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'''Nerves of Steelix!''' (Japanese: '''アサギジム!VSハガネール!!''' ''{{tt|Asagi|Olivine}} Gym! VS {{tt|Haganeil|Steelix}}!!'') is the 224th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 15, 2001 and in the United States on December 21, 2002.  
'''Nerves of Steelix!''' (Japanese: '''アサギジム!VSハガネール!!''' ''{{tt|Asagi|Olivine}} Gym! VS {{tt|Haganeil|Steelix}}!!'') is the 224th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 15, 2001 and in the United States on December 21, 2002.  


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} are at the [[Pokémon Center]] getting things ready when [[Janina]] comes by. She wonders where {{Ash}} is and they tell her he went out for a little field training and they were going to meet up with him. Later, Ash is seen running along the coastline with all his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He soon sees Brock, Misty, and Janina in the distance and hurries up towards them. When they meet up, they continue to walk along the shore, until they come to a big {{p|Wobbuffet}} statue. Ash reads the little plaque in front, saying to place your prized Pokémon here for some superstitious thing. Ash puts {{AP|Pikachu}} on top and the statue's eyes glow. Suddenly, a spring shoots Pikachu into the mouth which reveals it's another one of {{TRT}}'s traps. The statue drives off with the concealed treads. Ash has {{AP|Bayleef}} use {{m|Razor Leaf}} at the bot but proves ineffective. While driving off with their catch, [[Jessie]] recalls the time when she couldn't get a new pencil case, supposedly indestructible even by a Snorlax stomping on them.
{{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} are at the [[Pokémon Center]] packing things in readiness when [[Janina]] comes by. She notices that {{Ash}} is missing, but {{ashfr}} take Janina to see Ash while he does a morning run with his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Ash finishes up his seaside exercises and joins Janina and the others to venture over to the [[Olivine Gym]].  


Suddenly, a {{p|Steelix}} from the cliff above drops down towards them, and uses {{m|Crunch}} on the robot. Then [[Jasmine]] jumps down and meets up with the gang. The bot falls down and becomes unstable and almost about to be blown. Before this can happen, Bayleef uses {{m|Vine Whip}} to take out Pikachu. After that, the bot blows up sending Team Rocket back to the sky. After thanking Jasmine and commenting about her Steelix, all of them head off to the Gym for the battle they so long been expecting.  
They walk a short distance, but a large {{p|Wobbuffet}} statue is blocking the way. Ash spots a little plaque in front, and it reads to place your prized Pokémon here for some superstitious thing. Ash puts {{AP|Pikachu}} on top and the statue's eyes glow. Suddenly, a spring shoots Pikachu into the statue's mouth which reveals it's another one of {{TRT}}'s traps. The statue drives away using its concealed treads. Ash has {{AP|Bayleef}} use {{m|Razor Leaf}} at the bot, but it proves ineffective against the mecha's titanium walls. While driving off with their catch, [[Jessie]] recalls the time she couldn't get a new pencil case, supposedly indestructible to even a {{p|Snorlax}} stomping on them. Janina and Brock call on their {{p|Onix}}, but the joint {{m|Tackle}} fails. The Wobbuffet mecha persists to scale one of the cliffs, but a {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}} emerges from the ground and knocks the mecha downwards. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] for information on Steelix, and soon its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Jasmine]] appears on the scene. Brock then recites his own Pokédex entry for Jasmine. Steelix {{m|Crunch}}es onto the Wobbuffet robot, and eventually it begins to fracture open. Bayleef retrieves Pikachu with her {{m|Vine Whip}}. Steelix sends the robot sky high with an {{m|Iron Tail}} causing it to blow up and send Team Rocket blasting off.


