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'''Curtain Up, Unova League!''' (Japanese: '''開幕イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！''' ''The {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} League {{tt|Higaki|Vertress}} Conference Gets Underway! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shooty|Trip}}!!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 760th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2012 and in the United States on March 9, 2013.
 
'''Curtain Up, Unova League!''' (Japanese: '''開幕イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！''' ''The {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} League {{tt|Higaki|Vertress}} Conference Gets Underway! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shooty|Trip}}!!'') is the 103rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 760th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2012 and in the United States on March 9, 2013.


{{spoilers}}
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Our heroes have finally arrived in Vertress City, home of the Unova League, and Ash’s excitement is at a fever pitch! While they’re in the midst of marveling at the massive Unova League stadium, the familiar faces of several Trainers begin rolling into town with their own plans to compete—and to Ash’s dismay, Bianca’s entrance is as dramatic as ever.
<i>Our heroes have finally arrived in Vertress City, home of the Unova League, and Ash’s excitement is at a fever pitch! While they’re in the midst of marveling at the massive Unova League stadium, the familiar faces of several Trainers begin rolling into town with their own plans to compete—and to Ash’s dismay, Bianca’s entrance is as dramatic as ever.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
Ash and his friends finally arrive in Vertress City and they are all super excited as Ash states he's going to beat everyone and win the Unova league. After everyone arrives at the main arena they meet up with [[Stephan]], finally pronouncing his name correctly, much to his surprise and excitement, although Ash and Iris both state they've been saying his name correctly all along. Just then [[Bianca]] shows up, once again knocking Ash into a fountain when she runs into him. While catching up with Stephan and Bianca, Ash sees a helicopter flying overhead with [[Virgil]], Davy and Virgil's Eevee. Ash, Iris, and Cilan run over to Virgil excitedly and they explain to Stephan and Bianca that Virgil is one of the agents in a Pokémon rescue squad and that he works with the evolved forms of Eevee. After Ash and his friends register for the league they come across [[Trip]] who's a lot nicer than before which both Cilan and Iris notice. Afterwards, Ash and his friends start going to their hotel but stop when they see a tent which belongs to Cameron and Riolu. Cameron reveals that he'd been camping out for three entire days but he hadn't registered. Ash panics because just after Cameron reveals this the registration period closes. Ash grabs Cameron and drags him to registration where they both beg Nurse Joy to let Cameron enter. Nurse Joy excepted and Cameron registers himself for the league. Outside Cameron reveals he brought a secret weapon with him that he's going to use when he competes which really excites Ash.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} finally arrive in [[Vertress City]] for the upcoming [[Vertress Conference]], and soon spot the network of battle stadiums. In her rush to register, {{an|Bianca}} knocks Ash into a fountain. She apologizes for again bowling Ash over, and soon another familiar face, [[Stephan]] greets the group. Stephan is pleasantly surprised that Ash finally said his name correctly, though his enthusiasm leaves everyone perplexed. While catching up with Stephan and Bianca, Ash sees a helicopter flying overhead with [[Virgil]], [[Davy]], and Virgil's {{p|Eevee}}. Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} run over to Virgil excitedly and they explain to the others that Virgil is one of the agents in the Pokémon Rescue Squad and that he works with the evolved forms of Eevee. As Ash and his friends prepare to register for the League they come across [[Trip]], who's a lot nicer than before which both Cilan and Iris notice. Trip hopes to battle his [[rival]] and advises Ash not to lose too early.
 
After registering, Ash and his friends start going to their hotel but stop when they see a tent which belongs to old friend {{un|Cameron}} and his {{TP|Cameron|Riolu}}. Cameron reveals that he'd been camping out for three entire days but he hasn't registered. Panic sets in as announcement informs everyone that the registration period has closed. Ash grabs Cameron and drags him to registration area where they both beg [[Nurse Joy]] to let Cameron enter. Nurse Joy agrees to accept Cameron, and he registers himself for the League. Outside Cameron reveals he brought a secret weapon with him that he's going to use when he competes, which really excites Ash. With everyone now registered, Ash and his friends head back to their hotel to relax. While everyone enjoys some food, Ash and Stephan both have lots of food on their plates. Next, Stephan and Cameron relax in the sauna, or at least Stephan does, while Cameron becomes extremely uncomfortable by the humidity. Ash later receives {{AP|Palpitoad}} from [[Professor Juniper]], who wishes him luck in the Conference.
 
