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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} find their way to another town. Ash is wondering where the [[Pokémon Center]] might be, so he asks a local woman. {{an|Brock}} has a crush on her, like nearly every other woman, but {{an|Misty}} pulls him away.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in a small town by sunset and attempt to find a [[Pokémon Center]]. The group spots a local woman, but {{an|Brock}} develops a crush on her and overwhelms her with his dinner reservation offer. {{an|Misty}} quickly pulls Brock away. The woman admits that the nearest Pokémon Center is ten miles away, and as it is getting late the group decides to camp out in a local park. As Brock fills up a pot with water, a {{p|Nidorina}} rushes over to the same fountain for a drink. A frantic girl follows after it, though she trips and begins to fall. Brock, however, catches her before she falls in, causing her to fall in love with him instantly. Brock is confused and intimidated by the stranger's sudden affection. Temacu goes on to explain that her name comes from a combination of {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Mareep}} and {{p|Cubone}}. She gives Brock his own combination name to capture his personality; "Exeggbracloy" from {{p|Exeggcute}}, {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Cloyster}}. Temacu admits that she is more than happy to take Brock's last name and goes on to fantasize about their future wedding. Ash is surprised by Temacu's affection, and Misty mentions that she will someday marry Ash, which shocks him even more. [[Temacu's father]] arrives at the park to collect his daughter, and at her request Brock and his friends are invited to stay over. Temacu grabs Brock by the hand and runs ahead with him.


Brock is later at a park filling up a pot with water. A {{p|Nidorina}} comes by for a drink, followed close behind by a frantic girl, who trips and nearly falls into the fountain. However, Brock catches her before she falls in. As the girl looks up at her protector, she falls in love with Brock instantly. Brock is confused and intimidated by the sudden affection from this stranger, which Misty notices. Brock is still left speechless, so Misty pulls him out to have a little talk about the situation, where she finds out that Brock has no actual dating experience and has no idea what to do. Coming back, the girl invites them to her house, where her {{TP|Temacu|father}} is also waiting. They do the introductions, the girl being [[Temacu]]. It seems like Temacu is the daughter of a local [[Pokémon Professor]]. She invites them to stay for dinner and some [[tea]], and Misty again goes and has a conversation with Brock. Temacu takes them for a walk around her house, talking about her Nidorina, {{p|Nidorino}} and some of the family's other Pokémon. That's when {{TRT}} storms in to get a steal. They catch the Nidorina, Nidorino, {{AP|Pikachu}} and the other Pokémon. Ash sends out {{AP|Totodile}} to try to free them and [[Jessie]] attempts to counterattack with {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. The match ends in one hit, Totodile winning. [[James]] sends out {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|SmokeScreen}} and they try to take off. Everyone tries to find the three and Temacu tries to find Brock and ends up getting caught in some rope. Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} to use {{m|Bubble}} to get rid of the smoke. Ironically, the stolen Pokémon are there, but Temacu is gone.
Temacu takes them for a walk around her house, talking about her Nidorina, {{p|Nidorino}}, and some of the family's other Pokémon. Later, Temacu cooks dinner for the group, and afterwards they venture out onto her balcony for tea. Misty notices Brock’s discomfort, and she asks him how it feels for once. She goes on to inform Temacu that Brock can do most domestic duties, and this only impresses Temacu more. Misty pulls Brock away to have a little talk with him. She finds out that Brock has no actual dating experience and has no idea what to do. Misty is rather blunt with Brock and clarifies that Temacu is the only girl that actually likes Brock, declaring it his last chance in love. This frightens Brock, but he accepts Misty's advice.


Jessie and James pull up the rope to see their captures, only to find not a Pokémon, but Temacu, however. Temacu loses balance and falls, but James catches her in time. This causes Temacu to fall in love with James the same way she did for Brock. James is put off and Jessie says they should abandon her, but Temacu, being a daughter of a Pokémon professor, means Team Rocket may have a chance to steal some Pokémon.
The following day, Temacu's father shows the group more of his laboratory's grounds, admitting has plans to expand his capacity to 100 Pokémon. Temacu suggests Brock could be her father's new assistant, though Brock is unsure of the idea. Misty takes Brock aside, but Brock admits that it would be better if both people liked each other. As Misty scolds Brock, Temacu appears behind him with yet another token of her affection. She presents him with his own {{p|Nidorino}} that would make the perfect partner for her own Nidorina. As the pair of Pokémon cuddle up to each other, Temacu is romantically inspired and leans closer to Brock.  


