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'''Tie One On!''' (Japanese: '''メガニウムVSフシギダネ！くさタイプのいじ！''', ''Meganium VS {{tt|Fushigidane|Bulbasaur}}! Spirit of the Grass Types!'') is the 268th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 3, 2002 and in the United States on September 19, 2003.  
'''Tie One On!''' (Japanese: '''メガニウムＶＳフシギダネ！くさタイプのいじ！''' ''Meganium VS {{tt|Fushigidane|Bulbasaur}}! Spirit of the Grass Types!'') is the 268th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 3, 2002, and in the United States on September 19, 2003.  


Macey wins her next battle so Ash can't lose the next round if he wants to progress immediately.  However, his opponent has a powerful {{p|Magneton}} and {{p|Meganium}}.
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== Synopsis ==
==Blurb==
The episode begins with the second match of Group H, as [[Macey]] faces off against [[Vincent|Jackson]], the group's third competitor. Though Macey is ready, Jackson is more prepared to showboat than battle, saying hi to [[Marina (Johto)|Dani]] and [[Jimmy (Johto)|Yoshi]] to one of the stadium cameras.  Once the match gets under way, the three-on-three match is down to a winner-take-all - Macey down {{p|Magcargo}} and {{p|Starmie}} and Jackson down {{p|Golduck}} and {{p|Quagsire}}, with Macey's {{p|Quilava}} and Jackson's {{p|Poliwhirl}} battling for the match. Jackson's showboating gets to the better of him, as he trips over his cape issuing orders to Poliwhirl, leaving Poliwhirl standing as it eats a {{m|Flamethrower}}. This, combined with a Starmie {{m|Thunderbolt}} from earlier battle, seals the match for Macey.  As Ash and company watches from the stands, Brock notes that Macey saved herself from elimination by winning, which also meant that Ash and Macey are tied at the top of Group H (with Ash still having to battle Jackson), and that Ash will only need a tie against Jackson in order to advance, while Jackson must win outright to force a three-way tie. Noting this, Brock also mentions that a second tiebreaker round-robin would be needed should Jackson win outright.
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<i>As the Johto League Silver Conference gets underway, Ash will take on Jackson from New Bark Town. Ash is looking forward to the match, but perhaps not as much as his Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur is very anxious to take on Jackson's Meganium and the feeling is mutual. Bulbasaur and Meganium are so eager to test their skills that they get into a fight before the battle and get caught by Officer Jenny. Luckily for Ash and Jackson, Gary and Harrison convince Officer Jenny that the Pokémon had really just een practicing. After all, trainers whose Pokémon fight get disqualified! With all of the drama, the battle is sure to be intense. Ash wins round one, but Jackson's Magneton is really strong, and Jackson wins round two. It comes down to Meganium and Bulbasaur in the final round of the match. They're battling for their honor as grass type Pokémon, and neither is willing to lose. The match ends in a draw. Ash has more points altogether, and so he will proceed in the tournament. But is Ash ready for his next opponent—Gary Oak?</i>


Back at the Athlete's Village, {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} are rekindling their old friendship outside, everyone else moves inside, where they notice Jackson talking to Professor Elm. As they exchange pleasantries, Jackson explains that Professor Elm had given him {{p|Chikorita}}, his starter, and that it had only recently evolved into a {{p|Meganium}}. Asking why Meganium wasn't entered, Jackson thought that it would have been better for him to save Meganium for the Victory Tournament, which, in retrospect, was a mistake.
==Plot==
During the second match of Group H in the [[Silver Conference]], [[Macy]] faces off against [[Vincent|Jackson]], the group's third competitor. Though Macy is ready, Jackson is more prepared to showboat than {{pkmn|battle}}, saying hello to {{jo|Marina|Dani}} and {{jo|Jimmy|Yoshi}} to one of the stadium cameras. The three-on-three match gets well underway, and soon it is down to a winner-takes-all situation with Macy's {{p|Quilava}} and Jackson's {{p|Poliwhirl}} battling for the victory. Jackson's showboating gets the better of him, as he trips over his cape issuing orders to Poliwhirl, leaving Poliwhirl standing as it takes a {{m|Flamethrower}}. This, combined with a Starmie {{m|Thunderbolt}} from an earlier round, seals the match for Macy. As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} watches from the stands, {{an|Brock}} notes that Macy saved herself from elimination by winning, which also means that Ash and Macy are tied at the top of Group H. He adds that Ash will only need a tie against Jackson in order to advance, while Jackson must win outright to force a three-way tie. Noting this, Brock also mentions that a second tiebreaker round-robin would be needed should Jackson win outright.


