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'''Gone Corphishin'''' (Japanese: '''海辺の暴れ者、ヘイガニ登場!''' ''Roughneck of the Sea, {{tt|Heigani|Corphish}} Enters!'') is the 23rd episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 297th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 1, 2003 and in the United States on February 21, 2004.  
'''Gone Corphishin'''' (Japanese: '''海辺の暴れ者、ヘイガニ登場!''' ''Roughneck of the Sea, {{tt|Heigani|Corphish}} Enters!'') is the 23rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 297th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 1, 2003, and in the United States on February 21, 2004.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>The episode opens with Team Rocket lounging on the beach when suddenly a mysterious creature zooms along the beach and launches Team Rocket out of sight. Later on, Ash and his friends are relaxing and doing their laundry on the same beach. Ash is busy teaching his Pokémon how to meditate. The unnamed creature from before begins to carry off the gang's tent. Wurmple uses String Shot to try to stop it, but is unsuccessful and the creature escapes.
<i>The episode opens with Team Rocket lounging on the beach when suddenly a mysterious creature zooms along the beach and launches Team Rocket out of sight. Later on, Ash and his friends are relaxing and doing their laundry on the same beach. Ash is busy teaching his Pokémon how to meditate. The unnamed creature from before begins to carry off the gang's tent. Wurmple uses String Shot to try to stop it, but is unsuccessful and the creature escapes.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
This episode starts with {{TRT}} on a beach. [[James]] expresses how relieved he is that they have made it back to shore and {{MTR}} remarks that they can now think of a way to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} again. [[Jessie]], however, just wants to relax. James and Meowth turn to see her lying on a lounge chair in the shade of a beach umbrella. They begin to complain, but she ignores them long enough to enjoy a brief sip of her tropical beverage before explaining that she just wants to take it easy today. The three continue to bicker until James and Meowth notice that {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is stretched out on another chair. This sends the two over the edge, and the tension escalates as they yell at the Pokémon. While they fight, a strange creature speeds towards the beach from the ocean. Jessie notices it and screams. The mysterious creature rams them from under the sand, sending the group flying. The creature then burrows into the ground off-screen.
[[James]] and {{MTR}} proclaim that it is a great day to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, [[Jessie]] just wants to relax as she lies on a lounge chair in the shade of a beach umbrella. They begin to complain, but she continues to relax, taking a sip of her tropical beverage. Tensions escalate as {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} stretches out on another chair. While they fight, a strange creature speeds towards the beach from the ocean. Jessie notices it and screams. The mysterious creature rams them from under the sand, sending {{TRT}} flying before it burrows into the ground and away from the scene.


Meanwhile, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are camping on a nearby stretch of beach. Ash declares that there will be a lot of training today to prepare them for the rematch with [[Brawly]]. As {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} waddles up with some water, he and Pikachu begin to wash their faces. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] sit at a nearby table brushing their teeth while {{an|Brock}} and {{TP|May|Torchic}} start a fire to prepare a stew. Ash releases his {{AP|Taillow}} and {{AP|Treecko}}, and they--along with Pikachu--begin to meditate on the shoreline. Ash starts to explain to {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} the importance of meditating, and for them to think about winning their upcoming rematch. May wonders what he is doing as Max sits at the edge of a pool of water washing clothes. {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} then collects and dries them with its {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack. Max thanks it and brings the clothes to May for her to hang up. May asks Max why Ash is spending all his time meditating and Brock informs her that meditating is actually a form of training, as it prepares Ash and his Pokémon for their battles. He also explains that such training is particularly important for Ash, as it teaches him patience.
As the morning sun radiates over [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]], {{Ash}} declares it is a perfect day for {{pkmn|training}} in preparation for his [[rematch]] against [[Brawly]]. As {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} waddles up with some water, he and {{AP|Pikachu}} begin to wash their faces. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] sit at a nearby table brushing their teeth while {{an|Brock}} and {{TP|May|Torchic}} start a fire to prepare a stew. Ash releases his {{AP|Taillow}} and {{AP|Treecko}}, and they, along with Pikachu, begin to meditate on the shoreline. Ash starts to explain to {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} the importance of meditating, and for them to think about winning their upcoming rematch. Max sits at the edge of a pool of water washing clothes, and {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} collects and dries the clothes with {{m|Rapid Spin}}. Max thanks it before bringing the washing over to May to hang on the line. May is curious about Ash's meditation, and Brock informs her that meditating is actually a form of training, as it improves the patience of Ash and his Pokémon for their battles.


