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'''Loading the Dex!''' (Japanese: '''よロトしく、ボク、ロトム図鑑ロト！''' ''Hello, Roto, I'm the Rotom Pokédex, Roto!'') is the third episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 942nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[SM004]], in Canada on April 1, 2017, in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017, and in the United States on May 13, 2017.
 
'''Loading the Dex!''' (Japanese: '''よロトしく、ボク、ロトム図鑑ロト！''' ''Hello, Roto, I'm the Rotom Pokédex, Roto!'') is the third episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 942nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[SM004]], in Canada on April 1, 2017, in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017, and in the United States on May 13, 2017.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Professor Kukui has a gift to help Ash get started in the Alola region. It’s an unusual Pokédex that’s inhabited by the Pokémon Rotom—a Rotom Dex!
<i>Professor Kukui has a gift to help Ash get started in the Alola region. It’s an unusual Pokédex that’s inhabited by the Pokémon Rotom—a Rotom Dex!


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==Plot==
==Plot==
At an airport in Alola, a group of passengers get off a plane, including {{TRT}}. In a flashback, at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, {{an|Giovanni}} is shown bringing up several images of Pokémon found only in [[Alola]] as {{MTR}} vows to kick {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} of the boss' lap and take its place. Giovanni instructs the trio to go to Alola and collect Pokémon he hasn't seen before and fulfill the ambitions of Team Rocket. At [[Professor Kukui]]'s lab, after giving {{Ash}} his [[Pokédex]], Professor Kukui connects it to a computer system, which confuses {{AP|Pikachu}} as the lights start to flicker. Ash wonders what is going on as Professor Kukui tells him to wait and see as a {{p|Rotom}} appears. Professor Kukui tells Ash they just to wait until Rotom goes inside. As Ash wonders if this means it will go inside the Pokédex, Rotom does just that, leaving Ash curious as his [[Rotom Pokédex]] becomes active. After saying hello to the Rotom Pokédex, Ash is surprised that it can talk, as Professor Kukui asks it to provide Ash with all the help it can give. Rotom Pokédex understands and begins to boot up, telling Ash that it is equipped with an assortment of languages to communicate with people. Despite this, it doesn't understand Ash's use of the word "awesome", but Professor Kukui soon explains what it means. Professor Kukui introduces himself and explains that Ash and Pikachu are staying at his place. Rotom Pokédex takes pictures of Pikachu and {{AP|Rockruff}} and explains that it is self-learning, which Ash doesn't fully understand. The Pokédex introduces itself as a Pokédex Rotom Version and tells Ash to simply call it 'Rotom Dex'. It begins to call Ash 'User Ash', but Ash says it can just call him 'Ash', as it would be easier. Ash asks Rotom Pokédex to provide information on Pikachu, which it does, and pulls on Pikachu's tail to test it. This results in Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}} which shocks everyone.
{{TRT}} lands at an airport in the [[Alola]] [[region]], being on assignment by Giovanni to capture the resident Pokémon. At {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, he hands the [[Pokédex]] to {{Ash}}. They head into Kukui's laboratory, where Ash is greeted by a {{Rotom}} that is venturing around. After a while, Rotom charges into the Pokédex, activating it. Ash greets Rotom and is surprised when it responds in [[human]] language. Professor Kukui requests Rotom to help Ash on his {{pkmn|journey}}. Rotom understands and begins to boot up, telling Ash that it is equipped with an assortment of languages to communicate with people.
 
Professor Kukui introduces himself and explains that Ash and {{p|Pikachu}} are staying at his place. Ash also introduces his Pikachu to Rotom. Rotom takes pictures of Pikachu and {{AP|Rockruff}} and explains that it has a self-learning capability, which Ash does not fully understand. The Pokédex introduces its full name to Ash, which Ash becomes confused with the name. Rotom asks Ash to simply call it Rotom Dex, and Ash tells it to call him by "Ash". Ash asks Rotom Pokédex to provide information on Pikachu, which it does and pulls on Pikachu's tail to test it. This results in Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}} which shocks everyone. In a forest, {{an|Bewear}} is walking about and hears the bushes rustle as a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} emerges. Bewear looks at Mimikyu before moving on.