The battle would be a two on two, and obviously, no time limit. Jasmine starts off with a {{DL|Jasmine|Magnemite}} and Ash sends out Pikachu. Pikachu starts it off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} but Magnemite simply dodges out of the way. Magnemite throws down a {{m|Thunder Wave}} back at Pikachu, Pikachu dodging as well. This seemed to continue for a while but then Pikachu throws in a {{m|Quick Attack}}, but also has little effect because of Magnemite's {{type|Steel}}. This opportunity lets Magnemite's Thunder Wave to successfully hit Pikachu. But Pikachu was able to resist it and tries yet another Quick Attack, putting the Magnemite out of commission for the first round.  
Afterwards, Jasmine warns Ash that she won't be going easy on him. Ash admits he is fine with that. Soon everyone arrives at the Olivine Gym. Janina assumes the role of referee and declares the rules of the match, a two-on-two battle with no time limit. Jasmine calls out her {{p|Magnemite}} and Ash sends out Pikachu. Pikachu starts it off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Magnemite simply evades. Magnemite throws down a {{m|Thunder Wave}} back at Pikachu, Pikachu dodging as well. Magnemite is worryingly fast and evades several Thunderbolt attacks with ease. Pikachu also dodges Magnemite's Thunder Waves. Ash decides to take a direct hit from Magnemite. The tactic works as Magnemite is too exhausted to evade a Thunderbolt. Magnemite floats back up, but is clearly injured. It tries another Thunder Wave, but Pikachu knocks it out with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Ash the first round.


Next up is Steelix; however, it has the advantage with Pikachu fatigued from the last round. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Steelix manages to hang in there. The first attack was {{m|Iron Tail}} by Steelix, but Pikachu was able to dodge it with ease. Pikachu retaliated with a {{m|Quick Attack}} but it had no effect on Steelix. Steelix soon finished Pikachu off with another Iron Tail. However, Ash already had another plan so he sends out {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. He tells it to use Flamethrower, but before it could do that, Steelix uses Sandstorm to block and then it used {{m|Dig}} to go underground. Steelix pops out from under and uses Iron Tail, which Cyndaquil easily dodges. After being busy with dodging, Cyndaquil finally used a {{m|Flamethrower}} on Steelix. However, Steelix started using {{m|Sandstorm}}, making a dust devil appear absorbing the flame. Now unable to do anything, they just wait until Steelix rises out again.  
Next up is Steelix; however, it has the advantage with Pikachu fatigued from the last round. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Steelix manages to hang in there. An Iron Tail by Steelix misses it mark. Pikachu retaliates with a Quick Attack, but it has no effect on Steelix's hardened body. Steelix soon finishes Pikachu off with another Iron Tail.


