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'''A Sappy Ending''' (Japanese: '''げきとつ！へラクロスＶＳカイロス！！''' ''Fierce Battle! Heracross VS {{tt|Kailios|Pinsir}}!!'') is the 119th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 28, 1999 and in the United States on October 28, 2000.  
'''A Sappy Ending''' (Japanese: '''げきとつ！ヘラクロスＶＳカイロス！！''' ''Fierce Battle! Heracross VS {{tt|Kailios|Pinsir}}!!'') is the 119th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 28, 1999 and in the United States on October 28, 2000.  


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are walking through a forest, headed for [[Johto]]'s [[Violet City]], where Ash plans to challenge the local [[Falkner|Gym Leader]] for a Badge. While walking, the group comes across a part of the forest where the trees have no leaves. This confounds the group; Brock mentions that there are no signs of damage to the trees, nor is it the right season for the leaves to be falling off. {{AP|Pikachu}} suddenly spots something, and the group notices a single large, healthy tree among the dead-looking trees, one which has a number of large, dark bug-like Pokémon clamped onto its trunk. A closer look reveals that the Pokémon are lapping up a golden substance that is leaking from the trunk.
While on their way to [[Violet City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop in the middle of a forest and notice that several of the trees are missing their leaves without showing any other signs of damage. Suddenly, {{AP|Pikachu}} spots a [[horde]] of unknown Pokémon clamped onto a healthy tree trunk. Ash's [[Pokédex]] identifies them as {{p|Heracross}} and mentions their docile nature, great strength, and preferred food: tree sap. Thinking he can catch some new Pokémon and save the tree at the same time, Ash is about to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} when a voice behind him tells him to stop. The trio turns around to see a man in a red uniform, who warns Ash that catching the Heracross will only cause more damage to the forest.


Misty expresses her disgust in the bug Pokémon, while Ash brings out his new [[Pokédex]] and scans them. The Pokédex identifies the Pokémon as {{p|Heracross}}, mentioning their docile nature, great strength, and their preferred food: tree sap. Ash, thinking that the tree is in danger from all of the Heracross feeding on its sap, wants to catch them all and try to save the tree. Before he can toss a [[Poké Ball]], however, a voice behind him tells him to stop. Ash, Misty, and Brock turn around to see a man in a red uniform, who tells him that catching the Heracross will only cause more damage to the forest.  
The man introduces himself as [[Woodruff]], a forest ranger. After the group introduce themselves, Woodruff explains that the Heracross are important to the forest's natural balance. They share a {{wp|Symbiosis|symbiotic relationship}} with the local {{p|Butterfree}} population, who also feed on the tree sap but are too weak to break into the tree trunk to get to it. The more powerful Heracross dig into the trunk to start the sap flow, eat their fill, and then allow the Butterfree to come and feed. When {{an|Misty}} becomes worried about both the Heracross and Butterfree hurting the forest, Woodruff explains that the balance of nature in the forest was broken by invaders. Just then, a large herd of {{p|Pinsir}} stampede toward the tree. Woodruff identifies the Pinsir as the "invaders" as the {{t|Bug}} Pokémon leap onto the tree trunk and scare away the Butterfree. Ash yells at the Pinsir to leave the other Pokémon alone, while Misty demands that the Heracross do something about it. In unison, the Heracross fly up and attack the Pinsir, while Ash and Misty cheer them on. However, the Heracross are easily scared off by the Pinsir's massive pincers, and fly away. Woodruff tells the group that the Heracross are too peaceful to have any desire to take on the Pinsir; this worries {{an|Brock}}, who says that the forest will surely be destroyed if the Heracross don't do something to prevent it.


The man introduces himself as [[Woodruff]], a forest ranger. After the group introduce themselves, Woodruff goes on to explain how important the Heracross are to the forest. It turns out that they share a symbiotic relationship with the local {{p|Butterfree}} population, who also feed on sap but are too weak to break into the tree trunk to get to it. The more powerful Heracross digs into the trunk to start the sap flow, eats their fill, then allow the Butterfree to come and feed.  
Ash notices a Butterfree still trapped in the branches of the tree. A single Heracross pops up in front of the Pinsir to defend the Butterfree, and is quickly attacked by their giant, spiked pincers. Ash, upset that Heracross is being ganged up on, sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to help it. One {{m|Vine Whip}} attack takes out all of the Pinsir, and Butterfree soon flies away, but Heracross is too tired to follow. The Pinsir regroup and ascend the tree trunk, which Ash thwarts by having Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Heracross looks on while Ash defends it, watching as Pikachu defeats the Pinsir with {{m|Thunder}}.
Misty is worried that both the Heracross and Butterfree are hurting the forest, looking up at the dying trees. Woodruff tells the group that the balance of nature in the forest was broken by "invaders". Pikachu perks up, noticing something different, and turns around to point out something headed their way.


