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'''Fight for the Light!''' (Japanese: '''かがやきのとうだい!アサギシティのたたかい!!''' ''{{tt|Radiance Lighthouse|Glitter Lighthouse}}! Battle at {{tt|Asagi City|Olivine City}}!!''), is the 208th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 26, 2001 and in the United States on September 7, 2002.
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'''Fight for the Light!''' (Japanese: '''かがやきのとうだい!アサギシティのたたかい!!''' ''{{tt|Radiance Lighthouse|Glitter Lighthouse}}! Battle at {{tt|Asagi|Olivine}} City!!''), is the 208th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 26, 2001 and in the United States on September 7, 2002.


{{spoilers}}
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== Synopsis ==
It's just like a dream, or so it seems. {{Ashfr|The gang}} has finally reached [[Olivine City]]! {{Ash}} is off to the [[Olivine Gym|Gym]] right away, and neither [[Brock]] or [[Misty]] are disagreeing. [[Team Rocket]] spies on them using trash cans as a disguise, but [[Jessie]] is blinded by a gleaming light off of a humongous building. Thinking that it is an office building, The three of them run towards the building in hopes of getting jobs and making lots of money. However, two guards block the entrance and ask for [[badge]]s. James shows a collection book but the guards say [[Gym Badge]]s are needed. Looks like they stumbled into {{jo|Battle Tower}}!


Ash reaches the gym and enters it, hoping to just breeze though this {{pkmn|battle}}. When he approaches the {{pkmn|Trainer}} box, a girl comes out, claiming herself to be [[Jasmine]]. Ash seems to believe her and challenges "Jasmine" to a fight. "Jasmine" calls out an {{p|Onix}} which seems to be coated with something. On impulse, Ash calls out {{AP|Totodile}} to make short work of this. Ash commands Totodile to use {{m|Water Gun}} and Totodile does so. The attack is effective at first but somehow, the Onix breaks through and {{m|Tackle}}s Totodile down in one shot, knocking it out. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} and Pikachu does {{m|Quick Attack}} but someone stops them. It's the real Jasmine. She's fairly disappointed with her apprentice, [[Janina]], and calls her in. Janina explains to Jasmine that she used sealing wax on Onix, a lot of sealing wax, making Onix impervious to water. Jasmine isn't all too agreeable on that part and tells Janina to scrub it off.
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/04_51-fight-for-the-light/-->
<i>Our heroes reach Olivine City and make a beeline for the Gym, where Gym Leader Jasmine accepts Ash's challenge. Jasmine sends out a gleaming Onix that easily defeats Ash's Totodile, even though Onix should be vulnerable to Totodile's Water-type attacks. But then the real Jasmine enters the room—the "Jasmine" that Ash battled is really Janina, Jasmine's apprentice! And as Janina later reveals to Jasmine, she coated her Onix in waterproof wax, a misguided cheat that earns Janina a time-out from the Gym.
 
Jasmine herself is too worried about "Sparkle" to deal with a Gym challenge. This leaves Ash to wander the city, wondering what to do next. He runs into Janina, who apologizes to him and says that Jasmine is at the Shining Lighthouse on the wharf; since Ash wants to ask Jasmine when she'll be ready for a battle, he heads there right away. Inside the lighthouse are Jasmine, her grandpa {{OBP|Myron|EP208}}, and Jasmine's Ampharos, Sparkle, who provides the light for the lighthouse. Sparkle isn't feeling well and Janina's still on a time-out, so it's up to Ash and the gang to pick up Sparkle's medicine from Cianwood City.
 
Before they can leave, Team Rocket attacks the lighthouse, catching Sparkle and Brock in a cage. Janina sees the commotion and comes to the rescue; without the wax coating, Onix can't pursue Team Rocket across the water, but it can certainly snag the cage and halt Team Rocket's getaway. Janina climbs up Onix to free Brock and Ampharos, then orders Onix to send Team Rocket for a loop. Janina is now back in Jasmine's good graces, and she gladly accompanies our heroes to Cianwood City!</i>
 
==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Olivine City]], {{TRT}} spies on them using trash cans as a disguise. The reflected light from a large office building catches the trio's attention, and [[Jessie]] suggests they could be hired and earn lots of money. With that, Team Rocket rushes to the building, but they are stopped at the entrance by two security guards, who ask the trio to show their [[Badge]]s. [[James]] shows his prized bottle caps, but the guards clarify that they need to see [[Gym]] Badges, revealing the building is the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}. The news leaves Team Rocket downtrodden.
 