Temacu's father sends out a search party, consisting of a half dozen people along with Ash, Misty, and Brock. They search into the nearby forest, Ash sends out {{AP|Noctowl}} to do an air search. The Noctowl finds [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|Team Rocket's balloon]] hovering around and reports back. Meanwhile, Jessie and James go back to Temacu's house with Temacu. Her father thanks them and Jessie tells a lie about how they found the "terrorists" and defeated them to save Temacu. But her father notices {{MTR}} and Jessie says they simply found it. Jessie and Meowth sneak off to find the Pokémon they accidentally left behind, and hit the jackpot when they find a room with a shelf full of Poké Balls. Jessie snatches them all in a bag, and tries to escape when Temacu's father tells them that Temacu cooked them a meal, which Jessie and Meowth accept. James is already in the dining room, acting much like Brock did, and constantly nudging Jessie for advice.
Just then, {{TRT}} arrives and captures Nidorina, Nidorino, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and the other Pokémon in nets. [[Jessie]] sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, but it is quickly sent flying backwards by a {{m|Water Gun}} from [[Ash's Totodile]]. [[James]] is keen for escape, so he orders out {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smokescreen}}. Everyone tries to find the missing Pokémon. As Team Rocket pull in their nets, Temacu trips over the connected rope and falls. Misty calls on her {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}'s assistance. It uses {{m|Bubble}} to get rid of the smoke. Surprisingly, the stolen Pokémon are there, but Temacu and Team Rocket are gone. Meanwhile, Jessie and James land some distance away and then realize they actually kidnapped Temacu. Temacu loses her balance, but James catches her in time. This causes Temacu to fall in love with James the same way she did for Brock. She gives James the nickname "Madewvusu", a combination of {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sudowoodo}}, to capture his personality. James is intimidated by her affections, giving him horrible flashbacks to his fiancé [[Jessebelle]], and Jessie suggests abandoning her. They then realize that Temacu is a daughter of a [[Pokémon Professor]], meaning the trio may have a chance to steal some more Pokémon.


Ash finds the balloon and has Noctowl make a hole in it. When the balloon crashes it is revealed to be a fake. They later make it back to the house. The three burst right in while Jessie, James and Meowth are eating. Brock, who by this time had started to develop feelings for Temacu, is heartbroken when he finds that she has fallen for James instead. Ash tells the family that it's Team Rocket, but Jessie tells them they're just locals. Misty pulls off Jessie's disguise and reveals Jessie to everyone.
Temacu's father sends out a search party into a nearby forest, consisting of a half-dozen people along with Ash, Misty, and Brock. Ash calls out {{AP|Noctowl}} to do an aerial search; it soon finds Team Rocket's balloon hovering around and reports back. Meanwhile, a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised Jessie and James]] return Temacu to her father, and Jessie claims the trio defeated the real kidnappers to save Temacu. Temacu's father is grateful to have his daughter returned and having been fooled by Team Rocket’s story, he welcomes them into the mansion. Jessie and Meowth then sneak off to find the Pokémon they accidentally left behind, and soon discover a room with a shelf full of [[Poké Ball]]s. However, Temacu's father interrupts, telling them that Temacu cooked them a meal, which Jessie and {{MTR}} accept. Jessie puts her loot bag down at her feet and begins to eat. James is already in the dining room, having no idea how to deal with Temacu's affection for him.


Team Rocket makes a run for it, Ash and co. following. Ash sends out {{AP|Chikorita}} and Jessie sends out Arbok. Chikorita uses a single {{m|Tackle}} and is enough to knock out Arbok. James then sends Weezing to use SmokeScreen but Misty sends out Poliwhirl for a Bubble. Following up with a {{m|Water Gun}}, James gets in the way of the shot, but Temacu pushes James aside in time and gets hit instead, knocking her out. Brock goes up to her to see if she's alright. In the meantime, Ash tells Chikorita to use Vine Whip to tie up Arbok and Weezing and made them knock each other out back on top of Jessie and James. Misty and Ash finishes them off with Poliwhirl's Water Gun and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
Ash spots the Rocket balloon flying overhead and has Noctowl put a hole in it, but it turns out to be a decoy. One of the searchers informs the group that Temacu is back, so they return to the mansion. Inside, they find Team Rocket dining with Temacu and her father. Brock, who by this time had started to develop feelings for Temacu, is heartbroken when he finds out that she has fallen for James instead. Misty inspects Jessie closely and removes her disguise glasses, she then exposes Team Rocket. As they prepare to flee, the loot bag of Poké Balls falls over, revealing the stolen goods. Jessie and her teammates rush outside, though Ash's group gives chase. Ash sends out {{AP|Chikorita}}, who defeats Jessie's Arbok with a single {{m|Tackle}} attack. James then sends out Weezing to use Smokescreen, but Misty sends out Poliwhirl, who uses Bubble to hit it. Chikorita follows up with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, sending Weezing flying backwards. As James prepares to attack, Temacu intervenes and has her Nidorina attack Poliwhirl. Misty is irritated and orders a {{m|Water Gun}} attack. Weezing dodges it, and as James is about to be hit, Temacu pushes him aside and takes the attack instead. Temacu falls to the ground from the force. Brock rushes over to check to she if she is alright. In the meantime, Chikorita uses {{m|Vine Whip}} to toss Arbok and Weezing into Jessie and James. Misty and Ash then blast them off with a combination of Poliwhirl's Water Gun and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.


