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2020-03-01T01:47:46Z

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|entitle=Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
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'''Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}} {{tt|EVOLUTION|エボリューション}}''' '' Mewtwo's Counterattack Evolution'', officially known as ''Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution'' in Japan) is the twenty-second [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It is a CGI remake of the first movie, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

It premiered with Japanese voices and English subtitles at the {{wp|Anime Expo}} on July 4, 2019. It was released in Japan on July 12, 2019 and was released worldwide outside of Japan and Korea on [[Pokémon Day]] on February 27, 2020 on [[Netflix]].

It was first revealed in a teaser trailer following [[M21]] in Japan, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}. The first official trailer was released on December 31, 2018.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
M22 teaser poster.png|Japanese teaser poster
M22 key art.png|Key art
M22 logo.png|Japanese logo
M22 logo eng.png|English logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==
When researchers discover and exploit a fossil of the Mythical Pokémon Mew, they unleash a creation that goes against the very laws of nature: Mewtwo, a Legendary Pokémon intended for use as a tool of destruction. But as Mewtwo becomes aware of its own dubious origin, it begins to resent its human creators and seeks revenge—and Ash, Pikachu, and their friends find themselves at the center of its rampage! With the future of the Pokémon world at stake, will our heroes be able to overcome Mewtwo’s challenge…and will Mewtwo be able to find a new meaning for its life?

==Plot==
Scientist Dr. Fuji is hired by Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket, to utilize his expertise in cloning in order to create a living weapon based on an eyelash from legendary Pokémon Mew. Soon after the weapon is created, it gains sentience and is named Mewtwo.

Several years later, Mewtwo has fully awakened from a long slumber in a laboratory on New Island, and learns of his origin as Mew's clone from Dr. Fuji. Infuriated that Fuji and his colleagues see him as nothing more than an experiment, he unleashes his psychic powers and destroys the laboratory, killing Fuji and the rest of the scientists. Giovanni, witnessing the carnage afar, approaches and convinces Mewtwo to work with him to hone his powers. However, after Mewtwo learns of his purpose to be a weapon for Giovanni's benefit, he escapes back to New Island where he plots his revenge against humanity.

After Mewtwo rebuilds the laboratory and establishes a base there, he invites several trainers with hologram messages to battle the world's greatest Pokémon trainer at New Island. Ash, Misty, and Brock receive a message and accept the invitation, but when they arrive at the port city, Old Shore Wharf, Mewtwo creates a storm, causing the boats on the wharf to be closed off for safety. As a result, Ash's group are picked up by Team Rocket disguised as captains on a Lapras-shaped sailboat. After the storm sinks their vessel in the middle of the ocean, Ash and his friends use their Pokémon instead to reach New Island.

Escorted into the island's palace by the woman who appeared on the hologram, Ash and the other trainers who were able to reach the island encounter Mewtwo. The woman is revealed to be a brainwashed Nurse Joy after she is released from Mewtwo's mind control. After describing his plot to use the storm to wipe out humanity and Pokémon loyal to humans, Mewtwo challenges the trainers using cloned Pokémon coincidentally modeled after the deceased friends from his childhood. Meanwhile, Team Rocket also reaches New Island and explores its inner sanctum with a Mew innocuously following them. After Mewtwo's clones effortlessly defeat the challengers' Pokémon, he confiscates them and expands his clone army. Ash chases after his captured Pikachu down the cloning lab, where Team Rocket's Meowth is also cloned. Ash destroys the cloning machine, frees the captured Pokémon, and leads them to confront Mewtwo and his clones. Mew then reveals itself and Mewtwo challenges it in order to prove his superiority.

All of the Pokémon originals battle their clones save for a defiant Pikachu and Meowth, who makes peace with his own clone after realizing the senselessness of their fighting. Horrified at the pain and anguish felt on both sides of the battle, Ash puts himself in between a psychic blast caused by Mewtwo and Mew's fighting, leading to Ash to become petrified. Pikachu tries to revive Ash with its electricity but fails. However, the tears of the Pokémon, as per a legend mentioned earlier in the movie, are able to heal and revive Ash. Moved by Ash's sacrifice, Mewtwo realizes that he should not have to be judged by his origins but rather his choices in life. Departing with Mew and the clones, Mewtwo turns back time to just before the trainers leave Old Shore Wharf, and erases everyone's memories of the event.

Back in Old Shore Wharf, the now-restored Nurse Joy has returned to reopen the Pokémon Center to shelter the trainers. The storm outside clears up, Ash spots Mew flying through the clouds and tells his friends of how he saw another legendary Pokémon the day he left Pallet Town. Meanwhile, Team Rocket find themselves stranded on New Island but enjoy their time there.

After the credits, a brief scene shows Mewtwo and the clones had flown towards Mount Quena.

==Featured Pokémon==
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Dr. Fuji}}
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{OBP|Miranda|M01}}
* [[Raymond]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* {{tc|Scientist}}s
* [[Mother and daughter]] (ending credits)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s; Bruteroot)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s; Shellshocker)
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Mother and daughter]]'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s'; new; multiple)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|original series}})
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}'s)
* {{p|Mew}} ({{mov|Mew|M01|1}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Psyduck}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Onix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kingler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Weedle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ekans}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmander}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fearow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}} (ending credits)

==Cast==
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{{cast|Alola|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Alola|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Alola|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Alola|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|none|Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Alola|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだゆうじ}}
{{cast|Alola|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Alola|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Alola|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Alola|Nurse Joy|Alyson Rosenfeld|Joy|Chika Fujimura|ジョーイ|藤村知可}}
{{cast|Alola|Officer Jenny|none|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Alola|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Kenta Miyake|サカキ|三宅健太}}
{{cast|Alola|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
{{cast|Alola|Mewtwo (original series)|disp=Mewtwo|Dan Green|Mewtwo|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親|top=yes}}
{{cast|Alola|Mew (M01)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Alola|Corey|none|Sorao|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroshi Kamiya|ソラオ|神谷浩史}}
{{cast|Alola|Neesha|none|Sweet|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ayane Sakura|スイート|佐倉綾音}}
{{cast|Alola|Fergus|none|Umio|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroyuki Yoshino|ウミオ|吉野裕行}}
{{cast|Alola|Miranda (M01)|disp=Miranda|none|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Alola|Raymond|none|Raymond|Raymond Johnson|レイモンド|レイモンド・ジョンソン}}
{{cast|Alola|Dr. Fuji (anime)|disp=Dr. Fuji|Billy Bob Thompson|Dr. Fuji|Minoru Inaba|フジ博士|稲葉実|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Music Collection}}


==Manga adaptations==
{{main|Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (manga)}}

==Trivia==
* This movie was released between [[SM129]] and [[SM130]] in Japan.
* This is the first-ever fully CGI animated [[Pokémon movie]].
* This movie is co-directed by [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] and Motonori Sakakibara, the former returning after the [[M21|previous movie]] was directed by Tetsuo Yajima. This subsequently makes this the first movie to be directed by two people as opposed to one.
* [[Takeshi Shudō]] receives a posthumous credit for this movie's screenplay.
* The first poster for the movie is similar to the original teaser poster for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* This is one of two Pokémon-related movies to be released in 2019, with the other being the live-action ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' movie. Coincidentally, both of them feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}} in a prominent role and heavily use CGI.
* [[Unshō Ishizuka]]'s narration is posthumously featured in this movie. It was recorded in March 2018.<ref>[http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/movies/2019_pm_msb_evolution/pm_msb_evolution_bts.html Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution: Behind the Scenes]</ref>
* This is the first Pokémon movie:
** To be released in the {{wp|Reiwa}} period.
** To be a remake of a [[M01|prior movie]].
** To feature {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in main roles since ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', seventeen and nine years earlier, respectively.
** To not be broadcast on television in {{pmin|the United States}} in the same year as in Japan since ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
** To not feature any Pokémon from the [[Generation VII|concurrent generation]].
** To not debut any new Pokémon in the anime since ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', nearly six years earlier. Coincidentally, both movies feature a {{p|Mewtwo}}.
** To not have an introductory title in its Japanese name, like 劇場版ポケットモンスター (''Pokémon The Movie'') or ''Pokémon The Movie''.
** To internationally premiere on a streaming platform rather than premiere in theaters or on TV.
** To have an {{pmin|the Arab world|Arabic}} dub. It is also the first form of animated Pokémon media to be dubbed into Arabic since the cancellation of the [[Pokémon anime|main series]]' Arabic dub after [[AG092]].

===Differences from the original movie===
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* The laboratory where Mewtwo is born has a completely different design, with predominantly white colors.
* Mewtwo's armor has a different design. It frequently moves along with Mewtwo in combat and can also act as a restraint should it rebel. Giovanni activates this feature before Mewtwo escapes the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, but it fails to stop Mewtwo.
* Giovanni wears a darker suit in this movie, instead of the bright orange suit he wore until the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* A new scene is added in which Giovanni presents Mewtwo to an army of [[Team Rocket]] members in a vast hall after its armor is equipped.
* Giovanni is not on the ground with the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s as they capture the herd of {{p|Tauros}}. Instead, he is observing overhead from his helicopter.
* Mewtwo isn't shown battling an {{p|Alakazam}} or a {{p|Magneton}} in the [[Viridian Gym]].
* [[Raymond]]'s {{p|Golem}} is replaced by a {{p|Drowzee}}, in the process eliminating the error present in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where Pikachu manages to knock out the part {{type|Ground}} with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* [[Ash's Charizard]], [[Misty's Psyduck]], and [[Brock's Vulpix]] all appear earlier in the movie, during the lunch scene.
* The then-current subplot in the anime about [[Ash's Charizard]] being disloyal in "Mewtwo Strikes Back" has been largely omitted, with only the comment by Mewtwo to Charizard being poorly tamed remaining. Charizard is added into most of the scenes alongside Squirtle and Bulbasaur and responds positively to Ash in all of them.
* Ash's Charizard attacks using Flamethrower on {{p|Dragonite}} when it lands.
* In addition to the unknown Trainer attempting to reach New Island on a {{p|Fearow}}, two more Trainers attempt the journey surfing on a {{p|Kingler}} and flying on a {{p|Scyther}}.
* Misty reacts with excitement to [[Fergus]]' {{p|Vaporeon}} and other Water Pokémon, and she rushes to greet them until {{p|Gyarados}} emerges. An exchange between Ash and Fergus about Gyarados is also added.
* Both Bruteroot and Shellshocker last longer in battle against the clone Venusaur and Blastoise. Bruteroot survives the initial Vine Whip attack and is knocked out by Leaf Storm, whereas Shellshocker is knocked out by the same Rapid Spin but after exchanging a head-on {{m|Skull Bash}}.
* Nurse Joy gives information about Ash, Misty, and Brock before she asks if they need to be invited. Mewtwo is also clearly depicted in this scene, whereas in the original he is obscured.
* {{TRT}} attempts to take Ash and his friends to [[New Island]] in a {{p|Lapras}}-shaped sailboat, with the Viking motif being eliminated entirely. Team Rocket also sing a song during this scene.
* Brock tries to flirt with [[Neesha]] and also notes his attraction to {{OBP|Miranda|M01}}.
* A number of moves that were introduced in later generations, such as {{m|Energy Ball}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}, are used in this movie.
* When Ash is petrified during the movie's climax, he turns to black stone instead of gray rock.
* The ending credits now feature paintings of Ash and his friends in different areas.
* A [[Generation III]] Pokémon, {{p|Wingull}}, appears in the movie's ending credits.
** Miranda also mentions Wingull earlier in the movie. This is an alteration of an existing line in the Japanese version of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where she refers to [[Animals in the Pokémon world|regular seagulls]] instead.
* The post-credits scene, which was previously a shot of Mew flying off into the mountains, now shows Mewtwo and the clones flying toward [[Mount Quena]], foreshadowing ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* Some of the music featured in the movie is remixed from preceding movies, including ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'', ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' (which also starred a Mewtwo), ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', and ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
* While the dialogue is largely unchanged between the Japanese versions of both movies, the dialogue in this movie’s dub is mostly not based on the original movie’s dub script, save for a few select lines, and is instead retranslated to be closer to the Japanese versions’.
* Most of the 1990s era songs that play during the English dub film itself, such as ''Brother, My Brother'' (which played as Ash first saw the clones and originals fighting en masse), is omitted and replaced with the movie's score. The exception to this is the cover of the Pokémon Theme that plays during the battle with Raymond, which is a fresh cover.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===
* [[Keep Evolving]] replaces [[Together With the Wind]] as the ending theme.

==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ Pokemon.co.jp movie website]

==References==
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|colorscheme=Alola
|entitle=Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|jatitle=ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION
|rotitle=Mewtwo's Counterattack Evolution
|poster=M22 poster.png
|jaop=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター'98]]
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'''Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}} {{tt|EVOLUTION|エボリューション}}''' '' Mewtwo's Counterattack Evolution'', officially known as ''Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution'' in Japan) is the twenty-second [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It is a CGI remake of the first movie, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

It premiered with Japanese voices and English subtitles at the {{wp|Anime Expo}} on July 4, 2019. It was released in Japan on July 12, 2019 and was released worldwide outside of Japan and Korea on [[Pokémon Day]] on February 27, 2020 on [[Netflix]].

It was first revealed in a teaser trailer following [[M21]] in Japan, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}. The first official trailer was released on December 31, 2018.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
M22 teaser poster.png|Japanese teaser poster
M22 key art.png|Key art
M22 logo.png|Japanese logo
M22 logo eng.png|English logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==
When researchers discover and exploit a fossil of the Mythical Pokémon Mew, they unleash a creation that goes against the very laws of nature: Mewtwo, a Legendary Pokémon intended for use as a tool of destruction. But as Mewtwo becomes aware of its own dubious origin, it begins to resent its human creators and seeks revenge—and Ash, Pikachu, and their friends find themselves at the center of its rampage! With the future of the Pokémon world at stake, will our heroes be able to overcome Mewtwo’s challenge…and will Mewtwo be able to find a new meaning for its life?

==Plot==
Scientist Dr. Fuji is hired by Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket, to utilize his expertise in cloning in order to create a living weapon based on an eyelash from legendary Pokémon Mew. Soon after the weapon is created, it gains sentience and is named Mewtwo.

Several years later, Mewtwo has fully awakened from a long slumber in a laboratory on New Island, and learns of his origin as Mew's clone from Dr. Fuji. Infuriated that Fuji and his colleagues see him as nothing more than an experiment, he unleashes his psychic powers and destroys the laboratory, killing Fuji and the rest of the scientists. Giovanni, witnessing the carnage afar, approaches and convinces Mewtwo to work with him to hone his powers. However, after Mewtwo learns of his purpose to be a weapon for Giovanni's benefit, he escapes back to New Island where he plots his revenge against humanity.

After Mewtwo rebuilds the laboratory and establishes a base there, he invites several trainers with hologram messages to battle the world's greatest Pokémon trainer at New Island. Ash, Misty, and Brock receive a message and accept the invitation, but when they arrive at the port city, Old Shore Wharf, Mewtwo creates a storm, causing the boats on the wharf to be closed off for safety. As a result, Ash's group are picked up by Team Rocket disguised as captains on a Lapras-shaped sailboat. After the storm sinks their vessel in the middle of the ocean, Ash and his friends use their Pokémon instead to reach New Island.

Escorted into the island's palace by the woman who appeared on the hologram, Ash and the other trainers who were able to reach the island encounter Mewtwo. The woman is revealed to be a brainwashed Nurse Joy after she is released from Mewtwo's mind control. After describing his plot to use the storm to wipe out humanity and Pokémon loyal to humans, Mewtwo challenges the trainers using cloned Pokémon coincidentally modeled after the deceased friends from his childhood. Meanwhile, Team Rocket also reaches New Island and explores its inner sanctum with a Mew innocuously following them. After Mewtwo's clones effortlessly defeat the challengers' Pokémon, he confiscates them and expands his clone army. Ash chases after his captured Pikachu down the cloning lab, where Team Rocket's Meowth is also cloned. Ash destroys the cloning machine, frees the captured Pokémon, and leads them to confront Mewtwo and his clones. Mew then reveals itself and Mewtwo challenges it in order to prove his superiority.

All of the Pokémon originals battle their clones save for a defiant Pikachu and Meowth, who makes peace with his own clone after realizing the senselessness of their fighting. Horrified at the pain and anguish felt on both sides of the battle, Ash puts himself in between a psychic blast caused by Mewtwo and Mew's fighting, leading to Ash to become petrified. Pikachu tries to revive Ash with its electricity but fails. However, the tears of the Pokémon, as per a legend mentioned earlier in the movie, are able to heal and revive Ash. Moved by Ash's sacrifice, Mewtwo realizes that he should not have to be judged by his origins but rather his choices in life. Departing with Mew and the clones, Mewtwo turns back time to just before the trainers leave Old Shore Wharf, and erases everyone's memories of the event.

Back in Old Shore Wharf, the now-restored Nurse Joy has returned to reopen the Pokémon Center to shelter the trainers. The storm outside clears up, Ash spots Mew flying through the clouds and tells his friends of how he saw another legendary Pokémon the day he left Pallet Town. Meanwhile, Team Rocket find themselves stranded on New Island but enjoy their time there.

After the credits, a brief scene shows Mewtwo and the clones had flown towards Mount Quena.

==Featured Pokémon==
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Dr. Fuji}}
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{OBP|Miranda|M01}}
* [[Raymond]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* {{tc|Scientist}}s
* [[Mother and daughter]] (ending credits)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s; Bruteroot)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s; Shellshocker)
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Mother and daughter]]'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s'; new; multiple)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|original series}})
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}'s)
* {{p|Mew}} ({{mov|Mew|M01|1}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Psyduck}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[cloning|cloned]])
* {{p|Onix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kingler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Weedle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ekans}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmander}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fearow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}} (ending credits)

==Cast==
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{{cast|Alola|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Alola|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Alola|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Alola|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|none|Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Alola|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだゆうじ}}
{{cast|Alola|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Alola|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Alola|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Alola|Nurse Joy|Alyson Rosenfeld|Joy|Chika Fujimura|ジョーイ|藤村知可}}
{{cast|Alola|Officer Jenny|none|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Alola|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Kenta Miyake|サカキ|三宅健太}}
{{cast|Alola|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
{{cast|Alola|Mewtwo (original series)|disp=Mewtwo|Dan Green|Mewtwo|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親|top=yes}}
{{cast|Alola|Mew (M01)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Alola|Corey|none|Sorao|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroshi Kamiya|ソラオ|神谷浩史}}
{{cast|Alola|Neesha|none|Sweet|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ayane Sakura|スイート|佐倉綾音}}
{{cast|Alola|Fergus|none|Umio|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroyuki Yoshino|ウミオ|吉野裕行}}
{{cast|Alola|Miranda (M01)|disp=Miranda|none|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Alola|Raymond|none|Raymond|Raymond Johnson|レイモンド|レイモンド・ジョンソン}}
{{cast|Alola|Dr. Fuji (anime)|disp=Dr. Fuji|Billy Bob Thompson|Dr. Fuji|Minoru Inaba|フジ博士|稲葉実|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Music Collection}}


==Manga adaptations==
{{main|Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (manga)}}

==Trivia==
* This movie was released between [[SM129]] and [[SM130]] in Japan.
* This is the first-ever fully CGI animated [[Pokémon movie]].
* This movie is co-directed by [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] and Motonori Sakakibara, the former returning after the [[M21|previous movie]] was directed by Tetsuo Yajima. This subsequently makes this the first movie to be directed by two people as opposed to one.
* [[Takeshi Shudō]] receives a posthumous credit for this movie's screenplay.
* The first poster for the movie is similar to the original teaser poster for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* This is one of two Pokémon-related movies to be released in 2019, with the other being the live-action ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' movie. Coincidentally, both of them feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}} in a prominent role and heavily use CGI.
* [[Unshō Ishizuka]]'s narration is posthumously featured in this movie. It was recorded in March 2018.<ref>[http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/movies/2019_pm_msb_evolution/pm_msb_evolution_bts.html Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution: Behind the Scenes]</ref>
* This is the first Pokémon movie:
** To be released in the {{wp|Reiwa}} period.
** To be a remake of a [[M01|prior movie]].
** To feature {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in main roles since ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', seventeen and nine years earlier, respectively.
** To not be broadcast on television in {{pmin|the United States}} in the same year as in Japan since ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
** To not feature any Pokémon from the [[Generation VII|concurrent generation]].
** To not debut any new Pokémon in the anime since ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', nearly six years earlier. Coincidentally, both movies feature a {{p|Mewtwo}}.
** To not have an introductory title in its Japanese name, like 劇場版ポケットモンスター (''Pokémon The Movie'') or ''Pokémon The Movie''.
** To internationally premiere on a streaming platform rather than premiere in theaters or on TV.
** To have an {{pmin|the Arab world|Arabic}} dub. It is also the first form of animated Pokémon media to be dubbed into Arabic since the cancellation of the [[Pokémon anime|main series]]' Arabic dub after [[AG092]].

===Differences from the original movie===
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* The laboratory where Mewtwo is born has a completely different design, with predominantly white colors.
* Mewtwo's armor has a different design. It frequently moves along with Mewtwo in combat and can also act as a restraint should it rebel. Giovanni activates this feature before Mewtwo escapes the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, but it fails to stop Mewtwo.
* Giovanni wears a darker suit in this movie, instead of the bright orange suit he wore until the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* A new scene is added in which Giovanni presents Mewtwo to an army of [[Team Rocket]] members in a vast hall after its armor is equipped.
* Giovanni is not on the ground with the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s as they capture the herd of {{p|Tauros}}. Instead, he is observing overhead from his helicopter.
* Mewtwo isn't shown battling an {{p|Alakazam}} or a {{p|Magneton}} in the [[Viridian Gym]].
* [[Raymond]]'s {{p|Golem}} is replaced by a {{p|Drowzee}}, in the process eliminating the error present in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where Pikachu manages to knock out the part {{type|Ground}} with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* [[Ash's Charizard]], [[Misty's Psyduck]], and [[Brock's Vulpix]] all appear earlier in the movie, during the lunch scene.
* The then-current subplot in the anime about [[Ash's Charizard]] being disloyal in "Mewtwo Strikes Back" has been largely omitted, with only the comment by Mewtwo to Charizard being poorly tamed remaining. Charizard is added into most of the scenes alongside Squirtle and Bulbasaur and responds positively to Ash in all of them.
* Ash's Charizard attacks using Flamethrower on {{p|Dragonite}} when it lands.
* In addition to the unknown Trainer attempting to reach New Island on a {{p|Fearow}}, two more Trainers attempt the journey surfing on a {{p|Kingler}} and flying on a {{p|Scyther}}.
* Misty reacts with excitement to [[Fergus]]' {{p|Vaporeon}} and other Water Pokémon, and she rushes to greet them until {{p|Gyarados}} emerges. An exchange between Ash and Fergus about Gyarados is also added.
* Both Bruteroot and Shellshocker last longer in battle against the clone Venusaur and Blastoise. Bruteroot survives the initial Vine Whip attack and is knocked out by Leaf Storm, whereas Shellshocker is knocked out by the same Rapid Spin but after exchanging a head-on {{m|Skull Bash}}.
* Nurse Joy gives information about Ash, Misty, and Brock before she asks if they need to be invited. Mewtwo is also clearly depicted in this scene, whereas in the original he is obscured.
* {{TRT}} attempts to take Ash and his friends to [[New Island]] in a {{p|Lapras}}-shaped sailboat, with the Viking motif being eliminated entirely. Team Rocket also sing a song during this scene.
* Brock tries to flirt with [[Neesha]] and also notes his attraction to {{OBP|Miranda|M01}}.
* A number of moves that were introduced in later generations, such as {{m|Energy Ball}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}, are used in this movie.
* When Ash is petrified during the movie's climax, he turns to black stone instead of gray rock.
* The ending credits now feature paintings of Ash and his friends in different areas.
* A [[Generation III]] Pokémon, {{p|Wingull}}, appears in the movie's ending credits.
** Miranda also mentions Wingull earlier in the movie. This is an alteration of an existing line in the Japanese version of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where she refers to [[Animals in the Pokémon world|regular seagulls]] instead.
* The post-credits scene, which was previously a shot of Mew flying off into the mountains, now shows Mewtwo and the clones flying toward [[Mount Quena]], foreshadowing ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* Some of the music featured in the movie is remixed from preceding movies, including ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'', ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' (which also starred a Mewtwo), ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', and ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
* While the dialogue if largely unchanged between the Japanese versions of both movies, the dialogue in this movie’s dub is mostly not based on the original movie’s dub script, save for a few select lines, and is instead retranslated to be closer to the Japanese versions’.
* Most of the 1990s era songs that play during the English dub film itself, such as ''Brother, My Brother'' (which played as Ash first saw the clones and originals fighting en masse), is omitted and replaced with the movie's score. The exception to this is the cover of the Pokémon Theme that plays during the battle with Raymond, which is a fresh cover.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===
* [[Keep Evolving]] replaces [[Together With the Wind]] as the ending theme.

==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ Pokemon.co.jp movie website]

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Dance, Dance, Dance

2019-08-16T19:37:11Z

Technickal:

'''Dance, Dance, Dance''' is the English ending theme of ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

==Lyrics==
<ab>''Dance, dance, dance.
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance to laugh and sing together.

Boogie, boogie, boogie, boogie, you and me.
Move it, move it, move it, to the melody.
Twisting and turning, feeling alive.
Can't stop loving the music inside!

So clap your hands! To the beat!
Feel the rhythm in your dancing feet!
It feels so good. Let's make it last.
Celebrate. Oh, what a blast!

Dance, dance, dance.
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance to laugh and sing together.

I wanna feel like I'm up in the sky, learning to fly.
Yeah, it's clear to me that these are the best days of our lives.

Dance, dance, dance. (I wanna dance)
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance (best chance) to laugh and sing together.

C'mon everybody! Let's dance!
1. 2. 3. 1 2 3 4!
I wanna dance. (Dance ×16)
Forever and ever.

I wanna feel like I'm up in the sky, learning to fly.
Yeah, it's clear to me that these are the best days of our lives.
I wanna dance forever.

Dance, dance, dance. (I wanna dance)
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance (best chance) to laugh and sing together.
Yeah!''</ab>

==Credits==
* Music and lyrics by [[John Loeffler]] and Brandon Lowry<ref>http://repertoire.bmi.com/DetailView.aspx?detail=titleid&keyid=15457742&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&blnAltTitles=True</ref>
* Vocals by Melissa Lefton<ref>http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2013/05/interview-melissa-lefton-dance-dance.html</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=E66650|bordercolor=FFF7A5
|fr={{tt|Danse, danse, danse|Dance, dance, dance}}
|it={{tt|Ballerò|I will dance}}
|es_eu={{tt|Bailar, bailar|Dance, dance}}
}}

==Notes and references==
<references />

{{-}}
{{English ending themes}}
{{Project Music notice}}
[[Category:English ending themes]]

[[es:Bailar Bailar]]

Dance, Dance, Dance

2019-08-16T19:34:32Z

Technickal:

'''Dance, Dance, Dance''' is the English ending theme of ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

==Lyrics==
<ab>''Dance, dance, dance.
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance to laugh and sing together.

Boogie, boogie, boogie, boogie, you and me.
Move it, move it, move it, to the melody.
Twisting and turning, feeling alive.
Can't stop loving the music inside!

So clap your hands! To the beat!
Feel the rhythm in your dancing feet!
It feels so good. Let's make it last.
Celebrate. Oh, what a blast!

Dance, dance, dance.
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance to laugh and sing together.

I wanna feel like I'm up in the sky, learning to fly.
Yeah, it's clear to me that these are the best days of our lives.

Dance, dance, dance. (I wanna dance)
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance (best chance) to laugh and sing together.

C'mon everybody! Let's dance!
1. 2. 3. 1 2 3 4!
I wanna dance. (Dance ×16)
Forever and ever.

I wanna feel like I'm up in the sky, learning to fly.
Yeah, it's clear to me that these are the best days of our lives.
I wanna dance forever.

Dance, dance, dance. (I wanna dance)
We wanna dance forever.
This is our best chance (best chance) to laugh and sing together.
Yeah!''</ab>

==Credits==
* Music and lyrics by [[John Loeffler]] and Brandon Lowry<ref>http://repertoire.bmi.com/title.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&keyID=15457742&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&querytype=WorkID</ref>
* Vocals by Melissa Lefton<ref>http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2013/05/interview-melissa-lefton-dance-dance.html</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=E66650|bordercolor=FFF7A5
|fr={{tt|Danse, danse, danse|Dance, dance, dance}}
|it={{tt|Ballerò|I will dance}}
|es_eu={{tt|Bailar, bailar|Dance, dance}}
}}

==Notes and references==
<references />

{{-}}
{{English ending themes}}
{{Project Music notice}}
[[Category:English ending themes]]

[[es:Bailar Bailar]]

Bill

2019-08-04T19:57:58Z

Technickal: /* Trivia */

:''This article is about the Pokémon Researcher. For the English voice actors, see [[Bill Rogers]], [[Billy Regan]] or [[Carter Cathcart|Billy Beach]].''
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{{CharInfobox
|color={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color}}|1={{Johto color}}}}
|corecolor={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color light}}|1={{Johto color light}}}}
|bordercolor={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}
|name=Bill
|jname=ソネザキマサキ
|tmname=Masaki Sonezaki
|slogan=no
|image=FireRed LeafGreen Bill.png
|size=125px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}
|age=no
|years=
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Brown{{tt|*|Gen III artwork}}, Black{{tt|*|Anime, older artwork}}
|hair=Brown{{tt|*|Games}}, Green{{tt|*|Anime}}
|birthday=December 31st{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
|hometown=[[Goldenrod City]]
|region=[[Johto]]
|relatives=Unnamed mother, father, two sisters, nephew, [[Bill's grandfather|grandfather]], wife{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga}}
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{tc|Poké Maniac}}, [[Pokémon Storage System|Storage System developer]]
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}
|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|leader=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP013
|epname=Mystery at the Lighthouse
|enva=[[Maddie Blaustein]]
|java=Masaya Onosaka
|manga=counterpart
|mangacounterpart={{adv|Bill}}
}}
'''Bill''' (Japanese: '''ソネザキマサキ''' ''Masaki Sonezaki'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Researcher, widely regarded as an expert in many fields. He has made many appearances in the games. Bill is most commonly found in his [[Sea Cottage]], which is north of [[Cerulean City]] at the end of {{rt|25|Kanto}}. He is most notable for his first appearance in the [[Generation I]] games and for his [[Pokémon Storage System]] that has been pertinent in the entire main series.

==In the games==
===Role===
Bill is a talented and famous inventor, who invented the original Pokémon Storage System and [[Time Capsule]]. People, including himself, call him a PokéManiac because of his large collection of both common and rare Pokémon. The first one he caught was an {{p|Abra}}; however, his favorite Pokémon are {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelution|evolutions]]. Bill also gives a free Eevee to {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Kris}}{{sup/2|C}}, or {{ga|Lyra}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} in [[Generation II]] and its remakes, and another one to [[Bebe]] in [[Generation IV]], which is later given to {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}.

Bill also has several friends that share his interests in computer technology. One of them is [[Celio]], his old friend from {{OBP|One Island|town}} in the [[Sevii Islands]]. He is also close with [[Lanette]] and [[Bebe]], the storage system developers of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], respectively. He is stated to have requested [[Cassius]] control the Storage System of [[Kalos]] in [[Generation VI]].

Bill also has some fans, like {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}} Brent of Generation II who calls the player with information about him. Most of his calls are trivia about Bill himself and his family, such as the fact that Bill's mother used to be a [[Kimono Girl]] and that Bill's younger sister can't wink. He also mentions that Bill might have a crush on the flower girl in [[Goldenrod City]]. Brent also revealed the fact that Bill is lactose-intolerant, which was also stated by Celio in [[Generation III]].

Bill has been shown to have a large family. His adult sister and grandfather live in [[Fuchsia City]]. In Generation II, his grandfather watches over Bill's cottage on Route 25 while he is visiting the rest of his family in Goldenrod City.

In the Japanese versions of the games, Bill speaks in {{wp|Kansai region|Kansai}} dialect, like most Goldenrod City residents.

In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, Bill can be found at the [[Sea Cottage]] on the [[Kanto Route 25|Cerulean Cape]], initially performing an experiment on Pokémon teleportation. However, Bill accidentally becomes combined with the body of a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and requires the player's help to fix the problem. In Pokémon Yellow, {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the player's Pikachu}} [[Walking Pokémon#Pokémon Yellow|will be confused]] by the whole ordeal, and shocked upon seeing Bill return to his original form. After things are back in order, he speaks about his Pokémon Storage System and what was formerly on the PC menu as "Someone's PC" will change to "Bill's PC." He will also give away an [[S.S. Ticket]] so that the player can board the [[S.S. Anne]]. He gives the player the ticket as a gift for changing him back into a human, and also claims that the rich crowd of the S.S. Anne isn't his type. If the player exits Bill's house and goes back in, they can check his computer for information on {{p|Eevee}} and its three [[Evolutionary stone|stone]] evolutions, his favorite Pokémon.

In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]], Bill is in the same area as in the original games. However, he also appears on [[Cinnabar Island]] asking for help in the [[Sevii Islands]] shortly after [[Blaine]] is defeated. While on [[One Island]], he introduces the player to [[Celio]].

In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Bill appears in the same capacity as he does in the original games. Bill's PC is not used in this game, as the player has access to Pokémon Storage at any time from the [[Bag]]. After helping Bill, the player can check his PC again to read his reports on the locations of the [[legendary birds]].

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, Bill is visiting his family in [[Goldenrod City]]. After he gets the [[Time Capsule]] up and running in [[Ecruteak City]], players can visit him at his parents' house in Goldenrod and receive an {{p|Eevee}}. His sister will give the player Bill's number so they can check the storage system. In {{game|Crystal}}, his father is introduced as the [[Move Tutor#Generation II Move Tutors|Move Tutor]], a deadbeat former PokéManiac who spends his time gambling.

Bill appears in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in the same capacity as he did in Generation II. He will give the player an {{p|Eevee}} if he is visited at his parents' house in Goldenrod.

While visiting [[Lanette]] in {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, players can check one of her computers to find an E-mail from Bill. The English translation of the e-mail in [[Generation III]] makes it seem as if Bill is crediting Lanette for upgrading his system, whereas the Japanese text and the English text in [[Generation VI]] clearly establishes that he and Lanette are co-developers of the original system.

{|
! Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
! Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| style="width:350px" |
"''... ... ... ... ... ... ...'' 
''Your storage system offers more convenience than mine. It has a lot of user friendly features that make it fun and useful too. It makes me proud that I played a part in its development. Here's hoping that you'll continue research in Storage Systems. From <sc>Bill</sc>'' 
''... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...''"
| style="width:350px" |
''"...'' 
''Your Storage System is quite convenient. It has a lot of user-friendly features that make it fun and useful, too. It makes me proud that I played a part in its development. Here's hoping that you'll continue research in Storage Systems.'' 
''..."''
|}

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, [[Bebe]] mentions that Bill invented the original PC storage system, and that she tinkered with it to make it easier to use. Upon giving the player an {{p|Eevee}}, Bebe refers to Bill as a friend from Johto to whom the Eevee previously belonged.

Although Bill has no physical appearance in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, [[Lillie]] goes to him during the post-game to treat [[Lusamine|her mother]]. [[Wicke]] also makes a reference to when he was combined with a Pokémon.

===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Bill in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;[[Cerulean City]] — {{ga|Blue}}
* What does this person do?
:"After all, <sc>Bill</sc>'s world-famous as a <sc>Pokémaniac</sc>. He invented the <sc>Pokémon</sc> Storage System on PC, too."
;Cerulean City — Little Boy
* Favorite kind of <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:"<sc>Bill</sc> has lots of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! He collects rare ones, too!"
;[[Fuchsia City]] — Bill's grandfather
* What is this person like?
:"He's my grandson! He always liked collecting things, even as a child!"
;{{OBP|One Island|town}} — [[Celio]]
* Favorite kind of <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:""<sc>Bill</sc> is a <sc>Pokémaniac</sc>, so he likes every kind. Apparently, the first one he caught was an <sc>Abra</sc>."
;One Island — Celio
* Family and friends?
:"<sc>Bill</sc>'s hometown is <sc>Goldenrod City</sc>, where his folks still live. I've heard it's quite the festive, bustling city."
;One Island — Celio
* There's a rumor…
:"Apparently, <sc>Bill</sc> can't stomach milk at all."
;Message from <sc>Bill</sc>
* From: <sc>Bill</sc>
* To: {{Player}}
:"Hey, there! <sc>Celio</sc> had nothing but praise for you. Hearing that makes me happy. When you catch some rare <sc>Pokémon</sc>, come show me, okay? Promise!"

===Pokémon===
====Gives away====
{|
|-
! {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
! {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
|-
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=133
|pokemon=Eevee
|level=20
|gender=both
|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=133
|pokemon=Eevee
|level=5
|gender=both
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|ability2=Run Away
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|}

====Status unknown====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Abra
|type1=psychic
|img=Spr 3f 063.png
|img_size=64px
|epnum=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions
|epname=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
|desc=According to [[Celio]], Bill's [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was an {{p|Abra}}. However, it has not been seen physically in any game to date.

None of Abra's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Clefairy
|type1=normal
|img=SeaBill.png
|img_size=240px
|epnum=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions
|epname=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
|desc=In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Bill is first seen as this {{p|Clefairy}}. In this form, he asks the player to help him turn back to normal using his Cell Separation System. Once the player runs the program, Bill reverts to human form, though the Clefairy involved in the experiment is not seen seen exiting the other teleported. It is not known if the Clefairy is one of Bill's Pokémon or a wild Pokémon.

In [[Generation I]], this Pokémon is represented by a [[a:File:MS Rhydon I.png|generic sprite]].

None of Clefairy's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Nidorino
|gender=male
|type1=poison
|img=Bill Nidorino PE.png
|epnum=Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
|epname=Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
|desc=In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Bill is first seen as this {{p|Nidorino}}, instead. Once the player runs the Cell Separation System, the Nidorino involved in the experiment is seen running out of the smoke. It is not known if the Nidorino is one of Bill's Pokémon or a wild Pokémon.

None of Nidorino's moves are known.}}

===Quotes===
{{incomplete|section|Quotes from Generation IV}}
===={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}====
:''"Hiya! I'm a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>... ...No I'm not! Call me <sc>Bill</sc>! I'm a true blue <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>maniac</sc>! Hey! What's with that skeptical look? I'm not joshing you, I screwed up an experiment and got combined with a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! So, how about it? Help me out there!"''
:''"{{tt|No!? Come on, you gotta help a guy in deep trouble! What do you say, chief? Please? OK? All right!|If player refuses}} When I'm in the <sc>Teleporter</sc>, go to my PC and run the Cell Separation System!"''
*After helping him
:''"{{tt|Yeehah! Thanks, bud! I owe you one! So, did you come to see my <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> collection? You didn't? That's a bummer. I've got to thank you... Oh here, maybe this'll do.|First time}} That cruise ship, <sc>S.S.Anne</sc>, is in <sc>Vermilion City</sc>. Its passengers are all trainers! They invited me to their party, but I can't stand fancy do's. Why don't you go instead of me?"''
*After returning to his house
:''"Look, bud, just check out some of my rare <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> on my PC!"''

===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
;[[Ecruteak City]]
:''"Hi, I'm <sc>Bill</sc>. And who are you? Hmm. <player>, huh? You've come at the right time. I just finished adjustments on my <sc>Time Capsule</sc>. You know that <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> can be traded, right? My <sc>Time Capsule</sc> was developed to enable trades with the past. But you can't send anything that didn't exist in the past. If you did, the PC in the past would have a breakdown. So you have to remove anything that wasn't around in the past. Put simply, no sending new moves or new <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the <sc>Time Capsule</sc>. Don't you worry. I'm done with the adjustments. Tomorrow, <sc>Time Capsules</sc> will be running at all <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Centers</sc>. I have to hurry on back to <sc>Goldenrod</sc> and see my folks. Buh-bye!"''

;[[Goldenrod City]]
*After talking to him at the Ecruteak City Pokémon Center
:''"Hi, <player>! Do us a favor and take this <sc>Eevee</sc>. It came over when I was adjusting the <sc>Time Capsule</sc>. Someone has to take care of it, but I don't like being outside. Can I count on you to play with it, <player>?
::'''Yes''': ''"I knew it! Way to go, hero! You're the real deal, dude! OK, I'm counting on you. Take good care of it.
::'''No''': ''"Oh... Now what to do?

*If the player is carrying six Pokémon
:''"Whoa, wait. you can't carry any more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.

*After receiving Eevee
:''"<sc>Prof. Elm</sc> claims <sc>Eevee</sc> may evolve in new and unknown ways"''

*Subsequent visits
:''"I used to experiment with a <sc>Teleporter</sc>. I ought to do a follow-up."''{{sup/2|GS}}
:''"My pop, he won't work. All he does is goof off all day long. He's getting to be a real headache..."''{{sup/2|C}}

;[[Pokégear]]
*When called
:''"{{tt|Good morning!|If morning}}/{{tt|Good day!|If daytime}}/{{tt|Good evening!|If nighttime}} This is the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Storage System Administration Service</sc>. Who's calling? <player>, is it? Hang on a sec... ...... ...... Thanks for waiting!"''
:*If box has less than 15 Pokémon 
:''"<player>, your <sc>Box</sc> has room for <number> more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. Get out there and fill it up!"''
:*If box has at least 15 Pokémon
:''"<player>, your <sc>Box</sc> has room for only <number> more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. Maybe you should switch your <sc>Box</sc>"''
:*If box is full
:''"<player>, your <sc>Box</sc> is full! You'll have to switch <sc>Boxes</sc> if you want to catch more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>."''

*When player fills up a Box (automatic call)
:''"Hi, <player>? It's me, <sc>Bill</sc>! Thanks for using my <sc>Storage System</sc>. That last <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> you sent filled your <sc>Box</sc> up. You'll have to switch <sc>Boxes</sc> if you want to catch more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. Bye now!"''

===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
;[[Sea Cottage]]
:''"Hiya! I'm a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>... ...No I'm not! Call me <sc>Bill</sc>! I'm a true-blue <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>maniac</sc>! Hey! What's with that skeptical look? I'm not joshing you, {{tt|pal|If player is a male}}/{{tt|lady|If player is a female}}. I screwed up an experiment and got combined with a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! So, how about it? Help me out there!"''
:''"{{tt|No!? Now don't be so cold! Come on, you gotta help a guy in deep, deep trouble! What do you say, chief/beautiful? Please? Okay? All right!|If player refuses}} Wait till I get inside the <sc>Teleporter</sc>. When I do, go to my PC and run the Cell Separation System."''
*After helping him
:''"{{tt|Yeehah! Thanks, bud/lady! I owe you one! So, did you come to see my <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> collection? You didn't? That's a bummer. I've got to thank you... Oh, here, maybe this'll do.|First time}} That cruise ship <sc>S.S.Anne</sc> is in <sc>Vermilion City</sc>. I hear there are lots of <sc>Trainers</sc> on board, too. They invited me to their party, but I can't stand fancy do's. Why don't you go instead of me? Go and have a good time."''
*After returning to his house
:''"Feel like checking out some of my rare <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> on my PC? Go on, check out my PC."''

;[[Cinnabar Island]]
*After defeating Blaine
:''"Huh? Hey, if it isn't <player>! Look, it's me, <sc>Bill</sc>. Long time no see! I hope you're still using my PC system. Well, listen, since we met up here, how about spending time with me? There's this little island in the far south called <sc>One Island</sc>. A friend invited me, so I'm on my way out there. How about it? Do you feel like coming with me?
::'''No''': ''"What, are you too busy? Well, all right. The boat hasn't arrived yet anyway. I'll be waiting at the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Center</sc> over there. Come see me when you're done with your business here."''
::'''Yes''': ''"All right, then. Let's go!"''
::''"Looks like [[Seagallop|my pal's boat]] arrived, too. He sent it specially here to <sc>Cinnabar</sc> to pick me up."''

*In the Pokémon Center, if the player declined the offer
:''"Hey, you kept me waiting! Ready to set sail to <sc>One Island</sc>?
::'''No''': ''"Oh, you're still not done yet?''"
::'''Yes''': ''"Well, that's it. Let's go!"''
::''"Looks like my pal's boat arrived, too. He sent it specially here to <sc>Cinnabar</sc> to pick me up."''

*After returning from One Island
:''"Hey, wasn't that a long cruise? My buddy <sc>Celio</sc> seemed to enjoy your company. I'm sure he'd welcome you if you were to visit him again. If you have a <sc>Tri-Pass</sc>, you can always take a ferry there from <sc>Vermilion Port</sc>. All right, thanks for your company!"''

;{{OBP|One Island|town}}
:''"Here we are! This is <sc>One Island</sc>. There are several islands around here, and this is one of them. My friend <sc>Celio</sc> sent the boat to fetch me here. He's in charge of the island's PC network by his lonesome. ...Why am I telling you this now? Let's just go see <sc>Celio</sc>!"''

;[[Pokémon Network Center]]
*Upon the player's arrival
:''"Hey, there! <sc>Celio</sc>!"''
:''"Well, absolutely! How's your research coming along? ...Oh, wait a sec. <Player>, this is my buddy <sc>Celio</sc>. He's one dedicated PC <sc>Maniac</sc>! <sc>Celio</sc>, this is <player>, a rising contender as the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Champ</sc>!"''
:''"So, bring me up to speed. How's your machine running?"''
:''"Oh, yeah? Okay, let me take a look-see. ...Hand on here... I think we can make it work. Let me help you, okay? <Player>, can I get you to wait for me just a bit? ...Actually, can I get you to do me a favor? The island next to this one's called <sc>Two Island</sc>. There's a guy there that runs a <sc>Game Corner</sc>. He has this thing for rare rocks and gems. We keep in touch, being fellow maniacs. So, can I get you to deliver this <sc>[[Meteorite]]</sc> to him?"''
:''"I'll catch you later! Say hi to the guy for me!"''

*If talked to before visiting [[Three Island]]
:''"Hmm... How about we try this like this..."''

*After visiting Three Island, before rescuing [[Lostelle]]
:''"Oh, hey, <player>! Did you see? We got the PC working! I've got a few things to show <sc>Celio</sc> here. Can you go out on a stroll or something for a little more?"''

*After rescuing Lostelle
:''"Oh, hey! <Player!>"''
:''"What kept you so long? Been out having a good time? We got it done. The PCs are up and running!"''
:''"No, no! There was almost nothing left for me to do. <sc>Celio</sc>, I have to hand it to you. You've learned a lot."''
:''"Well, there you have it. I'm finished with the job. We should head back to <sc>Kanto</sc>. <sc>Celio</sc>, I'll be seeing you again."''

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color}}|1={{Johto color}}}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color light}}|1={{Johto color light}}}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Bill.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color light}}|1={{Johto color light}}}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Bill.png|100px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
|}

===Sprites===
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|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Transformed sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Transformed sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Bill's {{color2|000|Fame Checker}} sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Bill anime.png|thumb|200px|Bill talking about the world of Pokémon]]
Bill's only anime appearance was in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' where {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} met him at his lighthouse.

Bill had previously been trapped in a {{p|Kabuto}} costume for what he claims to have been hours (in the dub only; the original didn't state how long he had been in the costume) until Ash finally comes to press the release button for him. Afterwards, Bill fulfills a request made by Professor Oak to give Ash and his friends a lesson on the basics of Pokémon, during which Bill shares the idea that there may be many more than just 150 species of Pokémon. The remainder of his appearance is spent focused on explaining to Ash and company his recent project, involving a {{p|Dragonite|mysterious Pokémon}} whose cry can be heard across the sea.
===Pokémon===
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
====Studied====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Giant Dragonite.png
|epnum=EP013
|epname=Mystery at the Lighthouse
|desc=As Bill was reminiscing, the same sound from his memory was heard and a large figure appeared, rising from the ocean. As it came closer, it was revealed to be the outline of a {{p|Dragonite}}. As it came closer to the lighthouse, [[Team Rocket]] was shown scaling the cliff, and upon seeing the {{pkmn2|giant}} Dragonite, they began launching a barrage of missiles at it. This angered Dragonite, and it smashed the top of the lighthouse and began to walk away. Bill called out at it to stay, but to no avail.
In the morning, Bill seemed to be at peace with the fact that he didn't get to learn more about the Pokémon and was simply grateful he got to see it at all. With another life lesson from Bill, the heroes said goodbye and continued on their journey.

None of Dragonite's moves are known.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|ja=小野坂昌也 ''Masaya Onosaka''
|en=[[Maddie Blaustein|Adam Blaustein]]
|cs=Petr Burian
|fi=Mikael Kokko
|hu=Péter Bozsó
|no=Trond Teigen
|pt_br=Marcelo Campos
|pl=Wojciech Majchrzak
|es_eu=Ricardo Escobar
|es_la=Irwin Daayán
|de=Dominik Auer
}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Bill|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Bill|91}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Common|ennum=91/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Common|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=118/130|jpsetlink3=Intro Pack Neo|jpset3=Chikorita Half Deck Totodile Half Deck|jpnum3=20 25|enset4=Legendary Collection|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=108/110}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Bill|91}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|jpset=P Promotional cards|jpnum=009/P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Bill|91}}|type=Supporter|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=069/070|jpset=HeartGold Collection|jpnum=069/070|jpset2=Steelix Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=018/019|jpset3=Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum3=017/019|ensetlink4=HS Trainer Kit|enset4=Gyarados Half Deck|ennum4=5/30 18/30}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Bill's Teleporter|91}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=91/111|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Bill's Teleporter|91}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Common|jpnum=015/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Mail from Bill|105}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Common|ennum=105/105|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Bill's Maintenance|137}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=137/165|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=060/128|enset2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=87/112|jpset2=Flight of Legends|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=080/082|jpset3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Half Deck|jpsetlink3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpnum3=052/052|jpset4=Gift Box Emerald|jpsetlink4=Deoxys Half Deck|jpnum4=015/019|jpset5=Grass Quick Construction Pack Psychic Quick Construction Pack|jpsetlink5=Quick Construction Packs|jpnum5=010/015|jpsetlink6=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset6=Crawdaunt Quarter Deck|jpnum6=009/015|enset7=EX Crystal Guardians|enrarity7=Uncommon|ennum7=71/100|jpset7=Ocean's Kyogre ex Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum7=015/016|jpset8=Earth's Groudon ex Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum8=015/016|enset9=POP Series 5|enrarity9=Uncommon|ennum9=6/17|enset10=Celestial Storm|enrarity10=Uncommon|ennum10=126/168
|enset11=Celestial Storm|enrarity11=Rare Ultra|ennum11=162/168|jpset10=Champion Road|jprarity10=C|jpnum10=064/066|jpset11=Champion Road|jprarity11=SR|jpnum11=076/066}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vending|Bill's PC|S3}}|type=Pass Card|jpsetlink=Vending Machine cards|jpset=Extended Sheet 3}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

====TCG artwork====
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|-
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Artwork of Bill performing maintenance by {{colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}
|}

==In the manga==
Bill makes appearances in several manga, including [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]], [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Pokémon Zensho]], and [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Bill EToP.png|thumb|200px|Bill in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Bill appears in the third chapter of The Electric Tale of Pikachu, ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. He works with [[Professor Oak]] researching a colony of {{p|Clefairy}} at [[Mt. Moon]]. He was the one to discover the colony of Clefairy and has befriended many of them. Together with Professor Oak and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}, he assists the Clefairy with an evolution ceremony.

In the same chapter, Bill also reveals parts of his past to Ash. In the beginning, Bill only became a Pokémon Trainer because he didn't like school and wanted to take a leave of absence, but as time went on, he discovered that he deeply cared for his Pokémon. He decided to become a Pokémon researcher after witnessing his {{p|Ivysaur}} evolving into {{p|Venusaur}}.

Bill reappears with {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[ET19|Side Story: Ash vs. Gary]]'' at a Pokémon research center.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Venusaur
|stage1=Ivysaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Bill Venusaur EToP.png
|epnum=ET03
|epname=Clefairy Tale
|desc=When Bill was telling Ash his story about becoming a Pokémon Trainer, a flashback showed his {{p|Ivysaur}} evolving into a {{p|Venusaur}}. This motivated Bill into becoming a Pokémon researcher.

None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
[[File:Bill HIBAPC.png|thumb|150px|Bill in How I Became a Pokémon Card]]
In the [[PW01|first chapter]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]], a younger Bill rescues a lost {{p|Dratini}} from an angry crowd and it lives with him for a couple of days, until its father, an angry {{p|Dragonite}}, begins to go on a rampage. Dratini returns home, promising to always be friends with Bill.

====Pokémon====
=====Befriended=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Dratini
|gender=male
|type1=tcg colorless
|img=Bill Dratini HIBAPC.png
|epnum=PW01
|epname=The Day Dratini Grew Up
|desc=Bill rescued this {{p|Dratini}} when he was young. This Dratini stayed with him until a {{p|Dragonite}} who was Dratini's father goes berserk. Dratini returns home promising to be with Bill again someday.

Dratini's only known move is {{m|Wrap}}{{tt|*|mentioned on a Pokémon card only}}.}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Bill (Adventures)}}
Bill appears as a supporting character in Pokémon Adventures.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
[[File:Bill Golden Boys.png|thumb|right|120px|Bill in Golden Boys]]
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], Bill appears in the chapter ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS. Team Rocket]]''. He tells {{GnB|Gold}} and [[Whitney]] all the folklore of [[Ecruteak City]], including the legends of {{p|Ho-Oh}}, the [[legendary beasts]], and the story of the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Brass Tower]]. Later, when Bill, Gold, and the Gym Leaders are held hostage by {{GnB|Grey}} and the other Rockets, he loans his {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}} to Gold and {{GnB|Black}}.

====Pokémon====
This listing is for Bill's Pokémon in the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|width=80
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Espeon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Bill Espeon Golden Boys.png
|epnum=GB11
|epname=Gold and Black VS Team Rocket
|desc={{p|Espeon}} was one of the Pokémon that was immune to the radio waves caused by Team Rocket. It was given to Gold for the time being in order to stop Team Rocket.

Espeon's only known move is {{m|Quick Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=80
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Bill Umbreon Golden Boys.png
|epnum=GB11
|epname=Gold and Black VS Team Rocket
|desc=When Team Rocket were controlling Pokémon using the radio waves, Bill had an {{p|Umbreon}} that was immune to the effect. In order for Black to defeat Team Rocket, he was given Umbreon temporarily.

None of Umbreon's moves are known.}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{cleanup|section}}[[File:Bill PM.png|thumb|140px|Bill in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Bill and his wife were transformed into a leopard and {{p|Mew}} respectively from an unsuccessful experiment. After doing so, Bill's wife went out to search for a Moon Stone in order to get changed back to humans. She managed to find the Moon Stone that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} were searching for. They followed her and arrived in an abandoned water mill. Bill introduced himself and explained that he created the unknown Pokémon. However, the Pokémon Bill created turned out to be just plush dolls instead of real Pokémon. Bill wanted to use Red for one of his experiments but was stopped by his wife. His wife explained the story about their transformations to the group and why she took the Moon Stone from them. Green tried to catch her, thinking that she was a real Mew but was stopped from doing so by Bill.
[[File:Bill leopard form PM.png|thumb|125px|left|Bill as a leopard]]When Clefairy battled [[Green's Charizard]], Bill went to one of the machines to shrink Charizard but it ended up shrinking both Clefairy and Charizard since the former did not leave the machine on time. Bill and his wife changed back into humans using the Moon Stone.
[[File:Bill 2 PM.png|thumb|130px|Bill's Johto appearance]]
Bill made a reappearance in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]'' with his wife. {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} kidnapped him and his wife in order to finish creating {{TP|Blue|Mewtwo}} since Giovanni only created the first half. Giovanni blackmailed Bill into working on creating Mewtwo. With Mewtwo completed, Bill's wife was released, and she and Bill went up to Mew to see if it was okay. When Clefairy battled Mewtwo, Clefairy used the DNA switching machine causing Clefairy to transform into Mewtwo. Since the machine ran out of power, {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}} used his electricity to charge it up and Clefairy's DNA went to Giovanni's other Pokémon.

Bill made his third appearance in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' A Kimono Girl takes Red and his Pokémon to him after they were playing around in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Bill shows them his [[Time Capsule]] machine and demonstrates it on a guy about to get hit by a car, Tyrogue runs to the car and gets hit instead. Bill then ponders about his past which made Clefairy interested and wants the group to try it out. They go in the time machine and he sends them back in time.

====Pokémon====
=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Mew
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic
|img=Bill Mew PM.png
|epnum=PM004
|epname=Obtain the Moon Stone!
|desc={{p|Mew}} was the wife of Bill. She was searching for a Moon Stone in order to change herself and Bill back to humans.}}

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
[[File:Bill Zensho.png|thumb|180px|Bill in Pokémon Zensho]]
Bill appeared in ''[[PZ04|Vermilion City]]''. He had gotten fused with his {{p|Nidoran♂}} by accident and was briefly {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{zensho|Satoshi}} while checking his mail. However, upon finding out what had happened, Satoshi helped separate Bill from his Pokémon. As a sign of gratitude, Bill let Satoshi add the {{p|Eevee}} [[Eeveelution|family]]'s data from his computer to his [[Pokédex]], as well as giving him a [[S.S. Ticket|ticket]] to the [[S.S. Anne]].

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=70
|trainer=Bill
|pkmn=Nidoran♂
|type1=Poison
|img=Bill Nidoran m Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ04
|epname=Vermilion City
|desc={{p|Nidoran♂}} is Bill's only known Pokémon, which he accidentally got fused with during a test with his machine. Upon seeing it, Satoshi caught Nidoran♂, but later helped Bill separate from it after finding out what had happened.

None of Nidoran♂'s moves are known.}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Bill being mixed with a Pokémon during a teleportation experiment may be a reference to the movie ''{{wp|The Fly}}'', where a scientist experimenting with teleportation pods ends up combined with a fly.
* In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]], if a player declines to go to the [[Sevii Islands]] after defeating [[Blaine]], Bill will wait in [[Cinnabar Island]]'s Pokémon Center. During this period, he can be found both at his home on {{rt|25|Kanto}} and on Cinnabar Island at the same time.
* In Generation II and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a fan of Bill's named Brent will reveal trivia about Bill via the [[Pokégear]]. The information shared include the fact that Bill's younger sister can't wink, Bill's first Pokémon caught was {{p|Abra}}, his mother used to be a [[Kimono Girl]], Bill is lactose intolerant (also claimed by Celio in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}), he isn't very good at Pokémon battles, and that Bill is attracted to the Goldenrod Flower Shop owner's daughter.
* In the English dub of the anime, his {{wp|Kansai dialect}} is portrayed as a {{wp|Regional accents of English|British English accent}}, while in the Pokémon Adventures manga, this becomes a southern American accent.
* Bill's anime design [[Anime character recycling|was later recycled]] for an unnamed lookalike from ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'' and a character of the day named [[Dominick]] from the [[Hoenn]] [[region]].
* The Pokémon Bill is mixed with is different in each canon: in Generation I he is mixed with an unknown Pokémon, in Generation III he is mixed with a {{p|Clefairy}}, in Generation VII he is mixed with a {{p|Nidorino}}, in the Pokémon Adventures manga he is mixed with a {{p|Rattata}}, in the Pokémon Zensho manga he is mixed with a {{p|Nidoran♂}}, and in the anime he is trapped in a {{p|Kabuto}} costume.
* According to a [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] site describing the [[Pokémon world]], Bill studied at [[Celadon University]].
* Bill is one of only two Storage System developers to have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* In the [[Chuang Yi]] translation of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] his Japanese name, ''Masaki'', is used.
* In the iTunes description for ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' Bill is referred to as ''McKenzie'', which is similar to his Japanese name.

==Names==
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|-
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|ソネザキマサキ ''Masaki Sonezaki''
|From 正木 ''masaki'' ({{wp|Euonymus japonicus|Japanese spindle}}) and possibly みさき ''misaki'' (cape), referring to where he lives.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English, German, Italian, Spanish
|Bill
|Possibly from {{wp|Bill Gates}}, former head of {{wp|Microsoft}} and developer of the {{wp|Microsoft Windows}} operating system for PCs.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Léo
|Possibly from {{wp|LEO (website)|Link Everything Online}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|이수재 ''Lee Sujae''
|From 수재 (秀才) ''sujae'', meaning a very talented person, referring to his Pokémon research expertise in many fields.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|曾根崎正輝 / 曾根崎正辉 ''Cénggēnqí Zhènghuī''
|From the Japanese 曾根崎 ''Sonezaki'' and 正輝 ''Masaki''. 輝 (radiance) is also a possible reference to his lighthouse on the cape.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|正輝 ''Jingfāi''
|From 正輝 ''Masaki''. 輝 (radiance) is also a possible reference to his lighthouse on the cape.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
|มาซากิ ''Masaki''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Sonezaki Masaki
|Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
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{{NPC|Kanto|kanto=yes}}
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Dynamax

2019-06-05T15:09:59Z

Technickal:

[[File:SwSh Prerelease Dynamax Pikachu.png|thumb|A Dynamax [[Pikachu]].]]
'''Dynamax''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックス''' ''Daimax'') is a temporary transformation affecting Pokémon that was introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. [[Trainer]]s who obtain a [[Dynamax Band]] are able to activate Dynamax for their Pokémon. Dynamax increases a Pokémon's size drastically, as well as changing the moves of the Pokémon and increasing their stats in battle, but can only be used once during a battle, and only for three turns. In addition, it can only be preformed in certain areas, such as special arenas in Pokémon Gyms.

[[File:Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png|thumb|The Dynamax Band.]]
All moves that a Pokémon knows will turn into Max Moves, which are more powerful than regular moves. The Max Moves that are learned are determined by the moves that the Pokémon knows.

Wild Pokémon in a [[Max Raid Battle]] start out in Dynamax form, and do not return to their original state during the battle. However, Trainer Pokémon do not start out in Dynamax form, and only one trainer Pokémon can turn into Dynamax form during the battle, and only for three turns.

==See also==
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Z-Moves]]

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Detective Pikachu (character)

2019-05-16T03:17:21Z

Technickal: /* Voice actors */ Not sure where to put this, but should be notable enough.

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Electric
|ball=None
|nickname=Detective Pikachu
|jnickname={{tt|名探偵|めいたんてい}}ピカチュウ
|tmnickname=Great Detective Pikachu
|image=[[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 2.png|220px]]
|caption=Pikachu in {{ga|Detective Pikachu}}
|epnum=Detective Pikachu (game)
|epname=Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo
|gender=Male
|ability=Unknown
|pokemonname=Pikachu
|current=[[Ryme City]]
|caught=no
|prevonum=025
|java1=Tōru Ōkawa ([[Detective Pikachu (game)|game]]) Hidetoshi Nishijima ([[Detective Pikachu (movie)|movie]])
|enva1=Kaiji Tang ([[Detective Pikachu (game)|game]]) Ryan Reynolds ([[Detective Pikachu (movie)|movie]])
}}

'''Detective Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|名探偵|めいたんてい}}ピカチュウ''' ''Great Detective Pikachu'') is one of the {{player|protagonists}} of {{ga|Detective Pikachu}} and {{mov|Detective Pikachu|the movie of the same name}}. He is capable of [[Talking Pokémon|speaking human languages]].

==In the games==
===History===
Detective Pikachu was once an ordinary Pikachu belonging to [[Harry Goodman]], a detective who works at [[Ryme City]] Detective Agency. While on a case, Harry and Pikachu met with a car accident where Harry goes missing and Pikachu gains amnesia while also mysteriously gaining the ability to act and speak like a human. Two months after the accident, he meets [[Tim Goodman]] sometime after Tim arrives in Ryme City. Together with Tim and the Ryme City Detective Agency, Pikachu solves puzzles and mysteries.

===Personality and characteristics===
In addition to his ability to talk, Detective Pikachu displays a number of human traits. He likes drinking coffee and tea, and is easily infatuated with attractive human women.

Detective Pikachu appears to have sacrificed most of his abilities as a Pikachu. As such, he is not very fast. However, as a talking Pokémon, he can interpret and translate testimony from other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color}}
|ja=大川透 ''Tōru Ōkawa''
|en=Kaiji Tang}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 1.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 3.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 4.png|x150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from Birth of a New Duo
| colspan="3" | Official artwork from Detective Pikachu
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu amiibo.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 5.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 6.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:150px; height:150px"| [[File:Detective Pikachu artwork 7.png|x150px]]
|-
| Detective Pikachu {{color2|000|amiibo}}
| colspan="3" | Official artwork from Detective Pikachu
|}

==In the movie==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Detective Pikachu movie.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in the movie]]
Detective Pikachu appears as the titular character of ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. Detective Pikachu was created when [[Harry Goodman]]'s [[Harry's Pikachu|Pikachu]] pleaded with [[Mewtwo]] to save Goodman. Mewtwo agreed but only on the condition that Pikachu find Goodman's son [[Tim Goodman|Tim]]. Detective Pikachu would go on an adventure with Tim, who seems to be the only one capable of understanding him, and a journalist named [[Lucy Stevens]].

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Detective Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|Detective Pikachu (movie)|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|Detective Pikachu (movie)|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|Detective Pikachu (movie)|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color}}
|ja=西島秀俊 ''Hidetoshi Nishijima'' 大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''{{tt|*|When not understandable}}
|en={{wp|Ryan Reynolds}} [[Ikue Ohtani]]{{tt|*|When not understandable}}
|zh_yue=鄭中基 ''{{wp|Ronald Cheng}}''
|zh_cmn=雷佳音 ''Lei Jiayin'' (Mainland China)
|cs=Petr Lněnička Filip Švarc (first trailer)
|pl=Maciej Stuhr Waldemar Barwiński (first trailer)
|pt_br=Philippe Maia
|pt_eu=Nuno Markl
|ru=Пётр Гланц ''Pyotr Glants''
|es_eu=José Posada
|uk=Дмитро Гаврилов ''Dmytro Havrylov''}}

==In the TCG==
Detective Pikachu is featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring Detective Pikachu.
{{cardlist/header|Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 190)]]|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 194)]]|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM194}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Detective Pikachu (Detective Pikachu 10)]]|type=Lightning|enset=Detective Pikachu|enrarity=Rare|ennum=10/18}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
Pikachu wearing hats similar to the titular Detective appeared for a limited time in [[Pokémon GO]] as part of a promotion tying into [[Detective Pikachu (movie)|the movie]]. Like most promotional Pikachu, these Pikachu can evolve, but cannot be sent to [[GO Park]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. While {{shiny}} and female models exist in the game, they have not been made available during the promotion. Detective Pikachu that evolve into Raichu retain their detective hats.

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|-
| Pikachu{{male}} [[File:GO025.png|110px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| Raichu{{male}} [[File:GO026.png|110px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|-
| Detective Pikachu{{male}} [[File:GO025D.png|110px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| Detective Raichu{{male}} [[File:GO026D.png|110px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Detective Pikachu appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. When equipped as a support spirit, it grants fog immunity. If the player scans a Detective Pikachu [[amiibo]], they can receive the Spirit immediately as a bonus.

==In other languages==
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==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[a:Category:Detective Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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[[de:Pikachu (Meisterdetektiv Pikachu)]]
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[[zh:名侦探皮卡丘（角色）]]

Ted Lewis

2019-01-09T18:35:03Z

Technickal: /* Anime */ Fixed broken link.

[[File:Ted Lewis.jpg|thumb|300px|Ted Lewis]]
'''Ted Lewis''' (born '''Edmund P. Lewis''') is an American voice actor and former director and adaptation writer for the English-language [[dub]] of the [[Pokémon anime]]. From the second season onward, he is usually credited as '''Ed Paul'''.

==Pokémon roles==
===Anime===
Lewis provided many additional voices along with some of the series' most famous characters, including [[Team Rocket]] boss {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Tracey Sketchit]].

He was the original voice of [[James]] but left temporarily to do theater. [[Eric Stuart]] was supposed to temporarily take over but ended up taking the role for the entirety of the first eight seasons after it was made clear to the dubbers that James and the rest of the [[Team Rocket trio]] was more comical then they thought and Stuart's voice was more fitting <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUWpuacccrQ&t=3m28s</ref>.

In addition to voice acting, Lewis was an assistant director during [[S05|the fifth season]] and wrote the adaptation for several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]].

As with most other voice actors who worked with [[4Kids Entertainment]], he left the series after [[S08|the eighth season]], when {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}} and [[TAJ Productions]] [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|took over the dubbing and distribution of the series]]. His main roles, Giovanni and Tracey, were taken over by [[Craig Blair]], until Lewis later returned to the anime in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' voicing [[Roman]] and to the role of Giovanni in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]''.

