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'''A Goldenrod Opportunity''' (Japanese: '''コガネジム！スピード＆パワー！？''' ''{{tt|Kogane|Goldenrod}} Gym! Speed & Power!?'') is the 158th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 3, 2000 and in the United States on August 18, 2001.  
'''A Goldenrod Opportunity''' (Japanese: '''コガネジム！スピード＆パワー！？''' ''{{tt|Kogane|Goldenrod}} Gym! Speed & Power!?'') is the 158th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 3, 2000, and in the United States on August 18, 2001.  


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Our heroes have finally reached the next stop on the road to Johto: Goldenrod City! Looking to challenge the city's Gym Leader, Ash finds out the gym is closed for the day. Knowing they must wait until tomorrow, the gang decides to shop around and enjoy the city when they run into a local trainer, Whitney. After a close-encounter with Team Rocket, our heroes realize Whitney is actually the Goldenrod City Gym Leader! Will Ash win his next Johto League badge?</i>
<i>Our heroes have finally reached the next stop on the road to Johto: Goldenrod City! Looking to challenge the city's Gym Leader, Ash finds out the gym is closed for the day. Knowing they must wait until tomorrow, the gang decides to shop around and enjoy the city when they run into a local trainer, Whitney. After a close-encounter with Team Rocket, our heroes realize Whitney is actually the Goldenrod City Gym Leader! Will Ash win his next Johto League badge?</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} arrive at [[Goldenrod City]] and head to [[Goldenrod Gym|the Gym]]. There, Ash is dismayed to see a sign on the front declaring the Gym is closed today but will reopen tomorrow. With nothing else to do, the three decide to explore the city. Brock suggests visiting the Goldenrod Galleria but gets the group lost. {{AP|Pikachu}} then gets an idea about where to go and heads towards the main street. However, he runs straight into a {{p|Clefairy}}. As Ash apologizes to the Clefairy, a girl runs down the street, asking if Pikachu is okay and picking him up to kiss him on the head.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Goldenrod City]] and head to [[Goldenrod Gym|the Gym]]. There, Ash is dismayed to see a sign on the front declaring the Gym is closed today but will reopen tomorrow. With nothing else to do, the three decide to explore the city. {{an|Brock}} suggests visiting the [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod Galleria]], but gets the group lost. {{AP|Pikachu}} then gets an idea about where to go and heads towards the main street. However, he runs straight into a {{p|Clefairy}}. As Ash apologizes to the Clefairy, a girl runs down the street, asking if Pikachu is okay and picking him up to kiss him on the head.


The girl introduces herself as [[Whitney]] and offers to take the group to the Galleria, which she says is far easier to get to if they take an [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Underground Path]] that doubles as a shopping arcade. As they are walking through the path, Whitney tells them that she discovered the route herself, and Misty comments on how lucky they were to find her as a guide. However, Whitney winds up leading them further away from the Galleria. Eventually, the group gives up on finding the Galleria and decides to head back to a hamburger stand they found earlier. Instead, Whitney inadvertently leads them to the Galleria.
The girl introduces herself as [[Whitney]] and offers to take the group to the Galleria, which she says is far easier to get to if they take an [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Underground Path]] that doubles as a shopping arcade. As they are walking through the path, Whitney tells them that she discovered the route herself, and {{an|Misty}} comments on how lucky they were to find her as a guide. However, Whitney winds up leading them further away from the Galleria. Eventually, the group gives up on finding the Galleria and decides to head back to a hamburger stand they found earlier. Instead, Whitney inadvertently leads them to the Galleria.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is inside the Galleria enjoying the snacks, believing them to be samples. They are soon approached by the store owner, who points out that only a small tray is free, and the trio needs to pay for the rest of the food. With no money to offer, the three are immediately put to work by the owner. Just then, they spot Whitney's Clefairy, who is separated from the others and walking around the store, and decide to grab it and send it to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. Elsewhere, Whitney prepares to depart from the gang when she notices that her Clefairy is missing, and they begin looking for Clefairy. Team Rocket, however, is able to grab it first, but they encounter Ash and his friends and flee.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is inside the Galleria enjoying the snacks, believing them to be samples. They are soon approached by the store owner, who points out that only a small tray is free, and the trio needs to pay for the rest of the food. With no money to offer, the three are immediately put to work by the owner. Just then, they spot Whitney's Clefairy, who is separated from the others and walking around the store, and decide to grab it and send it to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. Elsewhere, Whitney prepares to depart from the gang when she notices that her Clefairy is missing, and they begin looking for Clefairy. Team Rocket, however, is able to grab it first, but they encounter Ash and his friends and flee.


