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'''Crisis from the Underground Up!''' (Japanese: '''激走！バトルサブウェイ！！（前編）''' ''Flat-out Run! Battle Subway!! (Part 1)'') is the 47th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 704th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2011 as part of a one-hour special alongside [[BW048]], in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2011 and in the United States on December 31, 2011.
 
'''Crisis from the Underground Up!''' (Japanese: '''激走！バトルサブウェイ！！（前編）''' ''Flat-out Run! Battle Subway!! (Part 1)'') is the 47th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 704th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2011 as part of a one-hour special alongside [[BW048]], in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2011 and in the United States on December 31, 2011.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>As Meowth and our heroes arrive in Nimbasa City, Jessie and James prepare to unleash a sinister plot under the guidance of Dr. Zager. At the remarkable Nimbasa City Pokémon Center, Meowth tells Ash, Iris, and Cilan about the local specialty, a soothing Pokémon massage, and convinces them to send all of their Pokémon into the secure Pokémon Center Vault for the treatment. Meowth then makes an excuse to stay behind while our heroes head off to explore—giving him a chance to contact Dr. Zager. It turns out Meowth is still working with Team Rocket, and his apparent change of heart when he joined our heroes was nothing but a ruse!
<i>As Meowth and our heroes arrive in Nimbasa City, Jessie and James prepare to unleash a sinister plot under the guidance of Dr. Zager. At the remarkable Nimbasa City Pokémon Center, Meowth tells Ash, Iris, and Cilan about the local specialty, a soothing Pokémon massage, and convinces them to send all of their Pokémon into the secure Pokémon Center Vault for the treatment. Meowth then makes an excuse to stay behind while our heroes head off to explore—giving him a chance to contact Dr. Zager. It turns out Meowth is still working with Team Rocket, and his apparent change of heart when he joined our heroes was nothing but a ruse!


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==Plot==
==Plot==
The episode starts as {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} look at [[Nimbasa City]] from its outskirts. Cilan then looks over while explaining what the Small Court, Big Stadium, and the [[Nimbasa Gym]], while Ash is content to have his Gym battle. However, an exhausted {{MTR}} insists they go to the [[Pokémon Center]] first so he can get some rest, and then tour around town. Iris then suggests this to Ash. Ash, with his Gym battle being his top priority, argues that it should be first. However, Ash soon admits he is hungry when his stomach rumbles. Cilan tells the gang to follow him to the Pokémon Center. Cilan suggests to them that they should take the underground subway system as it is the fastest way to get around in [[Nimbasa City]].
{{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} arrive at the outskirts of [[Nimbasa City]]. While Ash wants to have his Gym battle, an exhausted {{MTR}} insists they go to the [[Pokémon Center]] first so he can get some rest, and then tour around town. Iris then suggests this to Ash. Ash, with his Gym battle being his top priority, argues that it should be first. However, Ash soon admits he is hungry when his stomach rumbles. Cilan tells the group to follow him to the Pokémon Center. Cilan suggests to they take the underground subway system as it is the fastest way to get around in Nimbasa. Cilan refers to himself as a Metro Connoisseur, and is particularly excited to see an old double train carriage on display, much to his friends’ annoyances.
 
They then arrive at the entrance of what appears to be a subway station. Ash is confused, and thinks Cilan has made a mistake. However, Cilan, in one of his connoisseur moments, declares that this is no ordinary subway, it is the Nimbasa City Subway System! Iris, like Ash, is not hazed. Despite this, they enter the subway station anyway.
 
Cilan is shown to be going nuts in the station, excitedly examining a subway car on display. He explains that this is the first of the cars to be mass-produced, a system in which many of the same products -- cars, in this case, are manufactured at once, thus being produced cheaper and faster. Both Ash and Iris are confused by his lectures, asking questions and then not really being impressed by Cilan going on and on about the subway system. After then identifying himself as a "Subway Connoisseur", he ponders what that would mean. However, Meowth, irritated and impatient, drags Cilan away, much to Cilan's dismay.