Ash reaches the Olivine Gym and enters it, hoping to just breeze though this {{pkmn|battle}}. When he approaches the {{pkmn|Trainer}} box, a girl comes out, claiming herself to be the [[Gym Leader]], [[Jasmine]]. Ash seems to believe her and challenges "Jasmine" to a fight. "Jasmine" declares that the match will a three-on-three and she selects an {{p|Onix}} which seems to be coated with something. On impulse, Ash calls out {{AP|Totodile}} to make short work of the {{type|Rock}}. Ash commands Totodile to use {{m|Water Gun}}. The attack is effective at first but somehow, the Onix breaks through and knock Totodile out with a single {{m|Tackle}}. Ash selects {{AP|Pikachu}} who begins the round with a {{m|Quick Attack}}. A voice calls for the match to stop, and it is revealed to the real [[Jasmine]], much to everyone's surprise. Jasmine reveals that the girl is her apprentice, [[Janina]], and calls for her young apprentice to pay a visit to her office immediately. Janina apologizes to Ash for the false match before explaining her conduct to Jasmine. Janina admits that she covered her Onix in water repellent wax. Jasmine is deeply disappointed and expels her young apprentice to allow her time to learn to truly communicate with her Pokemon. Janina leaves the Gym feeling upset. Meanwhile, inside Jasmine offers Ash her sincerest apologies. She admits that she would gladly battle him, though she is too exhausted from being concerned about [[Amphy|Sparkle]]. Jasmine suddenly receives a call and leaves the Gym to immediately attend to the urgent matter.


Ash challenges Jasmine but it seems that she has some other things to do, so it looks like Ash can't do much for a while.
Ash and his friends venture over to a park to discuss what they should do now, and are still unsure who "Sparkle" is or when Jasmine might battle Ash. They spot Janina in a sandbox, and she admits that she is scrubbing off the water repellent wax that she used on Onix. The revelation explains why Totodile lost earlier. Brock is initially disappointed, but he informs Janina that she has to focus on building up her Pokemon’s natural strengths. Janina is encouraged by the advice, admitting that Jasmine said something similar before. Ash is suddenly reminded about Jasmine and asks where she might be, and Janina explains that Jasmine has been up to something at the [[Glitter Lighthouse|Shining Lighthouse]]. Ash decides they should go check it out.


Ash and the gang sit out in a park talking about what they should do now until then. However they spot Janina scrubbing her Onix in a sandbox. She explains to them what she did and how she got busted for it. She also explains that Jasmine has been up to something at the [[Glitter Lighthouse|Shining Lighthouse]], which is why she's busy all the time. Ash decides they should go check it out.
They get to the pier, and spot two lighthouses. Brock reads his guidebook which reveals that the smaller lighthouse is the oldest of the pair, and is known as the Shining Lighthouse. Upon reaching the top, they find Jasmine, her grandfather {{OBP|Myron|EP208}}, and an {{p|Ampharos}} that seems to be ill. Ash challenges Jasmine to a Gym match, but she clarifies that Sparkle, her ill Ampharos, needs time to recover. Myron explains that this Ampharos is the light source for the lighthouse because its tail creates quite a glow. The Shining Lighthouse used to be the main lighthouse, but an electric lighthouse has since taken over. He says that he ordered a cure from the pharmacy in [[Cianwood City]], but neither he nor Jasmine has any time to get it. Ash tells them that he'll go get the medicine.


