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'''Dueling Heroes''' (Japanese: '''うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル！！''' ''Whirlpool Cup! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!!''), is the 216th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 20, 2001 and in the United States on October 26, 2002.
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'''Dueling Heroes''' (Japanese: '''うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Whirlpool Cup|Whirl Cup}}! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!!''), is the 216th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 20, 2001, and in the United States on October 26, 2002.
 
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== Synopsis ==
==Blurb==
The day begins with everyone waiting for the [[Whirl Cup]] Colosseum  as the water drains out somewhat. Soon all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and audience watch {{jo|Maya}}, the "[[Lance]]" (if you will) of the Whirl Cup. She congratulates them as well as wishing them a little luck. She then puts her staff that has a sapphire at the end towards the sun which makes the area glow bluish for a while. The prize given to the winning trainer is [[Type-enhancing item#Mystic Water|a pendant]] that helps the {{t|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who wears it. [[Team Rocket]], acting like vendors, gazes upon the staff more than the pendant. They find a scheme to try to snatch it.
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<i>As the final round of the Whirl Cup begins, Ash and Misty must each face formidable opponents. Ash has his Kingler transferred from Oak's lab in preparation, but when he and his Totodile begin their first battle, they must face an opponent with a powerful Kingdra. Misty also faces a challenging duel with an experienced opponent and his Qwilfish. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sets about stealing an ancient jewel used in a reward ceremony to be performed for the tournament's victor.</i>
 
==Plot==
A large crowd has gathered in the stands and the participating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are in gondolas as the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament's opening ceremony begins. The announcer explains the history of the event and brings everyone's attention to the Sea Priestess, {{jo|Maya}}. She greets the contestants and wishes them good luck. Maya shines her [[Sea Spirit|Great Sea Spirit Sapphire]] towards the sun, and {{TRT}} who are working as food vendors, spots their next target to steal. Maya evokes the Sea Spirit Union, and a blue light washes over the entire stadium complex to bring forth the energy of all {{t|Water}} Pokémon. The announcer declares that the prize given to the crowned Alpha Omega will be a [[Mystic Water]] pendant.


The way the Whirl Cup tournament goes is a two "block" division, {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} are in block "A". Ash notices he only has {{AP|one Water Pokémon|Totodile}}, so he calls [[Professor Oak]] to swap a Pokémon for {{AP|Kingler}}. He puts in {{AP|Bayleef}} and he gets Kingler. Back at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], Oak releases Bayleef, but Bayleef gets a little scared of Oak and runs around eventually ramming into Oak. The first day all contestants in block A fight off. Ash and Misty sort of get into a fight before the first match begins but {{an|Brock}} helps settle things out.
In the lead-up to the tournament, Ash and Misty get into a heated argument over who will win. Brock cools down the argument and then reminds Ash that he only has {{AP|one Water Pokémon|Totodile}}, so Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} from the [[Pokémon Center]]. At Oak’s suggestion, Ash sends through his {{AP|Bayleef}} and receives {{AP|Kingler}}. Back at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], Oak calls out Bayleef, but Bayleef's obsession with being with Ash causes her to go into a panic, and she eventually rams into Oak.  