Later on that night, Iris and Cilan are both fast asleep, but Ash is too excited he can't sleep, and {{AP|Pikachu}} also wakes up due to Ash not being able to sleep. Ash and Pikachu get out of bed and look out the window which has a perfect view of the stadium. Ash flashes backs to all of his previous [[Gym]] battles and says he's going to win the Unova League for all the [[Gym Leader]]s that helped him get there. Iris wakes up and tells Ash to go to sleep because he needs his rest so he climbs back into bed and goes to sleep.


After registration's done Ash and his friends head back to their hotel where they eat (Ash and Stephan both have lots of food on their plates), Stephan and Cameron relax in the sauna (or at least Stephan does, on the other hand, Cameron's extremely uncomfortable), and Ash receives {{TP|Ash|Palpitoad}} from Professor Juniper.  
The next morning all the participating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and a giant crowd gather in the main stadium for the Vertress Conference opening ceremony. [[Freddy O'Martian]] makes a big entrance when he skydives from a helicopter, [[Officer Jenny]] lights the torch, and a flock of {{p|Pidove}} fly overhead as the Unova League gets underway. Stephan and Bianca find their match-ups for the qualifying rounds and are determined to win. Ash looks to see who he's matched with, and he and Pikachu are both shocked when they find out Ash is facing off against Trip right off the bat.  


Later on that night, Iris and Cilan are both fast asleep, but Ash is too excited he can't sleep, and Pikachu also wakes up due to Ash not being able to sleep. Ash and Pikachu get out of bed and look out the window which has a perfect view of the stadium. Just then Ash has flashbacks from ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full]]'' when he battled against Cilan, Chili, and Cress, ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym]]'' when he had his rematch against Lenora, ''[[BW023|Battling For the Love of Bug-Types]]'' when he battled against Burgh, ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym]]'' when he battled against Elesa, ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines]]'' when he battled against Clay, ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle]]'' when he battled against Skyla, ''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions]]'' when he battled against Brycen, and finally ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym Part 2]]'' when he battled against Roxie. The flashbacks end and Ash says he's going to win the Unova League for all the Gym Leaders that helped him get there. Iris wakes up and tells Ash to go to sleep because he needs his rest so he climbs back into bed and goes to sleep.
The first match on the green field is Stephan and his {{p|Zebstrika}} battling [[Radley]] and his {{p|Braviary}}. Zebstrika dodges a series of attack, but is eventually struck by an {{m|Air Slash}}. Radley prepares to zero in on his opponent, but Zebstrika retaliates with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Stephan and Zebstrika win the match with an extremely powerful {{m|Giga Impact}}. The next battle is Bianca and {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} against [[Mikael]] and his {{p|Watchog}}. Emboar dodges a {{m|Hidden Power}}, and replies with an effective {{m|Flamethrower}}. Watchog stand to its feet again, and charges for a {{m|Crunch}} attack. However, Biance has Emboar keep it at bay with an {{m|Arm Thrust}}.


