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'''The Tower of Terror''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンタワーでゲットだぜ！''' ''Capture at the Pokémon Tower!'') is the 23rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 2, 1997 and in the United States on October 7, 1998.  
'''The Tower of Terror''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンタワーでゲットだぜ！''' ''Capture at the Pokémon Tower!'') is the 23rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 2, 1997, and in the United States on October 7, 1998.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
==Synopsis==
After the events of [[EP022|the previous episode]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are heading to [[Lavender Town]] so Ash can capture a {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to use against [[Sabrina]]. As they are hiking, the fog intensifies and {{an|Brock}} suggests that everyone should hold hands. Ash and {{an|Misty}} link up but Brock cannot find them. Brock reaches towards Ash’s hand, but mistakes it for {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail, resulting in Pikachu {{m|ThunderShock|shocking}} Brock. Ash scares everyone by wearing a skull mask. He wants to help them get over fear, but it makes everyone angry, Pikachu shocking him.


The group arrives in Lavender Town and reach the [[Pokémon Tower]] by dark. Misty and Brock want to let Ash go in alone, scared off by the tower. Ash still wants to go in, but Pikachu does not, wanting to sleep. Ash gets his sleeping bag out of his [[bag|backpack]] and wants to hold until the morning, but Misty wakes them up by smacking a gong. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watches them from one of the windows inside the tower. [[James]] runs off, but he falls through a hole in the floor. [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} look down and see James, but Meowth notices a closet opening nearby, a {{p|Gastly}} coming out and scaring Meowth. Meowth points to it, but it disappears before Jessie sees it. Gastly goes over Jessie's face, mimicking Jessie’s speech, and Meowth attacks, {{m|scratch}}ing Jessie. Jessie angrily uses a pan to knock Meowth around and down into the hole with James. Jessie looks at herself in a mirror and sees Gastly, scaring her enough to send her falling down the hole with the others. The three of them open another hole and fall down, the scream audible to Ash and the others. Team Rocket gets back up, but Gastly scares them again, knocking them out.
==Blurb==
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/1/episode-22-the-tower-of-terror/-->
<i>Ash realizes that he must battle and collect a ghost Pokémon in order to defeat the young girl's psychic Pokémon. In search of a ghost Pokémon, he heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell. Jessie, James and Meowth from Team Rocket are already at the tower, but as they lay in wait for our heroes, they are attacked by Gastly, Haunter and Gangar. In the process of trying to defeat the ghost Pokémon, Ash learns a lesson or two about the mystical spirit world. Can Ash capture a ghost Pokémon and if so, will it be enough to defeat the psychic Gym Leader of Saffron City?</i>


Outside, Ash and his friends decide to go in, but Misty and Brock push Ash forward first. They enter the tower, and the door closes on its own, putting them into a pitch-black room. Ash sends out {{AP|Charmander}} to light the room with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, but it exhausts the Pokémon. Brock finds a candle and Charmander uses Flamethrower to light the candle, but it unintentionally torches Brock. Ash and his friends find the hole in the floor as they explore, hearing strange noises echoing. In another portion of the tower, a {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}} are watching TV, laughing at the comedy show broadcast. Gastly comes into the room and they all laugh.
==Plot==
After the events of [[EP022|the previous episode]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} head to [[Lavender Town]] so Ash can catch a {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to use against [[Sabrina]]. As they are hiking, the fog intensifies and {{an|Brock}} suggests that everyone should hold hands. Ash and {{an|Misty}} link up but Brock cannot find them. Brock reaches towards Ash's hand, but mistakenly grabs {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail and is shocked with {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Ash attempts to alleviate everyone's fears, but his skull mask only angers everyone, and Pikachu intentionally shocks him.


