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'''Gettin' The Bugs Out''' (Japanese: '''ヒワダジム！もりのバトルフィールド！！''' ''{{tt|Hiwada|Azalea}} Gym! Forest Battlefield!!'') is the 144th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 20, 2000 and in the United States on March 17, 2001.  
'''Gettin' The Bugs Out''' (Japanese: '''ヒワダジム！もりのバトルフィールド！！''' ''{{tt|Hiwada|Azalea}} Gym! Forest Battlefield!!'') is the 144th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 20, 2000 and in the United States on March 17, 2001.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} are walking to the Azalea Gym when Misty asks Ash like a reporter how the battle will go, Ash then responds that he will win. Misty then points out that it may be hard as he hasn't got his {{AP|Charizard}}, which could always help him when he needed it. Ash then says that even though Charizard is gone {{AP|Cyndaquil}} has plenty of fire power.
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/03_39-gettin-the-bugs-out/-->
<i>When Ash reaches the Hive Gym, he has just the Pokémon to challenge the Gym Leader's Bug Pokémon. But what's this? Cyndaquil, the Fire Pokémon can't get its burners going.</i>
 
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} are walking to the Azalea Gym when Misty&mdash;using a canteen as a microphone&mdash;asks Ash like a reporter how the battle will go, Ash then responds that he will win. Misty then points out that it may be hard as he hasn't got his {{AP|Charizard}}, which could always help him when he needed it. Ash then says that even though Charizard is gone {{AP|Cyndaquil}} has plenty of fire power.


When they enter the Gym, Misty feels like something will come out at her. A {{p|Caterpie}} dangles in front of her face. She freaks out. When Misty calms down, they see a boy in a tree. He reveals he is [[Bugsy]], the [[Gym Leader]]. He uses bug Pokémon to Misty's disgust. Bugsy is stuck in the tree so he asks Ash to get the ladder which fell.
When they enter the Gym, Misty feels like something will come out at her. A {{p|Caterpie}} dangles in front of her face. She freaks out. When Misty calms down, they see a boy in a tree. He reveals he is [[Bugsy]], the [[Gym Leader]]. He uses bug Pokémon to Misty's disgust. Bugsy is stuck in the tree so he asks Ash to get the ladder which fell.


Meanwhile, outside the Gym, {{TRT}} are planning on how to get {{AP|Pikachu}}. They disguise themselves; [[Jessie]] as a flower, [[James]] as a tree and {{MTR}} as a bit of grass. The bug Pokémon see through their disguise and use {{m|String Shot}} to tie them up.
Meanwhile, outside the Gym, {{TRT}} is planning on how to get {{AP|Pikachu}}. They disguise themselves; [[Jessie]] as a flower, [[James]] as a tree and {{MTR}} as a bit of grass. The bug Pokémon see through their disguise and use {{m|String Shot}} to tie them up.


Bugsy and Ash start their Pokémon battle.
Bugsy and Ash start their Pokémon battle.


Bugsy sends out {{p|Spinarak}} and Ash sends out Cyndaquil with the obvious type advantage. Ash tells Cyndaquil to use {{m|Flamethrower}} but feeble smoke comes out instead of flames. Bugsy taunts Ash and tells his Spinarak to use String Shot. Cyndaquil dodges all the String Shots so Bugsy switches to {{m|Poison Sting}}. Cyndaquil gets hurt multiple times by the Poison Sting, losing its balance. Bugsy uses this chance and tells Spinarak to use String Shot, tying Cyndaquil up. Ash recalls Cyndaquil and sends out {{AP|Chikorita}}. Bugsy tells Ash about the type disadvantage but Ash says it takes more than type advantage to win a Pokémon battle.
Bugsy sends out {{p|Spinarak}} and Ash sends out Cyndaquil with the obvious type advantage. Ash tells Cyndaquil to use {{m|Flamethrower}} but feeble smoke comes out instead of flames. Bugsy taunts Ash and tells his Spinarak to use String Shot. Cyndaquil dodges all the String Shots so Bugsy switches to {{m|Poison Sting}}. Cyndaquil gets hurt multiple times by the Poison Sting, losing its balance. Bugsy uses this chance and tells Spinarak to use another Poison Sting, but Ash recalls Cyndaquil and sends out {{AP|Chikorita}}. Bugsy tells Ash about the type disadvantage but Ash says it takes more than type advantage to win a Pokémon battle.


