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'''Cheer Pressure''' (Japanese: '''プラスルとマイナン！応援の道！？''' ''{{tt|Prasle|Plusle}} and Minun! Road Assistance!?'') is the 52nd episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 326th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 20, 2003 and in the United States on November 6, 2004.
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'''Cheer Pressure''' (Japanese: '''プラスルとマイナン！応援の道！？''' ''{{tt|Prasle|Plusle}} and Minun! Road Assistance!?'') is the 52nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 326th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 20, 2003, and in the United States on November 6, 2004.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash meets an old friend: Thatcher from Mt. Lighthouse! He's a member of a pep squad school that cheers at Pokémon battles, led by a man named Sheridan.
<i>Ash meets an old friend: Thatcher from Mt. Lighthouse! He's a member of a pep squad school that cheers at Pokémon battles, led by a man named Sheridan.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue their journey, {{an|May}} admires her first {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]], won in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Excited at reaching the next town, Ash accidentally takes the wrong path. He stumbles across a group of people. Among them, [[Thatcher]] and his {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}. He tells Ash and the others that he joined a pep squad that believes in the power of {{m|Helping Hand|cheering}}. The leader of the pep squad, [[Sheridan]], invites Ash and friends to join him in a battle to show the power of cheering. They readily accept the challenge.
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue their journey, {{an|May}} admires her first {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]. Excited at reaching the next town, Ash accidentally takes the wrong path. After hearing a set of banging drums, the group follow the commotion up a fleet of stairs and stumble across a group of people. Among them is a familiar face, [[Thatcher]] with his {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}. He tells Ash and the others that he joined a pep squad that believes in the power of {{m|Helping Hand|cheering}}. Meanwhile {{TRT}} spots a new opportunity to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}, and they recruit Sheridan, the leader of the pep squad school, to assist their efforts. Sheridan, invites Ash and friends to join him in a battle to demonstrate the power of cheering. They readily accept the challenge.


The first match is {{an|Brock}} against [[James]], who is in disguise. Brock sends out {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} to battle {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Once it appeared that Cacnea had fallen, Sheridan and the others began cheering. Unbeknownst to the group, Sheridan whispers "Helping Hand" into a microphone. Out of nowhere, Cacnea regains health and defeats Forretress. Ash and May are dumbfounded, but [[Max]] thinks something is wrong. The next match is Ash against [[Jessie]], also in disguise. While she begins thinking of how to attack {{AP|Pikachu}}, the {{t|Electric}} mouse begins attacking her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Angered, Jessie demands Sheridan begin to cheer, but he silences her, requesting patience. As soon as Seviper appears to have lost all energy, the cheering starts. Once again, Sheridan whispers {{m|Aromatherapy}} into a microphone. A {{p|Roselia}} and {{p|Vileplume}} are shown to be inside one of the drums. Both unleash their attacks.
The first match pits {{an|Brock}} against "[[James]]ter", who is in [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]]. Brock sends out {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} to battle {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Forretress uses {{m|Rapid Spin}} to deflect Cacnea's {{m|Pin Missile}} attack before bowling it over with a {{m|Tackle}}. As Cacnea struggles to its feet, Sheridan and his squad begin cheering. Unbeknownst to the group, Sheridan whispers "Helping Hand" into a microphone. Out of nowhere, Cacnea regains health and defeats Forretress with a barrage of attacks. Ash and May are dumbfounded, but [[Max]] thinks something is amiss. As Ash takes on "[[Jessie|Jessica]]", also in disguise, Max goes on the hunt for clues. While she begins thinking of how to attack Pikachu, the {{t|Electric}} mouse begins attacking her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Angered, Jessie demands Sheridan begin to cheer, but he silences her, requesting patience. As soon as Seviper appears to have lost all energy, the cheering starts. Once again, Sheridan whispers {{m|Aromatherapy}} into a microphone. A {{p|Roselia}} and {{p|Vileplume}} are shown to be hidden inside one of the drums. Both unleash their attacks.