Inside of the subway car, Cilan looks through the door to the subway control area with an excited look on his face. Iris asks Cilan what he is doing and that he's embarrassing them. Cilan asks them to look at the control, explaining that they are run on automatic controls and watched over by the central control room. All of a sudden the subway car comes to an abrupt stop leaving everyone wondering what caused it. Although not recognized at the time, the ghost train run by {{TRT}} runs by the halted subway car. Ingo and Emmet arrive to help get the subway car started again, Cilan recognizing them right away and explains that they run the subway system as subway bosses. Emmet, Ingo, and Cilan recognize each other and become reacquainted, finding out what each has been doing since they last spoke.
Inside of the subway car, Cilan looks through the door to the subway control area with an excited look on his face. Iris asks Cilan what he is doing and that he's embarrassing them. Cilan explains the train is run on automatic controls. All of a sudden the subway car comes to an abrupt stop leaving everyone wondering what caused it. Although not recognized at the time, the ghost train run by {{TRT}} runs by the halted subway car. Cilan admits he doesn’t even recognize the model. [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]] arrive to help get the subway car started again, Cilan recognizing them right away and explains that they run the subway system as {{tc|Subway Boss}}es. Emmet, Ingo, and Cilan recognize each other from a previous Subway convention and become reacquainted, finding out what each has been doing since they last spoke. The Subway Bosses admit the ghost train has been plaguing the Nimbasa system for some time.


Later, they arrive at the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center. Ash and Iris remark on how big it is. Nurse Joy says that's due to it being very busy. Meowth then explains of the luxurious Pokémon services, including massages, and special baths in some sort of machine that holds water. Cilan also notes that this Pokémon Center is also home to a [[Poké Ball]] vault, known to contain powerful Pokémon. Meowth suggests to Ash and Iris that they have their Pokémon get these treatments, including {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. They both agree, and Nurse Joy's Audino carry them there on a cart.
Later, they arrive at the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center. Ash and Iris remark on how big it is. [[Nurse Joy]] says that's due to it being very busy, plus it offers many exclusive Pokémon services, including massages and special baths. Cilan also notes that this Pokémon Center is home to a [[Poké Ball]] vault, known to contain powerful Pokémon. Meowth suggests to the group that they have their Pokémon get these treatments, including {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. They both agree, and [[Nurse Joy's Audino]] carry them there on a cart.


While they are going to the massage room, Meowth remembers something he needed to do, and delays the trip while he makes a phone call. He walks into a Telephone Booth, closes the door, and calls [[Dr. Zager]] to confirm his location. Dr. Zager then passes it on to Jessie and James. The {{p|Audino}} brings Meowth, Axew, and Pikachu through to the locked security door. Meowth explains how it scans those who try to enter, only allowing Audino and Nurse Joy to pass the scan.
While they are wheeled to the massage room, Meowth remembers something he needed to do, and delays the trip while he makes a phone call. He walks into a Telephone Booth, closes the door, and calls [[Dr. Zager]] to confirm his location. Dr. Zager sends the order through to [[Jessie]] and [[James]], who immediately action it. Dr. Zager hacks into the control for the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], making it open and the controls break to act as a distraction for the authorities. Ash goes and makes a phone call to {{an|Professor Oak}} not too long after the call is made it becomes disrupted and connection is lost. The Center’s security is also hacked into, allowing Meowth to enter the Pokémon vault undetected and clear it out using the ventilation system. Meowth also managed to trap Pikachu and Axew, who were too relaxed from their massages to notice. Underground, Jessie and James watch as the Poké Balls pile into the ghost train.