Ash and co. continue exploring, entering a larger room. The room suddenly lights up as they make it out as a dining room, the table fully set. There is a rope above the table that has a note saying, “Pull this.” Ash pulls it and it releases confetti and a sign saying, “Welcome.” Suddenly, the glassware and chairs begin to levitate. Brock gets thrown around in a chair while Pikachu and Charmander get thrown around on platters. Ash and Misty run out of the room as Brock and the Pokémon jump off and run out. The tableware and chairs reset as the Ghost Pokémon show up, laughing at the mischief.
The group arrives in Lavender Town and reaches the [[Pokémon Tower]] by dark. Misty and Brock, scared by the tower, want Ash to go in alone. Pikachu decides to take a quick nap; Ash follows suit and gets his sleeping bag, but Misty wakes them up by smacking a gong. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watches them through one of the tower's windows. [[James]] runs off, but falls through a hole in the floor. {{MTR}} then notices a closet door open nearby, revealing a {{p|Gastly}}, which scares him. Meowth points at Gastly, but it disappears before [[Jessie]] sees it. Gastly reappears over Jessie's face, mimicking Jessie's speech, and Meowth {{m|scratch}}es Jessie. Jessie retaliates, angrily knocking Meowth into the hole with James. Jessie soon joins James and Meowth after looking at herself in a mirror and screaming at the sight of Gastly. Ash and his friends hear the screams from outside as Team Rocket falls through several floors. Team Rocket gets back up, but Gastly scares them again, knocking them out.


Outside, everyone is exhausted from running, Misty and Brock fully convinced not to go back in. Ash still wants to go in, but his Pokémon are not as willing. Ash tries to convince them as Pikachu remembers losing to Kadabra. Ash and his Pokémon are willing to take another shot, but Misty and Brock still want to stay behind. They go back inside and face the hole Team Rocket created earlier. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] about Ghost Pokémon as they approach the hole. They hear commotion and think the Pokémon are down there. Pikachu attacks with ThunderShock, hitting Team Rocket. Charmander uses Flamethrower to burn Team Rocket, creating a fire. Ash throws a {{ball|Poké}}, but it hits Jessie in the face. Jessie gets angry as her hair catches fire. She runs around, creating a fireball from Ash's view. Haunter gets behind Ash as Pikachu spots it and freaks out, but Ash misses it. Haunter appears in front of Ash and spooks him as he checks his Pokédex. There is no data, so Ash sends Charmander, but the Pokémon disappears. It appears behind Ash and taps his shoulder. He thinks it's Pikachu, but he sees the hand and spooks out. Ash sends Charmander to use {{m|Leer}}. They both pull off fierce looks, but Charmander suddenly makes a funny face, making Haunter laugh. Ash scolds it as Haunter uses {{m|Lick}} to {{Status|Paralysis|paralyze}} Charmander.  
As Ash and his friends enter the tower, the door closes on its own, putting them in darkness. Ash sends out {{AP|Charmander}} to light the room with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, though the Pokémon quickly tires out. Brock finds a candle and Charmander uses Flamethrower to light the candle, accidentally burning Brock in the process. Ash and his friends find a hole in the floor and hear strange noises echoing as they explore. In another portion of the tower, a {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}} are watching TV, laughing at a comedy show broadcast. Gastly comes into the room and they all laugh.


Ash recalls Charmander, Haunter still laughing. Gengar materializes through the floor right in front of Ash before smacking him with a fan. Both ghosts are laughing as Ash checks his Pokédex, but there is still no information. Gengar smacks Haunter with the fan and laugh, but Ash does not find it funny. They try to make Ash laugh, but it does not work. The Pokémon are clearly upset as they sink into the floor. Ash and Pikachu jump after them to stop them, but they miss, Ash crashing into the floor. The rattle drops a chandelier on top of them, knocking them out. Pikachu lights the chandelier with electricity. The Ghost Pokémon applaud at the show, but when the chandelier loses electricity, Gengar taps them as Haunter goes up to them and pulls ghost forms of Ash and Pikachu out. They wake up and are shocked at seeing their bodies on the ground. The Ghost Pokémon takes Ash and Pikachu to the top of the tower. Outside, they admire the view as Ash sees Misty and Brock waiting. Ash listens in on the conversation as Misty mentions that he is taking too long, wanting to go in and check on him. Ash speaks as Misty looks behind her, hearing Ash’s voice. Ash pulls Misty into the air before dropping her, Brock catching her. Misty gets up and runs into the tower, Brock following, while Ash and Pikachu fly with the Ghost Pokémon. Haunter gets in front of Ash as he goes through Haunter’s mouth. Everyone laughs, having fun.  
After Ash and his friends enter a larger room, the lights suddenly turn on, revealing a dining room with a fully-set table. Ash's attention turns to a dangling rope, with an instructional note attached. He quickly runs up and pulls it, which releases confetti and a welcome sign. Suddenly, the glassware and chairs begin to levitate. Brock gets thrown around in a chair while Pikachu and Charmander find themselves on platters. Ash and Misty run out of the room, and Brock and the other Pokémon soon follow. The tableware and chairs reset, and the Ghost Pokémon reappear, laughing at their mischief.


