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'''Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡''' ''Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light'') is an original short animation of the [[Pokémon anime]] based on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|the game with the same name]]. It aired in Japan in two parts as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]], with the first part on February 28, 2010 and the second part on March 7, 2010. It was also broadcast as streaming video from TV Tokyo's Pokémon Sunday website from February 28 to March 21, 2010.
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'''Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)''' (Japanese: '''<span lang="ja">ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜前編＞</span>''' ''Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part One)'') is a five-minute-long special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|the game of the same name]]. It aired in Japan on February 28, 2010, as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. It was also broadcast as streaming video from TV Tokyo's Pokémon Sunday web site from February 28 to March 21, 2010. In the United States it was added to the [[Pokémon.com|official Pokémon website]], along with the second part, on November 10, 2010. Along with the second part, they were added to the Nintendo Channel in the United Kingdom.


{{spoilers}}
In the English [[dub]], both parts were combined into a single, 10-minute short by trimming the cliffhanger ending of the first part. In {{pmin|the United States}}, the combined short was added to Pokémon TV on the [[Pokémon.com|official Pokémon website]] on November 10, 2010. In {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} and {{pmin|Germany}}, the combined short was added to the {{wp|Nintendo Channel}}.


==Synopsis==
==List of parts==
High in the skies above the [[Oblivia]] Region, two [[Pokémon Pinchers]] grunts are riding personal hover cars, chasing after a {{p|Latios}}.  Suddenly, {{ra|Ben}} flies down on a {{p|Staraptor}} to intercept their pursuit.
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After Ben urges the Latios to escape, the grunts shout at him not to get in their way and shoot lasers at him, but he manages to evade their attacks. After a moment of wondering who he is, the grunts recognize his clothing - a Pokémon Ranger!  As Ben and his Staraptor swoop down to attack, Ben thinks back to his visit to the [[Ranger Union]] just prior.
==Part 1==
[[File:Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs Part 1.png|thumb|250px|Part 1]]
===Summary===
High in the skies above the [[Oblivia]] Region, two [[Pokémon Pinchers]] grunts are riding personal hover cars, chasing after a {{p|Latios}}. Suddenly, {{ra|Ben}} flies down on a {{p|Staraptor}} to intercept their pursuit. After Ben urges the Latios to escape, the grunts shout at him not to get in their way and shoot lasers at him, but he manages to evade their attacks. After a moment of wondering who he is, the grunts recognize his clothing - a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}. As Ben and his Staraptor swoop down to attack, Ben thinks back to his visit to the [[Ranger Union]] just prior.


Ben had met up with [[Professor Hastings]] to receive his new mission, and heard from the Professor that the Pokémon Pinchers' efforts in poaching and selling Pokémon has become one of their most pressing matters. Hastings told Ben that the Pokémon Pinchers have been active in the Oblivia Region, and asked the young Ranger to head for the archipelago in order to protect the Pokémon and destroy the Pokémon Pinchers.
Ben had met up with [[Professor Hastings]] to receive his new mission, and heard from the Professor that the Pokémon Pinchers' efforts in poaching and selling Pokémon has become one of their most pressing matters. Hastings told Ben that the Pokémon Pinchers have been active in the Oblivia Region, and asked the young Ranger to head for the archipelago in order to protect the Pokémon and destroy the Pokémon Pinchers. Upon accepting the mission, Ben exited the Ranger Union to find a {{p|Staraptor}} flying above. Using his [[Capture Styler]], Ben captured the {{type|Flying}} and took off on its back towards Oblivia.


Upon accepting the mission, Ben exited the Ranger Union to find a {{p|Staraptor}} flying above.  Using his [[Capture Styler]], Ben captured the {{type2|Flying}} and took off on its back towards Oblivia.
Back in present time, Ben and Staraptor are aiming their attack towards the Pokémon Pinchers grunts, who decide to retreat and search for Latios again. Ben has no intention of letting them escape, however, and chases after them, but he is hit by a laser bolt, sending him and his Staraptor plummeting into the sea.
 
Back in present time, Ben and Staraptor are aiming their attack towards the Pokémon Pinchers grunts, who decide to retreat and search for Latios again. Ben has no intention of letting them escape, however, and chases after them, but he is hit by a laser bolt, sending him and his Staraptor plummeting into the sea.


The grunts stare in amazement for a moment before it's revealed who shot at Ben - their leader, [[Red Eyes]], who appears behind them, and who is not happy about being trailed by a Pokémon Ranger.
The grunts stare in amazement for a moment before it's revealed who shot at Ben - their leader, [[Red Eyes]], who appears behind them, and who is not happy about being trailed by a Pokémon Ranger.