The next morning all the Trainers competing in the league are at the stadium as well as a giant crowd of fans ready to witness the action. [[Freddy O'Martian]] makes a big entrance when he skydives from a helicopter, [[Officer Jenny]] lights the torch, and a flock of {{p|Pidove}} fly overhead as the Unova League gets underway. Stephan and Bianca find their match-ups for the qualifying rounds and are determined to win. Ash looks to see who he's matched with, and he and Pikachu are both shocked when they find out Ash is facing off against Trip right off the bat. The first match on the green field is Stephan and his Zebstrika battling against another Trainer and his Braviary. Stephan and Zebstrika win the match with an extremely powerful {{m|Giga Impact}}. The next battle is Bianca and Emboar against a Trainer and his Watchog. The next battle shown is Virgil and Vaporeon against another Trainer and his Crustle. Vaporeon's {{m|Hydro Pump}} and Crustle's {{m|Rock Wrecker}} collide with one another creating a beautiful rainbow. Virgil then instructs Vaporeon to use {{m|Aurora Beam}} which shocks the Trainer and his Crustle and also knocks Crustle out. The next match shown is Cameron and his Ferrothorn against a Trainer and his Elektross. Ferrothorn got hit twice with {{m|Crush Claw}} but Ferrothorn and Cameron still managed to push on and continue battling. The final match shown is Ash and Trip on the green field. Trip chooses his powerful and speedy Serperior which worries Iris and Cilan. Ash chooses Pikachu because he'd already planned to start off by using him first. Iris begins to worry even more because Electric types aren't that effective against Grass types. Ash tells Trip Pikachu's just as fast as Serperior and attempts to demonstrate by having Pikachu use {{m|Quick Attack}} on Serperior, but just before the Quick Attack hits Serperior, he dodges it. Ash then has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} which Serperior dodges yet again with his incredible speed. Ash then commands Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}} which Serperior dodges yet again. Trip then commands Serperior to use {{m|Dragon Tail}} on Pikachu. Ash tells Pikachu to dodge which he tries to do, but Serperior's just to fast and Pikachu can't keep up with him.
Later, Virgil and {{p|Vaporeon}} take on [[Ultimo]] and his {{p|Crustle}}. Vaporeon lands a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and then narrowly evades an oncoming {{m|X-Scissor}} attack. Vaporeon's {{m|Hydro Pump}} and Crustle's {{m|Rock Wrecker}} collide with one another creating a beautiful rainbow. Next, Virgil instructs Vaporeon to use {{m|Aurora Beam}} which shocks Ultimo and his Crustle and also knocks Crustle down. For his first match, Cameron calls on his {{p|Ferrothorn}} to battle [[Kendrick]] and {{p|Eelektross}}. Ferrothorn gets hit twice with {{m|Crush Claw}}, but Ferrothorn and Cameron still managed to push on and continue battling. Ferrothorn evades a Thunderbolt, though Eelektross steps aside to make Cameron's {{m|Metal Claw}} attacks miss. Kendrick calls for another Crush Claw, knocking Ferrothorn to the field. Kendrick smirks, confident that his victory is guaranteed.
 