A large wave approaches the shore. Taillow begins to freak out but Ash tells it to keep meditating, because if it can learn how to sense the waves, they may be able to beat Brawly and his surfing techniques. Taillow shuts its eyes and continues to meditate as Ash listens intently. The wave grows larger and nearer and Ash tells them all to get out of the way. They all get up and rush off, but when the waves recede, Pikachu is lying on the ground covered in seaweed. Ash checks on his Pokémon, now aware that they did not make it out in time. May and Max complain about Ash's training and that they're stuck doing all the laundry. Brock tells them that training isn't always about Pokémon.
A large wave approaches the shore. Taillow begins to freak out, but Ash tells it to keep meditating, stating that learning how to sense the waves might just be the key to beating Brawly and his surfing techniques. Taillow shuts its eyes and continues to meditate as Ash listens intently. As the wave grows larger and nearer, Ash orders them all to get out of the way. However, the wave proves too quick, leaving Ash and his Pokémon soaked. May and Max complain about Ash's training and that they're stuck doing all the laundry. Brock replies that training isn't always about Pokémon. Ash and his Pokémon return to their practice. This time they all get up in time, except for Treecko who doesn't open its eyes in time. Ash cannot understand why Treecko didn't move, but he swipes back at May's comment and suggests she try practicing for her [[Pokémon Contest]]s. Max turns to his sister and asks if she is ready. As Brock brings the group some tea, May leaps up and says she has been practicing her entrance. She spins around and sends out Torchic and {{TP|May|Wurmple}}. The two begin to play around, but May comments that they have to learn to be more graceful, and she recites her dance routine. Max points out that {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s can't let out two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at the same time in Pokémon Contests, and Brock adds it will not be a good idea for May to dance around like that since in Pokémon Contests the focus is always placed on the Pokémon. May admits that she wasn't aware of the rules and was focused on her choreography, which she based on {{Steven}}'s smooth battle style.


Ash hangs up his wet clothes as he and his Pokémon try again. Ash orders them to run and this time, they all get away, but Treecko stays. It starts to open its eyes, but the wave hits it. Ash wonders why it did not move, and May and Max say that it must have waited a little too long, and that threw off its timing. When May tells Ash that Pokémon training isn't as easy as he thought it will be but practice makes perfect, Ash scolds May for not practicing her Pokémon coordinating. As Brock brings the group some tea, May leaps up and says she has been practicing her entrance. She then spins around and sends out Torchic and {{TP|May|Wurmple}}. The two begin to play around, but May comments that they have to learn to be more graceful, and she begins to dance again. Max then comments that {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s can't let out two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at the same time in [[Pokémon Contest]]s, and Brock adds it will not be a good idea for May to dance around like that, since in Pokémon Contests the focus is always placed on the Pokémon.
Suddenly, they all notice that the tent is walking away. The group gives chase and Ash orders Pikachu to shock it, but Brock stops him and explains that an {{t|Electric}} attack might set the tent ablaze. The menace soon crashes into a tree and it begins to flee underground. May tells Wurmple to stop it with {{m|String Shot}}, but as it tries to reel it in, Wurmple is pulled along. Treecko grabs on to help, but it is also dragged forward. Ash and the others all grab the thread and start to heave, but the creature drags them along the beach. It soon retreats to the water, causing everyone to fall in. Once everyone's clothes are hung up to dry, Ash stands on the beach covered in sand. They inspect the damaged tent and the ruined rice balls that litter the beach, wondering what could have done such a thing. The group speculates about who the culprit might be. Brock begins to sew the tent up while exclaiming that a Pokémon that could pull all of them like that must be really strong, but May just thinks it is scary. Ash declares that he wants to catch it. Brock and Max agree to help, but May just sighs.


