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'''Wired for Battle!''' (Japanese: '''バトルしようぜ！ハッサムＶＳヘラクロス！！''' ''Let's Battle! {{tt|Hassam|Scizor}} VS {{tt|Heracros|Heracross}}!!'') is the 140th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 23, 2000 and in the United States on February 24, 2001.  
'''Wired for Battle!''' (Japanese: '''バトルしようぜ！ハッサムＶＳヘラクロス！！''' ''Let's Battle! {{tt|Hassam|Scizor}} VS {{tt|Heracros|Heracross}}!!'') is the 140th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 23, 2000, and in the United States on February 24, 2001.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>When the most promising trainee at a Pokémon dojo abandons battle altogether, opting to gather information for his comprehensive Poké-database instead, it's up to Ash and friends to convince him that battling, and life for that matter, is more than just a matter of probability.</i>
<i>When the most promising trainee at a Pokémon dojo abandons battle altogether, opting to gather information for his comprehensive Poké-database instead, it's up to Ash and friends to convince him that battling, and life for that matter, is more than just a matter of probability.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The episode starts with {{TRT}} discussing their plan to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. They're interrupted by a man who asks them if they are looking for a Pokémon {{pkmn|battle}}. They accept and get beaten easily.
As {{TRT}} is discussing their plan to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}, they are interrupted by a man who asks them if they are looking for a {{pkmn|battle}}. They accept but are defeated easily. Later, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are confronted by the same man and his {{p|Scizor}}. When {{an|Misty}} is infuriated at him for letting his Pokémon run loose and attack at will, the man explains that they were trying to do some secret training. He apologizes and introduces himself to Ash as [[Muramasa]]. He then introduces Scizor, who he calls Masamune. Muramasa admits that he is impressed by Ash and his Pikachu before inviting the group over to his elite training school.


{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} are walking in the woods when they hear movement. They are confronted by a new {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which waits for Pikachu to make the first [[move]]. Brock and Misty warn Ash to be careful, because his first move could be his last. They think it must be wild, but then the same man who defeated Team Rocket appears from behind a tree and tells them that he is its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.  
As they tour around Muramasa's training school, Ash and his friends learn from a student that Muramasa is a talented Trainer and his Scizor is also known as "The Crimson Streak" because of its incredible speed and strength. Ash comments that "The Crimson Streak" is a cool [[nickname]] when another Trainer makes an abrupt entrance. Muramasa introduces his top student [[Shingo]], and at his request, Ash challenges Shingo. However, Shingo sits down, opens a laptop, and begins scrolling through a database entry for Ash. He explains that it contains everything he ever needs to know about any Trainer. When an eavesdropping Team Rocket hears this, they decide to steal the laptop.


Misty gets angry and yells at the man for letting his Pokémon run loose and attack at will. The man tries to explain that they were only trying to do some secret training in the woods. Misty continues to shout at him and has to be dragged off by Brock. The man apologizes and introduces himself to Ash as [[Muramasa]]. He says his Pokémon is a {{p|Scizor}} who he calls Masamune. Ash uses his [[Pokédex]] to identify it, he learns that it is an evolved {{p|Scyther}}. Muramasa tells Ash that he was impressed with Ash and his Pikachu. He says that Ash was just the Trainer he has been looking for.
Shingo finds Ash's entry and says he was lucky to get into the top 16 of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], also remarking how his {{AP|Charizard}}'s [[obedience|disobedience]] [[EP079|cost him the tournament]]. Ash argues that he is much better in skill now and insists on battling Shingo to prove himself. Shingo refuses, reasoning that Ash would lose according to his data. Despite Ash's continued insistence, Shingo tells Muramasa to find an opponent that can teach him something he doesn't already know, and leaves. Muramasa later tells Ash and his friends that Shingo hasn't battled in over a year because he believes he can predict any battle outcome with his laptop. He then shares his concern that Shingo has lost his way. Since Shingo needs a battle that would show him that there is more to Pokémon than just facts and figures, Ash declares that he will battle Shingo.