A large herd of {{p|Pinsir}} is stampeding toward the tree. Woodruff identifies the Pinsir as the "invaders" as the bug Pokémon leap onto the tree trunk and scare away the Butterfree. Ash yells at the Pinsir to leave the other Pokémon alone, while Misty demands that the Heracross do something about it. In unison, the Heracross fly up and attack the Pinsir, while Ash and Misty cheer them on. However, the Heracross are easily scared off by the Pinsir's massive pincers, and fly away. Woodruff tells the group that the Heracross are too peaceful to have any desire to take on the Pinsir; this worries Brock, who says that the forest will surely be destroyed if the Heracross don't do something to prevent it.
Once the Pinsir flee, Heracross flies down and approaches Bulbasaur and Pikachu. Ash thinks that it wants to thank his Pokémon, but instead, Heracross begins to suck forcefully on the opening of Bulbasaur's bulb, causing Bulbasaur some degree of pain as it drains his pollen. Bulbasaur knocks Heracross off with a strong Vine Whip, sending him sprawling on his back in the grass. While the group muses over whether or not Heracross was protecting the Butterfree or its food source, Woodruff is worried about the Pinsir returning. He explains that the Pinsir live on the opposite side of a river, and that something has been causing them to uncharacteristically cross the river and invade the Heracross' territory. Ash and Brock agree to help Woodruff save the forest, in spite of Misty's fear of Bug Pokémon. Woodruff begins to lead them toward the Pinsir territory.


Ash notices a Butterfree that was left behind, trapped up in the branches of the tree by the marauding Pinsir. A single Heracross pops up in front of the Pinsir to defend the Butterfree, and is quickly set upon by their giant, spiked pincers. Ash, upset that the Heracross is being ganged up on, jumps in to help it, and sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. One {{m|Vine Whip}} attack takes out all of the Pinsir, and the Butterfree flies away; however, the Heracross is too tired to follow. The Pinsir regroup and start an ascent up the tree trunk, which Ash quickly puts to a stop by having Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. The Heracross looks on while Ash defends it, watching as Ash's Pikachu defeats the lot with a {{m|Thunder}} attack and sends them packing.
While Bulbasaur clears the path ahead using {{m|Razor Leaf}}, Ash notices Heracross following them. Ash wonders if Heracross wants him to protect it, but Misty reminds him that Heracross liked Bulbasaur's nectar. Hearing this, Bulbasaur turns and slings a Razor Leaf at Heracross to try to scare it off. When Heracross looks up, confused, the group is now further down the path.


At Ash's all-clear, the Heracross flies down and approaches Ash's Bulbasaur and Pikachu. Ash thinks that it wants to thank his Pokémon; however, Heracross begins to suck forcefully on the opening of Bulbasaur's bulb, causing Bulbasaur some degree of pain as it drains his pollen. Bulbasaur knocks Heracross off with a strong vine whip, sending him sprawling on his back in the grass. While the group muses over whether or not Heracross was protecting the Butterfree or its food source, Woodruff is worried about the Pinsir possibly coming back. He mentions that the Pinsir live in the forest on the opposite side of a river, and that something has been causing them to cross the river and invade Heracross territory. Misty, due to her fear of bug Pokémon, would rather leave the problem to itself and move on, but Ash and Brock want to help Woodruff and save the forest. Woodruff begins to lead them toward the Pinsir territory.
Once they are out of the woods, Ash recalls Bulbasaur. The group approaches a deep gorge that the river is running through. Woodruff points out a rope bridge that he uses to cross, only to find that the bridge is down. Looking into the gorge, Misty sees the Pinsir getting across by jumping along tree limbs. Ash accuses the Pinsir of having cut the bridge ropes, but when Woodruff inspects the severed ends of the rope, he points out that the cut is suspicious and that it could have only been done by a human. Angered by this, the group then ponders how to cross the gorge. They hear a sound, and turn to find Heracross pushing on a tree. Misty begins to fuss at it, but Brock cuts her off, realizing that Heracross is trying to push the tree over. The group jumps out of the way as the tree comes crashing down, landing neatly across the gorge. The group successfully crosses the river with it and enters the Pinsir forest, with Heracross still following at a distance.


