DP029: Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Jump to navigationJump to search
m (Text replacement - "{{animeevents}}" to "{{animeevents|DP}}")
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(32 intermediate revisions by 19 users not shown)
Line 4: Line 4:
|nextcode=DP030
|nextcode=DP030
|nexttitle=Some Enchanted Sweetening!
|nexttitle=Some Enchanted Sweetening!
|series=Diamond & Pearl series
|series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
|colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
|colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{EpisodeInfobox
{{EpisodeInfobox
Line 32: Line 32:
|footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|029}}
|footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|029}}
}}
}}
'''The Champ Twins!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?'') is the 29th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 495th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 12, 2007 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP028]], and in the United States on September 22, 2007.
'''The Champ Twins!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?'') is the 29th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 495th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 12, 2007 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP028]], and in the United States on September 22, 2007.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/10_29-the-champ-twins/-->
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/10/episode-29-the-champ-twins/-->
<i>Ash and his friends have come across a newsworthy diversion: two notorious Pokémon Trainers who've won 16 battles in a row, attracting the attention of Rhonda the reporter and her Sinnoh Now news team. Ash wants to battle these Champ Twins, Bryan and Ryan, but they only have tag battles. So while the cameras are rolling, Ash and Dawn team up to battle Bryan's Croconaw and Ryan's Quilava with Turtwig and Piplup.
<i>Ash and his friends have come across a newsworthy diversion: two notorious Pokémon Trainers who've won 16 battles in a row, attracting the attention of Rhonda the reporter and her Sinnoh Now news team. Ash wants to battle these Champ Twins, Bryan and Ryan, but they only have tag battles. So while the cameras are rolling, Ash and Dawn team up to battle Bryan's Croconaw and Ryan's Quilava with Turtwig and Piplup.


Line 45: Line 45:


==Plot==
==Plot==
On their way to [[Eterna City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a reporter who introduces herself as {{si|Rhonda}} from [[Sinnoh Now]]. {{an|Dawn}} explains to Ash that Sinnoh Now is the most popular [[television]] show in the whole [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Rhonda says that she is doing a news story on a Pokémon Training Camp ahead and also tells them that her main focus is two Trainers that truly test the strength of all their challengers. Suddenly, however, she is interrupted by her boom operator, Jack, who drops the microphone on her head. Rhonda then scolds the man, after which [[Jessie]] appears in front of the camera with a blatant cowgirl disguise, with [[James]] and {{MTR}} in similar disguises nearby. After showing off in front of the camera for a while, Jessie is dragged off by one of the Sinnoh Now staff.
On their way to [[Eterna City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are approached by ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' reporter {{si|Rhonda}}. {{an|Dawn}} explains to Ash that ''Sinnoh Now'' is the most popular [[television]] show in the whole [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Rhonda says that she is doing a news story on a Pokémon Training Camp ahead and also tells them that her main focus is two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that truly test the strength of all their challengers. Suddenly, however, she is interrupted by her boom operator, {{si|Jack}}, who drops the microphone on her head. Rhonda scolds Jack for his incompetence, after which [[Jessie]] appears in front of the camera with a blatant cowgirl disguise, with [[James]] and {{MTR}} in similar disguises nearby. After showing off in front of the camera for a while, Jessie is dragged off by one of the ''Sinnoh Now'' staff.