The second round of Block A pits Ash against {{jo|Christopher}}. Ash uses Totodile for this round and his opponent calls out {{p|Kingdra}}. Ash takes a quick scan on it and Brock in the bleachers comments to Misty that Ash might not have a good time with this one. Being {{2t|Water|Dragon}}, Totodile's Water [[Move|attacks]] are practically useless. Ash takes the lead and commands Totodile to dive under the water but Kingdra counters with a {{m|Twister}}. Totodile snaps out of it and lands on one of the platforms. After that Kingdra shoots a {{m|Hydro Pump}} at Totodile, but Totodile simply walks along the water and gets close enough to do {{m|Bite}}, but Kingdra dives, Totodile doing the same. Kingdra releases a {{m|SmokeScreen}} that covers up the water. With no other option, Ash tells Totodile to jump out of the water. The battle comes to a standstill because it was expected that Ash would have Totodile risk it and jump back in. Fed up, the trainer tells Kingdra to jump up and try another Hydro Pump. Ash however tells Totodile to use Bite on Kingdra, aiming for the snout. Totodile is successful and plugs up Kingdra's snout causing all the water to hold back. After a while Totodile releases and Kingdra goes flying across and eventually getting [[fainting|knocked out]]. Ash wins the match! After the match, Team Rocket is still devising a plan to get Maya's staff. Except a supervisor comes by and they seem to have a strong patriotism to the sales pitch. Later that night Misty stares at the coliseum from the [[Pokémon Center]] window thinking. Ash notices and they have the talk about what will happen if they end up battling each other.
The sixth match of the first round pits Ash against {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}. Ash uses Totodile for this round and his opponent calls out a {{p|Kingdra}} from its [[Lure Ball]]. Ash scans Kingdra with his [[Pokédex]] and is pleased to see a tough opponent. However, Brock, who is in the bleachers, comments that Ash might not have a good time with this one because it's a dual {{t|Water}} and {{type|Dragon}}, making Totodile's Water [[Move|attacks]] practically useless. Ash takes the lead and commands Totodile to dive under the water, but Kingdra counters with a {{m|Twister}}. Christopher orders Kingdra to stop the Twister causing Totodile to freefall. Kingdra aims a {{m|Water Gun}} blast, but Totodile lands on one of the platforms. Christopher decides that a {{m|Hydro Pump}} attack is in order, but Totodile dodges the attack and gets close enough to {{m|Headbutt}} the {{pkmn|category|Dragon Pokémon}}. Kingdra dives to evade and Totodile does the same. Kingdra releases a {{m|Smokescreen}} to cloud the water. With no other option, Ash tells Totodile to jump out of the water. The battle comes to a standstill as Ash anticipates Kingdra's next move. Totodile begins to dance around, and Ash takes that as a sign that everything will be fine. Fed up, Christopher has Kingdra resurface and try another Hydro Pump attack. However, Totodile {{m|Bite}}s onto Kingdra's snout, effectively stopping the Hydro Pump. With Kingdra being unable to release the water, it swells to enormous proportions as a result. After a while, Totodile releases his jaw and Kingdra goes flying across the stadium. It hits the water field hard and floats to the surface, [[fainting|knocked out]]. Ash wins the match and can advance to the next round. After the match, Team Rocket is still devising a plan to get Maya's staff, but they are interrupted when another staff member tells them that there are more hungry customers to serve.


The third round of Block A has Misty battling {{OBP|Harrison|Whirl Cup}}. Harrison is one of the older trainers, so he has a snobbish attitude when he steps up to the arena. The match is on, {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} against {{p|Qwilfish}}. Qwilfish begins the match by shooting a {{m|Water Gun}} but Corsola reflects it back with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Seeing that this tactic won't work Harrison tells it to start swallowing water. As the announcer says that this is used for preparing a volley of spikes, Misty thinks fast. Qwilfish soon releases {{m|Spike Cannon}} and so does Corsola. The two attacks explode in mid air knocking Corsola back but Qwilfish took refuge in the waters. Taking advantage of this Qwilfish makes a {{m|Tackle}} attack to Corsola. Worried that Corsola is going to burn out anytime, Misty tells it to use {{m|Recover}}, however Qwilfish has already started up another Tackle. By the time Corsola recovered, Qwilfish already zeroed in. Corsola and Qwilfish dive down and Qwilfish reappears, but so does Corsola, below Qwilfish. Qwilfish is stuck on Corsola's head and can't do much about this so it just swims around. Misty finally gets an idea and tells Corsola to use Spike Cannon. Corsola fires the Spike Cannon sending Qwilfish sky-high, Misty winning the match! During the battle, Team Rocket make their move towards Maya's staff but they failed. [[Officer Jenny]] is there and notices them, so they quickly get out their snacks-for-sale and pretend they were going to sell them.
Overnight, Misty stares at the Colosseum from her [[Pokémon Center]] room window. Ash offers her some reassurance, and Misty declares that she is simply excited about the upcoming match. Day two of the Whirl Cup begins, and Misty goes up against {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}} in the ninth match. Harrison is one of the older Trainers, so he has a snobbish attitude when he steps up to the arena. The match is on, {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} against {{p|Qwilfish}}. Qwilfish begins the match by shooting a Water Gun, but Corsola reflects it back with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Seeing that this tactic won't work, Harrison orders Quilfish to start swallowing water. As the announcer says that this is used for preparing a volley of spikes, Misty thinks fast. Qwilfish soon releases a {{m|Pin Missile}} barrage and so Corsola counters with {{m|Spike Cannon}}. The two attacks explode in mid-air knocking Corsola back, but Qwilfish took refuge in the waters. Taking advantage of this, Qwilfish strikes Corsola with a {{m|Take Down}} attack. Worried that Corsola is going to burn out anytime, Misty tells it to use {{m|Recover}}, but Qwilfish has already prepared to use Take Down again. By the time Corsola has recovered its stamina, Qwilfish's attack hits. Corsola and Qwilfish dip into the water, but the pair resurface and Quilfish is revealed to be stuck in Corsola’s crown of horns. Misty finally gets an idea and tells Corsola to use Spike Cannon. Corsola fires a close-range Spike Cannon blast which sends Qwilfish sky-high, and Misty wins the match. During the battle, Team Rocket makes their move toward Maya's staff, but [[Officer Jenny]] orders them to leave the restricted area, which foils their attempt.


Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash and Misty wait for the results of the tournament, which inevitably turns out that Ash is up against Misty for the next round!
Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash and Misty congratulate each other on making it to the second round. A large commotion alerts the group to the screen featuring the matchups for tomorrow's second-round battles. It turns out that Ash is up against Misty for the next round, and the two friends stare at each other in shock.
 
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} sends {{AP|Bayleef}} to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in exchange for his {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Ash defeats {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}} and advances to the second round.
* {{an|Misty}} defeats {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}} and advances to the second round.
* Ash and Misty learn that they are set to battle each other in the second round.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{jo|Maya}}


== Major events ==
<!-- Events such as captures, releases go here. -->
* {{Ash}} recalls {{AP|Kingler}} to his [[party|team]] for the [[Whirl Cup]] and sends {{AP|Bayleef}} to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} get through the first round of the [[Whirl Cup]], and learn they are to battle each other in the next round.
=== Debuts ===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Kingdra}}
* {{p|Qwilfish}}
* {{p|Qwilfish}}
* {{p|Kingdra}}


== Characters ==
======English dub debuts======
=== Humans ===
* {{p|Dragonair}}
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP216.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{jo|Maya}}
* {{jo|Maya}}
* {{jo|Christopher}}
* {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}
* {{OBP|Harrison|Whirl Cup}}
* {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}
* [[Marcellus]] (recap)
* [[Whirl Cup]] competitors
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===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP216.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Aipom}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Kingdra}} ''(Japan)''


=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}})
* {{p|Kingdra}} ({{jo|Christopher}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Kingdra}} ({{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}'s)
* {{p|Qwilfish}} ({{OBP|Harrison|Whirl Cup}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Qwilfish}} ({{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}'s)
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Squirtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wartortle}}
* {{p|Wartortle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Seaking}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Magikarp}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Gyarados}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dragonair}}
* {{p|Dragonair}} (Trainer's; English debut)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Azumarill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Quagsire}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Remoraid}} (Trainer's)
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==Trivia==
* This episode included music from the ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* This is one of the few episodes in which {{TRT}} does not blast off.
* {{AP|Bayleef}}'s behavior after being stored and seeing {{an|Professor Oak}} is similar to {{AP|Aipom}}'s own behavior in ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]''.
* {{p|Dragonair}}, ineligible for the [[Whirl Cup]] due to being only {{type|Dragon}}, is depicted while {{jo|Maya}} gives her opening speech.