The Pokémon take Ash and Pikachu to a room holding several toys. The Ghost Pokémon were not trying to scare people, as they just wanted new playmates. Ash has to turn down the playtime in order to continue his quest, upsetting the Ghost. Meanwhile, Misty and Brock find Ash and Pikachu’s bodies, pulling them out from under the chandelier and trying to wake them. Both are clearly worried, but Misty voices more concern for Ash. Ash and Pikachu return to their bodies and wake up. Misty and Brock are relieved that they are okay, with Misty on the verge of crying.  
Outside, Misty and Brock refuse to reenter the tower. As a result, Ash goes back in with only his Pokémon. Stopping in front of the hole Team Rocket created earlier, Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] for more details, and it reveals that Ghost Pokémon are still shrouded in mystery. Ash hears commotion from the floor beneath them and thinks the Pokémon are down there. He orders Pikachu and Charmander to attack, but this causes a fire. Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but it hits Jessie in the face. Jessie gets angry as her hair catches fire. She runs around, creating a fireball from Ash's view, but it soon disappears, much to his disappointment.


They leave the tower the next day, Ash deciding not to capture the Ghost Pokémon. He wants to use humor, as Pikachu points out. Haunter is behind them and scares Misty and Brock away. {{AP|Haunter}} decides to join Ash. Meanwhile, the Ghost Pokémon tie Team Rocket onto the carousel and send them spinning.
Suddenly, Pikachu spots Haunter behind Ash and freaks out, but Ash misses it. Haunter then appears in front of him and spooks him. Curious, Ash checks his Pokedex, though it has no data on Haunter. Ash sends Charmander, but the Pokémon disappears and reappears behind Ash, tapping his shoulder and causing him to freak out. Ash has Charmander use {{m|Leer}}. They both pull off fierce looks, but Charmander suddenly makes a funny face, making Haunter laugh. Ash scolds Charmander, though as it is distracted, Haunter {{m|Lick}}s him and the Fire Pokémon, {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} by the effects of the Lick, begins to shake. As a result, Ash recalls Charmander. Much to Ash's surprise, a Gengar materializes through the floor before smacking Ash with a fan. Ash checks his Pokédex again, but there is still no information. The two resort to a comedy routine, which Ash dismisses. Saddened by their failure to entertain Ash, the two Ghost-types sink into the floor and disappear.
 
Ash and Pikachu jump after them, but miss and the duo crashes into the wooden floor. The impacts cause a chandelier to drop on top of them, knocking them out. Pikachu's electricity lights the chandelier, and the Ghost Pokémon applaud the performance. Gengar taps them as Haunter approaches and pulls Ash and Pikachu's [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|spirits]] out of their bodies. They wake up and are shocked at seeing their bodies on the ground. The Ghost Pokémon take Ash and Pikachu to the top of the tower. Outside, they admire the view of Lavender Town.
 
Ash sees Misty and Brock waiting and listens as Misty discusses her concern for Ash. Ash speaks as Misty looks behind her, hearing his voice. He then lifts her into the air before dropping her, though Brock catches her. Misty gets up and runs into the tower, with Brock behind her, while Ash and Pikachu fly with the Ghost Pokémon. Haunter gets in front of Ash as he goes through Haunter's mouth. When the Pokémon show Ash and Pikachu their toy room, Ash understands that the Ghost Pokémon just wanted new playmates. He then declines their offer to play in order to continue his quest, upsetting the Ghosts. Meanwhile, Misty and Brock find Ash and Pikachu's bodies, pulling them out from under the chandelier and trying to wake them up. Ash and Pikachu promptly return to their bodies and wake up, much to the relief of both Misty and Brock.
 