====Humans====
=====Major=====
* [[Tracey Sketchit]] ([[EP084]]-[[AG133]], [[M02]]-[[M03]], ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'')
* [[James]] ([[EP002]]-[[EP008]]; ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'')
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[EP015]]-[[AG132]]; [[DP080]]-present; ''A Sneak Peek at Pokémon'')
* {{ka|Flint}} ([[EP005]])
* [[Marlon]]
* [[Eusine]]
* [[Santa Claus]]

=====Minor=====
* [[Mr. Stone]]
* [[Trick Master]]
* [[Corey]]
* [[Schuyler]]
* [[Foreman]]
* [[Yas]]
* {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}
* [[Fiorella Cappuccino]]
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]
* [[Potter]]
* [[Mandi]]
* [[Koji]]
* [[Andreas]]
* [[Jenaro]]
* [[Dorian]]
* {{OBP|Captain|EP274}}
* [[Carlos]]
* [[Roman]]
* [[Dan's father]]
* Stadium announcer ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub)
* Limo Driver (in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'')
* Captain (in ''[[DP190|The Brockster is In!]]'')
* Onlookers (in ''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]'')

====Pokémon====
=====Major=====
* [[Ash's Snorlax]] ([[SS004]]-[[AG133]])
* [[Sabrina's Haunter]]
* [[Morty's Gengar]]
* [[Agatha's Gengar]]

=====Minor=====
* {{DL|Officer Jenny|Gastly|Officer Jenny's Gastly}}
* {{DL|Drake (Orange League)|Gengar|Drake's Gengar}}
* {{DL|Morty|Haunter|Morty's Haunter}}
* {{DL|Morty|Gastly|Morty's Gastly}}
* {{DL|Team Aqua Grunt (Trainer class)|Crawdaunt|Team Aqua Grunt's Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Nincada}}
* {{p|Ursaring}} ([[AG086]])

===In the games===
===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
* Announcer

====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
* [[Tracey Sketchit]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}

====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
* Announcer

==Other non-Pokémon roles==
* {{wk|King Dedede|King Dedede}} (''{{wk|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'')
* {{wk|Escargoon|Escargoon}} (''{{wk|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'')
* Ryo Bakura/Dark Bakura, "Bandit" Keith Howard (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}'')
* Chumley Huffington (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX}}'')
* Jack Atlas (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's}}'' and ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V|Arc-V}}'')
* Nelson Thorndyke, Yellow Zelkova, President (''{{wp|Sonic X}}'')
* The Ultimate Ninja (''{{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}'')
* Manabu Kuchiki (''{{wp|Genshiken}}'')
* Chef Jack/Chef John, Frenchy LaToast (''{{wp|Fighting Foodons}}'')
* Merry, Dalton (''{{wp|One Piece}}'')
* Etoh (''{{wp|Record of Lodoss War}}'')
* Ferdagio (''{{wp|Magical DoReMi}}'')
* Charles (''{{wp|Cubix: Robots for Everyone}}'')
* Kazuo Nakano (''{{wp|Ultimate Muscle}}'')
* Ham Egg (''{{wp|Jungle Emperor Leo}}'')

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFjFg_rsBHfG-favSYq20g YouTube channel]

==References==
<references />

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[[Category:4Kids voice actors|Lewis, Ted]]
[[Category:PUSA voice actors|Lewis, Ted]]
[[Category:TPCi voice actors|Lewis, Ted]]

[[it:Ted Lewis]]

Elaine (game)

2018-11-17T18:52:32Z

Technickal: /* In other languages */

{{redirect|Elaine|the character from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|Elaine (Ranger)}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
|corecolor={{Let's Go Eevee color light}}
|bordercolor={{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}
|name=Elaine
|jname=アユミ
|tmname=Ayumi
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Female Trainer.png
|size=250px
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|eyes=Brown
|hair=Brown
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives={{ka|Mom|Unnamed mother}}
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[player character]]
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|VII}}
|games=[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|anime=no
|manga=no
}}

'''Elaine''' (Japanese: '''アユミ''' ''Ayumi'') is the female [[player character]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Chase}}, and is analogous to {{ga|Red}} as he appears in [[Generation I]] and their [[remake]]s, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, along with {{ga|Leaf}} as she appears in the latter two games.

==In the games==
Elaine is a young girl from [[Pallet Town]]. Her adventure begins one day when [[Professor Oak]] calls her and her friend {{ga|Trace}} to his lab for a [[starter Pokémon]]. Elaine picks a {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}} or {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}}, while Trace picks the opposite Pokémon. Oak also gives them each a [[Pokédex]] with which to record data on all known Pokémon in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] to fulfill Oak's dream of creating a full guide on all Pokémon in Kanto.

From here, Elaine and Trace journey across Kanto, collecting Pokémon to build up their teams, and defeating each of the [[Gym Leader]]s in turn.


==Artwork==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Walking Pokémon.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Sky Dash.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Pika Papow.png|x250px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Elaine {{color2|000|Walking Pokémon|walking}} with her {{pcolor|Squirtle|000}}
| Elaine and {{pcolor|Eevee|000}}
| Elaine and {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Catching Pokémon.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Elite Four.png|x250px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Exploring with {{color2|000|Chase (game)|Chase}}
| Encountering the {{color2|000|Legendary birds}}
| Confronting the {{color2|000|Elite Four}}
|}

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| アユミ ''Ayumi''
| From 歩み ''ayumi'' (step or progress)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German Italian, Spanish
| Elaine
| From ''lane'' and ''Eevee''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 보연 ''Boyeon''
| From 보 (步) ''bo'' (step) and 이브이 ''Eevee''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 步美 ''Bùměi''
| rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 步美 ''Ayumi''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 步美 ''Bouhméih''
|}

{{Player characters}} 
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[[de:Elaine]]
[[zh:步美]]

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

2018-11-13T16:35:58Z

Technickal: /* Trivia */ It was in the English versions too.

{{Upcoming notice}}
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|gen_series=[[Generation VII]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2 players
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
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|release_date_au=November 16, 2018
|release_date_eu=November 16, 2018
|release_date_na=November 16, 2018
|release_date_kr=November 16, 2018
|release_date_cn=N/A
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|release_date_tw=November 16, 2018
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|esrb=E
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|grb=ALL
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|staff=no
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|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/ Official site] [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-pokemon-lets-go-eevee/ Pokémon.com]
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{{bulbanews|game}}

'''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター Let's Go! ピカチュウ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! Pikachu'') and '''Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター Let's Go! イーブイ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! {{tt|Eievui|Eevee}}'') are the third and final [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]]. The games will be released on the [[Nintendo Switch]].

The games were announced worldwide on May 30, 2018, at a Pokémon press conference in Tokyo, Japan.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/huge-pokemon-news-revealed-in-tokyo/ Huge Pokémon News Revealed in Tokyo | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-creators-share-more-details-on-upcoming-games/ Pokémon Creators Share More Details on Upcoming Games | Pokemon.com]</ref> The paired versions will be released worldwide on November 16, 2018. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

The games are inspired by {{game|Yellow}}.

==Plot==
The games are set in the [[region]] of [[Kanto]], with {{p|Pikachu}} available in Let's Go, Pikachu! and {{p|Eevee}} available in Let's Go, Eevee! as a [[starter Pokémon]]. The {{player}} will encounter [[Team Rocket]], as well as have the opportunity to meet two all-new {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==Features==
* {{p|Pikachu}}, like in all [[core series]] games since {{g|X and Y}}, is voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], while {{p|Eevee}} is voiced by [[Aoi Yūki]] for the first time.<ref>[https://twitter.com/project_eevee/status/1017403291334897664 @project_eevee (Twitter)]</ref> In this game, the female starter Eevee will have a unique [[Variant Pokémon#Eevee|heart-shaped pattern]] around the tip of their tail.
* In addition to customizing the {{player}}'s clothing, the [[starter Pokémon]] can also be dressed in different outfits and be given different hair styles.
* An accessory called the [[Poké Ball Plus]] can be used to catch Pokémon in place of a Joy-Con. Like the [[Pokéwalker]], a Pokémon can be taken on the go and be interacted with.
* If the player has gathered 25 of the same species of Pokémon in the GO Park, they can play a minigame in the Park's Play Yard for Candy.
* The introduction of two new [[Mythical Pokémon]]: {{p|Meltan}} and its evolved form, {{p|Melmetal}}.
* Once the player has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Master Trainer]]s will appear and can be found scattered throughout the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. They are considered the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for each Pokémon species in [[Generation I]] and can be spotted by the icon of the Pokémon they favor above their heads.

====Alterations from other core series games====
* The game focuses on the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].  Players can also import the [[Regional variant#Alola|Alolan forms]] of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from [[Pokémon GO]], or receive them from [[in-game trade]]s.
* [[Wild Pokémon]] appear on the overworld. Coming into contact with one will engage them. They may appear with either a red or blue aura, which indicates their size, either being larger or smaller than their own standard size. Similar to the previous games, there is a chance to encounter [[Shiny Pokémon]] in the wild.
* The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con is used to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} Pokémon by flicking one's wrist in a throwing motion, similar to the method in [[Pokémon GO]]. While in handheld mode, wild Pokémon are caught by moving a reticle with motion controls. Wild Pokémon, except for [[Legendary Pokémon]], can no longer be battled in a traditional sense, but NPC {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can be battled as normal.
** Legendary Pokémon can only be caught after defeating them in a {{pkmn|battle}}.

* A unique training system called the [[Candy Jar]] will be used for training and increasing the stats of Pokémon by giving them various types of candy, similar to the [[candy]] from [[Pokémon GO]].
* Exclusive new [[move]]s will be available for the starter Pikachu and Eevee. Pikachu will be able to learn {{m|Splishy Splash}} and {{m|Floaty Fall}}, while Eevee can learn {{m|Bouncy Bubble}}, {{m|Buzzy Buzz}}, {{m|Sizzly Slide}}, {{m|Glitzy Glow}}, and {{m|Baddy Bad}}. These moves can be learned from a [[Move Tutor]] in [[Celadon City]]'s Pokémon Center.
* The starter Pikachu and Eevee can activate partner powers in battle once they have high enough [[friendship]]. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—{{m|Pika Papow}} or {{m|Veevee Volley}}—which increases in damage based on friendship. If activated while they are not in battle, they boost the stats of the current Pokémon.
* [[HM]] moves have been replaced by [[Secret Technique]]s that the starter Pikachu and Eevee can use in the overworld, but do not take up move slots. These include Chop Down for {{m|Cut}}, Sea Skim for {{m|Surf}}, and Sky Dash for {{m|Fly}}.

====Returning features====
* [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kanto]] and their [[Badge]]s, as well as the [[Elite Four]] of the [[Indigo Plateau]], return.
* [[Team Rocket]] returns, including [[Team Rocket trio|the trio]] from the {{pkmn|anime}} series, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Unlike in their game debut {{game|Yellow}}, Jessie and James will engage the {{player}} in a [[Double Battle]] instead and appear early in [[Viridian City]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSmE5yOYQpU hajime (Youtube)]</ref>
* {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that the player has in their party [[Walking Pokémon|follow them]] outside their [[Poké Ball]]s like they did in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* [[Mega Evolution]]s that were introduced in {{g|X and Y}}, including {{me|Venusaur}}, {{me|Charizard}} X/{{me|Charizard}} Y, {{me|Blastoise}}, {{me|Kangaskhan}}, and {{me|Gyarados}} as well as their corresponding [[Mega Stone]]s.

====Storyline changes from Generations I and III====
* The game features entirely new {{player|protagonists}}, and the role of {{ga|Blue}} is replaced with a new, friendly [[rival]].
* The player instead meets {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}}, and for the first time as a [[non-player character]], {{ga|Leaf}}{{fact}}, over the course of their adventure.


===Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation I Pokémon]]''

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}; border:5px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}"
! Let's Go, Pikachu!
|-
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color}}; border:5px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}"
! Let's Go, Eevee!
|-
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison}}
|}
|}
|}

==Compatibility==
The games will be compatible with any number of [[Pokémon GO]] accounts through {{wp|Bluetooth Low Energy|Bluetooth LE}}. Players can send [[Generation I]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their [[Regional variant|Alola Forms]] from their phone to the games where they will appear in [[GO Park]]. The games can give Pokémon GO accounts various rewards in exchange.
==Music==
{{main|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Super Music Collection}}
The game's music was arranged and composed by [[Shota Kageyama]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/shotakageyama/status/1019868658376425472/ Shota Kageyama's Twitter]</ref>

==Demonstration==
[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - Demo Version|The demo version]] of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were playable at several events worldwide prior to the games' release.
* In {{pmin|the United States}}, the demo events were available at [https://www.nintendo.com/switch/events/ Pokémon Let’s Go Road Trip] tour from September 29 to November 15, 2018, starting in {{wp|Los Angeles}}, {{wp|San Franciso}}, {{wp|Seattle}}, {{wp|Dallas}}, {{wp|Topeka}}, and {{wp|Chicago}}, and later in {{wp|Boston}} and {{wp|New York}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/pikachu-and-eevee-embark-road-trip-across-the-us-to-demo-new-pokemon-games Pikachu and Eevee embark on a road trip across the U.S. to demo new Pokémon games - Nintendo Official Site]</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokémon Lets Go Pikachu Logo.png|English logo of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Pokémon Lets Go Eevee Logo.png|English logo of Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Lets Go Pikachu Logo JP.png|Japanese logo of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Lets Go Eevee Logo JP.png|Japanese logo of Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Male Trainer.png|Male [[player character]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Female Trainer.png|Female player character
025Pikachu LG.png|{{p|Pikachu}}
133Eevee LG.png|{{p|Eevee}}
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Rival.png|[[Rival]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png|[[Professor Oak]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Brock.png|[[Brock]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Misty.png|[[Misty]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Lt Surge.png|[[Lt. Surge]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Erika.png|[[Erika]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Lorelei.png|[[Lorelei]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Bruno.png|[[Bruno]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Agatha.png|[[Agatha]]
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Lance.png|[[Lance]]
Meltan.png|{{p|Meltan}}
Melmetal.png|{{p|Melmetal}}
</gallery>

==Trailer==
===Japanese===
{{YouTubeVid|q9xb-DCHXUM|user/PokemonCoJp|name=ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|afhr0E3U1n4|user/PokemonCoJp|name=ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|CtiGjk5YP3U|user/PokemonCoJp|name=ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|fmamzwV3W-4|user/PokemonCoJp|name=ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|JWhNT8cGTiM|user/PokemonCoJp|name=ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|n6bK0JjqNK4|user/PokemonCoJp|name=ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}

===English===
{{YouTubeVid|9jRtpMKLsts|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|BSL7l2Ie_NY|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|DkKqXVpJfIs|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|K9Tk3NBlteg|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|PZ3kwK2slV4|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|BF4ARjIbS3Q|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|ii2uNgA5C14|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{YouTubeVid|ulsNuIXES9s|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon YouTube channel|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Let's Go Pocket Monsters Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak's introduction in Japanese Pokémon Yellow]]
* The term "Let's Go!" (Japanese: レッツゴー!) may be a reference to [[Pokémon GO]] and the end phrase of [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction in the Japanese and English versions of the [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games.
* These are the first core series games to be released exclusively on a home console.
* These are the only core series games to be playable exclusively on a system different from other core series games in their generation.
* Let's Go, Pikachu! has the longest name of all core series titles, including symbols and spaces, with 18.
* These mark the first time that an [[upper version]] has been remade.
* As revealed in an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], the reason Eevee was chosen as a game mascot alongside Pikachu was because of all of the fanart Eevee has gotten.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/30/17384582/pokemon-lets-go-eevee-pikachu-fan-art-nintendo-switch]</ref>
** Masuda also revealed that {{p|Psyduck}} was considered for the role instead of Eevee, but was not chosen because it was the same color as Pikachu.
* These are the first core series games where not every Pokémon revealed at the time is programmed into the games.
* These are the first core series games since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} to not be compatible with previous core series titles in any way.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢 Let's Go！皮卡丘／Let's Go！伊布|Jēnglìhng Pokémon: Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go! Yībou}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢 Let's Go！皮卡丘／Let's Go！伊布 精灵宝可梦 Let's Go! 皮卡丘／Let's Go! 伊布|Jīnglíng Pokémon: Let's Go! Píkǎqiū / Let's Go! Yībù}}
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|de=Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! und Let's Go, Evoli!
|it=Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! e Let's Go, Eevee!
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 레츠고! 피카츄・레츠고! 이브이|Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! Pikachu & Let's Go! Eevee}}
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==References==
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{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

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Professor Oak

2018-09-26T20:18:24Z

Technickal: https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1044757014792986624 https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1044589286371221505

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|age=yes
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|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Gray
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives={{ga|Blue}}, [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]], [[Samson Oak]] (games) [[Gary Oak]] (anime, manga) [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] (manga adaptation)
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|game=yes
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'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Ōkido'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who lives and works at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] of the [[Kanto]] region. According to [[Professor Elm]], Oak concentrates on Pokémon and human relationships as a profession.

==In the games==
===In Generation I===
[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|right|The unused Trainer class for Professor Oak.]]

Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gave {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their Starter Pokémon in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.

He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the [[Pokémon League]] as an adviser.

====Pokémon====
=====Red, Green, and Blue=====
Professor Oak confirms having been a successful Trainer in his youth; however, he states that he only possesses the following Pokémon. {{ga|Red}} is allowed to choose one in order to begin his journey. His grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, the {{player}}'s [[rival]], then picks the Pokémon whose type has an advantage against their own.
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|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|level=5
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
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| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
|}

=====Yellow=====
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping Red from beginning his journey without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.

{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|level=5
|move1=ThunderShock|move1type=Electric
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}

This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for Red but was taken by Blue in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.

{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=133
|pokemon=Eevee
|level=5
|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}

=====Unused teams=====
In the [[Generation I]] games, there is [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|unused]] {{pkmn|Trainer}} data for Prof. Oak. This implies that the player was supposed to battle him at some point in the game.

In the data, Oak has level 66 {{p|Tauros}}, level 67 {{p|Exeggutor}}, level 68 {{p|Arcanine}}, level 70 {{p|Gyarados}} and one of the Kanto {{pkmn2|starter}}s at level 69. This places his strength on-par with the player's rival and the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. As well, four of his Pokémon are identical to the ones used by the Champion, only at higher levels, implying he was originally meant to be Champion, or at least another high-ranking Trainer. This is supported by an email on the PC in Oak's lab, in which the Pokémon League issues a challenge to all Trainers and specifically requests Oak to come visit them.

The only known ways to battle Oak are by performing the {{DL|Mew glitch|Ditto glitch}} with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 226 or by performing the [[old man glitch]] with {{MN}} as the character in the 3rd, 5th or 7th slot of the player's name. These teams cannot be battled when using the old man glitch; they can only be battled via the Ditto glitch if the wild Ditto's {{stat|Attack}} is lowered by 4, 5, or 6 stages (each will yield a different one of the three teams).
{{left clear}}

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|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===In Generation II===
Professor Oak was always well known in [[Kanto]] but in [[Generation II]] he became more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He became famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}} first met him visiting the home of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the Badges in Johto and later Kanto.

Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], a [[Poké Ball]] smith from [[Azalea Town]] and another is [[Professor Elm]] who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:
:"''...
:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
:''coming along? I'm still plugging
:''away. I heard rumors
:''that {{player|<player's name>}} is
:''getting quite a reputation.
:''I'm delighted to hear that.
:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"

Professor Oak has gained many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.

===In Generation III===
Professor Oak returns in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} to reprise his role from the Generation I games. He also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] after they have caught 60 different species of Pokémon and defeated the [[Elite Four]].

====Pokémon====
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
|}

====Fame Checker====
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Pallet Town - sign
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
* What is this person like?
:"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
:That was my dream!"
;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
* Family and friends?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
;[[Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
* Family and friends?
:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
:That old duff was once tough and handsome.
:But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Never forget that."

===In Generation IV===
====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]] and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the [[Legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.

====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|right|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
Professor Oak returns in the Johto remakes to fulfill a similar role as he did in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, albeit expanded. He will give the player the National Pokédex before boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]] bound for Kanto. He also gives the player {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to assist them in navigation through [[Mt. Silver]] after they have earned all eight Kanto Badges. After the player defeats {{ga|Red}} on top of Mt. Silver, he will give the player one of either {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. Finally, if both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} from HeartGold and SoulSilver are traded into the same game, he will give the player a [[Jade Orb]] so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].

=====Pokémon=====
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}
{{-}}

===Quotes===
====Red, Blue and Yellow====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing quotes; does Mew count towards evaluation?}}
'''Intro'''
:''"Hello there! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>! People call me the <sc>Pokémon Prof</sc>! This world is inhabited by creatures called <sc>Pokémon</sc>! For some people, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are pets. Other use them for fights. Myself… I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> as a profession. First, what is your name? Right! So your name is <player>! This is my grandson. He's been your rival since you were a baby. …Erm, what is his name again? That's right! I remember now! His name is <rival>! <player>! Your very own <sc>Pokémon</sc> legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go!"''

'''[[Pallet Town]]'''
* While trying to get into tall grass:
:''"Hey! Wait! Don't go out! It's unsafe! Wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> live in tall grass! You need your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> for your protection. I know! Here, come with me!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Hey! Wait! Don't go out! That was close! Wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> live in tall grass!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
* After encountering and catching {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}{{sup/1|Y}}
:''"Whew… A <sc>Pokémon</sc> can appear anytime in tall grass. You need your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> for your protection. I know! Here, come with me!"''

'''[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Lab]]'''
* After getting dragged into lab:
:''"<rival>? Let me think… Oh, that's right. I told you to come! Just wait! Here, <player>! There are 3 <sc>Pokémon</sc> here! Haha! They are inside the <sc>Poké Balls</sc>. When I was young, I was a serious <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! In my old age, I have only 3 left, but you can have one! Choose!{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Hmm? <rival>? Why are you here already? I said for you to come by later… Ah, whatever! Just wait there. Look, <player>! Do you see that ball on the table? It's called a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>. It holds a <sc>Pokémon</sc> inside. You may have it! Go on, take it!{{sup/1|Y}}
:''Be patient! <rival>, you can have one too!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''Be patient, <rival>, I'll give you one later."''{{sup/1|Y}}
* Before choosing starter:
:''"Now, <player>, which <sc>Pokémon</sc> do you want?"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Go ahead, it's yours!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
* If player tries to go away before choosing starter:
:''"Hey! Don't go away yet!"''
* When choosing Pokémon{{sup/1|RB}}:
:''"So! You want the {{tt|fire/water/plant|Depending on starter}} <sc>Pokémon</sc>, <sc>{{p|Charmander}}</sc>/<sc>{{p|Squirtle}}</sc>/<sc>{{p|Bulbasaur}}</sc>?"''
* After choosing starter{{sup/1|RB}}:
:''"This <sc>Pokémon</sc> is really energetic!"''
* When rival snatches Pokémon{{sup/1|Y}}:
:''"<rival>! What are you doing?"''
:''"But, I… Oh, all right then. That <sc>Pokémon</sc> is yours. I was going to give you one anyway… <player>, come over here. <player>, this is the <sc>Pokémon</sc> I caught earlier. You can have it. I caught it in the wild and it's not tame yet."''
* Before battling rival:
:''"If a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, your <sc>Pokémon</sc> can fight against it!''"
:''"Afterward, go on to the next town."''{{sup/1|Y}}
* After battling rival{{sup/1|Y}}:
:''"What? Would you look at that! It's odd, but it appears that your <sc>{{p|Pikachu}}</sc> dislikes <sc>Poké Ball</sc>s. You should just keep it with you. That should make it happy! You can talk to it and see how it feels about you.
* If talked to after battling rival:
:''"<player>, raise your young <sc>Pokémon</sc> by making it fight!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"You should talk to [[Red's Pikachu (game)|it]] and see how it feels."''{{sup/1|Y}}
* After receiving Oak's Parcel:
:''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to like you a lot. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! What? You have something for me? Ah! This is the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc> I ordered! Thank you!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to like you a lot. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! What? You have something for me? Ah! This is the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc> I ordered! Thanks, <player>! By the way, I must ask you to do something for me."''{{sup/1|Y}}
* When rival joins player and Oak in the lab:
:''"Oh, right! I have a request of you two. On the desk there is my invention, <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught! It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! <player> and <rival>! Take these with you!{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Ah, <rival>, good timing! I needed to ask both of you to do something for me. On the desk there is my invention, <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught! It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! <player> and <rival>! Take these with you!{{sup/1|Y}}
* After player and rival received the Pokedex:
:''"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pokémon</sc> in the world… That was my dream! But, I'm too old! I can't do it! So, I want you two to fulfill my dream for me! Get moving, you two! This is a great undertaking in <sc>Pokémon</sc> history!"''
* If talked to once again after rival leaves the lab:
:''"<sc>Pokémon</sc> around the world wait for you, <player>!"''
* If player defeated rival on {{rt|22|Kanto}} and hasn't bought Poké Balls or added caught data to Pokédex
:''"You can't get detailed data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> by just seeing them. You must catch them! Use these to capture wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>."''
:''"When a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, it's fair game. Just throw a <sc>Poké Ball</sc> at it and {{tt|tr|Try is written but cut off by the new line arrow}} {{tt|to catch it!|This line appears over [Ball at it and try] due to a glitch}} This won't always work, though. A healthy Pokémon could escape. You have to be lucky!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"When a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, it's fair game. Just like I showed you, throw a <sc>Poké Ball</sc> at it and {{tt|tr|Try is written but cut off by the new line arrow}} to catch it! This won't always work, though. A healthy Pokémon could escape. You have to be lucky!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
* If talked to once again:
:''"Come see me sometimes. I want to know how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along."''

'''[[Indigo Plateau]]'''
* After defeating rival:
:''"<player>! So, you won! Congratulations! You're the new <sc>Pokémon League </sc> champion! You've grown up so much since you first left with <<sc>starter</sc>>! <player>, you have come of age! <rival>! I'm disappointed! I came when I heard you beat the <sc>Elite Four</sc>! But, when I got here, you had already lost! <rival>! Do you understand why you lost? You have forgotten to treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with trust and love! Without them, you will never become a champ again! <player>! You understand that your victory was not just your own doing! The bond you share with your <sc>Pokémon</sc> is marvelous! <player>! Come with me!"''

'''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
:''Er-hem! Congratulations, <player>! This floor is the <sc>Pokémon Hall of Fame</sc>. <sc>Pokémon League</sc> champions are honored for their exploits here! Their <sc>Pokémon</sc> are also recorded in the <sc>Hall of Fame</sc>! <player>! You have endeavored hard to become the new <sc>League Champion</sc>. Congratulations, <player>, you and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are <sc>Hall of Famer</sc>s!

=====Pokédex evaluation=====
*When talking to Oak to get your Pokedex evaluated:
:''"Good to see you! How is your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc> coming? Here, let me take a look!"''
* Fewer than 10 Pokémon:
:''"You still have lots to do. Look for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in grassy areas!"''
* 10-19 Pokémon:
:''"You're on the right track! Get a <sc>{{m|Flash}}</sc> HM from my <sc>Aide</sc>!"''
* 20-29 Pokémon:
:''"You still need more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! Try to catch other species!"''
* 30-39 Pokémon:
:''"Good, you're trying hard! Get an <sc>[[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]]</sc> from my <sc>Aide</sc>"''
* 40-49 Pokémon:
:''"Looking good! Go find my <sc>Aide</sc> when you get 50!"''
* 50-59 Pokémon:
:''"You finally got {{tt|a|[sic]}} least 50 species! Be sure to get <sc>[[Exp. Share|Exp.All]]</sc> from my <sc>Aide</sc>!"''
* 60-69 Pokémon:
:''"Ho! This is {{tt|geting|[sic]}} even better!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Oh! This is getting even better!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
* 70-79 Pokémon:
:''"Very good! Go fish for some marine <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>!"''
* 80-89 Pokémon:
:''"Wonderful! Do you like to collect things?"''
* 90-99 Pokémon:
:''"I'm impressed! It must have been difficult to do!"''
* 100-109 Pokémon:
:''"You finally got at least 100 species I can't believe how good you are!"''
* 110-119 Pokémon:
:''"You even have the evolved forms of <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! Super!"''
* 120-129 Pokémon:
:''"Excellent! Trade with friends to get some more!"''
* 130-139 Pokémon:
:''"Outstanding! You've become a real pro at this!"''
* 140-149 Pokémon:
:''"I have nothing left to say! You're the authority now!"''
* 150-151 Pokémon:
:''"Your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc> is entirely complete Congratulations!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc> is fully complete! Congratulations!"''{{sup/1|Y}}

====Gold, Silver and Crystal====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hello! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>. People call me the <sc>Pokémon Prof</sc>. This world is inhabited by creatures that we call <sc>Pokémon</sc>. People and <sc>Pokémon</sc> live together by supporting each other. Some people play with <sc>Pokémon</sc>, some battle with them. But we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. There are still many mysteries to solve. That's why I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> every day. Now, what did you say your name was? <player>, are you ready? Your very own <sc>Pokémon</sc> story is about to unfold. You'll face fun times and tough challenges. A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go! I'll be seeing you later!"''

'''[[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house'''
:''"Aha! So you're <player>! I'm <sc>Oak</sc>! A <sc>Pokémon</sc> researcher. I was just visiting my old friend <sc>Mr.Pokémon</sc>. I heard you were running an errand for <sc>Prof.Elm</sc>, so I waited here. Oh! What's this? A rare <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Let's see… Hm, I see! I understand why <sc>Prof.Elm</sc> gave you a <sc>Pokémon</sc> for this errand. To researchers like <sc>Prof.Elm</sc> and I, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are our friends. He saw that you would treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with love and care. …Ah! You seem to be dependable. How would you like to help me out? See? This is the latest version of <sc>Pokédex</sc>. It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught. It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! Go meet many kinds of <sc>Pokémon</sc> and complete that <sc>Pokédex</sc>! But I've stayed too long. I have to get to <sc>Goldenrod</sc> for my usual radio show. <player>, I'm counting on you!"''

'''[[Indigo Plateau]]'''
:''"Ah, <player>! It's been a long while. You certainly look more mature{{sup/2|GS}}/impressive{{sup/2|C}}. Your conquest of the <sc>League</sc> is just fantastic! Your dedication, trust and love for your <sc>Pokémon</sc> made this happen. Your Pokémon were outstanding too! Because they believed in you as a trainer, they persevered. Congratulations, <player>!"''

'''[[Oak's Lab]]'''
:''"{{tt|Ah, <player>! It's good of you to come all this way to <sc>Kanto</sc>. What do you think of the trainers out here? Pretty tough, huh?|First time only}}"
* Player has no Kanto Gym Badges
:''"Hmm? You're not collecting <sc>Kanto Gym Badges</sc>? The <sc>Gym Leaders</sc> in <sc>Kanto</sc> are as tough as any you battled in <sc>Johto</sc>. I recommend that you challenge them."
* Player has at least one Kanto Gym Badge
:''"Ah, you're collecting <sc>Kanto Gym Badges</sc>. I imagine it's hard, but the experience is sure to help you. Come see me when you get them all. I'll have a gift for you. Keep trying hard, <player>!"
* Player has all Kanto Gym Badges
:''"Wow! That's excellent! You collected the <sc>Badges</sc> of <sc>Gyms</sc> in <sc>Kanto</sc>. Well done! I was right in my assessment of you. Tell you what, <player>. I'll make arrangements so that you can go to <sc>[[Mt. Silver]]</sc>. <sc>Mt. Silver</sc> is a big mountain that is home to many wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It's too dangerous for your average trainer, so it's off limits. But we can make an exception in your case, <player>. Go up to <sc>[[Indigo Plateau]]</sc>. You can reach <sc>Mt. Silver</sc> from there."
How is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming? Let's see… Current <sc>Pokédex</sc> completion level: <Pokémon seen> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen <Pokémon owned> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned <sc>Prof.Oak</sc>'s Rating: <pokédex evaluation text> If you're in the area, I hope you come visit again.

=====Pokédex evaluation=====
'''Note''': {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}} count towards the evaluation.
* Fewer than 10 Pokémon:
:''"Look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> in grassy areas!"''
* 10-19 Pokémon:
:''"Good. I see you understand how to use <sc>Poké Balls</sc>."''
* 20-34 Pokémon:
:''"You're getting good at this. But you have a long way to go."''
* 35-49 Pokémon:
:''"You need to fill up the <sc>Pokédex</sc>. Catch different kinds of <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
* 50-64 Pokémon:
:''"You're trying--I can see that. Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming together."''
* 65-80 Pokémon:
:''"To evolve, some <sc>Pokémon</sc> grow, others use the effects of <sc>Stones</sc>."''
* 80-94 Pokémon:
:''"Have you gotten a fishing <sc>Rod</sc>? You can catch <sc>Pokémon</sc> by fishing."''
* 95-109 Pokémon:
:''"Excellent! You seem to like collecting things!"''
* 110-124 Pokémon:
:''"Some <sc>Pokémon</sc> only appear during certain times of the day."''
* 125-139 Pokémon:
:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is filling up. Keep up the good work!"''
* 140-154 Pokémon:
:''"I'm impressed. You're evolving <sc>Pokémon</sc>, not just catching them."''
* 155-169 Pokémon:
:''"Have you met <sc>[[Kurt]]</sc>? His custom <sc>Poké Balls</sc> should help."''
* 170-184 Pokémon:
:''"Wow. You've found more <sc>Pokémon</sc> than the last <sc>Pokédex</sc> research project."''
* 185-199 Pokémon:
:''"Are you trading your <sc>Pokémon</sc>? It's tough to do this alone!"''
* 200-214 Pokémon:
:''"Wow! You've hit 200! Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is looking great!"''
* 215-229 Pokémon:
:''"You've found so many <sc>Pokémon</sc>! You've really helped my studies!"''
* 230-244 Pokémon:
:''"Magnificent! You could become a <sc>Pokémon</sc> professor right now!"''
* 245-249 Pokémon:
:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is amazing! You're ready to turn professional!"''
* 250-251 Pokémon:
:''"Whoa! A perfect <sc>Pokédex</sc>! I've dreamt about this! Congratulations!"''

====FireRed and LeafGreen====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hello, there! Glad to meet you! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>. People affectionately refer to me as the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This world… …is inhabited far and wide by creatures called <sc>Pokémon</sc>! For some people, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are pets. Other use them for battling. As for myself… I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> as a profession. But first, tell me a little about yourself. Now tell me. Are you a boy? Or are you a girl? Let's begin with your name. What is it? Right… So your name is <player>. This is my grandson. He's been your rival since you both were babies. …Erm, what was his name now? …Er, was it <rival>? That's right! I remember now! His name is <rival>! <player>! Your own very <sc>Pokémon</sc> legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go!"''

'''[[Pallet Town]]'''
* While trying to get into tall grass:
:''"Hey! Wait! Don't go out! It's unsafe! Wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> live in tall grass! You need your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> for your protection. I know! Here, come with me!"''
* After resuming game after beating rival before receiving National Pokédex, if the Sevii sidequest is not done:
:''"Ah, <player>! You seem to be enjoying traveling. Knowing you, <player>, I can easily imagine you going out to even more exotic locales. Good for you, good for you. Hohoho."''
* After resuming game after beating rival before receiving National Pokédex, if the Sevii sidequest is done with fewer than 60 Pokémon owned:
:''"Ah, <player>! You're back, are you? How much have you filled in your <sc>Pokédex?</sc> May I see it? Let's see… You've caught <number of owned Pokémon>… Hm, it looks as if you're putting in an honest effort. When you manage to fill it some more, come show me, please."''
* After resuming game after beating rival before receiving National Pokédex, if the Sevii sidequest is done with 60 or more Pokémon owned:
:''"Ah, <player>! You're back, are you? How much have you filled in your <sc>Pokédex?</sc> May I see it? Let's see… You've caught… <number of owned Pokémon>!? Now, this is impressive! There's something I wanted to ask of you, <player>. Come. Follow me.

'''[[Oak's Lab]]'''
*'''Battle'''
::''"Oh, for Pete's sake… So pushy, as always. <player>. You've never had a <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle before, have you? A <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle is when <sc>Trainers</sc> pit their <sc>Pokémon</sc> against each other. The <sc>Trainer</sc> that makes the other <sc>Trainer</sc>'s <sc>Pokémon</sc> faint by lowering their HP to ‌“0,” wins. But rather than talking about it, you'll learn more from experience. Try battling and see for yourself."''
:* Damaging move used for first time:
::''"Inflicting damage on the foe is the key to any battle."''
:* Stat-lowering move used for the first time:
::''"Lowering the foe's stats will put you at an advantage."''
:* Party screen is shown for first time (via either Pokémon button or using Potion):
::''"It's important to get know your <sc>Pokémon</sc> thoroughly. This is a list of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>, <player>. Open this to check the skills and moves of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>. You also choose <sc>Pokémon</sc> here if you want to use an item on one."''
:* Pokémon is healed via Potion:
::''"Keep your eyes on your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s HP. It will faint if the HP drops to “0.”
:* If player tries to run:
::''"No! There's no running away from a <sc>Trainer Pokémon</sc> battle!"''
:* Battle is won:
::''"Hm! Excellent! If you win, you earn prize money, and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will grow! Battle other <sc>Trainers</sc> and make your <sc>Pokémon</sc> strong!"''
:* Battle is lost:
::''"Hm! How disappointing… If you win, you earn prize money, and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will grow. But if you lose, <player>, you end up paying prize money… However, since you had no warning this time, I'll pay for you. But things won't be this way once you step outside these doors. That's why you must strengthen your <sc>Pokémon</sc> by battling wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. "''

*'''Overworld'''
:* After getting dragged into lab:
::''"<rival>? Let me think… Oh, that's right, I told you to come! Just wait! Here, <player>! There are three <sc>Pokémon</sc> here. Haha! The <sc>Pokémon</sc> are held inside these <sc>Poké Balls</sc>. When I was young, I was a serious <sc>Pokémon Trainer</sc>. But now, in my old age, I have only these three left. You can have one. Go on, choose!
::''Be patient! <rival>. You can have one, too!"''
:* Before choosing starter:
::''"Now, <player>. Inside those three <sc>Poké Balls</sc> are <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Which one will you choose for yourself?"''
:* If player tries to go away before choosing starter:
::''"Hey! Don't go away yet!"''
:* When choosing Bulbasaur:
::''"I see! <sc>Bulbasaur</sc> is your choice. It's very easy to raise. So, <player>, you want to go with the <sc>Grass Pokémon Bulbasaur</sc>?
:* When choosing Squirtle:
::''"Hm! <sc>Squirtle</sc> is your choice. It's one worth raising. So, <player>, you've decided on the <sc>Water Pokémon Squirtle</sc>?
:* When choosing Charmander:
::''"Ah! <sc>Charmander</sc> is your choice. You should raise it patiently. So, <player>, you're claiming the <sc>Fire Pokémon Charmander</sc>?
:* After choosing starter:
::''"This <sc>Pokémon</sc> is really quite energetic!"''
:* Before battling rival:
::''"If a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, your <sc>Pokémon</sc> can battle it. With it at your side, you should be able to reach the next town.''"
:* If talked to after battling rival:
::''"<player>, raise your young <sc>Pokémon</sc> by making it battle. It has to battle for it to grow."''
:* After receiving Oak's Parcel:
::''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to be growing more attached to you. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon Trainer</sc>. What's that? You have something for me? Ah! It's the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc>! I had it on order. Thank you!
::''"Oh, right! I have a request for you two. On the desk there is my invention, the <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught. It's a high-tech encyclopedia! <player> and <rival>. Take these with you. You can't get detailed data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> by just seeing them. You must catch them to obtain complete data. So, here are some tools for catching wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. When a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, it's fair game. Just throw a <sc>Poké Ball</sc> at it and try to catch it! This won't always work, however. A healthy <sc>Pokémon</sc> can escape. You have to be lucky! To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pokémon</sc> in the world… That was my dream! But, I'm too old! I can't get the job done. So, I want you two to fulfill my dream for me. Get moving, you two. This is a great undertaking in <sc>Pokémon</sc> history!
:* When receiving National Pokédex:
::''"{{tt|Ah, now this is excellent! <player>, I have another important favor to ask of you. I need you to listen closely|If talked to instead of beating game with 60 Pokémon owned}}. Recently there have been sightings of many rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> species. I'm talking about <sc>Pokémon</sc> that have never been seen in <sc>Kanto</sc>. I would love to go see things for myself, but I'm much too old. Since I can't do it, <player>, I'd like you to go in my place.
::''"I know, I know. Of course I need your help, too. Now, I need to see both your <sc>Pokédexes</sc>. … … … … … … … … … … … … …And that's done! Now these units can record data on a lot more <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Now, <player> and <rival>! This time, you must really must work towards filling your <sc>Pokédexes</sc>. I urge you to make them the best and the most complete of all time! Truly, this is a monumentally great undertaking in <sc>Pokémon</sc> history!
:* If talked again before leaving after getting National Pokédex:
::''"<sc>Pokémon</sc> around the world wait for you, <player>!
:* If talked again before leaving after completing National Pokédex:

'''[[Indigo Plateau]]'''
* After beating rival:
:''"<player>! So, you've won! Sincerely, congratulations! You're the new <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>! You've grown up so much since you first left with <starter> to work on the <sc>Pokédex</sc>. <player>, you have come of age! <rival>… I'm disappointed in you. I came when I heard you'd beaten the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. But, when I got here, you had already lost! <rival>, do you understand why you lost? You have forgotten to treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with love and trust. Without them, you will never become a <sc>Champ</sc> again! <player>. You understand that your victory was not just your own doing. The bond you share with your <sc>Pokémon</sc> is marvelous. <player>! Come with me!"''

'''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
:''Er-hem! Congratulations, <player>! This floor is the <sc>Pokémon Hall of Fame</sc>. <sc>Pokémon League Champions</sc> are honored for their exploits here. Their <sc>Pokémon</sc> are also recorded in the <sc>Hall of Fame</sc>. <player>! You have worked hard to become the new <sc>League Champion</sc>. Congratulations, <player>, you and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are <sc>Hall of Famers</sc>!

=====Pokédex evaluation=====
* Pokédex evaluation
:''"Good to see you! How is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming along? Here, let me take a look. Let's see… The amount of progress you've made on your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <sc>Prof. Oak's</sc> rating: <Pokédex evaluation quote> {{tt|And your <sc>National Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <National Pokédex evaluation quote>|After acquiring National Pokédex}}"''
* Pokédex evaluation (After showing Oak complete National Pokédex)
:''"Ah, welcome! Tell me, how is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming along? Wahaha! Actually, I know how it is, but I love seeing it anyway! Let's see… The amount of progress you've made on your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <sc>Prof. Oak's</sc> rating: <Pokédex evaluation quote> And your <sc>National Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <National Pokédex evaluation quote>"''

* Fewer than 10 Pokémon owned
:''"You still have lots to do. Go into every patch of grass you see and look for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>!"''
* 10-19 Pokémon
:''"It looks as if you're getting on the right track! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> a <sc>Flash HM</sc>. Make sure you go get it!"''
* 20-29 Pokémon
:''"Your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc> could use a bit more volume still! Try to catch other species of <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>!"''
* 30-39 Pokémon
:''"Good, it's apparent that you're trying hard! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> an <sc>Itemfinder</sc>. Be sure to collect it!"''
* 40-49 Pokémon
:''"Your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc> is coming along quite well! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> an <sc>Amulet Coin</sc>. Be sure to get it!"''
* 50-59 Pokémon
:''"Ah, you've finally topped 50 species! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> an <sc>Exp. Share</sc>. Be sure to go get it!"''
* 60-69 Pokémon
:''"Hoho! This is turning into quite the respectable <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc>!"''
* 70-79 Pokémon
:''"Very good! I think you'll collect even more <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> by going fishing!"''
* 80-89 Pokémon
:''"Wonderful! Let me guess... You like to collect things, don't you?"''
* 90-99 Pokémon
:''"I'm impressed! That must have been difficult to do!"''
* 100-109 Pokémon
:''"You've finally hit 100 species! I can't believe how good you are!"''
* 110-119 Pokémon
:''"You even have the evolved forms of <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! Super!"''
* 120-129 Pokémon
:''"Excellent! Trade with friends to get some more!"''
* 130-139 Pokémon
:''"Outstanding! You've become a real pro at this!"''
* 140-150 Pokémon (at least one Pokémon other than {{p|Mew}} missing)
:''"I have nothing left to say! You're the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Professor</sc> now!"''
* 150-151 Pokémon (all non-event Pokémon caught)
:''"Your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc> is entirely complete! Congratulations!!"''
* National Pokédex, not complete:
:''"I'll be looking forward to seeing you fill the <sc>National Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc>!"''
* National Pokédex, complete:
:''"Finally… You've finally completed the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>dex</sc>! It's magnificent! Truly, this is a fantastic feat! Wroooooooaaaaaarrrr! Thank you, <player>! Sincerely, thank you! You've made my dream a reality!"''

====Diamond, Pearl and Platinum====
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=====Pokédex evaluation=====
*'''Note''': Oak evaluates only the National Pokédex.
:''"Hmhm... You've caught <number> so far... <evaluation quote>"''
*Fewer than 40 Pokémon
:''"They say there are at least 400 species of Pokémon nationwide. If you're planning to catch them all, you'd better be a committed Trainer."''
*40-59 Pokémon
:''"Hm! Little by little, you're filling the Pokédex with complete data on Pokémon you've gotten. Keep up the good work!"''
*60-89 Pokémon
:''"Here's a tip on catching Pokémon in the wild. Minimize their HP before you throw your Poké Ball to catch 'em."''{{sup/4|DP}}
:''"Here's a tip on catching Pokémon in the wild. Minimize their HP before you throw your Poké Ball to catch them."''{{sup/4|Pt}}
*90-119 Pokémon
:''"Remember: If you can't catch them, you can always trade for them. As soon as you trade, the Pokémon's data is added to the Pokédex. That's why you should seek out as many trades as possible."''
*120-149 Pokémon
:''"Have you visited the Great Marsh? Some Pokémon only appear in places such as that."''
*150-189 Pokémon
:''"As you know, there are Pokémon that eventually evolve. That's an important thing to consider when you're filling your Pokédex."''
*190-229 Pokémon
:''"You've proven yourself capable. There's nothing to worry about. Keep catching Pokémon the way you've been doing so far."''
*230-269 Pokémon
:''"Are you aware that there is more than one style of evolution? There are some Pokémon that evolve by becoming friends with the Trainer."''
*270-309 Pokémon
:''"Apparently, there are some Pokémon that appear in swarms on occasion. Don't miss out on these massive outbreaks of Pokémon!"''
*310-349 Pokémon
:''"Amazing! You've already gotten over 300 Pokémon! That's already a major achievement, but I know you're capable of more!"''
*350-379 Pokémon
:''"Some wild Pokémon only appear during certain times of the day. You'll need to look for Pokémon around the clock."''
*380-409 Pokémon
:''"I've been getting reports of different Pokémon sightings. By different, I mean Pokémon that aren't native to the Sinnoh region. You should perhaps go back to areas you've already scoured. You may end up seeing Pokémon that weren't there before."''
*410-429 Pokémon
:''"<player>, have you visited the Pal Park recently? There still may be Pokémon that are rarely seen in Sinnoh."''
*430-449 Pokémon
:''"Hm! Your Pokédex is getting closer to completion. Have you ever considered a career as a Pokémon professor?"''
*450-459 Pokémon
:''"Hmm... You've caught quite the impressive collection of Pokémon. You've obviously had to employ many means to seek them all out. Keep an eye out for rustling tall grass and search it thoroughly."''{{sup/4|DP}}
:''"Hmm... You've caught quite the impressive collection of Pokémon. You've obviously had to employ many means to seek them all out."''{{sup/4|Pt}}
*460-469 Pokémon
:''"I can only marvel at the diversity of Pokémon. I'm still very much in awe of them."''
*470-475 Pokémon
:''"Good, good, you're getting close to completing the Pokédex. I'm looking forward to seeing its completion. When that happens, your views about Pokémon will likely have changed!"''
*476-492 Pokémon (missing a non-[[event Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Lugia, Ho-Oh and Phione are counted as an event Pokémon}})
:''"Hmm... You are so very close to completing your Pokédex. Think about what's missing. Recall what you've overlooked. You're so close--please finish the Pokédex!"''
*482-493 Pokémon (all non-event Pokémon)
:''"<player>! You've finally done it! You've finally completed the National Pokédex! This is better than meeting any exotic Pokémon for the first time! I feel blessed to have become friends with a Trainer like you! Sincerely, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!"''

====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
{{incomplete|section|needs=All of his other quotes throughout the game.}}
'''Intro'''
*If time is from 0:00AM to 3:59AM
:''"...... Yaaaaaaawn... ... Huh? A guest? At this hour?"''
*If time is from 4:00AM to 10:59AM
:''"...... Yaaaaaaawn... ... Huh? It's already become so bright outside!"''
*If time is from 11:00AM to 3:59PM
:''"...... Yaaaaawn... ... Huh? What?! Is it already that late!? Oh no! I overslept!"'' 
*If time is from 4:00PM to 6:59PM
:''"...... Hmm. Looks like the sun is descending in the sky... ...So this would be what is called "twilight," wouldn't be it?"''
*If time is from 7:00PM to 11:59PM
:''"...... Hmm... Interesting... ... Huh? Oh! Excuse me, sorry! I was just reading this book here."''
The rest is as follows
:''"Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of Pokémon! My name is Professor Oak. But everyone calls me the Pokémon Professor. Before we go any further, I'd like to tell you a few things you should know about this world! This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. We humans live alongside Pokémon as friends. At times we play together, and at other times we work together. Some people use their Pokémon to battle and develop closer bonds with them. Now, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself? Are you a boy? Or are you a girl? Won't you please tell me?"''
:''"So, you're a boy/girl then?"''
:''"Please tell me your name."''
:''"Your name is <name>?"''
:''"<Player>! Are you ready? Your very own tale of grand adventure is about to unfold. Fun experiences, difficult experiences, there's so much waiting for you! Dreams! Adventure! Let's go to the world of Pokémon! I'll see you later!"''

'''Mr. Pokémon's house'''
:''"And with that... I'm Professor Oak, a Pokémon researcher! So you're <player>! I was just visiting my friend Mr. Pokémon. I heard you were running an errand for Professor Elm, so I waited here. Oh! What's this? A rare Pokémon! I see! You must be helping Professor Elm's research! I think I understand why Professor Elm gave you that Pokémon. You will treat your Pokémon with love and care, it seems. ...Ah! You seem to be dependable. How would you like to help me out? See? This is the latest version of the Pokédex. It automatically records data on Pokémon you've seen or caught. It's a high-tech encyclopedia! I'd like you to have it. Go meet many kinds of Pokémon and complete that Pokédex! But I've stayed too long. I have to get to Goldenrod for my usual radio show. <player>, I have a feeling that is not the last time we'll meet... Let's exchange numbers just to be on the safe side."''

'''Pallet Town'''
*'''Choosing Kanto Starter'''
:* If spoken to again after having been offered a Kanto starter, but before choosing one
::''"You don't see them very often in Kanto. Choose one and it'll be yours! ...Go ahead!"''

:* When checking the Charmander Poké Ball
::''"So, you're claiming the Fire Pokémon <sc>Charmander</sc>?"''

:* When checking the Squirtle Poké Ball
::''"So, you've decided on the Water Pokémon <sc>Squirtle</sc>?"''

:* When checking the Bulbasaur Poké Ball
::''"So, you want to go with the Grass Pokémon <sc>Bulbasaur</sc>?"''

:* When declining any starter
::''"No need to hurry. Take your time."''

:* Upon choosing starter
::''"This Pokémon is really energetic!"''

:* After starter has been added to party
::''"If a wild Pokémon appears, your Pokémon can battle it. With it at your side, you should be able to reach the next town... What am I saying? You already know all this! Hahaha!"''

*'''Embedded Tower Legendaries'''
:* If spoken to while {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/4|HG}}/{{p|Groudon}}{{sup/4|SS}} is in the player's party
::''Oh, <player>! What brought you here?''
::''The legendary Pokémon that appear in the Hoenn myth?''
::''You must be talking about Kyogre and Groudon!''
::''The [[Embedded Tower]] is probably the ruins that has something to do with the Hoenn myth. If so, the other one must be around.''
::''Kyogre and Groudon are said to have shaped the seas and lands!''
::''Where those two are, the other Pokémon is said to appear as well... All this is quite possible!''
::''It's not hard to imagine that the Red Orb{{sup/4|HG}}/Blue Orb{{sup/4|SS}} will make Groudon{{sup/4|HG}}/Kyogre{{sup/4|SS}} appear at the Embedded Tower...
::''However, according to Mr. Pokémon, Groudon{{sup/4|HG}}/Kyogre{{sup/4|SS}} does not show itself to Trainers with golden hearts{{sup/4|HG}}/shining-silver spirits{{sup/4|SS}}, but only to those with shining-silver spirits{{sup/4|HG}}/golden hearts{{sup/4|SS}}.''
::''It may be difficult for you alone to accomplish this, <player>.''
::''But if you manage to obtain a Groudon{{sup/4|HG}}/Kyogre{{sup/4|SS}} that came from the Embedded Tower, please do come and show me both legendary Pokémon!''
::''I will then share with you the rest of the Hoenn myth!''

:* If spoken to while both Groudon and Kyogre from the Embedded Tower are in the player's party
::''You did it, <player>! You caught both Kyogre and Groudon! OK! I would like to entrust this to you!''
::''It resembles the Orb you received from Mr. Pokémon, doesn't it?'
::''It is called the Jade Orb. It has something to do with {{p|Rayquaza}}.''
::''Legend has it that the battle between Groudon and Kyogre shaped the lands and seas of Hoenn.''
::''Volcanic eruptions and giant waves are said to have completely changed the shape of the land there.''
::''But then Rayquaza came down to halt the battle.''
::''It is a Pokémon that rules the skies!''
::''If the Embedded Tower is related to Kyogre and Groudon, then going there with that Jade Orb will surely make something happen.''

:* If spoken to while Rayquaza is in the player's party
::''You have successfully caught Rayquaza!''
::''The strong power of the [[Jade Orb]] must have attracted Rayquaza there!''
::''Pokémon are sometimes greatly attracted by certain Orbs and Stones. No one knows why.''
::''Perhaps memories from ancient times... when this planet was born... and Pokémon, also... are making Pokémon behave that way.''

'''Indigo Plateau'''
* After beating [[Lance]]
:''"Ah, <player>! It's been a long while. You certainly look more impressive. Your conquest of the League is just fantastic! Your dedication, love, and trust for your Pokémon made this happen. Your Pokémon were outstanding, too. Because they believed in you as a Trainer, you persevered. Congratulations, <player>!"''

'''Professor Oak's Laboratory'''
* Upon first meeting
:''"Ah, <player>! It's good of you to come all this way to Kanto. What do you think of the Trainers out here? Pretty tough, huh?"''
* If the player has obtained no Kanto [[Badge|Gym Badges]]
:''"Hmm? You're not collecting Kanto Gym Badges? The Gym Leaders in Kanto are as tough as any you battled in Johto. I recommend that you challenge them. So, how's your Pokédex coming along?"''
* If the player has started to collect Kanto Gym Badges
:''"Ah, you're collecting Kanto Gym Badges. I imagine that it's hard, but the experience will surely help you. Come see me when you get them all. I'll have a gift for you. Keep it up, <player>! So how's your Pokédex coming along?"''
* Via Pokégear while inside Professor Oak's Laboratory
:''"Hello, this is Professor Oak... Hmm... It's strange. I know your voice, <player>, but somehow hearing it over the phone makes it sound so different."''

=====Pokédex evaluation=====

* Via Pokégear
:''"Hello, this is Professor Oak... Oh, hello, <player>! So, how's your Pokédex coming along?"''
:Quit
::''"Show me your Pokédex again anytime!"''
:Evaluate
::''"Hmm, let's see... You've seen <number> Pokémon, and you've caught <number> Pokémon! I see! <evaluation quote> Show me your Pokédex again anytime!"''
'''Johto Pokédex'''
*0-9
:''"Look for Pokémon in [[Tall grass|grassy areas]]!"''
*10-19
:''"Good. I see you understand how to use Poké Balls."''
*20-34
:''"You're getting good at this. But you have a long way to go."''
*35-49
:''"Hmm, you're catching Pokémon at a decent pace!"''
*50-64
:''"You're trying--I can see that. Your Pokédex is coming together."''
*65-79
:''"You're training them well. You know some Pokémon don't evolve just by battling with others, right?"
*80-94
:''"Do you have a Fishing Rod? There are some Pokémon that can only be found by [[fishing]]!"''
*95-109
:''"Excellent! You seem to be good at collecting things!"''
*110-124
:''"Some Pokémon only appear during [[Time|certain times of the day]]."''
*125-139
:''"Your Pokédex is really filling up. Keep up the good work!"''
*140-154
:''"I'm impressed. You're [[Evolution|evolving]] Pokémon, not just catching them."''
*155-169
:''"If you can learn how to use the custom Poké Balls made by Kurt effectively, you'll be able to catch Pokémon better!"''
*170-184
:''"When you [[trade]] Pokémon, you can also trade information. Your friends can really help you!"''
*185-199
:''"Are you trading your Pokémon? It's tough to do this alone!"''
*200-214
:''"Wow! You've reached 200! Your Pokédex is looking great!"''
*215-229
:''"You've found so many Pokémon! You've really helped my studies!"''
*230-244
:''"Magnificent! You have the ability to become a great Pokémon Professor someday!"''
*245-255 (at least one non-event Pokémon missing)
:''"Your Pokédex is amazing! You're ready to turn professional!"''
*'''Johto Pokedex is complete''' (254-256; all non-event Pokémon caught)
:''Wow!''
:''That is a complete Johto Pokédex!''
:''Thanks to you, <player>, the Johto Pokédex is complete!''
:''Wow…''
:''You've done an incredible job!''
*'''If Johto Pokédex is already complete''' (pre-National){{tt|*|If player calls Prof. Oak before National is acquired with Johto Pokédex complete, this is the message he'll display instead of the regular one, preventing from evaluation; post-National the option for Johto Pokédex will disappear after evaluating a complete Pokédex and the message can't be seen.}}
:''"Really, you've surprised me! But just as I expected, you've completed the Johto Pokédex. I am so grateful! If you've got much determination, then even more exciting adventures await you in the world of Pokémon!"''

'''National Pokédex'''
*0-100
:''"The goal may be far away, but don't give up yet! Keep going!"''
*101-150
:''"Don't forget, some Pokémon only appear at certain times of the day!"''
*151-200
:''"If {{m|Rock Smash|you break rocks}}, some Pokémon that were hiding there might come jumping out!"''
*201-250
:''"That's wonderful you've been able to gather this many Pokémon! The path ahead is long. Keep up the great work!"''
*251-300
:''"If you {{m|Headbutt}} a tree, sometimes a Pokémon might fall out!"''
*301-350
:''"A lot of Pokémon not found in the Johto region like to congregate at the {{jo|Safari Zone}}."''
*351-400
:''"[[Pokémon Music Channel|Music on the radio]] might also entice Pokémon to leap out!"''
*401-435
:''"Wow, you've gotten so far...! I'm actually a little surprised!"''
*436-465
:''"This is a critical moment! You can't become discouraged!"''
*466-475
:''"Just a little more! I've got high expectations for you!"''
*476-492 (at least one non-event Pokémon is missing{{tt|*|Phione is counted as an event Pokémon}})
:''"I have never before in all my years seen such an incredible Trainer!"''
* '''National Pokédex complete''' (484-493; all non-event Pokémon caught)
:''Excellent!''
:''That is an amazing National Pokédex!''
:''Wow…''
:''You've lived up to my expectations wonderfully!''
:''No, you've exceeded them, <player>. You've become an amazing Trainer!''
:''Thank you, <player>!''

* '''After completing both the Johto and National Pokédex'''{{tt|*|Once player completes the Pokédex, this is the only message that will appear}}
:''You have truly surprised me!''
:''You've more than exceeded my expectations. You've gone far past them in completing the National Pokédex!''
:''I'm speechless…!''
:''Because of this, the world of Pokémon and Trainers is more vast, deeper, and more abundant!''
:''Now there will be no end to Pokémon research!''

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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Gold Silver Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold and Silver}}
| Official artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Y Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Oak.png]]
|-
| Intro sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}}
| Intro sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Yellow Version|000|Yellow}}
| Intro sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation II|000}}
| Intro sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation III|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Intro sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|000|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Y Oak Back.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak OD.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation I|000}}
| Back sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Yellow Version|000|Yellow}}
| Overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation II|000}}
| Overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation IV|000}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Professor Oak SM anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Oak in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}]]
===In the main series===
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the [[Pokémon anime]] and gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information.
{{-}}
[[File:Professor Oak Origins.png|250px|thumb|Professor in Pokémon Origins]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
Professor Oak appears as a major character in the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where he serves a similar role as in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. He assigned {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} with the task of completing his dream of a complete Pokédex. Eventually, Red did manage to catch {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|all 150 known Pokémon}}, but then realized that {{p|Mew}} was still out there, and went on to bring Professor Oak's dream to a true completion.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Oak
|pkmn=Eevee
|type1=Normal
|img=Professor Oak Eevee PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=File 1: Red
|desc=Professor Oak sent out his {{p|Eevee}} during his introduction of the [[Pokémon world]].

None of Eevee's moves are known.}}

=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|Grass|Poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle PO.png|Water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander PO.png|Fire|link=no}}
|
|}

=====Gave away to new Trainers=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Red|Charmander|Red Charmander PO.png|Fire|nick=Red's Charmander}}
| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Squirtle|Blue Squirtle PO.png|Water|nick=Blue's Squirtle|link=no}}
|
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
|ja=森功至 ''Katsuji Mori''
|en=Kyle Hebert
|es_eu=José Padilla}}

===In Pokémon Generations===
Though Professor Oak did not physically appear in [[Pokémon Generations]], he was mentioned by [[Agatha]] during her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{ga|Blue}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.

==In side games==
Professor Oak also was one of the two human characters appearing in [[Pokémon Snap]]. He was working on a {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}} for the Pokémon species of [[Pokémon Island]], and hired {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provided Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd took a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak drew a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].

He also shows up in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject. He is also the person who launches the [[Pokémon Channel]] project in the game of the same name, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.

In [[Pokémon GO]], he is [[Professor Willow]]'s former mentor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/988821137391013888 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter]</ref>

==In the manga==
As he is the leading professor of the [[Kanto]] region, Professor Oak appears in many different [[Pokémon manga]] series.

===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)#In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga|Professor Oak (anime)}}
[[File:Professor Oak EToP.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Professor Oak makes a few appearances in the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his {{AP|Pikachu}}, in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the HGSS chapter]]
{{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
Professor Oak has a recurring role in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most chapters since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
Professor Oak first appears in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' where he witnesses {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance as it would usually appear every four years. He also sees the battle between Articuno and {{GnB|Gold}}'s Pokémon. He then offers to bring the Pokémon Egg [[Mr. Pokémon]] had to Professor Elm in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. Before he leaves though, he gives Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold will become a great Trainer.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Professor Oak PM.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
{{main|Professor Oak (Pocket Monsters)}}
Professor Oak is a character in Pokémon Pocket Monsters, where he is in regular contact with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
Professor Oak appears in Pokémon Zensho and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuts in ''[[PZ01|Pallet Town]]'' where he saves {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi goes to his lab and chooses Charmander since Charmander saved him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chooses Squirtle which made Professor Oak keep {{p|Bulbasaur}} as he would have been too lonely.

A backstory is revealed about him in ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'' where is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He is last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} who dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=78
|trainer=Professor Oak
|pkmn=Venusaur
|stage1=Bulbasaur
|stage2=Ivysaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Oak Bulbasaur 2 Zensho.png
|cap=Professor Oak's Bulbasaur
|img2=Oak Venusaur Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ10
|epname=Indigo Plateau
|desc=Professor Oak kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their Starter Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} and then {{p|Venusaur}} sometime when Satoshi went to [[Indigo Plateau]]. Venusaur was then seen with Professor Oak around the end of the chapter when he was explaining to Satoshi and Shigeru about a [[Cerulean Cave|rare cave]] that contained the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Mewtwo}}.

None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}

=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur Zensho.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander Zensho.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle Zensho.png|water|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Satoshi
|pkmn=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|img=Satoshi Charmander Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ01
|epname=Pallet Town
|desc={{main|Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)|Satoshi's Charmander}}

Professor Oak gave this {{p|Charmander}} to {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} as his choice of being his first Pokémon since Charmander rescued Satoshi from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} earlier.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shigeru
|pkmn=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|img=Shigeru Squirtle Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ01
|epname=Pallet Town
|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.

Squirtle's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{endspoilers}}

==In the TCG==
===Artwork===
Artwork from the cards:
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Research.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Visit.png|150px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Researching
| Visiting {{colorlink|Sinnoh|000}}
|}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Oak in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=116/130}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=149/165|jpsetlink=Expedition Base Set|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jpnum=053/128|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=98/112|jpsetlink2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset2=Flight of Legends|jpnum2=078/082|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpsetlink3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpset3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpnum3=051/052|jpsetlink4=Master Kit|jpset4=Side Deck|jpnum4=007/012|jpsetlink5=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset5=Mew Quarter Deck|enset6=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=80/101|jpset6=Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum6=016/024}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Oak's Visit|122}}|type=Supporter|enset=Secret Wonders|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpset=Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset2=Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset3=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpsetlink4=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset4=Magmortar Half Deck|jpsetlink5=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset5=Electivire Half Deck|ensetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|enset6=Arceus|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=90/99|jpsetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|jpset6=Advent of Arceus|jprarity6=Uncommon|jpnum6=087/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Professor Oak's New Theory|101}}|type=Supporter|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/123|jpset=HeartGold Collection|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=068/070|jpset2=Steelix Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=015/019|jpset3=Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum3=015/019|enset4=Call of Legends|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=83/95}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Professor Oak's Hint|84}}|type=Supporter|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=U|jpnum=084/087}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

There also exists a "dark counterpart" of Professor Oak, called '''[[Imposter Professor Oak]]''', who has also appeared in other Pokémon media. Apart from his first incarnation, expansions in which he has been featured also include {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Imposter Professor Oak.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Darkness|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Rare|ennum=73/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Rare|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=102/130}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Imposter Oak's Revenge|76}}|type=Trainer|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=76/82|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Impostor Professor Oak's Invention|94}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=94/105|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Professor Oak appears as a random trophy wearing his regular clothing from the anime.

====Trophy information====
''The leading expert on the study of Pokémon. It seems there are always new and mysterious species of Pokémon being brought to light, and Professor Oak is at the heart of it all with his insightful research. The Pokédex is one of his inventions: new Trainers receive one, and a Pokémon to boot, when they start out.''

==Trivia==
* Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III and VII remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generation II and Generation IV.
* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an I.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|オーキドユキナリ博士 ''Dr. Yukinari Okido''
|オーキッド ''Ōkiddo'', Orchid. 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' is a Japanese family name and placename. Literally, big-tree family.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, Italian
|Professor Samuel Oak
|{{wp|Oak}} tree, perhaps derived from Japanese ''Okido''. His given name could possibly be derived from the Salem Oak, a long-lived tree of Salem, New Jersey.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Canadian French{{tt|*|Blue manual}}
|Professeur Oak
|From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|European French
|Professeur Chen
|From ''chêne'', Oak
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German
|Professor Eich
|From ''Eiche'', Oak
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
|Profesor Oak
|From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|오용호 박사 ''Dr. O Yongho''
|오 (伍, 吳) ''O'' is a {{wp|List of Korean family names|Korean family name}}, probably chosen because of its similarity to the first syllable in Okido.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|大木博士 ''Dàmù Bóshì'' 大木雪成 ''Dàmù Xuěchéng'' (full name) {{tt|*|Taiwan}} 大木幸成 ''Dàmù Xìngchéng'' (full name){{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|大木 (big tree) is from 大木 ''Ōki'' and 博士 ''bóshì'', Dr. 雪成 is from Japanese 雪成り ''yuki nari'', "to become snow". 幸成 is from Japanese name 幸成 ''yukinari''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|大木博士 ''Daaihmuhk Boksih'' 大木雪成 ''Daaihmuhk Syutsìhng'' (full name)
|大木 (big tree) is from 大木 ''Ōki'' and 博士 ''boksih'', Dr. 雪成 is from Japanese 雪成り ''yuki nari'', "to become snow".
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Czech
| Profesor Oak
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Finnish
|Professori Samuel Oak
|From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hungarian
| Oak Professzor
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
|Profesor Okido (Kanto saga) Profesor Orchid Profesor Oak (Sinnoh-present)
|Same as Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Profesor Oak
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho{{tt|*|anime, TCG (Secret Wonders, Evolutions-present), manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Club, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}} Professor Oak{{tt|*|TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver-Call of Legends)}}
|From ''carvalho'', Oak Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Профессор Оук ''Professor Ouk''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
|ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Orkid''
|From Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Giáo sư Yukinari Okido
|Transliteration of Japanese name
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Professor Oak (anime)]]
* [[Professor Oak (Adventures)]]
* [[a:Category:Professor Oak|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==References==
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Professor Willow

2018-09-26T20:10:07Z

Technickal: https://twitter.com/robbiedaymond/status/1044629655787995137 https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1044589286371221505

{{split|{{red link|Spark}}, {{red link|Blanche}}, and {{red link|Candela}}}}
{{CharInfobox
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|corecolor={{night color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color}}
|name=Professor Willow
|jname=ウィロー博士
|tmname=Dr. Willow
|text=white
|slogan=no
|image=GO Professor Willow.png
|size=170px
|caption=Art from Pokémon GO
|gender=Male
|birthday=July 21<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/989255288594288646 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #2 on Twitter]</ref>
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
|relatives=Unnamed mother, father
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Professor]]
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|VI}}
|games=[[Pokémon GO]]
|leader=no
|anime=no
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}}

'''Professor Willow''' (Japanese: '''ウィロー博士''' ''Dr. Willow'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who appears in the [[Pokémon GO]] mobile game. Similar to [[Professor Birch]], he specializes in Pokémon habitats and distribution. Unlike other Professors who directly give {{pkmn|Trainer}}s their first Pokémon, Professor Willow gives Trainers their first {{ball|Poké}}s to capture their first Pokémon.