Now convinced something is seriously wrong, Max decides to investigate. He overhears Sheridan whispering "Helping Hand," and Max realizes that he is giving Pokémon directions for attacking. Meanwhile, Seviper has now regained health and is attacking Pikachu. Just as Pikachu is about to lose, Max shoves the drums over, revealing the Roselia, Vileplume, {{p|Makuhita}}, and {{p|Shroomish}} that were inside. Sheridan is stunned that his scheme has been revealed. After Thatcher and the other pep squad members demand a refund, Sheridan takes off running, and {{TRT}} attempt to steal Pikachu. However, their plan fails and an explosion blasts them off. Although disappointed, Thatcher tells Ash that he really admires his work with Pikachu. He promises to work hard and start from scratch to eventually become as great a {{pkmn|Trainer}} as Ash someday, inspiring some of his fellow squad members to do the same. The group bids farewell to Thatcher and heads off on their next adventure.
Now convinced that something is seriously wrong, Max overhears Sheridan whispering "Helping Hand", and Max realizes that he is giving Pokémon directions for attacking. Meanwhile, Seviper has now regained health and is attacking Pikachu. Just as Pikachu is about to lose, Max shoves the drums over, revealing the Roselia, Vileplume, {{p|Makuhita}}, and {{p|Shroomish}} that were inside. Sheridan is stunned that his scheme has been revealed. After Thatcher and the other pep squad members demand a refund, Sheridan takes off running, and the Rocket trio attempt to steal Pikachu. Seviper {{m|Wrap}}s itself around Pikachu, but loses control of him after a powerful {{m|Thunder}} attack. Following her defeat, Jessie removes her disguise while her teammates appear with the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]] in time to perform their {{motto}}. Jessie is disappointed that they don’t have a new mecha, though {{MTR}} explains that they used all their saving to pay Sheridan. Meowth, instead clicks and button and grabs Pikachu with a mechanical claw. As Team Rocket reel in Pikachu, Thatcher steps up and has his Pokémon lend a Helping Hand. The charge gives Pikachu an overwhelming surge of power, and he summons dark storm clouds. Soon enough, lightning finally strikes Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off. Although he is left disappointed, Thatcher tells Ash that he really admires his work with Pikachu. He promises to work hard and start from scratch to eventually become as great a {{pkmn|Trainer}} as Ash someday, inspiring some of his fellow squad members to do the same. The group bids farewell to Thatcher and heads off on their next adventure.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Thatcher]] again.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Thatcher]] again.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
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* [[Smile]] replaced [[Because the Sky is There]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Smile]] replaced [[Because the Sky is There]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* The title is a pun on "{{wp|peer pressure}}".
* The title is a pun on "{{wp|peer pressure}}".
* While {{p|Torkoal}} is said in the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] to be the best choice against {{p|Shiftry}}, it is actually equally effective as {{p|Taillow}} because both have a type advantage against {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* [[Takeshi's Paradise]] is used as background music when {{an|Brock}} goes after the girls.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* While {{p|Torkoal}} is said in the Trainer's Choice to be the best choice against {{p|Shiftry}}, it is actually equally effective as {{p|Taillow}} because both have a type advantage against {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* In the [[AG051|last episode]], there was no symbol on {{an|May}}'s Ribbon case; however, in this episode there is.
* The opening sequence shows May's first [[Ribbon]] to be in the top left slot of her Ribbon case, whereas in the previous episode she placed it in the middle slot.
* When [[Thatcher]] runs up to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} and asks if they remember him, Ash's z's under his eyes are missing.
* In the [[AG051|last episode]], there was no symbol on {{an|May}}'s Ribbon case; however, in this episode there was.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* In the English dub, Ash says they are going to [[Lavaridge Town]] for his next Gym battle, and [[Max]] points out that they have to take the left path. In the original Japanese version, it is mentioned that they have to go through [[Mt. Chimney]] to get there.
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Shiftry}}?
* In the English dub, [[James]] says that he used to be a cheerleader, and {{MTR}} says that they should have their own squad. In the original Japanese version, [[Jessie]] says that cheerleading is worth money, and the group talks about the food they would buy with that money.
* Choices: {{p|Swampert}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Torkoal}}
 
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Torkoal}}, you were right!
====Pokémon Trainer's Choice====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Shiftry?
* Choices: {{p|Swampert}}, Taillow, Torkoal
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose Torkoal, you were right!


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|es_la={{tt|¡Escuadrón de animadores!|Cheering squad!}}
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|hi=मेहनत का फल मीठा होता है {{tt|''Mehenat ka phal meetha hota hai''|The fruit of hard work is sweet}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hi=मेहनत का फल मीठा होता है {{tt|''Mehenat ka phal meetha hota hai''|The fruit of hard work is sweet}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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Latest revision as of 01:33, 2 November 2024

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Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
AG053 : Game Winning Assist →
Cheer Pressure
AG052.png
AG052   EP326
プラスルとマイナン！応援の道！？
Prasle and Minun! Road Assistance!?
First broadcast
Japan November 20, 2003
United States November 6, 2004
English themes
Opening This Dream
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending スマイル
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 辻初樹 Hatsuki Tsuji
Assistant director 渡辺正彦 Masahiko Watanabe
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Cheer Pressure (Japanese: プラスルとマイナン！応援の道！？ Prasle and Minun! Road Assistance!?) is the 52nd episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 326th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 20, 2003, and in the United States on November 6, 2004.

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Blurb

Ash meets an old friend: Thatcher from Mt. Lighthouse! He's a member of a pep squad school that cheers at Pokémon battles, led by a man named Sheridan.

A disguised Team Rocket offers Sheridan money to cheer for their Pokémon battles. To test the effectiveness of the cheering, Brock and Ash offer to battle against Team Rocket.