Suddenly, they all notice that the tent is walking away. The group gives chase and Ash orders Pikachu to shock it, but Brock stops him and explains that an {{t|Electric}} attack might set the tent ablaze. May tells Wurmple to stop it with {{m|String Shot}}, and it snags the tent. May then tells it to reel it in, but Wurmple seems to be having trouble. Treecko grabs on to help, but it is pulled forward. Ash and the others all grab the string and start to pull, but the creature under the tent causes them to trip. It drags them along the beach for a few minutes, and then retreats to the water, causing everyone to fall in. Once everyone's clothes are hung up to dry, Ash stands on the beach covered in sand. They inspect the damaged tent and the rice balls that litter the beach and wonder what could have done such a thing. Ash suggests that a group of {{p|Diglett}} did it, Brock thinks it was a {{p|Krabby}} and Max thinks it was an {{p|Aron}}. Brock begins to sew the tent up while exclaiming that a Pokémon that could pull all of them like that must be really strong, but May just thinks it was scary. Ash then becomes intrigued and decides he wants to catch it. Brock and Max agree to help, but May just sighs.
Meanwhile, up on a cliff, Team Rocket is recovering from their earlier blast off. Jessie remarks that the menace hasn't seen the last of Team Rocket. Wobbuffet pops out at the edge of the cliff and Jessie turns to recall it in exasperation. She notices the mysterious creature speeding up the beach under the sand, and she points it out to her teammates. Jessie sets off on foot to get her revenge, but accidentally steps on a sleeping {{OBP|Loudred|recurring}}. Jessie steps back and freaks out as the Pokémon angrily wakes up. It lets out a cry which sends Team Rocket sky high.


Meanwhile, up on a cliff, Team Rocket is recovering from their earlier blastoff. Jessie remarks about how strong that thing was while James and Meowth wonder what is was. Wobbuffet pops out at the edge of the cliff and Jessie turns and recalls it in exasperation. She then notices the mysterious creature speeding up the beach under the sand. She points it out to Meowth and James as the creature smashes into a rock and diverts direction. Jessie instantly wants to get it and begins to rush off, but lands on a sleeping {{p|Loudred}}. Jessie steps back and freaks out as the Pokémon angrily wakes up. It lets out a cry which sends Team Rocket sky high. That night, Ash and friends sit by some bushes and wait for the mysterious creature to reappear. May complains that she is tired and wants to go to bed, but Ash refuses to sleep. Max angers May with a smart-mouthed comment and she begins to tackle him. Pikachu then hears something and Ash asks if the creature is close. It signals that it is and they all freeze to look out at the [[Pokémon food]] they placed at the edge of the beach.
That night, Ash and {{ashfr}} sit by some bushes and wait for the mysterious creature to take their bait. May complains that she is tired and wants to go to bed, but Ash refuses to sleep. Max angers May with a smart-mouthed comment and she begins to hug him tightly because she is scared. Pikachu hears something and Ash asks if the creature is close. As they wait, Ash suddenly hears something behind him, but it is too late. The creature smashes into them, sending them all flying onto the beach. It continues its pursuit, prompting the group to split up. It sets its sights on May as she runs screaming in fear. Ash turns around and tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It hits, but the menace quickly disappears underground without a trace.