Back outside, the dynamic duo sees an apple from a tree, which Bulbasaur tries to grab.  At the same time, a Meganium, accompanied by an {{p|Azumarill}}, also see the same apple. The two grass types do a tug of war for the apple, which ends up splitting in half.  Bulbasaur recovers the larger top half, while Meganium ends up with the bottom half. As the two water types receive their halves, Azumarill throws its half towards Squirtle, hitting it in the face and knocking off the other half of the apple. As Meganium and Azumarill laugh at Squirtle's misfortunes, Squirtle's short-tempered side shows its face.  Putting on his [[Squirtle Squad]] glasses, he prepares to pick a fight with the two, only to be restrained by Bulbasaur. As Bulbasaur tries to apologize, Azumarill slaps it in the face, bringing on Squirtle's anger once again.  Bulbasaur easily shakes it off, and tries once again to restrain Squirtle once again.  As the two leave, Meganium's vine latches on to Bulbasaur, tripping it, and causing Azumarill and Meganium to laugh once again.  Now with the better half of the duo also angered, the four Pokémon begin to fight each other.
Back at the Athlete's Village, {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} are rekindling their old friendship outside, as everyone else walks inside the [[Pokémon Center]]. Ash suddenly overhears a familiar voice, and he turns to see his next opponent, Jackson talking to [[Professor Elm]]. Ash interrupts the conversation, and Elm informs the group that {{AP|Larvitar}} is happy with {{p|Tyranitar|its mother}}. As they exchange pleasantries, Jackson explains that Professor Elm had given him {{p|Chikorita}}, his [[first partner Pokémon]], and that it had only recently [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}. Asking why Meganium wasn't entered, Jackson admits that he thought that it would have been better for him to save Meganium for the victory rounds, which, in retrospect, was a mistake.


Inside, Professor Elm updates Ash on {{AP|Larvitar}}, and how it and its mother, {{p|Tyranitar}} living in peace under Ranger Mason's preserve. Just then, they hear of a Pokémon brawl breaking out outside, with Bulbasaur and Meganium involved. Ash and Jackson figure that their Pokémon are involved, and rush outside. Seeing their Pokémon grappling, they try in vain to quell the fighting. Only when {{jo|Harrison}} appears with {{p|Miltank}} does the fighting stop, by way of {{m|Heal Bell}}. As both Ash and Jackson thank Harrison for breaking up the fight, Officer Jenny arrives to see what the commotion was about, and warns that any brawls could get their Pokémon's trainers disqualified. Harrison covers for Ash and Jackson, saying that the four Pokémon were only practicing against each other, with {{Gary}} appearing to back up Harrison's claim. With Officer Jenny gone, Gary and Ash exchange a bit of trash talk, before Gary leaves.
Back outside, the Bulbasaur and Squirtle see an apple from a tree, which Bulbasaur tries to grab. At the same time, a Meganium, accompanied by an {{p|Azumarill}}, also see the same apple. The two {{t|Grass}} Pokémon get into a heated tug-of-war over the apple, splitting it in half. As the two Water-types receive their halves, Azumarill throws its piece towards Squirtle, hitting it in the face and knocking away the other half of the apple. As Meganium and Azumarill laugh at Squirtle's misfortunes, Squirtle's short-tempered side rears itself. Putting on its [[Squirtle Squad]] glasses, Squirtle prepares to pick a fight with the two, only to be restrained by Bulbasaur. As Bulbasaur tries to apologize, Azumarill slaps it in the face, bringing out Squirtle's anger once again. Bulbasaur easily shakes it off and tries once more to restrain Squirtle. As the two leave, Meganium's vine latches onto Bulbasaur, tripping it, and causing Azumarill and Meganium to laugh once again. Now with the better half of the duo also angered, the four Pokémon begin to fight each other. Inside, the catch-up with Elm ends when everyone hears that a Pokémon brawl is happening outside, with Bulbasaur and Meganium involved. Ash and Jackson figure that their Pokémon are involved, and rush out. Seeing their Pokémon grappling, they try in vain to quell the fighting. Only when {{jo|Harrison}} appears with {{p|Miltank}} does the fighting stop, by way of {{m|Heal Bell}}. As both Ash and Jackson thank Harrison for breaking up the fight, [[Officer Jenny]] arrives to see what the commotion was about, and warns that any brawls could get their Pokémon's Trainers disqualified. Harrison covers for Ash and Jackson, saying that the four Pokémon were only practicing against each other, with {{Gary}} appearing to back up Harrison's claim. With Officer Jenny gone, Gary and Ash exchange a bit of trash talk, before Gary leaves.