==Background information==
Professor Willow was an only child who learned his love of Pokémon and exploring from his parents. His mother researched Pokémon ecology and his father was fascinated by the outdoors.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/989614016996790273 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #3 on Twitter]</ref> Before setting out on his own exploration, he worked in a lab studying Pokémon under [[Professor Oak]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/988821137391013888 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter]</ref> He still looks up to Professor Oak.

Despite his confident presentation, Professor Willow confesses to a shy side and values spending time alone outdoors for his research.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/990697270302605319 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #6 on Twitter]</ref> He always wears his lab coat to help himself focus on his research.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/990334864670019584 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #5 on Twitter]</ref> His dream is to explore uncharted lands and to examine and document new [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon species]] yet to be discovered in their natural habitat.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/989972522799108096 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #4 on Twitter]</ref>

Upon discovery of many {{p|Meltan}}-disguised {{p|Ditto}} by his assistants at the conclusion of the {{p|Chikorita}} [[Community Day (Pokémon GO)|Community Day]], Professor Willow contacted Professor Oak to discuss the matter<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLDA70ZvbU The Two Professors Episode 1: A New Pokémon Has Been Discovered! on YouTube]</ref>.

==Transferring Pokémon==
The player can transfer Pokémon to Professor Willow using the "Transfer" option on the status screen in exchange for 1 [[Candy]] for that Pokémon's evolutionary family. A Pokémon transferred to the Professor is permanently lost, equivalent to [[Released Pokémon|releasing]] a Pokémon in the [[core series]] games.

==Assistants==
[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|250px|thumb|left|Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]
Professor Willow has three assistants who each are head of a {{DL|Pokémon GO|Teams|team}}, that research Pokémon in different ways. They perform this research inside Gyms owned by their respective teams, with each team's mascot being one of the [[Legendary birds]]. The leader of the teams will also evaluate the Pokémon of trainers on their teams when asked to.

His assistants are:
* Spark (Japanese: スパーク ''Spark''), the leader of Team Instinct (Japanese: チーム・インスティンクト ''Team Instinct''), who is researching [[Pokémon breeding]]. Team Instinct Trainers believe a Pokémon's intuition is linked to how they are hatched. Team Instinct is represented by {{p|Zapdos}}.
:''"Hey! The name's Spark — the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!"''

* Blanche (Japanese: ブランシェ ''Blanche''), the leader of Team Mystic (Japanese: チーム・ミスティック ''Team Mystic''), who is researching Pokémon [[Evolution]]. Team Mystic Trainers believe that by staying calm and analyzing every situation, they can't lose. Team Mystic is represented by {{p|Articuno}}.
:''"I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!"''

*Candela (Japanese: キャンデラ ''Candela''), the leader of Team Valor (Japanese: チーム・ヴァーラー ''Team Valor''), who is researching Pokémon strength. Team Valor Trainers believe that their Pokémon are the strongest because they train to naturally enhance a Pokémon's power in search of true strength. Team Valor is represented by {{p|Moltres}}.
:''"I'm Candela — Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?"''

==Quotes==
;Intro
:''"Hello there! I am Professor Willow. Did you know that this world is inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon? Pokémon can be found in every corner of the earth. Some run across the plains, others fly through the skies, some live in the mountains, or in the forests, or near water... I have spent my whole life studying them and their regional distribution. Will you help me with my research? That's great! I was just looking for someone like you to help! You'll need to find and collect Pokémon from everywhere! Now, choose your style for your adventure."''

;After customizing avatar
:''"There's a Pokémon nearby! Here are some Poké Balls. These will help you catch one!"''

;After catching starter
:''"Congratulations! You've caught your first Pokémon! You are such a talented Pokémon Trainer! What should I call you?"''
:''"Oh, what a cool nickname! Nice to meet you! You will need more Poké Balls and other useful items during your exploration. You can find items at PokéStops. They're found at interesting places like sculptures and monuments. From now on, you'll be off exploring all over the world. I hope you get out there and catch Pokémon—and register them in your Pokédex! It's time to GO!"''

;Trying to enter a Gym while below Trainer level 5
:''"This is a Gym, a place where you'll test your skills at Pokémon battles. It looks like you don't have much experience as a Pokémon Trainer yet. Come back when you've reached level 5!"''

;First time entering a Gym
:''"Wow! Looks like you've caught a bunch of Pokémon and gained a lot of experience as a Pokémon Trainer, huh? Great work! It looks like you're about ready to start participating in Pokémon battles! I have three excellent assistants. They each direct a team, and each has a slightly different approach to researching Pokémon. Part of their research is conducting Pokémon battles at Gyms. They're apparently excited to have you joining as a team member."''

;Tips or {{tt|Quick Start|removed in update 0.33.0}}
:''"This is a PokéStop. It's a real-world location where you can find Poké Balls and other items. The PokéStop will change its shape when you walk close enough. Tap it to interact with it. Spin the Photo Disc to generate items. Tap or swipe the items to collect them."''
:''"{{tt|This is a Gym. Teams battle for control of these real-world locations. Assign one of your Pokémon to an open Gym to claim it for your team. Strengthen a friendly Gym by assigning one of your Pokémon to help defend it. Train the Pokémon at a friendly Gym to increase the Gym's Prestige and level. Challenge a rival Gym to lower its Prestige and level.|Removed}} During battle, swipe right or left to dodge incoming attacks."''

;Special Research<nowiki>:</nowiki> “A Mythical Discovery”
*Phase 1
:''"<player>, how are you? It's been a while, hasn't it? You've become quite the Trainer! I wanted to ask for your help. As you know, I study Pokémon and their habitats. I've learned a lot over the years, but recently, I've found some hints of something mysterious. I was wondering if you would help me investigate what's going on. You will? That's great! First things first, let's calibrate my instruments to your area. Could you please complete the following research tasks?"''
:*''"Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms."''
:*''"Catch 10 Pokémon."''
:*''"Transfer 5 Pokémon."''

*Phase 2
:''"Great. Thanks, <player>! Now I should be able to detect anything out of the ordinary. I believe we need to be on the lookout for a Mythical Pokémon! Mythical Pokémon are extremely rare and unique, and many consider their existence to be mere rumor. Could you help get my equipment set up around your local habitat? This'll be a great time to take your buddy out to explore a bit and hatch some Eggs! Please complete the following research tasks."''
:*''"Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy."''
:*''"Make 10 Great Throws."''
:*''"Hatch 3 Eggs."''

*Phase 3
:''"Incredible! This confirms my initial suspicion. I think we're seeing evidence of Mew! A Pokémon found in a jungle far to the south that was thought to have been extinct. It is so rare that many experts say that it is a myth. Only a few people have seen it worldwide. Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it. My colleagues in Kanto, including my instructor, Professor Oak, spent a long time studying Mew. It looks like our findings match theirs! According to our research, Mew was said to be observed using moves of all kinds. This observation has led some of us to say that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon! Perhaps by studying Pokémon in battle, we'll learn more! Please perform the following research tasks."''
:*''"Reach level 15."''
:*''"Battle in a Gym 2 times."''
:*''"Battle in 2 raids."''

*Phase 4
:''“Great work, <player>! This will help point us in the right direction. Did you know Mew is said to hold the genetic codes of all Pokémon? Mew's secrets could be a link to understanding the mystery of Pokémon growth and Evolution! Let's study some Pokémon Evolution to learn more about Mew! Please perform these research tasks for me.”''
:*''“Earn a silver Kanto medal.”''
:*''“Evolve 20 Pokémon.”''
:*''“Earn 5 Candies walking with your Buddy.”''

*Phase 5
:''“Amazing. Just amazing! Isn't Evolution wondrous? I learn something new every time I see it! With the data we've collected so far, I should be able to pinpoint Mew's location! It looks like... Yes, it looks like Mew has visited your area recently! Hmm... Interesting. If that's the case, someone should have reported a sighting... Maybe Mew is hiding or disguised as another Pokémon? Let's study some other Pokémon that use these tricks and the best ways to catch them! Please perform the following research tasks.”''
:*''“Catch a Ditto.”''
:*''“Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon.”''
:*''“Make 20 Great Throws.”''

*Phase 6
:''“Thank you, <player>! With your help, I've determined that Mew is invisible! Let's collect some data to build a tool to find it. I have an idea... I'll need you to study some powerful Pokémon up close to help me out! Could you complete the following research tasks?”''
:*''“Reach level 25.”''
:*''“Evolve a Magikarp.”''
:*''“Battle in 10 raids.”''

*Phase 7
:''“Nice! My prototype is functioning well. I've upgraded your AR camera with the new ability to see invisible Pokémon! The final step is to lure out Mew. Mew is said only to appear to those who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to meet it... Let's show Mew what a great Trainer you are and how excited we are to see it! Please carry out the following research tasks.”''
:*''“Catch 50 Pokémon using a Berry.”''
:*''“Earn a gold Kanto medal.”''
:*''“Make an Excellent Curveball Throw.”''

*Phase 8
:''“We found Mew! Awesome! This is an experience to remember forever. Now you can see why I love studying Pokémon so much! The whole world is out there to discover. So go have some fun! My assistants and I will request some Special Research from you in the future. Stay in touch!”''
:*''“Catch Mew!”''

;Special Research<nowiki>:</nowiki> “A Ripple in Time”
*Phase 1
:''"<player>, you've been such a help in conducting Field Research and Special Research! I have a feeling that there's so much more about this world that we've yet to discover, and I'm glad I can count on you to see it through. I've been doing some experiments of my own, and I suspect that I'm onto a further exciting discovery about another Mythical Pokémon that's rarely seen. Would you mind completing these tasks while I conclude my studies."''
:*''"Power up Pokémon 5 times"''
:*''"Battle in a Gym 2 times"''
:*''"Battle in a raid"''

*Phase 2
:''"Wow, you and your Pokémon have some amazing power! But according to my most recent data, it seems that the Mythical Pokémon I'm tracking only appears in times of peace. Also, from what I've gathered, it seems fond of forests and lush greens. Would you mind exploring this further, <player>?"''
:*''"Catch a Pokémon 3 days in a row"''
:*''"Make 3 new friends"''
:*''"Evolve an evolved Grass-type Pokemon"''

*Phase 3
:''"Excellent work, <player>! I feel we're getting closer to this Mythical Pokémon. I wonder if we can find some more friends for it by hatching some Eggs. Ah, and maybe you could put that Sun Stone you've earned to good use as well?"''
:*''"Use a Sun Stone to evolve Gloom or Sunkern"''
:*''"Hatch 9 Eggs"''
:*''"Reach Level 25"''

*Phase 4
:''"Oh wow, is that an Eevee you've caught? Perfect timing! Did you know that this Pokémon's unstable genetic makeup enables it to take on one of several different Evolutions? I'll bet if you spend some time with it during the day, you'll be able to evolve your Eevee into an Espeon-a Psychic-type Pokémon just like the Mythical Pokémon I'm researching!"''
:*''"Evolve Eevee into Espeon during the day"''
:*''"Walk 10 km with Eevee as your buddy to earn Candy"''
:*''"Send 20 Gifts"''

*Phase 5
:''"Oh wow, is that an Eevee you've caught? Perfect timing! Wait... Have we...had this conversation already? I'm getting a funny feeling in the back of my mind-like we've been here before. <player>, would you spend some time with this Eevee during the night? I think you'll be able to see an intriguing evolved form as a result. I wonder if this funny feeling will recur..."''
:*''"Evolve Eevee into Umbreon"''
:*''"Walk 10km with Eevee as your buddy to earn Candy"''
:*''"Trade a Pokemon"''

*Phase 6
:''"<player>, I have some exciting news! That funny feeling hasn't returned, but I did some important reading and learned that the Mythical Pokémon we're researching has the ability to travel across time! Maybe that's why all of this is occurring...or recurring... Maybe this Pokémon is nearby?! I suggest that you collect samples over the course of the next week and experiment with some Evolution items to see whether that feeling occurs again. While you're at it, do you have any Pinap Berries? My research could benefit from more data on their use. Return with that, and you can have these exotic Silver Pinap Berries!"''
:*''"Use items to evolve 2 Pokémon"''
:*''"Visit PokéStops 7 days in a row"''
:*''"Use 25 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon"''

*Phase 7
:''"This data is so helpful. Thank you! I'll use it to explore my theory. While you were in the field, I made more headway in learning about this Mythical Pokémon, and it seems that its mere presence causes grass and trees to flourish. I think if you catch more Grass-type Pokémon, this elusive time-traveling Pokémon will reveal itself!"''
:*''"Make an Excellent Curve Throw"''
:*''"Earn a Gold Johto Medal"''
:*''"Catch 40 Grass or Psychic Type Pokemon"''

*Phase 8
:''"<player>, what an amazing experience! The appearance of the Mythical Pokémon Celebi is thought to be a sign that a bright and shining future awaits us. You've come a long way in your research, and I must say you're inspiring me to discover even more Pokémon. Until next time, <player>!"''
:*''"Catch Celebi!"''

;Special Research<nowiki>:</nowiki> “GO Fest 2018”

*Phase 1
:''"<player>! Thanks goodness you made it. I was ready for a fun-filled day of playing with Pokémon, but as you may have seen, the park has all sort of unusual geological phenomena occuring! We need to figure out what's happening and set it right, so I am asking for your help. Now that you're here, I need you to be part of my Elite Research team. First things first–could you help survey the park and get some supplies?"''
:*''"Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms"''
:*''"Earn 1 Candies walking with your buddy"''
:*''"Catch 15 Pokémon"'

*Phase 2
:''"<trainer>! As you may have noticed, the park has all sorts of unusual geological phenomena going on today! I am not sure what could have caused it–they juste appeared out of nowhere...and they seem to get bigger and bigger! Whatever is causing it, the local park habitat here is quite disrupted by all the changes. The local Pokémon have become confused... It looks like they're acting more aggressive and territorial! Let's see if we can help out by catching some Pokémon to make the situation a bit more stable."''
:*''"Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon"''
:*''"Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon"''
:*''"Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon"'
:*''"Catch 10 Steel-type Pokémon"''
:*''"Catch 10 Rock-type Pokémon"''
:*''"Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon"'

*Phase 3
:''"Well it looks like there were some pretty powerful Pokémon causing the ruckus. Thanks for taking care of them! I'm sure they'll make great friends. However, I'm not sure that was sufficient–the strange habitats are just as active as before. The local park and all the Pokémon here seem worried. We need to get to the bottom of this! I've been seeing some unusual Pokémon called Unown floating around the area... This Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing...and I think they may be trying to tell us something! I think they want us to call on a powerful Pokémon–the Guardian of the Forest? I'll bet if we follow the Unown around the park, they'll lead us to this Pokémon!"''
:*''"Catch 7 Unown"''
:*''"Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms"''
:*''"Hatch 3 Eggs"'

*Phase 4
:''"Amazing! Never though I would see Celebi here. I think Celebi's time travel abilities may be exactly what we need to fix the situation. Celebi can go back in time and stop those distortions while they're still small! It's a difficult task... We need to ensure Celebi has all the support it needs! The Plusle and Minun in the park would be perfect to help us out. These Pokémon are famous for loving teamwork and cheering on their partners with their pom-pom made of sparks! If we colelct a bunch, I think they'll be able to work together to get Celebi really pumped up! Then Celebi can focus its power to return to the past and prevent this problem before it starts!"''
:*''"Catch 5 Plusle"''
:*''"Catch 5 Minun"''

*Phase 5
:''"That did it! It seems like the strange habitats are slowly returning to nornal. It appears that Celebi has safely returned from the past to stay with your. Looks like you two have formed a bond! I'll bet by next weekend the park will have returned to its old self! Celebi is truly a wondrous Pokémon! Thanks for all your help today! We couldn't have done it without you. This weekend will be one to remember!"''

;Special Research<nowiki>:</nowiki> “Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA”

*Phase 1
:''"<player>! Thanks goodness you made it to this important research site. I came to study Pokémon that commonly appear in this area, but it seems I need your help! The species of Pokémon I've observed today don't normally appear around here. What a strange occurence! Would you be willing to travel throughout the park and perform some task for me? With all these wild Pokémon around, it almost feels like a safari!"''
:*''"Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms"''
:*''"Catch 10 Beldum"''
:*''"Catch 10 Ralts"''
:*''"Catch 10 Slakoth"''
:*''"Hatch 3 Eggs"''

*Phase 2
:''"Wow, great work today! In addition to completing some insightful research, you've skillfully helped me document the amazing nature around us and the fascinating migration patterns that Pokémon follow. I have a feeling there's even more to discover out there! The result of your works have produced an awesome amount of Stardust. Perhaps could you find good use for it in powering up or trading a Pokémon! Enjoy, <player>!"''

===Appraisal===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color}}"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{night color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Quote
! style="background:#{{electric color}}" | Spark
! style="background:#{{ice color}}" | Blanche
! style="background:#{{fire color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Candela
|- style="background:#fff"
! colspan="2" | Introduction
| ''"Hey, <player>! You want me to check out your <Pokémon>?"''
| ''"Hello <player>. I am available to analyze your <Pokémon>, if you wish."''
| ''"Hi <player>! Let's take a look at your <Pokémon>, shall we?"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! rowspan="4" | IV total
! 37-45
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> looks like it can really battle with the best of them!"''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is a wonder! What a breathtaking Pokémon!"''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> simply amazes me. It can accomplish anything!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! 30-36
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is really strong!"''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> has certainly caught my attention."''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is a strong Pokémon. You should be proud!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! 23-29
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is pretty decent!"''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is above average."''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is a decent Pokémon."''
|- style="background:#fff"
! 0-22
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> has room for improvement as far as battling goes."''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> is not likely to make much headway in battle."''
| ''"Overall, your <Pokémon> may not be great in battle, but I still like it!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! rowspan="2" | Best stat
! First
| ''"Its best quality is its <stat>."''
| ''"I see that its best attribute is its <stat>."''
| ''"Its <stat> is its strongest feature."''
|- style="background:#fff"
! If tie
| ''"Its <stat> is great, too!"''
| ''"It is matched equally by its <stat>."''
| ''"I'm just as impressed with its <stat>."''
|- style="background:#fff"
! rowspan="4" | Highest IV
! 15
| ''"Its stats are the best I've ever seen! No doubt about it!"''
| ''"Its stats exceed my calculations. It's incredible!"''
| ''"I'm blown away by its stats. WOW!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! 13-14
| ''"Its stats are really strong! Impressive."''
| ''"I am certainly impressed by its stats, I must say."''
| ''"It's got excellent stats! How exciting!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! 8-12
| ''"It's definitely got some good stats. Definitely!"''
| ''"Its stats are noticeably trending to the positive."''
| ''"Its stats indicate that in battle, it'll get the job done."''
|- style="background:#fff"
! 0-7
| ''"Its stats are all right, but kinda basic, as far as I can see."''
| ''"Its stats are not out of the norm, in my opinion."''
| ''"Its stats don't point to greatness in battle."''
|- style="background:#fff"
! rowspan="4" | Size
! XS
| ''"Wh-whoa. That's the tiniest <Pokémon> I've ever seen!"''
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is tinier than any we have on record. Astounding."''
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is so tiny, I almost didn't notice it!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! S
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is a little small for its kind, don't you think?"''
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is below average in size."''
| ''"Aww, what a small <Pokémon>! It's rather cute, I'd say."''
|- style="background:#fff"
! L
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is a BIG one!"''
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is above average in size."''
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is rather sizable, that's for sure!"''
|- style="background:#fff"
! XL
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is just HUGE!"''
| ''"The size of your <Pokémon> is... colossal. This is indeed exceptional. Fascinating!"''
| ''"Your <Pokémon> is gigantic—the largest I've ever seen!"''
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Conclusion
| style="background:#fff" | ''"That's what I think! See ya!"''
| style="background:#fff" | ''"This ends my analysis. Farewell."''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''"Hope I was able to help. Take care!"''
|}

==Trivia==
* Professor Willow is the only professor to be named after a tree outside of the [[core series]] of games.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color}}"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ウィロー博士 ''Willow-hakase''
| From ''{{wp|willow}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Willow
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Professeur Willow Professeur Saule{{tt|*|Prior to version 0.31.0}}
| Same as Japanese name From ''saule'' (willow)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Profesor Willow
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 윌로우박사 ''Willow-baksa''
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 維羅博士 / 维罗博士 ''Wéiluó-bóshì''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| style="background:#FFF" | 維羅博士 ''Wàihlòh-boksih''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Mandarin-based transliteration of his Japanese name
|}

{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Spark''
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| スパーク ''Spark''
| From ''spark''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Spark
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 스파크 ''Spark''
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 史帕克 ''Shǐpàkè''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| style="background:#FFF" | 史帕克 ''Sípaakhāk''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Mandarin-based transliteration of his Japanese name
|}
|
''Team Instinct''
{{Langtable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|zh_yue=靈犀隊 ''{{tt|Lìhngsāi Déui|Team Consonance}}''
|zh_cmn=靈犀隊 ''{{tt|Língxī Duì|Team Consonance}}''
|fr=Équipe Intuition
|de=Team Intuition
|it=Squadra Istinto
|ko=팀 인스팅트 ''Team Instinct''
|pt_br=Equipe Instinto
|es=Equipo Instinto}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Blanche''
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ice color}}; border:3px solid #{{ice color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ブランシェ ''Blanche''
| From ''blanche'' (French for white)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Blanche
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 블랑쉬 ''Blanche''
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 布蘭雪 ''Bùlánxuě''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name. Contains 雪 ''xuě'' (snow)
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| style="background:#FFF" | 布蘭雪 ''Boulàahnsyut''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Mandarin-based transliteration of her Japanese name. Contains 雪 ''syut'' (snow)
|}
|
''Team Mystic''
{{Langtable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color dark}}
|zh_yue=叡智隊 ''{{tt|Yeuihji Déui|Team Sagacity}}''
|zh_cmn=叡智隊 ''{{tt|Ruìzhì Duì|Team Sagacity}}''
|fr=Équipe Sagesse
|de=Team Weisheit
|it=Squadra Saggezza
|ko=팀 미스틱 ''Team Mystic''
|pt_br=Equipe Sabedoria
|es=Equipo Sabiduría}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Candela''
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fire color}}; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| キャンデラ ''Candela''
| From ''candela'' (Latin for candle)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Candela
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 칸델라 ''Candela''
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 坎迪拉 ''Kǎndílā''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| style="background:#FFF" | 坎迪拉 ''Hámdihklāai''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Mandarin-based transliteration of her Japanese name
|}
|
''Team Valor''
{{Langtable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|zh_yue=武勇隊 ''{{tt|Móuhyúhng Déui|Team Valor}}''
|zh_cmn=武勇隊 ''{{tt|Wǔyǒng Duì|Team Valor}}''
|fr=Équipe Bravoure
|de=Team Wagemut
|it=Squadra Coraggio
|ko=팀 발로 ''Team Valor''
|pt_br=Equipe Valor
|es=Equipo Valor}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

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EP080

2018-01-19T00:52:22Z

Technickal: /* Trivia */

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prevcode=EP079 |
prevtitle=Friend and Foe Alike |
nextcode=EP081 |
nexttitle=Pallet Party Panic |
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epcode=EP080 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Friends to the End |
title_ja=ポケモンリーグ！さいごのたたかい！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon League! Final Battle! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=January 21, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 27, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=大町繁 |
art=たけだゆうさく |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|082}}
}}
'''Friends to the End''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグ！さいごのたたかい！''' ''Pokémon League! Final Battle!'') is the 80th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the final episode of the [[S01|Indigo League arc]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 21, 1999 and in the United States on November 27, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the sixth round match at the Pokémon League Competition, and Ash, Misty and Brock are in the stands cheering for their new friend, Ritchie. When an unfortunate turn of events happens, Ash learns a valuable lesson that he will take with him on the rest of his journey as a Pokémon trainer. Finally, Ash and Ritchie get to march with the athletes for the closing ceremonies of the Competition where they add a Pokémon League Badge to their cherished collection.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} is still upset that he lost his last match. He's been lying in his bed ever since, and {{ashfr}}, [[Delia Ketchum|mother]], and {{an|Professor Oak}} are getting worried. {{an|Misty}} comments that he should be happy that he made it as far as he did and goes in to try to cheer him up. She offers to get him something to eat or take a walk, but he refuses. She tells him that she's only trying to help. They start to argue about how good a {{pkmn|Trainer}} Ash really is when Professor Oak comes in. He tells Ash that he should have trained {{AP|Charizard}} better. Misty and Ash start an argument again. {{AP|Pikachu}}, however, is having none of it, and he {{m|Thunder Shock|ThunderShocks}} everyone in the room.

[[Ritchie]]'s next {{pkmn|battle}} is about to begin. He sits in a locker room and talks to his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The door opens and in walk Ash, Misty, and {{an|Brock}}. They wish him luck and the battle begins. Brief battles are shown where [[Zippo]] battles against {{p|Rhydon}}, {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}} against {{p|Venomoth}} and a {{p|Spearow}} against a {{p|Tentacool}}.

Both Trainers are fairly equally matched and they are soon both down to their last Pokémon. Ritchie's opponent, [[Assunta]], sends out {{p|Ivysaur}} and Ritchie sends out [[Sparky]]. As soon as he pops out, Sparky gets a beating by Ivysaur. None of his Thunder Shocks are connecting. Ivysaur jumps into the air and unleashes a {{m|Solar Beam}}, hurling Sparky to the ground. Just as he gets up, he is hit by Ivysaur's {{m|Tackle}}. He struggles to get up again, but it is no use. Assunta wins. Ritchie runs up to his Pikachu and makes sure he's OK. In the stands, Ash and his friends are disappointed.

Later, Ash joins Ritchie near a lake. As their Pikachu play, they talk about their losses. Ritchie says that he would've trained harder if he'd known how tough the competition would be. He then comments on how losing is good for Trainers, and Ash realizes how much of a baby he was. He and Ritchie promise to become Pokémon Masters no matter what.

Suddenly, both Pikachu fall into a hole. Ritchie and Ash run over to see what happened, and they too fall into a hole. {{TRT}} appears at the surface and laughs at them. Ash tries to climb up the side, but slips down. When he lands, the bottom falls out and he and Ritchie plummet another few feet. Team Rocket uses a cage at the end of a fishing pole and pulls both of their Pikachu out of the hole. They try to shock them, but [[James]] tells them that the bars absorb electricity. They start to make their getaway when Ash and Ritchie rise out of the other hole, clinging to their {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and Butterfree respectively.

Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, who tries to grab the cage with his {{m|Vine Whip|vines}}. James sends {{TP|James|Weezing}} for a {{m|Smog}} attack. Pidgeotto blows the gas back at Team Rocket with {{m|Gust}} and Ritchie sends out [[Zippo]]. After Bulbasaur frees Pikachu and Sparky with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, Zippo ignites the gas with a {{m|Flamethrower}}.
As Team Rocket run around in pain, Ash has Pikachu and Sparky recharge the cage, he sends out {{AP|Squirtle}} who extinguishes Team Rocket with {{m|Water Gun}}. Then Ash tosses the cage into their hands where it explodes, blasting Team Rocket into the air.

As the sun sets, Ash and Ritchie congratulate each other. Brock and Misty run up and invite him and Ritchie to dinner, after which they'll go to the closing ceremonies. Later that night, the closing ceremonies begin. Everyone marches back in, waving. [[Charles Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]] gives each and every one of them a special [[Badge|Pokémon League Badge]] for competing in the league. As this is going on, however, Team Rocket is digging a hole outside. They aim to dig under the field and steal the Pokémon.

Back inside, the top three Trainers (who are shadowed) wave from the stage amid the cheers of the crowd. Team Rocket continues to dig as fireworks go off in the sky. {{MTR}} listens at the ground above and tells [[Jessie]] and James to dig up. Unfortunately for them, a huge bomb falls through. It goes off and Team Rocket is blasted off again.

The next morning, all is quiet. Ash and Ritchie sit in the stands talking. Their Pikachu come running up to them and are warmly greeted. After Ash reminds him of their promise, Ritchie sets off. Ash remembers the highlights of the League games, all from when he saw {{p|Moltres}} at the opening ceremonies to when he lost to Ritchie. He gazes at the sky then he looks over and sees his friends, mom, and Professor Oak. Smiling he asks Pikachu if he's ready to go back to [[Pallet Town]]. He runs over to his friends. His first adventure has now ended, but his next one is just about to begin.

==Major events==
[[File:Indigo Conference winner.png|thumb|220px|The Indigo Plateau Conference winner]]
* [[Ritchie]] is revealed to own either a {{p|Spearow}} or a {{p|Tentacool}}.
* Ritchie loses the sixth round match and is placed Top 8 in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Pokémon League]].
* Ritchie leaves {{ashfr|the group}}.
* The [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] ends.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP080.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Ritchie]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Assunta]]
* [[Mandi]] (flashback)
* [[Pete Pebbleman]] (flashback)
* [[Jeanette Fisher]] (flashback)
* [[Charles Goodshow]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP080.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Fearow}} (''US and international''), {{p|Spearow}} (''Japan'')
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; recap)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; flashback)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; flashback)
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Zippo]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Sparky]])
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; Happy)
* {{p|Spearow}} ([[Ritchie]]'s ''or'' [[Assunta]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacool}} ([[Ritchie]]'s ''or'' [[Assunta]]'s)
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ([[Assunta]]'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Assunta]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Assunta]]'s)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Beedrill}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s flashback)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Cloyster}} ([[Pete Pebbleman]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Moltres}} (flashback)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmander}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Raticate}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×2; unknown Trainers')
* {{p|Gloom}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Tangela}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Parasect}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Venonat}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Mankey}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Graveler}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Cloyster}} (unknown Trainer's)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] memories
** Pokémon senryū summary: The battles of the strong are over, it is unbearable.
* The music that plays during the closing ceremony is shown to be actually playing in the stadium, as when the scene changes to Team Rocket temporarily, the music fades but is still heard, muffled, from the stadium.
* This is the first English dubbed episode to be skipped in the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub (and the only one in [[S01|the first season]]).
* The Tentacool seen during Ritchie and Assunta's match used {{m|Bubble}}, even though Tentacool was [[Anime move errors|unable to learn Bubble]] until [[Generation V]].
* This is the only {{cat|Pokémon League episodes|Pokémon League episode}} to take place after Ash has lost the current tournament.
* This episode's title is formatted as ''Friends To The End'' on the DVD menu of [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)|Australian DVDs]].

===Errors===
[[File:EP080 Error.png|thumb|200px|Sparky's missing back stripes]]
* During the flashback of Ash's battle with Ritchie in the Pokémon League, the narrator states that Ash took a chance on Charizard when they each only had one Pokémon left, however Ritchie still had two when Ash sent out Charizard.
** Also during the flashback, when Ritchie is declared the winner, the scoreboard displays that Ritchie has two Pokémon left, when in actuality, he only has one.
* Right after Team Rocket is blasted off, Ritchie, Ash, and their Pokémon celebrate. While the rest of the Pokémon are standing with their Trainers, Pikachu and Sparky are reversed.
* When Ritchie turns to Ash at the lake, the stripes on Sparky's back are missing.
* When Team Rocket captures the two Pikachu, the bars on the cage are the same color as the Pikachu's bodies.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* During the battle between Ritchie and Assunta in the dub, Tentacool is heard saying Tentacruel.
* In the original, Ritchie apologizes for losing despite how much his friends were cheering him on. In the dub, he points out that he and Ash have one more thing in common by both losing.
* Ritchie blames his loss on his own inexperience in the original while in the dub he places the blame on how tough his competition was.
* The commemorative plates given out to participants is referred to as a "Pokémon League Badge" in the dub. Ash also references them earlier in the dub while in the original he says that he's starving for dinner.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝聯盟最後的戰鬥|Final Battle of the Pokémon League}}
|cs={{tt|Přátelé navěky|Friends forever}}
|da={{tt|Venner For Altid|Friends For Ever}}
|nl={{tt|Vrienden voor het Leven|Friends for Life}}
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|he=חברים עד הסוף{{tt|chaverim ad hasof|Friends to the end}}
|hi=ये दोस्ती हम नही तोदेंगे! {{tt|''Ye dosti hum nahi todenge!''|We wiil not break this Friendship!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|A barát bajban is barát|A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed}}
|it={{tt|Amici per sempre|Friends forever}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 리그 최후의 승자|Pokémon League Final winner}}
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|sr={{tt|Пријатељи заувек|Friends Forever}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Amigos hasta el fin!|Friends to the end!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Amigos hasta el final|Friends to the end!}}
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}}
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epcode=EP079 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Friend and Foe Alike |
title_ja=セキエイスタジアム！ＶＳヒロシ！ |
title_ja_trans=Sekiei Stadium! VS Hiroshi! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=January 14, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 27, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=福本潔 |
director=福本潔 |
art=福本勝 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|081}}
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'''Friend and Foe Alike''' (Japanese: '''セキエイスタジアム！ＶＳヒロシ！''' ''{{tt|Sekiei|Indigo}} Stadium! VS {{tt|Hiroshi|Ritchie}}!'') is the 79th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 14, 1999 and in the United States on November 27, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle? Ash and Richie make a promise to each other that because they're friends they will make this the best Pokémon battle that they've ever had. Unfortunately, Team Rocket kidnaps Ash on his way to the tournament and demands he give them Pikachu or he won't make it to the battle at all. Ash is determined to keep his promise (and his Pikachu), and have the best battle of his life!

==Plot==
After foiling one of {{TRT}}'s heists in the [[EP078|last episode]], {{Ash}} and [[Ritchie]] are {{pkmn|battle|battling}} against each other in the round five battle! {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}} and [[Nurse Joy]] think Ash is lucky he gets to battle a friend, and he and Ritchie vow to make it the best battle they've had. Unfortunately for Ash, due to Team Rocket's sneaky tricks, he becomes distracted on the way to the next battle. Team Rocket kidnaps Ash and demand that he either surrenders his {{AP|Pikachu}} to them or be unable to battle Ritchie in Round five. Ash is trapped in the back of a truck, but manages to escape by flooding the entire truck with {{AP|Squirtle}}, and escapes when the truck runs over. Team Rocket returns, but Ash uses his Bulbasaur to defeat them. They return yet again, with bikes. Pikachu uses {{m|ThunderShock}} to paralyze them. They return a final time by hooking a crane on the bike Ash stole from them, and lifting him into the air. Ash takes out {{AP|Pidgeotto}} to fly Pikachu up into their air balloon, where Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on them, and they drop into the forest. Ash orders Pidgeotto to fly the [[Team Rocket's mechas#Meowth Hot Air Balloon|Rocket Air Balloon]] to the Pokémon stadium.

Meanwhile, Ritchie and everyone else is awaiting Ash's arrival. Everybody is getting tired of waiting and the referee approaches Ritchie to inform him that as it appears that Ash is not going to turn up he is to be disqualified and Ritchie will win the match by default, but Ritchie begs the referee to wait. Ritchie tells the referee that he and Ash promised each other a great battle and that Ash must have a good reason for not being there but he is certain that his new friend will turn up. The referee, seeing that Ritchie is desperate that Ash not be disqualified, agrees to give Ash ten more minutes. Misty, Brock, {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} are beginning to worry, but are proud of Ritchie. Delia and Professor Oak note that Ash certainly seems to choose his friends well.

The ten minutes pass and there's still no sign of Ash. By now the referee has had enough and is about to disqualify Ash and award the match to Ritchie when suddenly Ash appears overhead in the Meowth balloon, certainly making quite an entrance. Ash's friends are very relieved, while Delia shouts at her son to apologize for keeping everyone waiting while Professor Oak tries to calm her down. Unfortunately Pidgeotto is exhausted from flying the entire Balloon to the stadium, and Ash thanks it for all its effort.

The battle between Ash and Ritchie finally begins with Ash using Squirtle and Ritchie using {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}}. Happy defeats Squirtle easily with {{m|Sleep Powder}}, and the ringer counts this as an [[fainting|elimination]]. Ash is truly surprised to see that Pikachu has enough energy to battle. Pikachu is at a disadvantage due to his lack of energy, but wins by using Thunderbolt. Ritchie sends out [[Zippo]], who uses multiple {{m|Flamethrower}}s that Pikachu dodges. Then, Zippo uses {{m|Tackle}}, finally making Pikachu too weak to battle. Ash is left with only one Pokémon to use. Ash realizes he only has one choice, and it's a very risky one. He uses this one choice and sends out the disobedient {{AP|Charizard}}. Everyone is shocked by Ash's choice, especially Brock and Misty, but to their surprise, Charizard battles after he is almost hit by Zippo's Flamethrower, by shooting a Flamethrower of his own. Ritchie recalls Zippo, which immediately eliminates him. Ritchie sends out [[Sparky]], who is ready for anything. Charizard stomps on the ground twice, then uses his wings to create a strong wind that pushes back Sparky. However, now it is satisfied it could defeat Sparky if it wanted, lies down to take a nap. Ash is desperate and begins to beg, but Charizard clearly has no intention of moving for the trainer it doesn't respect. The referee declares Charizard as eliminated, giving Ritchie the victory. Ash is very upset, but manages to put a lid on his feelings in order to congratulate Ritchie and wish him luck. Ash's friends are proud of him for his attitude, and later Ash stands alone in the empty stadium, knowing that regardless of his loss he has still learned a lot.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] is revealed to know {{m|Double-Edge}}.
* Ash battles [[Ritchie]] in the fifth round at the Indigo Stadium and loses, ending his session in the [[Pokémon League]] and finishing in the Top 16.
{{animeevents}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP079.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Ritchie]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* Referee

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP079.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Aerodactyl}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Sparky]]) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Zippo]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Sparky]])
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; Happy)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[Pokémon League]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Pokémon League]] battles
** Pokémon senryū summary: Trainer; thinking of strategies, the day comes to the end.
* This is the only episode where {{AP|Pikachu}} has used {{m|Double-Edge}}.
* This is the last episode of season 1 to air in {{pmin|Finland}}.
** Due to [[S02|the Orange Islands arc]] being completely skipped in Finland, this was the also the last Pokémon episode to air in Finnish until ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.
* The book ''[[Charizard, Go!]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* Parts of this episode were reanimated and used for flashback material for ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.
* Throughout the entire battle between Ash and Ritchie only one command was actually given to the Pokémon.
* This episode's title is formatted as ''Friend And Foe Alike'' on the DVD menu of [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)|Australian DVDs]].

===Errors===
* In the English dub both Professor Oak and Brock refer to Charmander as a "Flame-type", when it's actually a {{type|Fire}}. This is likely a translation error, since the Japanese name of Fire-type is "Flame-type".
* When Squirtle was filling the back of Team Rocket's van with water, the colored part of its eyes were absent.
* Squirtle is ruled unable to battle after it is put to {{Status|sleep}} by {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}}, despite the fact that both in the games and in the anime, sleeping Pokémon are still considered able to battle until they are knocked out.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Double Trouble]]
* Nurse Joy's words of encouragement to Ash and Ritchie are different between versions. In the original, she says she envies them because they can show each other everything they've got. In the dub, she reassures them that even when one of them loses, they can still be happy for their friend.
* Jessie, through the voice changer, calls Misty by name in the dub. In the original, she instead calls her a "violent girl".
* Brock's reasoning for Ash's calm temperament after losing the match also differ greatly. In the original, he claims that as a boy, he has to hold back his tears. In the dub, he thinks Ash is happy for his friend as discussed by Nurse Joy earlier.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|石英運動場VS阿弘|Indigo Stadium, VS Ritchie}}
|cs={{tt|Jaký přítel, takový soupeř|What a friend, such a rival}}
|da={{tt|De Sidste Slag|The Last Battles}}
|nl={{tt|Zowel Vriend als Vijand|Both Friend and Foe}}
|fi={{tt|Ystävä vai vihollinen|Friend or foe}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Amis ou ennemis ?|Friends or enemies?}}
|de={{tt|Möge der Bessere gewinnen!|May the best man win!}}
|he=חבר ואויב {{tt|chaver veoyev|Friend and Enemy}}
|hi=दोस्त और दुश्मन एकसाथ! {{tt|''Dost aur Dushman eksaath!''|Friend and Enemy Together!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Harcostársak|Fighting Allies}}
|it={{tt|Amici nemici|Enemy friends}}
|ko=대결! 지우 VS 훈
|no={{tt|Som venner, så fiender|Like friends, as enemies}}
|pl={{tt|Przyjaciel czy wróg|Friend or foe}}
|pt_br={{tt|Amigo e Inimigo|Friend and Enemy}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Amigos e Inimigos|Friends and Enemies}}
|ro={{tt|Prieten și Dușman|Both Friend and Foe}}
|ru={{tt|Друг и соперник|Friend and rival}}
|sr={{tt|Пријатељ противник|Friend Opponent}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Amigos y enemigos por igual!|Friends and foes alike!}}
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|sv={{tt|Stridskamrater|Battle buddies}}
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epcode=EP078 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=A Friend In Deed |
title_ja=ライバルとうじょう！ |
title_ja_trans=A Rival Enters! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=January 7, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 20, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type: Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
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art=梶浦紳一郎 |
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'''A Friend In Deed''' (Japanese: '''ライバルとうじょう！''' ''A Rival Enters!'') is the 78th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 7, 1999 and in the United States on November 20, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash's Mom and Professor Oak make a surprise visit to watch Ash battle in the Pokémon League Tournament. Professor Oak informs Ash that if he wins his next battle he'll be able to use six Pokémon in battle instead of three. He also tells Ash to remember that if he does his best but loses his matches, he's still a winner! On their way back from dinner, Ash meets another trainer who's also competing in the tournament and also has a Pikachu. Ash and Richie become fast friends especially when they have to fight the unrelenting Team Rocket that steals all of their Pokéballs, along with both of their Pikachu.

==Plot==
The episode starts with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} going to get something to eat after Ash's victory in the fourth round of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. When they arrive at the restaurant they find {{Delia|Ash's mom}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} standing outside. Ash's mom then heads into the restaurant and begins to cook at the stove, while the cooks look on in confusion. After the food is done the group goes and sits down to eat and talk.

They all head into the elevator and as the doors begin to close a [[Ritchie|boy]] runs up, asking them to hold the elevator. He sees {{AP|Pikachu}} and pets him on the head. Ash warns him that Pikachu might shock him, but to his surprise Pikachu is enjoying the experience. Suddenly, the power goes out and the elevator stops! The boy tells them that he can get it running again and asks Ash if he can use Pikachu for his {{m|Thunder Shock}} attack. Ash agrees, and the boy opens the device and lets Pikachu use ThunderShock on it. The lights in the elevator turn back on and the elevator begins to run again. Professor Oak remarks he's glad they opened the door for him.

Later on, {{TRT}} decides to pull off another elaborate scheme: a "physical examination" of sorts. If Trainers do not comply, they will be disqualified. Unfortunately, when [[Jessie]] attempts to stuff Pikachu into a sack (getting shocked in the process), [[James]] lets slip Jessie's name, causing Ash and Ritchie to realize who they were. Team Rocket performs their usual {{motto}}, and, behind the cover of {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Smog}}, escape with the [[Poké Ball]]s and Pikachu. Ash and Ritchie chase after them, cutting through the mountains to reach the escaping van. Suddenly, the come onto the road where the Rockets are traversing upon. When seeing the "[[twerp]]s", James swerves off the road and down a hill and into a river.

It's nighttime, and Ash and Ritchie still haven't confronted Team Rocket. They camp out, vowing to find their Pokémon at sun-up the following day. Meanwhile, the scene cuts to Team Rocket feasting by moonlight. After doing a "Poké-dance", the scene switches back to Ash and Ritchie, staring up at the stars.

Morning arrives. The search continues, and the pair come across tire tracks. Ash and Ritchie follow the tracks, and discover the van along with the sleeping trio of Rockets. They creep through the camp towards the van, and find a muffled voice. It's Pikachu! They are reunited, and the Poké Balls are there too! However, Team Rocket has woken up and finds them trespassing. The quickly rush out of the van, lock the doors, and drive. Still in the van, the twin twerps must think of a way out...

Finally, they remember that they were in a van with 100+ Poké Balls at their disposal. Ritchie identifies his Pokémon due to star-shaped stickers, but Ash sends out a {{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, and even a {{p|Magikarp}} before Pikachu sniffs out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s Poké Ball. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Razor Leaf}} on the van wall, but to no avail. Ritchie sends out his {{p|Charmander}} [[Zippo]] and orders it to Slash open the van wall. The tactic is successful, and the wall breaks to reveal Team Rocket. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, which is matched by Pikachu. But before Pikachu lets loose a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, James uses 'turn attack,' which causes Pikachu to lose balance. Arbok hits Pikachu back. Ritchie then sends out [[Sparky]], his own Pikachu! Jessie orders an attack, while Sparky and Pikachu both counter with {{m|Agility}}. Arbok is overwhelmed, and both Electric Mice Thunderbolt the van. The front portion explodes, leaving the heroes safe and sound. However, even in Anime Physics, inertia still applies, which means the back of the van is still driving along a mountain road- and off a cliff. Pidgeotto and {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}} (Ritchie's Butterfree) act as parachutes, catching their respective Trainers (Poké Balls and Pikachu included). After using {{m|Whirlwind}} to land safely, a group of SUVs (which turns out to be the Trainers, plus Brock and Misty) pull up to claim their Pokémon.

After they return, we leave off with Ash and Ritchie finding out that their next opponents are... each other!

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Ritchie]].
* Ash learns he will be battling Ritchie in the fifth round.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Ritchie]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Sparky]]
* [[Zippo]]
* [[Ritchie#Happy|Happy]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP078.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Ritchie]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Officer Jenny]] (multiple)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP078.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Diglett}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Weezing}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; flashback)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Zippo]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Sparky]])
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; Happy)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Slowbro}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[Pokémon League]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: 
** Pokémon senryū summary: Various limited edition goods, souvenir salesman.
* This episode, as well as the next two episodes, each have the word "friend" in the title, referencing {{Ash}}'s ongoing friendship with [[Ritchie]].
* Ritchie mentions being able to identify his Poké Balls from the rest of the stolen ones because he placed Star Stickers on them. This can be considered an early precursor of the [[Seal]] concept before its introduction in [[Generation IV]].
* [[Ritchie]]'s Charmander is called Zippo, which may be a reference to the American refillable cigarette lighter brand, Zippo.
* An instrumental of ''[[Together Forever]]'' can be heard, as well as ''Tears, After the Cloudy Weather''.

===Errors===
[[File:EP078 error.png|230px|thumb|right|Professor Oak's discolored eyebrows]]
* When it turns dark in the lift, Professor Oak's eyebrows turn gray. The same error happens again when they're outside the elevator.
* Though the power goes out while the characters are in the elevator, when they emerge into the lobby, all the lights are on. Although, everyone in the elevator assumes that the power went out, when it could have just been the elevator that had broken down. Either way, elevators are never set on the same power groups in buildings as the main rooms.
* When James commands Weezing to use Smog for the first time, his glove is missing.
* Through most of the Team Rocket motto and a little bit after, Jessie's eyes are different colors. This is most noticeable when she says "blast off at the speed of light."
* When Ash is chasing Team Rocket, he turns around after Ritchie calls after him and Ash's eyes are a lighter color than normal.
* After {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} is shown dizzy, Ritchie's eyes are blue.
* When Team Rocket gets blasted off, Arbok disappears.
* Ash initially cannot find his Poké Balls, save for {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. However, after {{AP|Pikachu}} and [[Sparky]] defeat Team Rocket, he immediately calls on {{AP|Pidgeotto}}.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[My Best Friends]]
* Misty mentions the chef asking for Delia's croquette recipe in the dub, but in the original it's clear she cooked it herself and she marvels at the difference from normal restaurant food.
* In the dub, Ash recognizes the Rocket trio in their disguises by James calling Jessie by name. In the original, he doesn't call her by name and instead he's suspicious because he said "we got what we came for". Also, Ritchie recognizes Team Rocket in the dub but not the original.
* At the campfire, Ash expresses worry he won't ever see his Pokémon again in the dub but more specifically worries that they are starving in the original.
* Team Rocket performs a Pokémon-themed parody of the folk song [[wikipedia:99 Bottles of Beer|99 Bottles of Beer]] in the dub on two separate occasions. In the original, they sing a different song with indistinct lyrics.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Opravdový přítel|A true friend}}
|da={{tt|En Vaskeægte Ven|A Genuine Friend}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|Un nouvel ami|A new friend}}
|de={{tt|Echte Freundschaft!|Real friendship!}}
|he=חבר בצרה {{tt|chaver betsara|Friend in trouble}}
|hi=एक सच्चा दोस्त {{tt|''Ek saccha dost''|A True Friend}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Az igaz barát|The True Friend}}
|it={{tt|Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro|Who finds a friend, finds a treasure}}
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EP077

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prevtitle=Fire and Ice |
nextcode=EP078 |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP077 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Fourth Round Rumble |
title_ja=くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！ |
title_ja_trans=Grass Field! Unexpected Rival! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=January 1, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 13, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|079}}
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'''The Fourth Round Rumble''' (Japanese: '''くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！''' ''Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!'') is the 77th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 1, 1999 and in the United States on November 13, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash's fourth battle on the Grass Field is against his toughest opponent yet! He battles Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City who brings a whole cheering section with her. Jeanette uses a powerful Scyther, which Ash has never battled before. Will his Bulbasaur be able whip Scyther's double team attack by using his reliable vine whip? To finish off the match, Jeanette brings out her Bellsprout which Ash feel is far inferior to his Pokémon. Once again, Ash lets his over-confidence take over.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are watching [[Gary Oak]]'s Round 4 match in the Rock Field. Gary's {{p|Nidoking}} is pitted against [[Melissa]]'s {{p|Golem}}. Nidoking charges with a {{m|Horn Attack}}, but Golem counters by grabbing on Nidoking's horn, then uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Nidoking is defeated and Gary is out of the competition. Frustrated by the defeat, Gary heads home. Ash thinks that he's going to lose his Round 4 match on the Grass Field as well, and becomes nervous, but Brock and Misty cheer him on. He then later learns, thanks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, that all of Pallet Town is cheering him on, which only makes him more nervous.

Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} have opened up a souvenir stand so they can make money, selling souvenirs and, when the souvenirs are sold out, fake [[badge|Gym Badges]] which Meowth made from bottlecaps; but like always, their true intention is to steal the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

At the Grass Field, Ash is getting ready for his next match with [[Jeanette Fisher]]. As always, Brock becomes lovestruck and starts to root for Jeanette. Misty admonishes Brock for that. Ash starts off with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and Jeanette uses {{p|Beedrill}}. The {{type|Bug}} Pokémon is about to hit Bulbasaur with {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Bulbasaur dodges it. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Beedrill counters with {{m|Twineedle}}. Bulbasaur dodges the attack again. Misty is hoping Jeanette may not have more Pokémon like her Beedrill, and Brock is hoping Jeanette doesn't have a boyfriend. Misty tells him, "There's no way that boyfriend is going to be you, mister, if that girl beats Ash!". Ash has Bulbasaur use {{m|Leech Seed}}, draining away Beedrill's energy. Brock becomes depressed that Beedrill is losing, but Misty angrily reminds him of who he should be rooting for. Ash then tells Bulbasaur to finish it off using {{m|Tackle}}. Jeanette's Beedrill faints and Bulbasaur wins.

Jeanette sends her next Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Bulbasaur launches a {{m|Razor Leaf}} at it, but Scyther uses {{m|Double Team}} to evade. Scyther gets in a few hits before Ash gets the idea to use {{m|Vine Whip}} on all the targets, so Bulbasaur will eventually hit the real one. The plan works, and Scyther is knocked out.

Unwavering, Jeanette sends out her last Pokémon - {{p|Bellsprout}}. Ash laughs at first, saying she must be desperate to use something so obviously weak. Bulbasaur uses a Tackle attack, but Bellsprout bends away in a wobble-like manner with ease, picks up Bulbasaur, repeatedly {{m|slam}}s him into the ground, and knocks Bulbasaur out.

Ash is shocked at this loss. Brock realizes that Jeanette's Bellsprout must be exceptionally trained, or else it would not be used in a League battle.

Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} to try to fight. Pikachu uses {{m|ThunderShock}}, but Bellsprout dodges the attack, and uses Razor Leaf. Pikachu was able to dodge and tries to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Bellsprout's roots keep him ingrained and immune to electric attacks. Pikachu now tries to do some punching and kick-boxing but Bellsprout slams Pikachu & defeats him.

Down to his last Pokémon, Ash pauses for a second and sends out... {{AP|Muk}}. Both Misty and Brock are shocked that Ash recalled Muk from Oak's lab as a backup Pokémon. Muk is able to absorb Bellsprout's Slam and Razor Leaf attacks with ease, then uses a {{m|Body Slam}} (essentially smothering Bellsprout) to finish it off.

Ash wins the battle, and has now cleared all four preliminary fields.

==Major events==
* {{Gary}} loses his fourth round battle, placing him in the Top 32 in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
* Gary heads back to [[Pallet Town]].
* {{Ash}} uses his {{AP|Muk}} in battle for the first time.
* Ash's Muk is revealed to know {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Ash wins his fourth and final preliminary round match in the Pokémon League and advances to the fifth round, securing him a place in the Indigo Stadium.
{{animeevents}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP077.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Gary}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Jeanette Fisher]]
* [[Melissa]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* Jeanette's cheerleaders

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP077.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bellsprout}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Beedrill}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Melissa]]'s)
* {{p|Beedrill}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] meeting hall (part one)
** Pokémon senryū summary: I want to see them once. [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]'s children.
* This episode marks the third appearance of [[James's Victreebel]]. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Victreebel's voice is low, but like in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', its voice is extremely screechy and high-pitched in this episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Fourth Round Rumble motto|variation of their motto}}.
* Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.
* This episode was banned in [[Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea]] due to Jeanette's Japanese clothing.
* On its original airing in Japan, it was followed by a two-hour [[clip show]], [[It's the New Year! Pocket Monsters Special!]].

===Errors===
[[File:EP077 error.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak's eyebrows]]
* In one shot, {{an|Professor Oak}}'s eyebrows change to large and gray.
* For a split second during the cut between the commercial break and the first half of the "Who's That Pokémon" segment, the first quarter second of the Japanese "Who's That Pokémon" segment can be seen. Though mostly obscured by the dubs whiteout transition effect, one can clearly make out the Japanese "Pocket Monster" logo in the lower right-hand corner.
* When Jeanette commands her Scyther to use {{m|Slash}}, the next command was a dubbing error. In the dub, Scyther uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. In the original Japanese version, it was {{m|Swift}}.
* Jeanette's Beedrill used {{m|Tackle}}, which Beedrill [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]] in the games.
* When the screen pans horizontally across the central flame, the stadium shifts repeatedly.
* Just after Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Bellsprout, the zig-zag mark is missing from under one of Ash's eyes.
* {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Vine Whip}} in the blurb are both lowercase.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Viridian City (song)|Viridian City]]
* When Gary loses and bids farewell to Ash in the original, he talks about not being smiled upon by the goddess of fortune and that his girls' tears are the only award he needs. In the dub, he talks about being distracted by their cheering but reassures them they'll get over it.
* Ash asks Pikachu if they should drop out in the dub but in the original he simply wonders if he can win.
* When Officer Jenny commands her {{p|Growlithe}} to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, she incorrectly refers to it as Arcanine in the dub, and its cry is also identical to the Arcanine in the previous episode. However, this error is corrected in Castilian Spanish dub.
* Team Rocket concludes the episode with a fast food themed version of their motto in the dub. In the original, the motto is unchanged until the last two lines.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Napínavý čtvrtý zápas|The tense fourth match}}
|da={{tt|Drama I Fjerde Runde|Drama In Fourth Round}}
|nl={{tt|Het Vierde Ronde Gerommel|The Fourth Round Rumble}}
|fi={{tt|Kuuma neljäs kierros|The hot fourth round}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Quatrième tour décisif|Decisive fourth round}}
|de={{tt|Hopp oder Top - Die Runde 4|Hopp or Top - round 4}}
|he=הסיבוב הרביעי {{tt|hasivuv harevi'ee|The Fourth Round}}
|hi=चोथा राऊंन्ड हुआ शुरू! {{tt|''Chautha Round Hua Shuru!''|The Fourth Round Starts!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|A negyedik forduló küzdelmei|The Struggles of the Fourth Round}}
|it={{tt|Una nuova vittoria|A new victory}}
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|pt_br={{tt|O Difícil Quarto Turno|The Hard Fourth Round}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡La cuarta ronda, tiembla!|Fourth round, it shakes!}}
|es_eu={{tt|La sonada cuarta ronda|The famed fourth round}}
|sv={{tt|Fjärde ronden|The fourth round}}
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epcode=EP077 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Fourth Round Rumble |
title_ja=くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！ |
title_ja_trans=Grass Field! Unexpected Rival! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=January 1, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 13, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
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olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|079}}
}}
'''The Fourth Round Rumble''' (Japanese: '''くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！''' ''Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!'') is the 77th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 1, 1999 and in the United States on November 13, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash's fourth battle on the Grass Field is against his toughest opponent yet! He battles Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City who brings a whole cheering section with her. Jeanette uses a powerful Scyther, which Ash has never battled before. Will his Bulbasaur be able whip Scyther's double team attack by using his reliable vine whip? To finish off the match, Jeanette brings out her Bellsprout which Ash feel is far inferior to his Pokémon. Once again, Ash lets his over-confidence take over.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are watching [[Gary Oak]]'s Round 4 match in the Rock Field. Gary's {{p|Nidoking}} is pitted against [[Melissa]]'s {{p|Golem}}. Nidoking charges with a {{m|Horn Attack}}, but Golem counters by grabbing on Nidoking's horn, then uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Nidoking is defeated and Gary is out of the competition. Frustrated by the defeat, Gary heads home. Ash thinks that he's going to lose his Round 4 match on the Grass Field as well, and becomes nervous, but Brock and Misty cheer him on. He then later learns, thanks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, that all of Pallet Town is cheering him on, which only makes him more nervous.

Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} have opened up a souvenir stand so they can make money, selling souvenirs and, when the souvenirs are sold out, fake [[badge|Gym Badges]] which Meowth made from bottlecaps; but like always, their true intention is to steal the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

At the Grass Field, Ash is getting ready for his next match with [[Jeanette Fisher]]. As always, Brock becomes lovestruck and starts to root for Jeanette. Misty admonishes Brock for that. Ash starts off with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and Jeanette uses {{p|Beedrill}}. The {{type|Bug}} Pokémon is about to hit Bulbasaur with {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Bulbasaur dodges it. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Beedrill counters with {{m|Twineedle}}. Bulbasaur dodges the attack again. Misty is hoping Jeanette may not have more Pokémon like her Beedrill, and Brock is hoping Jeanette doesn't have a boyfriend. Misty tells him, "There's no way that boyfriend is going to be you, mister, if that girl beats Ash!". Ash has Bulbasaur use {{m|Leech Seed}}, draining away Beedrill's energy. Brock becomes depressed that Beedrill is losing, but Misty angrily reminds him of who he should be rooting for. Ash then tells Bulbasaur to finish it off using {{m|Tackle}}. Jeanette's Beedrill faints and Bulbasaur wins.

Jeanette sends her next Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Bulbasaur launches a {{m|Razor Leaf}} at it, but Scyther uses {{m|Double Team}} to evade. Scyther gets in a few hits before Ash gets the idea to use {{m|Vine Whip}} on all the targets, so Bulbasaur will eventually hit the real one. The plan works, and Scyther is knocked out.

Unwavering, Jeanette sends out her last Pokémon - {{p|Bellsprout}}. Ash laughs at first, saying she must be desperate to use something so obviously weak. Bulbasaur uses a Tackle attack, but Bellsprout bends away in a wobble-like manner with ease, picks up Bulbasaur, repeatedly {{m|slam}}s him into the ground, and knocks Bulbasaur out.

Ash is shocked at this loss. Brock realizes that Jeanette's Bellsprout must be exceptionally trained, or else it would not be used in a League battle.

Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} to try to fight. Pikachu uses {{m|ThunderShock}}, but Bellsprout dodges the attack, and uses Razor Leaf. Pikachu was able to dodge and tries to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Bellsprout's roots keep him ingrained and immune to electric attacks. Pikachu now tries to do some punching and kick-boxing but Bellsprout slams Pikachu & defeats him.

Down to his last Pokémon, Ash pauses for a second and sends out... {{AP|Muk}}. Both Misty and Brock are shocked that Ash recalled Muk from Oak's lab as a backup Pokémon. Muk is able to absorb Bellsprout's Slam and Razor Leaf attacks with ease, then uses a {{m|Body Slam}} (essentially smothering Bellsprout) to finish it off.

Ash wins the battle, and has now cleared all four preliminary fields.

==Major events==
* {{Gary}} loses his fourth round battle, placing him in the Top 32 in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
* Gary heads back to [[Pallet Town]].
* {{Ash}} uses his {{AP|Muk}} in battle for the first time.
* Ash's Muk is revealed to know {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Ash wins his fourth and final preliminary round match in the Pokémon League and advances to the fifth round, securing him a place in the Indigo Stadium.
{{animeevents}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP077.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Gary}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Jeanette Fisher]]
* [[Melissa]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* Jeanette's cheerleaders

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP077.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bellsprout}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Beedrill}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Melissa]]'s)
* {{p|Beedrill}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] meeting hall (part one)
** Pokémon senryū summary: I want to see them once. [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]'s children.
* This episode marks the third appearance of [[James's Victreebel]]. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Victreebel's voice is low, but like in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', its voice is extremely screechy and high-pitched in this episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Fourth Round Rumble motto|variation of their motto}}.
* Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.
* This episode was banned in [[Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea]] due to Jeanette's Japanese clothing.
* On its original airing in Japan, it was followed by a two-hour [[clip show]], [[It's the New Year! Pocket Monsters Special!]].

===Errors===
[[File:EP077 error.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak's eyebrows]]
* In one shot, {{an|Professor Oak}}'s eyebrows change to large and gray.
* For a split second during the cut between the commercial break and the first half of the "Who's That Pokémon" segment, the first quarter second of the Japanese "Who's That Pokémon" segment can be seen. Though mostly obscured by the dubs whiteout transition effect, one can clearly make out the Japanese "Pocket Monster" logo in the lower right-hand corner.
* When Jeanette commands her Scyther to use {{m|Slash}}, the next command was a dubbing error. In the dub, Scyther uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. In the original Japanese version, it was {{m|Swift}}.
* Jeanette's Beedrill used {{m|Tackle}}, which Beedrill [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]] in the games.
* When the screen pans horizontally across the central flame, the stadium shifts repeatedly.
* Just after Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Bellsprout, the zig-zag mark is missing from under one of Ash's eyes.
* {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Vine Whip}} in the blurb are both lowercase.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Viridian City (song)|Viridian City]]

==In other languages==
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EP076

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title_en=Fire and Ice |
title_ja=こおりのフィールド！ほのおのたたかい！ |
title_ja_trans=Ice Field! Blazing Battle! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=December 24, 1998 |
broadcast_us=November 6, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
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scenario=武上純希 |
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art=玉川明洋 |
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'''Fire and Ice''' (Japanese: '''こおりのフィールド！ほのおのたたかい！''' ''Ice Field! Blazing Battle!'') is the 76th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 24, 1998 and in the United States on November 6, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash's second battle takes place on the Rock Field where he relies on his Squirtle to hopefully take down a Nidorino. In between matches, Ash needs to drop off his Pokémon at the Pokémon Center to have them taken care of. Team Rocket takes this opportunity to make one more attempt at stealing Pikachu. They set up a Pokémon Center of their own and when Ash drops off his Pokéballs, they grab them and run! When he finally gets his Pokémon back, Ash must race to make it to his third match of competition, which will be held on the Ice Field.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} is in his second preliminary {{pkmn|battle}}, on the Rock field. Both he and his opponent are down to their last {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Ash sends out {{AP|Squirtle}}, while the opponent sends out {{p|Nidorino}}. Both put up a fierce fight, but Squirtle manages to win with a {{m|Skull Bash}}, allowing Ash to advance to the third round.

It is revealed that {{an|Gary}} was watching Ash's battle with his cheerleaders. He says that Ash is acting like he won the whole competition after winning "two easy matches". He then says, "He better enjoy all his celebratin' now, 'cause when his luck runs out, Ash Ketchum won't have anything to cheer about. Unless he wants to cheer for me, right girls? Hah!" His cheerleaders chant his name happily at this. While he is speaking, he seems jealous and a bit spiteful toward Ash.

Ash and {{ashfr}} search for a [[Pokémon Center]] so Ash can heal his Pokémon before the third round. The centers are crowded and many [[Nurse Joy]]s and [[Officer Jenny|Jennies]] are everywhere in the streets. Brock's love meter skyrockets at this rate. {{TRT}} relishes this opportunity to swipe {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} and they do so by opening a fake Pokémon Center. After Team Rocket reveals their true identities to Ash and company, they are about to escape with Ash's stolen Pokémon, but Brock's {{TP|Brock|Onix}} stops them and gives Ash his Pokémon back. After biting open a hole in the balloon, Onix sends Team Rocket blasting off again! After fending off Team Rocket, the group then hears that new Pokémon will be admitted into the Pokémon Center. Ash takes this opportunity to heal his Pokémon.

Ash is now in the middle of the third round match with [[Pete Pebbleman]] in the Ice Field. Both Trainers each won the first round of the match. Ash uses {{AP|Kingler}} for the battle, while Pete uses {{p|Cloyster}} for the battle. Ash tells Kingler to use {{m|Crabhammer}}, while Pete orders Cloyster to use {{m|Withdraw}}. This doesn't look good for Ash since Cloyster used Withdraw. Kingler will get worn out from using Crabhammer, but {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} encourage Ash to keep going, because Cloyster is still losing health despite the defense boost. Kingler keeps hitting Cloyster with its Crabhammer until Cloyster's shell finally cracks, [[fainting|knocking it out]]. Pete recalls Cloyster and sends out {{p|Arcanine}}. Kingler tries a {{m|Bubble}} attack, but Pete's Arcanine dodges it and uses {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Kingler is defeated. Ash recalls Kingler and sends {{AP|Pikachu}} into the battlefield. Pikachu uses {{m|Agility}}, but Arcanine is trying to stop him with a {{m|Fire Blast}}. The Fire Blast attacks melt the field. Pikachu dives into the water, then uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Pete's Arcanine is defeated, and Ash is heading for the fourth round.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] is revealed to know {{m|Withdraw}}.
* {{Ash}} wins his second and third {{pkmn|battle|matches}} in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP076.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]s from many different cities
* [[Officer Jenny]]s from many different cities
* [[Pete Pebbleman]]
* Unnamed {{p|Nidorino}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP076.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Koffing}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Nidorino}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; flashback)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Mandi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Cloyster}} ([[Pete Pebbleman]]'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Pete Pebbleman]]'s)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] tournament format
** Pokémon senryū summary: On the field, choosing the Pokémon, is difficult.
* The episode's title has the same name as one of Robert Frost's Poems.
* {{Ash}}'s challenger on the Rock Field is left unnamed in both versions.
* {{an|Brock}}'s ability to identify fake [[Nurse Joy]]s is first seen in this episode.
* As Ash is looking for a place to eat he passes a movie theater with a poster for ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', the movie of which he helped produce.
* This is one of the very few times in the anime that {{TRT}} refers to Ash by his first name instead of as 'twerp' or 'brat'.
* After [[James]] suggests to [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} that he has a plan to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}, Team Rocket [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] by saying "So let's all get to work and get on with the show!"
* This episode's title is formatted as ''Fire And Ice'' on the DVD menu of [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)|Australian DVDs]].

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub version, when Misty refers to Hit Points her words are mistranslated as Attack Points (Pontos de Ataque).
* On the posters in the village, the é in Pokémon lacks its accent.
* While Team Rocket is reciting their motto the white piece of paper behind them covering part of the "R" is missing the blue design and text.
* On the Ice Field, the announcer says that each contestant has won one match each, but Ash had actually won two already.
* On the Rock Field, the announcer says that the battle is ''just beginning'', and that each Trainer has only ''one'' Pokémon remaining.
* As the [[Officer Jenny]]s run past Ash and Misty, Ash comments on the large amount of them. However, when a group of Nurse Joys run past, Misty calls them Officer Jennys instead.
* Misty says that Brock and Ash need to get all of their Pokémon back, but only Ash's Pikachu was stolen.
* The scoreboard prior to Ash's battle on the Ice Field erroneously shows him as the Red Competitor on the right side when he's the Green Competitor on the right side.
* Nidorino only attacked without his Trainer's commands.
* When Brock tells Misty that Ash was "starving", Brock's shirt collar is discolored, making it look like his head is disconnected to the rest of his body.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]]
* North American DVD releases and [[Pokémon TV]] cut roughly 13 seconds from this episode. Immediately after Ash and Pikachu pass by the movie theater showing ''Pokémon in Love'', there are several shots showing Pokémon-related merchandise, including Clefairy figures, Gengar cotton candy, and Cubone bobbleheads. Pikachu taps the head on one of the bobbleheads, causing it to bob and say its name. Ash and Pikachu laugh and move on. This segment is still present in the broadcast and streaming versions, as well as Australian DVDs.
* Ash's "collection plate" joke is dub-only; in the original he just states he doesn't have any money.
* Ash asks Pikachu if he's practicing to be in the circus while spinning a plate but in the original he warns him the people in the restaurant will get angry.
* In the original, Team Rocket references getting expensive makeup from [[Hollywood]] and having to patch together their older balloons; in the dub they talk about taking a vacation and leaving with Pikachu as a souvenir.
* {{an|Misty}} mentions {{stat|Hit Points}} in the dub, the only time it is referenced in the anime. She just talks about "taking damage" in the original, however.
* The "take a dive" misunderstanding was originally referring to a Japanese proverb equivalent to "fortune favors the bold", but with the Japanese word for float (浮かぶ).

