the best choice to battle Forretress out of Minun, Swellow and Seviper is, of course, Seviper... --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 00:59, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

== Hey! ==

Since you decided to intrude on my title project, you might as well be doing it correctly. ;) I updated the [[List of original series episodes]] to the correct titles and what the rest of the articles should be. They are all correct and I hope you don't change them thinking otherwise. I'm glad that someone else thinks that the dub title correction is important...thanks! If you want to help still, all the pages and links need corrected to what it says on the original episode list...that is the only one that is done, I don't have the resources to do the rest yet. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 02:05, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

:Sorry for answering to late, I haven't been on Bulbapedia recently. I'll now check all episode pages and update them according to the new edition of the list, as you said. What about links everywhere... Hm, that's not that easy, but with some automation... --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 00:07, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::Actually, you have to go to the what links here for each episode...I already did EP001, I also ask that you start from the end and work your way back so that we aren't trying to do the same stuff at the same time. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 00:11, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::OK --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 00:16, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::Oh, I forgot to tell you, don't add the title for things dealing with Japanese issues or any other page where the links aren't already put in. Episodes such as [[EP035]] remain [[EP035]] because they were only released in Japan. And, If I remember correctly, the voice actor pages don't have them and they shouldn't; If you have any questions about when it should or shouldn't be put in, bring them up to me and I will hopefully know what to do. ;) ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 00:22, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::OK but, by the way, what was the source for these new titles? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 00:30, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::Title cards, with some from pokemon.com when the title card had mistakes, I asked Zhen Lin and this is what he said to do. And, let me do {{tt|Why? Why Not!|Why? Wynaut!}} since he said both were correct and both should be used, I know exactly what to do for it. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 00:37, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::::Try to do it in as few edits as possible, check every link on a page instead of just doing each link 1 at a time. I wanted to do the project in as little stress to the server as possible. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 00:39, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::::In your list [[EP100]] is called "Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon" whereas in the article it has a question mark. Don't you think there is a mistake on title card, because this is really a question? I'm not a native speaker of English, though...
::::::::'''Update.''' Do we really need to put a comma in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line''',''' and Stinker]]''? --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 01:55, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::The Title card did not have a question mark...I double checked on that one; since there is nothing wrong with it the question mark shouldn't be there. And the comma is another punctuation mark, like the exclamation point, leaving it out would cause things to be wrong. It must be there! ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 02:00, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::::::Now all titles, prevtitles and nextitles in episode pages are synchronized with the list. As for links in all pages, IMHO, it's not that necessary to do it in a rush. They just should be corrected when they are spotted, like typos. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 17:00, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::::If you want, I can do the links... ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 17:04, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
::::::::::::Well, if you really want to correct them all at once, I'll help. --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 17:35, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

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2008-08-09T17:00:50Z

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EP230

2008-08-09T16:51:02Z

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{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP229 |
prevtitle=EP229: An EGG-sighting Adventure! |
nextlink=EP231 |
nexttitle=EP231: Dues and Don'ts |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP230 |
title_en=Hatching a Plan |
title_ja=タマゴ、かえる |
title_ja_trans=Egg, Hatch |
broadcast_jp=December 27, 2001 |
broadcast_us=January 18, 2003 |
screen=yes |
screenshot=Hatching a Plan!.jpg |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
footnotes= }}
'''Hatching a Plan''' (Japanese: '''タマゴ、かえる''' ''Egg, Hatch'') is episode 230 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 27, 2001 and in the United States on January 18, 2003.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

While camping out for the night, [[Misty]] notices a light out of Ash's bag. {{Ash}} gets out the egg case because the egg is starting to hatch. They all wonder what might hatch out of the egg. [[Team Rocket]], who plans on stealing the Pokémon, wait nearby. The egg hatches into a {{p|Phanpy}}! Ash checks it out with Dexter and wonders where its Poké Ball is. Brock reminds him that the Poké Ball is on the case, so he takes it and tries to return Phanpy, who jumps out of the way. Ash tries again, but Phanpy continues to dodge the beam. Brock suggests that some food might convince Phanpy to listen. Ash gets out some food, but before the Phanpy could get to it, Team Rocket snatches it with a hand. Pikachu shocks them with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and hits Phanpy as well. Team Rocket blasts off, and Phanpy is still a little shocked from the jolt. Pikachu tries to comfort it but a spark sends Phanpy running. Ash tries to run after Phanpy without luck.

The gang splits up in search of Phanpy. Brock leaves some food out to attract it when a bush near him wiggles about. Brock grabs at it; however, it ends up being Misty's Psyduck, with a mouthful of Brock's food. Ash and Pikachu look about, but Pikachu feels completely at fault. Ash comforts Pikachu, knowing they'll find Phanpy eventually.

Deeper in the woods, Phanpy runs about, and the electricity is wearing off. Phanpy looks around for Ash, but then realizes it's hungry; Phanpy decides to follow a pleasant smell of food. The aroma comes from Team Rocket, who is cooking toast over a fire. They sulk in their failure to get the Phanpy but Meowth cheers them up a bit. When Meowth is about to eat his toast, Phanpy steals it before he can eat it. Meowth ends up biting its hand. Meowth goes hysterical noticing that the toast disappeared, but Jessie and James don't don't seem to care and start eating. Phanpy swipes their toast as well. When Meowth looks around for what happened, he sees Phanpy standing there, finishing the toast. Meowth tries to scold Phanpy but it tackles Meowth. The Meowth looks the other way for a while, with his tail waving at Phanpy, who seems to like it.

The gang meets up although nobody found Phanpy. Then Team Rocket appears out of the bush, dressed up in weird jumpsuits and helmets. Ash gives them a few remarks until Meowth shows up with Phanpy. Ash tries to call Phanpy to him, but Meowth goes up in front of Pikachu, waving his tail which is painted like a Phanpy. Phanpy gets excited and runs towards them, but Meowth quickly dodges, hitting Pikachu instead. James whips out the same hand and grabs Pikachu. Pikachu tries to shock them but the suit makes Jessie and James invulnerable to electricity. Then, James releases his {{p|Weezing}} to make a smoke shroud. With the smoke, Team Rocket is long gone.

Team Rocket celebrates their catch with a toast of milk. Phanpy looks like he wants some as well but James puts Phanpy in a cage where Pikachu is. Pikachu plans that they should bash the cage so it rolls down the cliff. They bash the side of the cage twice and it rolls down, breaking when it smashes into a tree. James hears the crash and goes over to see that the cage is gone, and he then sees the two Pokémon running away. Team Rocket hops into their balloon and chases after them. The gang sees the balloon and rushes towards it. Both Pokémon and the gang are stopped by a raging river.