Brock's Forretress knocks out James' Cacnea, who is secretly revived using Helping Hand. Sheridan wears a mask containing a small microphone that he uses to give directions to Pokémon hidden inside the pep squad's giant drums.

After Cacnea wins, it's Ash and Pikachu versus Jessie and Seviper. Jessie doesn't pay attention to the battle, and Seviper is quickly taken down. Sheridan issues commands to revive Seviper repeatedly.

Max sneaks nearby and knocks the drums over, revealing the Pokémon concealed inside. Sheridan runs off, and Ash manages to encourage Pikachu to victory.

Team Rocket then reveal themselves, but Pikachu is too weak to fight them off. Plusle and Minun revive Pikachu, whose Thunder attack starts a thunderstorm. A bolt of lightning hits Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off.

The members of the pep squad decide to go home, Thatcher continues his Pokémon journey, while Ash and friends continue to Lavaridge Town.

Plot

As Ash and his friends continue their journey, May admires her first Contest Ribbon. Excited at reaching the next town, Ash accidentally takes the wrong path. After hearing a set of banging drums, the group follow the commotion up a fleet of stairs and stumble across a group of people. Among them is a familiar face, Thatcher with his Plusle and Minun. He tells Ash and the others that he joined a pep squad that believes in the power of cheering. Meanwhile Team Rocket spots a new opportunity to steal Pikachu, and they recruit Sheridan, the leader of the pep squad school, to assist their efforts. Sheridan, invites Ash and friends to join him in a battle to demonstrate the power of cheering. They readily accept the challenge.

The first match pits Brock against "Jamester", who is in disguise. Brock sends out Forretress to battle Cacnea. Forretress uses Rapid Spin to deflect Cacnea's Pin Missile attack before bowling it over with a Tackle. As Cacnea struggles to its feet, Sheridan and his squad begin cheering. Unbeknownst to the group, Sheridan whispers "Helping Hand" into a microphone. Out of nowhere, Cacnea regains health and defeats Forretress with a barrage of attacks. Ash and May are dumbfounded, but Max thinks something is amiss. As Ash takes on "Jessica", also in disguise, Max goes on the hunt for clues. While she begins thinking of how to attack Pikachu, the Electric mouse begins attacking her Seviper. Angered, Jessie demands Sheridan begin to cheer, but he silences her, requesting patience. As soon as Seviper appears to have lost all energy, the cheering starts. Once again, Sheridan whispers Aromatherapy into a microphone. A Roselia and Vileplume are shown to be hidden inside one of the drums. Both unleash their attacks.

Now convinced that something is seriously wrong, Max overhears Sheridan whispering "Helping Hand", and Max realizes that he is giving Pokémon directions for attacking. Meanwhile, Seviper has now regained health and is attacking Pikachu. Just as Pikachu is about to lose, Max shoves the drums over, revealing the Roselia, Vileplume, Makuhita, and Shroomish that were inside. Sheridan is stunned that his scheme has been revealed. After Thatcher and the other pep squad members demand a refund, Sheridan takes off running, and the Rocket trio attempt to steal Pikachu. Seviper Wraps itself around Pikachu, but loses control of him after a powerful Thunder attack. Following her defeat, Jessie removes her disguise while her teammates appear with the Meowth balloon in time to perform their motto. Jessie is disappointed that they don’t have a new mecha, though Meowth explains that they used all their saving to pay Sheridan. Meowth, instead clicks and button and grabs Pikachu with a mechanical claw. As Team Rocket reel in Pikachu, Thatcher steps up and has his Pokémon lend a Helping Hand. The charge gives Pikachu an overwhelming surge of power, and he summons dark storm clouds. Soon enough, lightning finally strikes Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off. Although he is left disappointed, Thatcher tells Ash that he really admires his work with Pikachu. He promises to work hard and start from scratch to eventually become as great a Trainer as Ash someday, inspiring some of his fellow squad members to do the same. The group bids farewell to Thatcher and heads off on their next adventure.

Major events

For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

Pokémon Trainer's Choice: Torkoal

Trivia

Errors

  • In the last episode, there was no symbol on May's Ribbon case; however, in this episode there is.
  • When Thatcher runs up to Ash and his friends and asks if they remember him, Ash's z's under his eyes are missing.

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, Ash says they are going to Lavaridge Town for his next Gym battle, and Max points out that they have to take the left path. In the original Japanese version, it is mentioned that they have to go through Mt. Chimney to get there.
  • In the English dub, James says that he used to be a cheerleader, and Meowth says that they should have their own squad. In the original Japanese version, Jessie says that cheerleading is worth money, and the group talks about the food they would buy with that money.

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

  • Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Shiftry?
  • Choices: Swampert, Taillow, Torkoal
  • Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose Torkoal, you were right!

In other languages



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