As they wait, Ash suddenly hears something behind him, but it is too late. The creature smashes into them, sending them all flying onto the beach. It continues its pursuit, prompting the group to split up. It decides to chase May as she runs screaming for her life. Ash turns around and tells Pikachu to shock it, and it does. The creature sinks into the sand, leaving a hole that they proceed to examine. Ash asks Pikachu if it can still sense anything, but Pikachu signals that it is gone. The following morning, the group is slumped against the tent in exhaustion. May comments that they should not waste their time catching it, but Ash gets angry. She asks him why he wants to catch something that almost killed her, but he still does not listen. Brock suggests they try a different plan and Ash says if it attacks again, he will tell Pikachu to shock it. He then adds that he saw a red "horn" protrude from the sand when it was hit by Pikachu's earlier attack. The group then heads back to the beach and Brock has Forretress make a huge hole in the sand with Rapid Spin. Brock thanks it and tells it to make more as Ash explains they are going to use the pitfall trick. May and Max cover the holes with leaves as Ash explains that when the Pokémon tries to chase them, it will fall into the holes. May and Max proceed to say that his plan will not work.
The following morning, Ash and his friends are slumped against the tent in exhaustion. May cries out that they should not waste their time catching it and demands they move to another camping spot. However, the others disagree, keen to find out what the mysterious creature is. Ash adds that he saw a red "horn" protrude from the sand after it was hit by Pikachu's earlier attack. He quotes one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s poems, admitting that the culprit is likely to return once again. The group heads back to the beach and Brock has Forretress make several huge holes in the sand with Rapid Spin. Ash explains that they are going to utilize pitfall traps on the creature. The tactic instantly reminds May and Max of Team Rocket's classic trick. Everyone proceeds to cover the holes with leaves and sand.


That night, the group waits in the bushes again while watching the Pokémon food. Ash notices three large bunches of seaweed emerge from the water. They walk up and begin to eat the Pokémon food. Brock says the plan is working and he sets some more food on a nearby rock. One of the seaweed bunches spies this and the three head towards the new food, only to fall into a hole! The group approaches, only to find that they have snagged Team Rocket. They begin to say their motto, but May and Max interrupt, asking why they were covered and seaweed and eating Pokémon food. Team Rocket cowers in the hole, saying they had to make do. Suddenly, the creature emerges from the hole and smashes into Team Rocket, sending them blasting off again! The creature slides up the side of the hole and heads towards the food, but Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, sending it flying out of the sand. It lands with a thud and is revealed to be a {{AP|Corphish}}.
That night, the group waits in the bushes again while watching the [[Pokémon food]]. Ash alerts everyone as four large bunches of seaweed emerge from the water. They walk up and begin to eat the Pokémon food. Brock says the plan is working and he sets some more food on a nearby rock. One of the seaweed bunches spies this and they head towards the new food, only to fall into a hole. The group approaches, only to discover that they have snagged Team Rocket. As Jessie and James begin their {{motto}}, May and Max interrupt, lambasting them for going through with it despite their compromising situation, causing Team Rocket to shamefully cower in the hole. Suddenly, the creature emerges from the hole and smashes into Team Rocket, sending them blasting off again. The creature slides up the side of the pitfall and heads towards the bait, but Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to send it flying out of the sand. It lands with a thud and is revealed to be a {{AP|Corphish}}, a Pokémon that Ash recognizes from an [[AG021|earlier fishing encounter]].