Team Rocket spots the station for the [[Magnet Train]], a brand-new, super-fast monorail, and try to leave on it, only to learn it will be open for service in another year. This allows Ash and the others to catch up, forcing Jessie and James to steal a handcar and pedal away. However, their getaway is too slow, allowing Pikachu to simply walk next to them. When Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Jessie asks him not to and gives Clefairy back. Whitney thanks Ash, but then, Meowth takes the opportunity to grab Pikachu. Whitney orders Clefairy to use {{m|Metronome}}, which produces a {{m|Gust}} that grabs Pikachu right out of Meowth's paws and returns him to Ash. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}} on Team Rocket, which Pikachu does. This activates the Magnet Train's magnetic propulsion systems, which sends Team Rocket shooting down the line.
Team Rocket spots the station for the [[Magnet Train]], a brand-new, super-fast monorail, and they try to leave on it, only to learn it will be open for service in another year. This allows Ash and the others to catch up, forcing [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to steal a handcar and pedal away. However, their getaway is too slow, allowing Pikachu to simply walk next to them. When Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Jessie asks him not to and gives Clefairy back. Whitney thanks Ash, but then, {{MTR}} takes the opportunity to grab Pikachu. Whitney orders Clefairy to use {{m|Metronome}}, which produces a {{m|Gust}} that grabs Pikachu right out of Meowth's paws and returns him to Ash. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}} on Team Rocket, which Pikachu does. This activates the Magnet Train's magnetic propulsion systems, which sends Team Rocket shooting down the line.


Ash thanks Whitney for her help, and Whitney tells him that she would love to have a {{pkmn|battle}} against him. Ash thanks her, but tells her that he is busy getting ready for a battle at the Gym the next day. At that moment, Whitney reveals herself as the Goldenrod Gym Leader, guides them back to the Gym, and reopens it. There, the referee announces that it will be a three-on-three battle, with a {{Badge|Plain}} at stake.
Ash thanks Whitney for her help, and Whitney tells him that she would love to have a {{pkmn|battle}} against him. Ash thanks her but tells her that he is busy getting ready for a battle at the Gym the next day. At that moment, Whitney reveals herself as the Goldenrod [[Gym Leader]], guides them back to the Gym, and reopens it. There, the referee announces that it will be a three-on-three battle, with a {{Badge|Plain}} at stake.


Whitney starts off with {{p|Nidorina}}, and Ash responds by sending out {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. Whitney orders a {{m|Poison Sting}} and a {{m|Tackle}}, but Cyndaquil counters with {{m|Flamethrower}}, eventually knocking Nidorina out. Whitney is shocked by the quick defeat and sends in Clefairy, who uses {{m|Metronome}}, but it winds up pulling out {{m|Splash}}. Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower again, but Whitney cannot bear to see Clefairy get hurt and withdraws it from the match.
Whitney starts off with {{p|Nidorina}}, and Ash responds by sending out {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. Whitney orders a {{m|Poison Sting}} and a {{m|Tackle}}, but Cyndaquil counters with {{m|Flamethrower}}, eventually knocking Nidorina out. Whitney is shocked by the quick defeat and sends in Clefairy, who uses {{m|Metronome}}, but it winds up pulling out {{m|Splash}}. Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower again, but Whitney cannot bear to see Clefairy get hurt and withdraws it from the match.


Whitney then sends out a {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}. Ash looks Miltank up on his [[Pokédex]], which paints Miltank as a Pokémon who prefers not to battle. Whitney orders Miltank to use {{m|Rollout}}, and Miltank slams straight into Cyndaquil, sending it flying. Ash orders a {{m|Tackle}} and Cyndaquil attempts to hit Miltank but is unsuccessful. Miltank turns around and repeatedly strikes Cyndaquil until it is knocked out.
Whitney then sends out a {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}. Ash looks Miltank up on his [[Pokédex]], which paints Miltank as a Pokémon who prefers not to battle. Whitney orders Miltank to use {{m|Rollout}}, and Miltank slams straight into Cyndaquil, sending it flying. Ash orders a {{m|Tackle}} and Cyndaquil attempts to hit Miltank but is unsuccessful. Miltank turns around and repeatedly strikes Cyndaquil until it is [[Fainting|knocked out]].