In the forest, {{an|Bewear}} is walking about and hears the bushes rustle as a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} emerges. Bewear looks at Mimikyu before moving on. {{AP|Litten}} passes the [[Pokémon School]] and watches {{DL|Samson Oak|Komala}} sleeping before moving on. In the classroom, Ash introduces Rotom Pokédex to {{ashfr|his classmates}} and they introduce themselves. {{an|Lillie}} is amazed to see a Pokédex with a Rotom inside, whilst {{an|Sophocles}} wants to examine its programming, but Rotom Pokédex quickly refuses. As [[Samson Oak]] arrives with Professor Kukui, Samson tells Ash that he has quite an interesting item with him, but Rotom Pokédex is confused by Samson's Pokémon impersonations. But {{an|Mallow}} says it is just his way of saying hello, and he likes making Pokémon gags. Rotom Pokédex soon understands and begins making a few jokes of its own. Professor Kukui starts the lesson by saying it will be about field work, and suggests to Ash that now he has his Rotom Pokédex, he should catch a {{pkmn2|Wild}} Pokémon, which leaves everyone excited. Professor Kukui says it should be a new challenge for Ash and they all have a {{m|Destiny Bond}} to help him out. The group heads out into the forest.
{{AP|Litten}} passes by the [[Pokémon School]] and watches {{DL|Samson Oak|Komala}} sleeping on a tree before moving on. In the classroom, Ash introduces Rotom Pokédex to {{ashcl}} and they introduce themselves. {{an|Lillie}} is amazed to see a Pokédex with a Rotom inside, whilst {{an|Sophocles}} wants to dismantle Rotom to examine its programming, which Rotom quickly refuses. When [[Samson Oak]] arrives with Professor Kukui, Ash introduces Rotom to the principal of the school. Rotom becomes confused by Samson's greetings. {{an|Mallow}} explains that he is saying hello, and that he likes to use Pokémon puns when talking. Rotom Pokédex soon understands and begins making a few puns of its own. Professor Kukui starts the lesson by saying that it will be about field work, and suggests to Ash that now that he has his Pokédex, he should catch a [[wild Pokémon]], which leaves everyone excited. Professor Kukui says it should be a new challenge for Ash and he will {{m|Destiny Bond}} them to help him out. Rotom starts to describe Destiny Bond's effect and reassures that they could count on it for information on Pokémon. The group heads out into the forest.


In the forest, Team Rocket are exploring and plan to catch the first Pokémon they see, but as they left {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} back at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, it will be down to Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Looking around the forest, [[Jessie]] finds it creepy as Mimikyu jumps out from behind a bush. They mistake it for Pikachu and are scared when its costume falls down slightly, but Meowth spots it isn't actually a Pikachu. Hearing Mimikyu's voice, it creeps Meowth and Wobbuffet out. [[James]] asks what Mimikyu is saying, but he refuses to translate as it is too scary. Jessie says it actually looks kind of cute and decides to catch it, throwing Meowth at it, but his {{m|Fury Swipes}} has no effect. Meowth becomes scared of Mimikyu's talk and orders it to take off its Pikachu get-up. Meowth looks under its rag and promptly faints. Meowth finds itself walking up a long tunnel and wonders where he is before spotting a light in the distance. He goes towards it and sees a {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Lopunny}} and {{p|Glaceon}} which he begins to chase, having fallen in love with them, unaware that they are illusions caused by {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}} and a {{p|Gengar}}. Meanwhile, Jessie and James are trying to wake Meowth up. In Meowth's fantasy, the Pokémon all disappear as Jessie and James throw buckets of water on Meowth to wake him up. He thanks them for bringing him back and explains what happened. They all look at Mimikyu and become nervous and run away as nearby bushes rustle as Ash and his classmates arrive.
In the forest, Team Rocket are exploring and plan to catch the first Pokémon they see, but as they left {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} back at the headquarters, it will be up to Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} to battle Pokémon. Looking around the forest, [[Jessie]] finds it creepy and that a ghost may appear out of nowhere. Upon finishing her sentence, the grass starts to rustle and a Pokémon jumps out of it. Team Rocket starts to scream until a Mimikyu lands on the ground. They mistake it for Pikachu and becomes scared when its costume falls down slightly, but Meowth spots that it isn't actually a Pikachu. Hearing Mimikyu's laughter, it creeps Meowth and Wobbuffet out. [[James]] asks what Mimikyu is saying, but he refuses to translate it as he thinks it is too scary. Jessie says it actually looks kind of cute and decides to catch it, throwing Meowth at it. As Meowth gets closer, he uses {{m|Fury Swipes}} but it has no effect on the Mimikyu. Meowth becomes afraid of what Mimikyu is saying and orders it to take off its Pikachu get-up. Meowth looks under its rag and promptly faints. Meowth finds himself walking in a long tunnel and wonders where he is before spotting a light in the distance. He runs towards it and sees a {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Lopunny}}, and {{p|Glaceon}} which he begins to chase after them, having fallen in love with them, unaware that they are illusions caused by a {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}. Meanwhile, Jessie and James are trying to wake Meowth up. In Meowth's trance, the Pokémon all disappear and he starts to fall below. Jessie and James throw buckets of water on Meowth, waking him up. He thanks them for bringing him back and explains what happened. They all look at Mimikyu in anxiety and run away after hearing rustling noises from a nearby bush. Ash and his classmates are walking into the forest, becoming increasingly excited about encountering a Pokémon in the forest.