Spinarak uses String Shot but Chikorita dodges it. Bugsy then tells his Spinarak to use Poison Sting, which Chikorita dodges again, and Ash orders her to use {{m|Tackle}}, which Spinarak dodges. They continue to attack but dodge at the same time until Ash has Chikorita use {{m|Sweet Scent}}, which catches Spinarak off guard allowing Chikorita to Tackle, winning Ash the round.
Spinarak uses String Shot but Chikorita dodges it and uses Vine Whip, but Bugsy then tells his Spinarak to dodge, and Ash orders her to take aim and use {{m|Vine Whip}}, which Spinarak dodges. They continue to attack but dodge at the same time. Spinarak uses Poison Sting but Ash tells Chikorita to counter with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, then he tells her to use {{m|Sweet Scent}}, which catches Spinarak off guard allowing Chikorita to {{m|Tackle}}, winning Ash the round.


Bugsy then sends out Metapod. Ash orders Chikorita to use Tackle, but Metapod uses {{m|Harden}} which deflects it. Ash goes for a {{m|Vine Whip}}, but Harden blocks it. Chikorita tries a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but no avail with another Harden. Bugsy tells his Metapod to jump and use Tackle, surprising Ash and knocking out Chikorita.
Bugsy then sends out Metapod. Ash goes for a {{m|Vine Whip}}, but Metapod uses {{m|Harden}} to block it. Chikorita tries a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but no avail with another Harden. Bugsy tells his Metapod to jump and use Tackle, surprising Ash and knocking out Chikorita.


Ash decides to send out Pikachu, and orders a {{m|Quick Attack}}. Metapod uses Harden once more, and Pikachu tries a {{m|ThunderShock}} but Metapod dodges. Metapod jumps and uses Tackle again, which Pikachu uses to its advantage by using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, knocking out Metapod in the process.
Ash decides to send out Pikachu. Metapod uses Tackle and Pikachu avoids it which causes the Tackle to go in a cloud of dust. Pikachu avoids another Tackle from Metapod and it vanished. Pikachu listens for Metapod and he dodges its Tackle. Metapod jumps and uses Tackle again, which Pikachu avoids by using {{m|Agility}} and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, knocking out Metapod in the process.


Bugsy's last and final Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}}. Ash orders a Thunderbolt which Scyther dodges with {{m|Double Team}}. Bugsy then tells Scyther to use {{m|Slash}}, causing Pikachu to take major damage. Ash tells Pikachu to get up quickly, but Bugsy uses {{m|Fury Cutter}}, knocking out Pikachu.
Bugsy's last and final Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}}. Ash orders a Thunderbolt which Scyther dodges with {{m|Double Team}}. Bugsy then tells Scyther to use {{m|Slash}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to blast Scyther's Double Team but they all disappear much to Pikachu's surprise. Bugsy tells Scyther to use {{m|Fury Cutter}}, knocking out Pikachu.


Ash is now forced to send out Cyndaquil, who looks tired from its battle with Spinarak. Bugsy says his Scyther has a special way of deflecting {{type2|Fire}} attacks by using {{m|Swords Dance}}. Ash tells Cyndaquil to use Flamethrower, but only smoke comes out. Scyther than uses Slash while Cyndaquil dodges. Scyther uses Slash again, this time faster than the other Slash, making Cyndaquil unable to dodge. This gets Cyndaquil really fired up and Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower, which Scyther deflects by using Swords Dance. Cyndaquil goes for a Tackle which Scyther dodges by using Fury Cutter. Ash has Cyndaquil use Flamethrower, but Scyther dodges with another Swords Dance. Cyndaquil tries another Flamethrower and Scyther continues to use Swords Dance. After this repeating multiple times, Ash comes up with an idea and has Cyndaquil jump and use Flamethrower, thus making Scyther unable to dodge. Scyther is unable to battle and Ash wins the match, earning himself the Hive Badge.
After giving Pikachu a rest, Ash is now forced to send out Cyndaquil, who looks tired from its battle with Spinarak. Scyther uses Fury Cutter while Cyndaquil dodges. Scyther uses Double Team while it uses another Fury Cutter, this time faster than the other Fury Cutter, while Cyndaquil is still able to dodge. This gets Cyndaquil really fired up and Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower, which got rid of Scyther's Double Team, but the real Scyther deflects it by using Swords Dance and hits Cyndaquil. Bugsy says his Scyther has a special way of deflecting {{type|Fire}} attacks by using {{m|Swords Dance}}. Bugsy tells Scyther to use Fury Cutter but he tells it to use Swords Dance when Cyndaquil is going to use Flamethrower. Ash comes up with an idea and has Cyndaquil jump above Scyther and use Flamethrower while spinning, making Scyther unable to dodge and take damage. Cyndaquil is able to finish Scyther off with a Tackle and Ash wins the match, earning himself the Hive Badge.