It looks like the two have no choice but to jump. Pikachu makes the first jump across to a stone, telling Phanpy to jump too. Phanpy does, though not really as well as Pikachu. Pikachu hops to another stone, Phanpy following but misses and goes in. Pikachu grabs Phanpy, causing both Pokémon to hang on the rock; Pikachu slips! Ash runs along the river to find something to get them. Pikachu grabs another rock that happens to be under a tree. Ash climbs up with a rope and tries to grab Pikachu and Phanpy. He manages to get Pikachu but Phanpy slips away. With no other option, Ash jumps into the river, despite the waterfall nearby. As soon as he falls down, Ash tosses the rope to the others, saving Phanpy.

After the short refresher from the waterfall, Team Rocket arrives on the scene. Meowth does the Phanpy trick, but Phanpy's not so happy about Team Rocket this time. Jessie and James send out their Pokémon. Ash lets Phanpy go up for battle and Phanpy does a {{m|Rollout}} attack, which knocks the Team Rocket's Pokémon back. Pikachu lets off a Thunderbolt, but it doesn't affect Jessie and James, but it sure affected the whole balloon. The balloon explodes and they blast off.

== Major events ==

*Ash's Egg hatches into a {{p|Phanpy}}.
=== Debuts ===

*[[Ash's Phanpy]]

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}}; debut; new)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})

== Trivia ==
* This episode was initially going to be called "Phanpy's Phantastic Arrival."

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

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Une éclosion trompeuse|A misleading hatching}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Il lieto evento|The happy event}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡La esperada llegada de Phanpy!|Phanpy's expected arrival!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Maquinando un plan|Hatching a plan}}'''

{{epstub}}
{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP229 |
prevtitle=EP229: An Egg-Sighting Adventure! |
nextlink=EP231 |
nexttitle=EP231: Dues and Don'ts |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Original series episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshitaka Fujimoto]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Toshiaki Suzuki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]
[[ja:無印編第230話]]

EP170

2008-08-09T16:34:29Z

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{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP169 |
prevtitle=EP169: Beauty and the Breeder |
nextlink=EP171 |
nexttitle=EP171: Power Play! |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP170 |
title_en=A Better Pill to Swallow |
title_ja=ツボツボVSマダツボミ |
title_ja_trans=Tsubotsubo VS Madatsubomi |
broadcast_jp=October 26, 2000 |
broadcast_us=October 13, 2001 |
screen=yes |
screenshot=A Better Pill to Swallow.jpg |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=岩崎太郎 |
director=岩崎太郎 |
art=福本勝 |
footnotes= }}
'''A Better Pill to Swallow''' (Japanese: '''ツボツボVSマダツボミ''' ''{{tt|Tsubotsubo|Shuckle}} VS {{tt|Madatsubomi|Bellsprout}}'') is episode 170 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 26, 2000 and in the United States on October 13, 2001.


The group search for a Shuckle that can produce special juice but Team Rocket steal it and drink the juice themselves. This makes all the Pokémon in the area fall in love with them... including Pikachu.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

== Major events ==

=== Debuts ===

* {{p|Shuckle}}

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===

* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Old Man Shuckle]]

=== Pokémon ===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's]])
* {{P|Weezing}} ([[James's Weezing|James's]])
* {{p|Victreebel}} ([[James's Victreebel|James's]])
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Alternate coloration|alternate color]])
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (Spoopy; Old Man Shuckle's)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (eight)
* {{p|Shuckle}} (many)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (six)

=== Fantasised Pokémon: ===
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Spearow}} (four)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (three)

== Trivia ==
The dub title is a reference to the phrase "a bitter pill to swallow"
=== Errors ===
=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Le remède miracle|The miracle remedy}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Come domare un Pokémon|How to tame a Pokémon}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El elixir del amor!|The love elixir!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Una píldora más fácil de tragar|An easier to swallow pill}}'''

{{epstub}}
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prevlink=EP169 |
prevtitle=EP169: Beauty and the Breeder |
nextlink=EP171 |
nexttitle=EP171: Power Play |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Original series episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Tarō Iwasaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaru Fukumoto]]
[[ja:無印編第170話]]

EP141

2008-08-09T16:34:07Z

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{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP140 |
prevtitle=EP140: Wired for Battle! |
nextlink=EP142 |
nexttitle=EP142: A Shadow of a Drought |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP141 |
title_en=Good 'Quil Hunting |
title_ja=ヒノアラシ！ゲットだぜ!! |
title_ja_trans=Hinoarashi! Catch It! |
screen=yes |
screenshot=GoodQuilHunting.jpg |
broadcast_jp=March 30, 2000 |
broadcast_us=March 3, 2001 |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Meowth's Party|ニャースのパーティ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=香川久 |
footnotes= }}
'''Good 'Quil Hunting''' (Japanese: '''ヒノアラシ！ゲットだぜ!!''' ''{{tt|Hinoarashi|Cyndaquil}}! Catch It!!'') is episode 141 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 30, 2000 and in the United States on March 3, 2001.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

== Major events ==
* Ash captures a [[Ash's Cyndaquil|Cyndaquil]].
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
*{{Ash}}
*[[Brock]]
*[[Misty]]
*[[Koji]]
*[[Jessie]]
*[[James]]

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Slowking}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Ash's Cyndaquil|Ash's]]; new)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Koji]]'s)



== Trivia ==
* ''[[Exciting Pokémon Relay]]'' replaced ''[[Meowth's Party]]'' as the ending.
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the movie, ''[[wp:Good Will Hunting|Good Will Hunting]]''.

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

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Tout feu tout flamme|Any fire any flame}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Un prezioso alleato|A valuable ally}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡La cacería de Cyndaquil!|The hunt for Cyndaquil!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Buena caza de 'Quil|Good 'Quil hunt}}'''

{{epstub}}
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prevlink=EP140 |
prevtitle=EP140: Wired For Battle |
nextlink=EP142 |
nexttitle=EP142: A Shadow of a Drought |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Original series episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

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[[ja:無印編第141話]]

EP265

2008-08-09T16:28:09Z

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{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP264 |
prevtitle=EP264: Mother of All Battles |
nextlink=EP266 |
nexttitle=EP266: A Claim to Flame! |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP265 |
title_en=Pop Goes The Sneasel |
title_ja=ニューラとせいなるほのお！ |
title_ja_trans=Nyula and the Sacred Flame! |
broadcast_jp=September 12, 2002 |
broadcast_us=September 16, 2003 |
screen=yes |
screenshot=Pop Goes the Sneasel!.jpg |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=木村竜二 |
director=大町繁 |
art=たけだゆうさく |
footnotes= }}
'''Pop Goes The Sneasel''' (Japanese: '''ニューラとせいなるほのお！''' ''{{tt|Nyula|Sneasel}} and the Sacred Flame!'') is episode 265 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 12, 2002 and in the United States on September 16, 2003.