Team Rocket notices them and their Pokémon and decide to use the opportunity to capture all their Pokémon. They all spot Mimikyu but finding Pikachu makes Mimikyu unhappy. Lillie recognizes it as being a Mimikyu from a book that she read, but Rotom Pokédex interrupts her to provide information. Meowth hears the information about a scholar who looked under a Mimikyu's rag and realizes how lucky he was, as James notices Rotom Pokédex moving by itself. Ash decides to try and catch Mimikyu and has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} which hits, but {{an|Kiawe}} is surprised that it does no damage. Mimikyu strikes back with {{m|Play Rough}} before attacking with {{m|Shadow Claw}}. Seeing how strong Mimikyu is, Ash orders an {{m|Electro Ball}} which Mimikyu sends back to Pikachu, although Pikachu manages to dodge. Team Rocket are impressed by Mimikyu's strength and Jessie decides to catch it, much to Meowth's horror. As Ash goes to order Pikachu to attack, Team Rocket interrupt and say their new {{motto}}, which Rotom Pokédex takes literally. Rotom Pokédex has no data on the super-powerful evil organisation that James says that Team Rocket is, but it is surprised to see a talking Meowth and starts to take pictures of him. None of Ash's classmates have heard of Team Rocket, but Ash explains that they are bad guys. Team Rocket don't know why Ash is in Alola, but they intend to take all of their Pokémon along with Mimikyu. With few Pokémon to use, Meowth goes to battle Pikachu with Fury Swipes as Pikachu attacks with Electro Ball but Mimikyu fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} to save Meowth from being hit. Jessie realizes that Mimikyu is helping them out, but this isn't the case as Meowth explains that Mimikyu hates Pikachu more than anything else. Jessie allows Mimikyu to attack and it fires another Shadow Ball. Jessie and James are ecstatic about what is going on as Bewear arrives and catches Jessie and James and carries them away. Rotom Pokédex informs Ash of what Bewear is, and Ash remembers encountering it [[SM001|before]]. Meowth tells Mimikyu to stop Bewear and help save Jessie and James, which Mimikyu reluctantly does, and they chase after them. Ash is disappointed at not catching Mimikyu, but Lillie says there are lots more Pokémon around. Ash and his classmates set off to catch more Pokémon.
Team Rocket notices them and their Pokémon and decides to use the opportunity to capture all their Pokémon, along with the Pokémon they will be capturing in the region. The group of students spots Mimikyu, but when Mimikyu sees Pikachu, it makes it unhappy. Lillie recognizes it as being a Mimikyu from a book that she read, but Rotom interrupts her to provide information. Meowth overhears the information about a scholar who looked under a Mimikyu's rag passing away and realizes how lucky he was, as James notices the Pokédex moving by itself. Ash decides to try and catch Mimikyu and has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} which hits, but {{an|Kiawe}} is surprised that it does no damage. Mimikyu strikes back with {{m|Play Rough}} before attacking with {{m|Shadow Claw}}. Seeing how strong Mimikyu is, Ash orders an {{m|Electro Ball}}. Mimikyu reflects the attack back to Pikachu with its tail, although Pikachu manages to dodge it. Jessie is impressed by Mimikyu's strength and decides to catch it, much to Meowth's horror. As Ash prepares to order Pikachu to attack, Team Rocket reveal themselves and recite their {{motto}}, which Rotom Pokédex takes their organization's name literally. Rotom becomes surprised to see a talking Meowth and starts taking pictures of him. None of Ash's classmates have heard of Team Rocket, but Ash explains that they are bad guys who steal Pokémon. Team Rocket exclaims that they did not know why Ash is in Alola, but they intend to take all of their Pokémon along with Mimikyu. With few Pokémon to use, Meowth goes to battle Pikachu with Fury Swipes as Pikachu attacks with Electro Ball. As the Electro Ball is about to hit, it is deflected by Mimikyu's {{m|Shadow Ball}}, saving Meowth from being hit. Jessie realizes that Mimikyu is helping them out, but this isn't the case as Meowth explains that Mimikyu has a deep hatred towards Pikachu. Jessie allows Mimikyu to attack and it begins to launch another Shadow Ball. Jessie and James are ecstatic about what is going on, however, the Bewear appears behind Jessie and James and carries them away. Rotom Pokédex informs Ash of what Bewear is, and Ash remembers encountering her [[SM001|before]]. Meowth tells Mimikyu to stop Bewear and help save Jessie and James, which Mimikyu reluctantly does, and they chase after them. Ash is disappointed at not catching Mimikyu, but Lillie says there are lots of Pokémon around. Ash and his classmates set off to find more Pokémon in the forest.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{TRT}} arrives in the [[Alola]] region, having been assigned by {{an|Giovanni}} to capture the region's unique Pokémon.
* {{TRT}} arrives in the [[Alola]] [[region]], having been assigned by {{an|Giovanni}} to capture the region's unique Pokémon.
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits Ash's new [[Pokédex]], turning it into a [[Rotom Pokédex]].
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits Ash's new [[Pokédex]], turning it into a {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have deposited {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have deposited {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}.
* Ash tries to catch a {{p|Mimikyu}}, but it decides to side with Team Rocket instead.
* Ash tries to catch a {{p|Mimikyu}}, but it decides to side with Team Rocket instead.
* {{ashfr|Ash's classmates}} encounter Team Rocket for the first time.
* {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} encounter Team Rocket for the first time.
* A {{an|Bewear}} starts following and caring for {{TRT}}.
* A {{an|Bewear}} starts following and caring for {{TRT}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotom Pokédex]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}}
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{TP|Jessie|anime|Mimikyu}})