When Ash, Misty, and Brock are exiting Azalea Town, [[Maisy]] comes running towards them with three [[Poké Balls]]. She gives Ash and Misty [[Lure Ball]]s while she gives Brock a [[Heavy Ball]]. Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maisy and continue on with their journey.
When Ash, Misty, and Brock are about to leave Azalea Town, [[Maizie]] comes running towards them with three [[Poké Ball]]s. She gives Ash and Misty {{ball|Lure}}s while she gives Brock a {{ball|Heavy}}. Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maizie and continue on with their journey.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} defeats [[Bugsy]] and earns the {{Badge|Hive}}.
[[File:Ash Hive Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Hive Badge]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive to the [[Azalea Gym]] and meet the local [[Gym Leader]], [[Bugsy]].
* Ash defeats Bugsy in a Gym battle and earns the {{badge|Hive}}.
* [[Ash's Chikorita]] is revealed to know {{m|Sweet Scent}}.
* [[Ash's Chikorita]] is revealed to know {{m|Sweet Scent}}.
* Ash and Misty both receive a {{DL|Poké Ball|Lure Ball}} and Brock receives a {{DL|Poké Ball|Heavy Ball}} from [[Kurt]].
* Ash and Misty both receive a {{ball|Lure}} and Brock receives a {{ball|Heavy}} from [[Kurt]].
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}


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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Bugsy]]
* [[Bugsy]]
* [[Maisy]]
* [[Maizie]]


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP144.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP144.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Elekid}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Metapod}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Elekid}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Metapod}} ''(Japan)''


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Spinarak}} ([[Bugsy]]'s)
* {{p|Spinarak}} ([[Bugsy]]'s)
* {{p|Metapod}} ([[Bugsy]]'s)
* {{p|Metapod}} ([[Bugsy]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Bugsy]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Bugsy|Scyther}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ([[Azalea Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Caterpie}} ([[Azalea Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Metapod}} ([[Azalea Gym]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Metapod}} ([[Azalea Gym]]'s; multiple)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Heavy Lure Balls anime.png|thumb|right|The Heavy Ball and Lure Balls Maisy delivered to Ash and his friends.]]
[[File:Heavy Lure Balls anime.png|thumb|right|200px|The Heavy Ball and Lure Balls Maizie delivered to Ash and his friends.]]
* This episode marks the first time a {{p|Metapod}} in the anime has been seen using {{m|Tackle}} — or indeed, any move other than {{m|Harden}}.
* Although Ash and Misty will both use their Lure Balls which they receive in this episode, the Heavy Ball which Brock receives (as well as the {{ball|Fast}}s Ash and Misty received in the [[EP143|last episode]]) are never actually used by the characters.
* Although Ash and Misty will both use their Lure Balls which they receive in this episode, the Heavy Ball which Brock receives (as well as the {{DL|Poké Ball|Fast Ball}}s Ash and Misty received in the [[EP143|last episode]]) are never actually used by the characters.
* Team Rocket tries to catch Pikachu by digging underground while Ash is in a Gym battle. This happens in two [[AG056|future]] [[DP037|episodes]], too.
* Team Rocket tries to catch Pikachu by digging underground while Ash is in a Gym battle. This happens in two [[AG056|future]] [[DP037|episodes]], too.
** This episode and the latter one mentioned above both involve Ash's battle against the second [[Gym Leader]] of the region introduced in an even-numbered generation, and both their Badges allow the player to use {{m|Cut}}.
** This episode and the latter one mentioned above both involve Ash's battle against the second [[Gym Leader]] of the region introduced in an even-numbered generation, and both their Badges allow the player to use {{m|Cut}}.
** Also when underground, Team Rocket recites a [[Team Rocket mottos#Gettin' The Bugs Out motto|variation of their motto]].
** Also when underground, Team Rocket recites a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Gettin' The Bugs Out motto|variation of their motto}}.
* Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.
* The book ''[[Secrets of the GS Ball]]'' is based on this episode.
* The book ''[[Secrets of the GS Ball]]'' is based on this episode.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* At one point Ash says "I'll save Chikorita for later, and use Pikachu now." Chikorita had just been defeated — he meant to say Cyndaquil.
* At one point Ash says "I'll save Chikorita for later, and use Pikachu now." Chikorita had just been defeated&mdash;he meant to say Cyndaquil.
* Ash commands Chikorita to use Sweet Smell on Spinarak, when the actual move is Sweet Scent.
* Ash commands Chikorita to use Sweet Smell on Spinarak, when the actual move is Sweet Scent.
* Bugsy commands Spinarak to use Poison ''String'' instead of Poison Sting.
* Bugsy commands Spinarak to use Poison ''String'' instead of Poison Sting.
* On occasion throughout the episode, Misty would talk and Togepi's lips would move, but it was not talking.
* On occasion throughout the episode, Misty would talk and Togepi's lips would move, but it was not talking.
* Bugsy commands his Metapod to use Tackle. However, this move is impossible for Metapod to know in the games.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[Song of Jigglypuff]]