Later, as Ash and company are deciding on the three entrants against Jackson, noting that, in addition to Azumarill and Meganium, he also has a {{shiny2}} {{p|Magneton}}, but Meganium is the strongest Pokémon on his team.  Misty advises Ash to enter {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (as a Meganium counter) and Pikachu (as an Azumarill counter).
Later, as Ash and company are deciding on the three entrants to use against Jackson, noting that, in addition to Azumarill and his strong Meganium, he also has a {{Shiny}} {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Magneton}} on his team.  Misty advises Ash to enter {{AP|Cyndaquil}} as a Meganium counter and {{AP|Pikachu}} for the advantage over Azumarill.  


The next day, the match begins in a smaller stadium, with Jackson having the first move (showboating off once again). Jackson leads off with Azumarill, so Pikachu leads off. Azumarill leads off with {{m|Water Gun}}, while Pikachu evades with {{m|Quick Attack}}. As Pikachu reverses for the attack, Azumarill dodges at the last minute. After exchanging a Thunderbolt and a {{m|BubbleBeam}}, Azumarill connects with {{m|Icy Wind}} and follows up with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Pikachu, however, grabs the tail just as it connects and reverses with a {{m|Thunder}}, knocking it out.
The next day, the match begins, with Jackson given the first move. Jackson greets his mother via the cameras before calling on his Azumarill. Ash selects his Pikachu. Azumarill leads off with {{m|Water Gun}}, while Pikachu evades with {{m|Quick Attack}}. As Pikachu reverses for the attack, Azumarill dodges at the last minute. After exchanging a Thunderbolt and a {{m|Bubble Beam}}, Azumarill connects with {{m|Icy Wind}} and follows up with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Pikachu, however, grabs the tail just as it connects and replies with a {{m|Thunder}}, knocking Azumarill out.


Next up for Jackson is Magneton. After exchanging Thunderbolts, Ash attempts a speed game. Pikachu tries to do a Quick Attack, but Magneton dodges and uses {{m|Thunder Wave}}, holding Pikachu down. Finally, Jackson ends it all with a {{m|Tri Attack}}. Pikachu is hurled right into a wall, and is out for the count. Sending out Cyndaquil, as Brock remarks that Magneton, as a {{t|Steel}}-type, would have the disadvantage. After exchanging a Thunderbolt and a {{m|Flamethrower}}, Cyndaquil manages to use a {{m|SmokeScreen}} into {{m|Swift}}, which hits Magneton as it was attempting to use Thunder Wave. Magneton uses {{m|Double Team}} to evade another Flamethrower. As Cyndaquil tries to slowly sweep with Flamethrower for the real Magneton, it is on the receiving end of the Thunder Wave and Tri Attack combination, knocking it out.
Next up, Jackson calls out his Shiny Magneton. After exchanging Thunderbolts, Ash attempts a Quick Attack. Though Magneton dodges and uses {{m|Thunder Wave}}, holding Pikachu down. Finally, Jackson ends it all with a {{m|Tri Attack}}. Pikachu is hurled right into a wall and is out for the count. Ash sends out Cyndaquil, with Brock remarking that Magneton, as a {{type|Steel}}, will be at a disadvantage. After exchanging a Thunderbolt and a {{m|Flamethrower}}, Cyndaquil manages to use a {{m|Smokescreen}}. The haze of thick smoke obscures Magneton’s view, and Cyndaquil lands a {{m|Swift}} attack on it. Ash orders another Flamethrower, but Jackson has Magneton enter into an evasive {{m|Double Team}}. Cyndaquil finds itself surrounded, but before it can act, Magneton lashes it with a Thunder Wave. Jackson calls for a Tri Attack, and Cyndaquil is knocked out.