Later, Meowth sneaks into the vault containing all of the powerful Pokémon Cilan mentioned earlier. Dr. Zager makes the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] open and the controls break. Ash goes and makes a phone call to {{an|Professor Oak}} not too long after the call is made it becomes disrupted and connection is lost. Ash and his friends then tries to solve the mystery of all the strange occurrences. He opens a vent and throws Pikachu and Axew, who he captured earlier, down the vent. While throwing the Poké Balls down the vent, he comments on how easy hacking the security system was. The Poké Balls, along with {{AP|Pikachu}} and Axew, then end up in Team Rocket's subway car, infamously known as the Ghost Train. Ash, Cilan, and Iris approach Nurse Joy and asks about the situation. Cilan remembers all of the strange occurrences, and realizes that those responsible must be after the Pokémon. Nurse Joy takes the three to the vault where they discover all the Pokémon are gone. Cilan sees the air vent is open and suspects someone used it as an escape. Ash jumps down and follows the system until he reaches the end, meanwhile all of a sudden the subway control room starts beeping indicating that all subway cars are stopping again. When they reach the subway tracks, they see Meowth and ask what's going on. Meowth explains that he tricked them the whole time into thinking he was on their side. Jessie brings out Woobat to attack Ash with. Ash calls out for Pikachu and Pikachu cries out back to Ash. Team Rocket takes off. They head for [[Anville Town]], where Dr. Zager will be waiting to take the Pokémon back to {{an|Giovanni}}. Cilan explains to Ash and Iris that the next course of action should be to go back to the control room to speak to Ingo and Emmet.
The sound of police sirens alerts Ash, Cilan, and Iris that something is amiss. They approach Nurse Joy and learn that the Driftveil Drawbridge has malfunctioned. Cilan is quick to draw a connection to the other strange occurrences including the ghost train, and realizes that those responsible must be after the Pokémon. Nurse Joy takes the three to the vault where they discover all the Pokémon are gone. Cilan sees the air vent is open and suspects someone used it as an escape. Ash and his friends jump down and follow the system until they reach the end. When they reach the subway tracks, they see Meowth standing in front of the ghost train and ask what's going on. Meowth explains that he tricked them the whole time into thinking he was on their side. Jessie and James also appear, and recite their {{motto}}. Jessie brings out {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}} and has it attack the [[twerp]]s with an {{m|Air Slash}}, allowing Team Rocket to start the ghost train again. They head for [[Anville Town]], where Dr. Zager will be waiting to take the Pokémon back to {{an|Giovanni}}. Cilan explains to Ash and Iris that the next course of action should be to go back to the control room to speak to Ingo and Emmet.  


Ingo and Emmet explain to them about a location on the subway system map that all subway cars must eventually cross to get through. Everyone goes to find the mail carrier car, to be able to use that to get to the location quicker. Cilan puts on his Subway Conductor hat and begins to operate the car to get them to the location. They stumble upon what looks like Team Rocket's ghost train. Ash decides to try to jump on top of the car, but it explodes gas indicating that it was a fake. The Subway Bosses call Cilan and asks if he had seen the ghost train yet. Cilan says no, but there was a car headed their way. Team Rocket's ghost train passes them by. Suddenly Ingo and Emmet see numerous more decoy cars entering the Subway System, leaving everyone unsure which one they should follow.
The Subway Bosses learn of Team Rocket’s meddling, and add that their automatic train system has also been hacked. While all train have been ground to a halt, Team Rocket’s ghost train is still able to use the connecting lines used to keep trains moving. Emmet and Ingo quickly come up with a counter strategy, they’ll set up an ambush at a central location known as D3. Everyone goes to find the mail carrier car, to be able to use that to get to the location quicker. Cilan puts on his Subway Conductor hat and begins to operate the car to get them to the location. They stumble upon what looks like Team Rocket's ghost train. Ash decides to try to jump on top of the car, but it explodes gas indicating that it was a fake. The mail carts also derailed as a result. The Subway Bosses call Cilan and asks if he had seen the ghost train yet. Cilan says no, but there was a car headed their way. Team Rocket's ghost train passes them by. Suddenly Ingo and Emmet see numerous other decoy cars entering the Subway System, leaving everyone unsure which one they should follow.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and company arrive in [[Nimbasa City]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Nimbasa City]].
* Ash and {{an|Iris}} meet {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} and {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} for the first time while it's revealed {{an|Cilan}} had met them previously.
* Ash and {{an|Iris}} meet [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]] for the first time, while it is revealed that {{an|Cilan}} has met them previously.
* It is revealed that {{MTR}} was lying about being fired from {{TRT}} and that his joining the group was part of a plan to steal the gang's Pokémon.
* {{MTR}} is revealed to have been lying about being fired from [[Team Rocket]] and that his joining the group was just part of a plan to steal their Pokémon.
* Meowth rejoins [[Jessie]] and [[James]].
* Meowth rejoins [[Jessie]] and [[James]].
* Team Rocket successfully steal all the Pokémon from the [[Nimbasa City]] [[Pokémon Center]] (including those belonging to Ash, Iris, and Cilan) and make a getaway using the [[Battle Subway|Nimbasa Subway Network]].
* Team Rocket successfully steal all the Pokémon from the [[Nimbasa City]] [[Pokémon Center]] (including those belonging to Ash, Iris, and Cilan) and make a getaway using the [[Battle Subway|Nimbasa Subway Network]].
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}}
* [[Ingo]]
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}}
* [[Emmet]]
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] operator
* Subway workers
* Subway workers
* Train passengers
* Train passengers
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] operator