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|檜皮道館！森林的戰鬥場地！|Kuàipí (Azalea) Gym! Forest Battlefield!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|檜皮道館！森林的戰鬥場地！|Kuàipí (Azalea) Gym! Forest Battlefield!}}
|cs={{tt|Hmyzí zápasení|A bug struggling}}
|cs={{tt|Hmyzí zápasení|A bug struggling}}
|nl={{tt|Daar Heb Je De Beestjes|There's the Bugs}}
|nl={{tt|Daar Heb Je De Besies!|There you have the Bugs!}}
|de={{tt|Die Arena von Azalea City|The gym of Azalea Town}}
|de={{tt|Die Arena von Azalea City|The Gym of Azalea Town}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Dans le feu de l'action|In the fire of the action}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Dans le feu de l'action|In the fire of the action}}
|he=הקרב במכון אזליה{{tt|hakrav bemachon Azalea|The Battle at Azalea Gym}}
|he=הקרב במכון אזליה{{tt|hakrav bemachon Azalea|The Battle at Azalea Gym}}
|it={{tt|Una Palestra immersa nel verde|A Gym dipped into green}}
|hu={{tt|Harc a rovarokkal|Fighting insects}}
|it={{tt|Una Palestra immersa nel verde|A Gym dipped into green}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} <br> {{tt|Sfida all'ultimo round|Challenge to the last round}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
|pt_br={{tt|Exterminando Insetos|Exterminating Bugs}}
|pt_br={{tt|Exterminando Insetos|Exterminating Bugs}}
|pt_eu={{tt|À Procura dos Insectos|Searching for the Bugs}}
|pt_eu={{tt|À Procura dos Insectos|Searching for the Bugs}}
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|pl={{tt|Pogonić robala|Chasing away the bug}}
|pl={{tt|Pogonić robala|Chasing away the bug}}
|ro={{tt|Scoțând Gândacii|Taking out the Bugs}}
|ro={{tt|Scoțând Gândacii|Taking out the Bugs}}
|sk={{tt|Ako vyhrať nad hmyzom|How to Beat Bugs}}
|hi=जब तक है बग {{tt|''Jab tak hai Bug''|Till there are bugs}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
}}
 
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Gettin' The Bugs Out
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  EP144  
ヒワダジム！もりのバトルフィールド！！
Hiwada Gym! Forest Battlefield!!
First broadcast
Japan April 20, 2000
United States March 17, 2001
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ポケモンはらはらリレー
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 横田和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director たけだゆうさく Yūsaku Takeda
Additional credits

Screenshots on Filb.de

Gettin' The Bugs Out (Japanese: ヒワダジム！もりのバトルフィールド！！ Hiwada Gym! Forest Battlefield!!) is the 144th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on April 20, 2000 and in the United States on March 17, 2001.

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Blurb

When Ash reaches the Hive Gym, he has just the Pokémon to challenge the Gym Leader's Bug Pokémon. But what's this? Cyndaquil, the Fire Pokémon can't get its burners going.

Plot

Ash, Brock, and Misty are walking to the Azalea Gym when Misty—using a canteen as a microphone—asks Ash like a reporter how the battle will go, Ash then responds that he will win. Misty then points out that it may be hard as he hasn't got his Charizard, which could always help him when he needed it. Ash then says that even though Charizard is gone Cyndaquil has plenty of fire power.

When they enter the Gym, Misty feels like something will come out at her. A Caterpie dangles in front of her face. She freaks out. When Misty calms down, they see a boy in a tree. He reveals he is Bugsy, the Gym Leader. He uses bug Pokémon to Misty's disgust. Bugsy is stuck in the tree so he asks Ash to get the ladder which fell.

Meanwhile, outside the Gym, Team Rocket is planning on how to get Pikachu. They disguise themselves; Jessie as a flower, James as a tree and Meowth as a bit of grass. The bug Pokémon see through their disguise and use String Shot to tie them up.

Bugsy and Ash start their Pokémon battle.