The torch that will light the flame for the [[Silver Conference]] is due to set off but a territorial {{p|Sneasel}} is preventing the ceremony from starting. [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and [[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison]], another trainer who appears as the story is being explained, promise to get to the flame. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] decides that the Sneasel should replace [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]].
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
After returning {{p|Larvitar}}, [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and the gang head toward Silver Mountain. Along the way, they notice people gathered at a large closed gate. When they get there, Ash asks a bystander what's going on. The person says that there's some commotion going on the other side. The bad thing is though, this gate leads to Silver Mountain, so everyone's stuck! The gate opens a tad and one of the attendants explains the current situation. While this is happening, [[Misty's Togepi|Togepi]], who was on the ground, walks towards the gate. [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] follows after Togepi and soon the attendant notices that they are inside the gate! The gang runs after them.

Pikachu and Togepi are reunited with their trainers, and they apologize to the guard. But the attendant says it's probably perfect timing anyway, since he didn't know how else to say this. Before he can finish, two trainers run down a set of stone steps and it looks like they were in a battle. One of them yells at the attendant. Ash asks what was that all about, then attendant finally says that nobody's been able to get to the Sacred Fire. Ash, as usual, asks about that. Soon another trainer steps in to tell about that.

But before the stranger could tell the story, the gang breaks that off with a "Who are you?". The trainer is [[Harrison]] from [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]]. [[Brock]] says he's heard of Hoenn, which is supposed around here. Harrison starts to explain that long ago, this area was one major place for battles and wars. People ravaged the place so badly that the Pokémon suffered because of it and the vegetation was wiped out. Soon {{p|Ho-Oh}} used its power to "burn" the area back to life. Eventually the forest that stands now was restored. But a bit of a tree was left burning for the longest of times. And they placed the fire in a shrine that's supposed to be around here.

The attendant adds that recently there have been reports of a {{p|Sneasel}}, a {{p|Machop}}, and a {{p|Machoke}} preventing people from getting near. Every trainer who volunteered to try to stop the offending Pokémon ended up coming back with hurt Pokémon, broken bones, and other serious injuries. The attendant is really worried, because without the Sacred Fire, the ceremony for the Silver Tournament can't start, and thus, no tournament this year.

Ash says he'll make sure he can get the Sacred Fire secure from the Sneasel, mainly because he wants to go compete. Harrison, on the other hand, wants the Sneasel and will help Ash out if he can get his hands on it. Ash asks where is the shrine and the attendant points the way: the same stone steps. Everyone soon goes up the stairs.

Somewhere else in the forest, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are searching for the Sacred Fire. They plan to get it and sell it off, and finally they find the shrine, but as soon as they run, they get clotheslined by a Machoke. All but [[Team Rocket's Meowth|Meowth]] are decked, Meowth looked around and saw that there was a Machoke and a Machop, followed by a Sneasel. Jessie and James get back up and see the Sneasel and decide to capture it as well.

Jessie sends out [[Jessie's Arbok|Arbok]] to try to take care of the cat. She commands Arbok to use {{m|Slam}}, but Sneasel simply jumps out of the way and uses {{m|Slash}} on Arbok. Meowth makes a snobby comment but Jessie throws him to battle to prove what he said. Meowth tries to use {{m|Scratch}} on Sneasel, but Sneasel dodges the attack and gives Meowth a swipe, which sends the cat Pokémon crashing into Jessie and James and sending them all clear across the path.

The gang is almost there, and when they almost reach the top, Ash runs towards the shrine. However, he almost gets clotheslined as well, but manages to avoid it. He almost falls backwards down the stairs, but everyone else grabs him. When everyone reaches the top, they find out it's the Machop and the Machoke that the attendant was talking about. They decide to distract the Pokémon and then run from them since our heroes don't want to waste time.

Misty sends out [[Misty's Corsola|Corsola]] and Harrison uses his [[Harrison's Houndoom|Houndoom]] to take down the fighting duo. They successfully hold them back with {{m|Spike Cannon}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. While this is happening, Ash goes up to the shrine and opens the doors, but almost gets swiped by the Sneasel. Ash sends out [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]] to take the Sneasel on. Ash tells Totodile to use {{m|Water Gun}}, but tells Totodile not to hit the Sacred Fire, and Totodile attacks Sneasel. Sneasel strikes back with Slash and knocks Totodile down, but not out. Finally the Sneasel gvies Totodile a {{m|Shadow Ball}} that throws Totodile right into Ash! Both get sent right back down the hill, but fortunately they collide into a tree.

As for the Rockets, Jessie and James get a little doubtful about Meowth. Jessie pulls James over for a private talk about this. Jessie says that they should get the Sneasel, since it's more powerful than Meowth but no less different, as it's still a cat. Meowth sneaks up on the conversation and listens to the whole plot to ditch Meowth for that Sneasel. James is a little hesitant, since he can't picture someone replacing Meowth. Meowth hurries back before they're finished and soon Jessie and James goes back. Jessie tries to cover up their plot with some excuse and Meowth pretends to be happy about it. James on the other hand seems a little hesitant.

The gang plans out some tactics and soon goes at the Sacred Fire again. This time they encounter the fighters who are waiting. Ash sends out [[Ash's Phanpy|Phanpy]] and Harrison uses Houndoom. Phanpy takes the Machop down with a {{m|Tackle}} and Houndoom hits Machoke with {{m|Take Down}}. This knocks the fighters back and when they try to run to their opponents, Houndoom and Phanpy lift them up and send them down the hill. The duo lands on the bottom where the attendant is standing, looks like they could do something else now.

They find the Sneasel, but soon the Rocket's in a Sneasel balloon float above. Everything's almost the same, except Meowth imitating Sneasel. Everyone but Ash knows that it's just Meowth in a Sneasel costume. So the Rockets put their plan into effect. Meowth brings over a present box to the Sneasel. Jessie tells the plan: Meowth gives the box which is really a smoke bomb, Jessie and James pick up Sneasel, and they run off. As for Meowth, he tells the Sneasel what's really going on. The Sneasel doesn't bite and slashes Meowth, the smoke bomb coming out of the present anyway. The bomb explodes and the Rocket's make their move and grab Sneasel. They run off and laugh in their success, but when they check on Sneasel, it's really Meowth! Meowth gives both Jessie and James a good slashing.