They get to the lighthouse and look around, then start climbing up. Upon reaching the top, they find Jasmine, her [[Myron|Grandpa Myron]], and an {{p|Ampharos}} that seems to be ill. Grandpa Myron explains that this [[Amphy|Ampharos]] is the source of light for the lighthouse, after all, its tail creates quite a glow. The Shining Lighthouse used to be the main lighthouse, but another lighthouse took over. And then the rest seems self-explanatory. He says that he ordered a cure from someone at [[Cianwood City]] but neither he nor Jasmine has any time to get it. Ash tells them that he'll go get the medicine.
Team Rocket spies from the outside glass and set their sights on the Ampharos. Jasmine spots them and they quickly get into their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]]. {{MTR}} launches a "mystery missile" which smashes through the lighthouse's roof and lands inside. The missile doesn't detonate, but as Ash cautiously approaches it, {{TP|James|Weezing}} pops out and uses {{m|Smokescreen}}. Brock gets Ampharos and carries it downstairs to escape. Just as Brock gets towards the entrance, a cage forms around him and Sparkle. Soon he is trailed off by Team Rocket. Brock tries to kick his way out, but no luck.


However, they aren't alone, Team Rocket is spying on them from the outside glass and setting their sights on the Ampharos. Jasmine spots them and then Ash. They quickly get into their blimp and launch a bomb that seems to go towards them but goes straight up and then down. After it lands... {{TP|James|Weezing}} pops out and uses {{m|SmokeScreen}}! Brock gets Ampharos and carries it downstairs to escape. Just as he gets towards the entrance, a cage forms up on Brock and then is trailed off by Team Rocket. Brock tries to kick his way out, but no luck.
Meanwhile, Janina, who was walking near the port, is alerted to the chaos by the plume of Smokescreen from the Glittering Lighthouse. She interrupts Team Rocket's seemingly clean getaway and orders her Onix to retrieve the cage. Jessie calls on {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, and it wraps its tail around the cage in preparation for a counterattack. Onix deflects the {{m|Poison Sting}}, shielding Janina in the process. Meowth moves the balloon over the ocean, and they are just out of Onix's reach. When the situation seems hopeless, Janina notices Arbok dangling and gets an idea. She hops off Onix, then Onix bites onto a tsunami barrier and swings its tail to grab a hold of Arbok. Team Rocket tries to get away, but Onix pulls harder than the balloon can get away, which puts Arbok under more strain. Soon, Janina grabs a chipped off piece of rock and climbs up to the cage. She gives the cage a few hits and the lock breaks open, freeing Brock. When they get down, Janina says Pikachu can use any {{t|Electric}} attack because Onix isn't going to be affected. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which electrocutes Team Rocket, and then Onix tosses them out into the sky.


Meanwhile, Janina is walking along the port still a little depressed until she sees the smoke from the lighthouse. She goes over there seeing that Team Rocket has gotten Brock and Ampharos. She catches up with the others and she insists on helping, since she has a Pokémon capable of doing so. Janina gets on Onix and commences to attack, but Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} (which is curled on the cage) and Arbok uses {{m|Poison Sting}}. Onix deflects the pins, shielding Janina. Soon Team Rocket just zip out towards the ocean since Onix can't be in water. Onix gives the chase but soon stops at the end of a pier. Then Janina gets a good idea. She hops off Onix and then Onix bites onto a tsunami barrier (the large concrete jacks). Then Onix swings his tail and latches onto Arbok, stretching it. Team Rocket tries to get away but Onix pulls harder than the balloon can get away (which puts Arbok in an even worse state). Soon Janina grabs a chipped off piece of rock and climbs up to the cage. She give the cage a few hits and the lock breaks open, freeing Brock. When they get down, Janina says Pikachu can use any electrical attack, Onix isn't going to be affected. Ash has Pikachu do {{m|Thunderbolt}} which gives Team Rocket a shock and then Onix tosses them out into the sky.
Jasmine is happily reunited with Sparkle and also quite impressed with Janina. However, Janina is still sad about being expelled earlier, but Jasmine assures her that there is still a place for her at the Olivine Gym. Myron notices the ferry service to Cianwood City is about to leave. Jasmine asks Janina to retrieve the medicine from the Cianwood pharmacy, and the young apprentice happily accepts the favor. Ash, however, is now wondering what he will do while he waits to battle Jasmine. Myron informs him that Cianwood has a [[Cianwood Gym|Gym]], so Ash and his friends accompany Janina on the ship bound for Cianwood City. The ship leaves the Olivine port, and at its anchor lifts from the seafloor the Rocket trio are also pulled up.