==In other languages==
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EP075

2018-01-19T00:21:57Z

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broadcast_jp=December 17, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 30, 1999 |
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'''Round One - Begin!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！''' ''Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!'') is the 75th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 17, 1998 and in the United States on October 30, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's day one of the Pokémon League Tournament and the trainers learn where they will be competing in their first round battle and who their first opponent will be. We find Ash as he's checking into the Pokémon Village where he's told his first battle will be held on the Water Field. Since Misty's specialty is water Pokémon she offers to let him use some of hers, but Ash declines. Professor Oak suggests that he not go into battle with Squirtle as his only water Pokémon and sends over Krabby as a back up. Against the advice of his coaches, Brock and Misty, Ash begins the battle by using his Krabby who's never fought before. 

==Plot==
With the opening ceremonies behind them, {{Ash}} and his friends begin to prepare for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. After registering, Ash learns that he must first pass through four preliminary battles on four unique battlefields (Grass, Water, Ice, and Rock) to qualify for battling inside Indigo Stadium. The lady at the registry has Ash go through a random selection, and he is assigned to battle on the Water field later that day against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Mandi]], who refers to himself as "Mandi the Astounding."

Since he is assigned to the Water field, Ash plans to rely on {{AP|Squirtle}} for the battle. {{an|Misty}} suggests that it might not be enough. The group runs into {{an|Gary}}, who is battling on the Ice field, who mockingly wishes Ash luck as he wants to be the one to defeat him, and he walks away laughing with his cheerleaders. At that moment, Ash receives a call from {{an|Professor Oak}}, who suggests he swap out one of his [[Pokémon]]. Ash decides to recall {{AP|Krabby|Kingler}} to boost his team. Misty is worried because Ash had never used Krabby before, but Ash is confident in the Pokémon.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is posing as a news crew to try to find rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to steal. However, they were not having much luck. In one of their "Interviews", they come across Mandi, whose cocky attitude makes Jessie angry enough to nearly blow their cover. Before she can make true on her words though, James and Meowth remind her of their mission and that they should keep their cover intact.

Ash's battle on the Water field soon begins. Misty and Brock get special seats behind Ash's podium on the battlefield to act as his coaches during the fights. After receiving a surprise good luck from Team Rocket from the commentary booth (which also leads to their arrest by all of Kanto's Officer Jennys), Ash starts with Krabby right away, and Mandi uses an {{p|Exeggutor}}. Krabby jumps into the pool, but Exeggutor uses its {{m|Psychic}} ability to create a whirlpool, revealing Krabby's hiding space. Mandi then orders an {{m|Egg Bomb}}, knocking Krabby into the whirlpool and preventing it from using any attacks. Ash tries to recall Krabby, but the whirlpool prevents him from doing so. Suddenly, Krabby escapes from the vortex, and Ash orders Krabby to use {{m|Vice Grip}} on Exeggutor's leaves, stopping its attacks. Hanging on tightly, Krabby uses {{m|Leer}} to immobilize Exeggutor and uses a {{m|Stomp}} attack to knock it out.

Krabby stands triumphant over Exeggutor, and suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}. Mandi, still confident, sends out his second Pokémon, a {{p|Seadra}}. Seadra uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge Kingler's {{m|Water Gun}}, but Kingler manages to slow it down with a {{m|Bubble}} attack and then knocks Seadra out of the fight with {{m|Crabhammer}}.

Mandi, undaunted, sends out his last Pokémon, a {{p|Golbat}}. Brock worried that this could be bad for Ash; Kingler is weak against air attacks. Misty suggests Ash switch to {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Ash stands by his Pokémon. Golbat manages to evade Kingler's attacks, dealing a great amount of damage in the process. But Ash remains firm and orders Kingler to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Kingler's shot hit Golbat dead-on, knocking it out and winning Ash his first Indigo League victory.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} uses his {{p|Krabby}} in {{pkmn|battle}} for the first time.
* Ash's Krabby is revealed to know {{m|Harden}}, {{m|Vice Grip}}, {{m|Leer}}, and {{m|Stomp}}.
* Ash's Krabby [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Ash's Kingler is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Crabhammer}}.
* Ash's Kingler learns {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash wins his first round match of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] using only his Kingler.
* {{Gary}} also wins his first round match.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Kingler]]

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{Gary}}
* [[Officer Jenny]] (multiple)
* [[Mandi]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Nidoran♂}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Seaking}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; evolves)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Mandi]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Mandi]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Gloom}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Seaking}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Moltres}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Pokémon League]] participation
** Pokémon senryū summary: If you win the league, be sure to praise them, your Pokémon.
* This episode marks the first time when a {{type|Water}} Pokémon owned by Ash has evolved. The second time wouldn't occur until ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', 777 episodes later.
* In the English dub, no [[gender]] for the "Who's That Pokémon?" feature was given, only "Nidoran". The picture and [[cry]] was of the {{p|Nidoran♂|male Nidoran}}.
* Team Rocket's bogus news network was called "Lovely Charming Network", a reference to their Japanese {{motto}} where they introduce themselves as "the lovely charming villains".
* The blurb on the present-day pokemon.com for this episode is mistakenly listed as the blurb from the episode that [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/02_21-round-one-begin/ aired two weeks] before this one.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.

===Errors===

* When a random Trainer is showing off his Pokémon to {{TRT}}, he holds up a {{ball|Poké}} containing a {{p|Raticate}}, yet a picture of a {{p|Venomoth}} appears. When he holds up the Poké Ball containing Venomoth, the next scene shows him staring at Team Rocket's camera, with his mouth not moving when he says "And a Venomoth!" in the dub. In the Japanese version he only showed off one Pokémon and a Venomoth.
* When Ash used the video phone to talk to Professor Oak, Ash put the phone against his ear and used the screen when Ash's mom and Professor Oak only used the screen.
* After Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, he looks at its Pokedex entry. The entry for Kingler states that "[Its] claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower". In fact, horsepower is a unit of power which is energy divided by time—not at all related to pressure. A better unit would be {{wp|pounds per square inch}}.
* When Mandi's Golbat used {{m|Double Team}}, it looked more like {{m|Teleport}}.
* Right after {{Ash}} defeats Mandi, the black background of the big screen disappears when the screen changes to congratulate the winner.
** This also happens after {{Gary}}'s battle, therefore it may have been intentional and was simply changed in future episodes.
* After {{Ash}} tries to recall {{AP|Krabby}}, the announcer states that Exeggutor's {{m|Barrage}} was preventing him from doing so, when it was really Egg Bomb.
* {{p|Seaking}} is said to use {{m|Horn Drill}} against {{p|Tentacruel}}, but it was actually a {{m|Horn Attack}}.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* In the dub, after Mandi summoned a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} during his magic trick, {{MTR}} referred to the Pidgey as {{p|Pidgeotto}}. In the original version, Meowth doesn't name the Pokémon at all.
* In the original, Gary says Ash is lucky to not be up against him, then speaks of a promise he supposedly made that Ash would lose, prompting Ash to question where said promise came from. In the dub, Gary says he'd feel terrible if Ash lost, then tells Ash he wants the pleasure of beating him as a Pokémon Master. Ash then responds with a sarcastic remark about Gary's overconfidence.
* Gary's comments on the battle to the news reporter are a bit more goading towards Ash in the dub. In the original, he just says he's relieved because everything went according to plan.
* Brock saying he wants a chocolate shake in response to Ash and the stadium shaking is nowhere to be found in the original; instead he unconvincingly claims that he isn't nervous neither.
* On the Water Field in the dub, the announcer says that the battle is ''about to begin'', but one Trainer has two Pokémon remaining, and the other has one Pokémon remaining. In the original, he says it's about to end.
* The PA makes [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|a reference to a real-life event]] in the dub by saying that {{p|Exeggutor}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} makes the scene look like the {{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July}}. In the original, he just says it looks like fireworks.
* The trainer's book says that Trainers should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint in the dub. In the original, it says that the second round is two days later.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AAFFAA|bordercolor=FFAAAA
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝聯盟開幕，水之場地！|Pokémon League Begins, Water Battlefield!}}
|cs={{tt|První zápas|The first match}}
|da={{tt|Første Omgang Kæmp|First Round of Battle}}
|nl={{tt|De Eerste Ronde!|The First Round}}
|fi={{tt|Ensimmäinen kierros alkaa|The first round begins}}{{tt|*|The same Finnish title is also later used for DP174 ''Last Call — First Round!''}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Ligue Pokémon : Premier tour|Pokémon League: 1st turn}}
|de={{tt|Ring frei zur Runde 1|Ring clear for round 1}}
|he=סיבוב ראשון {{tt|sivuv rishon|First Round}}
|hi=पेहेला मुकाबला - शुरू! {{tt|Pehla Muqabla - Shuru!|First Battle - Start!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Az első forduló|The First Round}}
|it={{tt|Quando si scatena l'azione!|When the action runs wild!}}
|ko=제1차전 물경기장
|no={{tt|Klart for første runde|Ready for first round}}
|pl={{tt|Runda pierwsza rozpoczęta|The first round began}}
|pt_br={{tt|Começa o Primeiro Round!|The First Round Begins!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Primeiro Assalto - Começar!|Round One - Begin!}}
|ro={{tt|Runda Întâi - Începeți!|Round One - Begin!}}
|ru={{tt|Первый раунд — Начали!|First round - Begin!}}'''
|es_la={{tt|La primera ronda... ¡Comienza!|The first round... ¡Begin!}}
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|sv={{tt|Premiärmatchen|The opening match}}
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epcode=EP075 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Round One - Begin! |
title_ja=ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon League Opens! Water Field! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=December 17, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 30, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=横田和 |
director=大町繁 |
art=たけだゆうさく |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|077}}
}}

'''Round One - Begin!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！''' ''Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!'') is the 75th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 17, 1998 and in the United States on October 30, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's day one of the Pokémon League Tournament and the trainers learn where they will be competing in their first round battle and who their first opponent will be. We find Ash as he's checking into the Pokémon Village where he's told his first battle will be held on the Water Field. Since Misty's specialty is water Pokémon she offers to let him use some of hers, but Ash declines. Professor Oak suggests that he not go into battle with Squirtle as his only water Pokémon and sends over Krabby as a back up. Against the advice of his coaches, Brock and Misty, Ash begins the battle by using his Krabby who's never fought before. 

==Plot==
With the opening ceremonies behind them, {{Ash}} and his friends begin to prepare for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. After registering, Ash learns that he must first pass through four preliminary battles on four unique battlefields (Grass, Water, Ice, and Rock) to qualify for battling inside Indigo Stadium. The lady at the registry has Ash go through a random selection, and he is assigned to battle on the Water field later that day against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Mandi]], who refers to himself as "Mandi the Astounding."

Since he is assigned to the Water field, Ash plans to rely on {{AP|Squirtle}} for the battle. {{an|Misty}} suggests that it might not be enough. The group runs into {{an|Gary}}, who is battling on the Ice field, who mockingly wishes Ash luck as he wants to be the one to defeat him, and he walks away laughing with his cheerleaders. At that moment, Ash receives a call from {{an|Professor Oak}}, who suggests he swap out one of his [[Pokémon]]. Ash decides to recall {{AP|Krabby|Kingler}} to boost his team. Misty is worried because Ash had never used Krabby before, but Ash is confident in the Pokémon.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is posing as a news crew to try to find rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to steal. However, they were not having much luck. In one of their "Interviews", they come across Mandi, whose cocky attitude makes Jessie angry enough to nearly blow their cover. Before she can make true on her words though, James and Meowth remind her of their mission and that they should keep their cover intact.

Ash's battle on the Water field soon begins. Misty and Brock get special seats behind Ash's podium on the battlefield to act as his coaches during the fights. After receiving a surprise good luck from Team Rocket from the commentary booth (which also leads to their arrest by all of Kanto's Officer Jennys), Ash starts with Krabby right away, and Mandi uses an {{p|Exeggutor}}. Krabby jumps into the pool, but Exeggutor uses its {{m|Psychic}} ability to create a whirlpool, revealing Krabby's hiding space. Mandi then orders an {{m|Egg Bomb}}, knocking Krabby into the whirlpool and preventing it from using any attacks. Ash tries to recall Krabby, but the whirlpool prevents him from doing so. Suddenly, Krabby escapes from the vortex, and Ash orders Krabby to use {{m|Vice Grip}} on Exeggutor's leaves, stopping its attacks. Hanging on tightly, Krabby uses {{m|Leer}} to immobilize Exeggutor and uses a {{m|Stomp}} attack to knock it out.

Krabby stands triumphant over Exeggutor, and suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}. Mandi, still confident, sends out his second Pokémon, a {{p|Seadra}}. Seadra uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge Kingler's {{m|Water Gun}}, but Kingler manages to slow it down with a {{m|Bubble}} attack and then knocks Seadra out of the fight with {{m|Crabhammer}}.

Mandi, undaunted, sends out his last Pokémon, a {{p|Golbat}}. Brock worried that this could be bad for Ash; Kingler is weak against air attacks. Misty suggests Ash switch to {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Ash stands by his Pokémon. Golbat manages to evade Kingler's attacks, dealing a great amount of damage in the process. But Ash remains firm and orders Kingler to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Kingler's shot hit Golbat dead-on, knocking it out and winning Ash his first Indigo League victory.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} uses his {{p|Krabby}} in {{pkmn|battle}} for the first time.
* Ash's Krabby is revealed to know {{m|Harden}}, {{m|Vice Grip}}, {{m|Leer}}, and {{m|Stomp}}.
* Ash's Krabby [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Ash's Kingler is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Crabhammer}}.
* Ash's Kingler learns {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash wins his first round match of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] using only his Kingler.
* {{Gary}} also wins his first round match.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Kingler]]

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{Gary}}
* [[Officer Jenny]] (multiple)
* [[Mandi]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Nidoran♂}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Seaking}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; evolves)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Mandi]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Mandi]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Gloom}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Seaking}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Moltres}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Pokémon League]] participation
** Pokémon senryū summary: If you win the league, be sure to praise them, your Pokémon.
* This episode marks the first time when a {{type|Water}} Pokémon owned by Ash has evolved. The second time wouldn't occur until ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', 777 episodes later.
* In the English dub, no [[gender]] for the "Who's That Pokémon?" feature was given, only "Nidoran". The picture and [[cry]] was of the {{p|Nidoran♂|male Nidoran}}.
* Team Rocket's bogus news network was called "Lovely Charming Network", a reference to their Japanese {{motto}} where they introduce themselves as "the lovely charming villains".
* The blurb on the present-day pokemon.com for this episode is mistakenly listed as the blurb from the episode that [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/02_21-round-one-begin/ aired two weeks] before this one.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.

===Errors===

* When a random Trainer is showing off his Pokémon to {{TRT}}, he holds up a {{ball|Poké}} containing a {{p|Raticate}}, yet a picture of a {{p|Venomoth}} appears. When he holds up the Poké Ball containing Venomoth, the next scene shows him staring at Team Rocket's camera, with his mouth not moving when he says "And a Venomoth!" in the dub. In the Japanese version he only showed off one Pokémon and a Venomoth.
* When Ash used the video phone to talk to Professor Oak, Ash put the phone against his ear and used the screen when Ash's mom and Professor Oak only used the screen.
* After Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, he looks at its Pokedex entry. The entry for Kingler states that "[Its] claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower". In fact, horsepower is a unit of power which is energy divided by time—not at all related to pressure. A better unit would be {{wp|pounds per square inch}}.
* When Mandi's Golbat used {{m|Double Team}}, it looked more like {{m|Teleport}}.
* Right after {{Ash}} defeats Mandi, the black background of the big screen disappears when the screen changes to congratulate the winner.
** This also happens after {{Gary}}'s battle, therefore it may have been intentional and was simply changed in future episodes.
* After {{Ash}} tries to recall {{AP|Krabby}}, the announcer states that Exeggutor's {{m|Barrage}} was preventing him from doing so, when it was really Egg Bomb.
* On the Ice Field, the announcer says that the battle is ''just beginning'', but one Trainer has two Pokémon remaining, and the other has one Pokémon remaining.
* {{p|Seaking}} is said to use {{m|Horn Drill}} against {{p|Tentacruel}}, but it was actually a {{m|Horn Attack}}.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* In the dub, after Mandi summoned a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} during his magic trick, {{MTR}} referred to the Pidgey as {{p|Pidgeotto}}. In the original version, Meowth doesn't name the Pokémon at all.
* In the original, Gary says Ash is lucky to not be up against him, then speaks of a promise he supposedly made that Ash would lose, prompting Ash to question where said promise came from. In the dub, Gary says he'd feel terrible if Ash lost, then tells Ash he wants the pleasure of beating him as a Pokémon Master. Ash then responds with a sarcastic remark about Gary's overconfidence.
* Gary's comments on the battle to the news reporter are a bit more goading towards Ash in the dub. In the original, he just says he's relieved because everything went according to plan.
* Brock saying he wants a chocolate shake in response to Ash and the stadium shaking is nowhere to be found in the original; instead he unconvincingly claims that he isn't nervous neither.
* The PA makes [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|a reference to a real-life event]] by saying that {{p|Exeggutor}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} makes the scene look like the {{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July}}.
* The trainer's book says that Trainers should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint in the dub. In the original, it says that the second round is two days later.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AAFFAA|bordercolor=FFAAAA
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝聯盟開幕，水之場地！|Pokémon League Begins, Water Battlefield!}}
|cs={{tt|První zápas|The first match}}
|da={{tt|Første Omgang Kæmp|First Round of Battle}}
|nl={{tt|De Eerste Ronde!|The First Round}}
|fi={{tt|Ensimmäinen kierros alkaa|The first round begins}}{{tt|*|The same Finnish title is also later used for DP174 ''Last Call — First Round!''}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Ligue Pokémon : Premier tour|Pokémon League: 1st turn}}
|de={{tt|Ring frei zur Runde 1|Ring clear for round 1}}
|he=סיבוב ראשון {{tt|sivuv rishon|First Round}}
|hi=पेहेला मुकाबला - शुरू! {{tt|Pehla Muqabla - Shuru!|First Battle - Start!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Az első forduló|The First Round}}
|it={{tt|Quando si scatena l'azione!|When the action runs wild!}}
|ko=제1차전 물경기장
|no={{tt|Klart for første runde|Ready for first round}}
|pl={{tt|Runda pierwsza rozpoczęta|The first round began}}
|pt_br={{tt|Começa o Primeiro Round!|The First Round Begins!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Primeiro Assalto - Começar!|Round One - Begin!}}
|ro={{tt|Runda Întâi - Începeți!|Round One - Begin!}}
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|es_la={{tt|La primera ronda... ¡Comienza!|The first round... ¡Begin!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Comienza la primera ronda!|The first round begins!}}
|sv={{tt|Premiärmatchen|The opening match}}
}}
{{-}}

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EP075

2018-01-18T18:38:06Z

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title_en=Round One - Begin! |
title_ja=ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon League Opens! Water Field! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=December 17, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 30, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=横田和 |
director=大町繁 |
art=たけだゆうさく |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|077}}
}}

'''Round One - Begin!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！''' ''Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!'') is the 75th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 17, 1998 and in the United States on October 30, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's day one of the Pokémon League Tournament and the trainers learn where they will be competing in their first round battle and who their first opponent will be. We find Ash as he's checking into the Pokémon Village where he's told his first battle will be held on the Water Field. Since Misty's specialty is water Pokémon she offers to let him use some of hers, but Ash declines. Professor Oak suggests that he not go into battle with Squirtle as his only water Pokémon and sends over Krabby as a back up. Against the advice of his coaches, Brock and Misty, Ash begins the battle by using his Krabby who's never fought before. 

==Plot==
With the opening ceremonies behind them, {{Ash}} and his friends begin to prepare for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. After registering, Ash learns that he must first pass through four preliminary battles on four unique battlefields (Grass, Water, Ice, and Rock) to qualify for battling inside Indigo Stadium. The lady at the registry has Ash go through a random selection, and he is assigned to battle on the Water field later that day against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Mandi]], who refers to himself as "Mandi the Astounding."

Since he is assigned to the Water field, Ash plans to rely on {{AP|Squirtle}} for the battle. {{an|Misty}} suggests that it might not be enough. The group runs into {{an|Gary}}, who is battling on the Ice field, who mockingly wishes Ash luck as he wants to be the one to defeat him, and he walks away laughing with his cheerleaders. At that moment, Ash receives a call from {{an|Professor Oak}}, who suggests he swap out one of his [[Pokémon]]. Ash decides to recall {{AP|Krabby|Kingler}} to boost his team. Misty is worried because Ash had never used Krabby before, but Ash is confident in the Pokémon.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is posing as a news crew to try to find rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to steal. However, they were not having much luck. In one of their "Interviews", they come across Mandi, whose cocky attitude makes Jessie angry enough to nearly blow their cover. Before she can make true on her words though, James and Meowth remind her of their mission and that they should keep their cover intact.

Ash's battle on the Water field soon begins. Misty and Brock get special seats behind Ash's podium on the battlefield to act as his coaches during the fights. After receiving a surprise good luck from Team Rocket from the commentary booth (which also leads to their arrest by all of Kanto's Officer Jennys), Ash starts with Krabby right away, and Mandi uses an {{p|Exeggutor}}. Krabby jumps into the pool, but Exeggutor uses its {{m|Psychic}} ability to create a whirlpool, revealing Krabby's hiding space. Mandi then orders an {{m|Egg Bomb}}, knocking Krabby into the whirlpool and preventing it from using any attacks. Ash tries to recall Krabby, but the whirlpool prevents him from doing so. Suddenly, Krabby escapes from the vortex, and Ash orders Krabby to use {{m|Vice Grip}} on Exeggutor's leaves, stopping its attacks. Hanging on tightly, Krabby uses {{m|Leer}} to immobilize Exeggutor and uses a {{m|Stomp}} attack to knock it out.

Krabby stands triumphant over Exeggutor, and suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}. Mandi, still confident, sends out his second Pokémon, a {{p|Seadra}}. Seadra uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge Kingler's {{m|Water Gun}}, but Kingler manages to slow it down with a {{m|Bubble}} attack and then knocks Seadra out of the fight with {{m|Crabhammer}}.

Mandi, undaunted, sends out his last Pokémon, a {{p|Golbat}}. Brock worried that this could be bad for Ash; Kingler is weak against air attacks. Misty suggests Ash switch to {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Ash stands by his Pokémon. Golbat manages to evade Kingler's attacks, dealing a great amount of damage in the process. But Ash remains firm and orders Kingler to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Kingler's shot hit Golbat dead-on, knocking it out and winning Ash his first Indigo League victory.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} uses his {{p|Krabby}} in {{pkmn|battle}} for the first time.
* Ash's Krabby is revealed to know {{m|Harden}}, {{m|Vice Grip}}, {{m|Leer}}, and {{m|Stomp}}.
* Ash's Krabby [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Ash's Kingler is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Crabhammer}}.
* Ash's Kingler learns {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash wins his first round match of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] using only his Kingler.
* {{Gary}} also wins his first round match.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Kingler]]

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{Gary}}
* [[Officer Jenny]] (multiple)
* [[Mandi]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Nidoran♂}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Seaking}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; evolves)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Mandi]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Mandi]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Gloom}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Seaking}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Moltres}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Pokémon League]] participation
** Pokémon senryū summary: If you win the league, be sure to praise them, your Pokémon.
* This episode marks the first time when a {{type|Water}} Pokémon owned by Ash has evolved. The second time wouldn't occur until ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', 777 episodes later.
* In the English dub, no [[gender]] for the "Who's That Pokémon?" feature was given, only "Nidoran". The picture and [[cry]] was of the {{p|Nidoran♂|male Nidoran}}.
* Team Rocket's bogus news network was called "Lovely Charming Network", a reference to their Japanese {{motto}} where they introduce themselves as "the lovely charming villains".
* The PA makes [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|a reference to a real-life event]] by saying that {{p|Exeggutor}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} makes the scene look like the {{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July}}.
* The blurb on the present-day pokemon.com for this episode is mistakenly listed as the blurb from the episode that [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/02_21-round-one-begin/ aired two weeks] before this one.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.

===Errors===

* In the dub, after Mandi summoned a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} during his magic trick, {{MTR}} referred to the Pidgey as {{p|Pidgeotto}}. In the original version, Meowth doesn't name the Pokémon at all.
* When a random Trainer is showing off his Pokémon to {{TRT}}, he holds up a {{ball|Poké}} containing a {{p|Raticate}}, yet a picture of a {{p|Venomoth}} appears. When he holds up the Poké Ball containing Venomoth, the next scene shows him staring at Team Rocket's camera, with his mouth not moving when he says "And a Venomoth!" in the dub. In the Japanese version he only showed off one Pokémon and a Venomoth.
* When Ash used the video phone to talk to Professor Oak, Ash put the phone against his ear and used the screen when Ash's mom and Professor Oak only used the screen.
* After Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, he looks at its Pokedex entry. The entry for Kingler states that "[Its] claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower". In fact, horsepower is a unit of power which is energy divided by time—not at all related to pressure. A better unit would be {{wp|pounds per square inch}}.
* When Mandi's Golbat used {{m|Double Team}}, it looked more like {{m|Teleport}}.
* Right after {{Ash}} defeats Mandi, the black background of the big screen disappears when the screen changes to congratulate the winner.
** This also happens after {{Gary}}'s battle, therefore it may have been intentional and was simply changed in future episodes.
* After {{Ash}} tries to recall {{AP|Krabby}}, the announcer states that Exeggutor's {{m|Barrage}} was preventing him from doing so, when it was really Egg Bomb.
* On the Ice Field, the announcer says that the battle is ''just beginning'', but one Trainer has two Pokémon remaining, and the other has one Pokémon remaining.
* {{p|Seaking}} is said to use {{m|Horn Drill}} against {{p|Tentacruel}}, but it was actually a {{m|Horn Attack}}.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* In the original, Gary says Ash is lucky to not be up against him, then speaks of a promise he supposedly made that Ash would lose, prompting Ash to question where said promise came from. In the dub, Gary says he'd feel terrible if Ash lost, then tells Ash he wants the pleasure of beating him as a Pokémon Master. Ash then responds with a sarcastic remark about Gary's overconfidence.
* Gary's comments on the battle to the news reporter are a bit more goading towards Ash in the dub. In the original, he just says he's relieved because everything went according to plan.
* Brock saying he wants a chocolate shake in response to Ash and the stadium shaking is nowhere to be found in the original; instead he unconvincingly claims that he isn't nervous neither.
* The trainer's book says that Trainers should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint in the dub. In the original, it says that the second round is two days later.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|První zápas|The first match}}
|da={{tt|Første Omgang Kæmp|First Round of Battle}}
|nl={{tt|De Eerste Ronde!|The First Round}}
|fi={{tt|Ensimmäinen kierros alkaa|The first round begins}}{{tt|*|The same Finnish title is also later used for DP174 ''Last Call — First Round!''}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Ligue Pokémon : Premier tour|Pokémon League: 1st turn}}
|de={{tt|Ring frei zur Runde 1|Ring clear for round 1}}
|he=סיבוב ראשון {{tt|sivuv rishon|First Round}}
|hi=पेहेला मुकाबला - शुरू! {{tt|Pehla Muqabla - Shuru!|First Battle - Start!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Az első forduló|The First Round}}
|it={{tt|Quando si scatena l'azione!|When the action runs wild!}}
|ko=제1차전 물경기장
|no={{tt|Klart for første runde|Ready for first round}}
|pl={{tt|Runda pierwsza rozpoczęta|The first round began}}
|pt_br={{tt|Começa o Primeiro Round!|The First Round Begins!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Primeiro Assalto - Começar!|Round One - Begin!}}
|ro={{tt|Runda Întâi - Începeți!|Round One - Begin!}}
|ru={{tt|Первый раунд — Начали!|First round - Begin!}}'''
|es_la={{tt|La primera ronda... ¡Comienza!|The first round... ¡Begin!}}
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|sv={{tt|Premiärmatchen|The opening match}}
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EP074

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epcode=EP074 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=All Fired Up! |
title_ja=ファイヤー！ポケモンリーグかいかいしき！ |
title_ja_trans=Fire! Pokémon League Opening Ceremony! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=December 10, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 23, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Type: Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=井硲清高 |
director=元永慶太郎 |
art=依田正彦 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|076}}
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'''All Fired Up!''' (Japanese: '''ファイヤー！ポケモンリーグかいかいしき！''' ''{{tt|Fire|Moltres}}! Pokémon League Opening Ceremony!'') is the 74th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 10, 1998 and in the United States on October 23, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the day before the Pokémon League Tournament, Ash, Brock and Misty watch as the torchbearer runs by on his way to Indigo stadium. They learn that it is the flame of a Moltres, a legendary Pokémon that stands for the whole spirit of the Pokémon League that lights the torch. Ash's excitement and nervousness build up to the next morning as he joins the other trainers in the march of the athletes. But, its Team Rocket once again who tries to spoil the moment when they attempt to steal the flame of the Moltres.

==Plot==
The episode begins as {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} approach [[Indigo Plateau]]. Ash releases a loud cry of excitement which irritates the rest of the group and causes {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} to cry...again. When Misty finishes calming Togepi down, Ash explains that he couldn't help himself, and that he is erupting in excitement for the [[Pokémon League]]. Brock suggests that Ash save the energy for his first match, but then Ash begins yelling again. Misty begins to worry about Ash being overconfident.

Later Ash and {{ashfr}} approach a large fanfare and people with flags, and Ash thinks they are cheering for him. Turns out, they are all actually cheering on the Torch Bearer. The Torch Bearer is said to light up a huge flame that burns during the entire Pokémon League competition. The flame is supposed to be a form of inspiration for the competitors; Misty explains that the flame is supposed to be of a {{p|Moltres}}. Ash begins to dream about catching a Moltres and runs to the flame, exclaiming that he shall be the Torch Bearer.

Ash approaches the Torch Bearer explaining that he'd take the torch from there. [[Officer Jenny]] explains that only approved competitors can hold the Torch. Ash shows that he is a competitor with his [[Badge]]s pinned to the inside of his shirt. Jenny tells Ash that he needs to be approved, when [[Charles Goodshow|Professor Goodshow]] (on top of the vehicle behind Jenny and Ash) explains that they should bend the rules and let Ash be the Torch Bearer in honor of Ash's spirit.

Ash asks Mr. Goodshow if he is [[Santa Claus]], causing the man to fall off the vehicle. Jenny introduces the man as "The Honorable Charles Goodshow, President of the Pokémon League Torch Committee". Goodshow reexplains that the competition is about spirit, and that Ash would be the perfect man to hold the Torch. The previous torch bearer transfers the flame onto Ash's unlit torch, Ash explains to {{AP|Pikachu}} that the Torch is very valuable and shall be kept safe in Ash's possession. Goodshow acknowledges Ash's responsibility and so the Torch-lighting ceremony begins.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] and plans to steal the torch, along with some Pokémon. As Ash and Pikachu run with the Torch, in the vehicle following him, Misty and Brock begin hearing a noise. Then, all of a sudden a fissure breaks the ground under the vehicle. Ash approaches the large sinkhole and is puzzling the cause, when Team Rocket begin to recite their {{motto}} from their balloon. Afterwards, Team Rocket jumps out of their balloon and {{MTR}} lands on Ash and {{m|Fury Swipes|swipes}} him, causing Ash to let go of the Torch. Meowth catches the torch, but on the end with the flame causing him to catch on fire and throw the Torch away from him. Then Pikachu catches it as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] run away from a flaming Meowth. James sends out his {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and commands it to bite Meowth to put out the flame. However, Victreebel then catches fire as well, and starts to chase Jessie and James along with Meowth. Ash sends out his {{AP|Squirtle}} to put out Jessie, James, Meowth, and Victreebel. Despite having been saved Team Rocket explains to Ash that they will not stop trying to get the Torch because it could sell for a huge price and get them lots of money. James jumps up and prepares to tackle Pikachu for the Torch. Pikachu throws the torch away and uses an {{t|electric}} attack on James. Ash and Jessie both go for the Torch, and both get their hands on it. They begin grappling and Squirtle leaps on Jessie's face to help Ash. Meanwhile, Meowth jumps onto Ash and begins tickling him without mercy. Jessie catches it, Team Rocket makes some puns, and then they drift away. Ash is diminished, having lost the Great Torch. However, Mr. Goodshow rides on Brock's shoulders out of the sinkhole and explains to Ash that all is not lost. He reveals a miniature lantern he carries around his neck at all times with a small flame from the fire of Moltres. The scene changes to Team Rocket in their balloon floating above a coastline. Jessie exclaims that the flame is about to go out. Meowth explains she just needed to turn it up, operating a small switch on the bottom of the Torch handle. This causes a massive flame to blast them all, also causing the flame to go completely out. They make some more puns and then they fall over in their balloon.

The scene opens with Jenny using a crane to pull her motorcycle out of the sinkhole, and then shows Ash using the lantern flame to light a new torch. Ash resumes running, and the Theme Song tune with new verses and exciting camera work follow. Ash is shown passing the flame to Misty, who runs to the Theme Song tune with Togepi on her shoulder. Then we get an exciting close-up of Misty, and the scene changes to a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} close-up. The camera zooms to show that Brock is now running with the Torch. The stadium finally comes into view for the first time. Brock arrives and formally gives the flame to Mr. Goodshow, who invites Ash, Brock, and Misty to the opening ceremonies, which will take place the following day. In the evening, Ash and Co. are mingling with {{pkmn|Trainer}}s when they meet up with {{Gary}}. As always he is surrounded by [[Gary's cheerleaders|his cheerleaders]], and is acting like somewhat of a jerk; they banter, and Gary exits.

The scene changes to night time over the town, and cuts to Ash lying awake, while Misty and Brock are sleeping peacefully. Ash has a flashback to Gary talking to him earlier that day, and one flashback of Misty and Brock worried about how excited he is towards the beginning of the episode. Ash declares them wrong and gets out of bed, going outside. Misty hears him and thinks he is scared. The scene cuts to Mr. Goodshow sitting on a bleacher in the stadium and Ash walking onto the stadium floor. Doubting thoughts go through Ash's mind, but then he grows determined. The scene dramatically cuts to the opening ceremony of the Pokémon League. The competitors walk onto the field. Ash looks nervous. The last Torch Bearer is about to light the flame when Team Rocket disguised as League officials swipe the torch from her. {{TP|James|Weezing}} uses {{m|Smog}}, and Jessie lights the main flame. Then, Team Rocket head inside a robot and puts the Moltres Flame on its back. Pikachu attempts to electrocute the robot, but it resists electricity. Team Rocket attempts to incinerate Ash using the flame, but Moltres appears and obliterates Team Rocket, blasting them off. The crowd seems unfazed by the terrorist attempt, and Mr. Goodshow gives a stirring speech. Ash inwardly thanks Moltres and the Commentator ends the episode.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} arrive at the [[Pokémon League]].
* Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} help carry the flame of {{p|Moltres}} to the stadium.
* Ash sees the [[Legendary birds|legendary bird]], Moltres.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Charles Goodshow]]

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP074.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Spectators

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP074.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Seaking}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Moltres}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Moltres}} (debut)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Chansey}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: When meeting a {{p|Chansey}}, you're super lucky for one day.
* This episode begins the seven-part Indigo League arc.
* The torch carrying ceremony is a reference to the Olympic Torch Ceremony.
* This episode marks the only time a main character (excluding [[Jessie]] and [[James]]) shows interest in catching a [[legendary Pokémon]], as Ash dreams of catching and training a Moltres one day while watching the torch.
* The [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] that Team Rocket uses in this episode looks similar to a {{p|Metapod}}.
* This episode marks the second appearance of James's {{TP|James|Victreebel}}. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Victreebel's voice is low, but from this episode onward, its voice is extremely screechy and high-pitched.
* This is the first episode to feature a Legendary Pokémon whose name is mentioned in the episode, as Ash's Pokédex didn't recognize {{an|Ho-Oh}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' and Gary's Pokédex failed to recognize the armored {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.
* Another example of [[anime physics]] appears in this episode. When Victreebel swallowed a burning Meowth to put out the flame, the fire continued to burn, even though its oxygen had been cut off.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket first do their motto, James appears to be wearing shoes rather than boots.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when the truck drives down into the hole that {{TRT}} dug, Ash can be heard falling down the hole dispite not falling down the hole.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]
* The Pokémon League flame is referred to as the 聖火 (sacred flame) in the Japanese version and just "the torch" in the dub.
* Misty and Brock's reactions to Ash's excitement are slightly more out of cynicism than surprise in the dub.
* Misty mentions [[Ash's Charizard]] as an example why he wouldn't be able to catch and train Moltres in the dub. In the original, she doubts Ash's skills in general.
* Ash initially mistakes Charles Goodshow for [[Santa Claus]] in the dub, despite the fact that [[Holiday Hi-Jynx|he had met Santa prior]]. In the original, he just asks who the "old geezer" is.
* During the scene where Ash, Misty, and Brock carry the torch, the second verse of the ''[[Pokémon Theme]]'' is used in the dub.
** In the original Japanese version, ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'' is used.
** In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, the Pokémon Theme started from the beginning.
* Ash's monologue when he's laying in bed after remembering Brock and Gary's discouraging remarks is completely different between the dub and original. In the dub, he says they're both wrong and that he will win. In the original, he says he needs to get some sleep because the competition starts the next day.
* Following this, at the stadium, Ash expresses doubt in the dub that he might be not ready or no good, then reaffirms that he will win if he does the very best he can. In the original, he reminds himself that this is where he will battle and that he has to fight the only way he knows how.
* Charles Goodshow tells Ash that they could use a spirited young man like him to deliver the flame to '''Indigo Stadium''', this was changed to '''Indigostaden''' (Indigo City) in the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Plamenné zahájení turnaje|Flamy opening of the tournament}}
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|hi=मै हूँ तैयार पोकेमोन लीग के लिए!{{tt|''Main hoon tayar Pokemon league ke liye!''|I am prepared for the Pokémon League!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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EP073

2018-01-18T17:34:33Z

Technickal: /* Dub edits */

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title_en=Bad To The Bone |
title_ja=ガラガラのホネこんぼう |
title_ja_trans=Garagara's Bone Club |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=December 3, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 16, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
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scenario=大橋志吉 |
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art=玉川明洋 |
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'''Bad To The Bone''' (Japanese: '''ガラガラのホネこんぼう''' ''{{tt|Garagara|Marowak}}'s Bone Club'') is the 73rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 3, 1998 and in the United States on October 16, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, Brock and Misty finally leave Pallet Town and are on their way to the Pokémon League Tournament when they run into another trainer who's also headed for the Indigo Plateau. Unfortunately, this trainer has had all of his Pokémon Badges stolen from him and unless he gets eight more badges he won't be able to complete in the Tournament. Ash is unfairly challenged to a battle where the winner gets to keep all eight of Ash's Badges!

==Plot==
The episode begins with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} visiting {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Lab]] for some advice on training for the [[Pokémon League]]. Oak suggests that if Ash wants to compete that he get on his way immediately. Ash heads back to his house to get his bag and Professor Oak and [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mom]] give him a heartfelt good luck as he sets on his way for the Pokémon League. Brock leads Ash and Misty through a grass field suggesting that it is a short cut to [[Indigo Plateau]], when a shadow suddenly flies by and jumps into the air. The shadow lands in front of them and is revealed to be a Pokémon Trainer named [[Otoshi]], who challenges Ash to a [[Pokémon battle]], after he realizes that they are heading to the Pokémon League. However, he tells Ash that the loser must give up all eight of their [[Badge]]s to the winner. Ash turns down the offer and starts heading back on his way when Otoshi suggests that Ash is afraid of losing to him. This tempts Ash into agreeing to the battle, despite Brock and Misty's warnings.

The battle begins with Otoshi's Marowak against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. Ash looks up Marowak on his Pokédex, which suggests that despite Marowak's small size, Marowak's strength is quite impressive. Brock warns Ash not to get caught off guard by Marowak's strength. Ash commands Bulbasaur to use {{m|Tackle}} against Marowak, which misses as Marowak dodges. Ash instructs Bulbasaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}} as Otoshi tells Marowak to use {{m|Focus Energy}} and then {{m|Bone Club}} to deflect the attack. Then Marowak rushes over and attacks Bulbasaur, causing critical damage. Ash substitutes {{AP|Pikachu}} for Bulbasaur. Pikachu rushes to Marowak, but then Marowak starts continuously using Bone Club on Pikachu, causing Pikachu to have to dodge the attacks. Then Pikachu jumps out and uses {{m|Thunder Shock}} against Marowak, causing it to faint.

Otoshi then begins to throw a fit over losing, and admits that he has no Badges to give. Otoshi admits that his Badges were stolen from him as he was walking to the Pokémon League. Otoshi and Marowak noticed some fruit on the ground. Being very hungry after much training, the pair rush over to eat, only to fall into a pit fall trap. It is revealed that {{TRT}} took his Badges as he lay dazed in the pit.

Ash decides to help Otoshi get his Badges back, despite Misty and Brock warning him that they'll be late for the competition. Ash explains that he worked hard for his Badges and how terrible it would have been if he had lost his Badges, that stealing from one person is like stealing from everyone. So, they all agree to work together in search of Team Rocket to retrieve the Badges.

Meanwhile, [[James]] and {{MTR}} are bragging to each other about how easy it was to steal Otoshi's Badges. James suggests to Meowth they take one more look at the Badges when Meowth realizes that they're gone, along with [[Jessie]]. That's when James says that he remembers Jessie going off to shop with a big square package in a big green handkerchief. Meowth then figures out that Jessie must have stolen the stolen Badges from them.

Jessie is revealed to be heading toward the Pokémon League with the Badges. She decides to win the competition by herself, believing that she can be a solo superstar without sharing the glory with James and Meowth.

Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] flies about searching for Team Rocket, and appears to have noticed Team Rocket's balloon flying upward with James and Meowth inside. Ash then instructs Pidgeotto to pop their balloon so that they can't get away. When they land, Otoshi commands Team Rocket to give up the Badges, when Meowth admits that they have been robbed as well.

Misty demands that they show them all that they own, just in case if they were lying. After they give a good search, Brock pronounces that it's all just junk. Meowth tells Ash and the gang that Jessie had stolen them. Marowak starts throwing a tantrum, and Meowth translates to Otoshi that Marowak doesn't want to be his Pokémon anymore, because of all of its hard work going to waste. When Otoshi asks Marowak to stay, the Bone Keeper Pokémon pushes Otoshi away and leaves him.

Ash, Misty, and Brock agree that they all have to find Jessie and the Badges or else Marowak may never come back. However, James and Meowth begin to give chase as well to find Jessie first. then Jessie is then revealed to have donned a disguise in order to fool Ash, Misty, and Brock, Otoshi, James and Meowth.

Jessie spots a Trainer admiring his Badges, and after seeing how pretty the Badges look, she begins thinking about taking them. Above Jessie and the Trainer are James and Meowth in the Team Rocket Balloon. James guesses that the woman beside the Trainer is Jessie by the style of clothing she is wearing. Meowth agrees and decides to land, right as Jessie attempts to steal the Badges of the other Trainer. James and Meowth then throw a smoke bomb at them. James begins to recite their motto, then Jessie joins in and the Trainer runs away after realizing that the woman is a member of Team Rocket. James declares from then on that Team Rocket shall steal as a team and not as individuals.

That's when Ash and the gang arrive and demand that Team Rocket give the Badges back to Otoshi. Jessie tells Otoshi that she won't give the Badges back unless he can beat her in a Pokémon battle. The battle begins as Jessie sends out [[Jessie's Arbok|her Arbok]] and as Otoshi sends out his Doduo.

Meanwhile, Marowak is walking through the woods and notices some Trainers and their Pokémon training for the Pokémon League, which reminds it of the intense training it went through with Otoshi. Marowak then decides to go back to Otoshi's side as his Pokémon.

The battle between Jessie and Otoshi begins as Doduo runs over to Arbok and gets slammed by Arbok's tail, and then by its head. Then Doduo's heads begin to argue with each other leaving it wide open. Arbok then wraps itself around Doduo and squeezes it. Jessie attempts to catch Otoshi's Doduo when a bone comes flying and stops Jessie's {{ball|Poké}} mid-air. The bone is revealed to have come from Marowak, who has returned to Otoshi. Jessie's Arbok then comes over to attack. Otoshi commands Marowak to use Focus Energy as Arbok begins to use {{m|Double-Edge}}. Then, Marowak uses Bone Club and stops Arbok in its tracks. Marowak then uses {{m|Bonemerang}}, sending Arbok flying towards Team Rocket. James sends out his [[James's Weezing|Weezing]] in order to stop Arbok from colliding with them. However, Ash commands Pikachu to attack, so Pikachu jumps into the air and uses an electric attack on Weezing and Arbok sending them flying to Team Rocket's Balloon as Team Rocket tries to retreat. Otoshi then commands his Marowak to use Bonemerang at the balloon sending Team Rocket blasting off. The Badge case then falls from the balloon and Misty catches it.

Otoshi walks over to Marowak asking it if it will battle in the Pokémon League by Otoshi's side. Marowak accepts as Misty returns the Badges to Otoshi safe and sound. Brock congratulates Ash for doing the right thing by stopping and helping someone who really needed it, despite almost being late for the Pokémon League.

Later, Ash and his friends notice Indigo Plateau up ahead and they all begin to run as their journey continues...

==Major events==
* [[Jessie's Arbok]] is revealed to know {{m|Double-Edge}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} set off for [[Indigo Plateau]], the venue for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Marowak}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP073.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Otoshi]]
* Unnamed Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP073.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Moltres}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Marowak}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}}; flashback)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}}; flashback)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weepinbell}} ([[Erika]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Kadabra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Koga]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{an|Aya}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Marowak}} ([[Otoshi]]'s)
* {{p|Doduo}} ([[Otoshi]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (unknown [[Gym Leader]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Snorlax}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Eat and sleep, and eat and sleep yet more, oh {{p|Snorlax}}.
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the {{wp|George Thorogood}} song, "{{wp|Bad to the Bone}}".
* Brock says the episode's title during Ash and Otoshi's battle.
* This is the first episode in the dub to feature a [[Legendary Pokémon]] in ''[[Who's That Pokémon?]]''.
* This episode was banned in {{pmin|South Korea}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[James]]'s bottle cap collection.
* James is shown to own {{wp|Pogs}}, which were popular among children in the 90's.
* In Otoshi's memories, it is shown he fought a {{p|Scyther}} when he won the {{Badge|Soul}}. Also, it is shown he fought a {{p|Hitmonlee}} when he won the {{Badge|Marsh}}.

===Errors===
* When Otoshi tells Ash he will either "lose his Badges now, or lose them later", he implies that the Trainers who do not win at the Pokémon League will have their Badges taken.
* Pikachu knocks out Otoshi's Marowak with an {{t|Electric}} move, but {{type|Ground}} Pokémon should be immune to such attacks.
* Flashbacks show Otoshi earning a Volcano Badge, a Marsh Badge, a Soul Badge, and a Thunder Badge. However, when Team Rocket takes the Badges from Otoshi, the Thunder Badge cannot be seen. The Badges visible are a Boulder Badge, a Cascade Badge, a Marsh Badge, a Soul Badge, a Volcano Badge, and three unknown Badges, two of them square and one of them green and triangle-shaped. Later, when Jessie shows the other Trainer Otoshi's Badges, the Thunder Badge is there but the Marsh Badge isn't. Also all the Badges except for the Boulder Badge and the Thunder Badge are slightly distorted in this scene.
* When Ash remembers his battles with the Gym Leaders, the scene in which [[EP032|Bulbasaur defeats Venonat]] is shown. The Venonat was {{an|Aya}}'s Venonat, and Ash won his Soul Badge by defeating [[Koga]], the Gym Leader, when his Charmander beat [[Koga's Golbat]].
[[File:EP073 TCG Cards.png|thumb|200px|James's TCG cards in the original version]]
[[File:EP073 photos James.png|200px|thumb|James's photos in the dub]]
* The scene exactly before Otoshi and Ash choose Pokémon to battle with, Ash's gloves appear over the upper tips of his fingers instead of the lower part of his fingers.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Double Trouble]]
* Professor Oak tells Ash in the original that the Pokémon League will be starting the following week and that Gary Oak has already set off for the Indigo Plateau. This information is omitted in the dub.
* When Ash runs past Otoshi, Otoshi accuses him of trying to escape his challenge in the original. In the dub, he says that he doesn't have the right attitude to compete in the Pokémon League.
* In the dub, when Otoshi tells Ash he will either "lose his Badges now, or lose them later", he implies that the Trainers who do not win at the Pokémon League will have their Badges taken. The Japanese version is slightly clearer: he states that Ash's badges will be useless if he loses during the first round. (first part moved from trivia)
* In the original, after Otoshi is revealed to not have badges with him, Ash is astonished at him for having the gall to be on the way to the Pokémon League without him. In the dub, he instead chastises him for his plan to steal his badges backfiring.
* In the original, Jessie wants to enter the Pokémon League for the first time, while in the dub she is more eager to get away from her teammates and become a "solo superstar".
* When Brock looks at all of James's items, instead of a Pokémon card collection which appeared in the original, photos of James are shown in the dub. The card on top is {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Primeape|43}} from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion. The dialogue referring to them is changed accordingly.
* In the dub, the closing narration states that the Pokémon League will start "tomorrow", contradicting the following episode and earlier dialogue in the Japanese version. In the original, it is simply stated it will start "soon".

==In other languages==
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Ash's Butterfree

2017-11-07T14:39:31Z

Technickal: https://twitter.com/SamBlackVoices/status/927266727918034944

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'''Ash's Butterfree''' (Japanese: '''サトシのバタフリー''' ''Satoshi's Butterfree'') was the first [[wild Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] region, and his second overall.

==History==
===[[Original series]]===
[[File:Ash Caterpie.png|195px|thumb|left|As a Caterpie, with Ash]]
Caterpie first appeared at the end of ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]'', staring at the group as they passed by. When {{an|Misty}} freaked out about its type and told Ash to do something, Ash pulled out a [[Poké Ball]] and threw it at Caterpie, hoping to catch it. In [[EP003|the next episode]], Ash managed to catch the Worm Pokémon, being the first [[wild Pokémon]] he ever caught. Ash remarkably caught him without a [[Pokémon battle]], which Misty attributed to Caterpie's weakness. Caterpie was quite fond of Misty, but, much to Caterpie's misfortune, she wanted nothing to do with him because it was a {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, which she feared. At night, Caterpie and [[Ash's Pikachu]] talked to each other, and Caterpie revealed its desire to [[Evolution|evolve]] into a {{p|Butterfree}}. It became very sad as if it was not sure it could do it, but Pikachu encouraged it.

The next day, Caterpie was the first Pokémon Ash sent out against the next Pokémon he tried to capture, {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. With a large disadvantage against the {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, it was beaten severely and was quickly substituted for Pikachu. Later, when [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} appeared to attempt to steal Pikachu, Ash sent out his weakened Caterpie against them after they had blinded Pikachu and defeated Pidgeotto. Despite being made fun of by {{TRT}}, it managed to take down both [[James's Koffing]] and [[Jessie's Ekans]] by using {{m|String Shot}} and {{m|Tackle}}, causing Team Rocket to run away. Just as Misty was about to get over her fear and congratulate Caterpie on its victory, it suddenly evolved into {{p|Metapod}}, which bothered her even more.
[[File:Ash Metapod‎.png|200px|thumb|left|As a Metapod]]
In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', Metapod was sent out in a battle against [[Samurai]]. Despite only being able to use {{m|Harden}}, it managed to defeat his {{p|Pinsir}} by solidifying so much that the Stag Beetle Pokémon's pincers broke. Samurai then decided to send his own Metapod out against Ash's. Neither, however, could attack, and both had to sit stationary and keep hardening. The battle was then interrupted by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} that snatched Ash's Metapod away when he forgot to pick it up before running off. Ash felt guilty about this and became determined to get his Metapod back, finding it with a hive of {{p|Kakuna}}. Team Rocket showed up and woke up the whole hive of Beedrill with their {{motto}}, giving Ash a chance to rescue his Metapod. Metapod, however, was unhappy with Ash, but the Trainer tried to make an excuse and claim he didn't abandon Metapod. When Ash tripped on a rock and dropped Metapod, he owned up to his mistake and swore to never leave his Pokémon behind again. Metapod was moved by this and, seeing a Beedrill about to attack Ash, leaped up and took the blow, breaking the Beedrill's stinger and getting a large gash in its shell. Metapod then evolved into Butterfree and stopped all the Beedrill with its {{m|Sleep Powder}} attack.

In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Butterfree was used in Ash's [[Cerulean Gym]] battle against Misty, where it faced her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Butterfree managed to hit {{p|Staryu}} with Tackle and then dodged Staryu's. As Staryu landed, it lost its balance, giving Butterfree the chance to hit it with two more Tackles. Staryu then scored a hit with {{m|Water Gun}} and kept firing off the attack. Butterfree, however, dodged them all and crippled Staryu with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Misty had Staryu jump into the water to wash the spores off. When Butterfree went for Sleep Powder, Staryu dodged it by jumping into the water and kept using Tackle from underwater. Butterfree was then hit by another Tackle, knocking it into the water. As Butterfree was unable to swim, Ash was forced to concede the round and recall Butterfree to the safety of its Poké Ball.

Butterfree battled [[A.J.]]'s powerful {{p|Sandshrew}} in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Butterfree went for Stun Spore, but Sandshrew avoided it using {{m|Dig}} and then knocked Butterfree out.
[[File:Butterfree Raticate trade.png|thumb|left|200px|Butterfree being traded for Raticate]]
In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', Ash used it in a battle against a {{tc|Gentleman}} with a {{AP|Raticate}}. He countered Raticate's {{m|Jump Kick}} with Tackle. After dodging a {{m|Hyper Fang}}, Butterfree crippled it with Stun Spore. As Ash was about to finish the battle, the Gentleman called the battle off and declared it a draw, despite Butterfree's almost certain victory. The Gentleman then approached Ash and asked to [[trade]] the Pokémon. Ash accepted but soon found that Butterfree meant too much to him to keep the Raticate, and was so set on trading them back that he did it while the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] was sinking, causing him and his friends to be trapped inside.

In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', Butterfree bore {{AP|Bulbasaur}} into battle with a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{p|Tentacruel}}, but was knocked out by Tentacruel's attack.
[[File:OPJ10 Butterfree.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Butterfree with its mate]]
[[File:Ash Butterfree Goodbye BW130.png|thumb|200px|Ash bidding farewell to Butterfree]]
The last time Butterfree was seen with Ash was in ''[[EP021|Bye-Bye Butterfree]]''. At the start of this episode, Ash saw a large number of Butterfree flying around in the sky, and Brock told him that it was the Butterfree mating season. Ash realized that his Butterfree would probably want to have {{p|Caterpie|babies}} like the other Butterfree, so he and his friends rented a hot air balloon and watched Butterfree mingle with the others. Despite Brock's encouragement for Butterfree to choose one belonging to a cute female Trainer, Butterfree found its heart set on a [[pink Butterfree]]. It tried to impress the pink Butterfree with some fancy flying, only to be rejected with a slap in the face. Heartbroken, it flew into the woods below, followed by Ash and his friends who tried to encourage Butterfree, telling it to be assertive and tying a yellow ribbon around his neck to help him catch the pink Butterfree's eye. Butterfree tried a second time to impress the pink Butterfree with its {{m|Whirlwind}} and Tackle attacks, but this failed as well. Then, Team Rocket showed up in a helicopter and captured all the Butterfree but Ash's in a giant net. Butterfree pursued them, followed by Ash and friends in their hot air balloon, and they headed into a canyon where the Butterfree were stashed. They broke in and Ash battled Team Rocket while Butterfree used its Tackle against the cage the Butterfree were in, finally getting the attention of the pink Butterfree. It broke open the cage, and the Butterfree all flew free. Team Rocket tried a second time to capture all the Butterfree, only to be stopped by both Butterfree and Pikachu. Afterwards, the pink Butterfree approached Ash's Butterfree and the two paired up. The two departed as Ash watched in tears, remembering what the two had been through together and wishing his dear friend a fond farewell.

===Other appearances===
Ash's Butterfree has since appeared in the tenth opening for the anime, [[Spurt!]], along with its mate, the pink Butterfree. However, it has not returned in any episodes since its last appearance. Ash has, however, flashed back to having it several times, such as in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'', ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', and ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

===''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''===
Butterfree reappeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a timeline different from the main anime. As such, it first appeared as a {{p|Caterpie}} that was captured by Ash. Caterpie's evolution into Metapod occurred whilst battling a {{p|Pinsir}} instead of {{TRT}}, whilst Metapod evolved into Butterfree during a battle against a pack of {{p|Primeape}} instead of a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

Its storyline in the film is otherwise similar to the storyline in the original series. Butterfree was ultimately released to take part in a mating migration with the Pink Butterfree.

==Personality and characteristics==
As a Caterpie, it had a very happy but shy attitude, shown to suffer from low self-esteem if it didn't make a good first impression. He was very hurt when Misty didn't take to it. It was also very brave, squaring up against a Pidgeotto and then both of Team Rocket's Pokémon single-handedly. Its personality mellowed as a Metapod, becoming very laidback, but remained extremely loyal to its Trainer, jumping in front of a Beedrill to save him. As Butterfree, its personality was similar to that of Caterpie, retaining its bravery and positive attitude, but as was seen in ''Bye-Bye Butterfree'', its self-esteem still suffered when it didn't make a good first impression.

==Moves used==
===Main series===
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===''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''===
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{{anmov|grass|Sleep Powder|M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Butterfree EToP.png|thumb|200px|Butterfree in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]]'s Butterfree appears in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. Like in the anime, he is one of Ash's first Pokémon, however, he is the second wild Pokémon that Ash captures in the manga, the first is {{AP|Fearow}}.
[[File:Ash Caterpie EToP.png|thumb|200px|left|As a Caterpie]]
Ash's Butterfree first appears and is captured as a {{p|Caterpie}} in ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''. He evolves into {{p|Metapod}} at the beginning of ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' when Ash is showing off all of his Pokémon to {{an|Misty}}. Later in the same chapter, during Ash's Gym battle against Misty, Metapod evolves into Butterfree.

Ash's Butterfree is seen again in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'' battling a wild {{p|Onix}} and in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'' battling the [[Black Fog]], but he is not used again after that. He may have been released like he was in the anime, however, no scenes implying this are shown in the manga. Butterfree is not shown when Ash brings his entire [[party]] out of their [[Poké Ball]]s in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''.
[[File:Ash Metapod EToP.png|thumb|150px|As a Metapod]]
Ash's Caterpie was given the [[nickname]] "{{wp|Felix the Cat|Felix}}" (Japanese: '''ランドルフ''' ''Randolph'') in ''Play Misty For Me'', however, like the other nicknames that appear in that chapter, it seems to have been a one-off gag nickname.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Butterfree Sleep Powder|1=Butterfree Psychic|2=Metapod Harden}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Psychic|2=Harden as a Metapod}}}}
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{{anmov|grass|Sleep Powder|ET02|Play Misty For Me}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|ET03|Clefairy Tale}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Caterpie is the first of a main character's Pokémon who had its design changed to match new official game art, despite being introduced before the change. In a flashback in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'', Caterpie's mouth was green as per the official Generation III game art. However, when it was first introduced, Caterpie's mouth was yellow as per the official Generation I game art.
* Butterfree was the first of Ash's Pokémon to debut before his capture episode, the first one caught, the first he evolved, the first one to reach his final form, the first he traded (although he was traded back), and the first he released.
* In the English [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues|monthly issue publication]] of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], the order of ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' and ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'' is reversed. This creates a continuity error, as Butterfree appears in ''Clefairy Tale'', even though he supposedly doesn't evolve until one chapter later.
* Butterfree was Ash's fastest evolving Pokémon, reaching his final evolution two episodes after his debut.
** He is also Ash's only Pokémon to evolve in the same episode he was caught (not counting [[Ash's Primeape]], who evolved prior to its capture).
* When Metapod evolved into Butterfree, it became Ash's first Pokémon to share a type with another Pokémon already in his team; sharing its Flying-type with {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}.
* It is a common misconception that Butterfree die after mating. This comes from a mistranslation and there is nothing to stop Butterfree returning in the future.

==Related articles==
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Bonji

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[[File:Bonji.png|thumb|250px|Bonjī]]
'''Bonji''' (Japanese: '''ボンジイ''' ''Bonjī'') is a character from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. He is a {{pkmn|Professor|researcher}} who spent many years of his life chasing after the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{p|Ho-Oh}}. He is known to have written a book titled "My Life is Ho-Oh".

During the movie, he helped {{Ash}}, {{OBP|Verity|M20}}, and [[Sorrel]] on their adventure towards [[Mount Tensei]], where Ho-Oh lives.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{flying color}}
|ja=古田新太 ''Arata Furuta''
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fire color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Bonji M20.png|200px]]
|-
| Artwork from the movie website
|}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Bonjī's hat resembles [[Media:Red Green Red.png|the one]] {{ga|Red}} wears in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ボンジイ ''Bonjī''
| From 爺 ''jī'' (old man)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Bonji
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Bonji
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Bonifaz
| Similar to Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 덕훈 ''Deokhun''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 梵爺 ''Fànyé''
| From Japanese 梵爺 ''Bonjī'' and 爺 ''yé'' (old man)
|}
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[[zh:梵爺]]

Bonjī

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#REDIRECT [[Bonji]]

Bonji

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[[File:Bonji.png|thumb|250px|Bonjī]]
(Japanese: '''ボンジイ''' ''Bonjī'') is a character from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. He is a {{pkmn|Professor|researcher}} who spent many years of his life chasing after the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{p|Ho-Oh}}. He is known to have written a book titled "My Life is Ho-Oh".

During the movie, he helped {{Ash}}, {{OBP|Verity|M20}}, and [[Sorrel]] on their adventure towards [[Mount Tensei]], where Ho-Oh lives.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{flying color}}
|ja=古田新太 ''Arata Furuta''
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fire color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Bonji M20.png|200px]]
|-
| Artwork from the movie website
|}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Bonjī's hat resembles [[Media:Red Green Red.png|the one]] {{ga|Red}} wears in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ボンジイ ''Bonjī''
| From 爺 ''jī'' (old man)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Bonji
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Bonifaz
| Similar to Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 덕훈 ''Deokhun''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 梵爺 ''Fànyé''
| From Japanese 梵爺 ''Bonjī'' and 爺 ''yé'' (old man)
|}
{{-}}

{{moviecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

[[zh:梵爺]]

EP068

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'''Make Room for Gloom''' (Japanese: '''しょくぶつえんのクサイハナ''' ''{{tt|Kusaihana|Gloom}} of the Botanical Garden'') is the 68th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 29, 1998 and in the United States on October 4, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Back in Pallet Town, Ash and friends meet Florinda who works at the local nursery. She's afraid that her Gloom is not evolving into a Vileplume because she's not training it properly. When Team Rocket bursts in and attempts to steal Gloom, everyone sees just how strong a Pokémon can become—through love.

==Plot==
Back home at [[Pallet Town]], it's another day at the Ketchum residence. {{an|Brock}} is up making breakfast as {{Ash}} is awakened by a combination of [[Mimey]] sweeping over his head and {{AP|Pikachu}} shocking him awake when Mimey does the same to Pikachu. This awakens {{an|Misty}}, who was sleeping in Ash's bunk. Later, during breakfast, {{Delia}} asks her son to help out with her garden (as he does not appear to be training for the [[Pokémon League]]), but the thought of that reminds him of some "serious training" that he needs to do in the mountains - something that is news to Misty. Ash tries to push Misty and Brock out the door as quickly as possible, telling them aside that laboring in the family garden would leave him too tired to train; at last, they run off when Delia tells them to get three-to-four hundred pounds of fertilizer from the [[Xanadu Nursery]].

After running away, they take a rest. They encounter a greenhouse, which Ash tells Misty and Brock is the Xanadu Nursery, a childhood stomping ground. He recalls that the owner had moved away when he was a child and he does not know the new owner. When Brock peers inside and finds an attractive woman, all Ash sees is a {{p|Gloom}}, making Misty believe both are hallucinating. They are interrupted by a gardener who wields a watering device that resembles a flamethrower.

Introducing himself as [[Potter]], he describes the Xanadu Nursery as a place which attracts {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. On hearing this, Ash sends {{AP|Bulbasaur}} out to enjoy the place, as Brock inquires about the girl that he saw: he learns that she is named [[Florinda Showers|Florinda]] and is the new owner of the Xanadu Nursery. Just then, Bulbasaur sniffs a bunch of Stun Stem, a plant which produces pollen that can paralyze, much like {{m|Stun Spore}}, which knocks it out cold. Florinda and Gloom appear, and Florinda advises Ash to take Bulbasaur with her for treatment. Thanks to Gloom (who has developed an immunity to Stun Stem by being exposed to it for so long), Bulbasaur recovers. As the two Grass Pokémon play, Brock and Florinda talk privately.

Florinda inherited the Xanadu Nursery (run by her family for generations), but she does not feel confident in her abilities because she is not able to make Gloom [[Evolution|evolve]], even with the help of a [[Leaf Stone]]. It is apparently not because of love, as Gloom is almost never gloomy. Just then, {{an|Professor Oak}} appears, revealing the Leaf Stone that Florinda has purchased to be a fake. As everyone tries to help Florinda cope with the situation, Florinda describes the three people who sold them the false Leaf Stone: {{TRT}}.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket themselves are at the nursery, looking for the right Pokémon to steal. After encountering the Stun Stem, they decide to harvest it instead, as it could help them. Back upstairs, Brock swears to Florinda that he will find a real Leaf Stone, but Ash dissuades him, reminding him that Leaf Stones are hard to come by. Brock instead swears to Florinda that he will find Team Rocket and bring justice, but Ash also points out that usually Team Rocket find them first. As if on cue, alarms sound, as Potter learns that plants are being stolen from the nursery. Sure enough, they discover Team Rocket. Though Bulbasaur manages to tie up the thieves, {{MTR}}, though he is a bit late, unleashes a bomb made of the stolen Stun Stem to incapacitate nearly everyone. With Florinda (who evaded the Stun Stem) and Gloom the only able-bodied defenders left, Brock urges Florinda to attack, as Team Rocket manages to steal the incapacitated Pikachu. Jessie and James send {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to deal with Gloom and Florinda is surprised at Gloom's battling ability when it uses {{m|Double Team}} to get Arbok and Weezing to hit each other. Meanwhile, Pikachu manages to bite Jessie's arm, and frees itself, landing behind Bulbasaur, as Brock continues to coach Florinda, telling her that Team Rocket is now open to a more powerful attack. Though Florinda is not confident that {{m|SolarBeam}} will do the trick, Gloom sends Team Rocket flying with it.

Later, after everyone has been treated, Florinda thanks Brock, noting that Gloom is strong as it is, and that it does not need to evolve. Florinda states that now she has the confidence to run the nursery with a special someone, which causes Brock to fall over. But when he recovers from fantasizing, he finds that Florinda has already proposed to Potter, and that they plan to run the nursery together. Brock feeling rejected, Ash tries to console him, telling him that he will meet more women who will reject him. As Ash heads back to town with his friends, he is reminded that he has spent a day not training for the Pokémon League.