While Ash's Bulbasaur clears the path ahead using {{m|Razor Leaf}}, Ash notices the Heracross following them. Ash wonders if the Heracross wants him to protect it, but Misty mentions how Heracross liked Bulbasaur's nectar. Hearing this, Bulbasaur turns and confronts the Heracross, slinging a Razor Leaf at it to try to scare it off. When Heracross looks up, confused, the group is further away down the path.
As they enter the Pinsir territory, they notice a tree with a single gigantic Pinsir up in the branches. However, it turns out that it is one of {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|mechas]], which is sucking out the tree sap with a hose. Team Rocket leaps out from the tree, recites their {{motto}}, and explains their plan to drain the forest of all of its sap and sell it. When Ash and the others berate Team Rocket for upsetting the balance of nature for selfish needs, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to send out {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, respectively, only for both Pokémon to become distracted by the tree sap. As a result, {{MTR}} whips out a remote to the Pinsir mecha and commands it to attack Ash and his friends.


Once out of the woods, Ash recalls Bulbasaur. The group approaches a deep gorge which the river runs through. Woodruff calls attention to a rope bridge that he uses to cross, only to find that the bridge is down. Looking into the gorge, Misty sees the Pinsir getting across by jumping along tree limbs. Ash accuses the Pinsir of having cut the bridge ropes, but when Woodruff inspects the severed ends of the rope, he points out that the cut is different that what a Pinsir would make, and that it could have only been done by a human. Angry at whatever human had destroyed the bridge, the group then ponders how to cross the gorge. They hear a sound, and turn to find Heracross pushing on a tree. Misty begins to fuss at it, but Brock cuts her off, realizing that the Heracross is trying to push the tree over. The group jump out of the way as the tree comes crashing down, landing neatly across the gorge where the bridge used to be. The group are able to safely cross the river and enter the Pinsir forest, with the Heracross still following at a distance.
Ash sends out Bulbasaur and commands it to use Razor Leaf, but the robot negates the attack with its steel pincers. Bulbasaur then wraps it up in Vine Whip and sends it spinning, then Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder Shock}} on it. However, the mecha absorbs the electricity and shoots it back at the group from its pincers, pinning them down. To everyone's surprise, Heracross intervenes and begins to push against the robot. At Meowth's command, the Pinsir mecha pushes Heracross for some distance. In response, Heracross gathers up its strength and begins pushing back, while Misty cheers it on, having changed her opinion of it. With their mecha getting beaten, Team Rocket fights over the controls, and the remote ends up getting destroyed in the scuffle. Unable to receive commands, the robot cannot fight back, allowing Ash and the others remove the sap tanks. Once that is accomplished, Heracross shoves its horn under the mecha and lifts it up onto its shoulders. With a mighty heave, Heracross {{m|Seismic Toss|tosses}} the mecha high up into the air. The lands on Team Rocket, then explodes, sending them blasting off.


As they enter Pinsir territory, they notice a tree with a single gigantic Pinsir up in the branches. Woodruff points out that Pinsir do not grow that large, and that the Pinsir in question is really a machine. A closer look shows that the Pinsir robot has a hose connected to the tree trunk, with golden sap leaking out around the connection point. At this, {{TRT}} leaps out from the tree and speaks their motto. Woodruff identifies them as the robot's owner, at which they explain their motive for building it: while hiking in the woods, tired and starved, they chanced upon a tree with sweet-smelling sap. After tasting the incredibly delicious sap, they decide to drain the forest of all of its sap and sell it, building a Pinsir mech (the parts of which they sent for from an ad they found in the back pages of ''Popular Pokémon'' magazine) to do the draining job for them. ([[Jessie]] originally wanted to start a pancake house to sell the syrup, but her idea to top the flapjacks with her "own special blend" of limburger cheese and cajun curry powder didn't go over well with [[James]] and {{MTR}}.)
Heracross strikes a victory pose as Ash and Misty congratulate it. They then notice a crowd of Pinsir approaching them from the surrounding forest, signaling that the Pinsir population has returned to its own territory, thus leaving the Heracross and Butterfree in peace. Back on the Heracross' side of the river, the group watches the Heracross and Butterfree feeding on a tree. The Heracross who battled Team Rocket's mecha approaches the group, and Ash and Misty commend Heracross' efforts and congratulate it on helping to save the forest. Saying goodbye to Heracross and Woodruff, they continue on their path to Violet City.