Jasmine is actually quite impressed with Janina and gives her another shot and asks of her a favor. Jasmine wants her to go get the medicine from Cianwood City. Then Ash says to Misty that he doesn't know what to do now and Grandpa Myron tells him that there is a [[Cianwood Gym|Gym]] in Cianwood. Ash nods and they, along with Janina, go onto the boat headed for Cianwood.
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Olivine City]] and meet [[Jasmine]], the {{gy|Olivine}} [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash tries to challenge Jasmine to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, but she refuses, as she needs to care for a [[Amphy|sick]] {{p|Ampharos}}.
* The group decides to head for [[Cianwood City]] to pick up medicine for Ampharos, and Ash learns that there is [[Cianwood Gym|a Gym]] there.
{{animeevents}}


== Major events ==
===Debuts===
* {{Ash}} arrives in [[Olivine City]] but [[Jasmine]] refuses his request for a Gym Battle.
====Humans====
=== Debuts ===
* [[Jasmine]]
* [[Jasmine]]
* [[Janina]]
* [[Janina]]
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ampharos}}
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Amphy|Jasmine's]])


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP208.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* [[Misty]]
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Brock]]
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Jasmine]]
* [[Jasmine]]
* [[Janina]]
* [[Janina]]
* [[Myron]]
* {{OBP|Myron|EP208}}
 
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP208.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Feraligatr}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Onix}} ''(Japan)''


=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Feraligatr}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Onix}} ([[Janina]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Janina]]'s)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Jasmine]]'s)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Jasmine]]'s)
* {{p|Ampharos}} (nicknamed [[Amphy|Sparkle]]; debut)
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Jasmine]]'s; [[Amphy|Sparkle]]; debut)


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the saying, "fight for the right". It shares this trait with [[AG054|a later episode]].
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the saying "''fight for the right''". It shares this trait with [[AG054|a later episode]].
* This episode marks the first animated appearance of a [[Battle Tower]], which was first introduced in Pokémon Crystal and has been included in all Pokémon games since.
* This episode marks the anime debut of the [[Pokégear]].


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
* The orange pattern on {{OBP|Myron|EP208}}'s shirt changes throughout the episode.


=== Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===
*[[Jasmine]]'s {{p|Ampharos}} was called "Sparkle" in the dubbed version while its original name in the games was "Amphy".
* [[Jasmine]]'s {{p|Ampharos}} was called "Sparkle" in the dubbed version, while its name in the games is "[[Amphy]]".


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* Czech: '''{{tt|Bitva o světlo|Battle for the light}}'''
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
* French: '''{{tt|Que la lumière soit|That the light is}}'''
|bg={{tt|Битка за светлина!|Fight for the light!}}
* German. '''{{tt|Das kranke Ampharos|The ill Ampharos}}'''
|zh_cmn={{tt|光輝燈塔!淺蔥市的戰鬥|Radiance (Glitter) lighthouse! Battle at Qiǎncōng (Olivine) City}}
* Hebrew: '''הקרב על האור''' ''{{tt|hakrav al ha'or|battle for the light}}''
|cs={{tt|Bitva o světlo|Battle for the light}}
* Italian: '''{{tt|Avventure al faro!|Adventures at the lighthouse!}}'''
|nl={{tt|Strijd voor het Licht!|Battle for the Light!}}
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|Um Farol sem Igual!|A Beacon like no Other}}'''
|de={{tt|Das kranke Ampharos|The ill Ampharos}}
* Spanish:
|fr_eu={{tt|Que la lumière soit|Let there be light}}
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|En busca de la luz|In search for the light}}'''
|he=הקרב על האור {{tt|''Ha'krav al ha'or''|The battle for the light}}
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Batalla por la luz!|Battle for the light!}}'''
|hi=लाइट के लिए फाइट! {{tt|''Light ke liye Fight!''|Fight for the Light!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|it={{tt|Avventure al faro!|Adventures at the lighthouse!}}
|pl={{tt|Walka o światło|Fight for the light}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um Farol sem Igual!|A Beacon like no Other}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Lutar pela Luz!|Fight for the Light!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Batalla por la luz!|Battle for the light!}}
|es_eu={{tt|En busca de la luz|In search for the light}}
}}