Now down to his last Pokémon, Ash brings out Bulbasaur. Jackson begins with a Thunderbolt, which Bulbasaur counters with {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Magneton evades with {{m|Double Team}}. Bulbasaur, avoiding the same combination that had done in Pikachu and Cyndaquil, use a spinning {{m|Vine Whip}} to mow down the afterimages, which eventually hits Magneton. Nevertheless, the combo is tried again, but Thunder Wave is blocked by a last-minute Razor Leaf, and Vine Whip is used to evade the Tri Attack. Finally, Bulbasaur manages to connect with a {{m|Leech Seed}}, which manages to sap much of its energy. One Vine Whip to spin Magneton around wraps up the match-up, as Magneton is knocked out.
Now down to his last Pokémon, Ash brings out Bulbasaur. Jackson begins with a Thunderbolt, which Bulbasaur counters with {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Magneton evades with Double Team. Bulbasaur avoids the same Thunder Wave and Tri Attack combination that defeated Pikachu and Cyndaquil by using a spinning {{m|Vine Whip}} to mow down the afterimages. The vine soon connects and swats Magneton aside. Nevertheless, Jackson attempts the winning combo again, but Thunder Wave is blocked by a last-minute Razor Leaf, and Vine Whip is used to evade the Tri Attack. Finally, Bulbasaur fires {{m|Leech Seed}} at Magneton, which manages to [[Seeded|sap much of its energy]]. Magneton falls to the ground due to the energy loss from Leech Seed and Ash uses this chance to order Bulbasaur to use Vine Whip to grab and spin Magneton around. This wraps up the match-up, as Magneton is knocked out.


Bulbasaur and Meganium are now battling for the match, and the prior bad blood is still fresh in their minds. Trading off Razor Leafs and Vine Whips, Meganium comes off as being more powerful as some of Meganium's Razor Leafs hit Bulbasaur and it manages to throw Bulbasaur while locked in the Vine Whip. Narrowly dodging {{m|Body Slam}} attempts, Bulbasaur connects on another Razor Leaf. Evading another Meganium Vine Whip with its own Vine Whip, however, allows Meganium to hit Bulbasaur while airborne with Razor Leaf. However, Bulbasaur manages to reverse Meganium's Body Slam, and uses another Vine Whip to hook on to Meganium's neck and pelt it with more Razor Leafs. Both slowly get back up, and slowly wear each other down with Vine Whips. On the sidelines, Misty wonders why neither are taking time to evade the attacks, in which Brock responds with the fact that to the combatants, the battle may be of pride as well, and thus both are willing to take as much as they are willing to give. Getting up one last time, both Pokémon prepare to trade off {{m|SolarBeam}}s, which manage to knock out both Pokémon.
Bulbasaur and Meganium are now battling for the match, and the prior bad blood is still fresh in their minds. Trading off Razor Leafs and Vine Whips, Meganium appears to be more powerful as some of its Razor Leaves hit its opponent and it manages to throw Bulbasaur while locked in the Vine Whip. Narrowly dodging several {{m|Body Slam}} attempts, Bulbasaur connects on another Razor Leaf. Evading another Meganium Vine Whip with its own Vine Whip, however, allows Meganium to hit Bulbasaur while airborne with a Razor Leaf. However, Bulbasaur manages to evade Meganium's Body Slam and uses another Vine Whip to hook on to Meganium's neck and pelt it with more Razor Leafs. Both slowly get back up and wear each other down by hitting each other in the face with Vine Whips. On the sidelines, Misty wonders why they aren't taking time to evade the attacks, in which Brock explains that the battle may be of pride as well, and thus both are willing to take as much as they are willing to give. As they talk, both Grass types cross counter with their Vine Whip attacks. Getting up one last time, both Pokémon trade off {{m|Solar Beam}}s. The pair emerge standing despite the large explosion. They both smirk at each other before collapsing on the battlefield, forcing the referee to declare a tied result. Despite the draw, both Trainers congratulate each other on a battle well fought, and the rival Grass types also shake vines. With the tie game, Ash officially advances to the victory round from Group H, while Jackson and Macy are both eliminated. Macy, also in the audience, cheers Ash on, believing that he can go all the way.  


Despite the draw, both trainers congratulate on a battle well done.  With the tie game, Ash advances to the Victory Round from Group H.  Macey, also in the audience, also cheers Ash on, believing he can go all the way.  Back at the Team Rocket concession stands, Team Rocket has also sold out of its new Thunderbolt badges, thanks to James' knack of what the collector would want. Once again, Team Rocket redouble their efforts into making more money.
Meanwhile, at the {{TRT}} concession stand, the trio has also sold out of its new Thunderbolt Badges, thanks to [[James]]'s knack for collecting. Once again, Team Rocket redouble their efforts into making more money. Back at the Athlete's Village, the preliminary rounds have been decided. Ash discovers that Harrison advanced from his group, as did Gary. What surprises him even more, though, is that his first round match in the Victory Tournament is against none other than Gary.