Meanwhile, an unconscious Ben has washed up on [[Dolce Island]]. He eventually wakes up and, after quickly surveying his surroundings, notices a {{p|Pichu}} with a ukelele on its back watching him from a distance. The tiny {{type2|Electric}} tries to hide from view, but Ben approaches it and tries to tell it that he's no one suspicious. The Pichu attacks him in return, and a computerized voice from his Capture Styler warns Ben to proceed with caution, as the Pichu is suspicious of him. After taking in the information, Ben decides instead that he will capture the Pichu instead, in order to convince it that he is not an enemy. As he begins to capture the Pichu, the episode ends.
Meanwhile, an unconscious Ben has been washed up on [[Dolce Island]]. He eventually wakes up and, after quickly surveying his surroundings, notices [[Ukelele Pichu|a Pichu with a ukulele]] on its back watching him from a distance. The tiny {{type|Electric}} tries to hide from view, but Ben approaches it while offering his assurances. The Pichu attacks him in return, and a computerized voice from his Capture Styler warns Ben to proceed with caution, as the Pichu is suspicious of him. After taking in the information, Ben decides instead that he will capture the Pichu, in order to convince it that he is not an enemy.
 
==Major events==
* {{ra|Ben}} receives a mission to stop the [[Pokémon Pinchers]]' misdeeds.
* Ben meets [[Ukulele Pichu]] and attempts to capture it.
 
===Debuts===
* {{ra|Ben}}
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Red Eyes]]


==Characters==
===Characters===
===Humans===
====Humans====
* {{ra|Ben}}
* {{ra|Ben}}
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Red Eyes]]
* [[Red Eyes]]
* Male [[Pokémon Pinchers]] grunt (Seiyū: 古島清孝 ''[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]'')
* Male [[Pokémon Pinchers]] grunt
* Female Pokémon Pinchers grunt (Seiyū: 西墻由香 ''Yuka Nishigaki'')
* Female Pokémon Pinchers grunt


===Pokémon===
====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Ukelele Pichu]])
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Ukulele Pichu]])
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Latios}}
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* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (multiple)


== Trivia ==
===Trivia===
* As of yet, this and ''[[SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)]]'' are the shortest ever episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}}, both of which are only about ''four'' minutes long.
* This special aired between [[DP165]] and [[DP166]] in Japan.
** They're also the only episodes whose English version does not air on television; instead airing on [[Pokémon.com|the official Pokémon website]].
 
====Errors====
* The dubbed video on Pokémon.com incorrectly subtitles [[Dolce Island]] as "Dolche Island". However, the subtitles on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} and the {{DL|Wii|Nintendo Channel}} spell it correctly.
 
==Part 2==
[[File:Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs Part 2.png|thumb|250px|Part 2]]
===Summary===
{{ra|Ben}} successfully captures the [[Ukulele Pichu]], conveying his friendship and convincing it that not all humans are enemies. He learns from Pichu and [[Booker]] that the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] have captured all the Pokémon living on [[Dolce Island]], and travels by boat to [[Renbow Island]] in pursuit of them.
 
In [[Rasp Cavern]], Ben and Pichu witness the Pinchers stealing a piece of a monument with a symbol on it. Ukulele Pichu tries to fight against the Pinchers, but when the Pinchers' {{p|Cranidos}} fights back, Pichu is hurled into a wall, breaking its ukulele. The Pinchers successfully escape with the stone [[Ranger Sign]], leaving Ben and Pichu to fight Cranidos, which is under the Pinchers' control. Ben successfully captures Cranidos, releasing it back into the wild.
 
Ben and Ukulele Pichu exit Rasp Cavern in time to see the Pinchers flying away on their [[Z.Z. Flyer]]s. As they escape, dark clouds begin swirling overhead and {{p|Raikou}} appears in a thunderous rage. Ben is left wondering what is in store for him and how he will stop the Pinchers.
 
===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{ra|Ben}}
* [[Red Eyes]]
* [[Pokémon Pinchers]] Grunts
* [[Booker]] (flashback)
 
====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Ukulele Pichu]])
* {{p|Cranidos}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Combusken}} (flashback)
* {{p|Staraptor}} (flashback)


=== Errors ===
===Trivia===
* The dubbed video on Pokémon.com incorrectly subtitles [[Dolce Island]] as "Dolche Island." The one on [[Cartoon Network Video]] and the {{DL|Wii|Nintendo Channel}}, however, has the name correct.
* This special aired between [[DP166]] and [[DP167]] in Japan.