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EP207 : Got Miltank?
Original series
EP209 : Machoke, Machoke Man!
Fight for the Light!
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  EP208  
かがやきのとうだい!アサギシティのたたかい!!
Radiance Lighthouse! Battle at Asagi City!!
First broadcast
Japan July 26, 2001
United States September 7, 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 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

Fight for the Light! (Japanese: かがやきのとうだい!アサギシティのたたかい!! Radiance Lighthouse! Battle at Asagi City!!), is the 208th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 26, 2001 and in the United States on September 7, 2002.

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Blurb

Our heroes reach Olivine City and make a beeline for the Gym, where Gym Leader Jasmine accepts Ash's challenge. Jasmine sends out a gleaming Onix that easily defeats Ash's Totodile, even though Onix should be vulnerable to Totodile's Water-type attacks. But then the real Jasmine enters the room—the "Jasmine" that Ash battled is really Janina, Jasmine's apprentice! And as Janina later reveals to Jasmine, she coated her Onix in waterproof wax, a misguided cheat that earns Janina a time-out from the Gym.

Jasmine herself is too worried about "Sparkle" to deal with a Gym challenge. This leaves Ash to wander the city, wondering what to do next. He runs into Janina, who apologizes to him and says that Jasmine is at the Shining Lighthouse on the wharf; since Ash wants to ask Jasmine when she'll be ready for a battle, he heads there right away. Inside the lighthouse are Jasmine, her grandpa Myron, and Jasmine's Ampharos, Sparkle, who provides the light for the lighthouse. Sparkle isn't feeling well and Janina's still on a time-out, so it's up to Ash and the gang to pick up Sparkle's medicine from Cianwood City.

Before they can leave, Team Rocket attacks the lighthouse, catching Sparkle and Brock in a cage. Janina sees the commotion and comes to the rescue; without the wax coating, Onix can't pursue Team Rocket across the water, but it can certainly snag the cage and halt Team Rocket's getaway. Janina climbs up Onix to free Brock and Ampharos, then orders Onix to send Team Rocket for a loop. Janina is now back in Jasmine's good graces, and she gladly accompanies our heroes to Cianwood City!

Plot

As Ash and his friends reach Olivine City, Team Rocket spies on them using trash cans as a disguise. The reflected light from a large office building catches the trio's attention, and Jessie suggests they could be hired and earn lots of money. With that, Team Rocket rushes to the building, but they are stopped at the entrance by two security guards, who ask the trio to show their Badges. James shows his prized bottle caps, but the guards clarify that they need to see Gym Badges, revealing the building is the Battle Tower. The news leaves Team Rocket downtrodden.

Ash reaches the Olivine Gym and enters it, hoping to just breeze though this battle. When he approaches the Trainer box, a girl comes out, claiming herself to be the Gym Leader, Jasmine. Ash seems to believe her and challenges "Jasmine" to a fight. "Jasmine" declares that the match will a three-on-three and she selects an Onix which seems to be coated with something. On impulse, Ash calls out Totodile to make short work of the Rock-type. Ash commands Totodile to use Water Gun. The attack is effective at first but somehow, the Onix breaks through and knock Totodile out with a single Tackle. Ash selects Pikachu who begins the round with a Quick Attack. A voice calls for the match to stop, and it is revealed to the real Jasmine, much to everyone's surprise. Jasmine reveals that the girl is her apprentice, Janina, and calls for her young apprentice to pay a visit to her office immediately. Janina apologizes to Ash for the false match before explaining her conduct to Jasmine. Janina admits that she covered her Onix in water repellent wax. Jasmine is deeply disappointed and expels her young apprentice to allow her time to learn to truly communicate with her Pokemon. Janina leaves the Gym feeling upset. Meanwhile, inside Jasmine offers Ash her sincerest apologies. She admits that she would gladly battle him, though she is too exhausted from being concerned about Sparkle. Jasmine suddenly receives a call and leaves the Gym to immediately attend to the urgent matter.