In the third battle on the green field, Ash versus Trip. Trip chooses his powerful and speedy {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}. Ash selects Pikachu because he'd already planned to start off by using him first, though this tactic worries Iris and Cilan who are aware that {{t|Electric}} types aren't that effective against {{t|Grass}} types. Ash tells Trip that Pikachu's just as fast as Serperior and attempts to demonstrate by having Pikachu use {{m|Quick Attack}} on Serperior. Just before the Quick Attack hits Serperior, he dodges it and then Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} which Serperior dodges yet again with his incredible speed. This time, Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}} which Serperior evades as well. Trip finally makes a move, and calls for a {{m|Dragon Tail}}, which lashes Pikachu and knocks him down. Trip confidently looks on while Ash is left stunned by the ferocity of the attack and Pikachu tries to recover from the attack.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:Vertress Conference Trainers.png|thumb|220px|The [[Vertress Conference]] first round matchups]]
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Vertress City]], where the [[Vertress Conference]] begins.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Vertress City]], where the [[Vertress Conference]] begins.
* Ash, [[Trip]], {{an|Bianca}}, {{un|Cameron}}, [[Stephan]], and [[Virgil]] enter the Vertress Conference.
* Ash, [[Trip]], {{an|Bianca}}, {{un|Cameron}}, [[Stephan]], and [[Virgil]] enter the Vertress Conference, with all of them having earned the eight required [[Badge]]s.
* Bianca and Stephan meet Cameron for the first time.
* Ash decides to use only his current [[party]] Pokémon in the tournament instead of using any of his Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* Stephan defeats [[Radley]] in his first round battle, qualifying him for the next round.
* Stephan defeats [[Radley]] in his first round battle, qualifying him for the next round.
* Bianca, Virgil, and Cameron begin their first round battles.
* Bianca, Virgil, and Cameron begin their first round battles against [[Mikael]], [[Ultimo]], and [[Kendrick]], respectively.
* Ash begins his battle against Trip.
* Ash begins his battle against Trip.
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{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Russet]]
* [[Mikael]]
* [[Ultimo]]
* [[Kendrick]]
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{un|Cameron}}
* {{un|Cameron}}
* [[Virgil]]
* [[Virgil]]
* [[Davy]]
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
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* [[Roxie]] (flashback)
* [[Roxie]] (flashback)
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Davy]]
* [[Katharine]]
* [[Katharine]]
* [[Dino]]
* [[Dino]]
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* [[Ultimo]]
* [[Ultimo]]
* [[Kendrick]]
* [[Kendrick]]
* Trainers
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}}; female; flashback)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}}; flashback)
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}}; flashback)
* {{p|Krokorok}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}}; flashback)
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Serperior}} ({{OP|Trip|Serperior}})
* {{p|Serperior}} ({{OP|Trip|Serperior}})
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* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Glaceon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Radley]]'s)  
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Radley]]'s)  
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Mikael]]'s)  
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Mikael]]'s)  
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* {{p|Eelektross}} ([[Kendrick]]'s)
* {{p|Eelektross}} ([[Kendrick]]'s)
* {{p|Klinklang}} ([[Davy]]'s)
* {{p|Klinklang}} ([[Davy]]'s)
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{OP|Chili|Pansear}}; flashback)
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{OP|Cress|Panpour}}; flashback)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Lenora]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ([[Burgh]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Tynamo}} ([[Elesa]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Clay|Excadrill}}; flashback)
* {{p|Swanna}} ({{OP|Skyla|Swanna}}; flashback)
* {{p|Beartic}} ([[Brycen]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Roxie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rattata}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rattata}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubchoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubchoo}} (Trainer's)
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* {{p|Gothita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gothita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
====Pokémon seen in flashbacks====
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Krokorok}} ({{OP|Ash|Krokorok}})
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Glaceon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{OP|Chili|Pansear}})
* {{p|Panpour}} ([[Cress]]'s)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Lenora]]'s)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ([[Burgh]]'s)
* {{p|Tynamo}} ([[Elesa]]'s)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ([[Clay]]'s)
* {{p|Swanna}} ([[Skyla]]'s)
* {{p|Beartic}} ([[Brycen]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Roxie]]'s)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Serperior}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Serperior}}
* This episode begins the six-part [[Vertress Conference]] arc.
* This episode begins the six-part [[Vertress Conference]] arc.
* An instrumental version of ''{{OBP|Best Wishes!|song}}'' is used as background music.
* An instrumental version of {{so|Best Wishes!}} is used as background music.
* The characters start pronouncing [[Stephan]]'s name correctly as of this episode.
* The characters start pronouncing [[Stephan]]'s name correctly as of this episode, but they are oblivious to ever pronouncing it wrong.
* In the flashback of {{Ash}} defeating [[Lenora]], the apron that she wore during the original scene was removed.
* In the flashback of {{Ash}} defeating [[Lenora]], the apron that she wore during the original scene was removed.
* This is the first time since [[BW004|his capture]] that {{AP|Pignite}} was not used in a battle against Trip.
* This is the first time since [[BW004|his capture]] that {{AP|Pignite}} was not used in a battle against Trip.
* This is the first time in which Ash faced his main [[rival]] in a [[Pokémon League]] tournament that was not a 6-on-6 {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This is the first time in which Ash faced his main [[rival]] in a [[Pokémon League Conference]] that was not a [[Full Battle]].
** This is also the first time when Ash does not call {{an|Professor Oak}} before the beginning of a League.
** This is also the first time when Ash does not call {{an|Professor Oak}} before the beginning of a League; he calls [[Professor Juniper]] instead.
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]'s entrance by parachute at the league opening ceremony is likely a reference to the method that {{wp|Daniel Craig}} (as {{wp|James Bond}}) and {{wp|Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II}} supposedly made their entrance (although in reality they were portrayed by stunt doubles) at the opening ceremony of the {{wp|2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Summer Olympic Games}}.
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]'s entrance by parachute at the opening ceremony may be a reference to the opening ceremony of the {{wp|2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Summer Olympic Games}}, in which stunt doubles for {{wp|Daniel Craig}} (in character as {{wp|James Bond}}) and {{wp|Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II}} made their entrance by parachute.
* This is the earliest that Ash has fought his main rival during a official league tournament.
* This is the earliest that Ash has fought his main rival during a League Conference.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub, [[Bianca]] orders {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} instead of {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{Ash}} orders {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} to use Flamethrower instead of Thunderbolt.
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