Ash and the group berate Team Rocket for upsetting the balance of nature for selfish ends, but Jessie states that the only balance they care about is their checking account balance. She sends out {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, while James sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and quickly makes a dive for the bushes, expecting to get a bite on the head from his Pokémon. When no such bite comes, he looks up, finding his Pokémon licking the tree sap. Only when he fusses at it for sucking up their profits does Victreebel pay heed to him and attempt to devour him. Jessie also finds her Pokémon more interested in the sap; realizing that they're not getting anywhere, Meowth whips out a remote to the Pinsir mech and commands it to attack the [[Twerp]] group.
However, upon leaving the forest, Ash and his friends find out that Heracross is still following them. They realize that it wants to leave the forest behind and come with them. {{AP|Heracross}} agrees, so Ash tosses a Poké Ball and it willfully enters. Ash celebrates his latest catch before the group continues on their {{pkmn|journey}}.
 
Ash sends out Bulbasaur to use Razor Leaf, but the mech negates the attack with its steel pincers. Bulbasaur then wraps it up in Vine Whip and sends it spinning like a top, then Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|ThunderShock}} on it. However, the mech absorbs the electricity, and shoots it back at the group from its pincers. Knocked down, the group is unable to do anything as the mech approaches them. But then, the mech is quickly put to a halt by Heracross, who leaps in at the last moment, pressing against the mech's body with its claws.
 
Meowth commands the mech to retaliate, and the mech succeeds in pushing Heracross a distance; however, Heracross gathers up its strength and begins pushing back, while Misty cheers it on, no longer thinking of it as "creepy" like other bug Pokémon. With their mech getting beaten, Team Rocket fights over the controls, and the remote ends up getting destroyed in the scuffle. Unable to receive commands, the mech cannot fight back; after Ash and the group remove the sap tanks, Heracross shoves its horn under the mech and lifts it up onto its shoulders. With a mighty heave, Heracross {{m|Seismic Toss|tosses}} the mech high up into the air. The mech comes down on Team Rocket, then explodes, sending them blasting off again.
 
Heracross strikes a victory pose as Ash and Misty congratulate it. They then notice a crowd of Pinsir approaching them from the surrounding forest, signaling that the Pinsir population has returned to its own territory, leaving the Heracross and Butterfree in peace. Back on the Heracross side of the river, the group watch the Heracross and Butterfree feeding on a tree. The lone Heracross approaches the group, and Ash and Misty thank it and congratulate it for all that it did to save the forest. Saying their goodbyes to Heracross and Woodruff, they continue on their path to Violet City.
 
However, upon leaving the forest, Ash and the group find that the Heracross is still following them. It wants to leave the forest behind and come with Ash. Ash tosses a Poké Ball, which the Heracross willfully enters and remains inside. Ash celebrates having been chosen by {{AP|Heracross}} before the group continues on their journey.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} catches a {{AP|Heracross}}.
<!-- 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}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{AP|Heracross}}.
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP119.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP119.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Donphan}} ''(U.S. and international)''; {{p|Heracross}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Donphan}} ''(US and international)''; {{p|Heracross}} ''(Japan)''