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} (flashback)
* {{an|Giovanni}} (flashback)
* [[Professor Kukui]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Matori]] (flashback)
* [[Matori]] (flashback)
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* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotom Pokédex]]; debut)
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}}; debut)
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
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* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}}; flashback)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}}; flashback)
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Rockruff}}; taking care of)
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Ash's Rockruff|Professor Kukui's]]; taking care of)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{TP|Jessie|anime|Mimikyu}}; debut)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{TP|Jessie|anime|Mimikyu}}; debut)
* {{p|Litten}} ({{TP|Ash|anime|Litten}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{AP|anime|Litten}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; image)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Alolan form]]; image)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (image)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (image)
* {{p|Salandit}} (image)
* {{p|Salandit}} (image)
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* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which appliance will {{p|Rotom}} enter in this episode?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which appliance will {{p|Rotom}} enter in this episode?''
** Host: [[Samson Oak]]
** Host: [[Samson Oak]]
** Choices: A {{wp|washing machine}}, a [[Pokédex]], a {{wp|Mechanical fan|fan}}, a {{wp|refrigerator}}
** Choices: A {{wp|washing machine}}, a [[Pokédex]], a {{wp|Fan (machine)|fan}}, a {{wp|refrigerator}}
** Answer: A Pokédex
** Answer: A Pokédex
* Viewers could answer the Poké Problem [[Data broadcasting#Poké Problem|with their remotes]] during the first airing of SM003 and SM004 on [[TV Tokyo]] to take part in a lottery of five {{DL|Pokémon Z-Ring|Z-Ring and Z-Crystal Special Set}}s.
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the release of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* Viewers could answer the Poké Problem [[Data broadcasting#Poké Problem|with their remotes]] during the first airing of SM003 and [[SM004]] on [[TV Tokyo]] to take part in a lottery of five {{DL|Pokémon Z-Ring|Z-Ring and Z-Crystal Special Set}}s.
* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special, the Japanese comedian Abareru-kun appeared in typical Hawaiian clothes, announcing the {{DL|Data broadcasting|Poké Problem|Poké Problem data broadcast}}, {{DL|Data broadcasting|QR Code|a data broadcast that works with Pokémon Sun and Moon}}, the keyboard quiz, and information about Ash getting his first Alola Pokémon and Mimikyu's appearance.
* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special, the Japanese comedian Abareru-kun appeared in typical Hawaiian clothes, announcing the {{DL|Data broadcasting|Poké Problem|Poké Problem data broadcast}}, {{DL|Data broadcasting|QR Code|a data broadcast that works with Pokémon Sun and Moon}}, the keyboard quiz, and information about Ash getting his first Alola Pokémon and Mimikyu's appearance.
* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special viewers could take part in a [[Media:Keyword quiz SM003 SM004.png|four-characters keyword quiz]], in which ten viewers could win a New Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Edition and copies of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. The first character was も.
* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special viewers could take part in a [[Media:Keyword quiz SM003 SM004.png|four-characters keyword quiz]], in which ten viewers could win a New Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Edition and copies of Pokémon Sun and Moon. The first character was も.