They followed Muramasa to his elite Pokémon training center. He explains that Trainers from all over the world come here to train themselves and their Pokémon. Ash, Misty and Brock speak to a novice Trainer at the center who explains that Muramasa is a very talented Trainer and his Scizor is also known as ''The Crimson Streak'' because of its incredible speed and strength.  
Later, Ash drags Shingo away from his laptop, allowing Team Rocket to move in. {{MTR}} plugs a cable into Shingo's laptop so that [[James]] can begin downloading the data. However, [[Jessie]] grabs the cable and tries to pull in the whole laptop. Just then, they are confronted by Masamune, prompting them to send out their Pokémon. As Shingo grabs his laptop, Team Rocket performs their {{motto}}. Shingo promptly looks the trio on his database and finds that they are not listed. When Team Rocket insults the database, an infuriated Shingo releases his own Scizor, "Blade", which has never been defeated in battle. Shingo sits down with his laptop, with its webcam focused on Team Rocket and their Pokémon so he can record the match. After analyzing Team Rocket's Pokémon as they approach, Shingo has Blade use {{m|Quick Attack}}, which defeats all of Team Rocket's Pokémon in one move and sends them blasting off. When Ash explains to Shingo that there is more to battling than just winning, Shingo agrees to battle him.


Team Rocket are nearby spying on the heroes and the center. Ash comments that "The Crimson Streak" is "pretty cool" when another Trainer standing nearby says "It used to be." Muramasa tells Ash that the Trainer is his top student named [[Shingo]], he asks Ash to see if Shingo is interested in a Pokémon battle. Ash challenges Shingo, who sits down and opens a laptop and a database entry of Ash is brought up. He explains that it contains everything he ever needs to know about any Trainer. When Team Rocket hear this, they decide to steal this elite database. Shingo says Ash is a type C Trainer, he says Ash uses standard attacks, and relies on his Pokémon's power to win for him, that he's prone to making rash decisions and relying on his hunches.  
Muramasa takes his position as [[Battle judge|referee]] and declares that the match will be a one-on-one battle. Shingo chooses Blade and Ash calls on his {{AP|Heracross}}. Shingo starts with a Quick Attack and Ash tells Heracross to use {{m|Leer}}. Leer doesn't have enough time to work and Heracross is hit. Heracross gets back up, but Shingo tells Blade to use {{m|Metal Claw}}. Blade picks up Heracross by the horn, and at Ash's request, Heracross uses his weight to land safely on his feet. Heracross replies with a {{m|Horn Attack}}, which grazes Blade, much to Shingo's surprise. While Shingo does some research, Heracross then uses {{m|Take Down}}, but Blade evades with {{m|Agility}}. Heracross soon finds himself surrounded by Blade and becomes confused. Ash tells Heracross to relax and let Blade approach. Shingo starts to panic as he cannot look at his laptop and the battlefield at the same time. At that moment, Ash tells Heracross to use {{m|Fury Attack}}. Heracross goes berserk, and Blade tries to use Metal Claw, but Heracross is too fast and knocks Blade down.


Both Misty and Brock agree. Shingo comments that Ash was lucky to get into the top 16 in the [[Indigo Plateau]] Conference. Ash argues that he's much better now. Ash asks Shingo to battle so he can prove it but Shingo says his data tells him that Ash will lose, so there is no point in battling. Ash says he doesn't care and wants to battle anyway. The novice Trainer tells Ash that Shingo is probably right, since he told all the Trainers at the center the same thing and he beat them all. Shingo tells Muramasa to find an opponent that can teach him something he doesn't already know. Shingo leaves.
Blade stands up and Heracross uses Fury Attack again. Shingo promptly gets up and fully concentrates on the battle. He tells Blade to use Quick Attack, while Heracross uses {{m|Tackle}}; both Pokémon miss. Heracross dodges Blade's Metal Claw again, and Blade becomes stuck on Heracross's horn. Blade uses Agility to get away, and dives in for a {{m|False Swipe}}. Ash tells Heracross to stand his ground. While the powerful attack hits, it proves to be ineffective against Heracross's hard shell. Heracross replies with a Horn Attack, which tosses Blade to the ground and gives Ash the victory. Shingo rushes to Blade's side, and Muramasa is surprised to see that he has abandoned his laptop. Shingo assures Blade that it battled well. Ash thanks Shingo and they agree to battle again in the future.
 
Muramasa tells Ash, Misty and Brock how Shingo hasn't battled in over a year because he believes he can predict any battle with his laptop. Muramasa explains that Shingo has lost his way and needs someone to battle him to show him that there is more to Pokémon than just facts and figures. Ash decides he'll find some way to battle Shingo. Muramasa thanks him.
 
Ash tries to drag Shingo away from his laptop. Shingo explains again that he can win a match without leaving his laptop. While this is happening, {{TRM}} plugs in a cable to Shingo's laptop so that James can begin downloading. Instead, Jessie grabs the cable and pulls in the whole laptop. Masamune cuts the cable half way and grabs Meowth.
 