Ash and his friends venture over to a park to discuss what they should do now, and are still unsure who "Sparkle" is or when Jasmine might battle Ash. They spot Janina in a sandbox, and she admits that she is scrubbing off the water repellent wax that she used on Onix. The revelation explains why Totodile lost earlier. Brock is initially disappointed, but he informs Janina that she has to focus on building up her Pokemon’s natural strengths. Janina is encouraged by the advice, admitting that Jasmine said something similar before. Ash is suddenly reminded about Jasmine and asks where she might be, and Janina explains that Jasmine has been up to something at the Shining Lighthouse. Ash decides they should go check it out.

They get to the pier, and spot two lighthouses. Brock reads his guidebook which reveals that the smaller lighthouse is the oldest of the pair, and is known as the Shining Lighthouse. Upon reaching the top, they find Jasmine, her grandfather Myron, and an Ampharos that seems to be ill. Ash challenges Jasmine to a Gym match, but she clarifies that Sparkle, her ill Ampharos, needs time to recover. Myron explains that this Ampharos is the light source for the lighthouse because its tail creates quite a glow. The Shining Lighthouse used to be the main lighthouse, but an electric lighthouse has since taken over. He says that he ordered a cure from the pharmacy in Cianwood City, but neither he nor Jasmine has any time to get it. Ash tells them that he'll go get the medicine.

Team Rocket spies from the outside glass and set their sights on the Ampharos. Jasmine spots them and they quickly get into their balloon. Meowth launches a "mystery missile" which smashes through the lighthouse's roof and lands inside. The missile doesn't detonate, but as Ash cautiously approaches it, Weezing pops out and uses Smokescreen. Brock gets Ampharos and carries it downstairs to escape. Just as Brock gets towards the entrance, a cage forms around him and Sparkle. Soon he is trailed off by Team Rocket. Brock tries to kick his way out, but no luck.

Meanwhile, Janina, who was walking near the port, is alerted to the chaos by the plume of Smokescreen from the Glittering Lighthouse. She interrupts Team Rocket's seemingly clean getaway and orders her Onix to retrieve the cage. Jessie calls on Arbok, and it wraps its tail around the cage in preparation for a counterattack. Onix deflects the Poison Sting, shielding Janina in the process. Meowth moves the balloon over the ocean, and they are just out of Onix's reach. When the situation seems hopeless, Janina notices Arbok dangling and gets an idea. She hops off Onix, then Onix bites onto a tsunami barrier and swings its tail to grab a hold of Arbok. Team Rocket tries to get away, but Onix pulls harder than the balloon can get away, which puts Arbok under more strain. Soon, Janina grabs a chipped off piece of rock and climbs up to the cage. She gives the cage a few hits and the lock breaks open, freeing Brock. When they get down, Janina says Pikachu can use any Electric attack because Onix isn't going to be affected. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which electrocutes Team Rocket, and then Onix tosses them out into the sky.

Jasmine is happily reunited with Sparkle and also quite impressed with Janina. However, Janina is still sad about being expelled earlier, but Jasmine assures her that there is still a place for her at the Olivine Gym. Myron notices the ferry service to Cianwood City is about to leave. Jasmine asks Janina to retrieve the medicine from the Cianwood pharmacy, and the young apprentice happily accepts the favor. Ash, however, is now wondering what he will do while he waits to battle Jasmine. Myron informs him that Cianwood has a Gym, so Ash and his friends accompany Janina on the ship bound for Cianwood City. The ship leaves the Olivine port, and at its anchor lifts from the seafloor the Rocket trio are also pulled up.

Major events

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

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Feraligatr (US and international), Onix (Japan)

Trivia

  • This episode's dub title is a reference to the saying "fight for the right". It shares this trait with a later episode.
  • This episode marks the anime debut of the Pokégear.

Errors

  • The orange pattern on Myron's shirt changes throughout the episode.

Dub edits

  • Jasmine's Ampharos was called "Sparkle" in the dubbed version, while its name in the games is "Amphy".

In other languages



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