The smoke clears and the gang is surprised to see that Sneasel is still there. With no time to waste, Harrison takes the chance and initiates battle. He sends out a new Pokémon this time: [[Harrison's Blaziken|Blaziken]]. Ash tries to scan it on the [[Pokédex]], but there's no data. Then, Brock realizes that this must be a Pokémon from the Hoenn region. The first attack Blaziken uses is {{m|Quick Attack}}, which the Sneasel has no chance of dodging. The Sneasel tries to counter with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but {{p|Blaziken}} dodges from that and counters with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Finally Blaziken gives Sneasel a {{m|Fire Punch}}, knocking it down. Harrison throws a [[Poké Ball]] at Sneasel and catches the Pokémon!

Ash comments about Harrison's Blaziken, seeing this Pokémon being strong and all. Finally, they go get the Sacred Fire. Finally the ceromony of the Silver Tournament begins with a runner bringing the fire to the stadium. Harrison says that he'll be at the Tournament and he's looking forward to seeing Ash there. Ash on the other hand is left stunned, but then again, nothing comes easy.

== Major events ==

* Ash meets Harrison and together they allow the Silver Conference to commence.
* Harrison catches a Sneasel.
=== Debuts ===

* [[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison]]
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Harrison's Blaziken|Harrison's]])

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===

* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison]]

=== Pokémon ===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Ash's Totodile|Ash's]])
* {{p|Phanpy}} ([[Ash's Donphan|Ash's]])
* {{p|Corsola}} ([[Misty's Corsola|Misty's]])
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison's]])
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Harrison's Blaziken|Harrison's]])
* {{p|Sneasel}} ([[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison's]]; new)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} (flashback)
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}

== Trivia ==
* The ceremony beginning the Silver Tournament uses a runner carrying a lighted torch into the stadium in the same manner as the Pokémon League Games in Kanto.
* It is the first time [[Hoenn|Hoenn region]] is mentioned in the anime.
* The Pokédex has no available data on Blaziken. This will change with the Pokédex upgrade in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]''.
* The English title is a pun on the {{wp|nursery rhyme}} "{{wp|Pop Goes The Weasel}}".
* In one scene, {{MTR}} was thinking about [[evolving]].
=== Errors ===
=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* European Portuguese: '''{{tt|Lá vai o Sneasel!|There goes Sneasel!}}'''
* French: '''{{tt|Le gardien de la flamme Sacrée|The guardian of the sacred flame}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|La fiaccola|The flame}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Sneasel y el fuego sagrado!|Sneasel and the sacred fire!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Sneasel el centinela|Sneasel the Sentinel}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第265話]]

EP264

2008-08-09T16:27:50Z

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epcode=EP264 |
title_en=Mother of All Battles |
title_ja=バンギラスとヨーギラス！ |
title_ja_trans=Bangiras and Yogiras! |
broadcast_jp=September 5, 2002 |
broadcast_us=September 15, 2003 |
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screenshot=EP264.jpg |
en_series=Master Quest |
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'''Mother of All Battles''' (Japanese: '''バンギラスとヨーギラス！''' ''{{tt|Bangiras|Tyranitar}} and {{tt|Yogiras|Larvitar}}!'') is episode 264 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 5, 2002 and in the United States on September 15, 2003.

Larvitar is finally reunited with its mother, Tyranitar, only to have it stolen by the Pokémon Poacher Brothers. With the competent wickedness of their enemy already seen, it's going to take more than it does against Team Rocket to rescue the Pokémon.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

== Major events ==

* Ash leaves Larvitar with its mother at Ranger Mason's preserve.
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]]
* [[Ranger Mason]]
* Other rangers

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|Ash's]]; leaves)
* {{p|Crobat}} ([[Brock's Crobat|Brock's]])
* {{p|Croconaw}} ([[Ranger Mason|Ranger Mason's]]; debut)
* {{p|Tyranitar}}

== Trivia ==

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

== In other languages ==
* European Portuguese: '''{{tt|A Mãe de Todas as Batalhas!|The Mother of all Battles!}}'''
* French: '''{{tt|Qui vole un oeuf...|Who steals an egg...}}'''
**The French title was again used in [[May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]
* Italian: '''{{tt|Ritorno a casa|Return at home}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡La madre de todas las batallas!|The mother of all battles!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|La madre de todas las batallas|The mother of all battles}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第264話]]

EP263

2008-08-09T16:23:37Z

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title_en=Address Unown! |
title_ja=ふしぎのくにのアンノーン！ |
title_ja_trans=Unknown of the Country of Mystery |
broadcast_jp=August 29, 2002 |
broadcast_us=September 13, 2003 |
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'''Address Unown!''' (Japanese: '''ふしぎのくにのアンノーン！''' ''{{tt|Unknown|Unown}} of the Country of Mystery'') is episode 263 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 29, 2002 and in the United States on September 13, 2003.

An Unown falls out of the sky and the group help it return to full health. When Unown defends against Wobbuffet's {{m|Counter}}, the group find themselves transported into Larvitar's mind and have to confront its painful past.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

== Major events ==

* Larvitar finally gets over its shyness towards Brock and Misty.
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]]

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|Ash's]])
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Casey's Elekid|Casey's]], top of head only)
* {{p|Magby}} ([[Satchel|Satchel's]])
* {{p|Shellder}}
* {{p|Slowking}}
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (debut)

== Trivia ==
* This is the first episode of American season 6. However, the [[Master Quest]] title remains for the remainder of the [[Johto]] saga.
* The depiction of the Unown dimension is the same as in ''[[Spell of the Unown]]''.
* The Latin American dub title is the same as the one given to the [[wp:Twilight Zone|Twilight Zone]] series and movies.