Team Rocket release all their Pokémon. Shingo grabs his laptop, Team Rocket do their {{motto}}, only for Shingo to look up Team Rocket on his database and find that they're not listed. Team Rocket decides the database isn't so great after all. Shingo is stunned that his database is incomplete. Shingo gets mad when Team Rocket make fun of his laptop, he grabs a Poké Ball and releases his own Scizor called Blade. He explains that it's faster and stronger than Masamune, and that it has never been defeated in battle. Shingo prepares to use his laptop during battle. He uses the laptop to decide which attack to use. He uses {{m|Quick Attack}} and defeats all of Team Rocket's Pokémon in one move. Muramasa is pleased to see Shingo battle again. Ash explains to Shingo that there is more to battling than just winning, that data can't predict everything. Finally, Shingo agrees to battle Ash.
 
Shingo chooses Blade and Ash chooses {{AP|Heracross}}. Shingo starts with a Quick Attack and Ash tells Heracross to use {{m|Leer}}. Blade increases its attack speed (all the while Shingo is using his laptop to help him battle). Leer doesn't have enough time to work and Heracross gets hit with Quick Attack. Heracross gets back up, Shingo tells Blade to use Metal Claw, Blade picks up Heracross by the horn. Ash tells Heracross not to let it throw him. Heracross uses its weight to get back to the ground, then it uses {{m|Horn Attack}} and hits Blade hard.
 
Shingo was amazed, Ash tells Shingo that he uses his gut, not data to choose attacks. Heracross uses {{m|Take Down}} but can't hit Blade who uses its {{m|Agility}}. It's too fast for Heracross who starts to become dizzy. Ash tells Heracross to relax and let it come to him, Heracross closes its eyes and waits. Shingo panics, he can't look at his laptop and the battle at the same time. Heracross suddenly opens its eyes and focuses on Blade, Ash tells Heracross to use {{m|Fury Attack}}. Heracross goes berserk, Blade tries to use {{m|Metal Claw}}, but Heracross is too fast and knocks Blade sky high.
 
Blade stands up and Heracross uses Fury Attack again. Shingo can't believe the speed of Heracross, he leaves the laptop and gets up and concentrates on the battle. Shingo tells Blade to use Quick Attack, Heracross uses {{m|Tackle}} but the attack is too slow. Both Pokémon miss. Heracross dodges Blade's Metal Claw again, Blade uses Agility to get away, Shingo tells Blade to use {{m|False Swipe}}. Ash tells Heracross to stand its ground. The powerful attack is ineffective against Heracross's hard shell. Heracross uses Horn Attack to throw Blade and finish it off, giving Ash the win. Muramasa asks Shingo about his computer and Shingo tells him he doesn't need it anymore, he tells Blade that it battled very hard. Ash thanks Shingo and they agree to battle again in the future.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Ash's Heracross]] is revealed to know {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Take Down}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.
* [[Ash's Heracross]] is revealed to know {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Take Down}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP140.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP140.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP140.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?‎]]
[[File:WTP EP140.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Cyndaquil}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Scizor}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Cyndaquil}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Scizor}} ''(Japan)''
 
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}; image)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; image)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; image)
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}}; image)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
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* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Muramasa]]'s; Masamune; debut)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Muramasa]]'s; Masamune; debut)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Shingo]]'s; Blade; debut)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Shingo]]'s; Blade; debut)
 