==Major events==
* [[Jessie's Arbok]] is revealed to know {{m|Toxic}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP068.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Florinda Showers]]
* [[Potter]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP068.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefable}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Gloom}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Florinda Showers|Florinda]]'s)
* {{p|Dodrio}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Machop}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Alphabetically, the {{tt|very last|Japanese name is Wanriky}}, {{p|Machop}}.
* [[Type: Wild]] replaced [[Meowth's Song]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Ash mentions that Brock will find plenty of more girls that will reject him. To be exact, Brock found over five hundred more girls that rejected him in his tenure in the anime.
* The events of this episode immediately follow those of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* The beginning of the episode with a {{p|Dodrio}} shouting its cry like a rooster is similar to a scene in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is stealing the Stun Stem, they are all shown to be wearing surgical masks. However, in the next scene, Jessie's mouth is seen moving, and the masks disappear completely in all scenes afterward.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]
* The "two eggs sunny side down" were originally sunny side up, and the "super secret recipe mystery omelet" was originally fried eggs with soy sauce.
* Ash's "really tough training" on the mountain was originally referring to him meditating under a waterfall.
* Delia asks for a cartful of herbs in the original as opposed to 300 or 400 pounds of fertilizer.
* In the original, [[Xanadu Nursery]] is named after [[Florinda Showers]], being called ''Murasame (Showers) Botanical Gardens''.
** Its name in English is a likely reference to one of Coleridge's most well-known poems, ''Kubla Khan'', in which a greenhouse-like "pleasure dome" is featured. In Japanese, ''murasame'' refers to an intermittent autumn rain which falls lightly and heavily in rhythmical spurts.
* As Ash and his friends are walking to Xanadu Nursery in the original version, Brock quotes the Chinese poem Spring View (春望) when referring to how run-down it is. Ash mistakes the thick grass and trees he speaks of as steak fries, prompting Misty to berate him for his gluttony. In the dub, he simply talks about how beautiful the garden is before they encounter Gloom.
* Ash's "misty over a gloom" comment that offended Misty was originally a misunderstanding of the words ''Kusaihana'' (Gloom's Japanese name) and ''kusai'' (stinky).
** Also, Ash's backstory of the garden's former owner moving away was dub-only.
* The signs explaining Pokénip and Stun Stem originally did not have their names written on them.
* Real world animals are mentioned in the dub: when Pokénip is described, it says that it has the same effect on Pokémon as catnip does on cats. In the original, it's only mentioned that it makes Pokémon feel good.
* Brock's comment about Gloom not getting "gloomy" was originally another ''Kusaihana''/''kusai'' pun.
* Florinda taught Gloom Solar Beam after she saw it in a magazine in the dub, but to honor her family in the original.
* Ash did not originally mention that "plenty of other girls [will] reject [Brock]" in the original. He merely tells him not to worry then reminds him they have to get herbs for Delia.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|植物園的臭臭花|Gloom of the Botanical Garden}}
|cs={{tt|Návštěva u Glooma|An attendance at Gloom}}
|da={{tt|En Boom For Gloom|A Boom For Gloom}}
|nl={{tt|Ruim Baan voor Gloom|Rein for Gloom}}
|fi={{tt|Mutta mitä tekee Gloom?|But what does Gloom do?}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Talents cachés|Hidden talents}}
|de={{tt|Terror im Treibhaus|Terror in the greenhouse}}
|he=פנו דרך לגלום {{tt|panu derech leGloom|Сlear the way for Gloom}}
|hi=Gloom ने मचादी धूम {{tt|''Gloom ne macha di dhoom!''|Gloom created a boom!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Gloom a kertben|Gloom in the Garden}}
|it={{tt|Insidia verde|Green peril}}
|ko=냄새꼬! 로켓단을 물리쳐라!
|no={{tt|En sak for Gloom|A case for Gloom}}
|pl={{tt|Pokój dla Glooma|Room for Gloom}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Hora do Gloom|The Gloom's Time}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Abram Alas para o Gloom|Clear the Way for Gloom}}
|ro={{tt|Faceți loc pentru Gloom|Make way for Gloom}}
|ru={{tt|Место для Глума|Place for Gloom}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hagan espacio para Gloom!|Make room for Gloom!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Haced sitio a Gloom|Make room for Gloom}}
|sv={{tt|En falsk bladsten|A false Leaf Stone}}
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EP068

2017-11-06T13:20:56Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=The Pi-Kahuna |
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epcode=EP068 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Make Room for Gloom |
title_ja=しょくぶつえんのクサイハナ |
title_ja_trans=Kusaihana of the Botanical Garden |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=October 29, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 4, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Meowth's Song|ニャースのうた]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
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director=井硲清高 |
art=酒井啓史 |
morecredits=yes |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|070}}
}}
'''Make Room for Gloom''' (Japanese: '''しょくぶつえんのクサイハナ''' ''{{tt|Kusaihana|Gloom}} of the Botanical Garden'') is the 68th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 29, 1998 and in the United States on October 4, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Back in Pallet Town, Ash and friends meet Florinda who works at the local nursery. She's afraid that her Gloom is not evolving into a Vileplume because she's not training it properly. When Team Rocket bursts in and attempts to steal Gloom, everyone sees just how strong a Pokémon can become—through love.

==Plot==
Back home at [[Pallet Town]], it's another day at the Ketchum residence. {{an|Brock}} is up making breakfast as {{Ash}} is awakened by a combination of [[Mimey]] sweeping over his head and {{AP|Pikachu}} shocking him awake when Mimey does the same to Pikachu. This awakens {{an|Misty}}, who was sleeping in Ash's bunk. Later, during breakfast, {{Delia}} asks her son to help out with her garden (as he does not appear to be training for the [[Pokémon League]]), but the thought of that reminds him of some "serious training" that he needs to do in the mountains - something that is news to Misty. Ash tries to push Misty and Brock out the door as quickly as possible, telling them aside that laboring in the family garden would leave him too tired to train; at last, they run off when Delia tells them to get three-to-four hundred pounds of fertilizer from the [[Xanadu Nursery]].

After running away, they take a rest. They encounter a greenhouse, which Ash tells Misty and Brock is the Xanadu Nursery, a childhood stomping ground. He recalls that the owner had moved away when he was a child and he does not know the new owner. When Brock peers inside and finds an attractive woman, all Ash sees is a {{p|Gloom}}, making Misty believe both are hallucinating. They are interrupted by a gardener who wields a watering device that resembles a flamethrower.

Introducing himself as [[Potter]], he describes the Xanadu Nursery as a place which attracts {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. On hearing this, Ash sends {{AP|Bulbasaur}} out to enjoy the place, as Brock inquires about the girl that he saw: he learns that she is named [[Florinda Showers|Florinda]] and is the new owner of the Xanadu Nursery. Just then, Bulbasaur sniffs a bunch of Stun Stem, a plant which produces pollen that can paralyze, much like {{m|Stun Spore}}, which knocks it out cold. Florinda and Gloom appear, and Florinda advises Ash to take Bulbasaur with her for treatment. Thanks to Gloom (who has developed an immunity to Stun Stem by being exposed to it for so long), Bulbasaur recovers. As the two Grass Pokémon play, Brock and Florinda talk privately.

Florinda inherited the Xanadu Nursery (run by her family for generations), but she does not feel confident in her abilities because she is not able to make Gloom [[Evolution|evolve]], even with the help of a [[Leaf Stone]]. It is apparently not because of love, as Gloom is almost never gloomy. Just then, {{an|Professor Oak}} appears, revealing the Leaf Stone that Florinda has purchased to be a fake. As everyone tries to help Florinda cope with the situation, Florinda describes the three people who sold them the false Leaf Stone: {{TRT}}.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket themselves are at the nursery, looking for the right Pokémon to steal. After encountering the Stun Stem, they decide to harvest it instead, as it could help them. Back upstairs, Brock swears to Florinda that he will find a real Leaf Stone, but Ash dissuades him, reminding him that Leaf Stones are hard to come by. Brock instead swears to Florinda that he will find Team Rocket and bring justice, but Ash also points out that usually Team Rocket find them first. As if on cue, alarms sound, as Potter learns that plants are being stolen from the nursery. Sure enough, they discover Team Rocket. Though Bulbasaur manages to tie up the thieves, {{MTR}}, though he is a bit late, unleashes a bomb made of the stolen Stun Stem to incapacitate nearly everyone. With Florinda (who evaded the Stun Stem) and Gloom the only able-bodied defenders left, Brock urges Florinda to attack, as Team Rocket manages to steal the incapacitated Pikachu. Jessie and James send {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to deal with Gloom and Florinda is surprised at Gloom's battling ability when it uses {{m|Double Team}} to get Arbok and Weezing to hit each other. Meanwhile, Pikachu manages to bite Jessie's arm, and frees itself, landing behind Bulbasaur, as Brock continues to coach Florinda, telling her that Team Rocket is now open to a more powerful attack. Though Florinda is not confident that {{m|SolarBeam}} will do the trick, Gloom sends Team Rocket flying with it.

Later, after everyone has been treated, Florinda thanks Brock, noting that Gloom is strong as it is, and that it does not need to evolve. Florinda states that now she has the confidence to run the nursery with a special someone, which causes Brock to fall over. But when he recovers from fantasizing, he finds that Florinda has already proposed to Potter, and that they plan to run the nursery together. Brock feeling rejected, Ash tries to console him, telling him that he will meet more women who will reject him. As Ash heads back to town with his friends, he is reminded that he has spent a day not training for the Pokémon League.

==Major events==
* [[Jessie's Arbok]] is revealed to know {{m|Toxic}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP068.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Florinda Showers]]
* [[Potter]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP068.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefable}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Gloom}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Florinda Showers|Florinda]]'s)
* {{p|Dodrio}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Machop}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Alphabetically, the {{tt|very last|Japanese name is Wanriky}}, {{p|Machop}}.
* [[Type: Wild]] replaced [[Meowth's Song]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Ash mentions that Brock will find tons of more girls that will reject him. To be exact, Brock found over five hundred more girls that rejected him in his tenure in the anime.
* The events of this episode immediately follow those of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* The beginning of the episode with a {{p|Dodrio}} shouting its cry like a rooster is similar to a scene in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is stealing the Stun Stem, they are all shown to be wearing surgical masks. However, in the next scene, Jessie's mouth is seen moving, and the masks disappear completely in all scenes afterward.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]
* The "two eggs sunny side down" were originally sunny side up, and the "super secret recipe mystery omelet" was originally fried eggs with soy sauce.
* Ash's "really tough training" on the mountain was originally referring to him meditating under a waterfall.
* Delia asks for a cartful of herbs in the original as opposed to 300 or 400 pounds of fertilizer.
* In the original, [[Xanadu Nursery]] is named after [[Florinda Showers]], being called ''Murasame (Showers) Botanical Gardens''.
** Its name in English is a likely reference to one of Coleridge's most well-known poems, ''Kubla Khan'', in which a greenhouse-like "pleasure dome" is featured. In Japanese, ''murasame'' refers to an intermittent autumn rain which falls lightly and heavily in rhythmical spurts.
* As Ash and his friends are walking to Xanadu Nursery in the original version, Brock quotes the Chinese poem Spring View (春望) when referring to how run-down it is. Ash mistakes the thick grass and trees he speaks of as steak fries, prompting Misty to berate him for his gluttony. In the dub, he simply talks about how beautiful the garden is before they encounter Gloom.
* Ash's "misty over a gloom" comment that offended Misty was originally a misunderstanding of the words ''Kusaihana'' (Gloom's Japanese name) and ''kusai'' (stinky).
** Also, Ash's backstory of the garden's former owner moving away was dub-only.
* The signs explaining Pokénip and Stun Stem originally did not have their names written on them.
* Real world animals are mentioned in the dub: when Pokénip is described, it says that it has the same effect on Pokémon as catnip does on cats. In the original, it's only mentioned that it makes Pokémon feel good.
* Brock's comment about Gloom not getting "gloomy" was originally another ''Kusaihana''/''kusai'' pun.
* Florinda taught Gloom Solar Beam after she saw it in a magazine in the dub, but to honor her family in the original.
* Ash did not originally mention that "plenty of other girls [will] reject [Brock]" in the original. He merely tells him not to worry then reminds him they have to get herbs for Delia.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|植物園的臭臭花|Gloom of the Botanical Garden}}
|cs={{tt|Návštěva u Glooma|An attendance at Gloom}}
|da={{tt|En Boom For Gloom|A Boom For Gloom}}
|nl={{tt|Ruim Baan voor Gloom|Rein for Gloom}}
|fi={{tt|Mutta mitä tekee Gloom?|But what does Gloom do?}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Talents cachés|Hidden talents}}
|de={{tt|Terror im Treibhaus|Terror in the greenhouse}}
|he=פנו דרך לגלום {{tt|panu derech leGloom|Сlear the way for Gloom}}
|hi=Gloom ने मचादी धूम {{tt|''Gloom ne macha di dhoom!''|Gloom created a boom!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Gloom a kertben|Gloom in the Garden}}
|it={{tt|Insidia verde|Green peril}}
|ko=냄새꼬! 로켓단을 물리쳐라!
|no={{tt|En sak for Gloom|A case for Gloom}}
|pl={{tt|Pokój dla Glooma|Room for Gloom}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Hora do Gloom|The Gloom's Time}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Abram Alas para o Gloom|Clear the Way for Gloom}}
|ro={{tt|Faceți loc pentru Gloom|Make way for Gloom}}
|ru={{tt|Место для Глума|Place for Gloom}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hagan espacio para Gloom!|Make room for Gloom!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Haced sitio a Gloom|Make room for Gloom}}
|sv={{tt|En falsk bladsten|A false Leaf Stone}}
}}
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EP070

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|epcode=EP070
|colorscheme=Kanto
|title_en=Go West Young Meowth
|title_ja=ニャースのあいうえお
|title_ja_trans=Nyarth's A-I-U-E-O
|screen=hd
|broadcast_jp=November 12, 1998
|broadcast_us=October 9, 1999
|en_series=Indigo League
|en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]]
|ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]]
|ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]]
|olmteam=Team Ota
|scenario=首藤剛志
|storyboard=湯山邦彦
|director=鈴木敏明
|art=酒井啓史
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=EP061-EP070
|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|072}}
*This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]]. }}
'''Go West Young Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャースのあいうえお''' ''{{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}'s {{tt|A-I-U-E-O|ABCs}}'') is the 70th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 12, 1998 and in the United States on October 9, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The gang heads to Hollywood for the premiere of Pokémon in Love and Meowth is forced to look back on his painful past. Meowth shares bittersweet memories of his life before Team Rocket, and reveals how and why he learned to walk and talk like a human.

==Plot==
Back home in [[Pallet Town]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are doing their morning exercises, while {{an|Misty}} remarks on how the TV remote is getting more exercise than the three. Just then, however, a special delivery arrives at the Ketchum residence, with four invitations to the [[Hollywood]] premiere of ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', the film that they had helped produce [[EP069|last episode]]. Although Ash is reluctant to abandon another day of training in order to go to Hollywood, he eventually relents, and leaves for Hollywood along with Misty, Brock, and {{Delia}}.

Elsewhere, while putting up a billboard for the movie, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are thrilled about the premiere even though they were not invited, while {{MTR}} is somewhat indifferent. Meowth then recalls his earliest memory: being alone at [[Camp Pokéhearst]]. As a young {{p|Meowth}}, he was always hungry, once having been hung from a tree piñata-style for tipping over a basket of baseballs, believing it was food. While tied up, he saw a movie being premiered, called ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|That Darn Meowth!}}'', where he learned that Hollywood had ice cream and fried chicken, and he instantly decided to go there.

Meanwhile, Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive in Hollywood, but find themselves at a run-down section of town, far away from the glamorous core. [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]], the film's producer, suddenly appears and invites everyone inside. Across the street, {{TRT}} are about to enter, seeing that the street is deserted, when Meowth suddenly decides to leave, promising Jessie and James to return before the start of the movie. Meowth arrives at an old run-down snack house, and recalls his first time there: back then, the snack stand was prosperous, and when he had tried to get food, he was caught stealing by the store owner, and in the ensuing chase, he had lost his food. Having eluded the chef, he was approached by a gang of Meowth, led by a {{p|Persian}}, and was accepted into the gang. Through the gang, he was able to satiate his hunger (by stealing the food he needed), but found that he was still missing some love in his life.

Coming to the boarded-up remains of what was once a posh department store, Meowth recalls the first time meeting his first crush, another Meowth named [[Meowzie]], at the window of that store. He recalls having dashed across the street to meet her (causing a major traffic pile-up in the process), only to be rebuked. Just as her owner had recalled her into her new diamond-encrusted [[Poké Ball]], she remarked at how, as a "street Meowth", that he would never win her over, as she lived in a life of luxury. Meowth vowed at that point to try to become human in order to impress her.

Back in the present day, Meowth comes across a run-down mansion, recalling his time there. Back in the day, the mansion was home to an academy that taught students upper-class etiquette. Through spying on one of the classrooms, he had learned, albeit slowly, how to walk - the drawback being that he got caught more often whenever he tried to steal food (having only to run on two legs instead of four). Eventually, he had also managed to speak human language, again from observing the classes. The first word he had understood was "rocket". At this point, Meowth breaks into song, believing that his new talents would win [[Meowzie]] over. However, when he returned to [[Meowzie]] to show off his talents, he was quickly dismissed as a "freak" - worse than a street Meowth. Angry over her rejection, Meowth set off to be the richest "freak" she ever saw, all to win her over. His journey eventually landed him at Team Rocket, and the rest is history. As he finishes reminiscing, however, he is surrounded by his old gang, and he agrees to follow Persian, which does not go unnoticed by Jessie and James, who were about to enter the theater without him.

Persian proposes that Meowth rejoin the gang, believing that his human capability would be an asset. However, Meowth refuses, being loyal to Team Rocket. However, Persian brings forth Meowzie, to the surprise of Meowth. Over a private conversation, Meowzie reveals that not long after Meowth had left, the city was caught in a recession. Meowzie was abandoned by her owner (who was moving away), unable to afford to keep her, and was taken in by the same Meowth gang. Believing that Meowzie is too good for this place, Meowth tries to take her away, but is stopped by the rest of the gang. But before they can take any action, Jessie and James appear, and while {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} deal with the other Meowth, Meowth and Persian square off on the roof of a building. Although Meowth wins their brief battle, Meowzie runs over to Persian, concerned about its safety. Stunned, Meowth wonders why Meowzie would not leave with him, and Meowzie replies that she had owed Persian her gratitude for taking her in... and the fact that to her, Meowth was still a freak. Dejected, Team Rocket leaves together, with Jessie and James trying to comfort Meowth, saying that Meowth is still "their freak".

Back at the theater, the movie had ended. When Schpielbunk tries to gauge the reaction of the four, Ash complains that he did not see himself or his Pokémon in the final film (though Delia claims that she had seen a brief glimpse of Pikachu's tail). Schpielbunk simply claims that, as the movie had an all-Pokémon cast, the scenes with humans in it simply had to be cut. Misty then wonders why they had even been invited in the first place (despite her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} being in a leading role), with Schpielbunk simply stating that he couldn't get any real movie stars to attend their premiere. Just then, Team Rocket appears and does their motto, and promptly leave when they are asked why they are there, singing "Looks like Team Rocket's dancing off again!".

The episode ends with Meowth on the roof of a nondescript building, staring at the full moon, still longing for Meowzie.

==Major events==
* {{MTR}} recalls how he learned to {{pkmn2|talking|speak human language}} and walk upright on his hind legs.
* Meowth reveals why he joined [[Team Rocket]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Meowzie]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP070.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]
* [[Meowzie]]'s owner (flashback)
* Children in park (flashback)
* Restaurant cook (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP070.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Onix}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{P|Meowth}} ([[Meowzie]])
* {{p|Meowth}} (pack)
* {{p|Persian}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Geodude}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: On the roadside, taking a nap, {{p|Geodude}}.
* The title is a reference to "{{wp|Go West, young man}}", a quote by the American author {{wp|Horace Greeley}}.
* On the Indigo League DVD cover this episode is called ''Hollywood Heartbreak'', though ''Go West, Young Meowth'' is used as the title in the episode itself, including its DVD version.
**The US [[Netflix]] stream release used both titles, calling the episode ''Hollywood Heartbreak / Go West, Young Meowth''.
* The department store is a reference to the jewelry chain {{wp|Tiffany & Co.}}.
* Delia's pose as everyone arrives in Hollywood is a reference to a famous pose by {{wp|Marilyn Monroe}} in the film ''{{wp|The Seven Year Itch}}''.
* This episode can be found on the fourth [[Game Boy Advance Video]] Pokémon [[ROM cartridge|Game Pak]].
* The license plate number found on [[Meowzie]]'s owner's car is ''052-NYA''. Meowth's [[National Pokédex]] number is 052, and its Japanese name is ニャース '''''Nya'''rth''. "Nya" is also the Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes, and its English equivalent is "meow".
** Note that the license plate number, at the time of the episode's first airing, is not one that is valid for the state of California today. However, California itself used the 123-ABC format prior to April 1980, when the modern 1ABC234 scheme was introduced. The plates during that era, and into the next few years, incorporated a yellow-on-blue design, not unlike that of the plate seen in the episode itself. ''052-NYA'' itself, if issued at all, was likely to have been issued between 1975 and 1977.
* Meowth sings [[Meowth's Song]] in the episode.
* The first word that Meowth understood was [[Team Rocket|Rocket]].
* Jessie and James do not blast off in this episode, but only Meowth himself ''blasts off'' in one scene.
* The scene with [[Ash's Pikachu]] in a tuxedo was used for the [[Pikachu's Jukebox]] segments in the US and internationally for the rest of season one and into the Orange Islands arc.
* The Japanese title "Nyarth's A-I-U-E-O" is a reference to the fact that those letters are the first five in the gojūon system of ordering the Japanese alphabet (あ, い, う, え, お), which Meowth learns in this episode.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 11: Meowth'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book, "[[Meowth, the Big Mouth]]" was based on this episode.
* Meowth's backstory from this episode is referred to twice during the {{series|XY}}, first in ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'' and again in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. In both cases, {{an|Bonnie}} got curious of how Meowth learned to talk, but she lost interest in the subject when Meowth mentioned that the story behind it was going to be long, making Meowth question why did she then want to hear it in the first place.
* Despite this episode stating that Meowth do not naturally walk on their hind legs, others that have appeared in the franchise can be seen to do this.

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth learns to speak "the human language", the humans rehearse the toungue-twister "{{tt|sju sjösjuka sjömän sjunger|Seven seasick sailors sing}}". The teacher pronounces it with the consonant /ɕ/ but Meowth, and some of the pupils, learns it like /ɧ/ which is consistant with how he pronounces it throughout the series.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]]
* At the start of the Japanese version, while doing his morning exercise, Ash said that he trains day and night to prepare for the upcoming Pokémon League, prompting Misty to ask what it is exactly that Ash has done since he's started this so-called "training".
* The Japanese version contained plenty of references to the previous episode, but the English dub removes all of that.
* Meowth's original narration introduced his flashback that it happened "before [he] had a name, an owner, siblings, a house... anything at all."
* Camp Pokéhearst and ''That Darn Meowth'' (the latter a reference to ''{{wp|That Darn Cat}}'') were unnamed in the Japanese version.
* The English version introduces the sub-plot of Meowth looking for love earlier than the Japanese version, in which he didn't do until later on when he lays eyes on Meowzie.
* Additionally, Meowth talks about eating ice cream, crêpes and [[wikipedia:yaki udon|yaki udon]] in the Japanese version, while in the dub he just mentions the fried chicken he ate in the previous scene.
* Brock originally said that the reason Hollywood is desolate is because the cost of making movies has gotten too high over the years, and because of the terrible economy, the only movie the town will have to submit to the Binnes Film Festival is "Pokémon: The Movie".
* Meowth didn't originally praise Team Rocket as being illustrious, and said that he only joined the group because he saw the word "Rocket" in his picture book.
* The English lyrics to [[Meowth's Song]] were not a translation of the original Japanese lyrics.
* While the Japanese episode merely takes place in a [[Kanto]] town called [[Hollywood]], the dub specifically states that the location is the real-world {{wp|Hollywood}} in California.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth sees Meowzie, a narrator is added. He says these lines in a kind of cunning, sinister way: "En stjärna dör, en annan föds. Allt i balansens namn. Hehehe, du har tro". Which translates to: "A star dies, another one is born. All in the name of balance. Hehehe, you have faith".
* In the Japanese version, Cleavon Schpielbunk's reason for dragging everyone out to the movie premiere was because they all worked together to make the movie.
* In the final scene, Meowth was originally asking himself why the moon is round.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|喵喵之歌|Meowth's Song}}
|cs={{tt|Vydej se na západ, Meowth|Set for the west, Meowth}}
|da={{tt|Hollywood Her kommer Vi|Hollywood Here We come}}
|nl={{tt|Naar het Westen, Jonge Meowth|Go West, Young Meowth}}
|fi={{tt|Lähde länteen, nuori Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Hollywood, me voilà !|Hollywood, here I am!}}
|de={{tt|Mauzi in Hollywood|Meowth in Hollywood}}
|he=לך מערבה, מייאו צעיר{{tt|lech ma'arava, Meowth tsa'eer|Go west, young Meowth}}
|hi=हॉलीवुड जाओ, छोटे Mewoth! {{tt|''Hollywood jao, Chote Meowth!''|Go to Hollywood, Young Mewoth!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Nyugatra, ifjú Meowth!|Go West, Young Meowth!}}
|it={{tt|La storia di Meowth|Meowth's story}}
|ko={{tt|나옹이의 가나다라마바사!|Ganada Rama Vasa of the Naonai!}}
|no={{tt|Dra mot vest, unge Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|pl={{tt|Idź na zachód, Meowth|Go west, Meowth}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vá pra Hollywood, Meowth|Go to Hollywood, Meowth}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Vai para Oeste, Jovem Meowth|Go West Young Meowth}}
|ro={{tt|Către Vest Tinere Meowth|Towards West Young Meowth}}
|ru={{tt|Шагай на запад, юный Мяут!|Go West Young Meowth!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Ve al oeste Meowth!|Go west Meowth!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Ve al oeste, joven Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|sv={{tt|Pokémonkärlek|Pokémon love}} {{tt|*|The same Swedish title was also later used in the episode EP100 - Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?}}
}}
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EP070

2017-11-06T13:17:18Z

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|title_en=Go West Young Meowth
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|art=酒井啓史
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*This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]]. }}
'''Go West Young Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャースのあいうえお''' ''{{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}'s {{tt|A-I-U-E-O|ABCs}}'') is the 70th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 12, 1998 and in the United States on October 9, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The gang heads to Hollywood for the premiere of Pokémon in Love and Meowth is forced to look back on his painful past. Meowth shares bittersweet memories of his life before Team Rocket, and reveals how and why he learned to walk and talk like a human.

==Plot==
Back home in [[Pallet Town]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are doing their morning exercises, while {{an|Misty}} remarks on how the TV remote is getting more exercise than the three. Just then, however, a special delivery arrives at the Ketchum residence, with four invitations to the [[Hollywood]] premiere of ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', the film that they had helped produce [[EP069|last episode]]. Although Ash is reluctant to abandon another day of training in order to go to Hollywood, he eventually relents, and leaves for Hollywood along with Misty, Brock, and {{Delia}}.

Elsewhere, while putting up a billboard for the movie, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are thrilled about the premiere even though they were not invited, while {{MTR}} is somewhat indifferent. Meowth then recalls his earliest memory: being alone at [[Camp Pokéhearst]]. As a young {{p|Meowth}}, he was always hungry, once having been hung from a tree piñata-style for tipping over a basket of baseballs, believing it was food. While tied up, he saw a movie being premiered, called ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|That Darn Meowth!}}'', where he learned that Hollywood had ice cream and fried chicken, and he instantly decided to go there.

Meanwhile, Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive in Hollywood, but find themselves at a run-down section of town, far away from the glamorous core. [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]], the film's producer, suddenly appears and invites everyone inside. Across the street, {{TRT}} are about to enter, seeing that the street is deserted, when Meowth suddenly decides to leave, promising Jessie and James to return before the start of the movie. Meowth arrives at an old run-down snack house, and recalls his first time there: back then, the snack stand was prosperous, and when he had tried to get food, he was caught stealing by the store owner, and in the ensuing chase, he had lost his food. Having eluded the chef, he was approached by a gang of Meowth, led by a {{p|Persian}}, and was accepted into the gang. Through the gang, he was able to satiate his hunger (by stealing the food he needed), but found that he was still missing some love in his life.

Coming to the boarded-up remains of what was once a posh department store, Meowth recalls the first time meeting his first crush, another Meowth named [[Meowzie]], at the window of that store. He recalls having dashed across the street to meet her (causing a major traffic pile-up in the process), only to be rebuked. Just as her owner had recalled her into her new diamond-encrusted [[Poké Ball]], she remarked at how, as a "street Meowth", that he would never win her over, as she lived in a life of luxury. Meowth vowed at that point to try to become human in order to impress her.

Back in the present day, Meowth comes across a run-down mansion, recalling his time there. Back in the day, the mansion was home to an academy that taught students upper-class etiquette. Through spying on one of the classrooms, he had learned, albeit slowly, how to walk - the drawback being that he got caught more often whenever he tried to steal food (having only to run on two legs instead of four). Eventually, he had also managed to speak human language, again from observing the classes. The first word he had understood was "rocket". At this point, Meowth breaks into song, believing that his new talents would win [[Meowzie]] over. However, when he returned to [[Meowzie]] to show off his talents, he was quickly dismissed as a "freak" - worse than a street Meowth. Angry over her rejection, Meowth set off to be the richest "freak" she ever saw, all to win her over. His journey eventually landed him at Team Rocket, and the rest is history. As he finishes reminiscing, however, he is surrounded by his old gang, and he agrees to follow Persian, which does not go unnoticed by Jessie and James, who were about to enter the theater without him.

Persian proposes that Meowth rejoin the gang, believing that his human capability would be an asset. However, Meowth refuses, being loyal to Team Rocket. However, Persian brings forth Meowzie, to the surprise of Meowth. Over a private conversation, Meowzie reveals that not long after Meowth had left, the city was caught in a recession. Meowzie was abandoned by her owner (who was moving away), unable to afford to keep her, and was taken in by the same Meowth gang. Believing that Meowzie is too good for this place, Meowth tries to take her away, but is stopped by the rest of the gang. But before they can take any action, Jessie and James appear, and while {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} deal with the other Meowth, Meowth and Persian square off on the roof of a building. Although Meowth wins their brief battle, Meowzie runs over to Persian, concerned about its safety. Stunned, Meowth wonders why Meowzie would not leave with him, and Meowzie replies that she had owed Persian her gratitude for taking her in... and the fact that to her, Meowth was still a freak. Dejected, Team Rocket leaves together, with Jessie and James trying to comfort Meowth, saying that Meowth is still "their freak".

Back at the theater, the movie had ended. When Schpielbunk tries to gauge the reaction of the four, Ash complains that he did not see himself or his Pokémon in the final film (though Delia claims that she had seen a brief glimpse of Pikachu's tail). Schpielbunk simply claims that, as the movie had an all-Pokémon cast, the scenes with humans in it simply had to be cut. Misty then wonders why they had even been invited in the first place (despite her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} being in a leading role), with Schpielbunk simply stating that he couldn't get any real movie stars to attend their premiere. Just then, Team Rocket appears and does their motto, and promptly leave when they are asked why they are there, singing "Looks like Team Rocket's dancing off again!".

The episode ends with Meowth on the roof of a nondescript building, staring at the full moon, still longing for Meowzie.

==Major events==
* {{MTR}} recalls how he learned to {{pkmn2|talking|speak human language}} and walk upright on his hind legs.
* Meowth reveals why he joined [[Team Rocket]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Meowzie]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP070.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]
* [[Meowzie]]'s owner (flashback)
* Children in park (flashback)
* Restaurant cook (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP070.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Onix}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{P|Meowth}} ([[Meowzie]])
* {{p|Meowth}} (pack)
* {{p|Persian}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Geodude}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: On the roadside, taking a nap, {{p|Geodude}}.
* The title is a reference to "{{wp|Go West, young man}}", a quote by the American author {{wp|Horace Greeley}}.
* On the Indigo League DVD cover this episode is called ''Hollywood Heartbreak'', though ''Go West, Young Meowth'' is used as the title in the episode itself, including its DVD version.
**The US [[Netflix]] stream release used both titles, calling the episode ''Hollywood Heartbreak / Go West, Young Meowth''.
* The department store is a reference to the jewelry chain {{wp|Tiffany & Co.}}.
* Delia's pose as everyone arrives in Hollywood is a reference to a famous pose by {{wp|Marilyn Monroe}} in the film ''{{wp|The Seven Year Itch}}''.
* This episode can be found on the fourth [[Game Boy Advance Video]] Pokémon [[ROM cartridge|Game Pak]].
* The license plate number found on [[Meowzie]]'s owner's car is ''052-NYA''. Meowth's [[National Pokédex]] number is 052, and its Japanese name is ニャース '''''Nya'''rth''. "Nya" is also the Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes, and its English equivalent is "meow".
** Note that the license plate number, at the time of the episode's first airing, is not one that is valid for the state of California today. However, California itself used the 123-ABC format prior to April 1980, when the modern 1ABC234 scheme was introduced. The plates during that era, and into the next few years, incorporated a yellow-on-blue design, not unlike that of the plate seen in the episode itself. ''052-NYA'' itself, if issued at all, was likely to have been issued between 1975 and 1977.
* Meowth sings [[Meowth's Song]] in the episode.
* The first word that Meowth understood was [[Team Rocket|Rocket]].
* Jessie and James do not blast off in this episode, but only Meowth himself ''blasts off'' in one scene.
* The scene with [[Ash's Pikachu]] in a tuxedo was used for the [[Pikachu's Jukebox]] segments in the US and internationally for the rest of season one and into the Orange Islands arc.
* The Japanese title "Nyarth's A-I-U-E-O" is a reference to the fact that those letters are the first five in the gojūon system of ordering the Japanese alphabet (あ, い, う, え, お), which Meowth learns in this episode.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 11: Meowth'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book, "[[Meowth, the Big Mouth]]" was based on this episode.
* Meowth's backstory from this episode is referred to twice during the {{series|XY}}, first in ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'' and again in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. In both cases, {{an|Bonnie}} got curious of how Meowth learned to talk, but she lost interest in the subject when Meowth mentioned that the story behind it was going to be long, making Meowth question why did she then want to hear it in the first place.
* Despite this episode stating that Meowth do not naturally walk on their hind legs, others that have appeared in the franchise can be seen to do this.

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth learns to speak "the human language", the humans rehearse the toungue-twister "{{tt|sju sjösjuka sjömän sjunger|Seven seasick sailors sing}}". The teacher pronounces it with the consonant /ɕ/ but Meowth, and some of the pupils, learns it like /ɧ/ which is consistant with how he pronounces it throughout the series.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]]
* At the start of the Japanese version, while doing his morning exercise, Ash said that he trains day and night to prepare for the upcoming Pokémon League, prompting Misty to ask what it is exactly that Ash has done since he's started this so-called "training".
* The Japanese version contained plenty of references to the previous episode, but the English dub removes all of that.
* Meowth's original narration introduced his flashback that it happened "before [he] had a name, an owner, siblings, a house... anything at all."
* Camp Pokéhearst and ''That Darn Meowth'' (the latter a reference to ''{{wp|That Darn Cat}}'') were unnamed in the Japanese version.
* The English version introduces the sub-plot of Meowth looking for love earlier than the Japanese version, in which he didn't do until later on when he lays eyes on Meowzie.
* Additionally, Meowth talks about eating ice cream, crêpes and [[wikipedia:yaki udon|yaki udon]] in the Japanese version, while in the dub he just mentions the fried chicken he ate in the previous scene.
* Brock originally said that the reason Hollywood is desolate is because the cost of making movies has gotten too high over the years, and because of the terrible economy, the only movie the town will have to submit to the Binnes Film Festival is "Pokémon: The Movie".
* Meowth didn't originally praise Team Rocket as being illustrious, and said that he only joined the group because he saw the word "Rocket" in his picture book.
* The English lyrics to [[Meowth's Song]] were not a translation of the original Japanese lyrics.
* While the Japanese episode merely takes place in a [[Kanto]] town called [[Hollywood]], the dub specifically states that the location is the real-world {{wp|Hollywood}} in California.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth sees Meowzie, a narrtor is added. He says these lines in a kind of cunning, sinister way: "En stjärna dör, en annan föds. Allt i balansens namn. Hehehe, du har tro". Which translates to: "A star dies, another one is born. All in the name of balance. Hehehe, you have faith".
* In the Japanese version, Cleavon Schpielbunk's reason for dragging everyone out to the movie premiere was because they all worked together to make the movie.
* In the final scene, Meowth was originally asking himself why the moon is round.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Vydej se na západ, Meowth|Set for the west, Meowth}}
|da={{tt|Hollywood Her kommer Vi|Hollywood Here We come}}
|nl={{tt|Naar het Westen, Jonge Meowth|Go West, Young Meowth}}
|fi={{tt|Lähde länteen, nuori Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Hollywood, me voilà !|Hollywood, here I am!}}
|de={{tt|Mauzi in Hollywood|Meowth in Hollywood}}
|he=לך מערבה, מייאו צעיר{{tt|lech ma'arava, Meowth tsa'eer|Go west, young Meowth}}
|hi=हॉलीवुड जाओ, छोटे Mewoth! {{tt|''Hollywood jao, Chote Meowth!''|Go to Hollywood, Young Mewoth!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Nyugatra, ifjú Meowth!|Go West, Young Meowth!}}
|it={{tt|La storia di Meowth|Meowth's story}}
|ko={{tt|나옹이의 가나다라마바사!|Ganada Rama Vasa of the Naonai!}}
|no={{tt|Dra mot vest, unge Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|pl={{tt|Idź na zachód, Meowth|Go west, Meowth}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vá pra Hollywood, Meowth|Go to Hollywood, Meowth}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Vai para Oeste, Jovem Meowth|Go West Young Meowth}}
|ro={{tt|Către Vest Tinere Meowth|Towards West Young Meowth}}
|ru={{tt|Шагай на запад, юный Мяут!|Go West Young Meowth!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Ve al oeste Meowth!|Go west Meowth!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Ve al oeste, joven Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|sv={{tt|Pokémonkärlek|Pokémon love}} {{tt|*|The same Swedish title was also later used in the episode EP100 - Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?}}
}}
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EP070

2017-11-06T13:14:17Z

Technickal: /* Dub edits */

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|broadcast_us=October 9, 1999
|en_series=Indigo League
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|ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]]
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|scenario=首藤剛志
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|director=鈴木敏明
|art=酒井啓史
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*This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]]. }}
'''Go West Young Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャースのあいうえお''' ''{{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}'s {{tt|A-I-U-E-O|ABCs}}'') is the 70th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 12, 1998 and in the United States on October 9, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The gang heads to Hollywood for the premiere of Pokémon in Love and Meowth is forced to look back on his painful past. Meowth shares bittersweet memories of his life before Team Rocket, and reveals how and why he learned to walk and talk like a human.

==Plot==
Back home in [[Pallet Town]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are doing their morning exercises, while {{an|Misty}} remarks on how the TV remote is getting more exercise than the three. Just then, however, a special delivery arrives at the Ketchum residence, with four invitations to the [[Hollywood]] premiere of ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', the film that they had helped produce [[EP069|last episode]]. Although Ash is reluctant to abandon another day of training in order to go to Hollywood, he eventually relents, and leaves for Hollywood along with Misty, Brock, and {{Delia}}.

Elsewhere, while putting up a billboard for the movie, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are thrilled about the premiere even though they were not invited, while {{MTR}} is somewhat indifferent. Meowth then recalls his earliest memory: being alone at [[Camp Pokéhearst]]. As a young {{p|Meowth}}, he was always hungry, once having been hung from a tree piñata-style for tipping over a basket of baseballs, believing it was food. While tied up, he saw a movie being premiered, called ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|That Darn Meowth!}}'', where he learned that Hollywood had ice cream and fried chicken, and he instantly decided to go there.

Meanwhile, Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive in Hollywood, but find themselves at a run-down section of town, far away from the glamorous core. [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]], the film's producer, suddenly appears and invites everyone inside. Across the street, {{TRT}} are about to enter, seeing that the street is deserted, when Meowth suddenly decides to leave, promising Jessie and James to return before the start of the movie. Meowth arrives at an old run-down snack house, and recalls his first time there: back then, the snack stand was prosperous, and when he had tried to get food, he was caught stealing by the store owner, and in the ensuing chase, he had lost his food. Having eluded the chef, he was approached by a gang of Meowth, led by a {{p|Persian}}, and was accepted into the gang. Through the gang, he was able to satiate his hunger (by stealing the food he needed), but found that he was still missing some love in his life.

Coming to the boarded-up remains of what was once a posh department store, Meowth recalls the first time meeting his first crush, another Meowth named [[Meowzie]], at the window of that store. He recalls having dashed across the street to meet her (causing a major traffic pile-up in the process), only to be rebuked. Just as her owner had recalled her into her new diamond-encrusted [[Poké Ball]], she remarked at how, as a "street Meowth", that he would never win her over, as she lived in a life of luxury. Meowth vowed at that point to try to become human in order to impress her.

Back in the present day, Meowth comes across a run-down mansion, recalling his time there. Back in the day, the mansion was home to an academy that taught students upper-class etiquette. Through spying on one of the classrooms, he had learned, albeit slowly, how to walk - the drawback being that he got caught more often whenever he tried to steal food (having only to run on two legs instead of four). Eventually, he had also managed to speak human language, again from observing the classes. The first word he had understood was "rocket". At this point, Meowth breaks into song, believing that his new talents would win [[Meowzie]] over. However, when he returned to [[Meowzie]] to show off his talents, he was quickly dismissed as a "freak" - worse than a street Meowth. Angry over her rejection, Meowth set off to be the richest "freak" she ever saw, all to win her over. His journey eventually landed him at Team Rocket, and the rest is history. As he finishes reminiscing, however, he is surrounded by his old gang, and he agrees to follow Persian, which does not go unnoticed by Jessie and James, who were about to enter the theater without him.

Persian proposes that Meowth rejoin the gang, believing that his human capability would be an asset. However, Meowth refuses, being loyal to Team Rocket. However, Persian brings forth Meowzie, to the surprise of Meowth. Over a private conversation, Meowzie reveals that not long after Meowth had left, the city was caught in a recession. Meowzie was abandoned by her owner (who was moving away), unable to afford to keep her, and was taken in by the same Meowth gang. Believing that Meowzie is too good for this place, Meowth tries to take her away, but is stopped by the rest of the gang. But before they can take any action, Jessie and James appear, and while {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} deal with the other Meowth, Meowth and Persian square off on the roof of a building. Although Meowth wins their brief battle, Meowzie runs over to Persian, concerned about its safety. Stunned, Meowth wonders why Meowzie would not leave with him, and Meowzie replies that she had owed Persian her gratitude for taking her in... and the fact that to her, Meowth was still a freak. Dejected, Team Rocket leaves together, with Jessie and James trying to comfort Meowth, saying that Meowth is still "their freak".

Back at the theater, the movie had ended. When Schpielbunk tries to gauge the reaction of the four, Ash complains that he did not see himself or his Pokémon in the final film (though Delia claims that she had seen a brief glimpse of Pikachu's tail). Schpielbunk simply claims that, as the movie had an all-Pokémon cast, the scenes with humans in it simply had to be cut. Misty then wonders why they had even been invited in the first place (despite her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} being in a leading role), with Schpielbunk simply stating that he couldn't get any real movie stars to attend their premiere. Just then, Team Rocket appears and does their motto, and promptly leave when they are asked why they are there, singing "Looks like Team Rocket's dancing off again!".

The episode ends with Meowth on the roof of a nondescript building, staring at the full moon, still longing for Meowzie.

==Major events==
* {{MTR}} recalls how he learned to {{pkmn2|talking|speak human language}} and walk upright on his hind legs.
* Meowth reveals why he joined [[Team Rocket]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Meowzie]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP070.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]
* [[Meowzie]]'s owner (flashback)
* Children in park (flashback)
* Restaurant cook (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP070.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Onix}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{P|Meowth}} ([[Meowzie]])
* {{p|Meowth}} (pack)
* {{p|Persian}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Geodude}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: On the roadside, taking a nap, {{p|Geodude}}.
* The title is a reference to "{{wp|Go West, young man}}", a quote by the American author {{wp|Horace Greeley}}.
* On the Indigo League DVD cover this episode is called ''Hollywood Heartbreak'', though ''Go West, Young Meowth'' is used as the title in the episode itself, including its DVD version.
**The US [[Netflix]] stream release used both titles, calling the episode ''Hollywood Heartbreak / Go West, Young Meowth''.
* ''That Darn Meowth'' is a reference to the film ''{{wp|That Darn Cat}}''.
* The department store is a reference to the jewelry chain {{wp|Tiffany & Co.}}.
* Delia's pose as everyone arrives in Hollywood is a reference to a famous pose by {{wp|Marilyn Monroe}} in the film ''{{wp|The Seven Year Itch}}''.
* This episode can be found on the fourth [[Game Boy Advance Video]] Pokémon [[ROM cartridge|Game Pak]].
* The license plate number found on [[Meowzie]]'s owner's car is ''052-NYA''. Meowth's [[National Pokédex]] number is 052, and its Japanese name is ニャース '''''Nya'''rth''. "Nya" is also the Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes, and its English equivalent is "meow".
** Note that the license plate number, at the time of the episode's first airing, is not one that is valid for the state of California today. However, California itself used the 123-ABC format prior to April 1980, when the modern 1ABC234 scheme was introduced. The plates during that era, and into the next few years, incorporated a yellow-on-blue design, not unlike that of the plate seen in the episode itself. ''052-NYA'' itself, if issued at all, was likely to have been issued between 1975 and 1977.
* Meowth sings [[Meowth's Song]] in the episode.
* The first word that Meowth understood was [[Team Rocket|Rocket]].
* Jessie and James do not blast off in this episode, but only Meowth himself ''blasts off'' in one scene.
* The scene with [[Ash's Pikachu]] in a tuxedo was used for the [[Pikachu's Jukebox]] segments in the US and internationally for the rest of season one and into the Orange Islands arc.
* The Japanese title "Nyarth's A-I-U-E-O" is a reference to the fact that those letters are the first five in the gojūon system of ordering the Japanese alphabet (あ, い, う, え, お), which Meowth learns in this episode.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 11: Meowth'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book, "[[Meowth, the Big Mouth]]" was based on this episode.
* Meowth's backstory from this episode is referred to twice during the {{series|XY}}, first in ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'' and again in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. In both cases, {{an|Bonnie}} got curious of how Meowth learned to talk, but she lost interest in the subject when Meowth mentioned that the story behind it was going to be long, making Meowth question why did she then want to hear it in the first place.
* Despite this episode stating that Meowth do not naturally walk on their hind legs, others that have appeared in the franchise can be seen to do this.

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth learns to speak "the human language", the humans rehearse the toungue-twister "{{tt|sju sjösjuka sjömän sjunger|Seven seasick sailors sing}}". The teacher pronounces it with the consonant /ɕ/ but Meowth, and some of the pupils, learns it like /ɧ/ which is consistant with how he pronounces it throughout the series.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]]
* At the start of the Japanese version, while doing his morning exercise, Ash said that he trains day and night to prepare for the upcoming Pokémon League, prompting Misty to ask what it is exactly that Ash has done since he's started this so-called "training".
* The Japanese version contained plenty of references to the previous episode, but the English dub removes all of that.
* Meowth's original narration introduced his flashback that it happened "before [he] had a name, an owner, siblings, a house... anything at all."
* The English version introduces the sub-plot of Meowth looking for love earlier than the Japanese version, in which he didn't do until later on when he lays eyes on Meowzie.
* Additionally, Meowth talks about eating ice cream, crêpes and [[wikipedia:yaki udon|yaki udon]] in the Japanese version, while in the dub he just mentions the fried chicken he ate in the previous scene.
* Brock originally said that the reason Hollywood is desolate is because the cost of making movies has gotten too high over the years, and because of the terrible economy, the only movie the town will have to submit to the Binnes Film Festival is "Pokémon: The Movie".
* Meowth didn't originally praise Team Rocket as being illustrious, and said that he only joined the group because he saw the word "Rocket" in his picture book.
* The English lyrics to [[Meowth's Song]] were not a translation of the original Japanese lyrics.
* While the Japanese episode merely takes place in a [[Kanto]] town called [[Hollywood]], the dub specifically states that the location is the real-world {{wp|Hollywood}} in California.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth sees Meowzie, a narrtor is added. He says these lines in a kind of cunning, sinister way: "En stjärna dör, en annan föds. Allt i balansens namn. Hehehe, du har tro". Which translates to: "A star dies, another one is born. All i the name of balance. Hehehe, you have faith".
* In the Japanese version, Cleavon Schpielbunk's reason for dragging everyone out to the movie premiere was because they all worked together to make the movie.
* In the final scene, Meowth was originally asking himself why the moon is round.

==In other languages==
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|hi=हॉलीवुड जाओ, छोटे Mewoth! {{tt|''Hollywood jao, Chote Meowth!''|Go to Hollywood, Young Mewoth!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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|it={{tt|La storia di Meowth|Meowth's story}}
|ko={{tt|나옹이의 가나다라마바사!|Ganada Rama Vasa of the Naonai!}}
|no={{tt|Dra mot vest, unge Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
|pl={{tt|Idź na zachód, Meowth|Go west, Meowth}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vá pra Hollywood, Meowth|Go to Hollywood, Meowth}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Vai para Oeste, Jovem Meowth|Go West Young Meowth}}
|ro={{tt|Către Vest Tinere Meowth|Towards West Young Meowth}}
|ru={{tt|Шагай на запад, юный Мяут!|Go West Young Meowth!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Ve al oeste Meowth!|Go west Meowth!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Ve al oeste, joven Meowth|Go west, young Meowth}}
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'''To Master the Onixpected!''' (Japanese: '''してんのうシバとうじょう！''' ''Enter {{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} {{tt|Siba|Bruno}}!'') is the 71st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 19, 1998 and in the United States on October 11, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With only three weeks left before the Pokémon League competition, Ash, Brock and Misty head up to Mt. Hideaway to find one of the Elite Four Trainers. Ash and Brock hope he will teach them the real secrets of Pokémon training, but what they really learn is that Mt. Hideaway is the land of overgrown Onix!

==Plot==
With three weeks left until the [[Pokémon League]] competition {{Ash}} has fallen behind in training. On the couch of Ash's home, Ash and {{an|Brock}} watch the [[Elite Four]]'s [[Bruno]] battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with his {{p|Hitmonchan}}. As Bruno commands a {{m|ThunderPunch}}, the TV is switched off. {{an|Misty}} chastises Ash for goofing off. Ash tells {{an|Misty}} they were studying the tape of Bruno. Brock adds that they were learning the 'powers of Pokémon' despite not knowing what those power were. Ash comments that Bruno could train him to learn the power. However Brock and Misty lament that the famous Bruno wouldn't waste his time with them. Ash confidently states that if they knew how to find him then Bruno would definitely teach him. Just then [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mother]] enters telling the group that she knows where to find Bruno. Apparently Bruno's secret training ground is on [[Mt. Hideaway]]. Ash jumps up and tells his mother not to make dinner as they are going up to Mt. Hideaway.

Now on their way to the mountain, Misty tells the group that Mt. Hideaway appears to be only 7 miles away. Ash and Brock, completely exhausted, convince Misty that she should rest. The group rest at a house where an old lady brings them food and drink. Ash asks her if she knows of a Pokémon Trainer named Bruno training around the area. The old lady doesn't recognize the name but tells the trio that Pokémon Trainers have been stealing her meatball kebabs. As Ash and Brock eat, a bunch of windchimes start rattling. The lady angrily tells them that the thieves must be back again. Push broom in hand the lady runs out followed by Ash and company. They see three hermits running off with sacks in hand. The lady gives chase as Ash recognizes the bandits as {{TRT}}. As they are about to start their motto, Meowth pulls out a remote and speeds it up, leaving Jessie and James exhausted. After this they tell Ash that because they always get beaten by him they have decided to become hermits and live off the land. Meowth adds they're also living off the old lady's meatball kebabs. The enraged old lady gives Team Rocket a beating with her broom and the troublesome trio run away leaving behind the kebabs. The lady tells the heroes that the mountain is known for [[Giant Pokémon|overgrown]] {{p|Onix}}. Apparently the soil makes them grow larger. The lady assures them that, despite their size, the Onix are very gentle.

Continuing up the mountain, Brock comments that they have been walking for hours but haven't seen any sign of Bruno or any giant Onix. Ash notices what he thinks is a road. Brock says that it doesn't look like a road but more like tracks made by a really big creature. Suddenly an intense rumbling is heard and the heroes turn to see an enormous Onix heading their way. The Onix approaches as the three run for their lives. When it looks as if the Onix is about to crush them a man beckons them to jump behind a rock. The Onix goes by leaving them unharmed. The man asks if they are OK. The group turn to thank him and Ash and Brock are amazed by who they see. Misty doesn't recognize the man. Brock can't believe that the man standing before them is none other than the Elite Four's Bruno. The three heroes are trailing Bruno up the mountain when Bruno asks if there is a reason why they are following him. Brock gets on his knees, and asks him to help Ash train for the [[Pokémon League]]. Brock motions for Ash to ask as well. Ash kneels also and ask for Bruno's help. Bruno agrees to help them as long as they are willing to do everything he tells them to do.

Their first task is to carry buckets of water. Brock theorizes that the task is to make them physically strong. Ash adds that it also helps inner balance and outer equilibrium before falling and soaking Misty. Their second task is splitting wood. Bruno tells Ash this is to give him a firm grip. Ash chops the wood which sends a piece flying off in Misty's direction hitting her in the face and knocking her off the rock she was sitting on. Task three is to carry heavy rocks up hill. Bruno tells them that this will teach them how to control their 'inner nature'. Finally Bruno asks Ash to peel the bark of a twig. Ash peels it perfectly. Bruno takes it and tells them the lesson is to always pack a fork when camping. Bruno breaks the twig in two and uses them as chopsticks. Ash is a little discouraged by this and Misty says she thinks all of Bruno's lessons seem phony. Brock denies this and is ready to prove Bruno is a great Trainer. Brock says that he will sneak up behind him and hit him with a stick, claiming Bruno should sense Brock and stop the attack. Brock envisions him doing so and goes behind Bruno and attacks full force. Bruno fails to detect anything and Brock strikes him hard over the head leaving a large bruise.

As Bruno recovers from the incident, he asks Brock and Ash if they really want to know about the secrets of Pokémon training. Brock and Ash eagerly reply yes. Bruno tells them there are no such secrets and the reason he was on Mt. Hideaway was to catch the biggest Onix he could find. Bruno says that it's no secret that to be a strong Trainer you have to catch strong Pokémon. These revelations leave Ash, Brock and Misty groaning. Brock is distraught that Bruno isn't who he thought he was. {{TRT}} overhear the conversation and plan to catch a strong Onix so they can be as good as the Elite Four without having to do any Pokémon training.

Following the gigantic Onix tracks, Meowth believes that they have no hope of catching such a big Pokémon. Jessie and James reveal that they have an unexpected weapon to catch Onix. At the end of the Onix tracks in a large, open area Team Rocket set themselves in wait of the Onix. The ground begins rumbling as an enormous Onix bursts from underground. The Onix is much bigger than they were expecting and Meowth suggests they forget the idea. Jessie stubbornly says that they came for an Onix and that's what they would get.

Ash, Misty, and Brock are heading back down the mountain when they hear a loud noise. They race off to the source of the sound. Meanwhile Team Rocket are blasting missiles at the giant Onix. The smoke clears and the Onix is completely unharmed and begins advancing on them. Terrified the three run into a nearby cave. The Onix begins {{m|Tackle|tackling}} the wall of the cave causing it to start collapsing. Team Rocket are shouting for help as Ash and the others arrive. To save Team Rocket, Brock sends out his {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash chooses {{AP|Squirtle}}. Brock orders his Onix to use {{m|Tackle}}, but it gets knocked back due to the size of the huge Onix. Misty tells Staryu to use {{m|Water Gun}} but it is largely ineffective. Ash orders Squirtle to use Water Gun too and the combined {{t|Water|water}} attacks cause the Onix to recoil from the cave. Team Rocket use the opportunity to run for their lives. The wild Onix recovers from the double Water Gun attack and uses its tail to hit Staryu and Squirtle and Brock's Onix before sending Team Rocket on their way. The Onix then notices the heroes standing on the ledge above. The Onix tackles the edge where they are standing causing Ash to lose his balance and fall into the area right in front of Onix. {{AP|Pikachu}} jumps down and uses his {{m|ThunderShock}} attack. But Onix just shakes it off. Pikachu is about to try again before Ash grabs him telling Pikachu that electric attacks won't work. They huddle together awaiting Onix's attack. But before Onix can strike a lightning fast Bruno leaps in and carries Ash and Pikachu to safety. Bruno looks down at the Onix which is thrashing around. Ash and Brock ask him what Pokémon and attack he will use. Bruno states that he will not use a Pokémon.

Bruno jumps down and asks Onix why it is acting so violent. The Onix dives at him several times, but Bruno dodges its hits asking it why it is attacking him. Bruno then jumps on Onix's head. Onix whips his tail around but misses Bruno and connects with its own head disorienting it. Bruno requests it not to be afraid of him and asks it to let him know what it is feeling. He closes his eyes and concentrates for some time. He then starts feeling around Onix's body. Eventually he finds something between Onix's rocks. Asking Onix to bear with the momentary pain, he strains before pulling out a {{p|Sandslash}}. The heroes are shocked and Ash checks it on his [[Pokédex]]. Apparently the Sandslash was irritating Onix the whole time and causing it to act aggressively. Bruno lets the {{type|Ground}} Pokémon go and asks Onix if it wants to come with him. Onix accepts and Bruno catches it in a {{ball|Poké}}. He jumps back up to Ash, Misty, and Brock. He then tells them the true secret is for Pokémon and humans to care for each other like Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Both of them look at each other and start laughing. Bruno farewells the trio telling Ash he looks forward to facing him in battle. Ash and Pikachu laugh together as they become one day closer to the Pokémon League.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Bruno]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]].
* Bruno catches a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Bruno]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Bruno's Onix]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP071.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Bruno]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* Old woman

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP071.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Alakazam}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}) ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Bruno]]'s; video)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}}; new; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Onix}} (multiple)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Goldeen}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Goldeen}}, in its beautiful face, there's a horn.
* This is the first appearance of a member of the [[Elite Four]] in the anime, if [[Koga]] is not considered, due to Koga only being an Elite Four member in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]].
* The dub title for this episode refers to the phrase "To master the unexpected".
* {{MTR}} uses a remote to fast forward the [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket's motto]] in this episode, effectively [[breaking the fourth wall]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 20: Onix'' from [[VIZ Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.

===Errors===
* When fighting Onix, Ash says that {{type|Electric}} attacks don't work on {{t|Rock}} types. However, they actually have no effect on {{t|Ground}} types (this confusion may stem from the fact that most Rock types in [[Generation I]], notably with the only exceptions being the five {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}, were also Ground types).
* In one shot, [[Bruno]] is shown to have six fingers.
* Ash's Japanese voice can be heard when falling down the cliff and before he is about to get crushed by the Giant Onix.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Viridian City (song)|Viridian City]]
* The word ''ougi'' (奥義), or "esoteric techniques", is translated as "secret" in the dub.
* Throughout the episode, {{wp|dango}} is consistently referred to as "muskrat meatballs" and "meat kabobs".
* In the original, Brock expresses his admiration of the giant Onix, while Misty tells him now isn't the time to act so impressed. In the dub, he says he'd like to study him, and Misty quips that maybe he can if they survive.
* In the original, Bruno exposes his façade by making a pun on 奥義 (esoteric technique) and 扇 (folding fan), while in the dub he says the lesson is to always bring a fork when going camping. Also, Bruno's rice porridge is referred to as his "Bruno stew" in the dub.
* In the original, Jessie tells Meowth that they have a secret weapon, and Meowth says that's just their usual bazooka. In the dub, she tells him they have something "Onix-pected", and Meowth says that joke is "Onix-cceptable".
* In the last scene of the original, the Rocket trio pretends they're narrating a nature show, while in the dub they make rock puns instead.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Tajemství Bruna a Onixů|The secret of Bruno and Onix}}
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|hu={{tt|Egy igazi mester|A Real Master}}
|it={{tt|Il segreto dei Pokémon|The secret of Pokémon}}
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|ru={{tt|Укротитель каменных покемонов|Rock Pokémon tamer}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Dominando lo Onixperado!|Dominating the Onixpected!}}
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'''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis''' (Japanese: '''げきとつ！ちょうこだいポケモン''' ''Fierce Battle! Ancient Pokémon'') is the 72nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 26, 1998 and in the United States on October 14, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While Ash and Brock are busy training for the Pokémon League, they inadvertently uncover a hidden temple containing Pokémon fossils. Misty recalls reading about a hidden city where people used to build temples to honor Pokémon. Could they have stumbled upon the ancient city of Pokémopolis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Recurring stone tablet.png|thumb|270px|The recurring stone tablet]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Rapidash}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Cold winter; if {{p|Rapidash}} was here, it would be warm.
* A stone tablet very similar to the one that Eve deciphers appears almost exactly four years later in the episode ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''. It shows up in the possession of [[Professor Alden]], who learns from it the way to get into the stone chamber of the [[Oldale Ruins]].
* This is the second time someone, namely the giant Gengar and Alakazam, doesn't fall asleep to Jigglypuff's song, this time because Jigglypuff was too small to affect them.
* The giant Gengar's ability to trap other people and Pokémon inside its body is somewhat similar to the {{mov|Groudon|fake Groudon|6}} from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. Team Rocket were also trapped inside both.
* Alakazam uses a move similar to {{m|Psycho Cut}}, although the move was revealed [[Generation IV|three generations after]].
* This episode is one of the very few where Team Rocket doesn't blast off (Jigglypuff blasted off instead).
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 2: Jigglypuff'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.

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

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[My Best Friends]]
* At the start of the Japanese version, Ash and Brock both told their Pokémon to use {{m|Quick Attack}} instead of {{m|Agility}}.
* The part about Eve writing a book at age nine was exclusive to the English version.
* Instead of talking how she was afraid of doctors when she was eight, Misty originally said that she can't call Eve "Eve-chan" now, but Eve responds by telling Misty to use -chan instead of -hakase, since she proclaims herself as "someone who loves ancicent civilizations".
* In the dub, James refers to a location in the real world, {{wp|Miami Beach}}, after being trapped in the giant Gengar. In the original, he instead comments on the professor's nonchalant attitude.
* Ash commanded Pikachu to use {{m|ThunderShock}} on Gengar and Alakazam to free himself, Misty, Brock, and Eve from being frozen by Gengar. In the original Japanese version, Ash commanded Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Gengar and Alakazam.

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Gåden Om Det Gamle Pokémon Palads|The Riddle Of The Old Pokémon Palace}}
|nl={{tt|Geheimen uit de Oudheid|Ancient Secrets}}
|fi={{tt|Pokémopoliksen arvoitus|The mystery of Pokémopolis}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le mystère enfoui de Pokémonpolis|The hidden mystery of Pokémopolis}}
|de={{tt|Die rätselhafte Tempelruine|The puzzling temple ruin}}
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|hi=पोकेमोपोलीस शहर की प्राचीन पहेली {{tt|''Pokemopolis sheher ki Prachin Paheli!''|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis city}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Pokémonpolis rejtélye|The Mystery of Pokémonpolis}}
|it={{tt|Un mistero dopo l'altro|A mystery after the other}}
|ko={{tt|포케모니아 문명과 거대 포켓몬|Pokemonian Civilization and Giant Pokemon}}
|no={{tt|Pokémopolis urgamle gåte|The ancient puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
|pl={{tt|Starożytne miasto Pokémopolis|The ancient city Pokémopolis}}
|pt_br='{{tt|O Antigo Quebra-Cabeça de Pokemópolis|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Antigo Puzzle de Pokémopolis|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
|ro={{tt|Puzzle-ul Antic al Pokémopolisului|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
|ru={{tt|Древняя загадка Покемонополиса|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémonopolis}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El misterio de Pokémopolis!|The mystery of Pokémopolis!}}
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Sorrel

2017-11-06T12:50:36Z

Technickal: We don't know Luxray's VA, actually.

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|bordercolor={{jump color dark}}
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|jname=ソウジ
|tmname=Souji
|slogan=no
|image=Sorrel.png
|size=250px
|caption=Sorrel
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Veilstone City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}}
|game=no
|leader=no
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|enva=David Oliver Nelson [[Kate Bristol]] (child)
|java=Kanata Hongō [[Chinami Nishimura]] (child)
}}

'''Sorrel''' (Japanese: '''ソウジ''' ''Souji'') is a character from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. He is a young {{pkmn|Trainer}} whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Professor]]. He has a tendency of saying "Be advised that...".

During the movie, he traveled along with {{Ash}} and {{OBP|Verity|M20}} to [[Mount Tensei]], where {{an|Ho-Oh}} lives.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Sorrel's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sorrel
|pkmn=Lucario
|width=69
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc={{p|Lucario}} is Sorrel's only known Pokémon.

Lucario's known moves are {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{m|Bone Rush}}.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sorrel
|pkmn=Luxray
|type1=Electric
|img=
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Luxray}} is a Pokémon Sorrel had befriended in the past. It died trying to protect Sorrel from the cold.

None of Luxray's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{jump color}}|bordercolor={{jump color dark}}
|ja=本郷奏多 ''Kanata Hongō'' 西村ちなみ ''[[Chinami Nishimura]]'' (child)
|en=David Oliver Nelson [[Kate Bristol]] (child)
|it=Stefano Pozzi
}}

==In the games==
{{bulbanews|Mew, Movie 20 Pokémon codes to be available at 7-Eleven in Japan}}
{{bulbanews|Mew, Movie 20 Pokémon codes to be available at Pokémon Centers, Stores in Japan}}
A Japanese event [http://7spot-info.jp/pokemon_rally_2017/ distributed] an in-game representation of Sorrel's Lucario, along with {{OBP|Verity|M20}}'s {{p|Piplup}} and {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} via serial code and local wireless.

The serial codes could be obtained by collecting two different virtual stamps via [http://webapp.7spot.jp/shops/ 7-SPOT] at {{wp|7-Eleven}} stores in Japan. The serial codes were available from August 1 to 20, 2017 at 7 am to 7 pm, and can be redeemed from August 1 to 28, 2017. The local wireless were available at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from August 22 to September 3, 2017.

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|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=m
|level=40
|ndex=448
|type=Fighting
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|id=170715
|ability=Steadfast
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Jump Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Dragon Pulse|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Extreme Speed|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 1 to 28, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|local wireless|all|{{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores, Japan [[Pokémon Store]]s, Japan|August 22 to September 3, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{jump color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{jump color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ソウジ ''Souji''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Sorrel
| From ''{{wp|sorrel}}'', a perennial herb in the {{wp|Polygonaceae}} family
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Honoré
| From ''honoré'' (honored)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Konstantin
| From ''constant''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Sami
| Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| European Spanish
| Samuel
| Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 민준 ''Minjun''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 宗次 ''Zōngcì''
| From the Japanese name 宗次 ''Souji''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Sérgio
| Similar to his English name
|}
{{-}}

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{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

[[it:Sami]]
[[zh:爽志]]

Ash's Pikachu

2017-11-05T21:37:08Z

Technickal: /* Voice actors */ https://twitter.com/Katelove/status/927279878352855040 Not sure if I should add this to the info box considering how spoilerific it is.

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trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Pikachu|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ピカチュウ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Pikachu|
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caption=Ash's Pikachu|
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enva1=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}|
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}}
'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the anime series, and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to Ash by {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==History==
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===[[Original series]]===
====Kanto====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to {{DL|Professor Oak's Laboratory|In the anime|Professor Oak's Laboratory}} to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, {{an|Professor Oak}} gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of an {{an|Ho-Oh|unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] in order to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.

[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first Gym battle with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. Onix then started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu. Seeing no other option, Ash forfeited. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} in order to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type moves. Ash later challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] thanks to his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again. Onix was able to Bind Pikachu once again, but this time Pikachu's Electric-type attacks dealt quite some damage. However, despite their training, Pikachu was still unable to defeat Onix, who was tightening its grip on Pikachu. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite Ash forfeiting the match, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu wounded.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash rushing Pikachu to the Pokémon Center]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Pikachu started off using {{m|Thunder Shock}} which seemed to do nothing to Raichu. Raichu then used its own Thunder Shock, which was much more powerful than Pikachu's attack, and dealt much damage. Following advice from Brock, Ash tried recalling Pikachu and forfeit. Pikachu, however, was determined to defeat Raichu and kept fighting. While trying to attack, Pikachu got overwhelmed by Raichu's {{m|Mega Punch}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} and was finally defeated by a powerful Thunderbolt. Due to all the damage he had taken during the battle, Pikachu had to be hospitalized. Later in the episode, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a Raichu with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms.

Later, Ash challenged Lt. Surge for a rematch, where Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Trying to get close, Pikachu got smacked to the ground by Raichu's tail, followed up by repeating hits from its tail. Raichu then hit him hard with {{m|Body Slam}}. As Raichu was about to finish him off with another Body Slam, Pikachu managed to get up and dodge it. Ash soon found out that since Raichu was evolved so early, it did not learn any of the moves that it could only learn as a Pikachu, such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. Through his use of these moves, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand and dodge Raichu's attacks. Raichu responded with an extremely powerful Thunderbolt attack that Lt. Surge was sure could defeat Pikachu. Pikachu, however, used his tail as an anchor to absorb the shock. Raichu tried using Thunderbolt again but due to its previous attack it had run out of electricity. It then tried to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Take Down}}, but was outsped by Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu then used his tail to slam Raichu and defeat it, earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle against [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's Thunder Shock. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Pikachu tried filling the battlefield with lightining to prevent Kadabra from using Teleport, but Kadabra countered with {{m|Confusion}} to send the attack back at Pikachu. Kadabra then used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and started to repeatedly smash him into the ceiling and back down. Unwilling to see his friend suffer even more, Ash forfeited the match.
In Ash's rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu selflessly fought Kadabra, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Pikachu used Thunder Shock, which Kadabra avoided using Teleport. After taking a hit from Kadabra's {{m|Psybeam}}, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt which dealt major damage to Kadabra. Kadabra, however, quickly used {{m|Recover}}, negating the damage it had taken. At that moment Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh. As both Sabrina and Kadabra were unable to continue the battle, Ash was declared the winner which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with {{AP|Squirtle}}. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}} and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu, which was a very rare find. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu, but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first, but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. Pikachu refused to leave Ash, however, and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Priness vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the {{DL|Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest}}, where he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}} and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt, but was then licked by Lickitung and knocked away, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Pikachu used his fast movements to dodge Rhydon's {{m|Fury Attack}} and then used Thunderbolt, which was ineffctive. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]]. Pikachu tried dodging Magmar's {{m|Fire Punch}} the same way he had dodged Rhydon's Fury Attack, but got hit. Pikachu then tried hitting Magmar with an Electric-type attack, but it proved to be ineffective due to Magmar's Air Lens ability, which heated the air surrounding Magmar, making Electric-type attacks ineffective. Magmar then attacked with a series of Fire Punches, driving Pikachu to the edge of the battlefield. Magmar then unleashed its {{m|Fire Blast}}, which managed to push Pikachu back and almost caused him to fall of the battlefield in the lava. Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear and defeating Arbok and Weezing. Later, after Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Pikachu made friends with another Pikachu, [[nickname|named]] [[Puka]], in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This particular Pikachu had blue eyes and was an excellent surfer. Ash and his friends had to save both Pikachu when Team Rocket tried to steal them both.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu fought against [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}. Pikachu started off using Agility to confuse Arcanine, but this strategy was countered by Arcanine who melted the ice field using its Fire Blast, causing to whole battlefield to become one big pool of water. Pikachu, however, used this to his advantage by using the water to conduct his electricity and managed to defeat Arcanine with Thunderbolt.