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Heracross}} (multiple; debut)
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* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English dub of this episode first aired exactly one year after the original did in Japanese.
* The English dub of this episode first aired exactly one year after the original airing.
* This episode was listed on [[Cartoon Network]]'s website with an alternate title; ''Getting Buggy With it'' which, like [[DP005|another episode]] where {{Ash}} catches a Pokémon early on in a region, refers to the {{wp|Will Smith}} song ''Gettin' Jiggy wit It''. Also, the title of this episode refers to "a happy ending".
* This episode was listed on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}'s website with an alternate title; ''Getting Buggy With it'' which, like [[DP005|another episode]] where {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a Pokémon early on in a [[region]], refers to the {{wp|Will Smith}} song {{wp|Gettin' Jiggy wit It}}. Also, the title of this episode refers to "a happy ending".
* Meowth's line "Hey! I like it! Meowthy likes it!" is a reference to a similar line spoken in a classic {{wp|Life cereal}} commercial.
* {{MTR}}'s "Hey! I like it! Meowthy likes it!" line is a reference to a similar line spoken in a classic {{wp|Life (cereal)|Life cereal}} commercial.
* Jessie's plan to open a pancake house called the "International House of Jessie" is a reference to {{wp|IHOP}}.
* [[Jessie]]'s plan to open a pancake house called the "International House of Jessie" is a reference to {{wp|IHOP}}.
* James alludes to a real-world species of bird by calling his Victreebel a "{{wp|Yellow-bellied Sapsucker}}."
* [[James]] alludes to a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real-world species of bird]] by calling his Victreebel a "{{wp|yellow-bellied sapsucker}}."
* The book ''[[Go West, Young Ash]]'' is based on this episode.
* The book [[Go West, Young Ash]] is based on this episode.
* The story featured in the book ''[[Pokémon New Character Special]]'' is based on this episode.  
* The story featured in the book [[Pokémon New Character Special]] is based on this episode.  


===Errors===
===Errors===
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Ash originally mentioned that Heracross might want to thank him for helping him out, and then Misty tells Ash that Heracross seemed more interested in Bulbasaur's sap.
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[Song of Jigglypuff]]
* The dub implies that Woodruff was at the collapsed Bridge at least one week prior. The original doesn't specify if he actually has been to the bridge prior to its collapse.
* Ash originally mentioned that {{AP|Heracross}} might want to thank him for helping him out, and then, {{an|Misty}} tells Ash that Heracross seemed more interested in {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s sap.
* Misty's asking about Team Rocket's great plan was omitted from the dub. Also, the dub implies that their Pinsir mecha was received in an ad catalog when no such hint was made in the Japanese version.
* The dub implies that [[Woodruff]] was at the collapsed bridge at least one week prior. The original version doesn't specify if he actually has been to the bridge prior to its collapse.
* Misty asking about {{TRT}}'s great plan was omitted from the dub. Also, the dub implies that their {{p|Pinsir}} mecha was received in an ad catalog, when no such hint was made in the Japanese version.
* Also, Team Rocket's plot was different between the Japanese and English versions:
* Also, Team Rocket's plot was different between the Japanese and English versions:
** Original: Jessie mentions that the sap tastes like pancake syrup, then she talks about wanting to start a pancake house similar to the ones in the US. She then mentions flipping the pancake on a hot plate, and sprinkling it with {{wp|katsuobushi}} afterwards. James corrects her and states that what she is stating is {{wp|okonomiyaki}}, and Meowth tells James to ignore her.
** In the original version, Jessie mentions that the sap tastes like pancake syrup. Then, she talks about wanting to start a pancake house similar to the ones in the U.S. She then mentions flipping the pancake on a hot plate, and sprinkling it with {{wp|katsuobushi}} afterwards. James corrects her and states that what she is stating is {{wp|okonomiyaki}}, but Meowth tells James to ignore her.
** Dub: Jessie states that she'll open her own exclusive pancake shop that utilizes tree sap instead of maple syrup. She then reveals that she'll use Limburgh cheese and Cajun curry powder to season the pancakes, and then states that she'll name it the "International House of Jessie". James and Meowth then mention that this would be a recipe for a million dollar disaster.
** In the dub, Jessie states that she will open her own exclusive pancake shop that utilizes tree sap instead of maple syrup. She then reveals that she will use Limburgh cheese and Cajun curry powder to season the pancakes, and then states that she will name it the "International House of Jessie". James and Meowth then mention that this would be a recipe for a million dollar disaster.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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げきとつ！ヘラクロスＶＳカイロス！！
Fierce Battle! Heracross VS Kailios!!
First broadcast
Japan October 28, 1999
United States October 28, 2000
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ニャースのパーティ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Assistant director 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Animation director 梶浦紳一郎 Shin'ichirō Kajiura
Additional credits

A Sappy Ending (Japanese: げきとつ！ヘラクロスＶＳカイロス！！ Fierce Battle! Heracross VS Kailios!!) is the 119th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 28, 1999 and in the United States on October 28, 2000.