Bugsy sends out Spinarak and Ash sends out Cyndaquil with the obvious type advantage. Ash tells Cyndaquil to use Flamethrower but feeble smoke comes out instead of flames. Bugsy taunts Ash and tells his Spinarak to use String Shot. Cyndaquil dodges all the String Shots so Bugsy switches to Poison Sting. Cyndaquil gets hurt multiple times by the Poison Sting, losing its balance. Bugsy uses this chance and tells Spinarak to use another Poison Sting, but Ash recalls Cyndaquil and sends out Chikorita. Bugsy tells Ash about the type disadvantage but Ash says it takes more than type advantage to win a Pokémon battle.

Spinarak uses String Shot but Chikorita dodges it and uses Vine Whip, but Bugsy then tells his Spinarak to dodge, and Ash orders her to take aim and use Vine Whip, which Spinarak dodges. They continue to attack but dodge at the same time. Spinarak uses Poison Sting but Ash tells Chikorita to counter with Razor Leaf, then he tells her to use Sweet Scent, which catches Spinarak off guard allowing Chikorita to Tackle, winning Ash the round.

Bugsy then sends out Metapod. Ash goes for a Vine Whip, but Metapod uses Harden to block it. Chikorita tries a Razor Leaf, but no avail with another Harden. Bugsy tells his Metapod to jump and use Tackle, surprising Ash and knocking out Chikorita.

Ash decides to send out Pikachu. Metapod uses Tackle and Pikachu avoids it which causes the Tackle to go in a cloud of dust. Pikachu avoids another Tackle from Metapod and it vanished. Pikachu listens for Metapod and he dodges its Tackle. Metapod jumps and uses Tackle again, which Pikachu avoids by using Agility and uses Thunderbolt, knocking out Metapod in the process.

Bugsy's last and final Pokémon is a Scyther. Ash orders a Thunderbolt which Scyther dodges with Double Team. Bugsy then tells Scyther to use Slash, but Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to blast Scyther's Double Team but they all disappear much to Pikachu's surprise. Bugsy tells Scyther to use Fury Cutter, knocking out Pikachu.

After giving Pikachu a rest, Ash is now forced to send out Cyndaquil, who looks tired from its battle with Spinarak. Scyther uses Fury Cutter while Cyndaquil dodges. Scyther uses Double Team while it uses another Fury Cutter, this time faster than the other Fury Cutter, while Cyndaquil is still able to dodge. This gets Cyndaquil really fired up and Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower, which got rid of Scyther's Double Team, but the real Scyther deflects it by using Swords Dance and hits Cyndaquil. Bugsy says his Scyther has a special way of deflecting Fire-type attacks by using Swords Dance. Bugsy tells Scyther to use Fury Cutter but he tells it to use Swords Dance when Cyndaquil is going to use Flamethrower. Ash comes up with an idea and has Cyndaquil jump above Scyther and use Flamethrower while spinning, making Scyther unable to dodge and take damage. Cyndaquil is able to finish Scyther off with a Tackle and Ash wins the match, earning himself the Hive Badge.

When Ash, Misty, and Brock are about to leave Azalea Town, Maizie comes running towards them with three Poké Balls. She gives Ash and Misty Lure Balls while she gives Brock a Heavy Ball. Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maizie and continue on with their journey.

Major events

Ash holding the Hive Badge
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?: Elekid (US and international), Metapod (Japan)

Trivia

The Heavy Ball and Lure Balls Maizie delivered to Ash and his friends.
  • Although Ash and Misty will both use their Lure Balls which they receive in this episode, the Heavy Ball which Brock receives (as well as the Fast Balls Ash and Misty received in the last episode) are never actually used by the characters.
  • Team Rocket tries to catch Pikachu by digging underground while Ash is in a Gym battle. This happens in two future episodes, too.
    • This episode and the latter one mentioned above both involve Ash's battle against the second Gym Leader of the region introduced in an even-numbered generation, and both their Badges allow the player to use Cut.
    • Also when underground, Team Rocket recites a variation of their motto.
  • Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.
  • The book Secrets of the GS Ball is based on this episode.

Errors

  • At one point Ash says "I'll save Chikorita for later, and use Pikachu now." Chikorita had just been defeated—he meant to say Cyndaquil.
  • Ash commands Chikorita to use Sweet Smell on Spinarak, when the actual move is Sweet Scent.
  • Bugsy commands Spinarak to use Poison String instead of Poison Sting.
  • On occasion throughout the episode, Misty would talk and Togepi's lips would move, but it was not talking.
  • Bugsy commands his Metapod to use Tackle. However, this move is impossible for Metapod to know in the games.

Dub edits

In other languages



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