In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he fought against [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}, who already had defeated [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. Pikachu tried using Thunder Shock, but Bellsprout dodged and used {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Managing to avoid Razor Leaf, Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but it was ineffective since Bellsprout used its roots to conduct the electricity to the ground. Pikachu then engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Bellsprout, but despite trying his best, he was easily defeated by the skilled Pokémon's {{m|Slam}}.

Pikachu later faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to participate in the battle. Pikachu started off with {{m|Double-Edge}}, knocking Happy to the ground. As Happy tried flying up, he held on to it and defeated the Butterfly Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. He then faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Zippo's {{m|Flamethrower}} and was knocked out by its {{m|Tackle}}.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

====Orange Archipelago====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. In order to rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which then hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its grasp.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called on Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Pikachu started off with Thunderbolt, but Cloyster used {{m|Withdraw}} to protect itself from the attack. Pikachu then used Agility, but got knocked back by Cloyster's {{m|Reflect}}. He then managed to hit Cloyster, with a super-effective {{m|Thunder}}, but Cloyster was still standing. After using {{m|Rage}} to increase its {{stat|Attack}}, Cloyster stopped Pikachu's Quick Attack with {{m|Aurora Beam}} and knocked him out with Take Down.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Electabuzz absorbed the attack. He and Electabuzz then both used Quick Attack, but Electabuzz was able to overpower him. Pikachu then got defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.

[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|230px|right|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket hatched a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first, and separated them.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle affecting their teamwork negatively. Charizard tried hitting {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}} with Flamethrower, while Pikachu dashed forward. Alakazam and Marowak managed to dodge the Flamethrower, causing it to hit Pikachu. As Charizard went for Tackle, Alakazam stopped him using Psychic. Seeing how Charizard got continuously attacked by Alakazam and Marowak, Pikachu decided to help his partner and attacked Alakazam, freeing Charizard from Psychic's grasp. Pikachu then got hit by Marowak's Body Slam, but got caught by Charizard's wing. Now finally being able to work together, Pikachu jumped on Charizard's back and used Thunderbolt to stop Marowak after dodging its {{m|Bonemerang}}. As Alakazam was about to unleash its {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Charizard, it got hit by Marowak's Bonemerang, causing Hyper Beam to be launched at Marowak, knocking both Pokémon out. This gave Ash the victory, winning him the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against [[Drake]], where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu and after continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. Pikachu headed towards Dragonite using Agility, but got knocked back by Dragonite's tail. Dragonite then attacked with Hyper Beam, but Pikachu managed to jump on Dragonite's head by using his tail as a spring board to dodge the attack and finally defeat it with a powerful Thunder, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Gary's Eevee]]. Pikachu started off with Quick Attack, but Eevee used Reflect to block the attack. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, but Eevee dodged the attack using {{m|Double Team}}. Eevee then switched to offense and dashed forwards using Take Down. Pikachu, however, dodged this using Agility and prepared to use Thunder. Before he was able to launch his attack, however, Eevee managed to hit him with a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}, knocking him out. Later in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

====Johto====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Chikorita first used its {{m|Sweet Scent}} to tranquilize Pikachu and followed up with a Tackle. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was then deflected by Chikorita's leaf and was hit by Tackle again. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}}. Pikachu used Agility to avoid getting hit by Hoothoot's Tackle. Hoothoot tried flying up to get out Pikachu's range, but Pikachu was still able to hit it with a super-effective Thunderbolt and then finished Hoothoot off with a Quick Attack. He then faced Falkner's {{p|Dodrio}}. Both Pokémon started off using Agility, matching each other's speed. Pikachu then went for Thunderbolt, but Dodrio used its great jumping ability to dodge the attack. It then hit Pikachu hard with Fury Attack followed up by {{m|Drill Peck}}. When Dodrio was about to finish him off with {{m|Tri Attack}}, Pikachu jumped high in the air and unleashed a super-effective Thunder, defeating Dodrio. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but as he was already tired from his previous matches he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}}. Metapod used its jumping abilities to jump high and use Tackle. Although Pikachu dodged it, it created a dust cloud and used the leaves of a nearby tree to make it unable to spot. Pikachu, however, managed to spot Metapod by using his hearing and after dodging a series of Tackles with Agility, Pikachu managed to jump on Metapod's back and defeated it with Thunderbolt. He then went up against Bugsy's last and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite Pikachu having the [[Type|type-advantage]], his Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed, because of {{p|Scyther}} using Double Team. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with {{m|Fury Cutter}}, with each Fury Cutter doubling in power, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', Pikachu was used to battle Misty for the ownership of {{AP|Totodile}}. He went up against {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Pikachu, however, did not want to hurt his friend and forfeited the match by running away.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried, making Thunderbolt useless. Pikachu then tried attacking with Agility, but he got overpowered by Miltank's Rollout and was then defeated by another one, causing Ash to lose the battle.

In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch against Whitney. First Ash had Cyndaquil tire out Miltank and then had Totodile create ditches to slow her down. Thanks to this strategy, Miltank lost her balance, giving Pikachu the opportunity to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedril with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his Pokémon to assist him in the [[Seaking Catching Day]]. After Ash managed to reel in a {{p|Seaking}}, Pikachu weakened it with Thunderbolt so Ash could catch it.

Pikachu befriended a bunch of {{p|Pichu}} in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first they framed Pikachu into eating apples, while they actually ate them. When the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu scared the Fearow off with a Thunderbolt. Later Pikachu's electricity was sucked away by Team Rocket and got kidnapped. The Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity and together they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]], where he faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}}. Pikachu managed to hit Gastly with a Quick Attack after Ash had {{AP|Noctowl}} use {{m|Foresight}} earlier in the match. Despite this Gastly used its great speed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}} and managed to hit it with a super-effective Thunderbolt. Despite this Poliwrath was still standing and after absorbing a Quick Attack with its muscled body it hit Pikachu hard with a series of {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed by constantly dodging each other's attacks. Finally Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so Magnemite could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. After dodging another attack from Magnemite, Pikachu finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and was quickly defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In the following episode, ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who already had defeated Ash's Cyndaquil. Due to the icy field Pikachu constantly slipped causing his Agility to be ineffective and almost unable to avoid Piloswine's attacks. Ash then got the idea to use the ice pillars to change Pikachu's direction while sliding on the ice. Using this tactic Pikachu gained a big amount of speed and slid under Piloswine giving him the opportunity to hit Piloswine hard with Thunder. Piloswine then started to use {{m|Rest}} in order to return to full health. Pikachu tried to finish it off with a Quick Attack, but was too late and got hit hard by a Take Down. Pikachu was still able to battle and countered Piloswine's next Take Down with a Quick Attack and hit it with Thunder. This caused the ice under Piloswine to break causing Piloswine to fall into the water. Pikachu then hit Piloswine with Thunderbolt which caused massive damage due to Piloswine's wet fur. Despite this Piloswine was still standing and constantly hit Pikachu with Fury Attack. Seeing no other option to escape Pikachu used a close-range Thunder causing a massive explosion. Pikachu got knocked down while Piloswine still seemed to be able to battle. Pikachu still managed to stand up and as he was about to attack again [[Pryce]] threw in the towel resulting into a T.K.O., giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], sending him out against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Ash had Pikachu go for Thunderbolt, which Kingdra easily took, much to Ash's surprise. Pikachu then tried dodging Kingdra's {{m|Twister}}, but as Kingdra was able to control the direction of the attack, Pikachu was caught in the tornado. Pikachu then went for Thunder, but also this Electric-type move left Kingdra unscathed. After a collision between, {{m|Hydro Pump}} and Thunderbolt, Pikachu managed to dodge several blasts of Hydro Pump before hitting Kingdra with Quick Attack. However, after seeing that [[physical move]]s didn't work either, Ash followed Misty and Brock's advice to recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped calming down the rampaging {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old [[Blackthorn Gym]] Leader.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's last Johto Gym battle against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be quite a match for Pikachu, using its {{m|Dragon Breath}} to block Pikachu's Electric-type attacks. After getting hit by a Hydro Pump, Pikachu got wrapped by Gyarados. This, however, allowed Pikachu to hit Gyarados hard with a Thunderbolt. Gyarados quickly managed to recover and launched a barrage of {{m|Bite}} attacks, causing Pikachu to get cornered. As Clair was ready to finish the battle with a close-range Hydro Pump, Ash had Pikachu use Agility to get onto Gyarados's Hydro Pump, and defeated the Atrocious Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu, who managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Pikachu was used by Ash in the Athlete's Round of the [[Silver Conference]] against [[Salvador]] and his {{p|Furret}}. Furret proved to be a tough opponent by repeatedly using {{m|Dig}} to confuse and attack Pikachu. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab onto Furret's back and as it dove back into one of its holes, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt and finally finished the match with a Quick Attack.

Pikachu was used again in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where he faced off against [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}. Azumarill started off using Water Gun. Pikachu evaded this attack using Quick Attack and reversed to hit Azumarill, which it nearly dodged. After a collision of Thunderbolt and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, Pikachu got hit by {{m|Icy Wind}}. Azumarill then hit Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu managed to hold on his tail and launched a super-effective Thunder knocking out Azumarill. Next Pikachu went up against Jackson's [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Magneton}}. After exchanging hits from each other's Thunderbolt, Magneton dodged Pikachu's Quick Attack and stunned Pikachu with Thunder Wave before defeating him with Tri Attack.

In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}. Pikachu battled Harrison's {{p|Kecleon}}, which used its {{a|Color Change}} [[Ability]] to hide itself in the tall grass while hitting Pikachu with its tongue. Eventually, Pikachu managed to grab Kecleon's tongue and defeated it with Thunderbolt. Harrison then sent out his {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}. Sneasel managed to avoid Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Metal Claw}}.

After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]] and left [[Pallet Town]] with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu got attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually Pikachu got saved thanks to the help of some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
====Hoenn====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash was willing to take Pikachu for some help in taking care of the illness. He met up with [[Professor Birch]], who took Pikachu to his lab. Even though they were able to strap him to the machine to drain out the overload electricity he received, the machine exploded as the electricity levels were too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash managed to find Pikachu, but Pikachu, in his confused state, attacked him and fled towards the end of a cliff. As Pikachu fell off the cliff, Ash jumped after him and managed to catch him and grab a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived. Their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial 1-on-1 battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} proved to be a tough opponent, dodging Pikachu's attacks with ease and hitting him hard with multiple {{m|Scratch}} attacks. Pikachu managed to successfully hit Vigoroth with Quick Attack, but Vigoroth hit him again and defeated him with one final Scratch. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole {{TP|May|Torchic}}. Later Pikachu was used alongside Norman's Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off as well as rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.

In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he was sent out against her {{p|Geodude}}. Pikachu started off using Thunder to flatten the rocky battlefield. Geodude countered with {{m|Rock Throw}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge using Quick Attack only to end up right in front of Geodude. This gave Geodude the chance to hit him hard with a Mega Punch. As Geodude used Rollout to finish Pikachu off, it got stuck and couldn’t execute its attack because of the flattened battlefield. Pikachu used this opportunity to get close using Quick Attack and hit Geodude with a powerful Thunder, defeating it.
Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]]. Pikachu started off using Iron Tail, which managed to successfully hit Nosepass. After dodging Nosepass’s attack, Pikachu went for a second Iron Tail, but failed this time. Nosepass then used {{m|Rock Tomb}} to trap Pikachu, but he managed to break free using Thunder. Nosepass then countered with {{m|Sandstorm}}, deteriorating Pikachu’s sight. Nosepass, however, was able to sense Pikachu using its electromagnetic nose and managed to slam its body into him. Nosepass then tried to stomp on Pikachu, but he managed to avoid it by using Quick Attack. After using Quick Attack again to dodge Nosepass’s Rock Tomb, Pikachu used Quick Attack to run around Nosepass in order to confuse it. He then managed to get behind Nosepass and used Iron Tail, only to fail once again. Nosepass then went for Thunder Wave, which Pikachu barely avoided. Ash then had Pikachu charge towards Nosepass and let him take its {{m|Zap Cannon}}, causing Pikachu to absorb the electricity. Pikachu then tackled Nosepass, releasing the electricity at Nosepass, causing it to become {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}. Pikachu then defeated Nosepass with one final Iron Tail, finally mastering the move in the process as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash and his friends arrived at [[Mauville City]] and immediately proceeded to the [[Mauville Gym]]. Inside the group encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot, but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest, however. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym Battle against [[Wattson]]. Pikachu first faced Wattson's Magnemite. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Magnemite with a single Thunderbolt after dodging a {{m|Swift}} attack. Next, Pikachu battled Wattson's {{p|Voltorb}} and also managed to easily defeat it with another Thunderbolt. Getting agitated, Wattson sent out his Magneton and ordered it to use Zap Cannon. Pikachu easily managed to overpower this attack with Thunder, which also knocked Magneton out, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}}, after it had {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|Sleep}}. After using Quick Attack to dodge Flamethrower, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. Slugma then used {{m|Smog}} to cover itself. Pikachu, however, was able to sense it and used Iron Tail. Slugma managed to dodge and hit him with a Flamethrower. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt and although it looked like it initially missed, it electrified the Smog, harming Slugma. Flannery called for {{m|Yawn}}, but Ash unwilling for that to happen, had Pikachu use Quick Attack, hitting it before Yawn could be executed and then finished Slugma off with Thunder. Ash kept Pikachu in when Flannery used her last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but it was blocked by {{m|Iron Defense}}. Pikachu then dodged a Flamethrower and used Iron Tail, but it was blocked by Iron Defense as well. Torkoal then used {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which hit Pikachu. Pikachu tried attacking with Thunder, but his attack was blocked by Iron Defense once again. Torkoal then used {{m|Overheat}}, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman. He went up against {{p|Slakoth}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack on Slakoth, which was dodged. After dodging a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, Pikachu used Iron Tail, only to be dodged as well, dazing Pikachu. Slakoth then used {{m|Hidden Power}}. Pikachu tried to destroy them with Thunderbolt, but failed and was hit by the circling Hidden Power. Pikachu then tried hitting Slakoth with Thunder, but this was dodged as well. Slakoth then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}, disabling Pikachu to move. Being unable to move, Pikachu was recalled. Later, Pikachu was sent out against Norman's Vigoroth. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Vigoroth swiftly dodged it and launched a Scratch attack. Pikachu, however, successfully blocked the attack with Iron Tail, but Vigoroth quickly recovered and launched a Flamethrower, dealing much damage. Pikachu's electricity gave Ash an idea, he got Pikachu use Quick Attack to dodge Vigoroth's Flamethrower. When Vigoroth launched another Scratch, Ash told Pikachu to stop and let him get hit. This activated Pikachu's Ability {{a|Static}}, paralyzing Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth with Iron Tail. However, all this battling took its toll, as Pikachu fainted as well, ending the battle in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon used in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled against Winona's {{p|Pelipper}} and despite the major type-advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent, being able to use {{m|Steel Wing}} as a lightning rod to conduct Pikachu's Electric-type attacks to the ground, thus preventing damage. After Pikachu got hit by a Quick Attack, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close-range and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer. This, however, gave Pelipper the opportunity to hit Pikachu hard with a Hydro Pump. Pikachu, however, stood his ground and when Pelipper lifted its wing from the ground for a moment, Ash had Pikachu use Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their mecha. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, causing them to get blasted off and causing Ash and Pikachu to fall down in a river. With Ash protecting Pikachu, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.

In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader, [[Maxie]]. An explosion caused by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre}}, caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it. The orb, however, soon started to glow and melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power, but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon}} and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved from drowning by Kyogre and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. Solrock and Lunatone both started off using Tackle which both scored a direct hit on Pikachu and Swellow. Pikachu and Swellow then tried hitting their opponents with Quick Attack and {{m|Peck}}, but their attack was dodged, causing them to crash into planets hanging from the ceiling and fall on top of each other on the ground. This gave Solrock and Lunatone the opportunity to launch a {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}. As the attacks were about to hit their marks, the two beams accidentally collided, canceling each other out, causing the twins to quarrel. Ash used this chance to recover and had Pikachu and Swellow strike the opposing Pokémon with a respective Iron Tail and {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Both Meteorite Pokémon then charged towards Pikachu using Tackle, but Swellow was able to save him in time, causing Solrock and Lunatone to crash into each other. The battle then got interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the gym using their mecha and stole Solrock and Lunatone.

After Team Rocket was defeated, they all agreed to resume their battle outdoors. This time, however, the twins managed to put their differences aside and worked together as a team. Ash first had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Solrock, but his attack was sent back by Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, sending Pikachu flying into a wall. As Swellow tried to attack with Aerial Ace, Solrock used Sandstorm to sent Swellow flying as well. Pikachu then jumped on Swellow's back and used Thunderbolt again, only to be deflected back by Light Screen again, hitting Pikachu and Swellow hard. Swellow then used Double Team, but Solrock and Lunatone countered using Solar Beam and Ice Beam to wipe out the copies. Much to Tate and Liza's surprise, however, Pikachu and Swellow got away unscathed. Swellow then dove down from the sky along with Pikachu to attack, but Solrock and Lunatone quickly responded and hit them with Solar Beam and Ice Beam. Ash thought about how to negate the dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning then struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure. Once clear, Pikachu and Swellow were coated in a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's Light Screen and managed to defeat them using Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]]. Pikachu battled against his {{p|Shelgon}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and scored a direct hit. As Pikachu went for a second Thunderbolt, Shelgon used Double-Edge and managed to dodge the attack. Due to Shelgon's low {{stat|Speed}}, Pikachu easily dodged the attack with Quick Attack. When Pikachu was about to finish Shelgon off with Iron Tail, Shelgon had Pikachu come close and then hit him hard with Dragon Breath. Shelgon then followed up with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' Ash chose Pikachu, along with his {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Pikachu used his Thunderbolt on Sealeo, but Seaking used {{m|Horn Drill}} to reflect it to Snorunt. Pikachu then used Thunder, but Seaking once again used Horn Drill to reflect the attack to Snorunt again. This time, however, Pikachu protected Snorunt, taking most of the damage. Sealeo then used Blizzard on the two, dealing much damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Snorunt use its Icy Wind to freeze the Blizzard, creating an ice pillar, which blocked Juan's view. Sealeo and Seaking destroyed the pillar with their Aurora Beam and Hyper Beam respectively, this created ice shards, which Ash had Snorunt and Pikachu jump on. Snorunt then used {{m|Headbutt}}, while Pikachu used Iron Tail. Seaking and Sealeo responded using Hyper Beam and Aurora Beam. While Pikachu was able to dodge Aurora Beam, Snorunt wasn't able to avoid the Hyper Beam and was knocked out.
Ash then sent out his Corphish. After dodging Corphish's Bubble Beam, both of Juan's Pokémon attacked from below with Sealeo using Aurora Beam on Pikachu's platform, which he was able to dodge. Seaking attacked Corphish with {{m|Horn Attack}}, but Corphish was able to grab its horn. Seaking, however, used Horn Drill, sending Corphish flying. Ash then had Pikachu use Iron Tail on Seaking. Despite Sealeo trying to stop Pikachu using Aurora Beam, Pikachu was able to defeat Seaking as well as avoid the attack in time. Pikachu then rode on Corphish's back, heading towards Sealeo. Sealeo tried stopping them using {{m|Ice Ball}}, which got stronger with each attack. While Pikachu and Corphish managed to destroy the first three Ice Balls, the fourth one managed to hit them both. Sealeo then launched a fifth Ice Ball at them both. Pikachu launched a Thunder at the Ice Ball and after increasing its power, he was able to break it. While the falling ice shards were hurting Sealeo, Corphish was able to defeat it with its {{m|Crabhammer}}, knocking it out and ending the first round of the Sootopolis Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled.
In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the Sootopolis Gym battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunder and although it dealt a lot of damage, Milotic nullified the damage by using Recover. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, in which Milotic's overpowered Pikachu's. Milotic quickly followed up with Twister, which was powered up by the water. Much to Juan's surprise, Pikachu was able to break through with Thunder and followed with up with a powerful Quick Attack. Milotic then used Hydro Pump, which Pikachu dodged and used a super-effective Thunderbolt. Milotic, however, shook the attack off and used Recover, healing itself once again. Milotic then went underwater, making both Ash and Pikachu unable to see it. Milotic then tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail, but he dodged it and climbed onto Milotic's body. Milotic tried stopping him using Hydro Pump, but he dodged the attack. Pikachu then grabbed onto its eyebrows and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, dealing major damage to Milotic as water was an excellent conductor of electricity. This knocked out Milotic, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a 1-on-1 battle against his new rival [[Morrison]]. He faced [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upperhand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, which he easily dodged before retaliating with Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. Pikachu then dodged another Take Down, but this time Beldum reversed and finally managed to hit Pikachu with its attack. After getting hit by a second Take Down, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another one, causing a big explosion which knocked both Pokémon out.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Ash used Pikachu for the first round in the [[Ever Grande Conference]], he went up against {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}} and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Hitmonlee used {{m|Rolling Kick}}, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack and hit Hitmonlee with Iron Tail. Hitmonlee then went for {{m|High Jump Kick}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge as well using Quick Attack, causing crash damage to Hitmonlee. As Pikachu charged in for one final attack, Hitmonlee hit him with Mega Kick. While heading towards the ground, Pikachu managed to escape Hitmonlee's kick and hit him with Iron Tail, knocking it out and causing Ash to advance to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament part of the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against Katie's {{p|Golduck}} and was sent out due to the type advantage he had. Katie, however, immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type-advantage of its own. Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Dugtrio used Dig to dodge the attack. Dugtrio then used {{m|Sand Tomb}}, creating a huge patch of quicksand, Pikachu tried to escape but couldn't and got pulled by the sand. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which had no effect on Dugtrio since it was a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Dugtrio then used Double-Edge and Pikachu attempted to block with Iron Tail, but when both moves collided, Pikachu was knocked out while Dugtrio emerged unharmed.

In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his Full Battle against Morrison in the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against his {{p|Steelix}}. Steelix used Dragon Breath, but Pikachu dodged it and used Quick Attack. Steelix countered with Iron Tail, hitting Pikachu hard. Steelix then used Dig, hitting Pikachu from underneath. Pikachu tried using Iron Tail, but Steelix quickly dodged that with another Dig. Pikachu then managed to dodge Dig and hit Steelix with Quick Attack. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Steelix's managed to overpower Pikachu's, knocking him out.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his sixth and last Pokémon in his Full Battle against {{ho|Tyson}}. He went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, who had already defeated Swellow and Grovyle, but had a crack in its armor as a result. Pikachu used Thunderbolt on the crack, but it didn't do much to Metagross. Metagross then used Psychic on Pikachu, but he was able to dodge it and hit Metagross with Iron Tail. Pikachu then climbed onto Metagross, and as Metagross was unable to shake him off, Pikachu finally defeated the Iron Leg Pokémon with Thunder. Pikachu then went up against Tyson's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}.
Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Thunder attacks soon proved to be useless, as Meowth each time defended itself against Pikachu's Electric-type attacks with its Thunderbolt. After realizing this, Ash had Pikachu fight close-range and ordered him to use Quick Attack. Meowth, however, dodged this with Double Team and followed up with Iron Tail. Pikachu countered with his own Iron Tail, causing the moves to collide. Pikachu and Meowth started attacking unceasing, with each time their attacks colliding. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, with both Pokémon taking the hit, knocking them both down. Though initially both of them got up, Pikachu fainted from exhaustion, causing Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

====Kanto Battle Frontier====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack, but failed since Gengar was a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. It was too fast for Pikachu's Thunderbolt, but after dodging a Shadow Ball, Pikachu was able to hit Gengar with an Iron Tail. Gengar then hit Pikachu with Shadow Ball, but Pikachu was able to climb on the Shadow Ball and went for Iron Tail. Gengar, however, was able to prevent Pikachu from using Iron Tail with Double Team. Pikachu was able to destroy all the copies with Thunderbolt as well as hit Gengar with it. He then dodged a Shadow Ball and hit Gengar with Iron Tail. When Pikachu was about finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep. Gengar then proceeded to defeat him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped to defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}, Ash later decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty, when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off and save a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', when going to the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pike}}, Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until rescued by {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy. Pikachu went up against her Milotic. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Lucy had Milotic take the attack and countered with Hydro Pump. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Milotic managed to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu's Quick Attack was then countered by Twister and he was then hit by Hydro Pump. Milotic then used Iron Tail, but Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, blocking Iron Tail and paralyzing Milotic. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but Milotic countered with a {{m|Facade}}, and since Milotic was paralyzed its power was doubled, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on himself. As Milotic was about to end the match with Twister, Ash had Pikachu, boosted by Thunderbolt, jump into the Twister. Inside the Twister, Pikachu began spinning and used Volt Tackle, increasing his power and proceeded to knock Milotic out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Pikachu was chosen as Ash's partner in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]]. In the end, however, the competition was won by James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}.

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle against {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's former two Pokémon. Pikachu managed to hit Alakazam with Thunderbolt, but Alakazam nullified the damage using Recover. Both Pokémon then started exchanging Iron Tail and {{m|Focus Punch}} attacks and then hit each other with their respective Thunderbolt and Psybeam. Ash then ordered Pikachu to use Volt Tackle, but Pikachu ran straight towards the wall due to Psybeam's confusion effect. Pikachu, however, managed to snap out of the confusion, after Ash had saved it and managed to overpower Alakazam's Psybeam with Thunderbolt, defeating it. He went up against Metagross next. Metagross managed to sent Pikachu's Thunderbolt back at him using Psychic, dealing much damage. As Pikachu went for Quick Attack, Metagross used Iron Defense to block the attack and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Meteor Mash}}. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Metagross fired a Hyper Beam, which defeated Pikachu, losing Ash the battle.

In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon showed to have great speed and power, dodging Pikachu's attacks and immediately after hit Pikachu with its own attacks. After getting hit by Espeon's Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt. Espeon's Zap Cannon managed to overpower Pikachu's attack and hit him hard. Pikachu tried Thunderbolt once again, but it was dodged. Espeon then countered with Psychic, smashing Pikachu to the ceiling, causing Pikachu to fall down. Pikachu, however, managed to land on his feet and used Quick Attack. Espeon used Psychic again to stop Pikachu and lifted him in the air. Pikachu managed to bounce off the ceiling and land on one of the stadium's lights. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, causing the lights to turn off. Unable to see anything Espeon was hit by Pikachu's next Thunderbolt. Pikachu then managed to avoid several Zap Cannon attacks and hit Espeon again with Thunderbolt. Just as the lights turned on again, Pikachu jumped down and hit Espeon hard with his Iron Tail. He then rushed towards Espeon using Volt Tackle. Despite trying to stop Pikachu using Zap Cannon, the attack missed and Espeon got [[Fainting|knocked out]] by the powerful attack. This gave Ash the win and earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} for his final frontier symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charizard. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep. Although he got in a fight with the other Pokémon, they later calmed down. The next day, they all continued to train. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued thanks to the efforts of Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pyramid}}.

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. After Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Brandon's first three Pokémon were eliminated from the match, Pikachu was pitted against [[Brandon's Regice]]. Ash first had Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Regice seemed unfazed by the attack. Regice then countered with Blizzard. Pikachu quickly recovered and used Iron Tail, but was unable to land since he had to dodge the Iceberg Pokémon's Ice Beam. Regice used Ice Beam again to counter Pikachu's Quick Attack and despite Pikachu managing to dodge the attack again, the whole battle field got frozen in the process. This made Regice be able to move much quicker, while making it harder for Pikachu to move. As Regice was about to hit Pikachu with a Focus Punch, Pikachu was able to hit Regice with Thunderbolt, stunning it. This allowed Pikachu to hit Regice with a super-effective Iron Tail. Regice, however, quickly recovered and used Ice Beam, creating ice pillars, which trapped Pikachu. With Pikachu being unable to do anything, Regice used Rest to heal itself completely. Despite Pikachu managing to escape using Iron Tail, Regice was able to wake up before Pikachu could attack it and hit him with an Ice Beam, {{status|Freeze|freezing}} him. While Ash was yelling words of encouragement, the referee began to declare Pikachu unable to battle. Pikachu, however, managed to thaw out using Thunderbolt while also hit Regice with it. Regice then hit Pikachu with Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field. Pikachu, however, used this to his advantage and bounced back to Regice to hit it with two consecutive Iron Tails. Regice, however, was still standing and managed to trap Pikachu again between ice pillars using Ice Beam and started to rest up again. Pikachu escaped again using Iron Tail and charged towards Regice using Volt Tackle. Regice managed to awake in time again and started using Ice Beam to stop Pikachu. Pikachu, however, dodged the attack and hit Regice with a powerful Volt Tackle, finally knocking the {{pkmn|category|Iceberg Pokémon}} out. This gave Ash the win and finally earned him his last Symbol, [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the unofficial [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings and then sent them off with Iron Tail. When they collided, it created a firework like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt and were evenly matched. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but it was dodged by Electivire. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but they were even again. Pikachu then used a close range Thunderbolt, which Electivire dodged by jumping. This, however, was what Ash wanted and had Pikachu use Volt Tackle since it was now defenseless. Electivire, however, blocked the attack with {{m|Protect}}, damaging Pikachu due to recoil. Electivire then launched its powerful Thunder Punch, defeating Pikachu. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, intending for him to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} snuck on board of their ship and Ash allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash thanks to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside with him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival, [[Paul]], and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Elekid simply absorbed the attack and then launched a powerful Thunder at him. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Elekid blocked the attack using Protect, causing him to take recoil damage. Pikachu, however, managed to get up and used Iron Tail, which was countered by Elekid's {{m|Brick Break}}. As the two moves were colliding, Paul mentioned Elekid still had one free arm and ordered it to hit Pikachu with Thunder Punch. Pikachu, however, managed to block Thunder Punch with Iron Tail and then hit Elekid hard. Elekid then managed to hit Pikachu with one more Brick Break, but as both Pokémon were exhausted they both fell down, resulting the battle in a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack. Budew tried countering with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Pikachu avoided the attack and hit Budew hard. Pikachu then got hit by Budew's {{m|Mega Drain}}, restoring some of Budew's health. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, dealing much damage to Budew. Budew then surprised everyone by evolving into {{p|Roselia}}. Roselia used {{m|Sunny Day}} and followed up with Solar Beam. Pikachu, however, managed to dodge Solar Beam and defeated Roselia with a powerful Iron Tail.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Cranidos dodged it and used {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. Pikachu stopped the attack with Iron Tail. However, Cranidos was able to withstand the attack and used Headbutt. Although Pikachu managed to dodge and attempted to use Thunderbolt, Cranidos still managed to score a direct hit on him. Pikachu then tried to use Thunderbolt again, but Cranidos used Zen Headbutt to stop him and then used another Headbutt to knock him to the ground. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. As the battle continued, Pikachu used Quick Attack, while Cranidos used Flamethrower. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Cranidos with Iron Tail. Cranidos then used {{m|Head Smash}}, while Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle. The collision of these attacks caused much damage to both Pokémon. Not wanting Pikachu to take anymore damage, Ash recalled him.
Later, Pikachu was sent out again to battle Roark's Onix. Pikachu used Iron Tail, which was countered by Onix's Slam. Ash then came up with an idea and had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the battlefield, causing rocks to be launched in the air. Onix tried heading forwards using Double-Edge, but couldn't due to the rocks. Pikachu then headed towards Onix using Quick Attack, but Onix quickly recovered and countered with {{m|Screech}}. Despite trying to still move forwards, Pikachu was overwhelmed by the attack and was blasted away, knocking him out and making Ash lose the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again. Pikachu used Quick Attack to climb onto Onix's body, after dodging a Slam. Onix tried to stop Pikachu using Screech, but failed and Pikachu managed to reach Onix's head. Despite trying to shake Pikachu off, Onix got hit by a super-effective Iron Tail. Onix then went for Double-Edge with Pikachu heading straight towards Onix. At the last moment, however, Pikachu used his newly learned spin technique to dodge the attack and went for another Iron Tail. Onix, however, managed to dodge and hit Pikachu hard with Slam. Onix then used {{m|Stealth Rock}}, but the move was countered by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, preventing it from being executed as well as damaging Onix. Pikachu then used Iron Tail and while Onix tried countering with Screech, he managed to outspeed the Rock Snake Pokémon and defeated it. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude.
Pikachu was later sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodged and went for Zen Headbutt. Pikachu tried dodging the attack using his spin technique again, but still got hurt in the process. He then used Quick Attack, while Rampardos countered with Headbutt. Pikachu managed to avoid Headbutt by spinning head over heels, but got thrown in ther air by Rampardos's tail. Pikachu then headed down using Iron Tail with Rampardos countering with Zen Headbutt. This caused Pikachu's Static to activate, but it was cancelled out by Rampardos's {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Rampardos then hit Pikachu hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{si|Kenny}} and his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but the attack was blocked by Prinplup's Metal Claw. Prinplup then used Drill Peck, but Pikachu managed to dodge the attack by spinning and hit Prinplup with Iron Tail, sending it to the ground. Prinplup, however, used Bubble Beam to create a cushion to land safely. Pikachu and Prinplup then clashed with Iron Tail and Metal Claw. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt on Magmar, but the attack got redirected to Rhydon due to its {{a|Lightning Rod}} Ability. Unharmed by the Electric-type attack, Rhydon proceeded to hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Megahorn}}. Magmar then used {{m|Lava Plume}}, dealing minor damage Rhydon. While Pikachu managed to dodge the attack, Paul had Chimchar jump right in to power up its {{type|Fire}} moves. Despite this, Chimchar's Flamethrower did little damage to Rhydon and Chimchar got hit by a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Pikachu then managed to hit Rhydon with a super-effective Iron Tail, dealing much damage. Rhydon then used {{m|Surf}}, while Magmar protected itself with Protect. Pikachu, however, managed to break through the Surf and defeat Rhydon using Iron Tail. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, while Magmar countered with Fire Punch. This gave Chimchar the opportunity to hit Magmar with a super-effective Dig, knocking it out and causing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}} from rampaging, after the gang accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], thus freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting. The Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Staraptor managed to dodge and used {{m|Brave Bird}}. Pikachu tried dodging using his spin technique, but failed to do so and got hit hard. Pikachu then managed to dodge Staraptor's Steel Wing, by using Iron Tail on the ground to jump high in the air. He then used Volt Tackle, which was countered by Staraptor's {{m|Wing Attack}}, causing both Pokémon to fall down. In the end however, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type trainer named [[Sho]] wished Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and {{p|Raichu}} and wanted to have the full evolution line in his team. Ash obviously refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against his powerful Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast as well as knew powerful attacks. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was easily taken by Raichu, who then proceeded to launch Thunder at Pikachu. Pikachu unwilling to dodge, took the attack and charged in using Volt Tackle. Raichu countered with its own Volt Tackle, sending both Pokémon flying back. Raichu managed to land back on its feet, while Pikachu crashed into a rock. Both Pokémon then clashed with Iron Tail. Raichu then managed to take Pikachu's Quick Attack and started using Hyper Beam. As Pikachu was trying to get away, Raichu used its tail to trap Pikachu and proceeded to hit him with a close-range Hyper Beam, defeating him as well as seriously injuring him.
During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision not to evolve since there would always be attacks and abilities that he simply couldn't learn otherwise. When Ash went to check on Pikachu he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may had evolved into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving.

After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu. Raichu started off using Iron Tail, but Pikachu managed to constantly dodge its attacks by circling around. However, Raichu eventually managed to hit Pikachu and threw him in the air. While he was heading down Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Raichu's Volt Tackle. Raichu then went for another Volt Tackle, but Pikachu dodged it by spinning. Pikachu then circled around again to avoid Raichu's Iron Tail attacks, causing Raichu to lose its footing. This gave Pikachu the opportunity to hit it hard with a Quick Attack. Pikachu then proceeded to dodge Raichu's attacks and immediately after hit it with its own moves, dealing much damage. Raichu, however, was still standing and managed to trap Pikachu with its tail again, while charging Hyper Beam. As Hyper Beam was launched, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to block Hyper Beam, decreasing its power. As Raichu had to recharge, Pikachu proceeded to hit Raichu with a Volt Tackle-Iron Tail combination, dealing major damage. Pikachu and Raichu then clashed with Volt Tackle, proving to be equal in power. Pikachu then avoided Raichu's Iron Tail and flung it into a tree using Iron Tail. Raichu then tried trapping Pikachu again while using Hyper Beam, but Pikachu dodged its tail and used Hyper Beam's power to jump high in the air. Pikachu then headed down using a spinning Iron Tail and finally knocked Raichu out, proving he had once again made the right decision not to evolve.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and scored a direct hit on Gyarados, but despite the super-effective attack, Gyarados was unharmed. Gyarados used {{m|Dragon Rage}}, but Pikachu blocked it with Iron Tail and used the strike to jump above Gyarados. Gyarados charged in with Bite, but Pikachu, while still in mid-air, used Volt Tackle, hitting Gyarados to the face and knocking it out. He was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}.
Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up again against {{p|Floatzel}}. He used Thunderbolt, but Floatzel countered with {{m|Whirlpool}}. The collision caused electrified water droplets to fall on Buizel, curing his confusion. Pikachu used Volt Tackle, but Floatzel overpowered it and damaged him with {{m|Razor Wind}}. Pikachu then got hit by {{m|Ice Fang}}, causing a part of his back to get frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other they exchanged high-fives and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun, settling their quarrel.

[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go on stage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his moment of shyness and went on stage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get it what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{TP|Fantina|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. After getting hit by {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, Pikachu hit Drifloon with a super-effective Thunderbolt. He then used Volt Tackle, but Drifloon countered with {{m|Ominous Wind}}, stopping Pikachu and blowing him back. He then managed to hit Drifloon with another Thunderbolt, but this triggered Drifloon to evolve into {{p|Drifblim}}. Drifblim managed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and followed up with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep. With two of his Pokémon sleeping Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Ash ordered Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Pikachu was forced to dodge Empoleon's {{m|Hydro Cannon}}. Empoleon then used Steel Wing, which clashed with Pikachu's Iron Tail. While continuously exchanging Steel Wings and Iron Tails, Pikachu eventually got hit, knocking him back. While struggling to get back up, Empoleon fired a Hyper Beam at Pikachu, launching him in the air. When it seemed to be over, Ash's words of encouragement managed to get through and Pikachu was able to hit Empoleon with a super-effective Thunderbolt. He then hit Empoleon with a powerful Volt Tackle, knocking it out.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Pikachu used a Thunderbolt [[Counter Shield]], hurting Drifblim as well as paralyzing it. Drifblim, however, immediately blew the electricity away with Psychic. Drifblim then used a combination of Will-O-Wisp and Psychic to create a Counter Shield of its own. Pikachu used Counter Shield again, but it was overwhelmed as Drifblim's lasted longer due to it being supported by Psychic. Drifblim's Counter Shield then surrounded Pikachu, causing him to be unable to use Thunderbolt. Drifblim then proceeded to hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.

In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. Pikachu managed to hit Magmortar with Quick Attack. However, upon making contact, he was burned by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}}. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, which was countered by Magmortar's Flamethrower. He then went for Volt Tackle, which was countered by Magmortar's Rock Tomb. Despite managing to push through and destroy multiple rocks, Pikachu was eventually thrown back after crashing in one of the rocks and got immediately after damaged by his burn. Magmortar then used Smog, but Pikachu blocked it using his Thunderbolt Counter Shield. After taking more burn damage, Pikachu dodged Magmortar's Flamethrower and struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, only to take burn damage again after. He was then recalled.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. Pikachu hit Ursaring with Quick Attack, but the Hibernator Pokémon managed to take it and hit Pikachu hard with Hammer Arm. The physical contact activated Pikachu's Static, paralyzing Ursaring, giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit it with Iron Tail. The paralysis, however, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack. Pikachu tried stopping Ursaring with Thunderbolt, but it managed to push through and slammed him into [[Lake Acuity]] with an extremely powerful Hammer Arm, taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only Chimchar.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack, but Heracross endured the hit and hit him with Horn Attack. Their battle was stopped, when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it.

In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Challenge, where he was seen defeating a {{p|Feraligatr}} with Thunderbolt. In the final round Pikachu battled against Barry's Empoleon and managed to win, giving Ash the opportunity to battle [[Tower Tycoon]] [[Palmer]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first. This meant Daniel had won the Pokéathlon with Ash ending up in second place.

Later, in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Sinnoh Elite Four]] member {{ef|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his Infernape. Pikachu first used Quick Attack, but Infernape simply took the attack and used {{m|Flare Blitz}}. Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, causing an explosion. Infernape and Pikachu then clashed with {{m|Mach Punch}} and Iron Tail, but Infernape overpowered Pikachu sending him flying into a wall. Infernape then hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Close Combat}} and slammed him down to the ground. Before hitting the ground, Pikachu still managed to hit Infernape with Thunderbolt. Infernape then headed downwards using Flare Blitz, being unable to dodge Pikachu was hit hard by the Fire-type move. Pikachu, however, still didn't give up and used Quick Attack. Infernape took the attack again and used this chance to knock him back with Close Combat. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, but Infernape countered with Flare Blitz, breaking through the attack and hitting him hard. Pikachu and Infernape then clashed with Volt Tackle and Mach Punch, causing an explosion, knocking Pikachu to the ground. As Pikachu went for one more Volt Tackle, Infernape countered with Thunder Punch, causing another explosion. As the smoke cleared both Pokémon were still standing, but eventually Pikachu fell down, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}. Pikachu first launched a Quick Attack, which Electivire dodged. Electivire then launched a Fire Punch and {{m|Ice Punch}}, both of which were dodged. After dodging these attacks Pikachu had hit Electivire with two Thunderbolts, which Electivire absorbed due to its Ability {{a|Motor Drive}}, increasing its Speed. Due to its increased Speed, it dodged Iron Tail with ease and managed to hit Pikachu with Fire Punch. Electivire then hit Pikachu with Ice Punch, which activated Pikachu's Static, paralyzing Electivire as well as slowing it down. Due to Electivire's paralysis, Pikachu was able to dodge an Ice Punch and countered another one with Iron Tail. As Electivire went for another Ice Punch, Pikachu managed to outspeed the Thunderbolt Pokémon and defeat it with Iron Tail. Pikachu was then recalled. He later went up against Volkern's {{p|Luxray}}. His Quick Attack was stopped by {{m|Shock Wave}}, knocking him back. Pikachu then launched three successful Iron Tails but the fourth was countered by {{m|Thunder Fang}}, which overpowered Pikachu. He was then knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}. First he and Aggron clashed with Iron Tail and Metal Claw, proving to be equal in power. Aggron then countered with {{m|Metal Sound}}, hurting Pikachu's ears. Pikachu managed to stop Aggron with Thunderbolt and headed forwards using Volt Tackle. This attack, however, was stopped by Aggron's {{m|Flash Cannon}}, dealing much damage. Pikachu was then recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]] Pikachu was used again in Ash's battle against Paul, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}}. Froslass started off using {{m|Hail}}, activating her {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability, making it hard to keep track of Froslass's movements. As Pikachu kept getting attacked by his opponent, he tried countering with Thunderbolt. The falling hail, however, protected Froslass from Thunderbolt, giving Froslass the chance to hit Pikachu hard with an {{m|Ice Shard}}. Pikachu then tried attacking with Volt Tackle, only to be easily dodged by the Snow Land Pokémon. As Froslass went for another Ice Shard to finish Pikachu off, Pikachu managed to avoid it by jumping and hit Froslass with a super-effective Iron Tail. Due to the large amount of damage Froslass had taken, the hail disappeared. Froslass then went for an Ice Beam, freezing Pikachu. As Froslass was about to finish Pikachu off with Ice Shard, Pikachu managed to thaw out with Volt Tackle and knocked the Snow Land Pokémon out. This gave Pikachu his first win against one of Paul's Pokémon and also gave Ash the lead in the battle. He was then once again recalled. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire. Electivire started off by using Thunder on the battle field, launching rocks at Pikachu. Pikachu, however, managed to maneuver through the rocks with Quick Attack and strike Electivire with a direct hit on the head. Electivire, however, quickly recovered and grabbed Pikachu with its tails. As Pikachu tried using Iron Tail, Electivire smacked him to the ground. Using these movements however, Pikachu managed to escape from Electivire's grip. Pikachu and Electivire then clashed with Quick Attack and Brick Break, pushing both Pokémon back. Pikachu then went for Volt Tackle. Electivire blocked the attack, activating its Motor Drive Ability. It then went for a speedy Thunder Punch, but this was countered by Pikachu's Iron Tail. Both attacks, however, proved to be equal in power making Pikachu unable to move. This gave Electivire the opportunity to use Brick Break with its other arm, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semi-finals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the beginning almost none of his attacks hit or did any damage to Latios and his attacks got easily overwhelmed by Latios's powerful attacks. However, Pikachu finally managed to jump on top of Latios and used Thunderbolt to severely damage Latios. Latios then used Light Screen, reducing the damage caused by Thunderbolt. Despite this Pikachu kept using Thunderbolt until he was shaken off. As Pikachu was about to land, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}}. Pikachu used Volt Tackle and Iron Tail, taking against the force of the Luster Purge, causing a massive explosion. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon had fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, when he had run away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears, since they soon had to say goodbye to each other. Then Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup, before he, Ash and Brock boarded the ship heading to [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash finally bade farewell to Brock too and the two continued on towards Pallet Town.

==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
====Unova====
Ash decided to just bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', Pikachu joined Ash, [[Delia]] and Professor Oak on a trip to the Unova region. Upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which unaware by Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric-type moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}. After scoring a direct hit with Quick Attack and avoiding Snivy's Tackle, Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt, but was unable to and got hit by a Tackle. Unable to use Thunderbolt again, he went for Volt Tackle, but failed to use this move as well, wearing Pikachu out greatly. Noticing Pikachu's inability of using Electric-type moves, Ash ordered Pikachu to use Iron Tail. This attack, however, was dodged by Snivy, who then proceeded to defeat the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], Pikachu recovered his Electric-type moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]], where he faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}. Pikachu's Quick Attack was countered with Double Team, he was then hit by Scratch. After dodging Water Gun, Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt, but Panpour aimed Water Gun at his feet, causing him to slip. He was then attacked by multiple Water Gun and Scratch attacks. Pikachu got up and attempted to use Volt Tackle, but this was stopped with {{m|Mud Sport}}. Panpour then finished him off with a Water Gun.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After his Thunderbolt was dodged, Pikachu took a beating from multiple {{m|Work Up}}-boosted Aerial Aces. As Pikachu was about to be finished off, he managed to grab Tranquill's foot. He then threw Tranquill in the air and defeated it with Volt Tackle. He then battled Snivy again, who had evolved into Servine. Pikachu first used Iron Tail, which collided with Servine's {{m|Cut}}, but was then hit by Servine's Leaf Tornado. Pikachu stood up and went for Volt Tackle. Servine, however, managed to strike the running Pikachu with Cut, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. As Pikachu headed forwards he got hit by Pignite's Take Down, followed up by a powerful {{m|Heat Crash}}. Pikachu managed to get up and countered Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} with Volt Tackle. After both Pokémon got blown back by the collision, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of troublemaking {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. Pikachu assisted Sandile in defeating them. After unintentionally shocking himself with Thunderbolt, because he was stuck in a beach umbrella, Pikachu couldn't use Electric-type attacks. Eventually his anger caused him to learn {{m|Electro Ball}} and blasted the Ducklett off with his new move as well as recovering his ability to use Electric-type moves. Later on, he battled against the Sunglasses Sandile. Pikachu got hit by {{m|Stone Edge}}, but immediately countered with Quick Attack. As Pikachu used Iron Tail, Sandile used Dig to avoid getting hit and hit Pikachu hard. Sandile then used another Dig, hitting Pikachu again. As Pikachu had trouble getting up, Sandile suddenly evolved into {{p|Krokorok}}. Krokorok then went for Stone Edge, but Pikachu used Electro Ball to deflect Stone Edge back at Krokorok, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was dodged. He then used Iron Tail, but this was blocked by Leavanny's Protect. Leavanny's {{m|Leaf Storm}} was countered by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, but it then used {{m|String Shot}} on Pikachu, binding him, making him unable to dodge Leaf Storm and causing him to lose his balance. Unable to break free from the strings he was hit by Leaf Storm again. He then tried a Thunderbolt but missed due to his loss of balance. He was then hit by a powerful Hyper Beam, but refused to give up. When Leavanny used Leaf Storm, Pikachu spun and charged into the Leaf Storm, cutting the threads. Pikachu then dodged Leavanny's String Shot's with Quick Attack. After countering another String Shot with Thunderbolt, he hit Leavanny with Iron Tail and finished the Nurturing Pokémon off with Electro Ball, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]] against {{an|Iris}}. Pikachu went up against [[Iris's Excadrill]]. Ash had Pikachu start off with an ineffective Thunderbolt to show they were getting serious. Pikachu and Excadrill then collided with Quick Attack and {{m|Drill Run}}, but Excadrill immediately turned and grabbed Pikachu's tail. He then threw Pikachu in the air and hit him hard with Metal Claw. Pikachu then went for Iron Tail. Excadrill tried countering with Metal Claw, but Pikachu managed to dodge it and hit him hard. After a collision between Pikachu's Electro Ball and Excadrill's {{m|Focus Blast}}, Excadrill used Dig to hit Pikachu from beneath, launching him in the air spinning. Pikachu, however, kept spinning and used this to hit Excadrill with an extra powerful Iron Tail. Pikachu then went for Iron Tail, but got overpowered by Drill Run. He then barely dodged a Dig, but was then unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, knocking him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', when Ash was in doubt for what Pokémon he should use after his two Pokémon were defeated in his Gym battle against [[Elesa]], Pikachu shocked Ash to convince him to use him. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}}. After both Pokémon's Electro Balls collided, Pikachu defeated the Sky Squirrel Pokémon with a single Quick Attack. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}. Despite her not looking very strong, Tynamo proved to be a tough opponent, using speedy and strong Tackles to hit Pikachu hard. Tynamo managed to slam Pikachu into the ground. While stuck in the ground he was unable to defend himself against Tynamo's countless Tackles. Pikachu eventually managed to break free and started using Thunderbolt on the battle field. The now rocky field forced Tynamo to face Pikachu head on only. Tynamo then dashed forwards using Tackle. Pikachu had Tynamo come close and then launched a powerful Iron Tail, defeating her thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.

In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against the [[Unova League]] {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed Alder was sleeping. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant still angry at him used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Pikachu teamed up with [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] to battle {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}. Stunfisk used its amazing jumping ability to get them both into the air so that they could launch a Thunderbolt—Thunder Shock combination at the two legendary Pokémon. Later, in ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Pikachu helped rescue the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from Team Rocket.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle. After dodging Pikachu's Electro Ball, Unfezant used {{m|Air Slash}}, which managed to hit Pikachu. As Unfezant then headed towards Pikachu using Aerial Ace, Pikachu lured him in to hit him hard with Iron Tail. Unfezant was then finished off by Electro Ball. Pikachu stayed in the battle to fight Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite Swanna major Electric weakness, Pikachu's Electric-type moves proved to be useless, as Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. Pikachu then used Iron Tail, but Swanna ascended and dodged the attack. Ash then had the idea to have Pikachu jump on the rings above the battle field, while using Quick Attack, to get close to Swanna and managed to hit the White Bird Pokémon hard. Swanna, however, quickly recovered and hit Pikachu with Bubble Beam, knocking him to the ground. Pikachu was then hit by a powerful {{m|Hurricane}} and got finished off by a brutal Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. By working together they managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a bunch of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick 'candle' blew out Ash's candle, causing Ash to end up in second place.

In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already beaten Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Garbodor started off using Double Slap, but Pikachu used his swift movements to dodge Garbodor's long arms, causing them to tangle up. Pikachu used this opportunity to hit Garbodor hard with Quick Attack. Garbodor then attacked by swinging its arms at Pikachu, but he managed to dodge again and shocked the Trash Heap Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. As Pikachu went for an Iron Tail, Garbodor knocked him back with its arms and followed up with several {{m|Gunk Shot}}s. Cornered by these attacks, Pikachu got caught by Garbodor's arms and was then hit by a series of Double Slaps. He was then hit by Gunk Shot, {{status|poison}}ing him. Roxie then ordered Garbodor to finish Pikachu off with {{m|Venoshock}}, but due to all the [[physical move|physical contact]] Pikachu had made with Garbodor, Pikachu's Static Ability had activated, paralyzing Garbodor. Pikachu used this opportunity to hit Garbodor with Thunderbolt, but it was able to withstand it and used Venoshock. Pikachu, however, overpowered the attack with Electro Ball and hit Garbodor, knocking it out, making Ash victorious and earning him his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn, before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack, taking hits from Quilava's Swift, before his attack was dodged. Quilava then used {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which he dodged in time. Pikachu fired off an Electro Ball, which collided with Quilava's Flamethrower. Quilava then used {{m|Smokescreen}}, but Pikachu's Thunderbolt pierced through the smoke and he then attacked with Iron Tail. Quilava, however, countered with Flamethrower, overpowering Pikachu. Both Pokémon kept exchanging attacks, with Quilava's Swift being deflected by Pikachu's Iron Tail and a collision between Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Pikachu and Quilava collided once more, with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by [[Cynthia]].

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}, trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}. Pikachu outsped Persian's {{m|Shadow Claw}} and scored a hit with Iron Tail. Persian, however, immediately followed up with {{m|Power Gem}}, defeating Pikachu. Giovanni then successfully captured Meloetta, and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force field prison by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]] Forces of Nature, as Thundurus aimed a Thunder attack at [[Iris's Dragonite]] and Iris stepped in its way to protect her Pokémon, Pikachu jumped in, and absorbed the massive blast of electricity himself. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost, as seen later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball on Team Rocket. The supercharged attack grew into amazingly massive proportions, inflicting notable damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying, and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]] against Trip's Serperior. Pikachu's attacks were easily dodged by Serperior, while the Regal Pokémon scored a direct on Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Tail}}. In ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', Pikachu continued his battle with Serperior. Pikachu managed to stand up, but got immediately hit by an {{m|Energy Ball}}. Pikachu then managed to dodge a Dragon Tail, but got hit by another one. Serperior then proceeded to grab Pikachu with {{m|Wrap}}. While in Serperior's grasp, Pikachu hit him with Thunderbolt, but Trip quickly had Serperior anchor his tail in the ground, conducting the electricity to the ground, preventing damage. Serperior then tightened his grip, causing Pikachu to lose consciousness. When Serperior was about to finish Pikachu off by slamming him to the ground, Pikachu was awoken by Ash's voice and managed to escape from Serperior's grip by using Iron Tail on the ground. Pikachu's Iron Tail was then countered and overpowered by Serperior's Dragon Tail. Pikachu, however, still didn't give in and used an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, which clashed with Dragon Tail, causing a huge explosion. After the smoke cleared only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win as well as his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Samurott}}. Samurott blocked Pikachu's Thunderbolt with {{m|Razor Shell}}. Pikachu then went for Quick Attack, but he was overwhelmed by Samurott's Razor Shell and was then hit by a powerful Hydro Cannon. Pikachu then dodged a Megahorn and used Quick Attack. He managed to dodge Razor Shell and hit Samurott hard with Quick Attack, followed up by a powerful Iron Tail. Samurott then blocked an Electro Ball with Razor Shell, but Pikachu immediately followed up with Iron Tail, defeating the Formidable Pokémon. Pikachu stayed in to battle Cameron's Swanna. Swanna started off using a series of {{m|Pluck}} attacks, which were all dodged by Pikachu. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but Swanna avoided the attack and struck him with Wing Attack. Swanna then went for Bubble Beam, but this was dodged by Pikachu. Swanna then dove towards Pikachu using Wing Attack, but he dodged again and launched a super-effective Electro Ball at the White Bird Pokémon, knocking it out. Pikachu was then recalled. [[BW108|Later during the battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to face Cameron's newly evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Pikachu started off by repeatedly using Quick attack, each time scoring a direct hit. He then tried to finish Lucario off with Iron Tail, but Lucario quickly dodged. Lucario then jumped towards Pikachu and hit him hard with {{m|Force Palm}}. Pikachu's Electro Ball then collided with Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, blowing both Pokémon back. Pikachu then managed to avoid Force Palm, but Lucario chased after him and threw him in the air using {{m|Circle Throw}}. Pikachu, however, managed to land on his feet and struck Lucario with a powerful Thunderbolt, followed up by a Quick Attack. He then went for Iron Tail, but Lucario used {{m|Copycat}} to counter his attack, causing a big explosion. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to stand up. At the end of the climactic fight, Pikachu and Lucario fired blasts of Electro Ball and Aura Sphere. Aura Sphere, however, overpowered Electro Ball, knocking Pikachu out, and thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference, placing him in Top 8.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon, controlled by [[Colress]], trying to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control over Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head and ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves, Ash begged Pikachu to fight the control. Fighting against the control, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu along with Ash's other Pokémon fought against Team Plasma's Pokémon in order to prevent them from awakening {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, then activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time however, Ash's voice didn't manage to get through Pikachu's control and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the {{DL|Dragon Stones|Light Stone}} in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, to which they agreed. In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his own electricity to fight Ghetsis's control, and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram in an attempt to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting and together with Reshiram destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all Pokémon from Team Plasma's control, thus defeating the team.

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[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]],'' Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers with a {{p|Gurdurr}} and an {{p|Eelektrik}} and make it to the finals. He battled against [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}}. After a tough battle, Pikachu was able to knock out Galvantula with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu, along with {{TP|Iris|Axew}} was captured by Team Rocket, while Ash, Iris and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed out of the net and together with Axew using Dragon Rage, Charizard using Flamethrower and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} using Solar Beam, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris and Cilan as he, Ash and [[Alexa]] continued on to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off for the last time in the ''Best Wishes'' series. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

==={{series|XY}}===
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived in Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Gym Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to.
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu and Ash]]
In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was blocked by Bunnelby, who used his ears to create a mud shield. Bunnelby then used Dig. Pikachu tried to confuse Bunnelby with his speedy movements, but the Digging Pokémon was able to hit him. Pikachu then scored a direct hit with Quick Attack, which Bunnelby quickly recovered from. Bunnelby then used Double Slap, hitting him several times before knocking him back. Pikachu then used Iron Tail which Bunnelby easily caught with his ears. Now, however, Bunnelby was unable to use his ears, giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit the Digging Pokémon with Electro Ball. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu for their plans. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her Wobbuffet reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded Pikachu with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu was used to blast off the villains. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to [[Professor Sycamore]] to heal Froakie back to health.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore so that he could be healed. When Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off with Ash immediately leaping in to save his best friend, to the shock of many including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}. Despite the type-advantage, Surskit proved to be a tough opponenent, using its speedy movements to dodge Pikachu's attacks. Pikachu's Quick Attack was blocked by Protect and his Iron Tail was dodged. After blocking Pikachu's Electro Ball with Ice Beam, it used Ice Beam on the field, freezing it. While Pikachu slipped on the ice, Surskit was able to skate on it. Although Pikachu did get a successful hit with Iron Tail, his Thunderbolt was overpowered by Ice Beam and he was then knocked out by {{m|Signal Beam}}. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch by using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, who beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing his training along with Fletchling, they were able to withstand Noivern's Gust well. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his Gym Battle rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit. Using his training he was able to dodge Sticky Web, and after having his Thunderbolt blocked by Surskit's Protect and dodging its Signal Beam, he was able to hit Surskit with Iron Tail. Afterwards, Pikachu tried to stop Surskit from using Ice Beam on the field by climbing on it and using Thunderbolt, but Surskit was able to shake him off and managed to create the ice field as well as freezing the area. This time, however, using his tail, Pikachu was able to stabilize himself on the ice field. His Thunderbolt then overpowered Surskit's Signal Beam, defeating the Pond Skater Pokémon. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. Vivillon attacked with Gust, but as Pikachu was still damaged from battling Surskit, he wasn't able to withstand attack. As Vivillon went for another Gust, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail to anchor himself to the ice field to withstand the attack. Vivillon then used Solar Beam, which was countered with Thunderbolt. In his current position, however, Pikachu was left vulnerable to Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}} and got hit. While he was struggling to stay awake, Vivillon charged its Solar Beam. Thinking back to their training, Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to repel Sleep Powder, thus keeping him awake. Vivillon then launched the Solar Beam, but Pikachu was able to overpower it with Electro Ball, causing Vivillon to crash into the lamps which were frozen by Surskit's Ice Beam misfire, freezing its wing. This allowed Pikachu to defeat the Scale Pokémon with Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.

[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu hypnotized by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash attempted to get through to Pikachu, which works and Pikachu starts to fight Malamar control. Pikachu electricity did get the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device to bursted in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed his plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. He went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}}. Pikachu was at a type-disadvantage since Tyrunt was part {{type|Dragon}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack and jumped to attack from above to avoid {{m|Crunch}} and hit Tyrunt. Tyrunt then used its signature {{m|Draco Meteor}}, but Pikachu dodged and struck it with a super-effective Iron Tail. As the meteor shower from Draco Meteor rained down, Pikachu used Iron Tail to jump on the meteors and perform the Draco Meteor Climb, which was based on the Rock Tomb Climb Froakie previously used. Tyrunt then used its jumping abilities to jump high and use Dragon Tail and clashed with Pikachu's Iron Tail. Grant then had Tyrunt use his favorite move, Rock Tomb, but Pikachu deflected the projectiles with Iron Tail, knocking one into Tyrunt's mouth. While Tyrunt was now unable to use Crunch, Pikachu had the opportunity to move close and finish with Ash's favorite move, Thunderbolt, defeating Tyrunt, winning the battle and earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in the Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], the [[Kalos League]] Champion, where he faced her {{p|Gardevoir}}. {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a Shadow Ball. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Korrina's Lucario]]. Pikachu's Quick Attack was easily taken by Lucario and his Iron Tail was blocked. Lucario used its great speed to dodge an Iron Tail and then raised its Attack using {{m|Swords Dance}}. Pikachu was then unable to dodge Lucario's speedy attacks and got hit by several {{m|Bone Rush}}es and was then finished off by a powerful {{m|Power-Up Punch}}.

Pikachu battled Lucario again in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', but this time against Lucario's [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. Mega Lucario used Bone Rush, but Pikachu managed to knock the bone away with Iron Tail. Pikachu then went for Quick Attack and managed to dodge a Power-Up Punch. Lucario, however, started to go out of control and chased after him before kicking him into a rock. Pikachu then went for Electro Ball, but it dodged it and now started to attack Pikachu aggressively, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. As Lucario went to attack Ash and Pikachu, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost its conscious and the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a {{DL|Pokémon battle|Team Battle}} alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others were having a hard time due to their opponents great teamwork, which led to Fennekin being defeated by Squirtle. When Pikachu used Quick Attack, Squirtle used Rapid Spin to block and send Pikachu flying. He also took some damage from the embers from Charmander's {{m|Flame Burst}} and he and the others were then hit by Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf. Pikachu then jumped to dodge a Flamethrower, but was then targeted by Bulbasaur's Solar Beam. Much to Shauna and her friends's surprise, Chespin used Vine Whip to pull Pikachu up, giving Pikachu the perfect opportunity to defeat Charmander with Thunderbolt. When Squirtle used Rapid Spin, Chespin used Vine Whip to stop it, while Pikachu managed to defeat Bulbasaur with Electro Ball. After avoiding Squirtle's {{m|Aqua Tail}}, Pikachu also defeated it with Thunderbolt giving Ash, Serena and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with [[Korrina]], sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Ash was convinced that Korrina wasn't the only one who trained, both Pokémon stared off as this was going to be the final battle. Pikachu used Quick Attack and combined it with Electro Ball, launching a fast Electro Ball, but this was deflected by Bone Rush. Pikachu's Iron Tail was blocked and Lucario kicked him into the air. While in mid-air, Pikachu hit Lucario with Thunderbolt, but it immediately countered with Aura Sphere, knocking him to the ground. Pikachu was able to get to up and showed his strength by unleashing his electricity. Lucario then used Metal Sound, which Pikachu drowned out using his Thunderbolt hitting Lucario as well. Then Lucario used Aura Sphere, but Pikachu used Iron Tail to bounce off it and jump, similar to the Draco Meteor Climb. Lucario jumped towards Pikachu and used Bone Rush, but Pikachu countered with Iron Tail. While both Pokémon were clashing with their attacks, they both crashed down on the ground. Both Pokémon, however, were still standing. Lucario's Power-Up Punch was then countered with Iron Tail, and its Aura Sphere then collided with Pikachu's Electro Ball. Pikachu was able to recover first from the collision and struck Lucario with Thunderbolt, finally defeating the Aura Pokémon, thus giving Ash the victory and earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. As the group prepared to depart for [[Coumarine City]], Pikachu and Lucario bumped fists as a promise to battle again someday.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}}, after they were stolen by Team Rocket. Knowing that his Thunderbolt wouldn't break their cage, Pikachu kept ramming it and managed to bend the bars. While Goomy managed to escape, Pikachu couldn't fit through until Goomy used its slime on its body to make him slip right through the bars. After getting out, they both ran off until they were noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. When Team Rocket were about to capture Pikachu again, Ash told him to use Iron Tail, destroying the cage. While battling their foes, Pikachu used Electro Ball, countering Pumpkaboo's Shadow Ball. Then {{TP|James|Inkay}} used Psybeam, which managed to confuse Pikachu and Fletchinder, causing them to attack each other instead. As they were about to be finished off by Pumpkaboo and Inkay's {{m|Dark Pulse}} and Psybeam, Goomy shielded them with its body and used {{m|Bide}} to attack Team Rocket's Pokémon. As the confusion wore off, Ash had Pikachu finish Team Rocket off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu informed to Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to capture it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu alongside Sliggoo was used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu with Dragon Breath. After the mecha took Sliggoo, along with Wartortle and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, they restarted their battle. Pikachu hit Wartortle with Quick Attack and then quickly backed off to avoid a Rapid Spin. While Goodra was charging its Bide, Raichu fired a Focus Blast at it. Pikachu tried blocking the attack with Electro Ball, but got hit by Wartortle's Rapid Spin. Goodra, however, withstood the attack and fired off its Bide. Wartortle tried countering with Hydro Pump, but Pikachu blocked the attack with Iron Tail, causing Bide to hit its mark. Pikachu then countered Raichu's Focus Blast with Electro Ball to protect Goodra and after Goodra managed to daze both Pokémon by throwing Wartortle into Raichu, Pikachu and Goodra defeated them with a Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Pulse}} combo.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym Battle against Clemont and went up against his Bunnelby. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Bunnelby, who used his ears to create a mud shield. Bunnelby then used Dig, which was too fast for Pikachu to evade. Pikachu hit Bunnelby with Quick Attack, which Bunnelby quickly recovered from and managed to hit Pikachu several times with Double Slap. Pikachu then used Iron Tail which the Digging Pokémon caught with his ears. This reminded Bonnie of their first battle. Instead of letting Pikachu counter with Electro Ball, Bunnelby used his new move, {{m|Wild Charge}}, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Bunnelby then hit Pikachu with another Dig. He then responded with Quick Attack, but Bunnelby used Dig again. However, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, forcing Bunnelby to emerge and dealing major damage. Pikachu then used another Iron Tail, defeating Bunnelby. When Clemont sent out {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, Ash recalled Pikachu. He was later sent out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Pikachu could take advantage of Luxray's {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of Electric-type moves. Pikachu first used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Luxray's Thunder Fang. He then used Wild Charge on Pikachu, dealing a lot of damage. Luxray followed up with Swift, but Pikachu was able to deflect it back to Luxray with Iron Tail. However, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon countered with Wild Charge, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, although he had a type-disadvantage. Pikachu's speedy Quick Attack was able to outmaneuver Bagon's Headbutt. After Thunderbolt and Dragon Breath collided in a draw, Pikachu jumped into the air and prepared to use Iron Tail. Sawyer had Bagon use Dragon Claw, but it was overpowered by Iron Tail and Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu, along with Ash and his friends, visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle against his enemies, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts without them knowing. He then first tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased after Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, the Team Rocket trio attempted to escape with all the Poké Balls they stole, though in the process of doing so, they saw Ash and Pikachu were after them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. Pikachu started the battle by firing an Electro Ball, which was countered by Ivysaur's Energy Ball. Then Pikachu used Thunderbolt on Eevee, but Ivysaur protected Eevee by using Razor Leaf. While Blastoise was struggling with Eevee, Pikachu scored a hit on Ivysaur with Iron Tail. Ivysaur retaliated with Vine Whip, but Pikachu dodged it. The battle was later called off by Serena. Ash and Tierno then decided to battle against each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise. A collision between Thunderbolt and Hydro Pump took place, but the outcome of the battle remains unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', while he wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], Pikachu did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them, and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the gang viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu got pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved form and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly a flaming ghost appeared, who attacked them. They eventually managed to escape from it and Squishy then revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth. Pikachu and Meowth tried to help Squishy getting to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way they got attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon and together managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth and Squishy were woken by Clemont's invention.