Steelix rises out but misses Cyndaquil by a close call. Steelix again tries an Iron Tail, which misses, and Cyndaquil going for a Flamethrower again. Steelix {{m|dig}}s once again to evade the attack and the process repeats for a while. Cyndaquil tries a {{m|SmokeScreen}} but Steelix uses Sandstorm to blow it away. However, when Steelix stops for a moment, Cyndaquil isn't there. Cyndaquil soon appears from a hole behind the Steelix and shoots out a Flamethrower at an advantage. Steelix gets hit, but not quite down from the blow, instead getting mad. Steelix tries Iron Tail over and over while Cyndaquil dodges. When Cyndaquil tries to dodge an Iron Tail, it gets smacked out of the ring. Everyone thinks that Cyndaquil is knocked out, but Cyndaquil gets up and tries to get back onto the ring. Cyndaquil successfully makes it and with a whole lot more energy than what it looked like.  
Ash hopes a [[type]] advantage will give him the victory, so he calls {{AP|Cyndaquil}} onto the battlefield. He tells it to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, but before Cyndaquil's attack hits, Steelix whips up a {{m|Sandstorm}} to defend itself. When the Sandstorm has subsided, Ash realizes that Steelix has used {{m|Dig}} to go underground. Steelix pops out from under and uses Iron Tail, which Cyndaquil easily dodges. After being busy with dodging, Cyndaquil finally uses another Flamethrower on Steelix, but Steelix uses a Sandstorm defense and disappears underground. Steelix emerges soon after and tries to knock Cyndaquil out with several Iron Tails. Ash has Cyndaquil aim a Flamethrower at the wall, and it narrowly dodges an oncoming Iron Tail. Jasmine is impressed by the tactic, so she decides to step things up a notch. Steelix dives underground once again and it emerges in front of Cyndaquil. As Steelix approaches with an Iron Tail, Cyndaquil tries a {{m|Smokescreen}}. Steelix uses Sandstorm to blow the smoke away. However, when Steelix stops for a moment, Cyndaquil isn't there. Cyndaquil soon appears from a hole behind Steelix and shoots out a Flamethrower at an advantage. Steelix gets hit, but it isn't quite down from the blow, instead getting mad. Cyndaquil heads underground again, and Steelix strikes the ground with an Iron Tail. Ash is forced to retire his dive in the hole tactic and orders Cyndaquil to resurface. Cyndaquil tries to dodge an Iron Tail, though it gets smacked out of the ring. Everyone thinks that Cyndaquil is knocked out, but Cyndaquil struggles back onto the field. Cyndaquil collapses and its flames begin to die down. Janina is about to make the final call, but Cyndaquil recovers enough for the round to continue. Steelix dives in for a {{m|Crunch}} attack and Cyndaquil releases another Smokescreen and evades. Cyndaquil tries another Flamethrower, and Steelix spins into its Sandstorm defense. This time, however, Ash has Cyndaquil continue to use Flamethrower at full power. The Sandstorm eventually changes to a brazen red color, and the swirling vortex turns into a deadly and inescapable firestorm. Steelix stops twirling around, and a few anxious moments pass before it finally collapses from the searing heat. Janina officially calls the match and awards Ash the victory. Jasmine is impressed by Ash’s surprise strategy and gives him the {{Badge|Mineral}} in recognition of his efforts.


Steelix dives in for a {{m|Crunch}} attack and Cyndaquil releases another SmokeScreen. Cyndaquil appears to be nowhere again, so Jasmine has Steelix Iron Tail the ground to shake it a bit. The tunnel where Cyndaquil is hiding becomes unstable, forcing it to head for the surface. Another Iron Tail was attempted and failed, and Cyndaquil tries a Flamethrower. Steelix again digs, but remains on the surface. Cyndaquil gives the flame some power which keeps the Steelix on the surface. Ash then gets the idea that, if the flame stays long enough, then it'll turn the tornado into an inferno. Ash says to use Flamethrower at full power, which turns the tornado into a blaze. After a while, Steelix stops, steaming and burnt from the heat, and then collapses. Ash wins the match!
Ash wonders where to go next. Brock says they should head to [[Mahogany Town]], and Janina adds that cutting through [[Ecruteak City]] would be a shortcut. Brock says farewell to Jasmine, but Misty drags him off before he can flirt with her. By sunset, the group reaches the outskirts of Olivine City and are well on their way towards their next destination, Mahogany Town.
 