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Blurb

Ash and friends discover a forest where invading Pinsirs are causing heavy deforestation. Investigation reveals the root of the problem: Team Rocket is carelessly harvesting sap from a nearby woods, thereby upsetting the balance of nature.

Plot

While on their way to Violet City, Ash and his friends stop in the middle of a forest and notice that several of the trees are missing their leaves without showing any other signs of damage. Suddenly, Pikachu spots a horde of unknown Pokémon clamped onto a healthy tree trunk. Ash's Pokédex identifies them as Heracross and mentions their docile nature, great strength, and preferred food: tree sap. Thinking he can catch some new Pokémon and save the tree at the same time, Ash is about to throw a Poké Ball when a voice behind him tells him to stop. The trio turns around to see a man in a red uniform, who warns Ash that catching the Heracross will only cause more damage to the forest.

The man introduces himself as Woodruff, a forest ranger. After the group introduce themselves, Woodruff explains that the Heracross are important to the forest's natural balance. They share a symbiotic relationship with the local Butterfree population, who also feed on the tree sap but are too weak to break into the tree trunk to get to it. The more powerful Heracross dig into the trunk to start the sap flow, eat their fill, and then allow the Butterfree to come and feed. When Misty becomes worried about both the Heracross and Butterfree hurting the forest, Woodruff explains that the balance of nature in the forest was broken by invaders. Just then, a large herd of Pinsir stampede toward the tree. Woodruff identifies the Pinsir as the "invaders" as the Bug Pokémon leap onto the tree trunk and scare away the Butterfree. Ash yells at the Pinsir to leave the other Pokémon alone, while Misty demands that the Heracross do something about it. In unison, the Heracross fly up and attack the Pinsir, while Ash and Misty cheer them on. However, the Heracross are easily scared off by the Pinsir's massive pincers, and fly away. Woodruff tells the group that the Heracross are too peaceful to have any desire to take on the Pinsir; this worries Brock, who says that the forest will surely be destroyed if the Heracross don't do something to prevent it.

Ash notices a Butterfree still trapped in the branches of the tree. A single Heracross pops up in front of the Pinsir to defend the Butterfree, and is quickly attacked by their giant, spiked pincers. Ash, upset that Heracross is being ganged up on, sends out Bulbasaur to help it. One Vine Whip attack takes out all of the Pinsir, and Butterfree soon flies away, but Heracross is too tired to follow. The Pinsir regroup and ascend the tree trunk, which Ash thwarts by having Pikachu use Thunderbolt. Heracross looks on while Ash defends it, watching as Pikachu defeats the Pinsir with Thunder.

Once the Pinsir flee, Heracross flies down and approaches Bulbasaur and Pikachu. Ash thinks that it wants to thank his Pokémon, but instead, Heracross begins to suck forcefully on the opening of Bulbasaur's bulb, causing Bulbasaur some degree of pain as it drains his pollen. Bulbasaur knocks Heracross off with a strong Vine Whip, sending him sprawling on his back in the grass. While the group muses over whether or not Heracross was protecting the Butterfree or its food source, Woodruff is worried about the Pinsir returning. He explains that the Pinsir live on the opposite side of a river, and that something has been causing them to uncharacteristically cross the river and invade the Heracross' territory. Ash and Brock agree to help Woodruff save the forest, in spite of Misty's fear of Bug Pokémon. Woodruff begins to lead them toward the Pinsir territory.

While Bulbasaur clears the path ahead using Razor Leaf, Ash notices Heracross following them. Ash wonders if Heracross wants him to protect it, but Misty reminds him that Heracross liked Bulbasaur's nectar. Hearing this, Bulbasaur turns and slings a Razor Leaf at Heracross to try to scare it off. When Heracross looks up, confused, the group is now further down the path.