In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced James's Inkay and Miette's Slurpuff. Pikachu scored a direct hit on Slurpuff with Quick Attack, who then quickly recovered and fired off an Energy Ball. Pikachu, however, got saved by Eevee's Swift and after dodging a Psybeam from Inkay, he hit the Revolving Pokémon with Iron Tail. Pikachu and Eevee were then forced to jump in order to avoid another Psybeam, but got trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}. Unable to escape, Pikachu and Eevee were vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam and got hit hard. Pikachu then stepped in and got hit by Inkay's Tackle meant for Eevee. Later, while Eevee struggled to get up, Pikachu continued to battle using Electro Ball and then blocked Slurpuff's Energy Ball with Thunderbolt. After Eevee's Evolution into Sylveon, Sylveon managed to defeat both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon used in another three round battle against Sawyer, where he faced Sawyer's {{p|Honedge}}. Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Honedge's Fury Cutter and then defeated it with a Thunderbolt.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried as Ash had left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu but when Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were actually underwhelmed by his power, implying that without Ash's friendship motivating him Pikachu was not able to perform as strong as usual. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against [[Wulfric]] and faced his {{p|Bergmite}}. Bergmite was able to move at a high speed by skating on the icy battlefield, allowing it to dodge an incoming Electro Ball. After jumping in the air to avoid Bergmite, Pikachu was hit by its Icy Wind, numbing his legs, slowing him down. As a result, Bergmite was able to easily dodge his Quick Attack, but was then hit from behind by a Thunderbolt. Bergmite then used {{m|Sharpen}}, encasing it in a diamond-shaped block of ice. It then rushed forwards using Rapid Spin, hurling Pikachu into an ice stalactite. Ash then had Pikachu run around to get rid of the numbness in his legs. Now having regained his Speed, Pikachu was able to knock Bergmite over with Quick Attack and hit it with Iron Tail, breaking through the block of ice and defeating it. Next, Pikachu faced Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. He immediately scored a hit with Thunderbolt, but Avalugg withstood the attack and retaliated with an extra powerful {{m|Avalanche}}. Avalugg then went after Pikachu using {{m|Gyro Ball}}, but Pikachu created a hole in the battlefield with Iron Tail, causing Avalugg to get caught in it, stopping its movements. Avalugg, however, was able to use Stone Edge while spinning and despite Pikachu's attempt to destroy the rocks with Thunderbolt, he was hit hard and got knocked out.

Pikachu was used in the semi-finals of the [[Lumiose Conference]] in ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', where Ash chose him as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}. Pikachu used the forest battle field to his advantage by climbing into the trees and jump from branch to branch in order to confuse Clawitzer. Despite this, Clawitzer was still able to dodge his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack by launching itself in the air. After dodging an Ice Beam, Pikachu launched an Electro Ball which collided with Clawitzer's Dragon Pulse. Clawitzer then chased after him with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, but Pikachu was able lose it in the forest, allowing him to attack with a surprise Iron Tail. Clawitzer, however, reacted in time and was able to grab Pikachu's tail with its pincer and prepared to launch a {{m|Water Pulse}}. Ash then had Pikachu use Electro Ball to break free from Clawitzer's grip and finish the Howitzer Pokémon off with Thunderbolt. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. Pikachu tried to use the forest again, but Aegislash prevented him from doing so by chopping down the trees using {{m|Sacred Sword}}. [[XY128|Continuing their battle]], Pikachu attacked with Iron Tail, but Aegislash protected itself from the attack with {{m|King's Shield}}, which also lowered Pikachu's Attack. He was then unable to keep up with Aegislash's fast moves and was hit twice by powerful Sacred Sword attacks. Pikachu then tried attacking with Thunderbolt, but Aegislash once again used King's Shield to protect itself. Ash then noticed that Aegislash had to attach itself to its shield in order to use King's Shield. Using this knowledge, he had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, which caused the chopped down logs to fly up in the air. Pikachu then used its great speed to jump on the logs, confusing Aegislash and avoiding its attacks. As Aegislash tried going for King's Shield again, Pikachu knocked one of the wooden chunks between Aegislash's shield, making it unable to defend itself properly. With his opponent left vulnerable, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to defeat Aegislash. As Sawyer had lost three of his Pokémon the battlefield was changed and Ash decided to recall Pikachu. He was later used again to face [[Sawyer's Sceptile]]. Pikachu started off with a Quick Attack, but Sceptile countered with Leaf Storm, throwing him in the air. He, however, was able to break through the leaves and strike Sceptile with Thunderbolt. After a clash between Iron Tail and {{m|Leaf Blade}}, Pikachu was unable to dodge Sceptile's {{m|Frenzy Plant}} and was knocked out.

In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in the finals of the Conference against [[Alain]]. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}}, who summoned a {{weather|sandstorm}} upon entering the battlefield due to its {{a|Sand Stream}} Ability which deteriorated Pikachu's sight. Despite this, Pikachu was able to avoid a Dark Pulse. Ash then had Pikachu slam its tail into the field's water stream with Iron Tail to splash the water in the air which cancelled out the sandstorm as well as wetted Tyranitar. This allowed Pikachu to strike Tyranitar with Thunderbolt, dealing major damage due to Tyranitar's wet body. Pikachu then went for Electro Ball, but Tyranitar blocked the attack with Stone Edge and then proceeded to slam the stone pillars with its tail to send multiple stone shards flying at Pikachu. Pikachu, however, deflected all of the shards with Iron Tail and then used the attack once again to counter Tyranitar's Crunch. Tyranitar, however, threw Pikachu in the air, but he was able to launch an Electro Ball in mid-air which defeated Tyranitar. Pikachu was then recalled. He was later used again to face Alain's Metagross. Pikachu started off with Thunderbolt, but Metagross used Agility to dodge the attack and corner Pikachu. Due to this, Pikachu was hit hard by powerful Metal Claw, {{m|Rock Slide}} and Meteor Mash attacks. As Metagross charged another Meteor Mash to finish him off, Pikachu was able to obstruct it with Electro Ball, allowing him to jump on top Metagross. Now he was able to continuously use Thunderbolt, dealing serious damage to the Iron Leg Pokémon. Metagross was eventually able to shake Pikachu off, throwing him in the air, but Pikachu headed downwards and dealt a decisive hit with Iron Tail, knocking Metagross out. Pikachu then faced Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. Pikachu managed to hit Charizard with a speedy Quick Attack, followed up by a super effective Thunderbolt. The battle continued in ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', where Pikachu once again hit Charizard with Thunderbolt. Afterwards Ash ordered him to use Quick Attack, but he was too exhausted to use the attack and ended up getting hit by Charizard's Flamethrower. When Charizard repeated its attack, Pikachu used Iron Tail on the ground to create a shield of dirt to block it. He then used Iron Tail again to intercept Charizard's Dragon Claw, but was overpowered and got knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', he and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to the Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. He could only watch in horror while Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon, until Ash and Greninja freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]], in [[XY133|the following episode]]. Alain's Charizard broke him and the other Pokémon free with Dragon Claw, leaving everyone to battle [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados together. During the battle, Pikachu and Goodra combined their Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse to defend against {{p|Pyroar}} and Gyarados's {{m|Incinerate}}. After {{AP|Hawlucha}} was able to hit Pyroar with a super-effective {{m|Karate Chop}}, Pikachu manages to defeat the Royal Pokémon with Thunderbolt. [[XY134|Continuing the battle]], Pikachu and Noivern fired off their Thunderbolt and {{m|Boomburst}} which were countered by Gyarados's Hyper Beam. Pikachu was then targeted by a Dragon Tail, but Noivern pushed him aside, taking the attack in his place which knocked Noivern out. In the end, Pikachu, Greninja and Charizard were the only ones left facing Lysandre's Gyarados, although now aided by [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. The battle finally concluded in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', where Pikachu hit Gyarados with Quick Attack after avoiding its Hyper Beam and then finished it off with a Thunderbolt.

Pikachu later helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight against the [[Giant Rock]]. He, along with the other Pokémon, was eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but was freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After strategizing, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, who was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy Lysandre's control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock. In [[XY137|the next episode]], Pikachu and the rest of Ash's Pokémon received medals from Professor Sycamore for their heroic efforts against Team Flare.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as he was able to hit Braixen with a speedy Quick Attack and break through her defenses with Iron Tail before hitting her with a second one. After dodging a Flamethrower, he clashed with Braixen's Scratch using his Iron Tail, knocking both Pokémon back. Braixen was then able to use Fire Blast, successfully hitting Pikachu. The battle was then called off by Ash.

In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu had to say goodbye to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash would soon return to Kanto. While everyone said their goodbyes, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group were able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena had departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like in their first batttle. During the battle, both Pokémon's moves proved to be equal in power, but the end result of the battle was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie, and finally arrived in Pallet Town.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Pikachu joined Ash and Delia on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{DL|Kiawe (anime)|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as [[Professor Kukui]] and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. Pikachu was able to dodge their Salandit's attacks with ease and seriously damage them with Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. Kiawe then had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|List of recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Koko}}, the [[guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu remained in Alola with Ash, when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates had a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a Pokémon battle. Pikachu was overwhelmed by Tapu Koko's fast moves and despite Electric Terrain being created by Tapu Koko's Ability {{a|Electric Surge}}, Pikachu's Thunderbolt didn't faze it. Tapu Koko then tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The two {{type|Normal}}s showed to be tough opponents, as they were able to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to obstruct Pikachu and Rowlet's sight and movements before hitting them with their attacks. Ash then came up a similar tactic using Rowlet's {{m|Leafage}}, allowing Pikachu to knock Gumshoos out with Iron Tail, while Rowlet defeated Yungoos. Afterwards, Pikachu and Rowlet had to face a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. This Gumshoos proved to be extremely powerful, being able to endure Pikachu's Thunderbolt and knock him to the ground, after which it defeated Rowlet. After his Electro Ball got redirected by Sand Attack, Pikachu was hit hard once again. Pikachu then used Gumshoos's Sand Attack against it by hiding in the sand while using Quick Attack, allowing him confuse and repeatedly attack Gumshoos before finishing it off with a Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in his battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, who was able to block his attacks using its big hands and hit him afterwards. While repeatedly getting hit by Hariyama's {{m|Arm Thrust}}, Pikachu eventually managed to slip past Hariyama and strike it with Thunderbolt. Hariyama, however, was not fazed by this attack and proceeded to use {{m|Belly Drum}}, maximizing its Attack but also halving its health. Pikachu then used Quick Attack in an attempt to dodge Hariyama's Z-Move {{m|All-Out Pummeling}}, but was ultimately hit by the attack. After getting up, Pikachu circled around Hariyama using Quick Attack and managed to knock it off its feet using Iron Tail. Ash used this opportunity to have Pikachu perform {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which sent Hariyama flying and knocked it out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again, who challenged them for another battle. Unlike in their last battle, Pikachu managed get a few hits on the guardian deity, but was eventually struck by its powerful attacks. Ash and Pikachu showed their improvements by performing Gigavolt Havoc, which was this time powerful enough to sent Tapu Koko flying. A clash between Pikachu and Tapu Koko, however, blasted the former off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.

In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', [[Professor Kukui]] tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else and Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}} whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{DL|Hobbes|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear where despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and was able to touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In [[SM043]], Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty in which he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. The two started with a collision of Hydro Pump and Thunderbolt. Pikachu then rushed towards Gyarados and scored a direct hit with Quick Attack, sending Gyarados flying. Pikachu then started charging up Electro Ball as Gyarados used {{m|Rain Dance}}, confusing everyone. Ash told Pikachu to ignore the rain and attack. Gyarados, however, countered with a Rain Dance powered Hurricane, which destroyed the Electro Ball and sent Pikachu flying. Deciding it was time to get serious, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved Gyarados into Mega Gyarados. Gyarados launched a Hydro Pump that destroyed the rock Pikachu was standing on and sent him flying into the water. Not letting up, Gyarados tried to attack Pikachu with Crunch, but was struck by Iron Tail after Pikachu managed to climb onto its body. Gyarados then dove underwater and used Hurricane, creating a cyclone of water around Pikachu. Ash told Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to break it, but failed. Ash soon came up with the idea to have Pikachu run on Thunderbolt's electricity with Quick Attack, allowing Pikachu to escape from the cyclone. The two then preformed their Z-Move, Gigavolt Havoc, which hit Gyarados head on, defeating it and giving Ash the win.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Pikachu Bad Mood.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in a bad mood]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' and ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
It was revealed that Pikachu also loves drinking orange juice, most likely of its sourness in ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]''.
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to destroy a female companion's bike or shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships.

In general, Pikachu as a species is not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Metagross}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second of Ash's Pokémon to defeat a legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating [[Brandon's legendary titans#Regice|Brandon's Regice]] to win the Brave Symbol. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s Latios to a draw in [[DP189|the semi-finals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but it smacked the stone away with his tail, choosing to become stronger as it is, and defeated Raichu using its superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] a Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were evenly matched, until Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve, and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. In the interim, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also liked Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having a type advantage with Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to struggle when his mobility is hindered, such as when the aforementioned Panpour weakened Volt Tackle with {{m|Mud Sport}}, or when his legs were numbed by [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} and its {{m|Icy Wind}}, preventing him from using Quick Attack.

Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Pikachu is always becoming a constant target whenever he gets captured by Team Rocket. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or different devices, but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of time in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves, in which Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball, which it learned while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

===Pikachu's imitations===
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

<gallery perrow=5>
File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
</gallery>

===Pikachu's language===
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," but this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[SS028]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Z-Moves used===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigavolt Havoc.png|150px]]
| {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} or {{m|Electro Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then gathers a large ball of electricity and launches it towards the target with a punch.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. He then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|}

===Moves improvised===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Then Pikachu uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Spin.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': It was originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom to avoid attacks in the episode, where he was able beat Roark and obtain the {{Badge|Coal}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump in the Swift and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Is a move combination Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was used in ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Massive Electro Ball.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It is a stronger variation of Electro Ball. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It's a move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Draco Meteor Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Grant]]'s {{p|Tyrunt}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A countering method Ash improvised during his Gym battle with [[Grant]]. By using Iron Tail, Pikachu was able to jump on and avoid being hit by Grant's {{p|Tyrunt}}'s {{m|Draco Meteor}}. This was based on Ash's counter method to {{m|Rock Tomb}}, called "Rock Tomb Climb".
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Aura Sphere Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''
| {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Similar to Draco Meteor Climb, it was used during Ash's Gym battle against [[Korrina]]. Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Korrina's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage.
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Ohtani]]
|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}} Kate Bristol ([[M20]], speaking)
|de=Sabine Bohlmann (SE01)
|hi=सोनल कौशल Sonal Kaushal (Hungama dub)
}}

==In the games==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

===Event distributions===
====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

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====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Best Wishes series|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

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|ndex=025
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====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
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|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Nintendo Network|Japanese|online|August 24 to 30, 2015}}
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====Pikachu in a cap====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{bulbanews/3|Cap Pikachu, Pikashunium Z to be available in Japan|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], and are being distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the 20th movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], will debut in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it will be distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it will be distributed via a QR Code that will be given to those who attend screenings of the 20th movie.

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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Best Wishes series|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|XY series|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|original}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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|fateful=yes
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|move4=Agility|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|April 15 to May 1, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|July 19 to 31, 2017}}
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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Advanced Generation'' series being during the sixth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Advanced Generation'' series being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in the ''Advanced Generation'' series]], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the anime]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
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|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 3 to 15, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 2 to 14, 2017}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being during the tenth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being during the ninth year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series]], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 17 to 29, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 16 to 28, 2017}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Best Wishes'' series being during the 14th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Best Wishes'' series being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Best Wishes'' series being during the 13th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in the ''Best Wishes'' series]], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 30 to September 11, 2017}}
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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''XY'' series being during the 17th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''XY'' series being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in the ''XY'' series]], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 14 to 26, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 13 to 25, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 17 to 23, 2017}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Sun & Moon'' series being during the 20th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Sun & Moon'' series being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Sun & Moon'' series being during the 19th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in the ''Sun & Moon'' series]], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

{{G7event/head
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|ot=サトシ Ash
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 28 to July 17, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 27 to October 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|m|serial code|PAL|online|October 10 to 12, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 24 to 30, 2017}}
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash & Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
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{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a [[Poké Ball]] on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

======Z-Moves used======
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then releases several beams of electricity at the opponent.
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=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]||type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|71}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|72}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|73}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|74}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|75}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|76}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears in the card [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]] and [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]].

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the entire series that has been able to defeat two [[Legendary Pokémon]], being able to take out Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'' and {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', although in the latter case, it was a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (Pikachu was shown when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'' (as Pikachu was seen in the male section of the hot springs at the Cinnabar Gym), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every Gym battle in [[Johto|a region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}.
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an evolutionary stone, not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through use of an evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his [[Poké Ball]], it is rarely ever seen, with a known total of only five confirmed appearances throughout the whole series (flashbacks not included). These being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}
* [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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XY133

2017-10-30T12:20:05Z

Technickal: /* Dub edits */

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* {{BMGf|217660|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
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'''Coming Apart at the Dreams!''' (Japanese: '''衝撃ジガルデ対ジガルデ！壊れゆく世界！！''' ''The Shocking Zygarde VS Zygarde! The Collapsing World!!'') is the 133rd episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 932nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 1, 2016 and in the United States on November 19, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Lysandre’s attempt to take over Lumiose City continues, our heroes are doing what they can to defeat him. Ash and his Pokémon have been captured, but when Alain realizes that his work with Lysandre has led to this disaster, he helps them all get free. Ash and Alain join forces to challenge Lysandre to a battle!

Squishy, now revealed as the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde, is still trying to get through to Team Flare’s Zygarde—but Team Flare’s terrible machine soon brings Squishy under their control as well, as Bonnie watches in despair! The fate of the world hangs in the balance—who will be victorious?

==Plot==
[[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] are facing down each other, ready to commence their battle, as {{Ash}} is surprised to learn that [[Squishy]] is {{p|Zygarde}}. [[Lysandre]] explains that {{p|Zygarde}} watches over the the world, punishing those who dare to disrupt its order. He adds that the rage of Zygarde, as well as [[Team Flare]], will cause the world to end, and a new age to begin. [[Alain]] is shocked to hear such words from the [[Team Flare]] Boss, who comments that [[Squishy]] shall also accept their way of thinking, and turn red with rage. A captured {{Ash}} rebukes Lysandre for thinking so, and demands an explanation from [[Alain]]. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] is seen reporting the calamity on a news helicopter, and comments on the presence of the two Zygarde in the center of [[Lumiose City]].

Squishy lets out a loud cry, and slams [[Z2]] into a building, worrying {{an|Bonnie}}. [[Bryony]] asks her and her friends to not get distracted, as [[Aliana]] commands her {{p|Druddigon}} to use {{m|Dark Pulse}}. However, the attack is stopped by [[Professor Sycamore's Garchomp|Professor Sycamore's Mega Garchomp]]. [[Professor Sycamore]] is glad to have made it in time, as [[Mairin]] notifies him about the two battling [[Zygarde]]. A worried Bonnie asks Z2 to listen to Squishy, while the Team Flare scientists claim that beating [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon might be challenging. [[Bryony]] commands her {{p|Liepard}} to use {{m|Shadow Claw}}, but it is countered by Mega {{p|Blaziken}}'s {{m|Blaze Kick}}. {{an|Clemont}} calls out {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} for help as well, and commands his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}} to use {{m|Wild Charge}}, which misses. {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} then uses {{m|Pin Missile}} while [[Clembot]] commands {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}} to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}, but {{p|Liepard}} and {{p|Druddigon}} avoid the attacks. Liepard uses {{m|Dark Pulse}}, but it is countered by a {{m|Mud Shot}} from {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]] has his Mega {{p|Blaziken}} use {{m|Flamethrower}}, but Druddigon avoids the attack, and damage with {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Meanwhile, [[Mairin]] asks {{an|Serena}} if she has seen [[Alain]] and {{Ash}}, but she is replied in the negative. {{an|Serena}} tries to comfort Mairin, but after realizing that she is worried for her [[Chespie]], decides to rescue the Spiny Nut Pokémon from [[Lysandre Labs]], together with Mairin and Sycamore. The three narrowly avoid a Dark Pulse, with Bryony claiming that they refuse to be ignored. She has her Liepard use {{m|Shadow Claw}}, but the Cruel Pokémon is hit by a {{m|Mud Shot}}. {{an|Clemont}} signals the three to go, and warns the Team Flare scientists that they are up against the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Lumiose Gym]]. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} decides to infiltrate the [[Lysandre Labs]] to bring the organization down.

At the top of the [[Prism Tower]], Lysandre thanks Alain for his efforts, as he reveals that Mega Evolution energy has given them the power to control Zygarde, shocking both him and Ash. He claims that the Mega Evolution energy is quite useful in destroying the imperfect world, and that the next sunrise shall mark the beginning of the new and beautiful world, a world full of peace. Hearing this, Alain is shattered, and falls on his knees, and he repeatedly slams his fist on the floor in anger and disappointment. Ash realizes that Alain collected all the energy for Chespie's sake, which is further backed by Lysandre, who remarks that Alain's wish had pure intent.

Continuing towards Lysandre Labs, Serena, Mairin and Professor Sycamore meet up with Team Rocket, who in their disguise, introduce themselves as members of Lumiose TV. They offer to take the three to Lysandre Labs in their news helicopter, and the three gladly take on the offer. Meanwhile, Bonnie notices Z2 attack Squishy with vines, but Squishy easily evades them, and attacks Z2 with {{m|Extreme Speed}}. Squishy, however, is overwhelmed and knocked back. {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} suggests Bonnie to go towards Squishy and she runs off towards it. Concurrently, [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} are rescuing the citizens from the vines, when they are approached by [[Sawyer]], {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}} and {{an|Trevor}}, who are eager to help in the catastrophe. Diantha accepts their offer, and asks them to rescue and bring children and the elderly to the site, which they happily accept.

In the news helicopter, Team Rocket is very glad, and excited at the success they would have in [[Kalos]] if they manage to take control of [[Team Flare]]'s base. Meanwhile, Z2 knocks Squishy towards a building, which then proceeds to attack the former with {{m|Extreme Speed}}, but is overwhelmed, and bound by Z2's vines. [[Xerosic]] laughs at the sight, and exclaims that it wouldn't be long under Squishy falls under their influence as well. At the [[Prism Tower]], Lysandre informs Ash about his interest in the [[Bond Phenomenon]] that he and his {{AP|Greninja}} can use to achieve new powers, and attempts to control the two with one of [[Team Flare]]'s devices, wishing to take the power for himself. Ash and Greninja enter a trance when the device hits them, with {{AP|Pikachu}} and the others watching in horror for their friends, while Alain asks Lysandre to stop. However, Pikachu's voice gets through to Ash, which helps him and Greninja snap out of their trance and return to their senses. Lysandre tries to reason with Ash, informing him that he shall serve as a guide to humanity in the new world. Ash, however, refuses to succumb, and asks Alain to put a stop to what's currently happening; he states that he does not care what Alain has done, and that he believes in the Alain he knows. He adds that he really cares about the world, and the people and Pokémon who call it home, and refuses to let the world be destroyed. These feelings of his seem synchronize with those of {{AP|Greninja}}, and the two undergo [[Bond Phenomenon]] to successfully break through their restraining cuffs. Ash is exhausted due to breaking through his restraining cuffs, but Alain comes to aid him. Lysandre is dazzled by the spectacular exhibition of Bond Phenomenon, as he claims that even Mega Evolution could not overpower Ash and Greninja's bond. Alain thanks Ash for clearing him of his confusion, and calls out {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} to put an end to the chaos and destruction caused by Lysandre. {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} uses {{m|Dragon Claw}} to destroy the restraints of Ash's other Pokémon. Lysandre is disappointed by Alain's betrayal; he claims that they would never be able to beat him and that none of them shall be needed in the new world. Having put on his equipment, he seems ready to put a stop to the two {{pkmn|trainer}}s and challenges them to a battle.

Down at the base of the Prism Tower, Aliana and Bryony command Druddigon and Liepard to use {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{m|Shadow Claw}} respectively, but {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}} uses {{m|Flash}} to blind them. A barrage of attacks from Luxray, Bunnelby and Chespin causes the two scientists to recall their exhausted Pokémon, and [[Clembot]] successfully captures the two Team Flare members, who blame each other for their loss. Bonnie finally reaches the site of the two battling Zygarde, and notices [[Xerosic]] attacking the bound Squishy with a beam. Out of blue, Bonnie is attacked by vines, and is saved in the nick of time by Mega Blaziken; she informs Blaziken Mask that she suspects that Squishy is going to lose. Bonnie holds her ears in pain as she hears Squishy's cries, which has finally succumbed to Team Flare's control. Lysandre is informed about the success, who is pleased that his beautiful world shall be created at a much faster pace. Ash is disappointed by the current way of events, and chides Lysandre for believing that his actions are creating peace. Lysandre, however, claims that Ash is just oblivious of the ugly parts of the world. He then explains that he once had a generous nature and would help those in need, but after those he supported grew accustomed to his aid and turned greedy, he became disillusioned with the human race. Because of this, he intends to "restart" the world before the arrogant and foolish people cause about their own destruction with their entitlement. He claims that Ash, Alain, and their Pokémon have no space in his utopia, as he sends out his {{TP|Lysandre|Pyroar}} and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Gyarados}}. Lysandre then uses his ring, containing a Mega Stone, to Mega Evolve Gyarados. Alain responds by immediately Mega Evolving Charizard, and both the sides are ready to battle. Meanwhile, at the Lysandre Labs, [[Mable]] and [[Celosia]] notice the news helicopter approaching on their screen, and decide to confront the intruders. Inside the Prism Tower, Clemont tries to breach through a door, but he cannot find the correct lock code, when Clembot tries to help and proceeds to analyse all of the possible codes.

Lysandre begins the battle by commanding {{TP|Lysandre|Pyroar}} and {{p|Gyarados}} to use {{m|Incinerate}}, but Ash counters by having {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Goodra}} use {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}} respectively. Greninja follows up with {{m|Cut}}, but Pyroar uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} to attack, which is countered by {{AP|Noivern}}'s {{m|Boomburst}}. Alain's Charizard uses Dragon Claw, but Gyarados uses {{m|Stone Edge}} to hit the Flame Pokémon. {{AP|Noivern}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}} use {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{m|Karate Chop}} next; Pyroar counters with {{m|Fire Fang}}, but he is successfully hit by {{m|Karate Chop}} and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Meanwhile, Squishy is wrecking havoc in [[Lumiose City]] with vines, and is followed by Bonnie. Lysandre recalls his Pyroar, while Ash claims that Squishy will be rescued, and that his selfishness will not destroy the world.

==Major events==

* [[Squishy]] battles against [[Z2]], but ends up getting subdued by it.
* Squishy is revealed to know {{m|Extreme Speed}}.
* [[Lysandre]] reveals to [[Alain]] his true purpose of having him collect [[Mega Evolution]] energy.
* {{an|Serena}}, [[Mairin]], and [[Professor Sycamore]] head to [[Lysandre Labs]] to rescue [[Chespie]], with the help of {{TRT}}.
* {{Ash}} and Greninja free themselves from Lysandre's binds using [[Bond Phenomenon]], with Alain helping to free his other Pokémon.
* Alain turns against Lysandre.
* {{an|Clemont}} and [[Clembot]] defeat [[Bryony]] and [[Aliana]], with Clembot subduing them afterwards, allowing them to infiltrate the [[Lumiose Gym]] in order to reclaim it.
* [[Team Flare]] places Squishy under their control.
* Ash and Alain begin their battle against Lysandre.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
====Main series debuts====
* [[Siebold]]

====Pokémon debuts====
====Main series debuts====
* {{me|Blastoise}}
* {{me|Gyarados}}
* {{me|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY133.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Sycamore]]
* [[Siebold]] (flashback)
* [[Steven Stone]] (flashback)
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]
* [[Xerosic]]
* [[Celosia]]
* [[Bryony]]
* [[Mable]]
* [[Aliana]]
* {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s
* [[Titus]] (flashback; image)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY133.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|50% Forme}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Ash's Greninja]] ([[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Goodra}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}})
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Heliolisk}} ({{OP|Clemont|Heliolisk}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Professor Sycamore]]'s; {{me|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; {{me|Charizard}} X)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}}; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Siebold]]'s; {{me|Blastoise}}; flashback)
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Metagross}}; flashback)
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; {{me|Gardevoir}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Pyroar}} ({{OP|Lysandre|Pyroar}}; male)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lysandre]]'s; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Bryony]]'s)
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Aliana]]'s)
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Titus]]'s; flashback; image)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and 50% Forme}}; [[Squishy]]; Zygarde Core in flashback)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|50% Forme}}; [[Z2]])

===Other===
* [[Clembot]]

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: Interrupted by [[Xerosic]] who talks on the subject of [[Mega Evolution]] energy.
* {{an|Bonnie}}, {{an|Clemont}}, [[Clembot]], {{Ash}}, and Xerosic narrate the preview for the [[XY134|next episode]].
* {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}, [[Clemont's Luxray]], and [[Clemont's Heliolisk]] remain outside of their [[Poké Ball]]s for the entire episode.
* All three options in the [[Pokémon Quiz]] (besides Team Rocket) are Pokémon that Ash owned at the time of this episode's airing: {{p|Greninja}}, {{p|Infernape}} and {{p|Charizard}}.
* A remix of {{OBP|XY&Z|song}} is used as an insert song when Ash and {{AP|Greninja}} free themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]].
* The English dub title for this episode is a reference to the phrase "Coming apart at the seams".

===Errors===
* After Mega Blaziken dodges {{p|Druddigon}}'s {{m|Dragon Claw}}, Clemont's glasses are missing the yellow part in the middle.
* After Lysandre announces his intention to control Ash and Greninja, cables can be seen coming from the two bug devices firing the beams, despite them initially being wireless.
* When the devices were being sent up to Ash and Greninja, Pikachu's cuffs for his legs are missing. This was fixed in the dub.
* When Ash resists being controlled by Lysandre, Greninja is shown somewhat as Ash-Greninja, despite the fact that the transformation hadn't begun yet. This was fixed in the dub.
** In the same scene, {{AP|Pikachu}} is missing his tail.
* Before Ash and Greninja transform into Ash-Greninja, Talonflame is missing the yellow cere on its beak.
* When Charizard frees Ash's Pokémon, the outside of {{AP|Noivern}}'s eyes are green instead of yellow.
* When Lysandre moves to the top of Prism Tower to face Ash and Alain after equipping the Lysandre Machine, Alain's left glove and Mega Ring briefly disappear.
* When Mega Blaziken saves Bonnie, there is no fire emerging from its wrists.
* Shortly after Xerosic announces Team Flare have control of [[Squishy]], the bottom of Ash's t-shirt is white instead of black.
* Lysandre's Shiny Gyarados doesn't sparkle when it's released from its Poké Ball.
* When Greninja uses {{m|Cut}}, its light blue stripes are the same as its Giant Water Shuriken.
* Greninja is seen charging up Cut despite being shown using it in the previous shot.
** Additionally, its fingers on its left hand are colored creme instead of blue in one frame.
* When Ash commands Noivern to use Dragon Claw, the borders on his gloves are black instead of red.
* As Ash commands Noivern to use Dragon Claw, Noivern's face is white.
** At the same moment, the bottom of Pikachu's legs are cut off.
*** A few frames later, part of Noivern's bottom jaw is white.
* When Noivern uses Dragon Claw on Pyroar, Noivern's tail is missing.
* When Lysandre recalls his Pyroar, he is seen without his equipment.
* When Bonnie is chasing after Squishy, there are frames where Dedenne is missing the antenna on its left cheek.
* Ash-Greninja is missing the webs on its left hand when Ash talks to Lysandre.

===Dub edits===
* Several scenes are completely reanimated so that {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{p|Greninja}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Goodra}} are no longer in a crucifixion-like pose when restrained by [[Lysandre]]'s devices, a change that was presumably done to placate western censors due to the religious implications. However, these edits were not present in the previous episode, leading to some inconsistencies.
* When Lysandre attempts to put Ash and Greninja under his control the two no longer scream in pain, instead looking in a trance-like state as they're being put under Lysandre's control.
** In several non-English dubs, the screaming is retained, but the dub animation is used.
** This reanimation also removes the earlier error of Ash-Greninja being present during the scene where the devices were being sent up to them.
* {{OBP|XY&Z|song}} is replaced with an instrumental of [[Stand Tall]].

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Fra drøm til mareridt!|From dream to nightmare!}}
|nl={{tt|Uiteenlopende dromen!|Divergent dreams!}}
|fi={{tt|Haaveet kaatuvat!|Dreams fall apart!}}{{tt|*|written title}} {{tt|Unelmat hajoavat!|Dreams come apart!}}{{tt|*|spoken title}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Lorsque les rêves s'effondrent !|When dreams collapse!}}
|de={{tt|Träume, die aus den Fugen geraten!|Dreams that get out of line!}}
|it={{tt|Sogni che dividono!|Dreams that we share!}}
|no={{tt|Revner i drømmene!|Cracks in the dreams!}}
|pl={{tt|Marzenia, które zagrażają światu!|Dreams that threaten the world!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Afastando-se dos seus sonhos!|Moving away from your dreams!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Sonhos que caem por terra!|Dreams that don't go well!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Sueños que se desmoronan!|Dreams that collapse!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Destruyendo sueños!|Destroying dreams!}}
|sv={{tt|Drömmar som spricker!|Dreams that crack!}}
|th={{tt|ซีการ์ด ปะทะ ซีการ์ด สุดสะเทือน! โลกที่กำลังแตกสลาย!!|The Shocking Zygarde VS Zygarde! The Collapsing World!!}}
|ru={{tt|Совершенно разные мечты!|Absolutely different dreams!}}
|tr={{tt|Hayallerin yıkılması!|Divergent dreams!}}
|}}
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Katrina (EP069)

2017-10-28T22:51:16Z

Technickal: /* Pokémon */

[[File:Katrina EP069.png|thumb|250px|Katrina]]
'''Katrina''' (Japanese: '''カツコ''' ''Katsuko'') is a [[character of the day]] in the episode ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''.

While {{Ash}} was looking for a place to train for the [[Pokémon League]], he met Katrina, who challenged him to a battle. However, before it could even begin, {{TRT}} tried to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}, but they ended up stealing Katrina's {{p|Raichu}} instead. After quickly defeating them, [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] appeared and offered both Pokémon a role in his movie, ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}''.

When filming was completed, both Katrina and Ash expressed excitement at entering the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

== Pokémon ==
This listing is of Katrina's known Pokémon:
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Raichie
|width=70
|trainer=Katrina
|pkmn=Raichu
|type1=Electric
|img=Katrina Raichu.png
|epnum=EP069
|epname=Lights, Camera, Quack-tion
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is the only known Pokémon Katrina has, nicknamed '''Raichie''' (Japanese: ライちゃん ''Rai-chan''). It appeared when {{Ash}} was looking for somewhere to train for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. He found Katrina, and they decided to battle. Ash sent his {{AP|Pikachu}} out to battle, but before they could start {{TRT}} appeared to try to capture Pikachu. However, they caught Raichu instead. Raichu used {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} to get out and knock Team Rocket over. It then appeared on stage for [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s film, where they had to show off their dancing skills.

Later it was seen in the end of the movie with a battle between two sides. Raichu and Pikachu were in the middle using their {{t|Electric}} [[move|attacks]] to create a thunderstorm. However, Team Rocket appeared and captured all the Pokémon except [[Misty's Psyduck]], which freed them using {{m|Confusion}}.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Mega Kick}} and {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Dub incorrectly referred to this as Thunder Shock}}.}}

== Voice actresses ==
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|fi=Elise Langenoja
|hi= प्रज्ञा पांड्या शाह ''{{wp|Parignya Pandya Shah}}''(Hungama dub)
|no=Katrine Blomstrand
|pt_br=Daniella Piquet
|es_eu=Elsa Pinillos
|pl=Anna Dąbkowska}}
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Katrina (EP069)

2017-10-28T22:50:29Z

Technickal:

[[File:Katrina EP069.png|thumb|250px|Katrina]]
'''Katrina''' (Japanese: '''カツコ''' ''Katsuko'') is a [[character of the day]] in the episode ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''.

While {{Ash}} was looking for a place to train for the [[Pokémon League]], he met Katrina, who challenged him to a battle. However, before it could even begin, {{TRT}} tried to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}, but they ended up stealing Katrina's {{p|Raichu}} instead. After quickly defeating them, [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] appeared and offered both Pokémon a role in his movie, ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}''.

When filming was completed, both Katrina and Ash expressed excitement at entering the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

== Pokémon ==
This listing is of Katrina's known Pokémon:
{{TrainerPoké
|width=70
|trainer=Katrina
|pkmn=Raichu
|type1=Electric
|img=Katrina Raichu.png
|epnum=EP069
|epname=Lights, Camera, Quack-tion
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is the only known Pokémon Katrina has, nicknamed '''Raichie''' (Japanese: ライちゃん ''Rai-chan''). It appeared when {{Ash}} was looking for somewhere to train for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. He found Katrina, and they decided to battle. Ash sent his {{AP|Pikachu}} out to battle, but before they could start {{TRT}} appeared to try to capture Pikachu. However, they caught Raichu instead. Raichu used {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} to get out and knock Team Rocket over. It then appeared on stage for [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s film, where they had to show off their dancing skills.

Later it was seen in the end of the movie with a battle between two sides. Raichu and Pikachu were in the middle using their {{t|Electric}} [[move|attacks]] to create a thunderstorm. However, Team Rocket appeared and captured all the Pokémon except [[Misty's Psyduck]], which freed them using {{m|Confusion}}.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Mega Kick}} and {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Dub incorrectly referred to this as Thunder Shock}}.}}

== Voice actresses ==
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|fi=Elise Langenoja
|hi= प्रज्ञा पांड्या शाह ''{{wp|Parignya Pandya Shah}}''(Hungama dub)
|no=Katrine Blomstrand
|pt_br=Daniella Piquet
|es_eu=Elsa Pinillos
|pl=Anna Dąbkowska}}
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EP071

2017-10-23T11:56:54Z

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|epcode=EP071
|colorscheme=Kanto
|title_en=To Master the Onixpected!
|title_ja=してんのうシバとうじょう！
|title_ja_trans=Enter Four Heavenly Kings Siba!
|screen=hd
|broadcast_jp=November 19, 1998
|broadcast_us=October 11, 1999
|en_series=Indigo League
|en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]]
|ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]]
|ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]]
|olmteam=Team Ota
|scenario=武上純希
|storyboard=井上修
|director=井上修
|art=梶浦紳一郎
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=EP071-EP080
|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|073}}
}}
'''To Master the Onixpected!''' (Japanese: '''してんのうシバとうじょう！''' ''Enter {{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} {{tt|Siba|Bruno}}!'') is the 71st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 19, 1998 and in the United States on October 11, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With only three weeks left before the Pokémon League competition, Ash, Brock and Misty head up to Mt. Hideaway to find one of the Elite Four Trainers. Ash and Brock hope he will teach them the real secrets of Pokémon training, but what they really learn is that Mt. Hideaway is the land of overgrown Onix!

==Plot==
With three weeks left until the [[Pokémon League]] competition {{Ash}} has fallen behind in training. On the couch of Ash's home, Ash and {{an|Brock}} watch the [[Elite Four]]'s [[Bruno]] battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with his {{p|Hitmonchan}}. As Bruno commands a {{m|ThunderPunch}}, the TV is switched off. {{an|Misty}} chastises Ash for goofing off. Ash tells {{an|Misty}} they were studying the tape of Bruno. Brock adds that they were learning the 'powers of Pokémon' despite not knowing what those power were. Ash comments that Bruno could train him to learn the power. However Brock and Misty lament that the famous Bruno wouldn't waste his time with them. Ash confidently states that if they knew how to find him then Bruno would definitely teach him. Just then [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mother]] enters telling the group that she knows where to find Bruno. Apparently Bruno's secret training ground is on [[Mt. Hideaway]]. Ash jumps up and tells his mother not to make dinner as they are going up to Mt. Hideaway.

Now on their way to the mountain, Misty tells the group that Mt. Hideaway appears to be only 7 miles away. Ash and Brock, completely exhausted, convince Misty that she should rest. The group rest at a house where an old lady brings them food and drink. Ash asks her if she knows of a Pokémon Trainer named Bruno training around the area. The old lady doesn't recognize the name but tells the trio that Pokémon Trainers have been stealing her meatball kebabs. As Ash and Brock eat, a bunch of windchimes start rattling. The lady angrily tells them that the thieves must be back again. Push broom in hand the lady runs out followed by Ash and company. They see three hermits running off with sacks in hand. The lady gives chase as Ash recognizes the bandits as {{TRT}}. As they are about to start their motto, Meowth pulls out a remote and speeds it up, leaving Jessie and James exhausted. After this they tell Ash that because they always get beaten by him they have decided to become hermits and live off the land. Meowth adds they're also living off the old lady's meatball kebabs. The enraged old lady gives Team Rocket a beating with her broom and the troublesome trio run away leaving behind the kebabs. The lady tells the heroes that the mountain is known for [[Giant Pokémon|overgrown]] {{p|Onix}}. Apparently the soil makes them grow larger. The lady assures them that, despite their size, the Onix are very gentle.

Continuing up the mountain, Brock comments that they have been walking for hours but haven't seen any sign of Bruno or any giant Onix. Ash notices what he thinks is a road. Brock says that it doesn't look like a road but more like tracks made by a really big creature. Suddenly an intense rumbling is heard and the heroes turn to see an enormous Onix heading their way. The Onix approaches as the three run for their lives. When it looks as if the Onix is about to crush them a man beckons them to jump behind a rock. The Onix goes by leaving them unharmed. The man asks if they are OK. The group turn to thank him and Ash and Brock are amazed by who they see. Misty doesn't recognize the man. Brock can't believe that the man standing before them is none other than the Elite Four's Bruno. The three heroes are trailing Bruno up the mountain when Bruno asks if there is a reason why they are following him. Brock gets on his knees, and asks him to help Ash train for the [[Pokémon League]]. Brock motions for Ash to ask as well. Ash kneels also and ask for Bruno's help. Bruno agrees to help them as long as they are willing to do everything he tells them to do.

Their first task is to carry buckets of water. Brock theorizes that the task is to make them physically strong. Ash adds that it also helps inner balance and outer equilibrium before falling and soaking Misty. Their second task is splitting wood. Bruno tells Ash this is to give him a firm grip. Ash chops the wood which sends a piece flying off in Misty's direction hitting her in the face and knocking her off the rock she was sitting on. Task three is to carry heavy rocks up hill. Bruno tells them that this will teach them how to control their 'inner nature'. Finally Bruno asks Ash to peel the bark of a twig. Ash peels it perfectly. Bruno takes it and tells them the lesson is to always pack a fork when camping. Bruno breaks the twig in two and uses them as chopsticks. Ash is a little discouraged by this and Misty says she thinks all of Bruno's lessons seem phony. Brock denies this and is ready to prove Bruno is a great Trainer. Brock says that he will sneak up behind him and hit him with a stick, claiming Bruno should sense Brock and stop the attack. Brock envisions him doing so and goes behind Bruno and attacks full force. Bruno fails to detect anything and Brock strikes him hard over the head leaving a large bruise.

As Bruno recovers from the incident, he asks Brock and Ash if they really want to know about the secrets of Pokémon training. Brock and Ash eagerly reply yes. Bruno tells them there are no such secrets and the reason he was on Mt. Hideaway was to catch the biggest Onix he could find. Bruno says that it's no secret that to be a strong Trainer you have to catch strong Pokémon. These revelations leave Ash, Brock and Misty groaning. Brock is distraught that Bruno isn't who he thought he was. {{TRT}} overhear the conversation and plan to catch a strong Onix so they can be as good as the Elite Four without having to do any Pokémon training.

Following the gigantic Onix tracks, Meowth believes that they have no hope of catching such a big Pokémon. Jessie and James reveal that they have an unexpected weapon to catch Onix. At the end of the Onix tracks in a large, open area Team Rocket set themselves in wait of the Onix. The ground begins rumbling as an enormous Onix bursts from underground. The Onix is much bigger than they were expecting and Meowth suggests they forget the idea. Jessie stubbornly says that they came for an Onix and that's what they would get.

Ash, Misty, and Brock are heading back down the mountain when they hear a loud noise. They race off to the source of the sound. Meanwhile Team Rocket are blasting missiles at the giant Onix. The smoke clears and the Onix is completely unharmed and begins advancing on them. Terrified the three run into a nearby cave. The Onix begins {{m|Tackle|tackling}} the wall of the cave causing it to start collapsing. Team Rocket are shouting for help as Ash and the others arrive. To save Team Rocket, Brock sends out his {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash chooses {{AP|Squirtle}}. Brock orders his Onix to use {{m|Tackle}}, but it gets knocked back due to the size of the huge Onix. Misty tells Staryu to use {{m|Water Gun}} but it is largely ineffective. Ash orders Squirtle to use Water Gun too and the combined {{t|Water|water}} attacks cause the Onix to recoil from the cave. Team Rocket use the opportunity to run for their lives. The wild Onix recovers from the double Water Gun attack and uses its tail to hit Staryu and Squirtle and Brock's Onix before sending Team Rocket on their way. The Onix then notices the heroes standing on the ledge above. The Onix tackles the edge where they are standing causing Ash to lose his balance and fall into the area right in front of Onix. {{AP|Pikachu}} jumps down and uses his {{m|ThunderShock}} attack. But Onix just shakes it off. Pikachu is about to try again before Ash grabs him telling Pikachu that electric attacks won't work. They huddle together awaiting Onix's attack. But before Onix can strike a lightning fast Bruno leaps in and carries Ash and Pikachu to safety. Bruno looks down at the Onix which is thrashing around. Ash and Brock ask him what Pokémon and attack he will use. Bruno states that he will not use a Pokémon.

Bruno jumps down and asks Onix why it is acting so violent. The Onix dives at him several times, but Bruno dodges its hits asking it why it is attacking him. Bruno then jumps on Onix's head. Onix whips his tail around but misses Bruno and connects with its own head disorienting it. Bruno requests it not to be afraid of him and asks it to let him know what it is feeling. He closes his eyes and concentrates for some time. He then starts feeling around Onix's body. Eventually he finds something between Onix's rocks. Asking Onix to bear with the momentary pain, he strains before pulling out a {{p|Sandslash}}. The heroes are shocked and Ash checks it on his [[Pokédex]]. Apparently the Sandslash was irritating Onix the whole time and causing it to act aggressively. Bruno lets the {{type|Ground}} Pokémon go and asks Onix if it wants to come with him. Onix accepts and Bruno catches it in a {{ball|Poké}}. He jumps back up to Ash, Misty, and Brock. He then tells them the true secret is for Pokémon and humans to care for each other like Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Both of them look at each other and start laughing. Bruno farewells the trio telling Ash he looks forward to facing him in battle. Ash and Pikachu laugh together as they become one day closer to the Pokémon League.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Bruno]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]].
* Bruno catches a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Bruno]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Bruno's Onix]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP071.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Bruno]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* Old woman

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP071.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Alakazam}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}) ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Bruno]]'s; video)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}}; new; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Onix}} (multiple)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Goldeen}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Goldeen}}, in its beautiful face, there's a horn.
* This is the first appearance of a member of the [[Elite Four]] in the anime, if [[Koga]] is not considered, due to Koga only being an Elite Four member in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]].
* The dub title for this episode refers to the phrase "To master the unexpected".
* {{MTR}} uses a remote to fast forward the [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket's motto]] in this episode, literally [[breaking the fourth wall]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 20: Onix'' from [[VIZ Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.

===Errors===
* When fighting Onix, Ash says that {{type|Electric}} attacks don't work on {{t|Rock}} types. However, they actually have no effect on {{t|Ground}} types (this confusion may stem from the fact that most Rock types in [[Generation I]], notably with the only exceptions being the five {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}, were also Ground types).
* In one shot, [[Bruno]] is shown to have six fingers.
* Ash's Japanese voice can be heard when falling down the cliff and before he is about to get crushed by the Giant Onix.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Viridian City (song)|Viridian City]]
* The word ''ougi'' (奥義), or "esoteric techniques", is translated as "secret" in the dub.
* Throughout the episode, {{wp|dango}} is consistently referred to as "muskrat meatballs" and "meat kabobs".
* In the original, Brock expresses his admiration of the giant Onix, while Misty tells him now isn't the time to act so impressed. In the dub, he says he'd like to study him, and Misty quips that maybe he can if they survive.
* In the original, Bruno exposes his façade by making a pun on 奥義 (esoteric technique) and 扇 (folding fan), while in the dub he says the lesson is to always bring a fork when going camping. Also, Bruno's rice porridge is referred to as his "Bruno stew" in the dub.
* In the original, Jessie tells Meowth that they have a secret weapon, and Meowth says that's just their usual bazooka. In the dub, she tells him they have something "Onix-pected", and Meowth says that joke is "Onix-cceptable".
* In the last scene of the original, the Rocket trio pretends they're narrating a nature show, while in the dub they make rock puns instead.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|四大天王希巴登場|Bruno of the Elite Four Appears}}
|cs={{tt|Tajemství Bruna a Onixů|The secret of Bruno and Onix}}
|da={{tt|Nul Og Nix|nonsensical; plays on the expression "Nul og niks", which means "Nothing at all" "Og Nix" also sounds like onix}}
|nl={{tt|Het Overmeesteren van Onix!|The Mastering of Onix!}}
|fi={{tt|Otetaan Onixista mittaa|Opposing the Onix}}
|fr={{tt|Le secret|The secret [information]}}
|de={{tt|Groß, größer, Onix!|Big, bigger, Onix!}}
|he=לחזות את הבלתי צפוי {{tt|lachzot et habilti tsafuy|To predict the unexpected}}
|hi=जुंबो Onix की मासतेरी! {{tt|''Jumbo Onix ki Mastery''|Mastering the Giant Onix!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Egy igazi mester|A Real Master}}
|it={{tt|Il segreto dei Pokémon|The secret of Pokémon}}
|ko={{tt|사천왕 시바 등장!|Shichuan King appeared!}}
|no={{tt|Å mestre det uventede|To master the unexpected}}
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EP069

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epcode=EP069 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Lights, Camera, Quack-tion |
title_ja=ポケモン・ザ・ムービー！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon the Movie! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=November 5, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 8, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
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ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=鈴木敏明 |
director=井硲清高 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP061-EP070 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|071}}
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'''Lights, Camera, Quack-tion''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・ザ・ムービー！''' ''Pokémon the Movie!'') is the 69th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 5, 1998 and in the United States on October 8, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

A famous movie director comes to town and everybody wants to be the star. Since he only wants Pokémon in his movie, Ash, Brock, Misty and Team Rocket fight hard to make sure it's their Pokémon that will star opposite Wigglytuff.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are at a campsite, training for the [[Pokémon League]], when they meet a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}}. Though {{an|Brock}} tries to make an advance, Ash quickly accepts an offer to {{pkmn|battle}} against her {{p|Raichu}} with {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, before the battle begins, {{TRT}} suddenly appears with a net in an attempt to snag Pikachu. However, they end up catching Raichu in the net instead. After the realization that Pikachu had not been caught hit them, Raichu breaks free, and uses a {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} to knock Team Rocket over. As they are preparing to send Team Rocket flying, a voice yells "Cut". It had turned out that during this entire exchange, they had unknowingly been filmed.

The producer introduces himself (in the style of Team Rocket's {{motto}}, much to their bewilderment) as [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]], an acclaimed director. However, Ash and {{an|Misty}} had never heard of him, though Brock easily recognizes him as the producer behind his favorite movie, ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|I Saw What You Ate Last Tuesday}}'' (which Katrina also admitted to "almost" have seen—implying that though his movies were critically acclaimed, they were hardly box-office successes). Schpielbunk is in the area to cast a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for his all-Pokémon production, ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', after his male lead, an {{p|Abra}}, had {{m|teleport}}ed off the set over its costar, a {{p|Wigglytuff}} with a prima-donna attitude. Everyone is interested in being part of the movie, and sends out their Pokémon to audition: Pikachu, Raichu, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}, and {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} are chosen by their Trainers to audition (Misty originally wanted {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to audition, but once again, Psyduck pops out instead. Misty also had to rein in {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} from walking onto the stage as well.), and easily pass though after showing off their dancing skills (Pikachu and Raichu dancing together in a ballroom-style dance, Arbok spinning about, Weezing and Vulpix by bouncing and jumping, Psyduck by wagging its tail, and Meowth from a tap-style routine).

In the next round, Schpielbunk wants the Pokémon to {{m|Sing|sing}}. However, as if on cue, {{an|Jigglypuff}} appears, and puts everyone to sleep. After waking up, Schpielbunk wants everyone to sing with Wigglytuff. When Meowth mentions to her that he "works alone", he and the other Team Rocket Pokémon are {{m|DoubleSlap}}ped. As a result, an enraged Team Rocket fumes off in order to comfort their Pokémon. After the realization that show business is tough, if only because of Wigglytuff being irritable, Pikachu, Raichu, and Vulpix dejectedly leave the stage, leaving only Psyduck (Misty claiming it was too stupid to get off the stage), who gets the part (prompting Brock to claim that Psyduck was only acting stupid).

Later, Brock asks Schpielbunk for a plot summary of ''Pokémon in Love'', to which Schpielbunk describes the movie as simply "brilliant". In his movie, Psyduck and Wigglytuff are lovers who are caught in a "family feud" between Psyduck's fellow {{t|Water}} types and Wigglytuff's {{t|Normal}} types. However, just as the movie reaches a climactic battle, ruffians ({{t|Fighting}} types) appear, and a stray arrow manages to hit Psyduck, fatally wounding him. The family feud ends over Wigglytuff's remorse over Psyduck's death. While Brock is amazed at Schpielbunk's brilliance, Misty claims that it isn't original at all (the premise being similar to that of ''{{wp|Romeo and Juliet}}''). However, Ash and company (including Katrina) agree to assist in any way that they can for the production. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, nearby, is plotting their revenge for their Pokémon's behalf.

Schpielbunk begins filming by shooting the climactic scene - so that he knows how the movie should end, he claims. The filming begins (with Staryu providing rain effects, {{AP|Pidgeotto}} providing wind effects, and Pikachu and Raichu embedded among the large mass of Normal and Water types for thunder effects) as Pikachu and Raichu have their respective groups attack each other. However, as Wigglytuff and Psyduck prepare to enter the fray, Pikachu (in the middle of the fray) is thrown into Wigglytuff, to which Wigglytuff responds adversely. Just then, smoke fills the area, and Team Rocket appear to have their revenge. However, this only causes all the Pokémon to turn their attention on Team Rocket. Schpielbunk then orders his crew to join the brawl that has ensued, while Ash and company take the opportunity to pose in front of the now-unattended camera.

Katrina's scream, however, brings the group back to the brawl: Team Rocket had gotten the upper hand, and had, with the help of a large magnet on a crane, kidnapped all of the Pokémon, except Psyduck (prompting Misty to say that it doesn't know the proper way to get kidnapped). As both Misty and Wigglytuff prompt Psyduck to take action, Psyduck manages to snap, and, in his brief moment of psychic powers, uses {{m|Confusion}} to free everyone and send Team Rocket flying. As Psyduck passes out from exhaustion, Wigglytuff comes over to him, concerned. Ash leads all the Pokémon to cheer for Psyduck as the scene ends.

That night, Ash is worried as another day is wasted from not training. Brock and Misty console him, though, as it is not every day he can take part in a movie, and he also met a rival Trainer (Katrina) in the process. Schpielbunk thinks that Ash's adventures would be great movie material, and that any male lead would have plenty of female fans (to which Brock immediately tries to sign up for the role). The episode closes out with Wigglytuff and Psyduck alone by the lake, while Team Rocket is stuck in another precarious position.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP069.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}}
* [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP069.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Snorlax}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Wigglytuff}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OBP|Katrina|EP069}}'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (debut)
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Magnemite}} (×2)
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Venonat}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Venonat}}, on a night stroll, good evening.
* [[Type: Wild]] replaced [[Meowth's Song]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* The premise of ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'' is based on William Shakespeare's ''{{wp|Romeo and Juliet}}'', with Psyduck as Romeo, Wigglytuff as Juliet, and their respective types being the Montagues and the Capulets, though the two differ on how they end, presumably due to the double suicide.
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the popular movie phrase, "Lights, Camera, Action!"
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 13: Psyduck'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* In the [[Pokémon in South Asia#Hungama TV|Indian Hungama TV dub]], [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s name was changed to {{wp|Karan Johar}} who is an Indian film director in real life in India.

===Errors===
[[File:EP069 Error.png|thumb|200px|Meowth's miscolored feet]]
* In one scene, Pikachu's tail turns completely brown.
* In one scene, Raichu's ear—where it should be yellow—is colored brown like the rest of the ear.
* At the end of the episode, where Team Rocket is hanging off a tree, Meowth's feet are colored cream instead of their usual color.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* The curry that Brock is making at the beginning of the episode is referred to as chili in the dub.
* Team Rocket's "network news flash" is originally them expressing surprise at capturing Pikachu so early.
* Cleavon Schpielbunk said he won the "Golden {{p|Growlithe}}" in the dub, yet the statue that's being shown behind him is an {{p|Arcanine}}. In the original, he just said he was a two-time winner at the [[Seafoam Islands#In the anime|Binnes]] Film Festival.
* In the English dub, ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|I Saw What You Ate Last Tuesday}}'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|I Know What You Did Last Summer}}''. Originally, the film that Brock liked was called ''There's Nothing I Like More Than Breakfast''.
* In the dub, when the Pokémon were dancing, the [[Pokémon (Dance Mix)|Pokémon Dance Mix]] plays as background music. In the original, [[Lucky Lucky]] was played instead.
* When Pikachu and Raichu simulate lightning for the climactic showdown, in the dub they both use {{m|Thunder Shock|ThunderShock}}. In the original they both use {{m|Thunder}}.
* Meowth's "two paws down" line in the dub is a reference to the film critics "{{wp|Gene Siskel|Siskel}} and {{wp|Roger Ebert|Ebert}}" who, in their show {{wp|At the Movies (U.S. TV series)|At the Movies}}, gave films either a "Two Thumbs up" or "Two Thumbs Down" review. In the original, he just says them blasting off is the same as always.
* Misty's mention of Brock being a "great choice" for Schpielbunk's new movie was originally her requesting if she could be in it as well.

==In other languages==
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EP065

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title_en=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral |
title_ja=ライバルたいけつ！オーキドけんきゅうじょ |
title_ja_trans=Rival Showdown! Okido Laboratory |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=October 8, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 30, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Meowth's Song|ニャースのうた]] |
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'''Showdown at the Po-ké Corral''' (Japanese: '''ライバルたいけつ！オーキドけんきゅうじょ''' ''Rival Showdown! {{tt|Okido|Oak}} Laboratory'') is the 65th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 8, 1998 and in the United States on September 30, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On a visit to Professor Oak's house, Ash runs into Gary where they talk about the upcoming Pokémon League. Professor Oak explains that instead of being so competitive with each other they should try and learn from each other. When Team Rocket busts into the lab and tries to steal all the Pokémon everyone learns a lesson about teamwork.

==Plot==
The episode begins with a crowd of people cheering for our hero, {{Ash}}. He throws his {{ball|Poké}}, happy to be competing in the Indigo League. However, upon throwing the ball, it comes right back at Ash, becoming ever-so large. Fortunately for him, it was just a nightmare. Unfortunately, he wakes up with [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]] using the vacuum to clean his face.

Giving a big yawn, Ash walks into the kitchen where {{ashfr}} and {{Delia|mother}} are waiting for him. He tells his mother what had happened, to which she replies that he cleans whatever is dirty. {{an|Misty}} smirks and tells him it was okay to go another week without a bath. When Ash tells Mr. Mime to suck the smirk off Misty's face, Mr. Mime does nothing. His mother claims that Mr. Mime only listens to her and has him go pick vegetables from the garden.

The episode then switches to {{TRT}} walking down a dirt path to go back to {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. They begin complaining about how they haven't successfully captured a single Pokémon for {{an|Giovanni|their Boss}}. Too afraid to see what the Boss would say, they quickly yell they quit before trying to run off. Before taking a few steps, the Headquarters explodes and {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|a mysterious Pokémon}} flies out of the debris. Team Rocket turns around and run toward the Headquarters.

Once their boss sees them, he automatically assumed that they have more bad news for him. Frightened, [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} hide behind [[James]]. Before he can answer, a helicopter comes for Giovanni. Jessie asks if there is anything they can do, to which Giovanni replies that they can do their job for a change. He then boards the helicopter with his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. With renewed confidence, Team Rocket aspires to catch more Pokémon, while Meowth mentions to [[Breaking the fourth wall|go on with the show]].

The episode then switches to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s laboratory. Professor Oak seems excited to see {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}.

Ash seems unhappy when he sees {{Gary}}, his long-time childhood friend and bitter rival, and Professor Oak's grandson. They both immediately begin to argue before Professor Oak tells them that the two top {{pkmn|Trainer}}s of [[Pallet Town]] should get along. Both are in disbelief that the other could be considered a 'top Trainer.' Then {{AP|Krabby}} walks over with a few drinks. Once Gary gets a look at Ash's Krabby, he doesn't think much of it. Professor Oak then goes on to talk about the other Trainers from Pallet Town. They were off to a great start, but couldn't cut it because of the lack of skills. Professor Oak said that Gary had ten [[Badge]]s, while Ash had eight.

Ash, pumped about the Pokémon League, tries to run off before Gary calls to him, asking him if he even knew where the League was going to take place. Of course, Ash has no idea because he came to find that out. Professor Oak tells him that the Pokémon League would be on top of Indigo Plateau in two months, and more than 200 Trainers would be competing. Ash figured that he'd beat them all, but Gary thought that he'd beat Ash either way.

The episode switches to a view of Ash's house. A doorbell rings and Ash's mom goes to answer it. Team Rocket is at the door, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as a news crew]]. They claim they are from PNN, Pokémon News Network for short, and they want to interview her son for a show called 'Pokémon Masters of Tomorrow'. Upon asking if Ash is home, they are literally swept off their feet by Mimey doing his chores. Delia tells them that her son is with his friends at Professor Oak's laboratory.

Going back to Professor Oak's lab, Gary mocks Ash's Krabby and shows off his own – a {{pkmn2|giant}} Krabby. He then goes on to say that he rotates his Pokémon, and that Ash probably didn't. He also states that Ash probably uses the same Pokémon all the time. {{an|Brock}} asks what kind of Pokémon Gary would use against his {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}. Gary says he'd use a {{type|Water}} and have a {{type|Grass}} as back-up, and asks Ash what kind of Pokémon he'd use. Misty then answers that Ash would use Pikachu. Gary mocks him, saying it'd be a bad move to match an {{type|Electric}} with a {{type|Rock}}.

Finally, Gary asks him how many Pokémon he's captured. Professor Oak scans their [[Pokédex]], to find that Gary has seen only 60 Pokémon, while Ash has seen more than 100. However, Gary captured way more Pokémon than Ash did. Gary then suggests to go see all of the Pokémon he's caught, and Professor Oak agrees.

Upon arriving at the lab where Professor Oak keeps all of the Pokémon from Pallet Trainers, there seems to be thousands of Pokémon. Ash has his own shelf with his thirty {{AP|Tauros}} [[Poké Ball#Safari Ball|Safari Balls]], and 2 Poké Balls belonging to Krabby and Muk, respectively. Gary is then shown to have caught 200 Pokémon, if more than one of the same types are included. Gary says that the more Pokémon a Trainer has, the better chance of winning. Ash retaliates, saying that Gary's Pokémon are not his friends, and that being friends with Pokémon is more important.

Professor Oak goes on to explain that people have different personalities, thus different ways of caring for Pokémon. He also says that Pokémon needed to be respected and cared for like people. Brock asks if that was why he decided to take care of so many different Pokémon. Professor Oak tells them that is exactly the reason, because he wants to learn more about Pokémon and their mysteries.

The episode switches to Team Rocket, out of their disguises. They take the back route to Professor Oak's research field. By accident, Jessie kicks a pebble into a tree, knocking down {{p|Kakuna}}. In an instant, a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} fly at them. Team Rocket make a break for it, only to slam into a {{p|Snorlax}}.

Again, the episode goes back to the lab. Professor Oak explains his day, and says that he starts off by checking on all of the Pokémon's health. He then decides which to let out of their Poké Balls and into a habitat built especially for that type, and feeds them breakfast. By the afternoon, he studies Pokémon and has recently been studying individual Pokémon of the same types. Then it is time for dinner and he puts the Pokémon back in their Poké Balls.

As they walk through the field, a {{p|Doduo}} walks up to the gang. It is revealed to be Gary's Doduo. Professor Oak then states that Pokémon frequently become more and more like their Trainers. Ash then says that Misty is more like {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, and Brock begins to go on about how, if [[Suzie]] still loves her {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}, then Suzie loves him. After explaining that since {{AP|Muk}} and Krabby usually stay with him, that they've become more like him, Muk rushes over and {{m|Body Slam|tackles}} Professor Oak to the ground.

The episode switches back to Team Rocket climbing rocks to get to Professor Oak's lab after escaping the Beedrill. Jessie accidentally grabs hands with a {{p|Geodude}}. Geodude blushes, but is thrown away. When Jessie puts her hand back down, it lands atop of a {{p|Sandshrew}}'s head. Sandshrew, unlike Geodude, is angry and {{m|Fury Swipes|scratches Jessie's face multiple times}}. Then it kicks off Jessie's face and runs off. Suddenly, an angered {{p|Onix}} comes up from out of the ground and starts chasing Team Rocket.

The episode then switches back to the gang. Misty is seen admiring the water Pokémon. Ash then compliments that Professor Oak must have all the kinds of Pokémon there are. Professor Oak disagrees and says that there are many more Pokémon not yet discovered. Ash thinks about it for a moment, and realizes that Togepi is a Pokémon no one ever saw before, and then he remembers {{an|Ho-Oh|the mysterious Pokémon}} he saw at the beginning of his journey.

Ash and Gary both agree that they want to catch as many Pokémon as they can. Gary then suggests a battle for practice. Before Ash can respond, there is an explosion at the far-end of the field, followed by some smoke. Professor Oak realizes it was coming from the electric Pokémon preserve. Upon arrival, they see that many {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}} have {{m|Selfdestruct|blown}} {{m|Explosion|up}} because Team Rocket trotted onto their territory.

Team Rocket then tells them that they are there to steal Pikachu. Gary and Professor Oak are stunned to hear a talking Meowth. Team Rocket then does their {{motto}}. Gary challenges them to a fight, but before the fight begins, Ash's thirty Tauros stampede at them, sending them blasting off. Gary then makes his departure, saying that he and Ash could have their battle at the Pokémon League. Ash agrees and says that he'd get working right away. Professor Oak makes him and his friends fix the fence Ash's Tauros broke, first. Ash and his friends then begin working on the fence, knowing they'll have plenty of time to train. The Pokémon League isn't for two months.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} both learn that the [[Pokémon League]] will be held at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* Gary is revealed to have caught a {{p|Doduo}} and own more than 200 Pokémon.
* {{an|Professor Oak}} reveals that the two other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who left [[Pallet Town]] with Gary and Ash did not succeed as Trainers.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} leaves {{an|Giovanni}} and destroys his {{an|Team Rocket HQ|headquarters}}.
* Professor Oak encounters {{TRT}} for the first time.
* Dub viewers learn that Ash had captured 30 Tauros [[EP035|at some point in his travels.]]
{{animeevents}}

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

=====English dub debuts=====
* [[Ash's Tauros]] (×30)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP065.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Gary}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Suzie]] (fantasy)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP065.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Slowbro}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Muk}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; ×30; dub debut)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{Gary}}'s; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Doduo}} ({{Gary}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|Giovanni's}}; leaves)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rattata}} (multiple)
* {{p|Raticate}} (multiple)
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (multiple)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gloom}} (multiple)
* {{p|Paras}} (multiple)
* {{p|Parasect}} (multiple)
* {{p|Mankey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Primeape}} (multiple)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (multiple)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (multiple)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (multiple)
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Ponyta}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (multiple)
* {{p|Seel}} (multiple)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (multiple)
* {{p|Onix}} (multiple)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (multiple)
* {{p|Electrode}} (multiple)
* {{p|Exeggcute}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Horsea}} (multiple)
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Staryu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Starmie}} (multiple)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)
* {{p|Snorlax}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Electrode}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Also known as bomb ball: Electrode.
* [[Meowth's Song]] replaced [[Pokémon Ondo]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This episode is preceded by ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' in the [[dub]].
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the historical {{wp|Gunfight at the O.K. Corral|showdown at the O.K. Corral}}.
* This is the last of three episodes (the other two being ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' and ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'') to feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} in scenes that are preludes to [[M01|the first movie]], even though after the seizures caused by [[EP038]] the show went on a four-month hiatus and the three Mewtwo episodes ended up airing after the movie premiere on July 18, 1998. In this episode Mewtwo blasts out of {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, causing it to explode, and this scene is also shown in the movie's prologue: the explosion of Team Rocket HQ is shown here from a different perspective and with a different animation, while the two shots of Mewtwo flying away use the same animation, even though in this episode both shots are cut at the beginning and at the end, and a brief shot (less than a second) of the Rocket Trio is present among the Mewtwo shots, which are not synchronized like in the movie. Also, the shot of Giovanni's helicopter taking off in this episode uses the same animation (played in reverse) of the same helicopter landing to New Island in the movie's prologue.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. However, the background music is replaced in the dub.
* This is one of the few episodes that reveals a passage of time.
* Ash's Poké Balls containing his Tauros are all green Safari Balls when seen in Professor Oak's Lab. Whenever Ash calls Tauros out it is in the regular Poké Ball.
* When Professor Oak is explaining his daily routine to Ash and friends, the frame for the clips shows {{TCG|type}} symbols from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. The same frame is also shown on Oak's computer in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
** Additionally, the Psychic symbol is not seen on the frame.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral motto|variation}} of their motto.
* In the [[Pokémon in South Asia#Hungama TV|Indian Hungama TV dub]], Team Rocket say that they are from ''[[wp:Hungama TV|Hungama channel]]'', which, ironically, is the same channel on which the {{pkmn|anime}} airs. This is one of the few [[breaking the fourth wall|fourth wall breaks]] that were only in a certain dub.
* On the [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|UK]] terrestrial TV premier of this episode (on the [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom#ITV1|itv]] channel), the episode was split into two parts due to time constraints. The two parts aired on different days.