The group leaves the tower the next day, with Ash deciding not to catch the Ghost Pokémon. Brock questions this, and Ash responds that he may have to use humor instead. Pikachu points out something, causing Misty and Brock to look behind them. Haunter pulls a face and scares Misty and Brock away. After enjoying their company, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} decides to join Ash and Pikachu. Meanwhile, Gengar and Gastly smile and clap as they watch Team Rocket, who are tied onto the spinning carousel.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charmander|Charizard}} is revealed to know {{m|Leer}}.
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
* Ash befriends a {{AP|Haunter}}, who follows Ash back to [[Saffron City]].
[[File:Ash Haunter.png|thumb|220px|Haunter coming along with Ash]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Lavender Town]].
* [[Ash's Charmander]] is revealed to know {{m|Leer}}.
* Ash befriends a {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, who agrees to follow him back to [[Saffron City]].
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Haunter}} ({{OP|Ash|Haunter}})
* {{p|Haunter}} ({{TP|Sabrina|anime|Haunter}})
{{endspoilers}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP023.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP023.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Sabrina]] (flashback)
* [[Sabrina's father]] (flashback)
* {{OBP|Ghost|literal|Literal ghost}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP023.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP023.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gengar}}
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gengar}}


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* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Haunter}} ({{OP|Ash|Haunter}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Abra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Kadabra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Kadabra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Haunter}} ([[Sabrina's Haunter|anime]]; debut)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
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==Temporary banning==
==Temporary banning==
The episode was temporarily [[banned episodes|banned]] from re-airing on [[Kids' WB!]] after the {{wp|September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11 attacks}}. It was later put back into circulation. Due to this, [[Kids' WB!]] refused to give the tape to [[Cartoon Network]] for them to air this episode back in 2002. They have since conceded the rights to air it.
The episode was temporarily [[banned episodes|banned]] from re-airing on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} after the {{wp|September 11 attacks}} most likely (but never mentioned why) due to the title. It was later put back into circulation.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Gastly hands.png|thumb|250px|right|Gastly's "hands"]]
[[File:Gastly hands.png|thumb|200px|Gastly's "hands"]]
* This episode's English title is a reference to the {{wp|The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror|Tower of Terror}} theme park ride.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the {{wp|The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror|Tower of Terror}} theme park ride.
* Gastly is shown to be able to create hands out of the purple gas that surrounds its body.
* {{p|Gastly}} is revealed to be able to create hands out of the purple gas around its body.
* In this episode, Ash and Pikachu share an {{wp|out-of-body experience}}; a real-world phenomena.
* {{MTR}} can be seen running on all fours instead of on two legs when running with [[Jessie]] towards the first hole [[James]] fell through.
* The book ''[[Night in the Haunted Tower]]'' is based on this episode.
* In this episode, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} share an {{wp|out-of-body experience}}, a real-world phenomenon.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 9: Ghost'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Night in the Haunted Tower]].
* {{TRT}} does not recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 9: Ghost'' DVD of [[Pokémon Elements]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Pikachu shocks Ash in the beginning, Ash's Japanese voice, done by [[Rica Matsumoto]], is heard in the dub.
[[File:EP023 Misty missing her suspenders.png|thumb|200px|Misty missing her suspenders]]
* In the last scene with Team Rocket on the merry-go-round, Gengar's eyes are white instead of the normal red.
* In one scene at the beginning of the episode, {{an|Misty}}'s right arm is colored purple instead of skin-color.