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}; three; one in a fantasy)
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}; ×3; one in a fantasy)
* {{p|Haxorus}} (silhouette)
* {{p|Beartic}} (silhouette)
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Pidove}}
* {{p|Pidove}}
* {{p|Sandile}}
* {{p|Sandile}}
* {{p|Deerling}}
* {{p|Deerling}}
* {{p|Haxorus}} (silhouette)
* {{p|Beartic}} (silhouette)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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** There is no [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] following this episode, due to it being aired back-to-back with [[BW048]].
** There is no [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] following this episode, due to it being aired back-to-back with [[BW048]].
* Music from ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' is used in this episode.
* Music from ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' is used in this episode.
* The first scene of the episode occurs after the opening credits, as opposed to the standard practice of it being shown before (the title card appears after this scene has played instead of immediately after the opening credits).  
* [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]] narrate the preview for [[BW048|the next episode]].
* This episode marks the first mention of {{Tracey}} since ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', which debuted in Japan almost five years previously.  
** Unlike all other previews in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', this preview does not start with Ash talking.
* This episode aired December 27, 2011 in the UK, four days before the US airdate.
*** This also happens with the preview for [[BW051]] shown in [[BW050]].
* This episode aired December 23, 2011 in Italy (on K2), eight days before the US airing and 99 days after the Japanese one.
* The first scene of the episode occurs after the opening credits, as opposed to the standard practice of it being shown before (the [[title card]] appears after this scene has played instead of immediately after the opening credits).  
* This episode marks the first reference of {{Tracey}} since ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', which debuted in Japan almost five years previously.  
* This episode aired on December 27, 2011 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, four days before it aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* This episode aired on December 23, 2011 in {{pmin|Italy}} (on K2), eight days before it aired in the United States, and 99 days after the Japanese airdate.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the [[Pokémon in South Asia|Hindi]] dub, the [[narrator]] mispronounces "Pokémon" as "Pokémons" at the end of the episode.
* In the Hindi MarvelHQ dub, {{an|Professor Oak}} calls Tracey a female.
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
*Emmet refers to Cilan as his "favorite Metro Connoisseur" in the dub, whilst in the original version, he is not even completely sure who Cilan is.
* [[Emmet]] refers to {{an|Cilan}} as his "favorite Metro {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}" in the dub, whilst in the original version, he is not even completely sure who Cilan is.
* In the English dub, Cilan says that [[Nimbasa City]] is nicknamed "battle central". In the Japanese version, the nickname is "Pokémon battle holy land". This was likely changed due to the potential religious reference.
* In the Japanese version, Cilan says that he can't forgive anyone who threatens the safety of anyone who loves the subway. In the English dub, he's angry that anyone could endanger passengers' lives and taint the subway's reputation.
* In the English dub, when closing in on the d3 point, Cilan says that they're 500 yards away from it. In the Japanese version, he says 500 meters, which is closer to 547 yards.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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BW047   EP704
激走！バトルサブウェイ！！（前編）
Flat-out Run! Battle Subway!! (Part 1)
First broadcast
Japan September 15, 2011
United States December 31, 2011
English themes
Opening Black and White
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ベストウイッシュ！
Ending ポケモン言えるかな？ＢＷ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Assistant director 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Animation director 夏目久仁彦 Kunihiko Natsume
Additional credits