=== Errors ===
* In many dubs, dubbers mistook {{p|Unown}} for a mispelling of Un'''kn'''own, something that fans presume {{PUSA}} did in [[DP060]], as many English dub titles are known to be puns.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* European Portuguese: '''{{tt|Morada Incerta|Uncertain Address}}'''
* French: '''{{tt|Souvenirs, souvenirs|Memories, memories}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'altra dimensione|The other dimension}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Dimensión desconocida!|Unknown dimension}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El mundo de Unown!|Unown's world}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第263話]]

EP259

2008-08-09T16:23:18Z

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title_en=Entei at Your Own Risk |
title_ja=エンテイとおんせんのなかまたち！ |
title_ja_trans=Entei and Friends of the Hot Spring! |
broadcast_jp=August 1, 2002 |
broadcast_us=August 16, 2003 |
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'''Entei at Your Own Risk''' (Japanese: '''エンテイとおんせんのなかまたち！''' ''Entei and Friends of the Hot Spring!'') is episode 259 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 1, 2002 and in the United States on August 16, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==


== Major events ==
* [[Brock's Pineco]] evolves into a [[Brock's Forretress|Forretress]]
* {{p|Entei}} makes its first appearence in the series
== Debuts ==
=== Pokémon Debuts ===
* {{p|Forretress}}

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nelson]]

=== Pokémon ===
* [[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Bayleef}} ([[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's]])
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Ash's Cyndaquil|Ash's]])
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Ash's Totodile|Ash's]])
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Ash's Noctowl|Ash's]])
* {{p|Phanpy}} ([[Ash's Donphan|Ash's]])
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|Ash's]])
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Misty's Goldeen|Misty's]])
* {{p|Staryu}} ([[Misty's Staryu|Misty's]])
* {{p|Psyduck}} ([[Misty's Psyduck|Misty's]])
* {{p|Politoed}} ([[Misty's Politoed|Misty's]])
* {{p|Corsola}} ([[Misty's Corsola|Misty's]])
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Brock's Steelix|Brock's]])
* {{p|Geodude}} ([[Brock's Geodude|Brock's]])
* {{p|Crobat}} ([[Brock's Crobat|Brock's]])
* {{p|Pineco}} ([[Brock's Forretress|Brock's]]; evolves)
* {{p|Forretress}} ([[Brock's Forretress|Brock's]], newly evolved)
* {{p|Misdreavus}} (Nelson's)
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Houndour}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Girafarig}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Piloswine}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Miltank}} (picture)
* {{p|Entei}}

== Trivia ==
* The title is a pun of the phrase "Enter at Your Own Risk".
=== Errors ===
=== Dub edits ===

== In other languages ==
* French: '''{{tt|Les sources chaudes|The hot springs}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Forti emozioni|Hard emotions}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Entei, el Pokémon legendario!|Entei, the legendary Pokémon!}}'''
* Portuguese: '''{{tt|Entei, Eu Quero Você!|Entei, I Want You!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|A Entei no hay quien le venza|No one can defeat Entei}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第259話]]

EP258

2008-08-09T16:20:43Z

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title_en=Hatch Me If You Can |
title_ja=タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！ |
title_ja_trans=Protecting the Egg! Working Hard with a Newborn! |
broadcast_jp=July 25, 2002 |
broadcast_us=August 9, 2003 |
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'''Hatch Me If You Can''' (Japanese: '''タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！''' ''Protecting the Egg! Working Hard with a Newborn!'') is episode 258 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 25, 2002 and in the United States on August 9, 2003.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

== Major events ==

* Ash's egg hatches into a Larvitar.
* Ash registers for the [[Silver Conference]].
* Ash agrees to take Larvitar to Mt. Silver.
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===

* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (two)
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* {{Delia}}

=== Pokémon ===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Ash's Cyndaquil|Ash's]])
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|Ash's]], hatched)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (many)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (three)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (many)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (many)

== Trivia ==
* The title is based on the phrase "Catch Me if You Can," which also happened to be the title of a [[wp:Catch Me if You Can|movie]] released around the time the episode debuted in English-speaking countries.

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

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|L'éclosion|Hatching}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Paura del mondo|Fear of the world}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El nacimiento de Lavitar!|Lavitar's birth!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Sal del cascarón si puedes|Hatch if you can}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第258話]]

EP257

2008-08-09T16:19:25Z

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title_en=Lapras of Luxury |
title_ja=ラプラスのうた！ |
title_ja_trans=Laplace's Song! |
broadcast_jp=July 18, 2002 |
broadcast_us=July 26, 2003 |
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screenshot=Lapras of Luxury.jpg |
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'''Lapras of Luxury''' (Japanese: '''ラプラスのうた！''' ''{{tt|Laplace's|Lapras's}} Song!'') is episode 257 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 18, 2002 and in the United States on July 26, 2003.

{{spoilers}}
==Synopsis==

==Major events==

*Ash is briefly reunited with his {{AP|Lapras}}.
*Ash's Lapras becomes the leader of its herd.
*Ash is asked to deliver a [[Pokémon egg]] to Professor Elm.
===Debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* [[Brock]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Naomi]]

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Qwilfish}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Lapras}} ([[Ash's Lapras|Ash's]]; returns; leaves)
* {{p|Crobat}} ([[Brock's Crobat|Brock's]])
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Weezing}} ([[James's Weezing|James's]])
* {{p|Lapras}} (herd)
* {{p|Lanturn}} (Naomi's)

==Trivia==
* Team Rocket uses the {{p|Gyarados}} submarine again, complete with boosters.
* The episode title is a reference to the phrase ''lap of luxury.''

===Errors===
* Brock's statement that they haven't seen Lapras since "we were in the [[Orange Islands]]" is obviously untrue as Brock stayed with Professor Ivy in the Orange Islands and never saw Lapras, {{Tracey}} was traveling with Ash and Misty at that point. He may, however, have been told about Lapras by Ash and Misty during their initial trip between Pallet Town and New Bark Town, offscreen.
* In the English dub Ash mistakenly tells his Lapras to use "Cold Beam" instead of {{m|Ice Beam}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Retrouvaille|Meeting again}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|La ricercatrice|The researcher}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Lapras de lujo!|Luxury Lapras!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Lapras de lujo|Luxury Lapras}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第257話]]

EP255

2008-08-09T16:18:45Z

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title_en={{tt|Why? Why Not!|Why? Wynaut!}} |
title_ja=ソーナノ!?ジムバッジとソーナンス!! |
title_ja_trans=Sohnano!? Gym Badge and Sonans!! |
broadcast_jp=July 4, 2002 |
broadcast_us=June 28, 2003 |
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screenshot=Why Wynaut.jpg |
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'''{{tt|Why? Why Not!|Why? Wynaut!}}''' (Japanese: '''ソーナノ!?ジムバッジとソーナンス!!''' ''{{tt|Sohnano!?|Wynaut!?}} Gym Badge and {{tt|Sonans!!|Wobbuffet}}'') is episode 255 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 4, 2002 and in the United States on June 28, 2003.