* In the scene where Ash pulls out his Pokédex to check out the ghost Pokémon (which turns out to be Team Rocket), it says, "Ghost Pokémon are shrouded in mystery," and yet when the real ghost Pokémon actually come out, Ash's Pokédex doesn't have any trouble recognizing them.
* When Misty asks if {{an|Brock}} knows how scared it makes her feel when he yells, the strap on her [[bag]] turns the same color as her shirt.
** Though, this could just be because there were no ghost Pokémon present the first time.
* When the camera shows Ash and his friends when a {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon laughs, Pikachu's tail turns completely yellow.
* After Haunter scares off Misty and Brock towards the end and Ash starts to laugh, Pikachu speaks even though its mouth is closed and not moving.
* When {{TRT}} is on the merry-go-round, {{p|Gengar}}'s eyes are white instead of red.
* When Ash uses his [[Pokédex]] to check out the ghost Pokémon (which turn out to be Team Rocket), it says, "Ghost Pokémon are shrouded in mystery." When the real ghost Pokémon actually appear, the Pokédex has no trouble recognizing them. This could just be because there were no ghost Pokémon present the first time.
* After [[Sabrina's Haunter|Haunter]] scares off Misty and {{an|Brock}}, and Ash starts to laugh, Pikachu speaks with a closed mouth. This also happens with Meowth after Jessie hits him with a frying pan and into the hole with James.
* When Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} at Jessie, the ring around the Poké Ball is white instead of black.
* When Ash, Misty, Pikachu. and Brock hear the screams from inside the Pokémon Tower for the first and second times, Ash has no shoes on.
* When Ash yells at Pikachu and {{AP|Charmander}}, Pikachu's tail has more zigzags than it should have and is less brown.
* In the original airing, during the scene where Misty bangs the gong, her suspenders are missing. This error was fixed in later airings.
* In the English dub:
** When Pikachu shocks Ash in the beginning, Ash's [[Rica Matsumoto|Japanese voice]] can be heard.
** When Jessie runs around while her hair is on fire, her Japanese voice can be heard.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The scene where {{an|Brock}} mentions that the voices sound like they are coming from a torture chamber was actually a reference to Hell in the Japanese version.
* [[Kanto Pokérap]]: Day 3
* When Misty asks {{Ash}} to listen to her, her dialog was "You can't die on us" in the original version.
* Brock mentions that the voices sound like they are coming from a torture chamber in the dub, but he was actually referring to {{wp|Hell}} in the Japanese version.
* The scene where {{TRT}} falls down the hole on the floor for the second time some Japanese katakana can be seen briefly: ニャ ''nya'', which is Japanese for "meow" '''''and''''' part of the Japanese name for {{p|Meowth}}.
* When Misty asks Ash to listen to her, her original dialogue was "You can't die on us."
* When Team Rocket falls down the hole for the second time, some katakana can briefly be seen: ニャ ''nya'' (meow), which is part of {{p|Meowth}}'s Japanese name.
* In the original, Ash says that Haunter's {{m|Lick}} {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} Charmander.
* When Haunter pokes Ash's shoulder from behind, Ash thinks Charmander is the one poking him in the original version. In the dub, he tells Pikachu to "cut it out" instead.
* In the dub, when Jessie falls onto James and Meowth, James tells her that the place is dangerous. In the original Japanese version, James instead remarks that Jessie is heavy.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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The Tower of Terror
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  EP023  
ポケモンタワーでゲットだぜ！
Capture at the Pokémon Tower!
First broadcast
Japan September 2, 1997
United States October 7, 1998
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending ひゃくごじゅういち
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 岡崎幸男 Yukio Okazaki
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

The Tower of Terror (Japanese: ポケモンタワーでゲットだぜ！ Capture at the Pokémon Tower!) is the 23rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 2, 1997, and in the United States on October 7, 1998.

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Blurb

Ash realizes that he must battle and collect a ghost Pokémon in order to defeat the young girl's psychic Pokémon. In search of a ghost Pokémon, he heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell. Jessie, James and Meowth from Team Rocket are already at the tower, but as they lay in wait for our heroes, they are attacked by Gastly, Haunter and Gangar. In the process of trying to defeat the ghost Pokémon, Ash learns a lesson or two about the mystical spirit world. Can Ash capture a ghost Pokémon and if so, will it be enough to defeat the psychic Gym Leader of Saffron City?