* {{TRT}}'s new {{motto}}, which makes its debut in this episode, uses a remixed instrumental of ''[[Team Rocket's Team Song]]'' as its background music.
* {{TRT}}'s new {{motto}}, which makes its debut in this episode, uses a remixed instrumental of [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] as its background music.
* {{an|Sophocles}}, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} narrate the preview for the [[SM004|next episode]].
* {{an|Sophocles}}, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} narrate the preview for the [[SM004|next episode]].
* For the first time in the dub, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} read the segment for [[Who's That Pokémon?]].
* For the first time in the dub, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} read the segment for [[Who's That Pokémon?]].
* Meowth [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by commenting that they're in a family show when asked to translate what {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} said.
* Meowth [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by commenting that they're in a family show when asked to translate what {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} said.
* This marks the longest time taken for Team Rocket to debut in a [[series]], at three episodes. This surpasses their debut in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', which was the second episode of the [[original series]]. This would later be shared with ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', the third episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* Even though Mimikyu is seen using its {{a|Disguise}} [[Ability]] for the first time in this episode, its name is not confirmed until ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', 73 episodes later.
* As of this episode, [[Erica Schroeder]] takes over the role of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} from [[Kayzie Rogers]].
* As of this episode, [[Erica Schroeder]] takes over the role of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} from [[Kayzie Rogers]].
** As of this episode, every character who was part of the main cast during the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub is no longer voiced by their original actor, excluding Pikachu, who keeps his voice undubbed. It would remain this way until ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', where [[Ted Lewis]] reprises his role as {{Tracey}}.
* Meowth gains a redesign, with the outlines of his eyes now being separated instead of fully drawn similar in the games through [[Gen VI]] till [[Gen VIII]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Lopunny}} in the main series since ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 294 episodes ago.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When [[Sophocles]] runs out the door of the school with the gang, his Togedemaru goes through the wall.
* When {{an|Sophocles}} runs out the door of the school with the gang, his {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} goes through the wall.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text used in {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} is edited out in the dub.
* The Japanese text used in Team Rocket's motto is edited out in the US and International dub. The Korean and Thai dubs use their own text.
* In the Brazilian dub, when [[Professor Kukui]] speaks about field work, {{an|Mallow}} says "Eu amo fogos de artifício", wich means "I love fireworks", wich makes her line pointless in the context.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian dub, when {{an|Professor Kukui}} talks about field work, {{an|Mallow}}'s line is mistranslated as, "{{tt|Eu amo fogos de artifício|I love fireworks}}", making the line unrelated to the context.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when Meowth is asked to translate what Mimikyu is saying, he says he does not dare to say it out loud. In the English dub, Meowth [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by stating that it is a family show.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 12:42, 17 March 2024