The group then arrive at the camp, and come across two Trainers who are talking about their recent loss to the two Trainers that Rhonda had mentioned before. Whilst searching for them, the group see a few Pokémon who had just lost against two twin boys with a {{p|Croconaw}} and a {{p|Quilava}}. They introduce themselves as the "Champ Twins", [[Ryan and Bryan]]. When requested to battle, they tell Ash that they only participate in Tag Battles. Brock explains to Dawn about Tag Battles, and Dawn agrees to join up with Ash. Ash and Dawn send out {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, respectively, and are ready to battle when the Sinnoh Now staff appear again to introduce the twins to the camera. Jack drops the microphone on Rhonda's head again, who angrily warns him not to do it again. The Trainers agree to let Rhonda film the battle.
The group arrives at the camp, and come across two Trainers who are talking about their recent loss to the two Trainers that Rhonda had mentioned before. Whilst searching for them, the group see a few Pokémon who had just lost against two twin boys with a {{p|Croconaw}} and a {{p|Quilava}}. They introduce themselves as the "Champ Twins", [[Ryan and Bryan]]. When requested to battle, they tell Ash that they only participate in [[Multi Battle|Tag Battles]]. After {{an|Brock}} provides an explanation, Dawn agrees to pair up with Ash. Ash and Dawn send out {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, respectively, and are ready to battle when the ''Sinnoh Now'' staff appear again to introduce the twins to the camera. Jack drops the microphone on Rhonda's head again, who angrily warns him not to do it again. The Trainers agree to let Rhonda film the battle.


Ryan's Quilava begins the battle by using {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Ash's Turtwig dodges. Quilava attacks again, but this time when Turtwig dodges, it accidentally runs into Dawn's Piplup. Ash and Dawn start arguing for some unknown reason, and in their haste to recover, Piplup trips and collides with Turtwig again. The two Trainers argue even more, with their Pokémon exchanging attacks. Even when Bryan's Croconaw attacks them both with {{m|Water Gun}}, they still continue to attack each other. Croconaw and Quilava attack again, until both Turtwig and Piplup are knocked out, and the twins are declared the winners.
Ryan's Quilava begins the battle by using {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Ash's Turtwig dodges. Quilava attacks again, but this time when Turtwig dodges, it accidentally runs into Dawn's Piplup. Ash and Dawn start arguing over the knock over, and in their haste to recover, Piplup trips and collides with Turtwig. The two Trainers argue even more, with their Pokémon exchanging attacks. Even when Bryan's Croconaw attacks them both with {{m|Water Gun}}, they continue to attack each other. Croconaw and Quilava attack again, until both Turtwig and Piplup are knocked out, and the twins are declared the winners, extending their winning streak to 17 in a row.


Afterwards, Ash and Dawn continue to argue, and as do their Pokémon. {{AP|Pikachu}},who is having none of it, uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}} to break up the brawl, then Turtwig and Piplup make up. After some encouragement from {{an|Brock}} and their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn make up as well. The two agree to battle the twins again, and try to work out a strategy.
Afterwards, Ash and Dawn continue to argue, and as do their Pokémon. {{AP|Pikachu}},who is having none of it, uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}} to break up the brawl, causing Turtwig and Piplup to make up. After some encouragement from {{an|Brock}} and their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn apologize to each other. The two agree to battle the twins again, and try to work out a strategy.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are sitting in the forest, and set Ryan and Bryan's Croconaw and Quilava as their next targets.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is sitting in the forest, and sets Ryan and Bryan's Croconaw and Quilava as their next targets. Later, Ryan and Bryan walk through the forest, and see lots of fruit arranged on a table. They run towards it, when suddenly they fall into a pit trap. Team Rocket arrives in their balloon, reciting their {{motto}}, then they grab the twins' Pokémon. The twins pursue Team Rocket, and when they encounter Ash and his friends, they tell them that their Pokémon had just been stolen. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}}, who punctures the balloon with its {{m|Quick Attack}}. The situation piques Rhonda's interests, so she orders the camera keep rolling. When the group catch up with Team Rocket, Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle. Seviper and Carnivine attack, but Turtwig and Piplup dodge and strike back with a {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}} combo, sending Team Rocket blasting off.