Back at the Athlete's Village, the preliminary rounds have been decided. Ash discovers that Harrison advanced from his group, as did Gary.  What surprises him even more, though, is that his first round match in the Victory Tournament is against none other Gary. The battle of the eternal rivals is starting to heat up...
==Major events==
* [[Macy]] defeats [[Vincent|Jackson]] in their preliminary battle.
* Jackson is revealed to own an {{p|Azumarill}}, a {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}, a {{p|Poliwhirl}}, a {{p|Quagsire}}, and a {{p|Golduck}}.
* Macy is revealed to own a {{p|Starmie}}.
* {{jo|Harrison}} is revealed to own a {{p|Miltank}}.
* {{Ash}} and Jackson's preliminary battle ends in a draw, meaning Ash has advanced to the Victory Tournament.
* {{Gary}} and Harrison also advance to the Victory Tournament.
* Ash learns that he will battle Gary in the first round of the Victory Tournament.
{{animeevents}}


== Major events ==
===Debuts===
* [[Macey]] beats [[Jackson]] in a match.
====Humans====
* {{Ash}} and [[Jackson]]'s match ends in a draw.
=====Main series and English dub debuts=====
* {{Ash}}, {{Gary}} and {{jo|Harrison}} get through to the [[Silver Conference]] finals.
* [[Vincent|Jackson]]


=== Debuts ===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series and English dub debuts=====
* [[Vincent's Meganium|Jackson's Meganium]]


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP268.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* [[Misty]]
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Brock]]
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
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* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
* {{jo|Harrison}}
* {{jo|Harrison}}
* [[Macey]]
* [[Vincent|Jackson]]
* [[Jackson]]
* [[Macy]]


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Azumarill}}
[[File:WTP EP268.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Azumarill}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meganium}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}}; recap)
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}}; recap)
* {{p|Slugma}} ([[Macey]]'s)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ([[Macey]]'s)
* {{p|Quilava}} ([[Macey]]'s)
* {{p|Magcargo}} ([[Macey]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Jackson]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Jackson]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ([[Jackson]]'s)
* {{p|Meganium}} ([[Vincent's Meganium|Jackson's]])
* {{p|Meganium}} ([[Vincent's Meganium|Jackson's]])
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Jackson]]'s)
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Vincent|Jackson]]'s)
* {{p|Miltank}} ({{jo|Harrison}})
* {{p|Magneton}} ([[Vincent|Jackson]]'s; {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Magneton|Shiny}})
* {{p|Magneton}} ([[Jackson]]'s; {{shiny2}})
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Vincent|Jackson]]'s; image on scoreboard)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Vincent|Jackson]]'s; image on scoreboard)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ([[Vincent|Jackson]]'s)
* {{p|Quilava}} ([[Macy]]'s)
* {{p|Magcargo}} ([[Macy]]'s; image on scoreboard)
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Macy]]'s; image on scoreboard)
* {{p|Miltank}} ({{jo|Harrison}}'s)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (×2)


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
[[Image:EP268Shinymagneton.jpg|thumb|right|Jackson's shiny Magneton]]
* This marks the only time when {{Ash}} has tied in a [[Pokémon League Conference]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Another [[Alternate coloration|alternate colored]] Pokémon appears: Jackson's {{p|Magneton}}.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is used in the introduction to the episode.
* Music from [[Mewtwo Strikes Back]] is used in the introduction to the episode.
* Although the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment was random by this point in the [[dub]], the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} featured was {{p|Azumarill}}, which did play a significant role in this episode.
* Despite the ''Who's That Pokémon?'' being completely random by this point in the series, Azumarill was heavily present in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} or blast off in this episode.
=== Errors ===
* In the English dub, when Jackson's Magneton knocks out Ash's Pikachu with {{m|Tri Attack}}, Brock says that Magneton using {{m|Icy Wind}} limited Pikachu's speed when in fact Azumarill had used it.
* The announcer claimed that Jackson had used a {{p|Psyduck}}, but it was actually a {{p|Golduck}}.
* Prior to launching its final {{m|Tri Attack}} against {{p|Cyndaquil}}, Magneton appears as if it's going to get hit with what seems like a {{m|Razor Leaf}} coming in from the top of the screen.


=== Dub edits ===
===Errors===
* Two of Jackson's references to {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} were removed, and replaced with references to his family back home. In a third, the dub refers to them as "Yoshi" and "Dani", leading to confusion over whether those were the intended dub names.
* In the English dub, when Jackson's {{p|Magneton}} knocks out [[Ash's Pikachu]] with {{m|Tri Attack}}, {{an|Brock}} says that Magneton using {{m|Icy Wind}} limited Pikachu's speed, when in fact, {{p|Azumarill}} had used it.
* The announcer claims Jackson used a {{p|Psyduck}}, but it was actually a {{p|Golduck}}.
* Jackson's Magneton doesn't sparkle when it emerges from its [[Poké Ball]], unlike other [[Shiny Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Prior to launching its final Tri Attack against Cyndaquil, Magneton appears as if it is going to be hit with what seems like a {{m|Razor Leaf}} coming in from the top of the screen.
* One of the banners in the crowd misspells Pokémon as Po'''m'''émon.
* When Magneton is hit by Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, all of its bolts are missing.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Ash's Pikachu loses to Jackson's Magneton, the referee says that both trainers have one Pokémon left each, when they in fact have two.


