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'''Great Bowls of Fire!''' (Japanese: '''カイリュー!げきりんはつどう!''' ''{{tt|Kairyu|Dragonite}}! Activate {{tt|Imperial Rage|Outrage}}!'') is the 253rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 20, 2002 and in the United States on June 14, 2003.
'''Great Bowls of Fire!''' (Japanese: '''カイリュー!げきりんはつどう!''' ''{{tt|Kairyu|Dragonite}}! Activate {{tt|Imperial Rage|Outrage}}!'') is the 253rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 20, 2002 and in the United States on June 14, 2003.
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
When last seen, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrives in the form of a Pokémon approaching them from the sky. The {{m|Flamethrower}} greeting is a dead giveaway that it is [[Ash's Charizard]] . Charizard lands on Ash, licking his face as Ash says that it hasn't changed a bit. Charizard is quickly followed by {{jo|Liza}} and [[Charla]], who both Ash and Clair are acquainted with. Furthermore, it is also revealed that Liza and [[Clair]] were good childhood friends, and that Clair was already familiar with Charizard (as Liza occasionally brings the Charizard from [[Charicific Valley]] to the Holy Land to train), but wasn't aware that the other Charizard belongs to Ash. Clair also reveals that Charizard also has a romantic relationship with Charla, him being her bodyguard and "knight in shining armor". After Liza is briefed on their troubles with {{TRT}} having stolen the Dragon Fang and tricking the Holy Land's Dragonite into assist them, Liza and Charizard pledge their assistance.
When last seen, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrives in the form of a Pokémon approaching them from the sky. The {{m|Flamethrower}} greeting is a dead giveaway that it is [[Ash's Charizard]] . Charizard lands on Ash, licking his face as Ash says that it hasn't changed a bit. Charizard is quickly followed by {{jo|Liza}} and [[Charla]], who both Ash and Clair are acquainted with. Furthermore, it is also revealed that Liza and [[Clair]] were good childhood friends, and that Clair was already familiar with Charizard (as Liza occasionally brings the Charizard from [[Charicific Valley]] to the Holy Land to train), but wasn't aware that the other Charizard belongs to Ash. Clair also reveals that Charizard also has a romantic relationship with Charla, him being her bodyguard and "knight in shining armor". After Liza is briefed on their troubles with {{TRT}} having stolen the Dragon Fang and tricking the Holy Land's Dragonite into assist them, Liza and Charizard pledge their assistance.


As they are towed in balloons through the Holy Land, they wonder why {{p|Dragonite}} would assist Team Rocket, unusual considering that the first Blackthorn Gym Leader had loved the Holy Land, and had dedicated his life in protecting it, and Dragonite had continued in doing the same. Meanwhile, Team Rocket manages to land near a shrine, where Dragonite implores them to eat in safety. Clair and company, in the meantime, are headed towards the same shrine - the Dragon Shrine, a shrine built as a dedication to the preservation of harmony between humans and Pokémon, as Team Rocket prepares to loot the contents while Dragonite is asleep. Within the shrine lies the Prayer Flame, a flame dedicated to the harmony that has been burning since the shrine was first built over 500 years ago. Though James tries to steal the golden bowl containing the Prayer Flame, his hands slip, and the flame spills out of the shrine, setting fire to the nearby landscape. Dragonite notices this, and turns on Team Rocket with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, even as the Flame burns out of control.
As they are towed in balloons through the Holy Land, they wonder why {{p|Dragonite}} would assist Team Rocket, unusual considering that the first Blackthorn Gym Leader had loved the Holy Land, and had dedicated his life in protecting it, and Dragonite had continued in doing the same. Meanwhile, Team Rocket manages to land near a shrine, where Dragonite implores them to eat in safety. Clair and company, in the meantime, are headed towards the same shrine - the Dragon Shrine, a shrine built as a dedication to the preservation of harmony between humans and Pokémon, as Team Rocket prepares to loot the contents while Dragonite is asleep. Within the shrine lies the Prayer Flame, a flame dedicated to the harmony that has been burning since the shrine was first built over 500 years ago. Though James tries to steal the golden bowl containing the Prayer Flame, his hands slip, and the flame spills out of the shrine, setting fire to the nearby landscape. Dragonite notices this, and turns on Team Rocket with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, even as the Flame burns out of control.