Team Rocket steal all of Ash's badges which are then stolen by a Wynaut. Will Ash be able to get them back?
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==

== Major events ==

* Clair tells Ash about the [[Silver Conference]].
=== Debuts ===

* {{p|Wynaut}}
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===

* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Clair]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Falkner]] (flashback)
* [[Bugsy]] (flashback)
* [[Whitney]] (flashback)
* [[Morty]] (flashback)
* [[Chuck]] (flashback)
* [[Jasmine]] (flashback)
* [[Pryce]] (flashback)

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Ash's Bulbasaur|Ash's]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Ash's Charizard|Ash's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Kingler}} ([[Ash's Kingler|Ash's]])
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Ash's Muk|Ash's]])
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Ash's Snorlax|Ash's]])
* {{p|Chikorita}} ([[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Bayleef}} ([[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's]])
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Ash's Cyndaquil|Ash's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Ash's Totodile|Ash's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Ash's Noctowl|Ash's]])
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Victreebel}} ([[James's Victreebel|James's]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Kingdra}} ([[Clair|Clair's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Clair|Clair's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} ([[Falkner|Falkner's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Bugsy|Bugsy's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Miltank}} ([[Whitney|Whitney's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Haunter}} ([[Morty|Morty's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Chuck|Chuck's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Steelix}} ([[Jasmine|Jasmine's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ([[Pryce|Pryce's]]; flashback)
* {{P|Wooper}}
* {{p|Wynaut}} [[Wynaut (anime)|(hidden)]]

== Trivia ==
* Throughout the entire Blackthorn City arc, [[wynaut (anime)|Wynaut]] is never seen by a human. This perhaps accounts for its perceived rarity outside of Hoenn.
* On [http://www.pokemon.com/#tvmovies_545 the corresponding page] on [[Pokémon.com]] the episode is called ''Why? Wynaut!'' instead of ''Why? Why Not!'' However, on the title card in the episode itself the latter title is printed. Therefore, there is a confuision about the episode's title. Moreover, some dubs (like Spanish) use translations of the second title whereas others (like Latin American Spanish) use the first.
=== Errors ===
* When remembering his badges, Ash says he received the [[Badge#Glacier Badge|Glacier Badge]] twice. The first one was actually the [[Badge#Zephyr Badge|Zephyr Badge]].

=== Dub edits ===

=In other languages=
* French: '''{{tt|Le vol des badges|Flight of the badges}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Doppio furto|Double stealing}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¿Por qué? Wynaut!|Why? Wynaut!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|¿Por qué? ¿Por qué no?|Why? Why not?}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第255話]]

EP254

2008-08-09T15:28:31Z

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title_en=Better Eight Than Never |
title_ja=フスベジム！さいごのバッジ!! |
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broadcast_jp=June 27, 2002 |
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'''Better Eight Than Never''' (Japanese: '''フスベジム！さいごのバッジ!!''' ''{{tt|Fusube|Blackthorn}} City Gym! The Final Badge!!'') is episode 254 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 27, 2002 and in the United States on June 21, 2003.

Ash and Clair restart their battle but the dragon Pokémon will be just as powerful as last time. Can Ash find a way to win a Rising Badge?
{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==

The episode begins with Ash and Clair on separate sides of a huge lake with floating platforms spread around it which is going to be the battlefield for Ash and Clair. It is a three on three match. The battle then begins. Ash starts off with [[Ash's Snorlax|Snorlax]] wich is a big surprise for Misty and Brock. Clair counters with Kingdra.

Ash starts off with Snorlax’s Hyper Beam and Clair counters with Kingdra’s Agility. Kingrda attacks Snorlax, but it doesn’t work. Clair then uses Kingdra’s swift, but that just bounces off again. Ash tries to use Snorlax’s Body Slam, but Kingdra dodges with Agility. Kingdra attacks Snorlax again, but again Snorlax is undamaged. Clair notes that these attacks aren’t working, so she uses Hydro Pump. Ash tells Snorlax to dodge it but it is unable to dodge it. Clair orders another Hyper Beam which Snorlax avoided by going under water. Ash congratulates it on its quick thinking. Ash orders a Body Slam but as it goes underwater it weighs much less. Kingdra uses this to its advantage and avoids being crushed. She tells Kingdra to use Hydro Pump once Snorlax comes up for air. This worries Misty and Brock, but Ash tells Snorlax to jump out of the water. It goes up into the air and Kingdra uses Hydro Pump. Ash orders Snorlax to lean back and it manages to successfully dodge the attack. Clair then orders Kingdra to use Swift attack, but Ash tells Snorlax to just take it. Clair orders another Hydro Pump, but it only does a little bit of damage. Kingdra is also starting to look tired. Brock says that Ash’s plan must be to just wear Kingdra out, as Snorlax has a lot of endurance. Clair orders another Hyper Beam, but Snorlax dodges it once again by going underwater. Ash then orders Snorlax to use Ice Punch knocking Kingdra out of the match.

Clair recalls Kingdra congratulating it for a job well done. She then releases Gyarados! Snorlax seems to be a little tired after the match with Kingdra. Clair orders Gyarados to use Hydro Pump while Snorlax uses Hyper Beam. Both attacks cancel each other out. Gyarados the uses Dragonbreath, which hit Snorlax, paralysing it. Clair then orders Gyarados to use Hyper Beam. Snorlax is slammed by the beam and it falls, fainted. He then chooses Pikachu.

Gyarados goes in to tackle Pikachu, but Pikachu uses Agility to get out of the way. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt but before it could attack Gyarados uses Dragon Breath tiring Pikachu. Gyarados then tries to finish it off with a Hydro Pump, which misses Pikachu as it uses Agility to get out of the way. As Gyarados goes in for another Hydro Pump, Pikachu uses Agility to race up the Hydro Pump. It then uses a massive Thunder knocking Gyarados out.

Clair then releases her strongest Pokémon: Dragonair. Pikachu then uses Thunderbolt, but Dragonair dives under the water. Clair orders a Hyper Beam, which zooms out of the water and smashes into Pikachu, taking it out. Ash then sends out Charizard into battle! The roof of the stadium then opens so that the two Pokémon could have a sky high battle.