Ash scans it with the [[Pokédex]] and Brock says that Ash should catch it fast, as its speed and power will be perfect in a match against Brawly. Ash agrees and sends in Pikachu as Corphish gets up. Max thinks the battle will be easy for Ash, as Corphish is at a disadvantage due to its Water type. Pikachu starts with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Corphish dodges and uses {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}. It then digs under the sand, leaving Pikachu confused. It looks around, but Corphish smashes up, sending Pikachu flying. As he falls, Pikachu tries to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Corphish catches him with its pincers and chucks him at Ash. Brock comments that this Corphish is stronger than he thought, and that Ash has a challenge on his hands. Ash agrees and lays all his trust in Treecko. Ash releases it and the match begins. Ash tells Treecko to meditate, and it closes its eyes and stands there. May wonders what he is doing but Ash seems to have a plan. The sun begins to rise and Corphish becomes impatient. It uses BubbleBeam, but Ash tells Treecko to hit them away. It uses {{m|Pound}} to break through the attack. Corphish begins to steam and rushes in for a {{m|Crabhammer}}, but Treecko uses Quick Attack, sending the Corphish flying. Then Treecko hits it with Pound and Corphish lands on the ground and Ash throws a [[Poké Ball]], catching it.
Ash scans him with the [[Pokédex]], and Brock adds that territorial behavior is a classic trait of Corphish. Ash reiterates his desire to catch Corphish, fully aware of his incredible speed and power. He sends in Pikachu as Corphish gets up. Max thinks the battle will be easy for Ash, as Corphish is at a disadvantage due to being a {{t|Water}} [[type]]. Pikachu starts with Thunderbolt, but Corphish dodges and uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} and then burrows into the sand, leaving Pikachu confused. Corphish soon emerges, sending Pikachu flying into the air. As he descends, Pikachu tries to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Corphish catches him with his pincers and chucks him at Ash. Brock remarks that this Corphish is stronger than anticipated and that Ash has a challenge on his hands. Ash agrees and calls on Treecko for assistance. Ash tells Treecko to meditate, and it closes its eyes and stands there. Max and May are astounded by the tactic, but Brock reassures them that Ash has a plan. The sun begins to rise and Corphish becomes impatient. He uses Bubble Beam, but Ash tells Treecko to hit the bubbles away. It uses {{m|Pound}} to break through the attack. Corphish begins to steam and rushes in for a {{m|Crabhammer}}, but Treecko lashes back with a Quick Attack, sending the Corphish flying. Treecko follows up with Pound and Corphish lands on the ground. Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} and successfully catches Corphish. Brock commends Ash on his strategy of using Corphish's own impatience against him, while Max adds that at least Ash has learned from his [[AG020|earlier]] [[Dewford Gym]] loss. Ash calls Corphish out and kneels down to introduce himself. Corphish smiles and shakes his hand, but ends up tossing Ash in the process. Everyone laughs at Corphish's overwhelming strength before going over to check if Ash is okay.
 
Brock, May, and Max congratulate Ash for the capture and Ash releases Corphish. He kneels down and introduces himself, saying he hopes to train it well. Corphish smiles and shakes his hand, but ends up tossing Ash in the process. Everyone laughs and the scene ends with Ash celebrating and his new Pokémon.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Loudred}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Loudred|anime}})
* {{p|Loudred}} ({{OBP|Loudred|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Diglett}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Diglett}} (fantasy)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* The title is a pun on the phrase "''gone fishing''".
* The English title is a pun on the phrase "gone fishing".
* {{TRT}} [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] at the beginning of the episode when they shout, "We're blasting off too soon!"
* {{TRT}} [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] at the beginning of the episode when they shout, "We're blasting off too soon!"
* While digging the pitfalls, {{an|Brock}} explains in the dub that the holes should work after all the years he and {{Ash}} had been falling into Team Rocket's traps. It is unknown exactly how many years had passed since the beginning of the {{pkmn|anime}}, though it is also possible he is breaking the fourth wall in terms of years the anime has run.
* While digging the pitfalls, {{an|Brock}} explains in the English [[dub]] that the holes should work after all the "years" he and {{Ash}} had been falling into Team Rocket's traps. It is unknown exactly how many years had passed since the beginning of the {{pkmn|anime}}, though it is also possible he is breaking the fourth wall in terms of years the anime has run.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* A {{p|Loudred}} uses {{m|Dig}}, a move that it [[anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* When Brock and Ash are talking about Team Rocket's traps, the white semicircle on Ash's shirt is missing.
* When Brock and Ash are talking about Team Rocket's traps, the white semicircle on Ash's shirt is gone.
* When {{AP|Corphish}} rips the tent, Brock is shown patching the tent up. However, in the morning, the tent is completely fixed with no patches.
* When {{AP|Corphish}} rips the tent, Brock is shown patching the tent up. However, in the morning, the tent is completely fixed with no patches.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* {{an|May}}'s style is based on [[Steven Stone]] in the dub, while it is based on [[Brawly]] in the original.
* {{an|May}} mentioned that her practice [[Pokémon Contest]] routine was based on {{an|Steven Stone}}, rather than [[Brawly]] like in the original.
* Ash's poem is one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s in both versions but is one of his "Pokémon senryu" in the original. It uses a pun with {{p|Sandslash}}, thus the picture shown.
* Ash's poem is one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s in both versions, but is one of his "Pokémon senryū" in the original. It uses a pun with {{p|Sandslash}}, thus the picture shown during it.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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AG022 : A Hole Lotta Trouble
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
AG024 : A Corphish Out of Water
Gone Corphishin'
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AG023   EP297
海辺の暴れ者、ヘイガニ登場!
Roughneck of the Sea, Heigani Enters!
First broadcast
Japan May 1, 2003
United States February 21, 2004
English themes
Opening I Wanna Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending ポルカ・オ・ドルカ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard よこた和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 徳田夢之介 Yumenosuke Tokuda
Additional credits