===Errors===
[[File:EP065 Error.png|thumb|200px|The title card mistake]]
* When the lab's Pokémon are seen, a few Nidoran♂ and Nidoran♀ are present. The males are colored blue and the females are purple, when it should be vice-versa. Despite looking like their Shiny sprite coloring from the games, official game-based {{Shiny|alternate coloration}} did not debut in the anime until [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]].
* Additionally, a {{p|Primeape}} is shown as having the body of a {{p|Mankey}}, but its arms are normal.
* The Rattata undergoing body scan has a completely black nose as opposed to nose slits.
* When punishing Meowth, the slit in Jessie's shirt is much longer than normal, extending up and past the top of the R.
* The title card for this episode misspells ''Corral'' as ''Corrall''.
* A stock sound effect was used for either an offscreen Ponyta or Rapidash.
* Gary is surprised to see Meowth talking, despite having met him two episodes before in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: {{so|Viridian City}}
*After Mimey cleans Ash's face with a vacuum, Misty quips that Ash can go another week without taking a bath in the dub. In the original, she simply says it spares him the effort of washing his face himself.
*When Misty states that Ash has his Pokémon to thank for getting as far as he did, Ash is accepting in the dub and gives them credit. In the original, he instead stands up for himself, saying he put in a lot of effort as well.
*When Ash and Gary are arguing over who's the better Pokémon Trainer, Professor Oak explains their past to Brock by saying "the two have been like that for a long time". In the dub, he simply says it's not his place to come between them.
*Misty and Brock saying Gary and Ash could get along since they both love Pokémon is dub-only. In the original, they state that it's expected for rivals to be fired up around each other.
*When his Tauros send Team Rocket blasting off, Ash is surprised that they are all his. This is likely due to the fact that they were caught in [[EP035]], which was banned in the English dub.
*Oak's closing speech is slightly different in the dub; he adds that not only does helping others and sharing their burdens help people become Trainers, but better friends and people as well.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AFA|bordercolor=FAA
|zh_cmn={{tt|宿敵大決鬥，大木研究所|Rival Confrontation, Oak Laboratory}}
|cs={{tt|Protivníci|Opponents}}
|da={{tt|Duellen|The Duel}}
|nl={{tt|De Krachtmeting in het Po-ké Kamp|The Showdown at the Po-ké Camp}}
|fi={{tt|Ashin ja Garyn nokka-Poké|Ash and Gary's beak Poké (literal translation)}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Règlement de compte à Poké Corral|Settling an account at the Poké-Corral}}
|de={{tt|Ewige Rivalen|Eternal rivals}}
|he=עימות במכלאת הפוקמונים{{tt|imut bemichlaat haPokémonim|Confrontation at the Pokémon Corral}}
|hi=Professor Oak और पोकेमोन! {{tt|Professor Oak aur Pokémon!|Professor Oak and Pokémon!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Otthon, édes otthon|Home, Sweet Home}}
|it={{tt|Uniti nel pericolo|Joined in peril}}
|ko={{tt|영원한 맞수! 지우와 바람!|The eternal match! Ziu and the wind!}}
|no={{tt|Duell på Pokémon-farmen|Duel at the Pokémon-farm}}
|pl={{tt|Pojedynek w zagrodzie|Battle at the croft}}
|pt_br={{tt|Batalha no Curral Pokémon|Battle at the Pokémon Corral}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Espectáculo no Poké-Curral|Show at the Poké-Corral}}
|ro={{tt|Confruntare la Coralii Poké|Showdon at the Poké Corrals}}
|ru={{tt|Схватка в поке-корале|Showdown at the Poké-corral}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Duelo en el Poké-Corral!|Duel at the Poké-Corral!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Duelo en Poké-corral|Duel at the Poké-Corral}}
|sv={{tt|Ash får sig en läxa|Ash learns a lesson}}
}}
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epcode=EP064 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=It's Mr. Mime Time |
title_ja=ポケモンサーカスのバリヤード |
title_ja_trans=Barrierd from the Pokémon Circus |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=September 24, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 27, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=井上修 |
director=井上修 |
art=梶浦紳一郎 |
morecredits=yes |
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'''It's Mr. Mime Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンサーカスのバリヤード''' ''{{tt|Barrierd|Mr. Mime}} from the Pokémon Circus'') is the 64th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 24, 1998 and in the United States on September 27, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime. Ash disguises himself as a Mr. Mime in an attempt to lure it back to its trainer. As always, Team Rocket is intent on stealing this rare Pokémon for themselves—will they catch the right one?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are getting closer and closer to [[Pallet Town]]. Ash is excited to get back, but just as he runs towards home, he crashes into a wall. The wall is completely invisible, created by a {{p|Mr. Mime}}. They look up to see a Mr. Mime climbing up the invisible wall. Just then, a girl named [[Stella]] from the circus shows up to try to catch {{p|Mr. Mime}}. Ash protests that he was going to catch it, but {{an|Brock}} holds him back because he thinks Stella is beautiful. This commotion causes the Mr. Mime to get away.

Stella then brings them to the circus, where she has her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} perform tricks for the show. The star of the show is her own Mr. Mime, but unfortunately it will no longer perform because of her harsh training towards it. So, when Stella shows her Mr. Mime to Ash and friends they see it sitting around lazily eating snacks. Brock tells Stella that he will get a Mr. Mime for her. When Ash is confused as to how Brock would catch the Mr. Mime, Brock tells him that someone should dress up as Mr. Mime and perform in the circus with the hopes that Stella's Mr. Mime will see this and get jealous. They hope it will lead to Mr. Mime wanting to perform in the circus once again.

At the same time, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} arrive at a [[Team Rocket]] building. {{an|Giovanni|Their boss}} is angry at them for the incident at the [[Viridian Gym]], but they hastily apologize and get away. As they sit in their balloon thinking of a way to get rare Pokémon, a flyer for the Pokémon Circus flies by. They pick it up and start to think of a plan.

Ash ends up having to dress up as Mr. Mime. Since Ash doesn't know how to perform any of Mr. Mime's tricks, Stella puts Ash into training before the show. Ash comes to find that her training is very harsh, and empathizes with the Stella's Mr. Mime. Eventually, the circus show begins and Ash, in the Mr. Mime costume, comes out and performs, which everyone falls for. Suddenly, the lights go off and {{TRT}} comes in to steal the show. After performing their motto, they capture Ash and leave, thinking that he is a Mr. Mime. As Team Rocket sits and talks about how they are going to present "Mr. Mime" to the boss, Ash unties himself and reveals that it was him in a costume all along. While Team Rocket fumes about Ash always spoiling their plans, he then escapes and steals [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's Meowth balloon]]. Needless to say, Team Rocket is upset and start to plan on getting the real Mr. Mime as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Ash's mom, {{Delia}}, brings Brock and {{an|Misty}} to her house for lunch. Just as they are leaving, the Mr. Mime from the beginning comes knocking on the window. Ash's mom thinks it's Ash, and brings him in for a snack. The real Ash then arrives in the Meowth balloon he stole from Team Rocket and comes home. His mom realizes that it was a real Mr. Mime, and then Ash asks Mr. Mime to help him. Ash's mom asks Mr. Mime to help Ash, offering him a big dessert if it helps, and it agrees.

Later, Team Rocket bursts out with a tank trying to steal the Pokémon from the circus. They fire nets at them and pin them all to the ground. The circus helpers get into their trucks and try to escape with the remaining Pokémon, but they are trapped too. Stella and her Mr. Mime try to escape, but Team Rocket turns around and homes in on them. As they are about capture them too, Ash comes in to interfere, and he is reunited with his friends as well as his mom. He orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use Thunderbolt on the tank, but it has no effect, as Team Rocket anticipated Ash's use of Pikachu and made sure the tank was largely made of rubber to ward off electric attacks. He then sends out {{AP|Charizard}}, but it doesn't obey him. Ash's mom then tells her Mr. Mime to help, and it builds a wall to block them. Stella's Mr. Mime sees this and, when the tank turns around, builds another wall to block them from the other side. Eventually surrounding them with a tower of walls, they try to blow the walls out with their missiles, but end up blasting themselves off again.

In the end, the wild Mr. Mime ends up going with Delia and becomes a helpful hand around the house. Stella's Mr. Mime ends up forgiving her for her harsh training and agrees to perform in the circus again. Stella agrees to not train as harshly anymore.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Pallet Town]].
* Misty and Brock meet {{Delia}} for the first time (dub only).
* Delia gets a [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP064.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Stella]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP064.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Jynx}} (''US and international''), {{p|Mr. Mime}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|Giovanni's}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]]; new; debut)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ([[Stella]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Stella]]'s)
* {{p|Ponyta}} ([[Stella]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Stella]]'s)
* {{p|Dodrio}} ([[Stella]]'s)
* {{p|Exeggcute}} ([[Stella]]'s)
* {{p|Tangela}} ([[Stella]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: 
** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Muk}}, when becoming friends, doesn't stink.
* This episode is followed by ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''.
* This is the second of three episodes (the first being ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' and the third being ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'') to feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} in scenes that are preludes to [[M01|the first movie]], even though after the seizures caused by [[EP038]] the show went on a four-month hiatus and the three Mewtwo episodes ended up airing after the movie premiere on July 18, 1998. Of these three episode, this is the only one not to have scenes also shown in the movie, however the shot of Mewtwo shown from the bottom upwards uses the same animation of the scene in the movie's prologue where Mewtwo is first shown in his armor: because of this, Mewtwo's appearance in this episode is less cartoony than the previous episode, and its "chin" is now covered by its armor.
* Music from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' is played during the episode. This is also the first [[dub]] episode to feature music from that movie's original Japanese soundtrack.
* The Jynx in the "Who's That Pokémon?" displays the old color design before the skin color was changed to purple due to the {{pkmn|controversy}} surrounding the issue.
* When the two Mr. Mime are making a tower of mirrors to catch Team Rocket and their tank, Team Rocket says, "That's wall folks". This could be a reference to the catch phrase "That's all folks" from the Looney Tunes cartoons.

===Errors===
* The English title card spells the name as ''It's Mr. Mimie Time'', although the title card's voiceover pronounces Mr. Mime's name correctly.
* In the scene before {{Ash}} and [[Stella]] walk out on stage, the blue marking on the front of Togepi's shell is missing.
* When {{TRT}} is in their tank, their gloves disappear when they are shown talking in the bubbles.
* When {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}} and Stella are leaving, Delia's shoes are the color of her skin.
* On the banner of the circus, "Pokémon circus" is written as "Pokemon circus".
* Just after Pikachu shocks Team Rocket's tank, Jessie says that no electric attacks will work because the tank is made of rubber. However, in the next scene it can be clearly seen that the tank is metal.
* When Brock says "Hmm, an invisible wall.", the captions transcribe this as "Hmm, ''and'' invisible wall."

<gallery>
EP064 error.png|Togepi's missing blue mark
EP064 Error 2.png|The title card mistake
EP064 Error 3.png|Delia's miscolored shoes
EP064 Error 4.png|Jessie and James's missing gloves
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]] (Pokémon TV)
* In the dub, Stella thinks Mr. Mime left because she was such a tough trainer. However, in the original, she thinks it left because she spoiled it too much. This loses a bit of character development from the original as she has to realize why it really left.
* The "Brock the Rock" joke was originally a reference to the Japanese proverb "reliable as a big ship". Misty jokes about the "rocks in his head" in the dub but just asks if he's OK in the original.
* Ash originally quotes the first two lines of Team Rocket's Japanese motto when unmasking himself from his Mr. Mime costume. Also, the jokes about how a mime should be acting like they're trapped in a bubble and shouldn't be able to talk were dub-added.
* Delia asks Mimey to help her son in both versions but doesn't bribe him with dessert in the original. Ash's response is also different: he believes Delia is taking over his duties as a Pokémon Trainer in the dub and believes Mimey is sucking up to Delia in the original.
* James introduces Team Rocket's new mecha in the original using a fast, TV announcer-like voice but in the dub he simply talks normally. Also, he didn't originally reference the fact that Ash stole his balloon.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝馬戲團的吸盤魔偶|Mr. Mime of the Pokémon Circus}}
|cs={{tt|Vystoupení Mr. Mima|The appearance of Mr. Mime}}
|da={{tt|Mød Min Mr. Mime|Meet My Mr. Mime}}
|nl={{tt|De Fratsen van Mr. Mime|The Antics of Mr. Mime}}
|fi={{tt|Mr. Mime tulee|Mr. Mime comes}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Quel cirque !|What a circus!}}
|de={{tt|Vertauschte Rollen|Switched parts}}
|he=זמן למיסטר מיים {{tt|zman leMr. Mime|Time for Mr. Mime}}
|hu={{tt|Eljött Mr. Mime|Mr. Mime Has Come}}
|it={{tt|Casa dolce casa|Home sweet home}}
|ko=마임맨! 서커스를 해라!
|no={{tt|Tid for Mr. Mime|Time for Mr. Mime}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Hora do Mr. Mime|The Mr. Mime's Time}}
|pt_eu={{tt|É Hora do Mr. Mime|It's Mr. Mime's Time}}
|ru={{tt|Выход Мистера Майма|Mr. Mime's enter}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La hora de Mr. Mime!|The hour of Mr. Mime!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Es la hora de Mr. Mime|It's the hour of Mr. Mime!}}
|sv={{tt|Vilken cirkus|What a circus}}
|pl={{tt|Czas na Mr. Mime'a|Time for Mr. Mime}}
|ro={{tt|E Timpul lui Mr. Mime|It's Mr. Mime's Time}}
|hi=Mr. Mime का है टाइम! {{tt|''Mr. Mime ka hai Time!''|It is the time of Mr. Mime!}}
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epcode=EP061 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Misty Mermaid |
title_ja=ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！ |
title_ja_trans=Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=September 3, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 23, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=井硲清高 |
director=岡崎幸男 |
art=林広道 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP061-EP070 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|061}}
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'''The Misty Mermaid''' (Japanese: '''ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！''' ''{{tt|Hanada|Cerulean}} Gym! Underwater Battle!'') is the 61st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 3, 1998 and in the United States on September 23, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in Cerulean City. But, Misty gets more than she bargains for when she learns that her sisters are planning an exciting underwater ballet.

==Plot==
While in [[Viridian City]], [[Misty's Horsea]], swimming in a fountain looks ill. {{an|Brock}} suggests that it needs to find a bigger pool to swim in, and so, the gang decides to head for {{an|Misty}}'s home town, [[Cerulean City]]. When they get there, they discover that [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]] are having trouble attracting crowds to their performances and have advertised Misty to be in a new performance called the "Underwater Ballet." Misty is reluctant to be a part of this at first, but finally agrees after much begging from her sisters. They then celebrate.

The whole Gym fills up with people eager to see the show. {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} are sitting among the audience, and Ash is excited to see Misty. The show starts smoothly with Misty swimming with the water Pokémon. While {{ka|Lily}} and [[Violet]] (in costume) are watching {{TRT}} attacks them and replaces them to be the antagonists of the show. {{an|Daisy}}, who had been taking tickets, hears her cue on the pre-recorded voiceover and goes to change. Ash and Brock rush past them to help Misty. Confused at this, Daisy hears banging on a nearby locker, and finds Lily and Violet bound and gagged. An underwater battle commence between Misty's and Ash's water Pokémon and [[Jessie's Arbok]]. Despite being outnumbered, Arbok is able to defend itself against Horsea, Seaking, Squirtle and Starmie.

The battle continues and the audience are completely convinced that it's all part of the show and are practically enjoying it. Although Weezing floats to the surface, unable to be underwater, Arbok dominates its opponents and rounds them up, looking to finish them off. As it looks like Arbok has won, {{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym}} fights well against Arbok and eventually evolves into {{p|Dewgong}} to freeze Team Rocket in ice. After Misty and Brock pull out the Water Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} electrocutes the water, sending Jessie, James, and Arbok upwards, hitting Meowth and the balloon, sending them blasting off once more. The crowd goes wild, an obvious fact that they enjoyed the show. Because of this, the Cerulean Gym shows are popular again.

Before departing, Misty decides to leave Horsea in the Gym, and her sisters also borrow her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. They also want {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and Pikachu as well, but Misty and Ash refuse to hand them over, but Misty offers to let them have {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, which the sisters say they aren't that desperate for. After all that, Ash and his friends bid farewell to the Sensational Sisters to continue their journey. As they leave Cerulean City, Ash says that Misty was pretty amazing back there, but Misty reminds him that he still owes her a bike.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit [[Cerulean City]] again.
* [[Misty's Horsea]] is revealed to know {{m|Smokescreen}}.
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
* [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]]' {{p|Seel}} evolves into {{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym}}.
* {{an|Misty}} leaves her {{TP|Misty|Horsea}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym}})
* {{p|Seaking}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP061.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[The Sensational Sisters]]
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP061.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefairy}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Horsea}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}}; leaves)
* {{p|Horsea}} ({{OP|Misty|Horsea}}; leaves)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Seel}} ({{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; evolves)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Shellder}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:EP061 fish.png|thumb|200px|Real world fish]]
* This is the first episode in the Japanese version to feature [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]], which would last until mid-{{series|Advanced Generation}}. His lectures resumed in the early {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and continued through the {{series|XY}}.
** [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Magikarp}}
*** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Magikarp}}, splashes lively, energetic child.
* The dub title of the episode is a reference to the fairy tale story and Disney film ''{{wp|The Little Mermaid}}''.
** The play itself is also a reference to the fairy tale, although the overall premise (namely the fact that pirates were the main villains, as well as the main mermaid's overall appearance and her even being named, or at least played by a person named, "Misty") more closely resembles the Disney storyteller record ''Misty the Mischievous Mermaid''.
* Jessie and James's outfits when they appear to ruin the show appear to be based upon the ballet Swan Lake.
* Since Ash registered Dewgong underwater, the [[Pokédex]] is apparently waterproof, this also marks the first time Ash uses the Pokédex underwater.
* Unlike its pre-evolution {{p|Ekans}}, [[Jessie's Arbok]] is shown to have the ability to breathe underwater. [[James's Weezing]] however, is less dense than water and immediately floats to the surface.
* The DVD and VHS releases of this episode incorrectly place it directly after ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', as that episode takes chronologically place right before Ash's gang heads to [[Cinnabar Island]].
* The book ''[[Splashdown in Cerulean City]]'' is based on this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Water'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* It's revealed that {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} is unable to breathe underwater, despite being a Water-type Pokémon.
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world|Real world fish]] are seen in an aquarium inside the Cerulean Gym, instead of additional Generation I fish Pokémon {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Seaking}}, and {{p|Goldeen}}.
* This is one of [[Team Rocket mottos#Variations in the original series|many episodes]] in which a variation of the Team Rocket motto is given. In the last line, Meowth replaces "Meowth, that's right" with "Meowth, that's wet".

===Errors===
* The swords Misty's sisters are using are made of rubber, however when Daisy unleashes her sword as she is about to go on stage, it has a metal sound effect.
* When Pikachu falls in the water, his mouth doesn't move when he says "Pika-Pi".
* Despite Arbok fighting in the water, it is said that only Water Pokémon could do so. However, many real snakes have the ability to survive and fight under water, which may explain why Arbok can do so.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), {{so|Viridian City}} (Pokémon TV)
* The sign in front of the gym has its text changed from “Hanada Gym” to “Cerulean Gym”.
* The underwater ballet poster in the Cerulean Gym had its text translated for the dubbed version.
* Ash compares the mermaid on the poster to Misty in the dub, while he comments on the oddness of the gym doing swimming and underwater ballet shows in the original.
* Lily guilt-trips Misty by saying the customers will be disappointed in the dub, but she simply teases her inexperience in the original.
* Lily starts narrating the ballet's plot earlier in the dub; in the original she starts by saying she's more worthy for the role but is being kind by giving it to Misty.
* When Brock and Ash are applauding the ballet rehearsal, they specifically complement the prince and the Seel respectively in the dub. In the original they simply complemented the story in general.
* James’ quip that “next time [they’ll] steal men’s clothes” was originally just a remark on the magnificence of their plan.
* The sign that says “Metamon Coffee & Tea” had the word {{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} digitally erased from it.
* In the final exchange of the dub, Ash complements Misty’s performance while Misty tells him flattery won’t make her forget about her destroyed [[Bicycle|bike]]. In the original, Ash reaffirms his original suspicion of the gym while Misty tells him not to think much of it.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|華籃道館！！水中的戰鬥|Huálán (Cerulean) Gym!! Underwater Battle}}
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|da={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the Mermaid}}
|nl={{tt|De Misty-rieuze Zeemeermin|The Misty-rious Mermaid}}
|fi={{tt|Merenneito Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|La sirène magique|The magic mermaid}}
|de={{tt|Bezaubernde Meerjungfrau|Magical mermaid}}
|he=מיסטי בת הים {{tt|Misty bat hayam|Misty the mermaid}}
|hi=Misty बनी मरमेड! {{tt|''Misty bani Mermaid!''|Misty became a Mermaid!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Misty, a sellő|Misty, the Mermaid}}
|it={{tt|Uno spettacolo straordinario|A spectacular show}}
|ko={{tt|이슬, 인어공주가 되다!|Dew, become a mermaid princess!}}
|no={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pl={{tt|Syrenka Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|ru={{tt|Мисти-русалочка|Misty-mermaid}}
|ro={{tt|Fecioara Misty|The Maiden Misty}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Misty la sirena!|Misty the mermaid!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Misty la sirena|Misty the mermaid}}
|sv={{tt|Den magiska sjöjungfrun|The magical mermaid}}
}}

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epcode=EP061 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Misty Mermaid |
title_ja=ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！ |
title_ja_trans=Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=September 3, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 23, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=井硲清高 |
director=岡崎幸男 |
art=林広道 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP061-EP070 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|061}}
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'''The Misty Mermaid''' (Japanese: '''ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！''' ''{{tt|Hanada|Cerulean}} Gym! Underwater Battle!'') is the 61st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 3, 1998 and in the United States on September 23, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in Cerulean City. But, Misty gets more than she bargains for when she learns that her sisters are planning an exciting underwater ballet.

==Plot==
While in [[Viridian City]], [[Misty's Horsea]], swimming in a fountain looks ill. {{an|Brock}} suggests that it needs to find a bigger pool to swim in, and so, the gang decides to head for {{an|Misty}}'s home town, [[Cerulean City]]. When they get there, they discover that [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]] are having trouble attracting crowds to their performances and have advertised Misty to be in a new performance called the "Underwater Ballet." Misty is reluctant to be a part of this at first, but finally agrees after much begging from her sisters. They then celebrate.

The whole Gym fills up with people eager to see the show. {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} are sitting among the audience, and Ash is excited to see Misty. The show starts smoothly with Misty swimming with the water Pokémon. While {{ka|Lily}} and [[Violet]] (in costume) are watching {{TRT}} attacks them and replaces them to be the antagonists of the show. {{an|Daisy}}, who had been taking tickets, hears her cue on the pre-recorded voiceover and goes to change. Ash and Brock rush past them to help Misty. Confused at this, Daisy hears banging on a nearby locker, and finds Lily and Violet bound and gagged. An underwater battle commence between Misty's and Ash's water Pokémon and [[Jessie's Arbok]]. Despite being outnumbered, Arbok is able to defend itself against Horsea, Seaking, Squirtle and Starmie.

The battle continues and the audience are completely convinced that it's all part of the show and are practically enjoying it. Although Weezing floats to the surface, unable to be underwater, Arbok dominates its opponents and rounds them up, looking to finish them off. As it looks like Arbok has won, {{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym}} fights well against Arbok and eventually evolves into {{p|Dewgong}} to freeze Team Rocket in ice. After Misty and Brock pull out the Water Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} electrocutes the water, sending Jessie, James, and Arbok upwards, hitting Meowth and the balloon, sending them blasting off once more. The crowd goes wild, an obvious fact that they enjoyed the show. Because of this, the Cerulean Gym shows are popular again.

Before departing, Misty decides to leave Horsea in the Gym, and her sisters also borrow her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. They also want {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and Pikachu as well, but Misty and Ash refuse to hand them over, but Misty offers to let them have {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, which the sisters say they aren't that desperate for. After all that, Ash and his friends bid farewell to the Sensational Sisters to continue their journey. As they leave Cerulean City, Ash says that Misty was pretty amazing back there, but Misty reminds him that he still owes her a bike.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit [[Cerulean City]] again.
* [[Misty's Horsea]] is revealed to know {{m|Smokescreen}}.
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
* [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]]' {{p|Seel}} evolves into {{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym}}.
* {{an|Misty}} leaves her {{TP|Misty|Horsea}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym}})
* {{p|Seaking}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP061.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[The Sensational Sisters]]
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP061.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefairy}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Horsea}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}}; leaves)
* {{p|Horsea}} ({{OP|Misty|Horsea}}; leaves)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Seel}} ({{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; evolves)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Shellder}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:EP061 fish.png|thumb|200px|Real world fish]]
* This is the first episode in the Japanese version to feature [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]], which would last until mid-{{series|Advanced Generation}}. His lectures resumed in the early {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and continued through the {{series|XY}}.
** [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Magikarp}}
*** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Magikarp}}, splashes lively, energetic child.
* The dub title of the episode is a reference to the fairy tale story and Disney film ''{{wp|The Little Mermaid}}''.
** The play itself is also a reference to the fairy tale, although the overall premise (namely the fact that pirates were the main villains, as well as the main mermaid's overall appearance and her even being named, or at least played by a person named, "Misty") more closely resembles the Disney storyteller record ''Misty the Mischievous Mermaid''.
* Jessie and James's outfits when they appear to ruin the show appear to be based upon the ballet Swan Lake.
* Since Ash registered Dewgong underwater, the [[Pokédex]] is apparently waterproof, this also marks the first time Ash uses the Pokédex underwater.
* Unlike its pre-evolution {{p|Ekans}}, [[Jessie's Arbok]] is shown to have the ability to breathe underwater. [[James's Weezing]] however, is less dense than water and immediately floats to the surface.
* The DVD and VHS releases of this episode incorrectly place it directly after ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', as that episode takes chronologically place right before Ash's gang heads to [[Cinnabar Island]].
* The book ''[[Splashdown in Cerulean City]]'' is based on this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Water'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* It's revealed that {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} is unable to breathe underwater, despite being a Water-type Pokémon.
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world|Real world fish]] are seen in an aquarium inside the Cerulean Gym, instead of additional Generation I fish Pokémon {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Seaking}}, and {{p|Goldeen}}.
* This is one of [[Team Rocket mottos#Variations in the original series|many episodes]] in which a variation of the Team Rocket motto is given. In the last line, Meowth replaces "Meowth, that's right" with "Meowth, that's wet".

===Errors===
* The swords Misty's sisters are using are made of rubber, however when Daisy unleashes her sword as she is about to go on stage, it has a metal sound effect.
* When Pikachu falls in the water, his mouth doesn't move when he says "Pika-Pi".
* Despite Arbok fighting in the water, it is said that only Water Pokémon could do so. However, many real snakes have the ability to survive and fight under water, which may explain why Arbok can do so.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), {{so|Viridian City}} (Pokémon TV)
* The underwater ballet poster in the Cerulean Gym had its text translated for the dubbed version.
* Ash compares the mermaid on the poster to Misty in the dub, while he comments on the oddness of the gym doing swimming and underwater ballet shows in the original.
* Lily guilt-trips Misty by saying the customers will be disappointed in the dub, but she simply teases her inexperience in the original.
* Lily starts narrating the ballet's plot earlier in the dub; in the original she starts by saying she's more worthy for the role but is being kind by giving it to Misty.
* When Brock and Ash are applauding the ballet rehearsal, they specifically complement the prince and the Seel respectively in the dub. In the original they simply complemented the story in general.
* James’ quip that “next time [they’ll] steal men’s clothes” was originally just a remark on the magnificence of their plan.
* The sign that says “Metamon Coffee & Tea” had the word {{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} digitally erased from it.
* In the final exchange of the dub, Ash complements Misty’s performance while Misty tells him flattery won’t make her forget about her destroyed [[Bicycle|bike]]. In the original, Ash reaffirms his original suspicion of the gym while Misty tells him not to think much of it.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AFA|bordercolor=FAA
|zh_cmn={{tt|華籃道館！！水中的戰鬥|Huálán (Cerulean) Gym!! Underwater Battle}}
|cs={{tt|Mořská panna Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|da={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the Mermaid}}
|nl={{tt|De Misty-rieuze Zeemeermin|The Misty-rious Mermaid}}
|fi={{tt|Merenneito Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|fr_ca={{tt|La sirène magique|The magic mermaid}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La sirène magique|The magic mermaid}}
|de={{tt|Bezaubernde Meerjungfrau|Magical mermaid}}
|he=מיסטי בת הים {{tt|Misty bat hayam|Misty the mermaid}}
|hi=Misty बनी मरमेड! {{tt|''Misty bani Mermaid!''|Misty became a Mermaid!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Misty, a sellő|Misty, the Mermaid}}
|it={{tt|Uno spettacolo straordinario|A spectacular show}}
|ko={{tt|이슬, 인어공주가 되다!|Dew, become a mermaid princess!}}
|no={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pl={{tt|Syrenka Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|ru={{tt|Мисти-русалочка|Misty-mermaid}}
|ro={{tt|Fecioara Misty|The Maiden Misty}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Misty la sirena!|Misty the mermaid!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Misty la sirena|Misty the mermaid}}
|sv={{tt|Den magiska sjöjungfrun|The magical mermaid}}
}}

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colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Misty Mermaid |
title_ja=ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！ |
title_ja_trans=Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=September 3, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 23, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=井硲清高 |
director=岡崎幸男 |
art=林広道 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP061-EP070 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|061}}
}}
'''The Misty Mermaid''' (Japanese: '''ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！''' ''{{tt|Hanada|Cerulean}} Gym! Underwater Battle!'') is the 61st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 3, 1998 and in the United States on September 23, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in Cerulean City. But, Misty gets more than she bargains for when she learns that her sisters are planning an exciting underwater ballet.

==Plot==
While in [[Viridian City]], [[Misty's Horsea]], swimming in a fountain looks ill. {{an|Brock}} suggests that it needs to find a bigger pool to swim in, and so, the gang decides to head for {{an|Misty}}'s home town, [[Cerulean City]]. When they get there, they discover that [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]] are having trouble attracting crowds to their performances and have advertised Misty to be in a new performance called the "Underwater Ballet." Misty is reluctant to be a part of this at first, but finally agrees after much begging from her sisters. They then celebrate.

The whole Gym fills up with people eager to see the show. {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} are sitting among the audience, and Ash is excited to see Misty. The show starts smoothly with Misty swimming with the water Pokémon. While {{ka|Lily}} and [[Violet]] (in costume) are watching {{TRT}} attacks them and replaces them to be the antagonists of the show. {{an|Daisy}}, who had been taking tickets, hears her cue on the pre-recorded voiceover and goes to change. Ash and Brock rush past them to help Misty. Confused at this, Daisy hears banging on a nearby locker, and finds Lily and Violet bound and gagged. An underwater battle commence between Misty's and Ash's water Pokémon and [[Jessie's Arbok]]. Despite being outnumbered, Arbok is able to defend itself against Horsea, Seaking, Squirtle and Starmie.

The battle continues and the audience are completely convinced that it's all part of the show and are practically enjoying it. Although Weezing floats to the surface, unable to be underwater, Arbok dominates its opponents and rounds them up, looking to finish them off. As it looks like Arbok has won, {{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym}} fights well against Arbok and eventually evolves into {{p|Dewgong}} to freeze Team Rocket in ice. After Misty and Brock pull out the Water Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} electrocutes the water, sending Jessie, James, and Arbok upwards, hitting Meowth and the balloon, sending them blasting off once more. The crowd goes wild, an obvious fact that they enjoyed the show. Because of this, the Cerulean Gym shows are popular again.

Before departing, Misty decides to leave Horsea in the Gym, and her sisters also borrow her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. They also want {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and Pikachu as well, but Misty and Ash refuse to hand them over, but Misty offers to let them have {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, which the sisters say they aren't that desperate for. After all that, Ash and his friends bid farewell to the Sensational Sisters to continue their journey. As they leave Cerulean City, Ash says that Misty was pretty amazing back there, but Misty reminds him that he still owes her a bike.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit [[Cerulean City]] again.
* [[Misty's Horsea]] is revealed to know {{m|Smokescreen}}.
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
* [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]]' {{p|Seel}} evolves into {{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym}}.
* {{an|Misty}} leaves her {{TP|Misty|Horsea}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym}})
* {{p|Seaking}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP061.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[The Sensational Sisters]]
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP061.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefairy}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Horsea}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}}; leaves)
* {{p|Horsea}} ({{OP|Misty|Horsea}}; leaves)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Seel}} ({{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; evolves)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Shellder}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:EP061 fish.png|thumb|200px|Real world fish]]
* This is the first episode in the Japanese version to feature [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]], which would last until mid-{{series|Advanced Generation}}. His lectures resumed in the early {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and continued through the {{series|XY}}.
** [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Magikarp}}
*** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Magikarp}}, splashes lively, energetic child.
* The dub title of the episode is a reference to the fairy tale story and Disney film ''{{wp|The Little Mermaid}}''.
** The play itself is also a reference to the fairy tale, although the overall premise (namely the fact that pirates were the main villains, as well as the main mermaid's overall appearance and her even being named, or at least played by a person named, "Misty") more closely resembles the Disney storyteller record ''Misty the Mischievous Mermaid''.
* Jessie and James's outfits when they appear to ruin the show appear to be based upon the ballet Swan Lake.
* Since Ash registered Dewgong underwater, the [[Pokédex]] is apparently waterproof, this also marks the first time Ash uses the Pokédex underwater.
* Unlike its pre-evolution {{p|Ekans}}, [[Jessie's Arbok]] is shown to have the ability to breathe underwater. [[James's Weezing]] however, is less dense than water and immediately floats to the surface.
* The DVD and VHS releases of this episode incorrectly place it directly after ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', as that episode takes chronologically place right before Ash's gang heads to [[Cinnabar Island]].
* The book ''[[Splashdown in Cerulean City]]'' is based on this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Water'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* It's revealed that {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} is unable to breathe underwater, despite being a Water-type Pokémon.
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world|Real world fish]] are seen in an aquarium inside the Cerulean Gym, instead of additional Generation I fish Pokémon {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Seaking}}, and {{p|Goldeen}}.
* This is one of [[Team Rocket mottos#Variations in the original series|many episodes]] in which a variation of the Team Rocket motto is given. In the last line, Meowth replaces "Meowth, that's right" with "Meowth, that's wet".

===Errors===
* The swords Misty's sisters are using are made of rubber, however when Daisy unleashes her sword as she is about to go on stage, it has a metal sound effect.
* When Pikachu falls in the water, his mouth doesn't move when he says "Pika-Pi".
* Despite Arbok fighting in the water, it is said that only Water Pokémon could do so. However, many real snakes have the ability to survive and fight under water, which may explain why Arbok can do so.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), {{so|Viridian City}} (Pokémon TV)
* The underwater ballet poster in the Cerulean Gym had its text translated for the dubbed version.
* Ash compares the mermaid on the poster to Misty in the dub, while he comments on the oddness of the gym doing swimming and underwater ballet shows in the original.
* Lily guilt-trips Misty by saying the customers will be disappointed in the dub, but she simply teases her inexperience in the original.
* Lily starts narrating the ballet's plot earlier in the dub; in the original she starts by saying she's more worthy for the role but is being kind by giving it to Misty.
* When Brock and Ash are applauding the ballet rehearsal, they specifically complement the prince and the Seel respectively in the dub. In the original they simply complemented the story in general.
* James’ quip that “next time [they’ll] steal men’s close” was originally just a remark on the magnificence of their plan.
* The sign that says “Metamon Coffee & Tea” had the word {{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} digitally erased from it.
* In the final exchange of the dub, Ash complements Misty’s performance while Misty tells him flattery won’t make her forget about her destroyed [[Bicycle|bike]]. In the original, Ash reaffirms his original suspicion of the gym while Misty tells him not to think much of it.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|華籃道館！！水中的戰鬥|Huálán (Cerulean) Gym!! Underwater Battle}}
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|da={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the Mermaid}}
|nl={{tt|De Misty-rieuze Zeemeermin|The Misty-rious Mermaid}}
|fi={{tt|Merenneito Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|La sirène magique|The magic mermaid}}
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|he=מיסטי בת הים {{tt|Misty bat hayam|Misty the mermaid}}
|hi=Misty बनी मरमेड! {{tt|''Misty bani Mermaid!''|Misty became a Mermaid!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Misty, a sellő|Misty, the Mermaid}}
|it={{tt|Uno spettacolo straordinario|A spectacular show}}
|ko={{tt|이슬, 인어공주가 되다!|Dew, become a mermaid princess!}}
|no={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pl={{tt|Syrenka Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|ru={{tt|Мисти-русалочка|Misty-mermaid}}
|ro={{tt|Fecioara Misty|The Maiden Misty}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Misty la sirena!|Misty the mermaid!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Misty la sirena|Misty the mermaid}}
|sv={{tt|Den magiska sjöjungfrun|The magical mermaid}}
}}

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epcode=EP061 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Misty Mermaid |
title_ja=ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！ |
title_ja_trans=Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=September 3, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 23, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=井硲清高 |
director=岡崎幸男 |
art=林広道 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP061-EP070 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|061}}
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'''The Misty Mermaid''' (Japanese: '''ハナダジム！すいちゅうのたたかい！''' ''{{tt|Hanada|Cerulean}} Gym! Underwater Battle!'') is the 61st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 3, 1998 and in the United States on September 23, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in Cerulean City. But, Misty gets more than she bargains for when she learns that her sisters are planning an exciting underwater ballet.

==Plot==
While in [[Viridian City]], [[Misty's Horsea]], swimming in a fountain looks ill. {{an|Brock}} suggests that it needs to find a bigger pool to swim in, and so, the gang decides to head for {{an|Misty}}'s home town, [[Cerulean City]]. When they get there, they discover that [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]] are having trouble attracting crowds to their performances and have advertised Misty to be in a new performance called the "Underwater Ballet." Misty is reluctant to be a part of this at first, but finally agrees after much begging from her sisters. They then celebrate.

The whole Gym fills up with people eager to see the show. {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} are sitting among the audience, and Ash is excited to see Misty. The show starts smoothly with Misty swimming with the water Pokémon. While {{ka|Lily}} and [[Violet]] (in costume) are watching {{TRT}} attacks them and replaces them to be the antagonists of the show. {{an|Daisy}}, who had been taking tickets, hears her cue on the pre-recorded voiceover and goes to change. Ash and Brock rush past them to help Misty. Confused at this, Daisy hears banging on a nearby locker, and finds Lily and Violet bound and gagged. An underwater battle commence between Misty's and Ash's water Pokémon and [[Jessie's Arbok]]. Despite being outnumbered, Arbok is able to defend itself against Horsea, Seaking, Squirtle and Starmie.

The battle continues and the audience are completely convinced that it's all part of the show and are practically enjoying it. Although Weezing floats to the surface, unable to be underwater, Arbok dominates its opponents and rounds them up, looking to finish them off. As it looks like Arbok has won, {{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym}} fights well against Arbok and eventually evolves into {{p|Dewgong}} to freeze Team Rocket in ice. After Misty and Brock pull out the Water Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} electrocutes the water, sending Jessie, James, and Arbok upwards, hitting Meowth and the balloon, sending them blasting off once more. The crowd goes wild, an obvious fact that they enjoyed the show. Because of this, the Cerulean Gym shows are popular again.

Before departing, Misty decides to leave Horsea in the Gym, and her sisters also borrow her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. They also want {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and Pikachu as well, but Misty and Ash refuse to hand them over, but Misty offers to let them have {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, which the sisters say they aren't that desperate for. After all that, Ash and his friends bid farewell to the Sensational Sisters to continue their journey. As they leave Cerulean City, Ash says that Misty was pretty amazing back there, but Misty reminds him that he still owes her a bike.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit [[Cerulean City]] again.
* [[Misty's Horsea]] is revealed to know {{m|Smokescreen}}.
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
* [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]]' {{p|Seel}} evolves into {{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym}}.
* {{an|Misty}} leaves her {{TP|Misty|Horsea}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym}})
* {{p|Seaking}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP061.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[The Sensational Sisters]]
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP061.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefairy}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Horsea}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}}; leaves)
* {{p|Horsea}} ({{OP|Misty|Horsea}}; leaves)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Seel}} ({{OBP|Seel|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; evolves)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym|Cerulean Gym's}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Shellder}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:EP061 fish.png|thumb|200px|Real world fish]]
* This is the first episode in the Japanese version to feature [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]], which would last until mid-{{series|Advanced Generation}}. His lectures resumed in the early {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and continued through the {{series|XY}}.
** [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Magikarp}}
*** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Magikarp}}, splashes lively, energetic child.
* The dub title of the episode is a reference to the fairy tale story and Disney film ''{{wp|The Little Mermaid}}''.
** The play itself is also a reference to the fairy tale, although the overall premise (namely the fact that pirates were the main villains, as well as the main mermaid's overall appearance and her even being named, or at least played by a person named, "Misty") more closely resembles the Disney storyteller record ''Misty the Mischievous Mermaid''.
* Jessie and James's outfits when they appear to ruin the show appear to be based upon the ballet Swan Lake.
* Since Ash registered Dewgong underwater, the [[Pokédex]] is apparently waterproof, this also marks the first time Ash uses the Pokédex underwater.
* Unlike its pre-evolution {{p|Ekans}}, [[Jessie's Arbok]] is shown to have the ability to breathe underwater. [[James's Weezing]] however, is less dense than water and immediately floats to the surface.
* The DVD and VHS releases of this episode incorrectly place it directly after ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', as that episode takes chronologically place right before Ash's gang heads to [[Cinnabar Island]].
* The book ''[[Splashdown in Cerulean City]]'' is based on this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Water'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* It's revealed that {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} is unable to breathe underwater, despite being a Water-type Pokémon.
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world|Real world fish]] are seen in an aquarium inside the Cerulean Gym, instead of additional Generation I fish Pokémon {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Seaking}}, and {{p|Goldeen}}.
* This is one of [[Team Rocket mottos#Variations in the original series|many episodes]] in which a variation of the Team Rocket motto is given. In the last line, Meowth replaces "Meowth, that's right" with "Meowth, that's wet".

===Errors===
* The swords Misty's sisters are using are made of rubber, however when Daisy unleashes her sword as she is about to go on stage, it has a metal sound effect.
* When Pikachu falls in the water, his mouth doesn't move when he says "Pika-Pi".
* Despite Arbok fighting in the water, it is said that only Water Pokémon could do so. However, many real snakes have the ability to survive and fight under water, which may explain why Arbok can do so.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), {{so|Viridian City}} (Pokémon TV)
* Ash compares the mermaid on the Cerulean Gym poster to Misty in the dub, while he comments on the oddness of the gym doing swimming and underwater ballet shows in the original.
* Lily guilt-trips Misty by saying the customers will be disappointed in the dub, but she simply teases her inexperience in the original.
* Lily starts narrating the ballet's plot earlier in the dub; in the original she starts by saying she's more worthy for the role but is being kind by giving it to Misty.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AFA|bordercolor=FAA
|zh_cmn={{tt|華籃道館！！水中的戰鬥|Huálán (Cerulean) Gym!! Underwater Battle}}
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|da={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the Mermaid}}
|nl={{tt|De Misty-rieuze Zeemeermin|The Misty-rious Mermaid}}
|fi={{tt|Merenneito Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|fr_ca={{tt|La sirène magique|The magic mermaid}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La sirène magique|The magic mermaid}}
|de={{tt|Bezaubernde Meerjungfrau|Magical mermaid}}
|he=מיסטי בת הים {{tt|Misty bat hayam|Misty the mermaid}}
|hi=Misty बनी मरमेड! {{tt|''Misty bani Mermaid!''|Misty became a Mermaid!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Misty, a sellő|Misty, the Mermaid}}
|it={{tt|Uno spettacolo straordinario|A spectacular show}}
|ko={{tt|이슬, 인어공주가 되다!|Dew, become a mermaid princess!}}
|no={{tt|Havfruen Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pl={{tt|Syrenka Misty|Misty the mermaid}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Sereia Misty|The Misty Mermaid}}
|ru={{tt|Мисти-русалочка|Misty-mermaid}}
|ro={{tt|Fecioara Misty|The Maiden Misty}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Misty la sirena!|Misty the mermaid!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Misty la sirena|Misty the mermaid}}
|sv={{tt|Den magiska sjöjungfrun|The magical mermaid}}
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colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Clefairy Tales |
title_ja=ピッピＶＳプリン |
title_ja_trans=Pippi VS Purin |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=September 10, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 25, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Ondo|ポケモン音頭]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
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director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
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'''Clefairy Tales''' (Japanese: '''ピッピＶＳプリン''' ''{{tt|Pippi|Clefairy}} VS {{tt|Purin|Jigglypuff}}'') is the 62nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 10, 1998 and in the United States on September 25, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear. While searching for their missing things, the group find themselves mixed up in a close encounter that's really out of this world!

==Plot==
{{an|Jigglypuff}} sings its song in the woods, putting a {{p|Pidgey}} and a {{p|Caterpie}} to sleep. After scribbling on their faces, it sees a {{wp|UFO}} land. Jigglypuff walks over to it to see some {{p|Clefairy}} get out.

{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} are eating ice cream when a Clefairy walks up to them. They chase Clefairy, but while they are gone, more Clefairy steal their ice cream and [[bag|backpacks]]. When Ash and his friends go to [[Officer Jenny]], they discover that many others have been robbed as well. A man named [[Oswald]] believes this to be the work of {{wp|aliens}}.

While searching for the aliens, they see a UFO land in front of them. Two aliens come out and abduct Pikachu, but they are really [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in disguise. They put Pikachu in a glass container that absorbs electricity into a lightbulb. The UFO is really being operated by {{MTR}}, using a crane. Ash summons his {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, which brings down the UFO. Before the battle with {{TRT}} can continue, Clefairy appears, and Oswald's scanner says that it is an alien. It says the same thing about Jigglypuff when it shows up. When the scanner says Misty is an alien (although it might really be reacting to Togepi), she knocks it out of his hand, breaking it. Oswald then says "You broke my scanner! It took me weeks to ensemble that scanner! What if I can't find the comic book I ordered it from?"

A Clefairy grabs Pikachu and runs off with him, still trapped in his shockproof container. Ash, Misty, Brock, Oswald, Togepi, and Jigglypuff chase after it and go down a hole into an underground cave. There they see the Clefairy have been using their stolen items to build a spaceship attached to a rocket, and they plan to use Pikachu's electricity to power it and make it blast off. Ash, Misty, Oswald, Togepi, and Jigglypuff enter while Brock goes back to tell Officer Jenny. Team Rocket also enters, intending to steal Pikachu and all the Clefairy.

Inside the ship, Jigglypuff defeats all the Clefairy except for the leader, in the cockpit, where Oswald tries to pull a lever, but it breaks off. It turns out to be Jigglypuff's microphone/marker, which Jigglypuff takes and then sings its song, putting everyone inside the ship to sleep. The ship is timed to take off, and does. The stolen items are all lost during takeoff, and are returned to their rightful owners. The rocket, with Team Rocket still aboard, detaches from the ship and falls. Ash finds Pikachu, whose electric attacks are too powerful for his prison, shattering the glass. Ash, Misty, Pikachu, and Togepi escape from the ship, using [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]'s {{m|Vine Whip}} to grab onto a skyscraper as the ship goes into space.

Later, the Clefairy's UFO returns and lands in a small village, where Oswald gets out, inside cardboard box with a helmet, as he believes himself to be on the Clefairy's home planet. The Clefairy come out, and take more items from the inhabitants.

Ash and his friends continue their Pokémon journey, unaware that Jigglypuff is following them.

==Major events==
*{{an|Jigglypuff}} is revealed to know {{m|Pound}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP062.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Oswald]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP062.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Arcanine}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Clefairy}} (leader) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Clefairy}} (pack)
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Raichu}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: A {{p|Raichu}}, one per household; private power generator.
* The group of Clefairy from this episode later reappear in ''[[EP246|Wish Upon a Star Shape]]''.
* The episode's title is derived from "{{wp|fairy tale}}s".
* This episode title is almost identical to that of a chapter in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', which is partially based on this episode.
* A Clefairy recites its name in the end of Team Rocket's motto instead of {{MTR}}.

===Errors===
* The box for the VHS release of this episode has Oswald's name as "Orville".
* When the gang falls out of the rocket ship on to the skyscraper, they don't have Brock's backpack, but later he is seen wearing it.
* After Oswald identifies Jigglypuff as an {{wp|extraterrestrial life|alien}}, his scanner continues to beep, but the lights are no longer flashing.
* After Meowth slides down the rope, the lines on his coin are missing. They reappear in the next cut.
* When Ash and company are chasing after Clefairy, Ash is right behind Jigglypuff. Jigglypuff disappears as they enter the alley, but appears again in the next scene.
* The timer in the launch cavern marks the minutes in yellow and the seconds in red. However, when the timer is shown right before the countdown ends, the colors are reversed: the minutes in red and the seconds in yellow.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), [[My Best Friends]] (Pokémon TV)
* In the dub, Misty mentions she'll use the ice cream she's holding to bait Clefairy. When she fails, Ash quips that it might only like chocolate ice cream. In the original, she doesn't mention the ice cream at all and Ash just mentions she'll have another chance to catch Clefairy letter.
* In the dub, when the Clefairy spaceship takes off and various items fall off of it, a chef catches his kettle and talks about cooking [[Animals in the Pokémon world|chicken]]. In the original, he instead mentions the lack of his pot has been bad for business.
* In the dub, Team Rocket, disguised as aliens, mutter something that is heard as "nomékop", which is the word "Pokémon" said backwards. In the original, they just make stock alien sounds.
* The "light Bulbasaur" pun was originally James stating that it's important to conserve electricity.
* In the dub, Oswald's scanner was ordered from a comic book he lost and self-assembled. In the original, it was "the fruit of [his] sweat, tears and 2800 yen development fee".
* The "are you thinking what I'm thinking" exchange between Jessie and James was originally them mentioning how Team Rocket was going to board a rocket for the first time. Also, Meowth mentions "Cape Canasta" in the dub, a pun on [[wikipedia:Cape Canaveral|Cape Canaveral]] and the card game [[wikipedia:Canasta|Canasta]], while in the original he just mentions it's gotten noisy.
* Ash's analogy of Pikachu's electricity being like the excess air that pops a balloon was added in the dub; in the original he just repeats Misty's theory of Pikachu's electricity being too powerful.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Mimozemské Clefairy|The extraterrestrial Clefairy}}
|da={{tt|Clefairy På Spil|Clefairy at risk}}
|nl={{tt|Het Ruimteschip van Clefairy|The Spaceshift of Clefairy}}
|fi={{tt|Clefairyjen raketti|The rocket of Clefairy}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|Les envahisseurs|The invaders}}
|de={{tt|Die Piepi Legende|The Clefairy legend}}
|he=מעשיות קלפרי {{tt|ma'asiyot Clefairy|Clefairy Tales}}
|hi=Clefairy की काहाणी {{tt|''Clefairy ki Kahanai''|The Story of Clefairy}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|A Clefairy-k titka|The Secret of the Clefairy}}
|it={{tt|Arrivano gli alieni!|Here come aliens!}}
|ko={{tt|삐삐! 우주 끝까지 날아라!|Beep! Fly to the end of the universe!}}
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|pl={{tt|Inwazja Clefairyów|Clefairy's invasion}}
|pt_br={{tt|Contos Clefairy|Clefairy Tales}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Lendas da Clefairy|Clefairy Legends}}
|ro={{tt|Povești cu Clefairy|Stories with Clefairy}}
|ru={{tt|Сказка о Клафейри|Fairy-tale about Clefairy}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una historia de Clefairy!|A Clefairy tale!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Cuentos de Clefairy|Clefairy's tales}}
|sv={{tt|Clefairys rymdskepp|Clefairy's spaceship}}
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title_en=Make Room for Gloom |
title_ja=しょくぶつえんのクサイハナ |
title_ja_trans=Kusaihana of the Botanical Garden |
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broadcast_jp=October 29, 1998 |
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'''Make Room for Gloom''' (Japanese: '''しょくぶつえんのクサイハナ''' ''{{tt|Kusaihana|Gloom}} of the Botanical Garden'') is the 68th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 29, 1998 and in the United States on October 4, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Back in Pallet Town, Ash and friends meet Florinda who works at the local nursery. She's afraid that her Gloom is not evolving into a Vileplume because she's not training it properly. When Team Rocket bursts in and attempts to steal Gloom, everyone sees just how strong a Pokémon can become—through love.

==Plot==
Back home at [[Pallet Town]], it's another day at the Ketchum residence. {{an|Brock}} is up making breakfast as {{Ash}} is awakened by a combination of [[Mimey]] sweeping over his head and {{AP|Pikachu}} shocking him awake when Mimey does the same to Pikachu. This awakens {{an|Misty}}, who was sleeping in Ash's bunk. Later, during breakfast, {{Delia}} asks her son to help out with her garden (as he does not appear to be training for the [[Pokémon League]]), but the thought of that reminds him of some "serious training" that he needs to do in the mountains - something that is news to Misty. Ash tries to push Misty and Brock out the door as quickly as possible, telling them aside that laboring in the family garden would leave him too tired to train; at last, they run off when Delia tells them to get three-to-four hundred pounds of fertilizer from the [[Xanadu Nursery]].

After running away, they take a rest. They encounter a greenhouse, which Ash tells Misty and Brock is the Xanadu Nursery, a childhood stomping ground. He recalls that the owner had moved away when he was a child and he does not know the new owner. When Brock peers inside and finds an attractive woman, all Ash sees is a {{p|Gloom}}, making Misty believe both are hallucinating. They are interrupted by a gardener who wields a watering device that resembles a flamethrower.

Introducing himself as [[Potter]], he describes the Xanadu Nursery as a place which attracts {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. On hearing this, Ash sends {{AP|Bulbasaur}} out to enjoy the place, as Brock inquires about the girl that he saw: he learns that she is named [[Florinda Showers|Florinda]] and is the new owner of the Xanadu Nursery. Just then, Bulbasaur sniffs a bunch of Stun Stem, a plant which produces pollen that can paralyze, much like {{m|Stun Spore}}, which knocks it out cold. Florinda and Gloom appear, and Florinda advises Ash to take Bulbasaur with her for treatment. Thanks to Gloom (who has developed an immunity to Stun Stem by being exposed to it for so long), Bulbasaur recovers. As the two Grass Pokémon play, Brock and Florinda talk privately.

Florinda inherited the Xanadu Nursery (run by her family for generations), but she does not feel confident in her abilities because she is not able to make Gloom [[Evolution|evolve]], even with the help of a [[Leaf Stone]]. It is apparently not because of love, as Gloom is almost never gloomy. Just then, {{an|Professor Oak}} appears, revealing the Leaf Stone that Florinda has purchased to be a fake. As everyone tries to help Florinda cope with the situation, Florinda describes the three people who sold them the false Leaf Stone: {{TRT}}.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket themselves are at the nursery, looking for the right Pokémon to steal. After encountering the Stun Stem, they decide to harvest it instead, as it could help them. Back upstairs, Brock swears to Florinda that he will find a real Leaf Stone, but Ash dissuades him, reminding him that Leaf Stones are hard to come by. Brock instead swears to Florinda that he will find Team Rocket and bring justice, but Ash also points out that usually Team Rocket find them first. As if on cue, alarms sound, as Potter learns that plants are being stolen from the nursery. Sure enough, they discover Team Rocket. Though Bulbasaur manages to tie up the thieves, {{MTR}}, though he is a bit late, unleashes a bomb made of the stolen Stun Stem to incapacitate nearly everyone. With Florinda (who evaded the Stun Stem) and Gloom the only able-bodied defenders left, Brock urges Florinda to attack, as Team Rocket manages to steal the incapacitated Pikachu. Jessie and James send {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to deal with Gloom and Florinda is surprised at Gloom's battling ability when it uses {{m|Double Team}} to get Arbok and Weezing to hit each other. Meanwhile, Pikachu manages to bite Jessie's arm, and frees itself, landing behind Bulbasaur, as Brock continues to coach Florinda, telling her that Team Rocket is now open to a more powerful attack. Though Florinda is not confident that {{m|SolarBeam}} will do the trick, Gloom sends Team Rocket flying with it.

Later, after everyone has been treated, Florinda thanks Brock, noting that Gloom is strong as it is, and that it does not need to evolve. Florinda states that now she has the confidence to run the nursery with a special someone, which causes Brock to fall over. But when he recovers from fantasizing, he finds that Florinda has already proposed to Potter, and that they plan to run the nursery together. Brock feeling rejected, Ash tries to console him, telling him that he will meet more women who will reject him. As Ash heads back to town with his friends, he is reminded that he has spent a day not training for the Pokémon League.

==Major events==
* [[Jessie's Arbok]] is revealed to know {{m|Toxic}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP068.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Florinda Showers]]
* [[Potter]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP068.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefable}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Gloom}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Florinda]]'s)
* {{p|Dodrio}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Machop}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Alphabetically, the {{tt|very last|Japanese name is Wanriky}}, {{p|Machop}}.
* [[Type: Wild]] replaced [[Meowth's Song]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Ash mentions that Brock will find tons of more girls that will reject him. To be exact, Brock found over five hundred more girls that rejected him in his tenure in the anime.
* The events of this episode immediately follow those of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* The beginning of the episode with a {{p|Dodrio}} shouting its cry like a rooster is similar to a scene in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* Real world animals are mentioned in this episode: when Poké-nip is described, it says that it has the same effect on Pokémon as catnip does on cats.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is stealing the Stun Stem, they are all shown to be wearing surgical masks. However, in the next scene, Jessie's mouth is seen moving, and the masks disappear completely in all scenes afterward.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]
* The "two eggs sunny side down" were originally sunny side up, and the "super secret recipe mystery omelet" was originally fried eggs with soy sauce.
* Ash's "really tough training" on the mountain was originally referring to him meditating under a waterfall.
* Delia asks for a cartful of herbs in the original as opposed to 300 or 400 pounds of fertilizer.
* In the original, [[Xanadu Nursery]] is named after [[Florinda Showers]], being called ''Murasame (Showers) Botanical Gardens''.
** Its name in English is a likely reference to one of Coleridge's most well-known poems, ''Kubla Khan'', in which a greenhouse-like "pleasure dome" is featured. In Japanese, ''murasame'' refers to an intermittent autumn rain which falls lightly and heavily in rhythmical spurts.
* As Ash and his friends are walking to Xanadu Nursery in the original version, Brock quotes the Chinese poem Spring View (春望) when referring to how run-down it is. Ash mistakes the thick grass and trees he speaks of as steak fries, prompting Misty to berate him for his gluttony. In the dub, he simply talks about how beautiful the garden is before they encounter Gloom.
* Ash's "misty over a gloom" comment that offended Misty was originally a misunderstanding of the words ''Kusaihana'' (Gloom's Japanese name) and ''kusai'' (stinky).
** Also, Ash's backstory of the garden's former owner moving away was dub-only.
* The signs explaining Pokénip and Stun Stem originally did not have their names written on them.
* Brock's comment about Gloom not getting "gloomy" was originally another ''Kusaihana''/''kusai'' pun.
* Florinda taught Gloom Solar Beam after she saw it in a magazine in the dub, but to honor her family in the original.
* Ash did not originally mention that "plenty of other girls [will] reject [Brock]" in the original. He merely tells him not to worry then reminds him they have to get herbs for Delia.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|植物園的臭臭花|Gloom of the Botanical Garden}}
|cs={{tt|Návštěva u Glooma|An attendance at Gloom}}
|da={{tt|En Boom For Gloom|A Boom For Gloom}}
|nl={{tt|Ruim Baan voor Gloom|Rein for Gloom}}
|fi={{tt|Mutta mitä tekee Gloom?|But what does Gloom do?}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Talents cachés|Hidden talents}}
|de={{tt|Terror im Treibhaus|Terror in the greenhouse}}
|he=פנו דרך לגלום {{tt|panu derech leGloom|Сlear the way for Gloom}}
|hi=Gloom ने मचादी धूम {{tt|''Gloom ne macha di dhoom!''|Gloom created a boom!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Gloom a kertben|Gloom in the Garden}}
|it={{tt|Insidia verde|Green peril}}
|ko=냄새꼬! 로켓단을 물리쳐라!
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|pl={{tt|Pokój dla Glooma|Room for Gloom}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Abram Alas para o Gloom|Clear the Way for Gloom}}
|ro={{tt|Faceți loc pentru Gloom|Make way for Gloom}}
|ru={{tt|Место для Глума|Place for Gloom}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hagan espacio para Gloom!|Make room for Gloom!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Haced sitio a Gloom|Make room for Gloom}}
|sv={{tt|En falsk bladsten|A false Leaf Stone}}
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'''The Pi-Kahuna''' (Japanese: '''なみのりピカチュウのでんせつ''' ''The Legend of the Surfing Pikachu'') is the 67th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 22, 1998 and in the United States on October 2, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In an effort to train hard and maintain top shape for the Pokémon League, Ash decides to try some surfing. When he hits rough waters, a surfer named Victor comes to the rescue and tells Ash about a gigantic wave called Humungadunga which hits the island just once every 20 years. Having failed to ride the wave in his youth, Victor is afraid to try again so Ash and Pikachu must provide Victor with the confidence he needs to conquer Humungadunga!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, {{pkmn|training}} for the [[Pokémon League]], are jogging on a cliff-side road. Ash, decked out in his white and orange shirt, is ahead of {{an|Misty}} (in her blue suit) and {{an|Brock}} (in his basketball jersey). However, Ash's progress has stopped when a truck passes by, spewing its exhaust in its wake. Blinded, Ash does not see that he is in the path of another truck heading in his direction. Misty and Brock look in horror as Ash is seemingly hit by the truck. Fortunately, the truck had swerved out of the way, leaving Ash unharmed, but it has created a large pileup behind him. [[Officer Jenny]] quickly arrives to defuse the volatile arguments caused by Ash and the drivers, who quickly speed off. As Ash wonders why the road would be so crowded, Officer Jenny tells them that it is the surfing season, and that the famous wave, Humungadunga, is coming. Surfers from all over have tried to ride the Humungadunga, which only appears once every 20 years, and plant their flag at the top of a rock, much like a famous surfer named Jan had done some 40 years ago.

Ash decides to also try surfing out, but his first go-around does not bode well. He wipes out often, and when on one occasion his foot cramps up, he is saved by an older man and his Pikachu, whose tail glows before a wave arrives. As Ash recovers, Misty and Brock introduce him to {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} and his [[Puka|Pikachu]], Puka, who had help saved him from drowning. As {{AP|Pikachu}} meets Puka outside and watch the sea together, {{TRT}}, in the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Gyarados submarine]], plots to steal both.

In the mean time, Victor's past is revealed: 40 years ago, he had been a young surfer, who had tried to emulate Jan. Although his skills were not good, Jan eventually took him under his wing, teaching him all about surfing. After Jan had conquered Humungadunga and planted his flag atop the rock, he had given his own surfboard to Victor, simply saying "You can do it, too". With that, Jan had left to see the world. 20 years later, the Humungadunga had arrived, but he had failed. Discouraged, he was about to give up on surfing, but he then saw a [[Puka|Pikachu]] that had been cast away on a tiny raft.

This was when he first met Puka, and since then, the two have worked as a team: Puka had the ability to sense the waves, emitting a bluish glow when a big wave had approached, and it had helped the two conquer many big waves on the island—Humungadunga was the only one that they have yet to conquer.

However, Victor's reverie is interrupted by Team Rocket, who have kidnapped both Pikachu and Puka. Diving down to make their getaway (with Pikachu straining to break himself and Puka out of their glass cage), Team Rocket encounter some real {{p|Gyarados}} in its mating season. The Gyarados is none too pleased, attacking the submarine and finishing off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, causing the now-destroyed submarine to launch into the air and sending Team Rocket blasting off, but freeing Pikachu and Puka.

Chasing after them on a boat, Ash manages to have {{AP|Bulbasaur}} catch Pikachu, but Puka falls into the water. Victor himself dives into the water, and using Jan's surfboard, manages to rescue Puka. However, the waves become more fierce, and Brock (now driving the boat) is forced to retreat before the boat capsizes, leaving Victor and Puka alone in the water. Just then, Puka begins to glow - a sign that Humungadunga is coming.

Ash and his friends are warned by Officer Jenny to evacuate the beach and stand as far back as possible. Worried about Victor and Puka's safety from atop a nearby cliff, they are relieved when they find Victor and Puka riding the wave. As for the two, they manage to position themselves close to the rock, and manage to plant their flag atop the rock, next to Jan's. Back on shore, as Ash congratulates Victor for achieving his lifelong goal, Victor turns to a small group of young surfers, simply saying to them what he had been told so long ago: "Hey, you can do it, too."

As the episode closes, Team Rocket is seen being surrounded by Gyarados, atop a rock with half of their submarine.

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP067.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{OBP|Victor|EP067}}
* [[Jan]] (flashback)
* Multiple surfers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP067.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gloom}} (''U.S. and international''), {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Puka]]) (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OBP|Victor|EP067}}'s; [[Puka]])
* {{p|Gyarados}} (multiple)
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==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Different Shirt.png|thumb|200px|The T-shirt]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Fearow}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Fearow}}, you may not peck, Fearow.
* This is the second time, if banned episodes are included, Ash, Misty, and Brock all wear [[List of clothing in the anime|different clothes]] for the entire episode (the previous time was ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', where they wore swimming suits).
* This episode is the first in which Ash's swimsuit from the {{series|Advanced Generation}} is seen.
* This episode references the [[Pikachu's Beach]] minigame from {{game|Yellow}}.
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the surfing term, {{wp|Kahuna#Non-Hawaiian uses|The Big Kahuna}}.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 1: Pikachu'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book, "{{OBP|Surf's Up, Pikachu!|Pokémon Junior}}" was based on this episode.
* Music from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' is played during the episode.

===Errors===
[[File:EP067 Error.png|thumb|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}}'s miscolored tail]]
* Though it is said many times that surfers from all around the world congregate to attempt to surf the Humungadunga, when the wave actually hits, Victor is the only one riding it. Everyone else evacuates the beach.
* In a shot near the beginning of the episode, Pikachu's tail is brown with a yellow base, rather than the other way around.
* In the flashback picture of Jan, his hair is blonde. However, when Victor has a flashback of Jan his hair is brown. This is also true in the picture of Jan and Victor.
* When Young Victor is surfing on his stomach, his board has the design of an Ampharos, a Pokémon that was not yet released. All other times his board is a Pikachu.
* In the flashback, Puka's eyes are brown, up until it gets on the wave, where only its left eye was blue. Both were blue when Victor was holding it.
* When Victor puts Puka on his board during the storm, his board is blue.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Double Trouble]]
* Misty originally references her title from the games, "The Tomboyish Mermaid", when she runs into the water.
* There was originally no narration during the scene where Jan gives Victor his surfboard.
* In the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese}} dub, {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} is named Vítor Brás. This is likely a reference to his voice actor Rui Luís de Brás.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AFA|bordercolor=FAA
|zh_cmn={{tt|踏浪皮卡丘的傳說|Legend of the Surfing Pikachu}}
|cs={{tt|Čarovný Pikachu|The charming Pikachu}}
|da={{tt|Den Pika Stora Bølge|The Pika Large Wave}}
|nl={{tt|De Pi-Kahuna|The Pi-Kahuna}}
|fi={{tt|Keisariaalto|The emperor wave}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le Pi-Kahuna|The Pi-Kahuna}}
|de={{tt|Die große Welle|The big wave}}
|he=פי-קהונה ''Pi-Kahuna''
|hi=Puka और Victor का कमाल! {{tt|''Puka aur Victor ka kamaal!''|The Feat of Puka and Victor!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|A nagy hullám|The Big Wave}}
|it={{tt|La grande onda|The surge}}
|ko=파도타기 피카츄의 전설!
|no={{tt|Pi-Kahuna|Pi-Kahuna}}
|pl={{tt|Wielka fala|The big wave}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Pi-Kahuna|The Pi-Kahuna}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Pi-Kahuna|The Pi-Kahuna}}
|ro={{tt|Pi-Kahuna|Pi-Kahuna}}
|ru={{tt|Пи-Кахуна|Pi-Kahuna}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La Pi-Kahuna!|The Pi-Kahuna!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La Pi-Kahuna!|The Pi-Kahuna!}}
|sv={{tt|Den stora vågen|The great wave}}
}}

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