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The '''Pokérap''' is a song that was made popular by the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the English equivalent of the song ''[[Can You Say Them All?]]'' It was played at the end of every episode from ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You]]'' to ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | The '''Pokérap''' is a song that was made popular by the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the English equivalent of the song ''[[Can You Say Them All?]]'' It was played at the end of every episode from ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You]]'' to ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | ||
The main purpose of the Pokérap was to list the names of the 151 [[Pokémon]] that existed at the time. Two verses would be played at the end of an episode, and by the end of a five-day week, all the verses would have been sung. A full version of the Pokérap is available on part one of the season one DVD box set, as well as several of the [[Kanto]] VHS tapes released back in 1999. | The main purpose of the Pokérap was to list the names of the [[:Category:Generation I Pokémon|151]] [[Pokémon]] that existed at the time. Two verses would be played at the end of an episode, and by the end of a five-day week, all the verses would have been sung. A full version of the Pokérap is available on part one of the season one DVD box set, as well as several of the [[Kanto]] VHS tapes released back in 1999. | ||
It is also available on the [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] CD, as well as the upcoming [[Pokémon X]] CD. | It is also available on the [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] CD, as well as the upcoming [[Pokémon X]] CD. | ||
Two more Pokéraps were created for the [[ | Two more Pokéraps were created for the [[:Category:Generation II Pokémon|Generation II]] and [[:Category:Generation III Pokémon|Generation III]] Pokémon, though these never aired with the show as the first one had. It is expected that in time the 107 [[:Category:Generation IV Pokémon|Generation IV]] Pokémon will also get their own Pokérap. | ||
==The Legend of Dratini== | ==The Legend of Dratini== | ||
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{{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Butterfree}} | {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Butterfree}} | ||
Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, | [[Captured Pokémon|Catch 'em]], catch 'em, [[gotta catch 'em all]], | ||
Pokémon! | Pokémon! | ||
I'll search across the land, | I'll search across the land, | ||
look far and wide. | look far and wide. | ||
Release from my hand | [[Poké Ball|Release from my hand]] | ||
the power that's inside. | the power that's inside. | ||
Revision as of 03:55, 7 April 2007
The Pokérap is a song that was made popular by the Pokémon anime. It is the English equivalent of the song Can You Say Them All? It was played at the end of every episode from Pokémon, I Choose You to The Breeding Center Secret.
The main purpose of the Pokérap was to list the names of the 151 Pokémon that existed at the time. Two verses would be played at the end of an episode, and by the end of a five-day week, all the verses would have been sung. A full version of the Pokérap is available on part one of the season one DVD box set, as well as several of the Kanto VHS tapes released back in 1999.
It is also available on the Pokémon 2.B.A. Master CD, as well as the upcoming Pokémon X CD.
Two more Pokéraps were created for the Generation II and Generation III Pokémon, though these never aired with the show as the first one had. It is expected that in time the 107 Generation IV Pokémon will also get their own Pokérap.
The Legend of Dratini
An interesting point of note is that several scenes of Pokémon from the original Pokérap were taken from the banned episode The Legend of Dratini. These include Rhyhorn, Dratini and Dragonair. In addition, on the version aired on TV, one of the scenes shown is Misty catching a Gyarados with her fishing line. This was also from the banned episode. These scenes seem to suggest that the episode may have been dubbed, but banned before airing.
Errors
- In the VHS and DVD versions, when Poliwrath is mentioned, Poliwag's picture is shown. This is also true of its first few appearances in the TV episodes. This error was later corrected.
- In a similar situation, when Graveler was mentioned, Geodude's picture was shown. This was also eventually corrected.
- Pidgeot's name is pronounced as Pid-jit, whereas in the TV series it was always (except in movie 8) pronounced Pid-gee-ot.
Full lyrics
I want to be the best
there ever was.
To beat all the rest, yeah,
that's my cause.
Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey
Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey
Seaking, Jolteon, Dragonite, Gastly
Ponyta, Vaporeon, Poliwrath, Butterfree
Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all,
Pokémon!
I'll search across the land,
look far and wide.
Release from my hand
the power that's inside.
Venomoth, Poliwag, Nidorino, Golduck
Ivysaur, Grimer, Victreebel, Moltres
Nidoking, Farfetch'd, Abra, Jigglypuff
Kingler, Rhyhorn, Clefable, Wigglytuff
Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all,
Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!
Zubat, Primeape, Meowth, Onix
Geodude, Rapidash, Magneton, Snorlax
Gengar, Tangela, Goldeen, Spearow
Weezing, Seel, Gyarados, Slowbro
Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah!
Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah!
Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon! Ow!
Kabuto, Persian, Paras, Horsea
Raticate, Magnemite, Kadabra, Weepinbell
Ditto, Cloyster, Caterpie, Sandshrew
Bulbasaur, Charmander, Golem, Pikachu
At least 150 or more to see.
To be a Pokémon master is my destiny.
Alakazam, Doduo, Venonat, Machoke
Kangaskhan, Hypno, Electabuzz, Flareon
Blastoise, Poliwhirl, Oddish, Drowzee
Raichu, Nidoqueen, Bellsprout, Starmie
Woo! We're at the halfway point, doing great so far.
We? What's all this "we" stuff? I'm doing all the hard work!
Breaktime's over, here we go!
Metapod, Marowak, Kakuna, Clefairy
Dodrio, Seadra, Vileplume, Krabby
Lickitung, Tauros, Weedle, Nidoran
Machop, Shellder, Porygon, Hitmonchan
Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah!
Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah!
Articuno, Jynx, Nidorina, Beedrill
Haunter, Squirtle, Chansey (Pokémon!)
Parasect, Exeggcute, Muk, Dewgong
Pidgeotto, Lapras, Vulpix, Rhydon
At least 150 or more to see.
To be a Pokémon master is my destiny.
Charizard, Machamp, Pinsir, Koffing
Dugtrio, Golbat, Staryu, Magikarp
Ninetales, Ekans, Omastar
Scyther, Tentacool, Dragonair, Magmar
Whoa, catch your breath man. Shake out those lips.
It's downhill from here, just 24 more to go.
Now it gets tricky so listen real good.
Sandslash, Hitmonlee, Psyduck, Arcanine
Eevee, Exeggutor, Kabutops, Zapdos
Dratini, Growlithe, Mr. Mime, Cubone
Graveler, Voltorb, Gloom - We're almost home!
Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeow!
Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, huaw!
Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!
Charmeleon, Wartortle
Mewtwo, Tentacruel, Aerodactyl
Omanyte, Slowpoke
Pidgeot, Arbok - That's all, folks!
Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww)
Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon..
Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww)
Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon..
Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!
External links
Credits
- Lead vocals: James "D Train" Williams, Babi Floyd
- BG vocals: John Loeffler, Louis Cortelezzi, Ken Cummings, James "D Train" Williams
- Co-produced and arranged by John Siegler