===Dub edits===
==In other languages==
* In the dub, the special was aired as one longer episode, instead of in two parts. The cliffhanger ending of this episode is trimmed and instead is shown seamlessly as one episode.
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 4 December 2023

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡 Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light) is an original short animation of the Pokémon anime based on the game with the same name. It aired in Japan in two parts as part of Pokémon Sunday, with the first part on February 28, 2010 and the second part on March 7, 2010. It was also broadcast as streaming video from TV Tokyo's Pokémon Sunday website from February 28 to March 21, 2010.

In the English dub, both parts were combined into a single, 10-minute short by trimming the cliffhanger ending of the first part. In the United States, the combined short was added to Pokémon TV on the official Pokémon website on November 10, 2010. In the United Kingdom and Germany, the combined short was added to the Nintendo Channel.

List of parts

Code Screenshot English title Japanese title US broadcast Japan broadcast Time between
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1) Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1) ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜前編＞
Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part 1) 		November 10, 2010 February 28, 2010 255 days
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2) Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2) ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜後編＞
Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part 2) 		November 10, 2010 March 7, 2010 248 days
This concludes Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

Part 1

Part 1

Summary

High in the skies above the Oblivia Region, two Pokémon Pinchers grunts are riding personal hover cars, chasing after a Latios. Suddenly, Ben flies down on a Staraptor to intercept their pursuit. After Ben urges the Latios to escape, the grunts shout at him not to get in their way and shoot lasers at him, but he manages to evade their attacks. After a moment of wondering who he is, the grunts recognize his clothing - a Pokémon Ranger. As Ben and his Staraptor swoop down to attack, Ben thinks back to his visit to the Ranger Union just prior.

Ben had met up with Professor Hastings to receive his new mission, and heard from the Professor that the Pokémon Pinchers' efforts in poaching and selling Pokémon has become one of their most pressing matters. Hastings told Ben that the Pokémon Pinchers have been active in the Oblivia Region, and asked the young Ranger to head for the archipelago in order to protect the Pokémon and destroy the Pokémon Pinchers. Upon accepting the mission, Ben exited the Ranger Union to find a Staraptor flying above. Using his Capture Styler, Ben captured the Flying-type and took off on its back towards Oblivia.

Back in present time, Ben and Staraptor are aiming their attack towards the Pokémon Pinchers grunts, who decide to retreat and search for Latios again. Ben has no intention of letting them escape, however, and chases after them, but he is hit by a laser bolt, sending him and his Staraptor plummeting into the sea.

The grunts stare in amazement for a moment before it's revealed who shot at Ben - their leader, Red Eyes, who appears behind them, and who is not happy about being trailed by a Pokémon Ranger.

Meanwhile, an unconscious Ben has been washed up on Dolce Island. He eventually wakes up and, after quickly surveying his surroundings, notices a Pichu with a ukulele on its back watching him from a distance. The tiny Electric-type tries to hide from view, but Ben approaches it while offering his assurances. The Pichu attacks him in return, and a computerized voice from his Capture Styler warns Ben to proceed with caution, as the Pichu is suspicious of him. After taking in the information, Ben decides instead that he will capture the Pichu, in order to convince it that he is not an enemy.

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

  • This special aired between DP165 and DP166 in Japan.

Errors

Part 2

Part 2

Summary

Ben successfully captures the Ukulele Pichu, conveying his friendship and convincing it that not all humans are enemies. He learns from Pichu and Booker that the Pokémon Pinchers have captured all the Pokémon living on Dolce Island, and travels by boat to Renbow Island in pursuit of them.

In Rasp Cavern, Ben and Pichu witness the Pinchers stealing a piece of a monument with a symbol on it. Ukulele Pichu tries to fight against the Pinchers, but when the Pinchers' Cranidos fights back, Pichu is hurled into a wall, breaking its ukulele. The Pinchers successfully escape with the stone Ranger Sign, leaving Ben and Pichu to fight Cranidos, which is under the Pinchers' control. Ben successfully captures Cranidos, releasing it back into the wild.

Ben and Ukulele Pichu exit Rasp Cavern in time to see the Pinchers flying away on their Z.Z. Flyers. As they escape, dark clouds begin swirling overhead and Raikou appears in a thunderous rage. Ben is left wondering what is in store for him and how he will stop the Pinchers.

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

  • This special aired between DP166 and DP167 in Japan.

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