Ash and company reach the scene just as Dragonite is hit by its own Hyper Beam (thanks to {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}}), and manage to save Team Rocket from another Hyper Beam. Clair sends out {{p|Dragonair}} to put out the out-of-control fire, while Liza, along with Misty and Brock (with Charla, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}) try to save the Pokémon trapped in the fires. As Kaburagi takes back the Dragon Fang box from Team Rocket, Clair tries to reason with Dragonite, but to no avail - Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam on it, which was only partially deflected by Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Kaburagi, seeing this, realizes that Dragonite is in a {{m|Outrage|state of attack rage}} - wherein it cannot stop itself from attacking. Pikachu tries to calm down Dragonite with a {{m|Thunder}}, but Dragonite easily knocks it down. Ash catches Pikachu, and is in turn saved from Dragonite's attack by Charizard.
Ash and company reach the scene just as Dragonite is hit by its own Hyper Beam (thanks to {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}}), and manage to save Team Rocket from another Hyper Beam. Clair sends out {{p|Dragonair}} to put out the out-of-control fire, while Liza, along with Misty and Brock (with Charla, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}) try to save the Pokémon trapped in the fires. As Kaburagi takes back the Dragon Fang box from Team Rocket, Clair tries to reason with Dragonite, but to no avail - Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam on it, which was only partially deflected by Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Kaburagi, seeing this, realizes that Dragonite is in a {{m|Outrage|state of attack rage}} - wherein it cannot stop itself from attacking. Pikachu tries to calm down Dragonite with a {{m|Thunder}}, but Dragonite easily knocks it down. Ash catches Pikachu, and is in turn saved from Dragonite's attack by Charizard.


As to why Dragonite would enter the attack rage, James is forced to come clean with having stolen the Prayer Flame. Kaburagi is set in charge of restoring the shrine, just as Charizard and Dragonite battle it out. Charizard opens with a Flamethrower, to which Dragonite responds with a Hyper Beam at Ash. Dragonair intercepts the attack with {{m|Safeguard}}, as Ash and Clair agree to battle together to rein in Dragonite. After exchanging Hyper Beams (and Charizard nearly missing an attempt at {{m|Seismic Toss}}), Clair realizes that taking turns throwing attacks at it will not help at all. Formulating a plan, Dragonair calls upon thunder clouds while Charizard manages to keep Dragonite stationary, allowing Pikachu to get in a Thunder attack that makes its mark on Dragonite. However, when Dragonite tries to break free with another Hyper Beam, Charizard uses {{m|Fire Spin}} to contain the attack, which explodes in Dragonite's face, sending it plummeting into the water.
As to why Dragonite would enter the attack rage, James is forced to come clean with having stolen the Prayer Flame. Kaburagi is set in charge of restoring the shrine, just as Charizard and Dragonite battle it out. Charizard opens with a Flamethrower, to which Dragonite responds with a Hyper Beam at Ash. Dragonair intercepts the attack with {{m|Safeguard}}, as Ash and Clair agree to battle together to rein in Dragonite. After exchanging Hyper Beams (and Charizard nearly missing an attempt at {{m|Seismic Toss}}), Clair realizes that taking turns throwing attacks at it will not help at all. Formulating a plan, Dragonair calls upon thunder clouds while Charizard manages to keep Dragonite stationary, allowing Pikachu to get in a Thunder attack that makes its mark on Dragonite. However, when Dragonite tries to break free with another Hyper Beam, Charizard uses {{m|Fire Spin}} to contain the attack, which explodes in Dragonite's face, sending it plummeting into the water.


As everyone regroups together, Dragonite emerges from the water, its attack rage gone. Finally in a conscious state, it examines the damage it had caused and weeps. As it is consoled by the other Pokémon living in the area, Misty and Kaburagi tells them to leave, but Kaburagi quickly realizes that they had taken the Dragon Fang from the box. One Thunderbolt attack later, and the Dragon Fang slips from James' hand, and Team Rocket is sent flying. Ash recovers the Dragon Fang, while Geodude manages to recover the Prayer Flame.
As everyone regroups together, Dragonite emerges from the water, its attack rage gone. Finally in a conscious state, it examines the damage it had caused and weeps. As it is consoled by the other Pokémon living in the area, Misty and Kaburagi tells them to leave, but Kaburagi quickly realizes that they had taken the Dragon Fang from the box. One Thunderbolt attack later, and the Dragon Fang slips from James' hand, and Team Rocket is sent flying. Ash recovers the Dragon Fang, while Geodude manages to recover the Prayer Flame.


Later, back at the Gym, Ash and company agree to start a new Gym Battle the next day, as Charizard gives Ash a 'lucky' Flamethrower to the face.
Later, back at the Gym, Ash and his friends agree to start a new Gym battle the next day, as Charizard gives Ash a 'lucky' Flamethrower to the face.


==Major events==
==Major events==
*[[Ash's Charizard]] returns from the [[Charicific Valley]].
* [[Ash's Charizard]] returns from the [[Charicific Valley]].
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
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[[File:WTP EP253.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP253.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chinchou}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Dragonite}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chinchou}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Dragonite}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Dragonair}} ({{OP|Clair|Dragonair}})
* {{p|Dragonair}} ({{OP|Clair|Dragonair}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Liza]]'s, nicknamed [[Charla]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Liza]]'s, nicknamed [[Charla]])
* {{p|Wynaut}} ([[Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Wynaut|anime]])
* {{p|Wynaut}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wynaut|anime}})
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)

Revision as of 18:30, 28 May 2012

EP252 : Fangs for Nothin'
Original series
EP254 : Better Eight Than Never
Great Bowls of Fire!
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カイリュー!げきりんはつどう!
Kairyu! Activate Imperial Rage!
First broadcast
Japan June 20, 2002
United States June 14, 2003
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Ready Go!
Ending ポケッターリ・モンスターリ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
No additional credits are available at this time.