== In other languages ==
<gallery>
* French: '''{{tt|La lutte des plantes|The fight of the plants [Note: "Plantes" is the French word for the Grass type]}}'''
File:EP268 error.png|The random Razor Leaf
* German. '''{{tt|Ein entschiedenes Unentschieden|A decided draw}}'''
File:EP268 error 2.png|The misspelled sign
* Italian: '''{{tt|Una sfida d'orgoglio|A pride challenge}}'''
</gallery>
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Un empate!|A tie!}}'''
 
* Brazilian Portuguese: '''{{tt|Essa Dá Empate!|This Results in Tie!}}'''
===Dub edits===
* Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Atados a uno|Tied to one}}'''
* Two of Jackson's references to {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} are removed, and replaced with references to his family back home. In a third, the dub refers to them as "Yoshi" and "Dani", indicating that these may have been the intended dub names at the time.
* When shots are shown of Bulbasaur and {{p|Meganium}} hitting each other in the face with Vine Whip, two of the shots are cut out.
 
==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|At Spille Lige Op|Evenly Matched}}
|de={{tt|Ein entschiedenes Unentschieden|A decided draw}}
|nl={{tt|Erop of Eronder|All or Nothing}}
|fi={{tt|Tiukka taistelu|A tough battle}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La lutte des plantes|The fight of the plants}}{{tt|*|Plantes is the French word for the Grass type}}
|he=הפסד, תיקו או ניצחון {{tt|hefsed, teko, o nitsakhon|Lose, tie, or win}}
|hi=मुक़ाबले मे हुआ टाइ! {{tt|''Muqable me hua tie!''|The Match ended in a tie!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|it={{tt|Una sfida d'orgoglio|A pride challenge}}
|no={{tt|Ansikt til ansikt|Face to face}}
|pl={{tt|Jeden na jednego|One on one}}
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← EP267 : Love, Pokémon Style
Original series
EP269 : The Ties That Bind →
Tie One On!
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  EP268  
メガニウムＶＳフシギダネ！くさタイプのいじ！
Meganium VS Fushigidane! Spirit of the Grass Types!
First broadcast
Japan October 3, 2002
United States September 19, 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 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
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.

Tie One On! (Japanese: メガニウムＶＳフシギダネ！くさタイプのいじ！ Meganium VS Fushigidane! Spirit of the Grass Types!) is the 268th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 3, 2002, and in the United States on September 19, 2003.

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Blurb

As the Johto League Silver Conference gets underway, Ash will take on Jackson from New Bark Town. Ash is looking forward to the match, but perhaps not as much as his Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur is very anxious to take on Jackson's Meganium and the feeling is mutual. Bulbasaur and Meganium are so eager to test their skills that they get into a fight before the battle and get caught by Officer Jenny. Luckily for Ash and Jackson, Gary and Harrison convince Officer Jenny that the Pokémon had really just een practicing. After all, trainers whose Pokémon fight get disqualified! With all of the drama, the battle is sure to be intense. Ash wins round one, but Jackson's Magneton is really strong, and Jackson wins round two. It comes down to Meganium and Bulbasaur in the final round of the match. They're battling for their honor as grass type Pokémon, and neither is willing to lose. The match ends in a draw. Ash has more points altogether, and so he will proceed in the tournament. But is Ash ready for his next opponent—Gary Oak?

Plot

During the second match of Group H in the Silver Conference, Macy faces off against Jackson, the group's third competitor. Though Macy is ready, Jackson is more prepared to showboat than battle, saying hello to Dani and Yoshi to one of the stadium cameras. The three-on-three match gets well underway, and soon it is down to a winner-takes-all situation with Macy's Quilava and Jackson's Poliwhirl battling for the victory. Jackson's showboating gets the better of him, as he trips over his cape issuing orders to Poliwhirl, leaving Poliwhirl standing as it takes a Flamethrower. This, combined with a Starmie Thunderbolt from an earlier round, seals the match for Macy. As Ash and his friends watches from the stands, Brock notes that Macy saved herself from elimination by winning, which also means that Ash and Macy are tied at the top of Group H. He adds that Ash will only need a tie against Jackson in order to advance, while Jackson must win outright to force a three-way tie. Noting this, Brock also mentions that a second tiebreaker round-robin would be needed should Jackson win outright.