Crisis from the Underground Up! (Japanese: 激走！バトルサブウェイ！！（前編） Flat-out Run! Battle Subway!! (Part 1)) is the 47th episode of Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and the 704th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2011 as part of a one-hour special alongside BW048, in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2011 and in the United States on December 31, 2011.

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Blurb

As Meowth and our heroes arrive in Nimbasa City, Jessie and James prepare to unleash a sinister plot under the guidance of Dr. Zager. At the remarkable Nimbasa City Pokémon Center, Meowth tells Ash, Iris, and Cilan about the local specialty, a soothing Pokémon massage, and convinces them to send all of their Pokémon into the secure Pokémon Center Vault for the treatment. Meowth then makes an excuse to stay behind while our heroes head off to explore—giving him a chance to contact Dr. Zager. It turns out Meowth is still working with Team Rocket, and his apparent change of heart when he joined our heroes was nothing but a ruse!

Meanwhile, the Nimbasa Subway Bosses, Ingo and Emmet, have been investigating the mysterious “Ghost Train,” which has been spotted roaming the subway system. Now, a series of events, instigated by Dr. Zager and Team Rocket, puts Nimbasa City into chaos! But Cilan manages to put the pieces together: the Ghost Train sightings, the Poké Balls missing from the Pokémon Center, the drawbridge that leads out of town getting stuck in the open position...they’re all part of Team Rocket’s plot to pull off a huge Pokémon heist!

Cilan, Ash, and Iris take off in pursuit of the Ghost Train, thanks to Cilan’s extensive knowledge of the subway system. But numerous decoys have our heroes—and the Subway Bosses—completely flummoxed! Will they be able to rescue their Pokémon and bring Nimbasa City back from the brink of disaster?!

Plot

Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive at the outskirts of Nimbasa City. While Ash wants to have his Gym battle, an exhausted Meowth insists they go to the Pokémon Center first so he can get some rest, and then tour around town. Iris then suggests this to Ash. Ash, with his Gym battle being his top priority, argues that it should be first. However, Ash soon admits he is hungry when his stomach rumbles. Cilan tells the group to follow him to the Pokémon Center. Cilan suggests to they take the underground subway system as it is the fastest way to get around in Nimbasa. Cilan refers to himself as a Metro Connoisseur, and is particularly excited to see an old double train carriage on display, much to his friends’ annoyances.

Inside of the subway car, Cilan looks through the door to the subway control area with an excited look on his face. Iris asks Cilan what he is doing and that he's embarrassing them. Cilan explains the train is run on automatic controls. All of a sudden the subway car comes to an abrupt stop leaving everyone wondering what caused it. Although not recognized at the time, the ghost train run by Team Rocket runs by the halted subway car. Cilan admits he doesn’t even recognize the model. Ingo and Emmet arrive to help get the subway car started again, Cilan recognizing them right away and explains that they run the subway system as Subway Bosses. Emmet, Ingo, and Cilan recognize each other from a previous Subway convention and become reacquainted, finding out what each has been doing since they last spoke. The Subway Bosses admit the ghost train has been plaguing the Nimbasa system for some time.