One medical call later and Temacu wakes up. She then falls in love with the doctor who helped her and Brock is once again shocked, however the doctor does return her feelings. Her father explains that she recently saw her cousin get married and that's why she was so obsessed with getting married herself. They leave to go the next place, but Brock is still heartbroken. Misty tells him it's really no big deal and that "There's plenty of fish in the sea". This cheers Brock up, and says he's going to find the right girl for him yet, and that she's out there somewhere.
As Temacu is being treated at her bedside, her father reveals that she has been obsessed with marriage ever since she attended her cousin's wedding. Brock officially declares that he now loves Temacu and wishes to be with her. Suddenly Temacu wakes up and falls in love with her doctor. Unlike Brock and James, the doctor accepts Temacu's affections straight away and instantly proposes to her. Ash and his friends leave to continue their journey, but Brock is still heartbroken. Misty's assurance instantly cheers Brock up, however, and he looks forward to the meeting the right girl somewhere.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Jessebelle]] (flashback)
* [[Temacu]]
* [[Temacu]]
* [[Temacu's father]]
* [[Temacu's father]]
* Doctor
* Doctor
* [[Jessiebelle]] (flashback)


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
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* {{p|Nidorina}} ([[Temacu]]'s)
* {{p|Nidorina}} ([[Temacu]]'s)
* {{p|Nidorino}} ([[Temacu]]'s)
* {{p|Nidorino}} ([[Temacu]]'s)
====Pokémon at Temacu's father's lab====
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* When [[Temacu]] fantasizes about marrying {{an|Brock}}, she dreams about him [[List of clothing in the anime|wearing a white tuxedo]] to their wedding. This is actually the same tuxedo Brock is seen wearing in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]''. The only difference is the addition of the rose on his chest.
* When [[Temacu]] fantasizes about marrying {{an|Brock}}, she dreams about him [[List of clothing in the anime|wearing a white tuxedo]] to their wedding. This is actually the same tuxedo Brock is seen wearing in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]''. The only difference is the addition of the rose on his chest.
* This is one of the few times that the protagonists were able to recognize Team Rocket in their disguises (Misty was able to recognize Jessie on the spot).
* This is one of the few times that the protagonists are able to recognize {{TRT}} in their disguises. In this case, {{an|Misty}} was able to recognize [[Jessie]] on the spot.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* Temacu's father calls [[Jessie]] by her name, but he is not supposed to know her name.
* [[Temacu's father]] calls Jessie by her name, but he is not supposed to know her name.
* Sentret's face is missing, the bottom torso is also miscolored as the ring on its body.
* {{p|Sentret}}'s face is missing, and its bottom torso is also miscolored as the ring on its body.
* When Misty yells at Team Rocket for tricking Temacu, Togepi's shell is tan.
* When Misty yells at Team Rocket for tricking Temacu, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s shell is tan.
* At the beginning of the episode in the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, the [[narrator]] states that {{ashfr|the group}} is still on their way to the [[Johto League]] in [[Olivine City]].


