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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{Ash}} | As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop on their way to the [[Azalea Gym]] because of the glaring heat. {{an|Misty}} calls out {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and has it use its {{m|Water Gun}} like a fountain to cool the trio off, and they play in the water. Seeing this, Ash calls out his own {{t|Water}} Pokémon, {{AP|Squirtle}}. However, Squirtle's Water Gun attack sends Ash flying into a nearby boulder. | ||
{{TRT}} is on the road also, and very thirsty. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] want their share of water from their canteen, but {{MTR}} drank it already. They get mad at him, but Meowth soon spots a well nearby, its base is carved to look like a {{p|Slowpoke}}. Meowth pumps the well's lever for a bit, but Jessie and James receive a face full of sand instead of water. Next, Meowth tries a {{wp|Dowsing|pair of divining rods}}. He soon finds a likely spot and tells Jessie and James to dig, but they soon become too exhausted from the soaring temperature. Meowth brings out a remote control, and their latest [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], the Super {{p|Diglett}} Mark Two. Jessie angrily hits him with her shovel before they all climb aboard and dig into the ground. The trio eventually reaches a large underground chamber that contains a sparkling pool of water. They rush out of their machine to take a drink, only to notice that they're surrounded by many Slowpoke. Meowth finds a [[signpost|sign]] that says this is the [[Slowpoke Well]], and local legend has it that Slowpoke have the power to make it [[rain]] when they yawn. Team Rocket makes a plan to capture the Slowpoke and get rich by charging the townspeople to have them make it rain. | |||
Meanwhile, Ash's group has finally reached [[Azalea Town]]. They notice that the river has run dry because of a recent drought. Ash wants to go to the [[Azalea Gym]], but Misty reminds him about his errand to give the [[GS Ball]] to [[Kurt]]. They argue for a bit, then Brock reads a sign that says the Gym is also closed because of the drought. The trio decides to look around town for Kurt instead. | |||
Brock asks the stranger why Slowpoke are so important, and the man explains that | Azalea Town seems strange, as Ash comments on the many signs depicting Slowpoke plus the multiple Slowpoke lying everywhere. While walking, Ash accidentally steps on a Slowpoke's tail. Slowpoke has a delayed response to the pain, but a local happened to witness Ash step on Slowpoke, and soon a mob of angry townspeople arrive to chase Ash's group out of town. They manage to lose the crowd temporarily in a park, then a man wearing a Slowpoke costume catches the group’s attention. He then tells them to put on some Slowpoke costumes and sit still. The people reach the park and give up their search after only seeing four Slowpoke sitting by a fountain. Brock then asks the stranger why Slowpoke are so important, and the man explains that 400 years ago, there was a drought just like this in Azalea Town. One day, a Slowpoke came to the town, and when it yawned, it started to rain and the town was saved. Since then, Slowpoke have been treated with respect. Misty then asks the man why he is wearing a Slowpoke costume, and he explains that it is to avoid scaring the Slowpoke away. Suddenly, the man remembers that he has an errand to run and quickly leaves. | ||
Ash realizes that the machine belongs to Team Rocket. Team Rocket captures more Slowpoke with nets | At the Slowpoke cave, the man hears something happening and goes to investigate. He sees Team Rocket in their machine chasing the Slowpoke and yells at them to stop, but they mistake him for a large Slowpoke because he is still wearing his costume and chase after him. He hurts his back trying to run away. In town, Ash and his friends continue their search for Kurt. [[Maizie|A little girl]], who turns out to be Kurt's granddaughter, informs them that Kurt isn't home and that he went to check out something at the Slowpoke Well. | ||
The three friends go to the well and enter the cave, and find the man lying on the ground. He tells them about the giant machine. Ash and Misty run ahead while Brock helps the injured man to his feet. Ash quickly realizes that the machine belongs to Team Rocket, and the evil trio soon launches into their {{motto}}. Team Rocket captures more Slowpoke with nets. Ash then vows to stop them, but James points out that the cave floor is wet and any {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]] will shock the Slowpoke. So Ash calls on {{AP|Heracross}} instead, and he throws the tank up into the air. However, Team Rocket fires a missile at Heracross, which [[fainting|knocks him out]], and Ash has to return him to his {{i|Poké Ball}}. Team Rocket gloats and escapes by digging a tunnel deeper underground. | |||
