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==Plot==
==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.
{{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, with Nidorina charging forward with a {{m|Tackle}} attack which sends Squirtle into a spin. Squirtle continues rolling while its opponent chases after it. The {{t|Water}} Pokémon makes its way up a curved rock and launches a powerful {{m|Water Gun}} which propels Nidorino into a rock. Squirtle follows up with a {{m|Skull Bash}} and knocks out its opponent, allowing Ash to advance to the third round.


It is revealed that {{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.
It is revealed that {{Gary}} was watching Ash's battle with [[Gary's cheerleaders|his cheerleaders]]. He scoffs at Ash's confidence for winning what he calls two easy matches. Gary walks off while his entourage cheers his name, seemingly 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 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.
{{an|Misty}} arrives at the group's accommodation, only to notice Ash's absence while {{an|Brock}} takes care of Ash's Pokémon. She criticises his selfishness, and the two soon reunite with Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} who are in midst of searching for a place to eat. Ash soon locates an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, where he and Misty indulge. During the meal Pikachu saves {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s life from falling cutlery, though Misty only sees Pikachu performing a seemingly dangerous stunt, warns her Pokémon not to follow suit and goes on to criticise Ash's training method.


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.
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 running everywhere in the streets to cater to all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s needs. 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. They beckon Ash and his friends over as they wait in line and [[James]], disguised in a nurses outfit with facemask, lures them into the auspicious building. Ash submits his Pokémon for healing as Brock's suspicions grow as he isn't attracted to the Center's Nurse Joy, which is soon revealed to be [[Jessie]]. While Ash and friends are talking they mention a few key words which trigger Team Rocket to recite their {{motto}} and reveal themselves. {{MTR}} clicks a button and the Pokémon Center façade falls apart as Team Rocket begin their balloon escape with Ash's Pokémon. [[Brock's Onix]] stops them and gives Ash his Pokémon back. After biting a hole into their 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.
 
Now Ash is now in the middle of the third round match with [[Pete Pebbleman]] on the Ice Field. Both Trainers are each down one Pokémon. Ash uses {{AP|Kingler}} for the battle, while Pete uses {{p|Cloyster}} for the battle. Pete orders Cloyster to {{m|Withdraw}} into its spiked shell, helping it to defend itself from Kingler's barrage of {{m|Crabhammer}}s. While Ash fears that Kingler will be exhausted, Misty and Brock encourage him 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 caught in the icy twister, but with Ash's plea it manages to stand up. Ash still recalls Kingler and sends {{AP|Pikachu}} onto the battlefield. Hoping to confuse his opponent, Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Agility}} and it narrowly evades Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}} attacks. Pete soon reveals his strategy, the Fire Blast attacks are to melt the field. The technique takes Ash by surprise, but with Brock's suggestion, Ash has Pikachu dive into the water. Misty reminds him that water conducts electricity, so Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Pete's Arcanine is defeated, and Ash is heading for the fourth round.


==Major events==
==Major events==

Revision as of 09:37, 18 July 2018

EP075 : Round One - Begin!
Original series
EP077 : The Fourth Round Rumble
Fire and Ice
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  EP076  
こおりのフィールド!ほのおのたたかい!
Ice Field! Blazing Battle!
First broadcast
Japan December 24, 1998
United States November 6, 1999
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending タイプ・ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Assistant director 井硲清高 Kiyotaka Itani
Animation director 玉川明洋 Akihiro Tamagawa
Additional credits

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.

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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 battle, on the Rock field. Both he and his opponent are down to their last Pokémon. Ash sends out Squirtle, while the opponent sends out Nidorino. Both put up a fierce fight, with Nidorina charging forward with a Tackle attack which sends Squirtle into a spin. Squirtle continues rolling while its opponent chases after it. The Water Pokémon makes its way up a curved rock and launches a powerful Water Gun which propels Nidorino into a rock. Squirtle follows up with a Skull Bash and knocks out its opponent, allowing Ash to advance to the third round.

It is revealed that Gary was watching Ash's battle with his cheerleaders. He scoffs at Ash's confidence for winning what he calls two easy matches. Gary walks off while his entourage cheers his name, seemingly jealous and a bit spiteful toward Ash.

Misty arrives at the group's accommodation, only to notice Ash's absence while Brock takes care of Ash's Pokémon. She criticises his selfishness, and the two soon reunite with Ash and Pikachu who are in midst of searching for a place to eat. Ash soon locates an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, where he and Misty indulge. During the meal Pikachu saves Togepi's life from falling cutlery, though Misty only sees Pikachu performing a seemingly dangerous stunt, warns her Pokémon not to follow suit and goes on to criticise Ash's training method.

Ash and his friends search for a Pokémon Center so Ash can heal his Pokémon before the third round. The Centers are crowded and many Nurse Joys and Jennies are running everywhere in the streets to cater to all the Trainers needs. Brock's love meter skyrockets at this rate. Team Rocket relishes this opportunity to swipe Ash's Pokémon and they do so by opening a fake Pokémon Center. They beckon Ash and his friends over as they wait in line and James, disguised in a nurses outfit with facemask, lures them into the auspicious building. Ash submits his Pokémon for healing as Brock's suspicions grow as he isn't attracted to the Center's Nurse Joy, which is soon revealed to be Jessie. While Ash and friends are talking they mention a few key words which trigger Team Rocket to recite their motto and reveal themselves. Meowth clicks a button and the Pokémon Center façade falls apart as Team Rocket begin their balloon escape with Ash's Pokémon. Brock's Onix stops them and gives Ash his Pokémon back. After biting a hole into their 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.

Now Ash is now in the middle of the third round match with Pete Pebbleman on the Ice Field. Both Trainers are each down one Pokémon. Ash uses Kingler for the battle, while Pete uses Cloyster for the battle. Pete orders Cloyster to Withdraw into its spiked shell, helping it to defend itself from Kingler's barrage of Crabhammers. While Ash fears that Kingler will be exhausted, Misty and Brock encourage him 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, knocking it out. Pete recalls Cloyster and sends out Arcanine. Kingler tries a Bubble attack, but Pete's Arcanine dodges it and uses Dragon Rage. Kingler is caught in the icy twister, but with Ash's plea it manages to stand up. Ash still recalls Kingler and sends Pikachu onto the battlefield. Hoping to confuse his opponent, Ash has Pikachu use Agility and it narrowly evades Arcanine's Fire Blast attacks. Pete soon reveals his strategy, the Fire Blast attacks are to melt the field. The technique takes Ash by surprise, but with Brock's suggestion, Ash has Pikachu dive into the water. Misty reminds him that water conducts electricity, so Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. Pete's Arcanine is defeated, and Ash is heading for the fourth round.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Koffing (US and international), Nidorino (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • In the 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.
  • As the Officer Jennys 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.
  • Misty mentions 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



EP075 : Round One - Begin!
Original series
EP077 : The Fourth Round Rumble
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