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's; image)
====Pokémon seen at the dojo====
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Heracross}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Clefairy}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Zubat}} (Trainer's; image)
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
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* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
====Pokémon seen on Shinjo's laptop====
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Heracross}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Clefairy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zubat}} (Trainer's)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Though most of the episode was animated using cels, some shots in Heracross and Scizor's battle were animated digitally.
[[File:EP140 digital shot.png|thumb|200px|A digitally animated shot]]
* This is the first time that {{type|Steel}} Pokémon other than {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} (who were previously only known to be pure {{type|Electric}}) appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Though most of the episode was animated using {{wp|cel}}s as customary, some shots in {{AP|Heracross}} and {{p|Scizor}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} were animated digitally.
* Misty mentions [[Lorelei|Prima]] in this episode.
* This is the first time that {{type|Steel}} Pokémon other than {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} (who were previously only known to be pure {{t|Electric}} type) appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* The book ''[[Tough Enough]]'' is based on this episode.
* {{an|Misty}} mentions {{ashfr|the group}}'s [[EP099|encounter]] with [[Lorelei|Prima]] in this episode.
** This also marks the first time the [[dub]] refers to Prima as an [[Elite Four]] member, as all of the references to her status as one were removed from the dub of the episode in which the aforementioned encounter happened, creating a minor case of inconsistency.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Tough Enough]].
* [[Shingo]] mentioning that Blade's {{m|Quick Attack}} deals three times more damage than usual could be a [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to a line from the ''{{wp|Mobile Suit Gundam}}'' series, where the character of "Red Comet" Char Aznable mentions that his S-Type Zaku II suit is three times faster than usual.
* This episode was [[banned episodes|banned]] in {{pmin|South Korea}}, likely due to the overt focus on Japanese culture.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* Shingo commands his Scizor to finish the match with {{m|False Swipe}}, but that move cannot cause a Pokémon to faint.
* Shingo commands his Scizor to finish the match with {{m|False Swipe}}, but said move cannot cause a Pokémon to faint.
* In [[Who's That Pokémon?]], Cyndaquil appears to only have one arm.
* In the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, {{p|Cyndaquil}} appears to only have one arm.
* In the English dub, Jessie only calls out Arbok and Weezing, but Lickitung and Victreebel appear as well.
* In the English dub, [[Jessie]] only calls out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}, but {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}} appear as well. In addition, Weezing and Victreebel are [[James]]'s Pokémon.
** At the same time, she calls out Weezing, who belongs to and is released by James.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[All We Wanna Do]]
* In the original version, Muramasa is Shingo's father, but he is Shingo's teacher in the dub.
* In the original version, Muramasa is Shingo's father, but he is Shingo's teacher in the dub.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian [[dub]], [[Shingo]]'s command for Blade to "Finish it up with False Swipe!" was seemingly lost in translation, as he instead orders for it to "''Dive and hyper speed!''".
* In the first {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub, the reference to Prima was removed, with Misty generically mentioning instead "all the great Pokémon Trainers". The reference was kept in the redub, where she is also referred to with her official name from the games, Lorelei.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|巨鉗螳螂對抗赫拉剋羅斯|Scizor vs. Heracross}}
|cs={{tt|Počítačový zápas|Computer battle}}
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バトルしようぜ！ハッサムＶＳヘラクロス！！
Let's Battle! Hassam VS Heracros!!
First broadcast
Japan March 23, 2000
United States February 24, 2001
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ニャースのパーティ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 近藤信宏 Nobuhiro Kondō
Assistant director 岩崎太郎 Tarō Iwasaki
Animation director はしもとかつみ Katsumi Hashimoto
Additional credits

Screenshots on Filb.de

Wired for Battle! (Japanese: バトルしようぜ！ハッサムＶＳヘラクロス！！ Let's Battle! Hassam VS Heracros!!) is the 140th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 23, 2000, and in the United States on February 24, 2001.

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Blurb

When the most promising trainee at a Pokémon dojo abandons battle altogether, opting to gather information for his comprehensive Poké-database instead, it's up to Ash and friends to convince him that battling, and life for that matter, is more than just a matter of probability.

Plot

As Team Rocket is discussing their plan to steal Pikachu, they are interrupted by a man who asks them if they are looking for a battle. They accept but are defeated easily. Later, Ash and his friends are confronted by the same man and his Scizor. When Misty is infuriated at him for letting his Pokémon run loose and attack at will, the man explains that they were trying to do some secret training. He apologizes and introduces himself to Ash as Muramasa. He then introduces Scizor, who he calls Masamune. Muramasa admits that he is impressed by Ash and his Pikachu before inviting the group over to his elite training school.

As they tour around Muramasa's training school, Ash and his friends learn from a student that Muramasa is a talented Trainer and his Scizor is also known as "The Crimson Streak" because of its incredible speed and strength. Ash comments that "The Crimson Streak" is a cool nickname when another Trainer makes an abrupt entrance. Muramasa introduces his top student Shingo, and at his request, Ash challenges Shingo. However, Shingo sits down, opens a laptop, and begins scrolling through a database entry for Ash. He explains that it contains everything he ever needs to know about any Trainer. When an eavesdropping Team Rocket hears this, they decide to steal the laptop.