== Trivia ==
===Errors===
* This is one of the few episodes in which Team Rocket does not blast off.
* {{an|Brock}} says that {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}, being part {{t|Rock}}, would have been in serious trouble if {{p|Qwilfish}}'s {{m|Water Gun}} hit it. This is incorrect, as Corsola receives neutral damage from Water-type moves.
* Bayleef's behavior after been stored and seeing Oak is similar to {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}'s in ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]''.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Qwilfish's {{m|Take Down}} is called {{m|Headbutt}}.
**Coincidentally, the Pokémon for [[Who's That Pokémon?]] is Aipom.


=== Errors ===
===Dub edits===
* Dragonair, ineligible for the Whirl Cup due to being only {{type2|Dragon}}, is depicted while Maya gives her opening speech.
* [[Ash's Totodile]]'s {{m|Headbutt}} was referred as {{m|Skull Bash}} in the dub. In addition, Totodile [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]] Skull Bash in the {{pkmn|games}}.
=== Dub edits ===


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Héros de duel|Heroes of battle}}'''
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
* German. '''{{tt|Duell der Helden!|Duel of heroes!}}'''
|bg={{tt|Участници в дуел|Dueling heroes}}
* Hebrew: '''סיבוב ראשון''' ''{{tt|sivuv rishon|First Round}}''
|zh_cmn={{tt|漩渦列島大賽，在水的運動場大戰鬥！|Whirlpool cup, big battle at the water colosseum}}
* Italian: '''{{tt|La prima fase|First round}}'''
|nl={{tt|Strijdende Helden|Battling heroes}}
* Mandarin: '''{{tt|漩渦列島大賽，在水的運動場大戰鬥！|Whirlpool Cup, Big Battle at the Water Colosseum}}'''
|de={{tt|Duell der Helden!|Duel of heroes!}}
* Portuguese:
|fr_eu={{tt|Héros de duel|Heroes of battle}}
** Brazilian Portuguese: '''{{tt|Duelo entre Heróis|Duel among Heroes}}'''
|he=סיבוב ראשון {{tt|''Sivuv rishon''|First round}}
** European Portuguese: '''{{tt|Duelo entre Iguais|Duel between Equals}}'''
|hi=समुंदर की पुजारिन {{tt|''Samundar ki Pujarin''|Priestess of the sea}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
* Spanish:
|it={{tt|La prima fase|First round}}
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Héroes del duelo|Duel's heroes}}'''
|pl={{tt|Pojedynek herosów|Duel of heroes}}
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Duelo de héroes!|Heroes' duel!}}'''
|pt_br={{tt|Duelo entre Heróis|Duel among Heroes}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Duelo entre Iguais|Duel between Equals}}
|es_eu={{tt|Héroes del duelo|Duel's heroes}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Duelo de héroes!|Heroes' duel!}}
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Dueling Heroes
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  EP216  
うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル！！
Whirlpool Cup! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!!
First broadcast
Japan September 20, 2001
United States October 26, 2002
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター (Whiteberry)
Ending 前向きロケット団！
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 原口浩 Hiroshi Haraguchi
Assistant director 原口浩 Hiroshi Haraguchi
Animation director はしもとかつみ Katsumi Hashimoto
Additional credits

Dueling Heroes (Japanese: うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル！！ Whirlpool Cup! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!!), is the 216th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 20, 2001, and in the United States on October 26, 2002.

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Blurb

As the final round of the Whirl Cup begins, Ash and Misty must each face formidable opponents. Ash has his Kingler transferred from Oak's lab in preparation, but when he and his Totodile begin their first battle, they must face an opponent with a powerful Kingdra. Misty also faces a challenging duel with an experienced opponent and his Qwilfish. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sets about stealing an ancient jewel used in a reward ceremony to be performed for the tournament's victor.

Plot

A large crowd has gathered in the stands and the participating Trainers are in gondolas as the Whirl Cup tournament's opening ceremony begins. The announcer explains the history of the event and brings everyone's attention to the Sea Priestess, Maya. She greets the contestants and wishes them good luck. Maya shines her Great Sea Spirit Sapphire towards the sun, and Team Rocket who are working as food vendors, spots their next target to steal. Maya evokes the Sea Spirit Union, and a blue light washes over the entire stadium complex to bring forth the energy of all Water Pokémon. The announcer declares that the prize given to the crowned Alpha Omega will be a Mystic Water pendant.