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Loading the Dex!
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SM003   EP942
よロトしく、ボク、ロトム図鑑ロト！
Hello, Roto, I'm the Rotom Pokédex, Roto!
First broadcast
Japan November 24, 2016
United States May 13, 2017
English themes
Opening Under The Alolan Sun
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アローラ!!
Ending ポーズ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 松井亜弥 Aya Matsui
Storyboard 牧野吉高 Yoshitaka Makino
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation directors 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Loading the Dex! (Japanese: よロトしく、ボク、ロトム図鑑ロト！ Hello, Roto, I'm the Rotom Pokédex, Roto!) is the third episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 942nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside SM004, in Canada on April 1, 2017, in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017, and in the United States on May 13, 2017.

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Blurb

Professor Kukui has a gift to help Ash get started in the Alola region. It’s an unusual Pokédex that’s inhabited by the Pokémon Rotom—a Rotom Dex!

Team Rocket is just getting started in Alola, too, and their first meeting with a new Pokémon turns frightening when a mysterious Mimikyu draws Meowth into a nightmare. But when they encounter Ash and his classmates, Mimikyu decides to battle on Team Rocket’s side—until an enormous Bewear grabs Jessie and James and carries them off.

Ash is a little disappointed that he couldn’t catch Mimikyu, but he soon sets off in search of more new Pokémon!

Plot

Team Rocket lands at an airport in the Alola region, being on assignment by Giovanni to capture the resident Pokémon. At Professor Kukui's house, he hands the Pokédex to Ash. They head into Kukui's laboratory, where Ash is greeted by a Rotom that is venturing around. After a while, Rotom charges into the Pokédex, activating it. Ash greets Rotom and is surprised when it responds in human language. Professor Kukui requests Rotom to help Ash on his journey. Rotom understands and begins to boot up, telling Ash that it is equipped with an assortment of languages to communicate with people.

Professor Kukui introduces himself and explains that Ash and Pikachu are staying at his place. Ash also introduces his Pikachu to Rotom. Rotom takes pictures of Pikachu and Rockruff and explains that it has a self-learning capability, which Ash does not fully understand. The Pokédex introduces its full name to Ash, which Ash becomes confused with the name. Rotom asks Ash to simply call it Rotom Dex, and Ash tells it to call him by "Ash". Ash asks Rotom Pokédex to provide information on Pikachu, which it does and pulls on Pikachu's tail to test it. This results in Pikachu using Thunderbolt which shocks everyone. In a forest, Bewear is walking about and hears the bushes rustle as a Mimikyu emerges. Bewear looks at Mimikyu before moving on.

Litten passes by the Pokémon School and watches Komala sleeping on a tree before moving on. In the classroom, Ash introduces Rotom Pokédex to his classmates and they introduce themselves. Lillie is amazed to see a Pokédex with a Rotom inside, whilst Sophocles wants to dismantle Rotom to examine its programming, which Rotom quickly refuses. When Samson Oak arrives with Professor Kukui, Ash introduces Rotom to the principal of the school. Rotom becomes confused by Samson's greetings. Mallow explains that he is saying hello, and that he likes to use Pokémon puns when talking. Rotom Pokédex soon understands and begins making a few puns of its own. Professor Kukui starts the lesson by saying that it will be about field work, and suggests to Ash that now that he has his Pokédex, he should catch a wild Pokémon, which leaves everyone excited. Professor Kukui says it should be a new challenge for Ash and he will Destiny Bond them to help him out. Rotom starts to describe Destiny Bond's effect and reassures that they could count on it for information on Pokémon. The group heads out into the forest.