Ash then sends out {{AP|Totodile}}. Whitney orders another Rollout, which heads straight for Totodile. Ash orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, but it doesn't slow Miltank down and the Milk Cow Pokémon is rapidly approaching. Ash tells Totodile to get out of the way, but it is too late and Miltank hits Totodile with Rollout, knocking Totodile out. As Ash recalls Totodile, Miltank is still spinning around the battlefield, constantly gaining more and more power. Ash tries to think of a way to defeat Miltank, and Brock tells Ash that Totodile got Miltank wet, so an {{type|Electric}} attack should work. Ash sends in Pikachu and commands him to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu hits it, but it has no effect on the still-spinning Miltank. Whitney tells Ash that Miltank is spinning so fast, she is already dry. Ash decides to switch strategies and has Pikachu use {{m|Agility}} to try and outrun Miltank, but Miltank is still too fast and gets a direct hit. Pikachu tries to get up but is hit again and defeated, giving Whitney the victory.
Ash then sends out {{AP|Totodile}}. Whitney orders another Rollout, which heads straight for Totodile. Ash orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, but it doesn't slow Miltank down and the {{pkmn|category|Milk Cow Pokémon}} is rapidly approaching. Ash tells Totodile to get out of the way, but it is too late and Miltank hits Totodile with Rollout, knocking Totodile out. As Ash [[recall]]s Totodile, Miltank is still spinning around the battlefield, constantly gaining more and more power. Ash tries to think of a way to defeat Miltank, and Brock tells Ash that Totodile got Miltank wet, so an {{type|Electric}} attack should work. Ash sends in Pikachu and commands him to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu hits her, but it has no effect on the still-spinning Miltank. Whitney tells Ash that Miltank is spinning so fast, she is already dry. Ash decides to switch strategies and has Pikachu use {{m|Agility}} to try and outrun Miltank, but Miltank is still too fast and gets a direct hit. Pikachu tries to get up but is hit again and defeated, giving Whitney the victory.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* Department Store overseer
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* [[Goldenrod City]] residents