Later, they arrive at the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center. Ash and Iris remark on how big it is. Nurse Joy says that's due to it being very busy, plus it offers many exclusive Pokémon services, including massages and special baths. Cilan also notes that this Pokémon Center is home to a Poké Ball vault, known to contain powerful Pokémon. Meowth suggests to the group that they have their Pokémon get these treatments, including Pikachu and Axew. They both agree, and Nurse Joy's Audino carry them there on a cart.

While they are wheeled to the massage room, Meowth remembers something he needed to do, and delays the trip while he makes a phone call. He walks into a Telephone Booth, closes the door, and calls Dr. Zager to confirm his location. Dr. Zager sends the order through to Jessie and James, who immediately action it. Dr. Zager hacks into the control for the Driftveil Drawbridge, making it open and the controls break to act as a distraction for the authorities. Ash goes and makes a phone call to Professor Oak not too long after the call is made it becomes disrupted and connection is lost. The Center’s security is also hacked into, allowing Meowth to enter the Pokémon vault undetected and clear it out using the ventilation system. Meowth also managed to trap Pikachu and Axew, who were too relaxed from their massages to notice. Underground, Jessie and James watch as the Poké Balls pile into the ghost train.

The sound of police sirens alerts Ash, Cilan, and Iris that something is amiss. They approach Nurse Joy and learn that the Driftveil Drawbridge has malfunctioned. Cilan is quick to draw a connection to the other strange occurrences including the ghost train, and realizes that those responsible must be after the Pokémon. Nurse Joy takes the three to the vault where they discover all the Pokémon are gone. Cilan sees the air vent is open and suspects someone used it as an escape. Ash and his friends jump down and follow the system until they reach the end. When they reach the subway tracks, they see Meowth standing in front of the ghost train and ask what's going on. Meowth explains that he tricked them the whole time into thinking he was on their side. Jessie and James also appear, and recite their motto. Jessie brings out Woobat and has it attack the twerps with an Air Slash, allowing Team Rocket to start the ghost train again. They head for Anville Town, where Dr. Zager will be waiting to take the Pokémon back to Giovanni. Cilan explains to Ash and Iris that the next course of action should be to go back to the control room to speak to Ingo and Emmet.

The Subway Bosses learn of Team Rocket’s meddling, and add that their automatic train system has also been hacked. While all train have been ground to a halt, Team Rocket’s ghost train is still able to use the connecting lines used to keep trains moving. Emmet and Ingo quickly come up with a counter strategy, they’ll set up an ambush at a central location known as D3. Everyone goes to find the mail carrier car, to be able to use that to get to the location quicker. Cilan puts on his Subway Conductor hat and begins to operate the car to get them to the location. They stumble upon what looks like Team Rocket's ghost train. Ash decides to try to jump on top of the car, but it explodes gas indicating that it was a fake. The mail carts also derailed as a result. The Subway Bosses call Cilan and asks if he had seen the ghost train yet. Cilan says no, but there was a car headed their way. Team Rocket's ghost train passes them by. Suddenly Ingo and Emmet see numerous other decoy cars entering the Subway System, leaving everyone unsure which one they should follow.

Major events

For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Woobat

Trivia

Errors

  • In the Hindi dub, the narrator mispronounces "Pokémon" as "Pokémons" at the end of the episode.
  • In the Hindi MarvelHQ dub, Professor Oak calls Tracey a female.

Dub edits

  • Emmet refers to Cilan as his "favorite Metro Connoisseur" in the dub, whilst in the original version, he is not even completely sure who Cilan is.
  • In the English dub, Cilan says that Nimbasa City is nicknamed "battle central". In the Japanese version, the nickname is "Pokémon battle holy land". This was likely changed due to the potential religious reference.
  • In the Japanese version, Cilan says that he can't forgive anyone who threatens the safety of anyone who loves the subway. In the English dub, he's angry that anyone could endanger passengers' lives and taint the subway's reputation.
  • In the English dub, when closing in on the d3 point, Cilan says that they're 500 yards away from it. In the Japanese version, he says 500 meters, which is closer to 547 yards.

In other languages



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