Gone Corphishin' (Japanese: 海辺の暴れ者、ヘイガニ登場! Roughneck of the Sea, Heigani Enters!) is the 23rd episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 297th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 1, 2003, and in the United States on February 21, 2004.

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Blurb

The episode opens with Team Rocket lounging on the beach when suddenly a mysterious creature zooms along the beach and launches Team Rocket out of sight. Later on, Ash and his friends are relaxing and doing their laundry on the same beach. Ash is busy teaching his Pokémon how to meditate. The unnamed creature from before begins to carry off the gang's tent. Wurmple uses String Shot to try to stop it, but is unsuccessful and the creature escapes.

Everyone is speculating what kind of Pokémon the creature could be and Ash decides he wants to catch it. Later on, Team Rocket sees the creature speeding down the beach again and try to go after it, but have a run-in with a Loudred. Ash and the gang set out Pokémon food to attract the elusive Pokémon and end up being chased by it instead. They get split up, but the attacker is thwarted by Pikachu's Thundershock. The next morning, Brock asks his Forretress to make a large hole so that they can catch the creature. The only thing they end up catching is Team Rocket. The mysterious Pokémon then emerges and sends Team Rocket blasting off again. Pikachu takes the opportunity to use Quick Attack on it and they discover that the troublesome Pokémon is a Corphish. Brock advises Ash to catch the Corphish to use against Brawly, but the Corphish is too strong for Pikachu. Treecko eventually saves the day and Ash gets to add Corphish to his team.

Plot

James and Meowth proclaim that it is a great day to steal Pikachu. However, Jessie just wants to relax as she lies on a lounge chair in the shade of a beach umbrella. They begin to complain, but she continues to relax, taking a sip of her tropical beverage. Tensions escalate as Wobbuffet stretches out on another chair. While they fight, a strange creature speeds towards the beach from the ocean. Jessie notices it and screams. The mysterious creature rams them from under the sand, sending Team Rocket flying before it burrows into the ground and away from the scene.

As the morning sun radiates over Dewford Island, Ash declares it is a perfect day for training in preparation for his rematch against Brawly. As Lotad waddles up with some water, he and Pikachu begin to wash their faces. May and Max sit at a nearby table brushing their teeth while Brock and Torchic start a fire to prepare a stew. Ash releases his Taillow and Treecko, and they, along with Pikachu, begin to meditate on the shoreline. Ash starts to explain to his Pokémon the importance of meditating, and for them to think about winning their upcoming rematch. Max sits at the edge of a pool of water washing clothes, and Forretress collects and dries the clothes with Rapid Spin. Max thanks it before bringing the washing over to May to hang on the line. May is curious about Ash's meditation, and Brock informs her that meditating is actually a form of training, as it improves the patience of Ash and his Pokémon for their battles.