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the season premiere of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]].
* This is the season premiere of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]].
* This episode's English title is a pun of the saying "''a golden opportunity''".
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the saying "a golden opportunity".
* This episode marks {{Ash}}'s only [[Johto]] [[Gym]] loss.
* This episode marks {{Ash}}'s only official [[Johto]] [[Gym]] loss.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|The Goldenrod Opportunity motto|variation}} of their motto.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* Although the [[Goldenrod Gym]] specializes in {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, Whitney battles Ash using a {{p|Nidorina}}, a {{type|Poison}}.
* This is the first episode in the dub where the first section of an episode starts followed by the opening theme, and the title card comes right after it. The original Japanese version wouldn't have a {{wp|cold open}}ing until [[AG146]], 262 episodes later.
* The book [[Winner Takes All]] is based on this episode.
* The English dub introduces a new title card template, replacing the original one used in the first three seasons.
* Although [[Born to Be a Winner]] officially became the opening theme as of this episode, the first {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} airings, as well as the {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Toonami Jetstream}} and {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Boomerang}} presentations, continued to use [[Pokémon Johto]] as the opening up until ''[[EP162|Type Casting]]''.
** The Hungama TV/Disney XD airings in India had the debut of Pokémon Johto as the opening and ending from this episode, with {{so|Pokémon World}} used as the opening till [[EP157|the previous episode]].
* Despite being a {{type|Normal}} Gym Leader, Whitney uses a {{type|Poison}} {{p|Nidorina}} in her battle with Ash.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Winner Takes All]].
* This episode is featured on the ''Crash of the Dairy'' volume of the High Voltage Collection series, a series of select Johto League Champions episodes on VHS.
* This episode is featured on the ''Crash of the Dairy'' volume of the High Voltage Collection series, a series of select Johto League Champions episodes on VHS.
* As of this episode, the [[Magnet Train]] was not built, but in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} plan to use it to travel from [[Kanto]] to Johto, indicating that at least a year passes between these two episodes.
* As of this episode, the [[Magnet Train]] was not built, but in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} plan to use it to travel from [[Kanto]] to Johto, indicating that it was completed within at least a year.
* This episode [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20160527/http://www.pokemon.com/fr/episodes-pokemon/ was skipped] in its rotation on the European French [[Pokémon TV]] on May 27, 2016.
* This episode [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20160527/http://www.pokemon.com/fr/episodes-pokemon/ was skipped] in its rotation on the {{pmin|France|French}} [[Pokémon TV]] on May 27, 2016.
* A woman who appeared in this episode has a [[Anime character recycling|strong resemblance]] to [[Otane]], a [[character of the day]] who would appear in [[AG090|a later episode]].
* A woman who appeared in this episode has a [[Anime character recycling|strong resemblance]] to [[Mrs. Otter]], a [[character of the day]] who would appear in [[AG090|a later episode]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* Although [[Born to Be a Winner]] officially became the opening theme starting in this episode, the first {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} presentations, as well as the former {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Toonami Jetstream}} version, [[Cartoon Network]] and {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Boomerang}} broadcasts, continued to use [[Pokémon Johto]] as the opening and closing credits up until ''[[EP162|Type Casting]]''. This was amended for the American DVD release and the Disney XD/Amazon Video streaming version.
[[File:EP158 Error.png|thumb|200px|Clefairy's missing wings]]
* At the start of the episode, the narrator says "on the road ''to'' Johto", even though the team is already in Johto.
** The same error is repeated at the end of the episode.
* When Clefairy forfeits against Cyndaquil, the wings on its back are missing.
* When Clefairy forfeits against Cyndaquil, the wings on its back are missing.
* After Pikachu used Thunder on Team Rocket, Meowth's toes are colored white when they should be brown.
* After Pikachu used Thunder on Team Rocket, Meowth's toes are colored white when they should be brown.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{p|Nidorina}} is incorrectly referred to as {{p|Nidorino}}.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{p|Nidorina}} is incorrectly referred to as {{p|Nidorino}}.
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EP158 Error.png|Clefairy's missing wings
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* This is the first episode in the dub where the first section of an episode starts followed by the opening theme, and the title card comes right after it. The original Japanese version wouldn't have a cold opening until [[AG146]], 262 episodes later.
* Because of the above edit, a final commercial eyecatch was introduced in place of the music video segment. This split is placed between the scene where Ash chooses Pikachu to battle Whitney's Miltank and him commanding it to use Thunderbolt. However, a one-second scene of Pikachu running towards the battlefield was cut.
* The dub introduces a new title card, replacing the original one used in the first three seasons. However, the original title card remained in use until [[EP191]].
* A 33-second scene of Team Rocket "admiring" 2 young kids carrying a Clefairy doll while they're selling food inside the [[Goldenrod Tunnel#In the anime|Underground Path]] was cut in the dub. Because of this edit, the scene where James first spotted Whitney's Clefairy and pointing it to the right was also cut, and the scene of him holding a chicken drumstick and looking towards the left before the above cut was flipped, to make it look like he spotted Clefairy immediately.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 11 March 2024

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Original series
EP159 : A Dairy Tale Ending →
A Goldenrod Opportunity
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  EP158  
コガネジム！スピード＆パワー！？
Kogane Gym! Speed & Power!?
First broadcast
Japan August 3, 2000
United States August 18, 2001
English themes
Opening Born to Be a Winner
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending タケシのパラダイス
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 細谷直行 Naoyuki Hosoya
Assistant director 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Animation director 佐藤まさふみ Masafumi Satō
Additional credits

A Goldenrod Opportunity (Japanese: コガネジム！スピード＆パワー！？ Kogane Gym! Speed & Power!?) is the 158th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 3, 2000, and in the United States on August 18, 2001.

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Blurb

Our heroes have finally reached the next stop on the road to Johto: Goldenrod City! Looking to challenge the city's Gym Leader, Ash finds out the gym is closed for the day. Knowing they must wait until tomorrow, the gang decides to shop around and enjoy the city when they run into a local trainer, Whitney. After a close-encounter with Team Rocket, our heroes realize Whitney is actually the Goldenrod City Gym Leader! Will Ash win his next Johto League badge?

Plot

Ash and his friends arrive at Goldenrod City and head to the Gym. There, Ash is dismayed to see a sign on the front declaring the Gym is closed today but will reopen tomorrow. With nothing else to do, the three decide to explore the city. Brock suggests visiting the Goldenrod Galleria, but gets the group lost. Pikachu then gets an idea about where to go and heads towards the main street. However, he runs straight into a Clefairy. As Ash apologizes to the Clefairy, a girl runs down the street, asking if Pikachu is okay and picking him up to kiss him on the head.