Once they are out of the woods, Ash recalls Bulbasaur. The group approaches a deep gorge that the river is running through. Woodruff points out a rope bridge that he uses to cross, only to find that the bridge is down. Looking into the gorge, Misty sees the Pinsir getting across by jumping along tree limbs. Ash accuses the Pinsir of having cut the bridge ropes, but when Woodruff inspects the severed ends of the rope, he points out that the cut is suspicious and that it could have only been done by a human. Angered by this, the group then ponders how to cross the gorge. They hear a sound, and turn to find Heracross pushing on a tree. Misty begins to fuss at it, but Brock cuts her off, realizing that Heracross is trying to push the tree over. The group jumps out of the way as the tree comes crashing down, landing neatly across the gorge. The group successfully crosses the river with it and enters the Pinsir forest, with Heracross still following at a distance.

As they enter the Pinsir territory, they notice a tree with a single gigantic Pinsir up in the branches. However, it turns out that it is one of Team Rocket's mechas, which is sucking out the tree sap with a hose. Team Rocket leaps out from the tree, recites their motto, and explains their plan to drain the forest of all of its sap and sell it. When Ash and the others berate Team Rocket for upsetting the balance of nature for selfish needs, Jessie and James to send out Lickitung and Victreebel, respectively, only for both Pokémon to become distracted by the tree sap. As a result, Meowth whips out a remote to the Pinsir mecha and commands it to attack Ash and his friends.

Ash sends out Bulbasaur and commands it to use Razor Leaf, but the robot negates the attack with its steel pincers. Bulbasaur then wraps it up in Vine Whip and sends it spinning, then Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunder Shock on it. However, the mecha absorbs the electricity and shoots it back at the group from its pincers, pinning them down. To everyone's surprise, Heracross intervenes and begins to push against the robot. At Meowth's command, the Pinsir mecha pushes Heracross for some distance. In response, Heracross gathers up its strength and begins pushing back, while Misty cheers it on, having changed her opinion of it. With their mecha getting beaten, Team Rocket fights over the controls, and the remote ends up getting destroyed in the scuffle. Unable to receive commands, the robot cannot fight back, allowing Ash and the others remove the sap tanks. Once that is accomplished, Heracross shoves its horn under the mecha and lifts it up onto its shoulders. With a mighty heave, Heracross tosses the mecha high up into the air. The lands on Team Rocket, then explodes, sending them blasting off.

Heracross strikes a victory pose as Ash and Misty congratulate it. They then notice a crowd of Pinsir approaching them from the surrounding forest, signaling that the Pinsir population has returned to its own territory, thus leaving the Heracross and Butterfree in peace. Back on the Heracross' side of the river, the group watches the Heracross and Butterfree feeding on a tree. The Heracross who battled Team Rocket's mecha approaches the group, and Ash and Misty commend Heracross' efforts and congratulate it on helping to save the forest. Saying goodbye to Heracross and Woodruff, they continue on their path to Violet City.

However, upon leaving the forest, Ash and his friends find out that Heracross is still following them. They realize that it wants to leave the forest behind and come with them. Heracross agrees, so Ash tosses a Poké Ball and it willfully enters. Ash celebrates his latest catch before the group continues on their journey.

Major events

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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Donphan (US and international); Heracross (Japan)


Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • Pokémon Karaokémon: Song of Jigglypuff
  • Ash originally mentioned that Heracross might want to thank him for helping him out, and then, Misty tells Ash that Heracross seemed more interested in Bulbasaur's sap.
  • The dub implies that Woodruff was at the collapsed bridge at least one week prior. The original version doesn't specify if he actually has been to the bridge prior to its collapse.
  • Misty asking about Team Rocket's great plan was omitted from the dub. Also, the dub implies that their Pinsir mecha was received in an ad catalog, when no such hint was made in the Japanese version.
  • Also, Team Rocket's plot was different between the Japanese and English versions:
    • In the original version, Jessie mentions that the sap tastes like pancake syrup. Then, she talks about wanting to start a pancake house similar to the ones in the U.S. She then mentions flipping the pancake on a hot plate, and sprinkling it with katsuobushi afterwards. James corrects her and states that what she is stating is okonomiyaki, but Meowth tells James to ignore her.
    • In the dub, Jessie states that she will open her own exclusive pancake shop that utilizes tree sap instead of maple syrup. She then reveals that she will use Limburgh cheese and Cajun curry powder to season the pancakes, and then states that she will name it the "International House of Jessie". James and Meowth then mention that this would be a recipe for a million dollar disaster.

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