Water pours into the cave and down into the tunnel that Team Rocket's machine dug. The machine is washed out of the tunnel, and it breaks in half when it lands on the ground. Team Rocket crawls out of their wrecked machine to see Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, | Unexpectedly, one Slowpoke lets out a large [[cry]], and the remaining Slowpoke all stand up and begin to walk out of the cave. Ash, Misty, and Brock, carrying the man on his back, follow the Slowpoke outside, and they watch them line up on the edge of a cliff that surrounds the well. One by one they {{m|Rain Dance|yawn}}, causing storm clouds to gather and it starts to rain. The four are forced to climb up onto the roof of the well as the area begins to flood. Water also pours into the cave and down into the tunnel that Team Rocket's machine dug. The machine is washed out of the tunnel, and it breaks in half when it lands on the ground. Team Rocket crawls out of their wrecked machine to see Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} standing in front of them. The trio rushes back into the wreck for cover, but Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} attack sends them blasting off. The captured Slowpoke appear from the mecha's debris uninjured and exchange stares with their fellow Slowpoke. | ||
Brock wonders if the Slowpoke really made it rain. Ash believes they did, and the man simply says that the world | Brock wonders if the Slowpoke really made it rain. Ash believes they did, and the man simply says that the [[Pokémon world]] is full of mysteries. Back in Azalea Town, the river is running again and the crops are recovering. Brock and the others return to the park from earlier and watch as several Slowpoke enjoy a dip in the refilled fountain. The man adds that he managed to calm the townspeople and explained that Ash accidentally stepped on the Slowpoke’s tail. He then offers to take the group on a tour of the town, but Misty says they have to find Kurt. The trio is left in shock after the man takes off his costume head and reveals that he is Kurt. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
<!-- 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}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Azalea Town]] and meet [[Kurt]]. | * {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Azalea Town]] and meet [[Kurt]]. | ||
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* [[Kurt]] (in person) | * [[Kurt]] (in person) | ||
* [[Maizie]] | * [[Maizie]] | ||
====Pokémon debuts==== | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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* [[Kurt]] | * [[Kurt]] | ||
* [[Maizie]] | * [[Maizie]] | ||
* People of [[Azalea Town]] | |||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
[[File:WTP EP142.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]] | [[File:WTP EP142.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]] | ||
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pineco}} ''( | [[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pineco}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Slowpoke}} ''(Japan)'' | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | * {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * [[Exciting Pokémon Relay]] replaced [[Meowth's Party]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]]. | ||
* The episode's English title is based on the phrase | * The episode's English title is based on the phrase "a shadow of a doubt". | ||
* | * {{TRT}}'s attack on [[Slowpoke Well]], along with [[Kurt]]'s actions and his subsequent injury, are based on events that occur in the [[Generation II]] {{pkmn|games}}. | ||
* | * This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Secrets of the GS Ball]]. | ||
* This is the last [[S03|third season]] episode to air in {{pmin|Finland}} and {{pmin|Sweden}}. | |||
* This is the last season | * Team Rocket's dialogue during the scene where {{MTR}} pumps water from the Slowpoke Well for [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to drink from is a reference to a ramen commercial. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* During the close-up shot of {{Ash}}'s face in the {{p|Slowpoke}} suit, the costume's teeth are colored black instead of white. | |||
===Dub edits=== | ===Dub edits=== | ||
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[You & Me & Pokémon]] | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49 | {{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49 | ||
|bg={{tt|Голямата суша|Big drought}} | |||
|zh_cmn={{tt|檜皮鎮的呆呆獸之井|Slowpoke Well of Azalea Town}} | |zh_cmn={{tt|檜皮鎮的呆呆獸之井|Slowpoke Well of Azalea Town}} | ||
|cs={{tt|Strašlivé sucho|Terrible drought}} | |cs={{tt|Strašlivé sucho|Terrible drought}} | ||
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{{Project Anime notice}} | {{Project Anime notice}} | ||
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[[Category:Original series episodes|142]] | [[Category:Original series episodes|142]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami | [[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kiyoshi Fukumoto | [[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kiyoshi Fukumoto]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes directed by Tarō Iwasaki | [[Category:Episodes directed by Tarō Iwasaki]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes animated by Katsumi Hashimoto | [[Category:Episodes animated by Katsumi Hashimoto]] | ||
[[de:Die Regenmacher]] | [[de:Die Regenmacher]] | ||
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[[ja:無印編第142話]] | [[ja:無印編第142話]] | ||
[[zh:宝可梦 第143集]] | |||
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A Shadow of a Drought (Japanese: ヒワダタウン！ヤドンのいど！！ Hiwada Town! Yadon Well!!) is the 142nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on April 6, 2000 and in the United States on March 3, 2001.