Ash is rewarded the {{Badge|Mineral}} and wonders where to go next. Brock says they should head to [[Mahogany Town]], and Janina adds that cutting through [[Ecruteak City]] would be a shortcut. Being settled, they set off for the next town, Mahogany Town.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:Ash Mineral Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Mineral Badge]]
* {{Ash}} has a Gym battle with [[Jasmine]] and wins, earning the {{Badge|Mineral}}.
* {{Ash}} has a Gym battle with [[Jasmine]] and wins, earning the {{Badge|Mineral}}.
* Ash decides to head to [[Mahogany Town]] via [[Ecruteak City]] for his next Gym battle.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{OP|Jasmine|Steelix}})
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{OP|Jasmine|Steelix}})
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==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Jasmine]]'s)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Jasmine]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Janina]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Janina]]'s)
* {{p|Snorlax}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Snorlax}} (flashback)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English title of this episode is a pun of the phrase ''nerves of steel''.
* The English title of this episode is a pun of the phrase "''nerves of steel''".
* This is the first episode since ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'' that Jessie's Wobbuffet did not appear, making it, at the time, the Pokémon with the fourth-longest appearance streak, behind Pikachu, Meowth and Togepi, and the longest appearance streak of a Pokémon that is kept in a Poké Ball.
* This is the first episode since ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'' that [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] did not physically appear, making it, at the time, the Pokémon with the fourth-longest appearance streak, behind {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}; and the longest appearance streak of a Pokémon that is kept in a Poké Ball.
**Ths is only true if voice is counted as an appearance, since Jessie's Wobbuffet did not appear physically on episodes ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' and ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]'', but his voice was heard.
* This is the second episode in which {{an|Brock}} imitates Dexter ({{Ash}}'s Pokédex) when describing a girl, the first being ''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]''.
* This is the second episode in which Brock imitates Dexter (Ash's Pokédex) when describing a girl, the first being ''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]''.
* While Team Rocket is reciting their motto, [[James]] is seen doing the {{wp|Moonwalk (dance)|moonwalk}}, a dance move that was made popular by {{wp|Michael Jackson}}.
* Music from ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' can be heard in the beginning of the episode.
* Music from ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' can be heard in the beginning of the episode.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Cyndaquil'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Cyndaquil'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Jessie is explaining her inspiration for her Wobbuffet mecha, her gloves are missing.
* When [[Jessie]] is explaining her inspiration for her Wobbuffet mecha, her gloves are missing.
* When Pikachu makes the first move in the second round and uses Thunderbolt, a second Pikachu voice can be heard in the background saying "Pika!". There is no explanation for this second voice as it is not present in the original Japanese version.
* When Pikachu makes the first move in the second round and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, the voice of a second {{p|Pikachu}} can be heard in the background saying, "Pika!" There is no explanation for this second voice as it is not present in the original Japanese version.
* Brock says that Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Magnemite's Thunder Wave dealt "half the damage" to each other; however, Thunder Wave is not a damage-dealing attack.
* Brock says that Pikachu's Thunderbolt and {{p|Magnemite}}'s {{m|Thunder Wave}} dealt "half the damage" to each other; however, Thunder Wave is not a damage-dealing attack.
* Jasmine's Steelix seemed to be affected by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, despite being a {{t|Ground}} type.
* [[Jasmine's Steelix]] seemed to be affected by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, despite being a {{type|Ground}}.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, dodging is referred to as countering instead.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the Dutch version, Jasmine tells her Steelix to use {{m|Crunch}}, using the English name rather than the Dutch one, which is "Knars".
* In the Dutch version, [[Jasmine]] tells her Steelix to use {{m|Crunch}}, using the English name rather than the Dutch one, which is "Knars".
* In the English version, the images of the {{p|Snorlax}} on the pencil cases were replaced by balloons and the pencil cases were referred to as "balloon pencil cases".


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 02:34, 22 April 2019

EP223 : Throwing in the Noctowl
Original series
EP225 : Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!
Nerves of Steelix!
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  EP224  
アサギジム!VSハガネール!!
Asagi Gym! VS Haganeil!!
First broadcast
Japan November 15, 2001
United States December 21, 2002
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
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 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 原口浩 Hiroshi Haraguchi
Assistant director 原口浩 Hiroshi Haraguchi
Animation director はしもとかつみ Katsumi Hashimoto
Additional credits

Nerves of Steelix! (Japanese: アサギジム!VSハガネール!! Asagi Gym! VS Haganeil!!) is the 224th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 15, 2001 and in the United States on December 21, 2002.

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Blurb

As Ash prepares for his Olivine Gym battle, he and the others come across a giant Wobbuffet. It turns out to be a Team Rocket "Wobbu Warrior" robot, used for—what else?—trying to capture Pikachu. Jasmine's Steelix comes to the rescue, cracking the robot's shell, freeing Pikachu, and sending Team Rocket blasting off again.