Plot

After the events of the previous episode, Ash and his friends head to Lavender Town so Ash can catch a Ghost-type Pokémon to use against Sabrina. As they are hiking, the fog intensifies and Brock suggests that everyone should hold hands. Ash and Misty link up but Brock cannot find them. Brock reaches towards Ash's hand, but mistakenly grabs Pikachu's tail and is shocked with Thunder Shock. Ash attempts to alleviate everyone's fears, but his skull mask only angers everyone, and Pikachu intentionally shocks him.

The group arrives in Lavender Town and reaches the Pokémon Tower by dark. Misty and Brock, scared by the tower, want Ash to go in alone. Pikachu decides to take a quick nap; Ash follows suit and gets his sleeping bag, but Misty wakes them up by smacking a gong. Meanwhile, Team Rocket watches them through one of the tower's windows. James runs off, but falls through a hole in the floor. Meowth then notices a closet door open nearby, revealing a Gastly, which scares him. Meowth points at Gastly, but it disappears before Jessie sees it. Gastly reappears over Jessie's face, mimicking Jessie's speech, and Meowth scratches Jessie. Jessie retaliates, angrily knocking Meowth into the hole with James. Jessie soon joins James and Meowth after looking at herself in a mirror and screaming at the sight of Gastly. Ash and his friends hear the screams from outside as Team Rocket falls through several floors. Team Rocket gets back up, but Gastly scares them again, knocking them out.

As Ash and his friends enter the tower, the door closes on its own, putting them in darkness. Ash sends out Charmander to light the room with a Flamethrower, though the Pokémon quickly tires out. Brock finds a candle and Charmander uses Flamethrower to light the candle, accidentally burning Brock in the process. Ash and his friends find a hole in the floor and hear strange noises echoing as they explore. In another portion of the tower, a Haunter and Gengar are watching TV, laughing at a comedy show broadcast. Gastly comes into the room and they all laugh.

After Ash and his friends enter a larger room, the lights suddenly turn on, revealing a dining room with a fully-set table. Ash's attention turns to a dangling rope, with an instructional note attached. He quickly runs up and pulls it, which releases confetti and a welcome sign. Suddenly, the glassware and chairs begin to levitate. Brock gets thrown around in a chair while Pikachu and Charmander find themselves on platters. Ash and Misty run out of the room, and Brock and the other Pokémon soon follow. The tableware and chairs reset, and the Ghost Pokémon reappear, laughing at their mischief.

Outside, Misty and Brock refuse to reenter the tower. As a result, Ash goes back in with only his Pokémon. Stopping in front of the hole Team Rocket created earlier, Ash checks his Pokédex for more details, and it reveals that Ghost Pokémon are still shrouded in mystery. Ash hears commotion from the floor beneath them and thinks the Pokémon are down there. He orders Pikachu and Charmander to attack, but this causes a fire. Ash throws a Poké Ball, but it hits Jessie in the face. Jessie gets angry as her hair catches fire. She runs around, creating a fireball from Ash's view, but it soon disappears, much to his disappointment.

Suddenly, Pikachu spots Haunter behind Ash and freaks out, but Ash misses it. Haunter then appears in front of him and spooks him. Curious, Ash checks his Pokedex, though it has no data on Haunter. Ash sends Charmander, but the Pokémon disappears and reappears behind Ash, tapping his shoulder and causing him to freak out. Ash has Charmander use Leer. They both pull off fierce looks, but Charmander suddenly makes a funny face, making Haunter laugh. Ash scolds Charmander, though as it is distracted, Haunter Licks him and the Fire Pokémon, paralyzed by the effects of the Lick, begins to shake. As a result, Ash recalls Charmander. Much to Ash's surprise, a Gengar materializes through the floor before smacking Ash with a fan. Ash checks his Pokédex again, but there is still no information. The two resort to a comedy routine, which Ash dismisses. Saddened by their failure to entertain Ash, the two Ghost-types sink into the floor and disappear.

Ash and Pikachu jump after them, but miss and the duo crashes into the wooden floor. The impacts cause a chandelier to drop on top of them, knocking them out. Pikachu's electricity lights the chandelier, and the Ghost Pokémon applaud the performance. Gengar taps them as Haunter approaches and pulls Ash and Pikachu's spirits out of their bodies. They wake up and are shocked at seeing their bodies on the ground. The Ghost Pokémon take Ash and Pikachu to the top of the tower. Outside, they admire the view of Lavender Town.