Charizard goes in to attack Dragonair. Clair tells it to dive under the water. From under the water, Dragonair spins to create a massive twister, which bursts out of the water and smashes into Charizard. Charizard then uses Flamethrower on the lake drying it entirely. Dragonair is now unable to dodge by diving in the water. Clair then orders Dragonair use Iron Tail. Charizard dodges and grabs Dragonair. Ash then orders a Seismic Toss. Charizard starts to spin around the earth and is about to throw Dragonair when it uses Dragon Rage. Charizard is hit bad and it falls to the ground. But on Ash's encouragement Charizard gets up and flies toward Dragonair. Dragonair then tries to use another Iron Tail. Charizard grabs it again and uses Seismic Toss just as before. Dragonair once again uses Dragon Rage but Charizard uses Flamethrower while in the twister! As Charizard is holding on to Dragonair, it is unable to escape. It then uses a fiery Seismic Toss. Charizard flies from the flames, roaring with victory. Clair orders Dragonair to get up. It tries, but collapses again. Clair then pulls out the Rising Badge and hands it to Ash, who says his usual line and Pikachu jumps for joy.

Back at the Dragon Cave, Team Rocket enters slowly. They approach the Dragon fang, but see Liza and Charla. Charla goes in and sends them blasting off again. Liza then returns to the gym to find that Ash has won the Rising Badge. Clair then explains that Ash should head to Mt. Silver, where he can prepare for the Johto League. Ash thanks her. He then looks at Charizard, who is by Charla. Ash walks up to it and tells it to be good for Liza. Liza is surprised, but Ash knows that is where Charizard belongs. Liza, Charla, and Charizard then take off. Ash waves goodbye to his old friend. Ash decides to stay in Blackthorn for one more day so Clair can explain about the league.

== Major events ==
* [[Ash's Snorlax]] is brought from [[Oak's Lab]] to help battle Clair.
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] beats [[Clair]] and earns a [[Badge#Risingbadge|Rising Badge]].
* [[Ash's Charizard]] returns to the [[Charicific Valley]]
=== Debuts ===
* This episode marks the first time Ash gets a Pokémon from [[Professor Oak]] to battle a [[Gym Leader]].

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Clair]]
* [[Liza (Johto)|Liza]]

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Ash's Charizard|Ash's]], [[Charla|Liza's]])
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Ash's Snorlax|Ash's]])
* {{p|Kingdra}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} (flashback)
* {{p|Sentret}} (flashback)
* {{p|Furret}} (flashback)
* {{p|Wynaut}} [[Wynaut (anime)|(hidden)]]

== Trivia ==
* The English title of this episode is taken from the saying ''"Better late than never"''.
=== Errors ===
* In the end, when Clair says good-bye to Liza, she mispronounces her name as ''"Laiza"''.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Le badge décisif|The decisive badge}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'ultima Medaglia (quarta parte)|The last Badge (part 4)}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Octava y última!|Eighth and last!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Más vale ocho que nunca|Better eight than ever}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第254話]]

EP253

2008-08-09T15:27:53Z

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title_en=Great Bowls of Fire! |
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'''Great Bowls of Fire!''' (Japanese: '''カイリュー！げきりんはつどう！''' ''{{tt|Kairyu|Dragonite}}! Imperial Wrath is Met!'') is episode 253 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 20, 2002 and in the United States on June 14, 2003.

Things go from bad to worse when Team Rocket steal a sacred golden bowl and start a fire. Dragonite realises what has happened but is affected by Attack Rage, preventing it from stopping its attacks.
{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==
When last seen, company arrives in the form of a Pokémon approaching them from the sky. It is quickly revealed to be Ash's {{AP|Charizard}}, whose {{m|Flamethrower}} greeting was a dead giveaway. They are quickly followed by [[Liza]] and [[Charla]], who both Ash and Clair are acquainted with. Furthermore, it is also revealed that Liza and Clair were good childhood friends, and that Clair was already familiar with Charizard (as Liza occasionally brings the Charizard from [[Charicific Valley]] to the Holy Land to train), but hadn't known that Charizard once belonged to Ash. Clair also reveals that Charizard also has a romantic relation with Charla, him being her bodyguard and "knight in shining armor". After Liza is briefed on their troubles with Team Rocket having stolen the Dragon Fang (and tricking the Holy Land's Dragonite to assist them), Liza and Charizard pledge their assistance.

As they are towed in balloons through the Holy Land, they wonder why {{p|Dragonite}} would assist Team Rocket, unusual considering that the first Blackthorn Gym Leader had loved the Holy Land, and had dedicated his life in protecting it, and Dragonite had continued in doing the same. Meanwhile, Team Rocket manages to land near a shrine, where Dragonite implores them to eat in safety. Clair and company, in the meantime, are headed towards the same shrine - the Dragon Shrine, a shrine built as a dedication to the preservation of harmony between humans and Pokémon, as Team Rocket prepares to loot the contents while Dragonite is asleep. Within the shrine lies the Prayer Flame, a flame dedicated to the harmony that has been burning since the shrine was first built over 500 years ago. Though James tries to steal the golden bowl containing the Prayer Flame, his hands slip, and the flame spills out of the shrine, setting fire to the nearby landscape. Dragonite notices this, and turns on Team Rocket with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, even as the Flame burns out of control.

Ash and company reaches the scene just as Dragonite hit by its own Hyper Beam (thanks to {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}}), and manage to save Team Rocket from another Hyper Beam. Clair sends out {{p|Dragonair}} to put out the out-of-control fire, while Liza, along with Misty and Brock (with Charla, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}) try to save the Pokémon trapped in the fires. As Kaburagi takes back the Dragon Fang box from Team Rocket, Clair tries to reason with Dragonite, but to no avail - Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam on it, which was only partially deflected by Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Kaburagi, seeing this, realizes that Dragonite is in a state of attack rage - wherein it cannot stop itself from attacking. Pikachu tries to calm down Dragonite with a {{m|Thunder}}, but Dragonite easily knocks it down. Ash catches Pikachu, and is in turn saved from Dragonite's attack by Charizard.

As to why Dragonite would enter the attack rage, James is forced to come clean with having stolen the Prayer Flame. Kaburagi is set in charge of restoring the shrine, just as Charizard and Dragonite battle it out. Charizard opens with a Flamethrower, to which Dragonite responds with a Hyper Beam at Ash. Dragonair intercepts the attack with {{m|Safeguard}}, as Ash and Clair agree to battle together to rein in Dragonite. After exchanging Hyper Beams (and Charizard nearly missing an attempt at {{m|Seismic Toss}}), Clair realizes that taking turns throwing attacks at it will not help at all. Formulating a plan, Dragonair calls upon thunder clouds while Charizard manages to keep Dragonite stationary, allowing Pikachu to get in a Thunder attack that makes its mark on Dragonite. However, when Dragonite tries to break free with another Hyper Beam, Charizard uses {{m|Fire Spin}} to contain the attack, which explodes in Dragonite's face, sending it pummeling into the water.