Blurb
Ash carelessly makes enemies of the Slowpoke-worshipping residents of a town, but sees a chance at redemption when Team Rocket arrives to capture each and every one of these revered Pokémon.
Plot
As Ash and his friends stop on their way to the Azalea Gym because of the glaring heat. Misty calls out Staryu and has it use its Water Gun like a fountain to cool the trio off, and they play in the water. Seeing this, Ash calls out his own Water Pokémon, Squirtle. However, Squirtle's Water Gun attack sends Ash flying into a nearby boulder.
Team Rocket is on the road also, and very thirsty. Jessie and James want their share of water from their canteen, but Meowth drank it already. They get mad at him, but Meowth soon spots a well nearby, its base is carved to look like a Slowpoke. Meowth pumps the well's lever for a bit, but Jessie and James receive a face full of sand instead of water. Next, Meowth tries a pair of divining rods. He soon finds a likely spot and tells Jessie and James to dig, but they soon become too exhausted from the soaring temperature. Meowth brings out a remote control, and their latest mecha, the Super Diglett Mark Two. Jessie angrily hits him with her shovel before they all climb aboard and dig into the ground. The trio eventually reaches a large underground chamber that contains a sparkling pool of water. They rush out of their machine to take a drink, only to notice that they're surrounded by many Slowpoke. Meowth finds a sign that says this is the Slowpoke Well, and local legend has it that Slowpoke have the power to make it rain when they yawn. Team Rocket makes a plan to capture the Slowpoke and get rich by charging the townspeople to have them make it rain.
Meanwhile, Ash's group has finally reached Azalea Town. They notice that the river has run dry because of a recent drought. Ash wants to go to the Azalea Gym, but Misty reminds him about his errand to give the GS Ball to Kurt. They argue for a bit, then Brock reads a sign that says the Gym is also closed because of the drought. The trio decides to look around town for Kurt instead.
Azalea Town seems strange, as Ash comments on the many signs depicting Slowpoke plus the multiple Slowpoke lying everywhere. While walking, Ash accidentally steps on a Slowpoke's tail. Slowpoke has a delayed response to the pain, but a local happened to witness Ash step on Slowpoke, and soon a mob of angry townspeople arrive to chase Ash's group out of town. They manage to lose the crowd temporarily in a park, then a man wearing a Slowpoke costume catches the group’s attention. He then tells them to put on some Slowpoke costumes and sit still. The people reach the park and give up their search after only seeing four Slowpoke sitting by a fountain. Brock then asks the stranger why Slowpoke are so important, and the man explains that 400 years ago, there was a drought just like this in Azalea Town. One day, a Slowpoke came to the town, and when it yawned, it started to rain and the town was saved. Since then, Slowpoke have been treated with respect. Misty then asks the man why he is wearing a Slowpoke costume, and he explains that it is to avoid scaring the Slowpoke away. Suddenly, the man remembers that he has an errand to run and quickly leaves.
At the Slowpoke cave, the man hears something happening and goes to investigate. He sees Team Rocket in their machine chasing the Slowpoke and yells at them to stop, but they mistake him for a large Slowpoke because he is still wearing his costume and chase after him. He hurts his back trying to run away. In town, Ash and his friends continue their search for Kurt. A little girl, who turns out to be Kurt's granddaughter, informs them that Kurt isn't home and that he went to check out something at the Slowpoke Well.