Ryan and Bryan walk through the forest, and see lots of fruit and berries arranged on a table. They run towards it, when suddenly they fall into a pit trap. Team Rocket arrive in their balloon, reciting their motto, then they grab the twins' Pokémon. The twins pursue Team Rocket, and when they encounter Ash and his friends, they tell them that their Pokémon had just been stolen. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}}, who punctures the balloon with its {{m|Quick Attack}}. When the group catch up with Team Rocket, Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle. Seviper and Carnivine attack, but Turtwig and Piplup dodge and strike back and send Team Rocket flying.
Ash and Dawn begin their [[rematch]] against the Champ Twins, but this time combining their [[move]]s and dodging most of the twins' attacks, with Rhonda reporting all the while. Quilava spins into action with Flame Wheel, and after Turtwig dodges, Dawn has Piplup counter with a Bubble Beam. Croconaw leaps up to dodge Turtwig's {{m|Bite}}, but is sturck by Piplup's Bubble Beam instead. After {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} miss their marks, Ryan calls for a Flame Wheel which strikes its opponents. Turtwig and Piplup narrowly dodge Quilava's {{m|Swift}} attack. Croconaw follows up with a Water Gun, though Turtwig uses Razor Leaf to combat it. Croconaw opts for a more powerful Hydro Pump, but Turtwig carries Piplup to safety and the attacks misses. Piplup takes a direct Flamethrower as he charges up his {{m|Bide}} attack, retaliating against Quilava. After taking a Bite attack from Croconaw, Turtwig uses {{m|Synthesis}} to replenish its health. As it tries to recover, Croconaw aims a Hydro Pump at it, though Piplup intervenes with a Bubble Beam to protect his ally. Turtwig is soon back to full and tosses Croconaw away using Bite. Piplup follows up with a {{m|Whirlpool}}, trapping Quilava in the vortex. Turtwig {{m|Tackle}}s Croconaw into Whirlpool before attacking the Champ Twins' Pokémon with a Razor Leaf. The double attack defeats Quilava and Croconaw, breaking Bryan and Ryan's winning streak. The twins shake hands with their opponents and rush off into the forest to build up another streak. Rhonda assures the group that she is only going the air the second battle because it was more action-packed, to which Ash and Dawn are pleased.
 
Ash and Dawn begin their second battle with the twins, but this time combining their moves and dodging most of the twins' attacks, with Rhonda reporting all the while. Eventually, after a long battle, Ash and Dawn emerge as the victors. Rhonda tells the group that she is only going the air the second battle, to which Ash and Dawn are pleased. The episode ends with Ash and his friends continuing their journey to Eterna City.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:Tag Battle anime.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Dawn's first Tag Battle]]
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} have their first [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] together.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} have their first [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] together.
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents|DP}}


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
Line 68: Line 67:
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Jack}}
** {{si|Jack}}
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
Line 80: Line 81:
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Jack}}
** {{si|Jack}}
** {{wp|Camera operator|Cameraman}}
** Cameraman
** {{wp|Production assistant|Assistant}}
** Assistant
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s


Line 110: Line 111:
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Pokémon food]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Pokémon food]]
** Pokémon senryū: かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ ''Kakushi aji, aijō tappuri, Pokémon fūzu.''
** Pokémon senryū: かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ ''Kakushi aji, aijō tappuri, Pokémon fūzu.'' "Filled with the secret ingredient of love; that's Pokémon food."
* This episode returns to the preview cold open format used in earlier episodes in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* This episode returns to the preview cold open format used in earlier episodes in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and the instrumental version of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]'', and the TV version of ''[[Ready Go!]]'' are used as background music.
* Music from the instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]], and the TV version of [[Ready Go!]], as well as music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', are used as background music.
* The English dub title of "The Champ Twins" is a pun on another animated television show, {{wp|The Cramp Twins}}.
* The English dub title is a pun on the animated TV series ''{{wp|The Cramp Twins}}''.
* This episode is similar to ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' in a lot of ways; except Ash and Dawn weren't considered in a [[PearlShipping|romantic relationship]], and Dawn and Ash forgave each other quickly.
* This episode is similar to ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' in a lot of ways; except {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} weren't considered in a romantic relationship, and they forgave each other quickly.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* Despite having made its {{pkmn|animated series}} debut in ''[[EP264|Mother of All Battles]]'', 231 episodes ago, this is the first time that {{p|Croconaw}} has received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the animated series.
* This is the first time that [[Ash's Turtwig]] has successfully completed the use of {{m|Synthesis}} without being interrupted since he was caught.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* During the first {{pkmn|battle}} in the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, [[Ryan and Bryan|Ryan]] orders {{p|Quilava}} to use "''Miotacz Promieni''" instead of "''{{m|Flamethrower|Miotacz Płomieni}}''".
** Also, during the [[rematch]], {{m|Flame Wheel}} is mistakenly called Flamethrower once.


===Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Ryan and Bryan call themselves "The Champ Twins". They don't have a nickname in the original Japanese version; instead, they just say that they are brothers and what their names are.
* In the English dub, when the cameraman hits {{si|Rhonda}} in the head with the boom mic, she tells him that she will send him back to the mailroom. In the original Japanese version, she just yells at him to stop hitting her with the boom mic.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FFCCCC|bordercolor=9999FF
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|小智與小光！打雙打對戰沒問題！？|Ash and Dawn! No Problem in a Tag Battle!?}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|小智與小光！打雙打對戰沒問題！？|Ash and Dawn! No Problem in a Tag Battle!?}}
|cs={{tt|Dvojčata šampioni|The Champ Twins}}
|cs={{tt|Dvojčata šampioni|The Champ Twins}}
Line 131: Line 138:
|fr_eu={{tt|L'esprit d'équipe !|The team spirit!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|L'esprit d'équipe !|The team spirit!}}
|it={{tt|I gemelli imbattibili|The unbeatable twins}} & {{tt|Una squadra in perfetta sintonia|A perfectly tuned team}}
|it={{tt|I gemelli imbattibili|The unbeatable twins}} & {{tt|Una squadra in perfetta sintonia|A perfectly tuned team}}
|pl={{tt|Super bracia|Super Brothers}}
|pl={{tt|Super Bracia|The Super Brothers}}
|ru={{tt|Близнецы чемпионы|The Champion Twins}}
|ru={{tt|Близнецы чемпионы|The Champion Twins}}
|pt_br={{tt|Os Gêmeos Campeões!|The Champ Twins!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Os Gêmeos Campeões!|The Champ Twins!}}
Line 139: Line 146:
|sv={{tt|Tvillingarna|The twins}}
|sv={{tt|Tvillingarna|The twins}}
|ro={{tt|Gemenii din Tabără|The Twins from the Camp}}
|ro={{tt|Gemenii din Tabără|The Twins from the Camp}}
|ko={{tt|지우와 빛나! 우리는 환상의 콤비|Ash & Dawn! We are the ultimate combination}}
|ko={{tt|지우와 빛나! 우리는 환상의 콤비!|Ash and Dawn! We are the Dream Combination!}}
|th={{tt|ซาโตชิกับฮิคาริ! แท็กแบทเทิลจะไหวรึนี่!?|Satoshi and Hikari! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?}}
|th={{tt|ซาโตชิกับฮิคาริ! แท็กแบทเทิลจะไหวรึนี่!?|Satoshi and Hikari! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?}}
}}
}}
 
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=DP028 |
prevcode=DP028 |
Line 148: Line 155:
nextcode=DP030 |
nextcode=DP030 |
nexttitle=Some Enchanted Sweetening! |
nexttitle=Some Enchanted Sweetening! |
series=Diamond & Pearl series |
series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
{{Project Anime notice}}


[[Category:Diamond & Pearl series episodes|029]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:0495}}
[[Category:Episodes written by Yukiyoshi Ōhashi|495]]
[[Category:Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episodes|029]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshito Hata|495]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Yukiyoshi Ōhashi]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga|495]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshito Hata]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Hiromi Funatsu|495]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|495]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Hiromi Funatsu]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn|495]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn]]