Ash sees Misty and Brock waiting and listens as Misty discusses her concern for Ash. Ash speaks as Misty looks behind her, hearing his voice. He then lifts her into the air before dropping her, though Brock catches her. Misty gets up and runs into the tower, with Brock behind her, while Ash and Pikachu fly with the Ghost Pokémon. Haunter gets in front of Ash as he goes through Haunter's mouth. When the Pokémon show Ash and Pikachu their toy room, Ash understands that the Ghost Pokémon just wanted new playmates. He then declines their offer to play in order to continue his quest, upsetting the Ghosts. Meanwhile, Misty and Brock find Ash and Pikachu's bodies, pulling them out from under the chandelier and trying to wake them up. Ash and Pikachu promptly return to their bodies and wake up, much to the relief of both Misty and Brock.

The group leaves the tower the next day, with Ash deciding not to catch the Ghost Pokémon. Brock questions this, and Ash responds that he may have to use humor instead. Pikachu points out something, causing Misty and Brock to look behind them. Haunter pulls a face and scares Misty and Brock away. After enjoying their company, Haunter decides to join Ash and Pikachu. Meanwhile, Gengar and Gastly smile and clap as they watch Team Rocket, who are tied onto the spinning carousel.

Major events

Haunter coming along with Ash
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Gengar


Temporary banning

The episode was temporarily banned from re-airing on Kids' WB! after the September 11 attacks most likely (but never mentioned why) due to the title. It was later put back into circulation.

Trivia

Gastly's "hands"

Errors

Misty missing her suspenders
  • In one scene at the beginning of the episode, Misty's right arm is colored purple instead of skin-color.
  • When Misty asks if Brock knows how scared it makes her feel when he yells, the strap on her bag turns the same color as her shirt.
  • When the camera shows Ash and his friends when a Ghost Pokémon laughs, Pikachu's tail turns completely yellow.
  • When Team Rocket is on the merry-go-round, Gengar's eyes are white instead of red.
  • When Ash uses his Pokédex to check out the ghost Pokémon (which turn out to be Team Rocket), it says, "Ghost Pokémon are shrouded in mystery." When the real ghost Pokémon actually appear, the Pokédex has no trouble recognizing them. This could just be because there were no ghost Pokémon present the first time.
  • After Haunter scares off Misty and Brock, and Ash starts to laugh, Pikachu speaks with a closed mouth. This also happens with Meowth after Jessie hits him with a frying pan and into the hole with James.
  • When Ash throws a Poké Ball at Jessie, the ring around the Poké Ball is white instead of black.
  • When Ash, Misty, Pikachu. and Brock hear the screams from inside the Pokémon Tower for the first and second times, Ash has no shoes on.
  • When Ash yells at Pikachu and Charmander, Pikachu's tail has more zigzags than it should have and is less brown.
  • In the original airing, during the scene where Misty bangs the gong, her suspenders are missing. This error was fixed in later airings.
  • In the English dub:
    • When Pikachu shocks Ash in the beginning, Ash's Japanese voice can be heard.
    • When Jessie runs around while her hair is on fire, her Japanese voice can be heard.

Dub edits

  • Kanto Pokérap: Day 3
  • Brock mentions that the voices sound like they are coming from a torture chamber in the dub, but he was actually referring to Hell in the Japanese version.
  • When Misty asks Ash to listen to her, her original dialogue was "You can't die on us."
  • When Team Rocket falls down the hole for the second time, some katakana can briefly be seen: ニャ nya (meow), which is part of Meowth's Japanese name.
  • In the original, Ash says that Haunter's Lick paralyzed Charmander.
  • When Haunter pokes Ash's shoulder from behind, Ash thinks Charmander is the one poking him in the original version. In the dub, he tells Pikachu to "cut it out" instead.
  • In the dub, when Jessie falls onto James and Meowth, James tells her that the place is dangerous. In the original Japanese version, James instead remarks that Jessie is heavy.

In other languages



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