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BW104 : Mission: Defeat Your Rival! →
Curtain Up, Unova League!
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BW103   EP760
開幕イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！
The Isshu League Higaki Conference Gets Underway! Satoshi VS Shooty!!
First broadcast
Japan November 22, 2012
United States March 9, 2013
English themes
Opening It's Always You and Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening やじるしになって！
Ending みてみて☆こっちっち
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 西田健一 Ken'ichi Nishida
Assistant director 西田健一 Ken'ichi Nishida
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

Curtain Up, Unova League! (Japanese: 開幕イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！ The Isshu League Higaki Conference Gets Underway! Satoshi VS Shooty!!) is the 103rd episode of Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and the 760th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2012 and in the United States on March 9, 2013.

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Blurb

Our heroes have finally arrived in Vertress City, home of the Unova League, and Ash’s excitement is at a fever pitch! While they’re in the midst of marveling at the massive Unova League stadium, the familiar faces of several Trainers begin rolling into town with their own plans to compete—and to Ash’s dismay, Bianca’s entrance is as dramatic as ever.

Ash, Trip, Stephan, Bianca, and new friend Virgil (from the Pokémon Rescue Squad) are all raring to go—as is Cameron, who’s been camping out for three days in a tent with his Riolu to make sure he wouldn’t be late! However, no one told him he needed to register for the tournament, so Ash rushes his absent-minded friend over to Nurse Joy—mere moments after registration has closed. Fortunately for Cameron, Nurse Joy takes pity on him and lets him register anyway.

The next morning, it’s time to get started! Freddy the Scoop drops in by parachute to call the action, and starts out by announcing the rules: before the main event begins, Trainers have to get through the qualifying rounds, where they can only use one Pokémon each. Stephan wins his first match easily. Virgil and Bianca are struggling against their opponents—and Ash is paired up against his very first Unova rival: Trip!

Trip calls out his super-speedy Serperior, who handed Ash his defeat in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup finals. This time, rather than relying on Pignite’s type advantage, Ash has chosen Pikachu to kick off his Unova League experience! But even Pikachu’s Quick Attack isn’t fast enough to hit Serperior, who dodges every move with serpentine skill. Finally, Trip has Serperior strike back with Dragon Tail—and it’s a direct hit! Will Ash and Pikachu be knocked out of the Unova League before they even get to the main event?

Plot

Ash and his friends finally arrive in Vertress City for the upcoming Vertress Conference, and soon spot the network of battle stadiums. In her rush to register, Bianca knocks Ash into a fountain. She apologizes for again bowling Ash over, and soon another familiar face, Stephan greets the group. Stephan is pleasantly surprised that Ash finally said his name correctly, though his enthusiasm leaves everyone perplexed. While catching up with Stephan and Bianca, Ash sees a helicopter flying overhead with Virgil, Davy, and Virgil's Eevee. Ash, Iris, and Cilan run over to Virgil excitedly and they explain to the others that Virgil is one of the agents in the Pokémon Rescue Squad and that he works with the evolved forms of Eevee. As Ash and his friends prepare to register for the League they come across Trip, who's a lot nicer than before which both Cilan and Iris notice. Trip hopes to battle his rival and advises Ash not to lose too early.