[[de:Die Champion-Zwillinge]]
[[de:Die Champion-Zwillinge]]
[[es:EP498]]
[[fr:DP029]]
[[fr:DP029]]
[[it:DP029]]
[[it:DP029]]
[[ja:DP編第29話]]
[[ja:DP編第29話]]
[[pl:DP029]]
[[zh:宝可梦 钻石＆珍珠 第29集]]
[[zh:DP029]]

Latest revision as of 01:54, 2 November 2024

← DP028 : Drifloon On the Wind!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP030 : Some Enchanted Sweetening! →
The Champ Twins!
DP029.png
DP029   EP495
サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？
Satoshi and Hikari! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?
First broadcast
Japan April 12, 2007
United States September 22, 2007
English themes
Opening Diamond and Pearl
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Together
Ending 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜 PopUp.Version
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Assistant director 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Animation director 船津弘美 Hiromi Funatsu
Additional credits

The Champ Twins! (Japanese: サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？ Satoshi and Hikari! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?) is the 29th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 495th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on April 12, 2007 as part of a one-hour special with DP028, and in the United States on September 22, 2007.

201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201

Blurb

Ash and his friends have come across a newsworthy diversion: two notorious Pokémon Trainers who've won 16 battles in a row, attracting the attention of Rhonda the reporter and her Sinnoh Now news team. Ash wants to battle these Champ Twins, Bryan and Ryan, but they only have tag battles. So while the cameras are rolling, Ash and Dawn team up to battle Bryan's Croconaw and Ryan's Quilava with Turtwig and Piplup.

Ash and Dawn are eager to show their stuff, but their teamwork could use much more work! The two of them don't coordinate moves so soon Piplup and Turtwig are getting in each other's way, and once Ash and Dawn are arguing too, the battle's as good as lost. Bryan and Ryan win the battle, which only starts another argument between Ash and Dawn—and Turtwig and Piplup too! Once they come to their senses, they apologize and resolve to take on the Champ Twins again, this time as a real tag team.

One small problem with this plan: Team Rocket has lured the Champ Twins into a pit trap and stolen their Pokémon! When Ash and Dawn discover the theft, they show off their new teamwork and defeat Team Rocket to get Croconaw and Quilava back. Now Ash and Dawn can battle the Champ Twins again, and this time their improved coordination wins the day!

Plot

On their way to Eterna City, Ash and his friends are approached by Sinnoh Now reporter Rhonda. Dawn explains to Ash that Sinnoh Now is the most popular television show in the whole Sinnoh region. Rhonda says that she is doing a news story on a Pokémon Training Camp ahead and also tells them that her main focus is two Trainers that truly test the strength of all their challengers. Suddenly, however, she is interrupted by her boom operator, Jack, who drops the microphone on her head. Rhonda scolds Jack for his incompetence, after which Jessie appears in front of the camera with a blatant cowgirl disguise, with James and Meowth in similar disguises nearby. After showing off in front of the camera for a while, Jessie is dragged off by one of the Sinnoh Now staff.

The group arrives at the camp, and come across two Trainers who are talking about their recent loss to the two Trainers that Rhonda had mentioned before. Whilst searching for them, the group see a few Pokémon who had just lost against two twin boys with a Croconaw and a Quilava. They introduce themselves as the "Champ Twins", Ryan and Bryan. When requested to battle, they tell Ash that they only participate in Tag Battles. After Brock provides an explanation, Dawn agrees to pair up with Ash. Ash and Dawn send out Turtwig and Piplup, respectively, and are ready to battle when the Sinnoh Now staff appear again to introduce the twins to the camera. Jack drops the microphone on Rhonda's head again, who angrily warns him not to do it again. The Trainers agree to let Rhonda film the battle.