In the lead-up to the tournament, Ash and Misty get into a heated argument over who will win. Brock cools down the argument and then reminds Ash that he only has one Water Pokémon, so Ash calls Professor Oak from the Pokémon Center. At Oak’s suggestion, Ash sends through his Bayleef and receives Kingler. Back at Professor Oak's Laboratory, Oak calls out Bayleef, but Bayleef's obsession with being with Ash causes her to go into a panic, and she eventually rams into Oak.

The sixth match of the first round pits Ash against Christopher. Ash uses Totodile for this round and his opponent calls out a Kingdra from its Lure Ball. Ash scans Kingdra with his Pokédex and is pleased to see a tough opponent. However, Brock, who is in the bleachers, comments that Ash might not have a good time with this one because it's a dual Water and Dragon-type, making Totodile's Water attacks practically useless. Ash takes the lead and commands Totodile to dive under the water, but Kingdra counters with a Twister. Christopher orders Kingdra to stop the Twister causing Totodile to freefall. Kingdra aims a Water Gun blast, but Totodile lands on one of the platforms. Christopher decides that a Hydro Pump attack is in order, but Totodile dodges the attack and gets close enough to Headbutt the Dragon Pokémon. Kingdra dives to evade and Totodile does the same. Kingdra releases a Smokescreen to cloud the water. With no other option, Ash tells Totodile to jump out of the water. The battle comes to a standstill as Ash anticipates Kingdra's next move. Totodile begins to dance around, and Ash takes that as a sign that everything will be fine. Fed up, Christopher has Kingdra resurface and try another Hydro Pump attack. However, Totodile Bites onto Kingdra's snout, effectively stopping the Hydro Pump. With Kingdra being unable to release the water, it swells to enormous proportions as a result. After a while, Totodile releases his jaw and Kingdra goes flying across the stadium. It hits the water field hard and floats to the surface, knocked out. Ash wins the match and can advance to the next round. After the match, Team Rocket is still devising a plan to get Maya's staff, but they are interrupted when another staff member tells them that there are more hungry customers to serve.

Overnight, Misty stares at the Colosseum from her Pokémon Center room window. Ash offers her some reassurance, and Misty declares that she is simply excited about the upcoming match. Day two of the Whirl Cup begins, and Misty goes up against Harrison in the ninth match. Harrison is one of the older Trainers, so he has a snobbish attitude when he steps up to the arena. The match is on, Corsola against Qwilfish. Qwilfish begins the match by shooting a Water Gun, but Corsola reflects it back with a Mirror Coat. Seeing that this tactic won't work, Harrison orders Quilfish to start swallowing water. As the announcer says that this is used for preparing a volley of spikes, Misty thinks fast. Qwilfish soon releases a Pin Missile barrage and so Corsola counters with Spike Cannon. The two attacks explode in mid-air knocking Corsola back, but Qwilfish took refuge in the waters. Taking advantage of this, Qwilfish strikes Corsola with a Take Down attack. Worried that Corsola is going to burn out anytime, Misty tells it to use Recover, but Qwilfish has already prepared to use Take Down again. By the time Corsola has recovered its stamina, Qwilfish's attack hits. Corsola and Qwilfish dip into the water, but the pair resurface and Quilfish is revealed to be stuck in Corsola’s crown of horns. Misty finally gets an idea and tells Corsola to use Spike Cannon. Corsola fires a close-range Spike Cannon blast which sends Qwilfish sky-high, and Misty wins the match. During the battle, Team Rocket makes their move toward Maya's staff, but Officer Jenny orders them to leave the restricted area, which foils their attempt.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash and Misty congratulate each other on making it to the second round. A large commotion alerts the group to the screen featuring the matchups for tomorrow's second-round battles. It turns out that Ash is up against Misty for the next round, and the two friends stare at each other in shock.

Major events

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

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts
English dub debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Aipom (US and international), Kingdra (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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Original series
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