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the Brazilian Portuguese dub, Temacu's name is changed to Temako, to avoid a profanity in the end of her name.
* In the Brazilian Portuguese dub, Temacu's name is changed to Temako, to avoid a local profanity present at the end of her name.
* The Hungama TV Hindi dub in {{pmin|India}} was heavily edited; the thought of love was changed to being just the closest friend, and the explanation on Temacu's behavior was completely removed.
** It also started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the parts of the episode before it.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 02:56, 14 October 2019

EP197 : The Art of Pokémon
Original series
EP199 : Current Events
The Heartbreak of Brock
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  EP198  
ニドリーノニドリーナ!タケシのバラいろのひび!?
Nidorino and Nidorina! Takeshi's Rose Colored Days!?
First broadcast
Japan May 17, 2001
United States April 13, 2002
English themes
Opening Born to Be a Winner
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター (Whiteberry)
Ending 前向きロケット団!
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 酒井啓史 Keishi Sakai
Additional credits

Screenshots on Filb.de

The Heartbreak of Brock (Japanese: ニドリーノニドリーナ!タケシのバラいろのひび!? Nidorino and Nidorina! Takeshi's Rose Colored Days!?), is the 198th Episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 17, 2001 and in the United States on April 13, 2002.

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Blurb

At the end of a long day, our heroes search for a Pokémon Center in a small town near Olivine City. Unable to locate one they ask a local lady for directions. She explains the nearest Pokémon Center is ten miles away! Too exhausted to extend today's journey, the gang decides to set up camp in a local park. As he gets water from a nearby fountain, Brock notices a Nidorina approaching to take a drink. Running after Nidorina is her trainer, who trips and almost falls into the fountain. She is narrowly saved by Brock and immediately falls head over heals in love with him. Introducing herself as Temaku, she insists Brock and his friends stay with her at her father's house. How will Brock handle a large does of his own medicine from the smitten Temaku?

Plot

Ash and his friends arrive in a small town by sunset and attempt to find a Pokémon Center. The group spots a local woman, but Brock develops a crush on her and overwhelms her with his dinner reservation offer. Misty quickly pulls Brock away. The woman admits that the nearest Pokémon Center is ten miles away, and as it is getting late the group decides to camp out in a local park. As Brock fills up a pot with water, a Nidorina rushes over to the same fountain for a drink. A frantic girl follows after it, though she trips and begins to fall. Brock, however, catches her before she falls in, causing her to fall in love with him instantly. Brock is confused and intimidated by the stranger's sudden affection. Temacu goes on to explain that her name comes from a combination of Teddiursa, Mareep and Cubone. She gives Brock his own combination name to capture his personality; "Exeggbracloy" from Exeggcute, Abra and Cloyster. Temacu admits that she is more than happy to take Brock's last name and goes on to fantasize about their future wedding. Ash is surprised by Temacu's affection, and Misty mentions that she will someday marry Ash, which shocks him even more. Temacu's father arrives at the park to collect his daughter, and at her request Brock and his friends are invited to stay over. Temacu grabs Brock by the hand and runs ahead with him.

Temacu takes them for a walk around her house, talking about her Nidorina, Nidorino, and some of the family's other Pokémon. Later, Temacu cooks dinner for the group, and afterwards they venture out onto her balcony for tea. Misty notices Brock’s discomfort, and she asks him how it feels for once. She goes on to inform Temacu that Brock can do most domestic duties, and this only impresses Temacu more. Misty pulls Brock away to have a little talk with him. She finds out that Brock has no actual dating experience and has no idea what to do. Misty is rather blunt with Brock and clarifies that Temacu is the only girl that actually likes Brock, declaring it his last chance in love. This frightens Brock, but he accepts Misty's advice.

The following day, Temacu's father shows the group more of his laboratory's grounds, admitting has plans to expand his capacity to 100 Pokémon. Temacu suggests Brock could be her father's new assistant, though Brock is unsure of the idea. Misty takes Brock aside, but Brock admits that it would be better if both people liked each other. As Misty scolds Brock, Temacu appears behind him with yet another token of her affection. She presents him with his own Nidorino that would make the perfect partner for her own Nidorina. As the pair of Pokémon cuddle up to each other, Temacu is romantically inspired and leans closer to Brock.

Just then, Team Rocket arrives and captures Nidorina, Nidorino, Pikachu, and the other Pokémon in nets. Jessie sends out her Arbok, but it is quickly sent flying backwards by a Water Gun from Ash's Totodile. James is keen for escape, so he orders out Weezing to use Smokescreen. Everyone tries to find the missing Pokémon. As Team Rocket pull in their nets, Temacu trips over the connected rope and falls. Misty calls on her Poliwhirl's assistance. It uses Bubble to get rid of the smoke. Surprisingly, the stolen Pokémon are there, but Temacu and Team Rocket are gone. Meanwhile, Jessie and James land some distance away and then realize they actually kidnapped Temacu. Temacu loses her balance, but James catches her in time. This causes Temacu to fall in love with James the same way she did for Brock. She gives James the nickname "Madewvusu", a combination of Magikarp, Dewgong, Vulpix, and Sudowoodo, to capture his personality. James is intimidated by her affections, giving him horrible flashbacks to his fiancé Jessebelle, and Jessie suggests abandoning her. They then realize that Temacu is a daughter of a Pokémon Professor, meaning the trio may have a chance to steal some more Pokémon.