The three friends go to the well and enter the cave, and find the man lying on the ground. He tells them about the giant machine. Ash and Misty run ahead while Brock helps the injured man to his feet. Ash quickly realizes that the machine belongs to Team Rocket, and the evil trio soon launches into their motto. Team Rocket captures more Slowpoke with nets. Ash then vows to stop them, but James points out that the cave floor is wet and any Electric attacks will shock the Slowpoke. So Ash calls on Heracross instead, and he throws the tank up into the air. However, Team Rocket fires a missile at Heracross, which knocks him out, and Ash has to return him to his Poké Ball. Team Rocket gloats and escapes by digging a tunnel deeper underground.
Unexpectedly, one Slowpoke lets out a large cry, and the remaining Slowpoke all stand up and begin to walk out of the cave. Ash, Misty, and Brock, carrying the man on his back, follow the Slowpoke outside, and they watch them line up on the edge of a cliff that surrounds the well. One by one they yawn, causing storm clouds to gather and it starts to rain. The four are forced to climb up onto the roof of the well as the area begins to flood. Water also pours into the cave and down into the tunnel that Team Rocket's machine dug. The machine is washed out of the tunnel, and it breaks in half when it lands on the ground. Team Rocket crawls out of their wrecked machine to see Ash and Pikachu standing in front of them. The trio rushes back into the wreck for cover, but Pikachu's Thunder attack sends them blasting off. The captured Slowpoke appear from the mecha's debris uninjured and exchange stares with their fellow Slowpoke.
Brock wonders if the Slowpoke really made it rain. Ash believes they did, and the man simply says that the Pokémon world is full of mysteries. Back in Azalea Town, the river is running again and the crops are recovering. Brock and the others return to the park from earlier and watch as several Slowpoke enjoy a dip in the refilled fountain. The man adds that he managed to calm the townspeople and explained that Ash accidentally stepped on the Slowpoke’s tail. He then offers to take the group on a tour of the town, but Misty says they have to find Kurt. The trio is left in shock after the man takes off his costume head and reveals that he is Kurt.
Major events
- Ash and his friends arrive in Azalea Town and meet Kurt.
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.
Debuts
Humans
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
Who's That Pokémon?: Pineco (US and international), Slowpoke (Japan)
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Togepi (Misty's)
- Squirtle (Ash's)
- Heracross (Ash's)
- Staryu (Misty's)
- Slowpoke (multiple)
Trivia
- Exciting Pokémon Relay replaced Meowth's Party as the Japanese ending theme.
- The episode's English title is based on the phrase "a shadow of a doubt".
- Team Rocket's attack on Slowpoke Well, along with Kurt's actions and his subsequent injury, are based on events that occur in the Generation II games.
- This episode was partially adapted into the book Secrets of the GS Ball.
- This is the last third season episode to air in Finland and Sweden.
- Team Rocket's dialogue during the scene where Meowth pumps water from the Slowpoke Well for Jessie and James to drink from is a reference to a ramen commercial.
Errors
- During the close-up shot of Ash's face in the Slowpoke suit, the costume's teeth are colored black instead of white.
Dub edits
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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 Bulgarian
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Голямата суша | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 檜皮鎮的呆呆獸之井 | |
 Czech
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Strašlivé sucho | |
 Dutch
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De Droogte Werpt Een Schaduw | |
 Finnish
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Miksei sadetta kuulu? | |
 European French
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État de sécheresse | |
 German
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Die Regenmacher | |
 Hebrew
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הבצורתhabatsoret | |
 Hindi
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अकाल का साया Akaal ka Saya * | |
 Hungarian
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Az esőcsinálók | |
 Italian
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Tempo di siccità* I maghi della pioggia* | |
 Polish
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Widmo suszy | |
| Portuguese |  Brazil
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A Ameaça de uma Seca |
 Portugal
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Uma Sombra de Seca | |
 Romanian
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Umbra unui Drought | |
| Spanish |  Latin America
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¡Sombra de sequía! |
 Spain
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Amenaza de sequía | |
 Swedish
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Regnmakarna | |
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