Back at the Athlete's Village, Squirtle and Bulbasaur are rekindling their old friendship outside, as everyone else walks inside the Pokémon Center. Ash suddenly overhears a familiar voice, and he turns to see his next opponent, Jackson talking to Professor Elm. Ash interrupts the conversation, and Elm informs the group that Larvitar is happy with its mother. As they exchange pleasantries, Jackson explains that Professor Elm had given him Chikorita, his first partner Pokémon, and that it had only recently evolved into a Meganium. Asking why Meganium wasn't entered, Jackson admits that he thought that it would have been better for him to save Meganium for the victory rounds, which, in retrospect, was a mistake.

Back outside, the Bulbasaur and Squirtle see an apple from a tree, which Bulbasaur tries to grab. At the same time, a Meganium, accompanied by an Azumarill, also see the same apple. The two Grass Pokémon get into a heated tug-of-war over the apple, splitting it in half. As the two Water-types receive their halves, Azumarill throws its piece towards Squirtle, hitting it in the face and knocking away the other half of the apple. As Meganium and Azumarill laugh at Squirtle's misfortunes, Squirtle's short-tempered side rears itself. Putting on its Squirtle Squad glasses, Squirtle prepares to pick a fight with the two, only to be restrained by Bulbasaur. As Bulbasaur tries to apologize, Azumarill slaps it in the face, bringing out Squirtle's anger once again. Bulbasaur easily shakes it off and tries once more to restrain Squirtle. As the two leave, Meganium's vine latches onto Bulbasaur, tripping it, and causing Azumarill and Meganium to laugh once again. Now with the better half of the duo also angered, the four Pokémon begin to fight each other. Inside, the catch-up with Elm ends when everyone hears that a Pokémon brawl is happening outside, with Bulbasaur and Meganium involved. Ash and Jackson figure that their Pokémon are involved, and rush out. Seeing their Pokémon grappling, they try in vain to quell the fighting. Only when Harrison appears with Miltank does the fighting stop, by way of Heal Bell. As both Ash and Jackson thank Harrison for breaking up the fight, Officer Jenny arrives to see what the commotion was about, and warns that any brawls could get their Pokémon's Trainers disqualified. Harrison covers for Ash and Jackson, saying that the four Pokémon were only practicing against each other, with Gary appearing to back up Harrison's claim. With Officer Jenny gone, Gary and Ash exchange a bit of trash talk, before Gary leaves.

Later, as Ash and company are deciding on the three entrants to use against Jackson, noting that, in addition to Azumarill and his strong Meganium, he also has a Shiny Magneton on his team. Misty advises Ash to enter Cyndaquil as a Meganium counter and Pikachu for the advantage over Azumarill.

The next day, the match begins, with Jackson given the first move. Jackson greets his mother via the cameras before calling on his Azumarill. Ash selects his Pikachu. Azumarill leads off with Water Gun, while Pikachu evades with Quick Attack. As Pikachu reverses for the attack, Azumarill dodges at the last minute. After exchanging a Thunderbolt and a Bubble Beam, Azumarill connects with Icy Wind and follows up with Iron Tail. Pikachu, however, grabs the tail just as it connects and replies with a Thunder, knocking Azumarill out.

Next up, Jackson calls out his Shiny Magneton. After exchanging Thunderbolts, Ash attempts a Quick Attack. Though Magneton dodges and uses Thunder Wave, holding Pikachu down. Finally, Jackson ends it all with a Tri Attack. Pikachu is hurled right into a wall and is out for the count. Ash sends out Cyndaquil, with Brock remarking that Magneton, as a Steel-type, will be at a disadvantage. After exchanging a Thunderbolt and a Flamethrower, Cyndaquil manages to use a Smokescreen. The haze of thick smoke obscures Magneton’s view, and Cyndaquil lands a Swift attack on it. Ash orders another Flamethrower, but Jackson has Magneton enter into an evasive Double Team. Cyndaquil finds itself surrounded, but before it can act, Magneton lashes it with a Thunder Wave. Jackson calls for a Tri Attack, and Cyndaquil is knocked out.