The girl introduces herself as Whitney and offers to take the group to the Galleria, which she says is far easier to get to if they take an Underground Path that doubles as a shopping arcade. As they are walking through the path, Whitney tells them that she discovered the route herself, and Misty comments on how lucky they were to find her as a guide. However, Whitney winds up leading them further away from the Galleria. Eventually, the group gives up on finding the Galleria and decides to head back to a hamburger stand they found earlier. Instead, Whitney inadvertently leads them to the Galleria.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is inside the Galleria enjoying the snacks, believing them to be samples. They are soon approached by the store owner, who points out that only a small tray is free, and the trio needs to pay for the rest of the food. With no money to offer, the three are immediately put to work by the owner. Just then, they spot Whitney's Clefairy, who is separated from the others and walking around the store, and decide to grab it and send it to the Boss. Elsewhere, Whitney prepares to depart from the gang when she notices that her Clefairy is missing, and they begin looking for Clefairy. Team Rocket, however, is able to grab it first, but they encounter Ash and his friends and flee.

Team Rocket spots the station for the Magnet Train, a brand-new, super-fast monorail, and they try to leave on it, only to learn it will be open for service in another year. This allows Ash and the others to catch up, forcing Jessie and James to steal a handcar and pedal away. However, their getaway is too slow, allowing Pikachu to simply walk next to them. When Ash orders a Thunderbolt, Jessie asks him not to and gives Clefairy back. Whitney thanks Ash, but then, Meowth takes the opportunity to grab Pikachu. Whitney orders Clefairy to use Metronome, which produces a Gust that grabs Pikachu right out of Meowth's paws and returns him to Ash. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunder on Team Rocket, which Pikachu does. This activates the Magnet Train's magnetic propulsion systems, which sends Team Rocket shooting down the line.

Ash thanks Whitney for her help, and Whitney tells him that she would love to have a battle against him. Ash thanks her but tells her that he is busy getting ready for a battle at the Gym the next day. At that moment, Whitney reveals herself as the Goldenrod Gym Leader, guides them back to the Gym, and reopens it. There, the referee announces that it will be a three-on-three battle, with a Plain Badge at stake.

Whitney starts off with Nidorina, and Ash responds by sending out Cyndaquil. Whitney orders a Poison Sting and a Tackle, but Cyndaquil counters with Flamethrower, eventually knocking Nidorina out. Whitney is shocked by the quick defeat and sends in Clefairy, who uses Metronome, but it winds up pulling out Splash. Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower again, but Whitney cannot bear to see Clefairy get hurt and withdraws it from the match.

Whitney then sends out a Miltank. Ash looks Miltank up on his Pokédex, which paints Miltank as a Pokémon who prefers not to battle. Whitney orders Miltank to use Rollout, and Miltank slams straight into Cyndaquil, sending it flying. Ash orders a Tackle and Cyndaquil attempts to hit Miltank but is unsuccessful. Miltank turns around and repeatedly strikes Cyndaquil until it is knocked out.

Ash then sends out Totodile. Whitney orders another Rollout, which heads straight for Totodile. Ash orders a Water Gun, but it doesn't slow Miltank down and the Milk Cow Pokémon is rapidly approaching. Ash tells Totodile to get out of the way, but it is too late and Miltank hits Totodile with Rollout, knocking Totodile out. As Ash recalls Totodile, Miltank is still spinning around the battlefield, constantly gaining more and more power. Ash tries to think of a way to defeat Miltank, and Brock tells Ash that Totodile got Miltank wet, so an Electric-type attack should work. Ash sends in Pikachu and commands him to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu hits her, but it has no effect on the still-spinning Miltank. Whitney tells Ash that Miltank is spinning so fast, she is already dry. Ash decides to switch strategies and has Pikachu use Agility to try and outrun Miltank, but Miltank is still too fast and gets a direct hit. Pikachu tries to get up but is hit again and defeated, giving Whitney the victory.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Squirtle (US and international), Clefairy (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Clefairy's missing wings
  • At the start of the episode, the narrator says "on the road to Johto", even though the team is already in Johto.
    • The same error is repeated at the end of the episode.
  • When Clefairy forfeits against Cyndaquil, the wings on its back are missing.
  • After Pikachu used Thunder on Team Rocket, Meowth's toes are colored white when they should be brown.
  • In the Polish dub, Nidorina is incorrectly referred to as Nidorino.

Dub edits

In other languages



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