In the forest, Team Rocket are exploring and plan to catch the first Pokémon they see, but as they left Gourgeist and Inkay back at the headquarters, it will be up to Meowth and Wobbuffet to battle Pokémon. Looking around the forest, Jessie finds it creepy and that a ghost may appear out of nowhere. Upon finishing her sentence, the grass starts to rustle and a Pokémon jumps out of it. Team Rocket starts to scream until a Mimikyu lands on the ground. They mistake it for Pikachu and becomes scared when its costume falls down slightly, but Meowth spots that it isn't actually a Pikachu. Hearing Mimikyu's laughter, it creeps Meowth and Wobbuffet out. James asks what Mimikyu is saying, but he refuses to translate it as he thinks it is too scary. Jessie says it actually looks kind of cute and decides to catch it, throwing Meowth at it. As Meowth gets closer, he uses Fury Swipes but it has no effect on the Mimikyu. Meowth becomes afraid of what Mimikyu is saying and orders it to take off its Pikachu get-up. Meowth looks under its rag and promptly faints. Meowth finds himself walking in a long tunnel and wonders where he is before spotting a light in the distance. He runs towards it and sees a Gardevoir, Lopunny, and Glaceon which he begins to chase after them, having fallen in love with them, unaware that they are illusions caused by a Gastly, Haunter and Gengar. Meanwhile, Jessie and James are trying to wake Meowth up. In Meowth's trance, the Pokémon all disappear and he starts to fall below. Jessie and James throw buckets of water on Meowth, waking him up. He thanks them for bringing him back and explains what happened. They all look at Mimikyu in anxiety and run away after hearing rustling noises from a nearby bush. Ash and his classmates are walking into the forest, becoming increasingly excited about encountering a Pokémon in the forest.

Team Rocket notices them and their Pokémon and decides to use the opportunity to capture all their Pokémon, along with the Pokémon they will be capturing in the region. The group of students spots Mimikyu, but when Mimikyu sees Pikachu, it makes it unhappy. Lillie recognizes it as being a Mimikyu from a book that she read, but Rotom interrupts her to provide information. Meowth overhears the information about a scholar who looked under a Mimikyu's rag passing away and realizes how lucky he was, as James notices the Pokédex moving by itself. Ash decides to try and catch Mimikyu and has Pikachu use Iron Tail which hits, but Kiawe is surprised that it does no damage. Mimikyu strikes back with Play Rough before attacking with Shadow Claw. Seeing how strong Mimikyu is, Ash orders an Electro Ball. Mimikyu reflects the attack back to Pikachu with its tail, although Pikachu manages to dodge it. Jessie is impressed by Mimikyu's strength and decides to catch it, much to Meowth's horror. As Ash prepares to order Pikachu to attack, Team Rocket reveal themselves and recite their motto, which Rotom Pokédex takes their organization's name literally. Rotom becomes surprised to see a talking Meowth and starts taking pictures of him. None of Ash's classmates have heard of Team Rocket, but Ash explains that they are bad guys who steal Pokémon. Team Rocket exclaims that they did not know why Ash is in Alola, but they intend to take all of their Pokémon along with Mimikyu. With few Pokémon to use, Meowth goes to battle Pikachu with Fury Swipes as Pikachu attacks with Electro Ball. As the Electro Ball is about to hit, it is deflected by Mimikyu's Shadow Ball, saving Meowth from being hit. Jessie realizes that Mimikyu is helping them out, but this isn't the case as Meowth explains that Mimikyu has a deep hatred towards Pikachu. Jessie allows Mimikyu to attack and it begins to launch another Shadow Ball. Jessie and James are ecstatic about what is going on, however, the Bewear appears behind Jessie and James and carries them away. Rotom Pokédex informs Ash of what Bewear is, and Ash remembers encountering her before. Meowth tells Mimikyu to stop Bewear and help save Jessie and James, which Mimikyu reluctantly does, and they chase after them. Ash is disappointed at not catching Mimikyu, but Lillie says there are lots of Pokémon around. Ash and his classmates set off to find more Pokémon in the forest.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Mimikyu (US and international), Rockruff (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • When Sophocles runs out the door of the school with the gang, his Togedemaru goes through the wall.

Dub edits

  • The Japanese text used in Team Rocket's motto is edited out in the US and International dub. The Korean and Thai dubs use their own text.
  • In the Brazilian dub, when Professor Kukui talks about field work, Mallow's line is mistranslated as, "Eu amo fogos de artifício", making the line unrelated to the context.
  • In the Swedish dub, when Meowth is asked to translate what Mimikyu is saying, he says he does not dare to say it out loud. In the English dub, Meowth breaks the fourth wall by stating that it is a family show.

In other languages



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