Temacu's father sends out a search party into a nearby forest, consisting of a half-dozen people along with Ash, Misty, and Brock. Ash calls out Noctowl to do an aerial search; it soon finds Team Rocket's balloon hovering around and reports back. Meanwhile, a disguised Jessie and James return Temacu to her father, and Jessie claims the trio defeated the real kidnappers to save Temacu. Temacu's father is grateful to have his daughter returned and having been fooled by Team Rocket’s story, he welcomes them into the mansion. Jessie and Meowth then sneak off to find the Pokémon they accidentally left behind, and soon discover a room with a shelf full of Poké Balls. However, Temacu's father interrupts, telling them that Temacu cooked them a meal, which Jessie and Meowth accept. Jessie puts her loot bag down at her feet and begins to eat. James is already in the dining room, having no idea how to deal with Temacu's affection for him.

Ash spots the Rocket balloon flying overhead and has Noctowl put a hole in it, but it turns out to be a decoy. One of the searchers informs the group that Temacu is back, so they return to the mansion. Inside, they find Team Rocket dining with Temacu and her father. Brock, who by this time had started to develop feelings for Temacu, is heartbroken when he finds out that she has fallen for James instead. Misty inspects Jessie closely and removes her disguise glasses, she then exposes Team Rocket. As they prepare to flee, the loot bag of Poké Balls falls over, revealing the stolen goods. Jessie and her teammates rush outside, though Ash's group gives chase. Ash sends out Chikorita, who defeats Jessie's Arbok with a single Tackle attack. James then sends out Weezing to use Smokescreen, but Misty sends out Poliwhirl, who uses Bubble to hit it. Chikorita follows up with a Razor Leaf, sending Weezing flying backwards. As James prepares to attack, Temacu intervenes and has her Nidorina attack Poliwhirl. Misty is irritated and orders a Water Gun attack. Weezing dodges it, and as James is about to be hit, Temacu pushes him aside and takes the attack instead. Temacu falls to the ground from the force. Brock rushes over to check to she if she is alright. In the meantime, Chikorita uses Vine Whip to toss Arbok and Weezing into Jessie and James. Misty and Ash then blast them off with a combination of Poliwhirl's Water Gun and Pikachu's Thunderbolt.

As Temacu is being treated at her bedside, her father reveals that she has been obsessed with marriage ever since she attended her cousin's wedding. Brock officially declares that he now loves Temacu and wishes to be with her. Suddenly Temacu wakes up and falls in love with her doctor. Unlike Brock and James, the doctor accepts Temacu's affections straight away and instantly proposes to her. Ash and his friends leave to continue their journey, but Brock is still heartbroken. Misty's assurance instantly cheers Brock up, however, and he looks forward to the meeting the right girl somewhere.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Mareep (US and international), Nidorino (Japan)

Trivia

  • When Temacu fantasizes about marrying Brock, she dreams about him wearing a white tuxedo to their wedding. This is actually the same tuxedo Brock is seen wearing in Beauty and the Breeder. The only difference is the addition of the rose on his chest.
  • This is one of the few times that the protagonists are able to recognize Team Rocket in their disguises. In this case, Misty was able to recognize Jessie on the spot.

Errors

  • Temacu's father calls Jessie by her name, but he is not supposed to know her name.
  • Sentret's face is missing, and its bottom torso is also miscolored as the ring on its body.
  • When Misty yells at Team Rocket for tricking Temacu, Togepi's shell is tan.
  • At the beginning of the episode in the Polish dub, the narrator states that the group is still on their way to the Johto League in Olivine City.

Dub edits

  • In the Brazilian Portuguese dub, Temacu's name is changed to Temako, to avoid a local profanity present at the end of her name.
  • The Hungama TV Hindi dub in India was heavily edited; the thought of love was changed to being just the closest friend, and the explanation on Temacu's behavior was completely removed.
    • It also started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the parts of the episode before it.

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EP197 : The Art of Pokémon
Original series
EP199 : Current Events
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