Great Bowls of Fire! (Japanese: カイリュー!げきりんはつどう! Kairyu! Activate Imperial Rage!) is the 253rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 20, 2002 and in the United States on June 14, 2003.

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Synopsis

When last seen, Ash and his friends arrives in the form of a Pokémon approaching them from the sky. The Flamethrower greeting is a dead giveaway that it is Ash's Charizard . Charizard lands on Ash, licking his face as Ash says that it hasn't changed a bit. Charizard is quickly followed by Liza and Charla, who both Ash and Clair are acquainted with. Furthermore, it is also revealed that Liza and Clair were good childhood friends, and that Clair was already familiar with Charizard (as Liza occasionally brings the Charizard from Charicific Valley to the Holy Land to train), but wasn't aware that the other Charizard belongs to Ash. Clair also reveals that Charizard also has a romantic relationship with Charla, him being her bodyguard and "knight in shining armor". After Liza is briefed on their troubles with Team Rocket having stolen the Dragon Fang and tricking the Holy Land's Dragonite into assist them, Liza and Charizard pledge their assistance.

As they are towed in balloons through the Holy Land, they wonder why Dragonite would assist Team Rocket, unusual considering that the first Blackthorn Gym Leader had loved the Holy Land, and had dedicated his life in protecting it, and Dragonite had continued in doing the same. Meanwhile, Team Rocket manages to land near a shrine, where Dragonite implores them to eat in safety. Clair and company, in the meantime, are headed towards the same shrine - the Dragon Shrine, a shrine built as a dedication to the preservation of harmony between humans and Pokémon, as Team Rocket prepares to loot the contents while Dragonite is asleep. Within the shrine lies the Prayer Flame, a flame dedicated to the harmony that has been burning since the shrine was first built over 500 years ago. Though James tries to steal the golden bowl containing the Prayer Flame, his hands slip, and the flame spills out of the shrine, setting fire to the nearby landscape. Dragonite notices this, and turns on Team Rocket with a Hyper Beam, even as the Flame burns out of control.

Ash and company reach the scene just as Dragonite is hit by its own Hyper Beam (thanks to Wobbuffet's Counter), and manage to save Team Rocket from another Hyper Beam. Clair sends out Dragonair to put out the out-of-control fire, while Liza, along with Misty and Brock (with Charla, Onix, Geodude, Staryu, and Politoed) try to save the Pokémon trapped in the fires. As Kaburagi takes back the Dragon Fang box from Team Rocket, Clair tries to reason with Dragonite, but to no avail - Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam on it, which was only partially deflected by Charizard's Flamethrower. Kaburagi, seeing this, realizes that Dragonite is in a state of attack rage - wherein it cannot stop itself from attacking. Pikachu tries to calm down Dragonite with a Thunder, but Dragonite easily knocks it down. Ash catches Pikachu, and is in turn saved from Dragonite's attack by Charizard.

As to why Dragonite would enter the attack rage, James is forced to come clean with having stolen the Prayer Flame. Kaburagi is set in charge of restoring the shrine, just as Charizard and Dragonite battle it out. Charizard opens with a Flamethrower, to which Dragonite responds with a Hyper Beam at Ash. Dragonair intercepts the attack with Safeguard, as Ash and Clair agree to battle together to rein in Dragonite. After exchanging Hyper Beams (and Charizard nearly missing an attempt at Seismic Toss), Clair realizes that taking turns throwing attacks at it will not help at all. Formulating a plan, Dragonair calls upon thunder clouds while Charizard manages to keep Dragonite stationary, allowing Pikachu to get in a Thunder attack that makes its mark on Dragonite. However, when Dragonite tries to break free with another Hyper Beam, Charizard uses Fire Spin to contain the attack, which explodes in Dragonite's face, sending it plummeting into the water.

As everyone regroups together, Dragonite emerges from the water, its attack rage gone. Finally in a conscious state, it examines the damage it had caused and weeps. As it is consoled by the other Pokémon living in the area, Misty and Kaburagi tells them to leave, but Kaburagi quickly realizes that they had taken the Dragon Fang from the box. One Thunderbolt attack later, and the Dragon Fang slips from James' hand, and Team Rocket is sent flying. Ash recovers the Dragon Fang, while Geodude manages to recover the Prayer Flame.

Later, back at the Gym, Ash and his friends agree to start a new Gym battle the next day, as Charizard gives Ash a 'lucky' Flamethrower to the face.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Chinchou (US and international), Dragonite (Japan)

Trivia

  • Attack Rage is the anime equivalent of the side effect of the move Outrage.
  • The English title to this episode is a reference to the song Great Balls of Fire.
  • During this episode, with Charizard's arrival, Ash technically has seven Pokémon on hand, one more than the allowed six a Trainer can carry.

Errors

  • Dragonair's Safeguard appears to neutralize Dragonite's Hyper Beam, when it should only protect against status changes.
  • When Ash tells Charizard to use Fire Spin, Charizard uses what looks like Dragon Rage instead.

Dub edits

In other languages



EP252 : Fangs for Nothin'
Original series
EP254 : Better Eight Than Never
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