At the Gym, Janina sets out the rules of the match: a two-by-two battle. Ash begins the match by using Pikachu against Jasmine's Magnemite. Pikachu takes an attack so it can hit the dodging Magnemite, then follows with Quick Attack to knock Magnemite out! Jasmine then sends out Steelix, which takes an early hit. It then manages to knock Pikachu out with its Iron Tail. Ash sends out Cyndaquil as his last Pokémon, trying to beat the Steel type with fire. Steelix digs itself underground and attacks, but Cyndaquil avoids it by using its Flamethrower against the wall for a quick direction change! Cyndaquil then takes a hit from Steelix's Iron Tail, but refuses to give up. Its Flamethrower turns Steelix's Sandstorm into a flaming whirlwind—knocking it out, and giving Ash the victory and the Mineral Badge!

After the battle, Ash and the gang decide where they will go next: Mahogany Town. To get there, they will cut through Ecruteak City. After saying goodbye to Janina and Jasmine, they're on their way!

Plot

Brock and Misty are at the Pokémon Center packing things in readiness when Janina comes by. She notices that Ash is missing, but his friends take Janina to see Ash while he does a morning run with his Pokémon. Ash finishes up his seaside exercises and joins Janina and the others to venture over to the Olivine Gym.

They walk a short distance, but a large Wobbuffet statue is blocking the way. Ash spots a little plaque in front, and it reads to place your prized Pokémon here for some superstitious thing. Ash puts Pikachu on top and the statue's eyes glow. Suddenly, a spring shoots Pikachu into the statue's mouth which reveals it's another one of Team Rocket's traps. The statue drives away using its concealed treads. Ash has Bayleef use Razor Leaf at the bot, but it proves ineffective against the mecha's titanium walls. While driving off with their catch, Jessie recalls the time she couldn't get a new pencil case, supposedly indestructible to even a Snorlax stomping on them. Janina and Brock call on their Onix, but the joint Tackle fails. The Wobbuffet mecha persists to scale one of the cliffs, but a Steelix emerges from the ground and knocks the mecha downwards. Ash checks his Pokédex for information on Steelix, and soon its Trainer, Jasmine appears on the scene. Brock then recites his own Pokédex entry for Jasmine. Steelix Crunches onto the Wobbuffet robot, and eventually it begins to fracture open. Bayleef retrieves Pikachu with her Vine Whip. Steelix sends the robot sky high with an Iron Tail causing it to blow up and send Team Rocket blasting off.

Afterwards, Jasmine warns Ash that she won't be going easy on him. Ash admits he is fine with that. Soon everyone arrives at the Olivine Gym. Janina assumes the role of referee and declares the rules of the match, a two-on-two battle with no time limit. Jasmine calls out her Magnemite and Ash sends out Pikachu. Pikachu starts it off with a Thunderbolt, but Magnemite simply evades. Magnemite throws down a Thunder Wave back at Pikachu, Pikachu dodging as well. Magnemite is worryingly fast and evades several Thunderbolt attacks with ease. Pikachu also dodges Magnemite's Thunder Waves. Ash decides to take a direct hit from Magnemite. The tactic works as Magnemite is too exhausted to evade a Thunderbolt. Magnemite floats back up, but is clearly injured. It tries another Thunder Wave, but Pikachu knocks it out with a Quick Attack, giving Ash the first round.

Next up is Steelix; however, it has the advantage with Pikachu fatigued from the last round. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Steelix manages to hang in there. An Iron Tail by Steelix misses it mark. Pikachu retaliates with a Quick Attack, but it has no effect on Steelix's hardened body. Steelix soon finishes Pikachu off with another Iron Tail.