After registering, Ash and his friends start going to their hotel but stop when they see a tent which belongs to old friend Cameron and his Riolu. Cameron reveals that he'd been camping out for three entire days but he hasn't registered. Panic sets in as announcement informs everyone that the registration period has closed. Ash grabs Cameron and drags him to registration area where they both beg Nurse Joy to let Cameron enter. Nurse Joy agrees to accept Cameron, and he registers himself for the League. Outside Cameron reveals he brought a secret weapon with him that he's going to use when he competes, which really excites Ash. With everyone now registered, Ash and his friends head back to their hotel to relax. While everyone enjoys some food, Ash and Stephan both have lots of food on their plates. Next, Stephan and Cameron relax in the sauna, or at least Stephan does, while Cameron becomes extremely uncomfortable by the humidity. Ash later receives Palpitoad from Professor Juniper, who wishes him luck in the Conference.

Later on that night, Iris and Cilan are both fast asleep, but Ash is too excited he can't sleep, and Pikachu also wakes up due to Ash not being able to sleep. Ash and Pikachu get out of bed and look out the window which has a perfect view of the stadium. Ash flashes backs to all of his previous Gym battles and says he's going to win the Unova League for all the Gym Leaders that helped him get there. Iris wakes up and tells Ash to go to sleep because he needs his rest so he climbs back into bed and goes to sleep.

The next morning all the participating Trainers and a giant crowd gather in the main stadium for the Vertress Conference opening ceremony. Freddy O'Martian makes a big entrance when he skydives from a helicopter, Officer Jenny lights the torch, and a flock of Pidove fly overhead as the Unova League gets underway. Stephan and Bianca find their match-ups for the qualifying rounds and are determined to win. Ash looks to see who he's matched with, and he and Pikachu are both shocked when they find out Ash is facing off against Trip right off the bat.

The first match on the green field is Stephan and his Zebstrika battling Radley and his Braviary. Zebstrika dodges a series of attack, but is eventually struck by an Air Slash. Radley prepares to zero in on his opponent, but Zebstrika retaliates with a Thunderbolt. Stephan and Zebstrika win the match with an extremely powerful Giga Impact. The next battle is Bianca and Emboar against Mikael and his Watchog. Emboar dodges a Hidden Power, and replies with an effective Flamethrower. Watchog stand to its feet again, and charges for a Crunch attack. However, Biance has Emboar keep it at bay with an Arm Thrust.

Later, Virgil and Vaporeon take on Ultimo and his Crustle. Vaporeon lands a Shadow Ball, and then narrowly evades an oncoming X-Scissor attack. Vaporeon's Hydro Pump and Crustle's Rock Wrecker collide with one another creating a beautiful rainbow. Next, Virgil instructs Vaporeon to use Aurora Beam which shocks Ultimo and his Crustle and also knocks Crustle down. For his first match, Cameron calls on his Ferrothorn to battle Kendrick and Eelektross. Ferrothorn gets hit twice with Crush Claw, but Ferrothorn and Cameron still managed to push on and continue battling. Ferrothorn evades a Thunderbolt, though Eelektross steps aside to make Cameron's Metal Claw attacks miss. Kendrick calls for another Crush Claw, knocking Ferrothorn to the field. Kendrick smirks, confident that his victory is guaranteed.

In the third battle on the green field, Ash versus Trip. Trip chooses his powerful and speedy Serperior. Ash selects Pikachu because he'd already planned to start off by using him first, though this tactic worries Iris and Cilan who are aware that Electric types aren't that effective against Grass types. Ash tells Trip that Pikachu's just as fast as Serperior and attempts to demonstrate by having Pikachu use Quick Attack on Serperior. Just before the Quick Attack hits Serperior, he dodges it and then Ash has Pikachu use Iron Tail which Serperior dodges yet again with his incredible speed. This time, Ash commands Pikachu to use Electro Ball which Serperior evades as well. Trip finally makes a move, and calls for a Dragon Tail, which lashes Pikachu and knocks him down. Trip confidently looks on while Ash is left stunned by the ferocity of the attack and Pikachu tries to recover from the attack.

Major events

The Vertress Conference first round matchups
For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Dare da?

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Ferrothorn (US and international) Audino (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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