As everyone regroups together, Dragonite emerges from the water, its attack rage gone. Finally in a conscious state, it examines the damage it had caused and weeps. As it is consoled by the other Pokémon living in the area, Misty and Kaburagi tells them to leave, but Kaburagi quickly realizes that they had taken the Dragon Fang from the box. One Thunderbolt attack later, and the Dragon Fang slips from James' hand, and Team Rocket is sent flying. Ash recovers the Dragon Fang, while Geodude manages to recover the Prayer Flame.

Later, back at the Gym, Ash and company agree to start a new Gym Battle the next day, as Charizard Flamethrower Ash's face as a sign of luck.


== Major events ==
*[[Ash's Charizard]] returns.
=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
=== Humans ===

* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Clair]]
* [[Liza (Johto)|Liza]]

=== Pokémon ===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chinchou}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Ash's Charizard|Ash's]], [[Charla|Liza's]])
* {{p|Staryu}} ([[Misty's Staryu|Misty's]])
* {{p|Politoed}} ([[Misty's Politoed|Misty's]])
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Brock's Steelix|Brock's]])
* {{p|Geodude}} ([[Brock's Geodude|Brock's]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Wynaut}} [[Wynaut (anime)|(hidden)]]

== Trivia ==
* Attack Rage is the anime equivalent of the side effect of the move {{m|Outrage}}.
* The English title to this episode is a reference to the song ''[[wp:Great Balls of Fire|Great Balls of Fire]]''.

=== Errors ===
* When Ash told Charizard to use {{m|Fire Spin}}, Charizard used a different attack that was incorrectly referred to as Fire Spin.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Tout feu tout flamme|Any fire any flame}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'ultima Medaglia (terza parte)|The last Badge (part 3)}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Enormes bolas de fuego!|Great balls of fire!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Grandes bolas de fuego|Great balls of fire}}'''

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EP252

2008-08-09T15:01:25Z

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title_en=Fangs for Nothin' |
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broadcast_jp=June 13, 2002 |
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'''Fangs for Nothin' ''' (Japanese: '''フスベジムのりゅうのきば！''' ''{{tt|Fusube|Blackthorn}} Gym's Dragon's Fang!'') is episode 252 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 13, 2002 and in the United States on June 7, 2003.

Ash starts his battle against Clair but has difficulties against her Kingdra. Meanwhile, Jessie avenges Dratini's evolution by stealing the Dragon Fang.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
The episode begins with Ash and Clair on the battlefield, about to begin a three-on-three battle, with Kaburagi as judge. Clair leads off with {{p|Kingdra}}, which Ash responds with Pikachu. Pikachu tries to {{m|Thunderbolt}} Kingdra, who easily shakes the attack off. This puzzles Misty and Brock. Kingdra responds with {{m|Twister}}, which catches Pikachu. However, Pikachu manages to recover, and launches a {{m|Thunder}} attack, only for Kingdra to shake it off as well. Ash is also puzzled by why Kingdra is easily repelling Pikachu's attacks, to which Clair replies that, though Kingdra is evolved from a {{p|Seadra}} (a {{t|Water}}-type, the reason which Ash made his decision to lead off with Pikachu), upon evolution it gains the {{t|Dragon}}-type as well. Kingdra continues the battle with {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Pikachu returns fire with Thunderbolt.

Meanwhile, Jessie is lamenting the loss of Dratini, but is cheered up by the prospect of food. As Jessie is planning her revenge against Clair, the food meant to cheer her up is stolen from right under them. Though {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices this, the others blame Wobbuffet (after hearing the voice of a hidden {{p|Wynaut}}) for eating all the food. However, they do manage to formulate a plan to steal the Dragon Fang.

Back at the Gym, Ash is convinced to switch out Pikachu after a {{m|Quick Attack}} also fails to faze Kingdra. Sending in {{AP|Noctowl}} instead, Ash tries to use its psychic abilities to try and land a blow against Kingdra. Elsewhere, Team Rocket manages to sneak in and steal the Dragon Fang without setting off its infra-red alarms, however, an overzealous Wobbuffet manages to knock the group over, breaking one of the beams. The alarm reaches the battlefield, where, as Team Rocket was stealing the Dragon Fang, Noctowl had managed to land a {{m|Confusion}} on Kingdra, but a Hydro Pump had managed to break its momentum when Noctowl tries to throw it. Noctowl's {{m|Hypnosis}} also misses its mark thanks to Kingdra's {{m|Agility}}, and Kingdra manages to land a Hydro Pump on Noctowl, about to knock it out just as the alarm sounded.

Abandoning the battle, the group pursues Team Rocket, who had managed to commandeer a boat. The group uses {{p|Dragonair}}, {{AP|Totodile}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} to follow. Team Rocket escapes into the Dragon's Den, a cave in the middle of the water. Their pursuit in the cave leads them to the Dragon's Holy Land, a place that Clair had once trained with Lance. Team Rocket is saved from falling down by the waterfall into the Holy Land by a {{p|Dragonite}}, who Team Rocket convinces that they are trying to protect the Dragon Fang from Clair and company.

Ash and company also manage to reach the Holy Land, and they split up to look for Team Rocket. Dragonite manages to hit a {{m|Hyper Beam}} as a warning shot to Ash and company, just as Clair arrives. Kaburagi explains that the Dragonite had once belonged to the first Gym Leader of Blackthorn City, and had never felt the same since its trainer had passed away. However, they are unsure as to why Dragonite would assist Team Rocket. However, their thoughts are disturbed by a roar coming from a Pokémon flying towards them...



== Major events ==
* {{Ash}} begins a battle against [[Clair]]
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Clair]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Dragonair}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Ash's Charizard|Ash's]]; shadowed)
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Ash's Totodile|Ash's]])
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Ash's Noctowl|Ash's]])
* {{p|Staryu}} ([[Misty's Staryu|Misty's]])
* {{p|Politoed}} ([[Misty's Politoed|Misty's]])
* {{p|Kingdra}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Clair|Clair's]])
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Jumpluff}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Hoppip}}
* {{p|Sunflora}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}

== Trivia ==
* The English title to this episode is a pun of the phrase ''Thanks for nothing''.
=== Errors ===
* Jessie says that she doesn't like Dragonair, but in the episode ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'' she wishes Dragonair to evolve from the egg. Most likely she has changed her point of view about Dragonair since then.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|La dent du dragon|The tooth of the dragon}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|L'ultima Medaglia (seconda parte)|The last Badge (part 2)}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El robo del colmillo!|The fang's robbery!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|El robo del colmillo|The fang's robbery}}'''

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