Ash hopes a type advantage will give him the victory, so he calls Cyndaquil onto the battlefield. He tells it to use Flamethrower, but before Cyndaquil's attack hits, Steelix whips up a Sandstorm to defend itself. When the Sandstorm has subsided, Ash realizes that Steelix has used Dig to go underground. Steelix pops out from under and uses Iron Tail, which Cyndaquil easily dodges. After being busy with dodging, Cyndaquil finally uses another Flamethrower on Steelix, but Steelix uses a Sandstorm defense and disappears underground. Steelix emerges soon after and tries to knock Cyndaquil out with several Iron Tails. Ash has Cyndaquil aim a Flamethrower at the wall, and it narrowly dodges an oncoming Iron Tail. Jasmine is impressed by the tactic, so she decides to step things up a notch. Steelix dives underground once again and it emerges in front of Cyndaquil. As Steelix approaches with an Iron Tail, Cyndaquil tries a Smokescreen. Steelix uses Sandstorm to blow the smoke away. However, when Steelix stops for a moment, Cyndaquil isn't there. Cyndaquil soon appears from a hole behind Steelix and shoots out a Flamethrower at an advantage. Steelix gets hit, but it isn't quite down from the blow, instead getting mad. Cyndaquil heads underground again, and Steelix strikes the ground with an Iron Tail. Ash is forced to retire his dive in the hole tactic and orders Cyndaquil to resurface. Cyndaquil tries to dodge an Iron Tail, though it gets smacked out of the ring. Everyone thinks that Cyndaquil is knocked out, but Cyndaquil struggles back onto the field. Cyndaquil collapses and its flames begin to die down. Janina is about to make the final call, but Cyndaquil recovers enough for the round to continue. Steelix dives in for a Crunch attack and Cyndaquil releases another Smokescreen and evades. Cyndaquil tries another Flamethrower, and Steelix spins into its Sandstorm defense. This time, however, Ash has Cyndaquil continue to use Flamethrower at full power. The Sandstorm eventually changes to a brazen red color, and the swirling vortex turns into a deadly and inescapable firestorm. Steelix stops twirling around, and a few anxious moments pass before it finally collapses from the searing heat. Janina officially calls the match and awards Ash the victory. Jasmine is impressed by Ash’s surprise strategy and gives him the Mineral Badge in recognition of his efforts.

Ash wonders where to go next. Brock says they should head to Mahogany Town, and Janina adds that cutting through Ecruteak City would be a shortcut. Brock says farewell to Jasmine, but Misty drags him off before he can flirt with her. By sunset, the group reaches the outskirts of Olivine City and are well on their way towards their next destination, Mahogany Town.

Major events

Ash holding the Mineral Badge
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?: Granbull (US and international), Steelix (Japan)

Trivia

  • The English title of this episode is a pun of the phrase "nerves of steel".
  • This is the first episode since The Fire-ing Squad! that Jessie's Wobbuffet did not physically appear, making it, at the time, the Pokémon with the fourth-longest appearance streak, behind Pikachu, Meowth, and Togepi; and the longest appearance streak of a Pokémon that is kept in a Poké Ball.
  • This is the second episode in which Brock imitates Dexter (Ash's Pokédex) when describing a girl, the first being The Whistle Stop.
  • While Team Rocket is reciting their motto, James is seen doing the moonwalk, a dance move that was made popular by Michael Jackson.
  • Music from Pikachu's Rescue Adventure can be heard in the beginning of the episode.
  • This episode is featured on Pokémon All-Stars: Cyndaquil from Magna Pacific's Pokémon All-Stars series.

Errors

  • When Jessie is explaining her inspiration for her Wobbuffet mecha, her gloves are missing.
  • When Pikachu makes the first move in the second round and uses Thunderbolt, the voice of a second Pikachu can be heard in the background saying, "Pika!" There is no explanation for this second voice as it is not present in the original Japanese version.
  • Brock says that Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Magnemite's Thunder Wave dealt "half the damage" to each other; however, Thunder Wave is not a damage-dealing attack.
  • Jasmine's Steelix seemed to be affected by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, despite being a Ground-type.
  • In the Polish dub, dodging is referred to as countering instead.

Dub edits

  • In the Dutch version, Jasmine tells her Steelix to use Crunch, using the English name rather than the Dutch one, which is "Knars".
  • In the English version, the images of the Snorlax on the pencil cases were replaced by balloons and the pencil cases were referred to as "balloon pencil cases".

In other languages



EP223 : Throwing in the Noctowl!
Original series
EP225 : Bulbasaur...The Ambassador!
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