Now down to his last Pokémon, Ash brings out Bulbasaur. Jackson begins with a Thunderbolt, which Bulbasaur counters with Razor Leaf. Magneton evades with Double Team. Bulbasaur avoids the same Thunder Wave and Tri Attack combination that defeated Pikachu and Cyndaquil by using a spinning Vine Whip to mow down the afterimages. The vine soon connects and swats Magneton aside. Nevertheless, Jackson attempts the winning combo again, but Thunder Wave is blocked by a last-minute Razor Leaf, and Vine Whip is used to evade the Tri Attack. Finally, Bulbasaur fires Leech Seed at Magneton, which manages to sap much of its energy. Magneton falls to the ground due to the energy loss from Leech Seed and Ash uses this chance to order Bulbasaur to use Vine Whip to grab and spin Magneton around. This wraps up the match-up, as Magneton is knocked out.

Bulbasaur and Meganium are now battling for the match, and the prior bad blood is still fresh in their minds. Trading off Razor Leafs and Vine Whips, Meganium appears to be more powerful as some of its Razor Leaves hit its opponent and it manages to throw Bulbasaur while locked in the Vine Whip. Narrowly dodging several Body Slam attempts, Bulbasaur connects on another Razor Leaf. Evading another Meganium Vine Whip with its own Vine Whip, however, allows Meganium to hit Bulbasaur while airborne with a Razor Leaf. However, Bulbasaur manages to evade Meganium's Body Slam and uses another Vine Whip to hook on to Meganium's neck and pelt it with more Razor Leafs. Both slowly get back up and wear each other down by hitting each other in the face with Vine Whips. On the sidelines, Misty wonders why they aren't taking time to evade the attacks, in which Brock explains that the battle may be of pride as well, and thus both are willing to take as much as they are willing to give. As they talk, both Grass types cross counter with their Vine Whip attacks. Getting up one last time, both Pokémon trade off Solar Beams. The pair emerge standing despite the large explosion. They both smirk at each other before collapsing on the battlefield, forcing the referee to declare a tied result. Despite the draw, both Trainers congratulate each other on a battle well fought, and the rival Grass types also shake vines. With the tie game, Ash officially advances to the victory round from Group H, while Jackson and Macy are both eliminated. Macy, also in the audience, cheers Ash on, believing that he can go all the way.

Meanwhile, at the Team Rocket concession stand, the trio has also sold out of its new Thunderbolt Badges, thanks to James's knack for collecting. Once again, Team Rocket redouble their efforts into making more money. Back at the Athlete's Village, the preliminary rounds have been decided. Ash discovers that Harrison advanced from his group, as did Gary. What surprises him even more, though, is that his first round match in the Victory Tournament is against none other than Gary.

Major events

  • Macy defeats Jackson in their preliminary battle.
  • Jackson is revealed to own an Azumarill, a Shiny Magneton, a Poliwhirl, a Quagsire, and a Golduck.
  • Macy is revealed to own a Starmie.
  • Harrison is revealed to own a Miltank.
  • Ash and Jackson's preliminary battle ends in a draw, meaning Ash has advanced to the Victory Tournament.
  • Gary and Harrison also advance to the Victory Tournament.
  • Ash learns that he will battle Gary in the first round of the Victory Tournament.
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Main series and English dub debuts

Pokémon debuts

Main series and English dub debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Azumarill (US and international), Meganium (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • In the English dub, when Jackson's Magneton knocks out Ash's Pikachu with Tri Attack, Brock says that Magneton using Icy Wind limited Pikachu's speed, when in fact, Azumarill had used it.
  • The announcer claims Jackson used a Psyduck, but it was actually a Golduck.
  • Jackson's Magneton doesn't sparkle when it emerges from its Poké Ball, unlike other Shiny Pokémon in the anime.
  • Prior to launching its final Tri Attack against Cyndaquil, Magneton appears as if it is going to be hit with what seems like a Razor Leaf coming in from the top of the screen.
  • One of the banners in the crowd misspells Pokémon as Pomémon.
  • When Magneton is hit by Bulbasaur's Vine Whip, all of its bolts are missing.
  • In the Swedish dub, when Ash's Pikachu loses to Jackson's Magneton, the referee says that both trainers have one Pokémon left each, when they in fact have two.
  • The random Razor Leaf

    The random Razor Leaf

  • The misspelled sign

    The misspelled sign

Dub edits

  • Two of Jackson's references to Jimmy and Marina are removed, and replaced with references to his family back home. In a third, the dub refers to them as "Yoshi" and "Dani", indicating that these may have been the intended dub names at the time.
  • When shots are shown of Bulbasaur and Meganium hitting each other in the face with Vine Whip, two of the shots are cut out.

In other languages



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