Shingo finds Ash's entry and says he was lucky to get into the top 16 of the Indigo Plateau Conference, also remarking how his Charizard's disobedience cost him the tournament. Ash argues that he is much better in skill now and insists on battling Shingo to prove himself. Shingo refuses, reasoning that Ash would lose according to his data. Despite Ash's continued insistence, Shingo tells Muramasa to find an opponent that can teach him something he doesn't already know, and leaves. Muramasa later tells Ash and his friends that Shingo hasn't battled in over a year because he believes he can predict any battle outcome with his laptop. He then shares his concern that Shingo has lost his way. Since Shingo needs a battle that would show him that there is more to Pokémon than just facts and figures, Ash declares that he will battle Shingo.

Later, Ash drags Shingo away from his laptop, allowing Team Rocket to move in. Meowth plugs a cable into Shingo's laptop so that James can begin downloading the data. However, Jessie grabs the cable and tries to pull in the whole laptop. Just then, they are confronted by Masamune, prompting them to send out their Pokémon. As Shingo grabs his laptop, Team Rocket performs their motto. Shingo promptly looks the trio on his database and finds that they are not listed. When Team Rocket insults the database, an infuriated Shingo releases his own Scizor, "Blade", which has never been defeated in battle. Shingo sits down with his laptop, with its webcam focused on Team Rocket and their Pokémon so he can record the match. After analyzing Team Rocket's Pokémon as they approach, Shingo has Blade use Quick Attack, which defeats all of Team Rocket's Pokémon in one move and sends them blasting off. When Ash explains to Shingo that there is more to battling than just winning, Shingo agrees to battle him.

Muramasa takes his position as referee and declares that the match will be a one-on-one battle. Shingo chooses Blade and Ash calls on his Heracross. Shingo starts with a Quick Attack and Ash tells Heracross to use Leer. Leer doesn't have enough time to work and Heracross is hit. Heracross gets back up, but Shingo tells Blade to use Metal Claw. Blade picks up Heracross by the horn, and at Ash's request, Heracross uses his weight to land safely on his feet. Heracross replies with a Horn Attack, which grazes Blade, much to Shingo's surprise. While Shingo does some research, Heracross then uses Take Down, but Blade evades with Agility. Heracross soon finds himself surrounded by Blade and becomes confused. Ash tells Heracross to relax and let Blade approach. Shingo starts to panic as he cannot look at his laptop and the battlefield at the same time. At that moment, Ash tells Heracross to use Fury Attack. Heracross goes berserk, and Blade tries to use Metal Claw, but Heracross is too fast and knocks Blade down.

Blade stands up and Heracross uses Fury Attack again. Shingo promptly gets up and fully concentrates on the battle. He tells Blade to use Quick Attack, while Heracross uses Tackle; both Pokémon miss. Heracross dodges Blade's Metal Claw again, and Blade becomes stuck on Heracross's horn. Blade uses Agility to get away, and dives in for a False Swipe. Ash tells Heracross to stand his ground. While the powerful attack hits, it proves to be ineffective against Heracross's hard shell. Heracross replies with a Horn Attack, which tosses Blade to the ground and gives Ash the victory. Shingo rushes to Blade's side, and Muramasa is surprised to see that he has abandoned his laptop. Shingo assures Blade that it battled well. Ash thanks Shingo and they agree to battle again in the future.

Major events

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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Cyndaquil (US and international), Scizor (Japan)

Trivia

A digitally animated shot
  • Though most of the episode was animated using cels as customary, some shots in Heracross and Scizor's battle were animated digitally.
  • This is the first time that Steel-type Pokémon other than Magnemite and Magneton (who were previously only known to be pure Electric type) appear in the anime.
  • Misty mentions the group's encounter with Prima in this episode.
    • This also marks the first time the dub refers to Prima as an Elite Four member, as all of the references to her status as one were removed from the dub of the episode in which the aforementioned encounter happened, creating a minor case of inconsistency.
  • This episode was partially adapted into the book Tough Enough.
  • Shingo mentioning that Blade's Quick Attack deals three times more damage than usual could be a reference to a line from the Mobile Suit Gundam series, where the character of "Red Comet" Char Aznable mentions that his S-Type Zaku II suit is three times faster than usual.
  • This episode was banned in South Korea, likely due to the overt focus on Japanese culture.

Errors

Dub edits

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  • In the original version, Muramasa is Shingo's father, but he is Shingo's teacher in the dub.
  • In the Brazilian dub, Shingo's command for Blade to "Finish it up with False Swipe!" was seemingly lost in translation, as he instead orders for it to "Dive and hyper speed!".
  • In the first Italian dub, the reference to Prima was removed, with Misty generically mentioning instead "all the great Pokémon Trainers". The reference was kept in the redub, where she is also referred to with her official name from the games, Lorelei.

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