Ryan's Quilava begins the battle by using Flame Wheel, which Ash's Turtwig dodges. Quilava attacks again, but this time when Turtwig dodges, it accidentally runs into Dawn's Piplup. Ash and Dawn start arguing over the knock over, and in their haste to recover, Piplup trips and collides with Turtwig. The two Trainers argue even more, with their Pokémon exchanging attacks. Even when Bryan's Croconaw attacks them both with Water Gun, they continue to attack each other. Croconaw and Quilava attack again, until both Turtwig and Piplup are knocked out, and the twins are declared the winners, extending their winning streak to 17 in a row.

Afterwards, Ash and Dawn continue to argue, and as do their Pokémon. Pikachu,who is having none of it, uses its Thunderbolt to break up the brawl, causing Turtwig and Piplup to make up. After some encouragement from Brock and their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn apologize to each other. The two agree to battle the twins again, and try to work out a strategy.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is sitting in the forest, and sets Ryan and Bryan's Croconaw and Quilava as their next targets. Later, Ryan and Bryan walk through the forest, and see lots of fruit arranged on a table. They run towards it, when suddenly they fall into a pit trap. Team Rocket arrives in their balloon, reciting their motto, then they grab the twins' Pokémon. The twins pursue Team Rocket, and when they encounter Ash and his friends, they tell them that their Pokémon had just been stolen. Ash sends out his Staravia, who punctures the balloon with its Quick Attack. The situation piques Rhonda's interests, so she orders the camera keep rolling. When the group catch up with Team Rocket, Jessie and James send out Seviper and Carnivine to battle. Seviper and Carnivine attack, but Turtwig and Piplup dodge and strike back with a Razor Leaf and Bubble Beam combo, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Ash and Dawn begin their rematch against the Champ Twins, but this time combining their moves and dodging most of the twins' attacks, with Rhonda reporting all the while. Quilava spins into action with Flame Wheel, and after Turtwig dodges, Dawn has Piplup counter with a Bubble Beam. Croconaw leaps up to dodge Turtwig's Bite, but is sturck by Piplup's Bubble Beam instead. After Flamethrower and Hydro Pump miss their marks, Ryan calls for a Flame Wheel which strikes its opponents. Turtwig and Piplup narrowly dodge Quilava's Swift attack. Croconaw follows up with a Water Gun, though Turtwig uses Razor Leaf to combat it. Croconaw opts for a more powerful Hydro Pump, but Turtwig carries Piplup to safety and the attacks misses. Piplup takes a direct Flamethrower as he charges up his Bide attack, retaliating against Quilava. After taking a Bite attack from Croconaw, Turtwig uses Synthesis to replenish its health. As it tries to recover, Croconaw aims a Hydro Pump at it, though Piplup intervenes with a Bubble Beam to protect his ally. Turtwig is soon back to full and tosses Croconaw away using Bite. Piplup follows up with a Whirlpool, trapping Quilava in the vortex. Turtwig Tackles Croconaw into Whirlpool before attacking the Champ Twins' Pokémon with a Razor Leaf. The double attack defeats Quilava and Croconaw, breaking Bryan and Ryan's winning streak. The twins shake hands with their opponents and rush off into the forest to build up another streak. Rhonda assures the group that she is only going the air the second battle because it was more action-packed, to which Ash and Dawn are pleased.

Major events

Ash and Dawn's first Tag Battle
For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, Ryan and Bryan call themselves "The Champ Twins". They don't have a nickname in the original Japanese version; instead, they just say that they are brothers and what their names are.
  • In the English dub, when the cameraman hits Rhonda in the head with the boom mic, she tells him that she will send him back to the mailroom. In the original Japanese version, she just yells at him to stop hitting her with the boom mic.

In other languages



← DP028 : Drifloon On the Wind!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP030 : Some Enchanted Sweetening! →
Project Anime logo.png This episode article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of Pokémon animation.
Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP029&oldid=4173868"