A large wave approaches the shore. Taillow begins to freak out, but Ash tells it to keep meditating, stating that learning how to sense the waves might just be the key to beating Brawly and his surfing techniques. Taillow shuts its eyes and continues to meditate as Ash listens intently. As the wave grows larger and nearer, Ash orders them all to get out of the way. However, the wave proves too quick, leaving Ash and his Pokémon soaked. May and Max complain about Ash's training and that they're stuck doing all the laundry. Brock replies that training isn't always about Pokémon. Ash and his Pokémon return to their practice. This time they all get up in time, except for Treecko who doesn't open its eyes in time. Ash cannot understand why Treecko didn't move, but he swipes back at May's comment and suggests she try practicing for her Pokémon Contests. Max turns to his sister and asks if she is ready. As Brock brings the group some tea, May leaps up and says she has been practicing her entrance. She spins around and sends out Torchic and Wurmple. The two begin to play around, but May comments that they have to learn to be more graceful, and she recites her dance routine. Max points out that Coordinators can't let out two Pokémon at the same time in Pokémon Contests, and Brock adds it will not be a good idea for May to dance around like that since in Pokémon Contests the focus is always placed on the Pokémon. May admits that she wasn't aware of the rules and was focused on her choreography, which she based on Steven's smooth battle style.

Suddenly, they all notice that the tent is walking away. The group gives chase and Ash orders Pikachu to shock it, but Brock stops him and explains that an Electric attack might set the tent ablaze. The menace soon crashes into a tree and it begins to flee underground. May tells Wurmple to stop it with String Shot, but as it tries to reel it in, Wurmple is pulled along. Treecko grabs on to help, but it is also dragged forward. Ash and the others all grab the thread and start to heave, but the creature drags them along the beach. It soon retreats to the water, causing everyone to fall in. Once everyone's clothes are hung up to dry, Ash stands on the beach covered in sand. They inspect the damaged tent and the ruined rice balls that litter the beach, wondering what could have done such a thing. The group speculates about who the culprit might be. Brock begins to sew the tent up while exclaiming that a Pokémon that could pull all of them like that must be really strong, but May just thinks it is scary. Ash declares that he wants to catch it. Brock and Max agree to help, but May just sighs.

Meanwhile, up on a cliff, Team Rocket is recovering from their earlier blast off. Jessie remarks that the menace hasn't seen the last of Team Rocket. Wobbuffet pops out at the edge of the cliff and Jessie turns to recall it in exasperation. She notices the mysterious creature speeding up the beach under the sand, and she points it out to her teammates. Jessie sets off on foot to get her revenge, but accidentally steps on a sleeping Loudred. Jessie steps back and freaks out as the Pokémon angrily wakes up. It lets out a cry which sends Team Rocket sky high.

That night, Ash and his friends sit by some bushes and wait for the mysterious creature to take their bait. May complains that she is tired and wants to go to bed, but Ash refuses to sleep. Max angers May with a smart-mouthed comment and she begins to hug him tightly because she is scared. Pikachu hears something and Ash asks if the creature is close. As they wait, Ash suddenly hears something behind him, but it is too late. The creature smashes into them, sending them all flying onto the beach. It continues its pursuit, prompting the group to split up. It sets its sights on May as she runs screaming in fear. Ash turns around and tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. It hits, but the menace quickly disappears underground without a trace.

The following morning, Ash and his friends are slumped against the tent in exhaustion. May cries out that they should not waste their time catching it and demands they move to another camping spot. However, the others disagree, keen to find out what the mysterious creature is. Ash adds that he saw a red "horn" protrude from the sand after it was hit by Pikachu's earlier attack. He quotes one of Professor Oak's poems, admitting that the culprit is likely to return once again. The group heads back to the beach and Brock has Forretress make several huge holes in the sand with Rapid Spin. Ash explains that they are going to utilize pitfall traps on the creature. The tactic instantly reminds May and Max of Team Rocket's classic trick. Everyone proceeds to cover the holes with leaves and sand.

That night, the group waits in the bushes again while watching the Pokémon food. Ash alerts everyone as four large bunches of seaweed emerge from the water. They walk up and begin to eat the Pokémon food. Brock says the plan is working and he sets some more food on a nearby rock. One of the seaweed bunches spies this and they head towards the new food, only to fall into a hole. The group approaches, only to discover that they have snagged Team Rocket. As Jessie and James begin their motto, May and Max interrupt, lambasting them for going through with it despite their compromising situation, causing Team Rocket to shamefully cower in the hole. Suddenly, the creature emerges from the hole and smashes into Team Rocket, sending them blasting off again. The creature slides up the side of the pitfall and heads towards the bait, but Pikachu uses Quick Attack to send it flying out of the sand. It lands with a thud and is revealed to be a Corphish, a Pokémon that Ash recognizes from an earlier fishing encounter.

Ash scans him with the Pokédex, and Brock adds that territorial behavior is a classic trait of Corphish. Ash reiterates his desire to catch Corphish, fully aware of his incredible speed and power. He sends in Pikachu as Corphish gets up. Max thinks the battle will be easy for Ash, as Corphish is at a disadvantage due to being a Water type. Pikachu starts with Thunderbolt, but Corphish dodges and uses Bubble Beam and then burrows into the sand, leaving Pikachu confused. Corphish soon emerges, sending Pikachu flying into the air. As he descends, Pikachu tries to use Iron Tail, but Corphish catches him with his pincers and chucks him at Ash. Brock remarks that this Corphish is stronger than anticipated and that Ash has a challenge on his hands. Ash agrees and calls on Treecko for assistance. Ash tells Treecko to meditate, and it closes its eyes and stands there. Max and May are astounded by the tactic, but Brock reassures them that Ash has a plan. The sun begins to rise and Corphish becomes impatient. He uses Bubble Beam, but Ash tells Treecko to hit the bubbles away. It uses Pound to break through the attack. Corphish begins to steam and rushes in for a Crabhammer, but Treecko lashes back with a Quick Attack, sending the Corphish flying. Treecko follows up with Pound and Corphish lands on the ground. Ash throws a Poké Ball and successfully catches Corphish. Brock commends Ash on his strategy of using Corphish's own impatience against him, while Max adds that at least Ash has learned from his earlier Dewford Gym loss. Ash calls Corphish out and kneels down to introduce himself. Corphish smiles and shakes his hand, but ends up tossing Ash in the process. Everyone laughs at Corphish's overwhelming strength before going over to check if Ash is okay.

Major events

Ash after catching Corphish
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Trivia

  • Advance Adventure is used as background music.
  • The English title is a pun on the phrase "gone fishing".
  • Team Rocket breaks the fourth wall at the beginning of the episode when they shout, "We're blasting off too soon!"
  • While digging the pitfalls, Brock explains in the English dub that the holes should work after all the "years" he and Ash had been falling into Team Rocket's traps. It is unknown exactly how many years had passed since the beginning of the anime, though it is also possible he is breaking the fourth wall in terms of years the anime has run.

Errors

  • When Brock and Ash are talking about Team Rocket's traps, the white semicircle on Ash's shirt is missing.
  • When Corphish rips the tent, Brock is shown patching the tent up. However, in the morning, the tent is completely fixed with no patches.

Dub edits

  • May mentioned that her practice Pokémon Contest routine was based on Steven Stone, rather than Brawly like in the original.
  • Ash's poem is one of Professor Oak's in both versions, but is one of his "Pokémon senryū" in the original. It uses a pun with Sandslash, thus the picture shown during it.

In other languages



AG022 : A Hole Lotta Trouble
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
AG024 : A Corphish Out of Water
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