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'''Acting True to Form!''' (Japanese: '''悪のニャースはアローラニャース！？''' ''The Evil {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}} is an Alolan Nyarth!?'') is the 62nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,001st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 15, 2018, in New Zealand on June 27, 2018, and is scheduled to air in Canada on July 14, 2018, and in the United States on July 23, 2018.
'''Acting True to Form!''' (Japanese: '''悪のニャースはアローラニャース！？''' ''The Evil {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}} is an Alolan Nyarth!?'') is the 62nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,001st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 15, 2018, in New Zealand on June 27, 2018, in Canada on July 14, 2018, and in the United States on July 23, 2018.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>When Team Rocket encounters an Alolan Meowth, Jessie and James admire its clever demeanor—but our Meowth knows from experience that this lookalike is only looking out for number one! To Meowth’s chagrin, Jessie and James want Alolan Meowth to join Team Rocket, and it even comes up with a plan to catch Pikachu once and for all. But when the plan’s set into motion, Alolan Meowth is nowhere to be found! When it reappears at Team Rocket Headquarters with the Boss, Jessie and James realize they’ve been had. Meowth is filled with jealousy, but he can also breathe a sigh of relief, as things are back to normal again!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
While {{Ash}} and his Pokémon over-indulge in a bowl of baked goods, at {{an|Bewear}}'s den, {{MTR}} looks forward to sampling his limited-edition ice cream. He opens the freezer draw only to find it missing, only to find [[Jessie]] holding the empty cup. Meowth confronts her, though she unapologetically thanks him and dismisses his anguish. Meowth runs off in tears and exclaims his hatred for Jessie, His escape ends when after he falls into a muddy pond, and meanwhile Jessie and [[James]] are out searching for him.
While {{Ash}} and his Pokémon overindulge in a bowl of baked goods, at {{an|Bewear}}'s den, {{MTR}} looks forward to sampling his limited-edition ice cream. He opens the freezer draw, only to find the ice cream missing, too late noticing [[Jessie]] holding the empty cup. Meowth confronts her, though she thanks him and dismisses his anguish. Meowth runs off in tears and exclaims his hatred for Jessie. His escape ends when after he falls into a muddy pond, while Jessie and [[James]] are out searching for him.


Meowth sees that an {{alo|Meowth}} has come to his aid. Though in reality, the Alolan Meowth allows him to fall back into the mud just as Jessie and James arrive on the scene. Jessie asks James to buy Meowth a replacement, before they call over the Alolan Meowth, thinking he is just covered in mud, to return home. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} realizes something doesn’t seem right about the Meowth, but returns to base anyway just as Meowth emerges from the swamp.
Meowth sees that an [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{TP|Matori|Meowth}} has come to his aid. However, when he extends his paw for the Alolan Meowth, it pulls back and lets him fall back into the mud, just as Jessie and James arrive on the scene. Jessie asks James to buy Meowth a replacement, before they call over the Alolan Meowth, thinking he is their Meowth covered in mud, to return home. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} realizes something doesn't seem right about Meowth, but returns to base anyway, just as Meowth emerges from the mud.


The Alolan Meowth's eyes light up, seeing the stockpile of berries at {{TRT}}'s base. Jessie says that she is thirsty, and with that the Alolan Meowth fetches her a juice and also notices the container of Poke Balls on the table. Without even a command, it polishes and proudly displays the six Poke Balls on a stand, impressing James. The mud-encrusted Meowth confront his teammates and proclaims the other Meowth is an imposter. The two Meowth stare at each other, until the Alolan Meowth bows which Jessie comments on its elegance. James flicks through his book, and identifies the darker Meowth as an Alolan variant. Meowth reluctantly translates the Alolan Meowth’s speech, which states it would like to join Team Rocket seeing them as ideal Trainers, which only infuriates Meowth. James adds that the Alolan variety is a {{type|Dark}}, which Jessie realises would be ideal to use her [[Darkinium Z]] Crystal. Alolan Meowth impresses Jessie and James after it performs the Z-Move pose, it then asks if the duo have a [[Z-Ring]]. Even without the Z-Ring, Jessie remains determined to have the Alolan Meowth join their team. It replies that it needs more time to consider who it would like to have as its master. Jessie agrees, believing that the Alolan Meowth is still eager to join them.
The Alolan Meowth's eyes light up, seeing the stockpile of {{Berries}} and the equipment at {{TRT}}'s base. Jessie says that she is thirsty, and with that the Alolan Meowth fetches her a juice and also notices the box containing James's [[Poké Ball]] collection on the table. Without even a command, it polishes and proudly displays the six Poké Balls on a stand, impressing James. The mud-encrusted Meowth confront his teammates and proclaims the other Meowth is an impostor. The two Meowth stare at each other, until the Alolan Meowth bows, with Jessie commenting on its elegance. James flicks through his book, and identifies the darker Meowth as an Alolan variant. Meowth reluctantly translates the Alolan Meowth's speech, which states it would like to join Team Rocket seeing them as ideal Trainers, which only infuriates Meowth. James adds that the Alolan variety is a {{t|Dark}} type, which Jessie realizes would be ideal to use their [[Darkinium Z]] [[Z-Crystal|Crystal]]. Alolan Meowth impresses Jessie and James after it performs the [[Z-Move]] pose, and then asks if the duo have a [[Z-Ring]]. Even without the Z-Ring, Jessie remains determined to have the Alolan Meowth join their team. It replies that it needs more time to consider who it would like to have as its master. Jessie agrees, believing that the Alolan Meowth is still eager to join them.


Suddenly a call comes through from Team Rocket Headquarters. {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Matori]] request their activities report. The Alolan Meowth walks to the centre, catching Giovanni's eye in the process. Jessie explains that they are still investigating its power, Matori reminds the trio that she still requires their report much to Jessie's frustration, before signing off. Meowth’s hatred for the other Meowth is growing, though he maintains his anguish with [[Giovanni's Persian]]. Seeing Giovanni having taken a liking to the Alolan Meowth, Jessie and James’ are more confident that they will have new results to report.
Suddenly a call comes through from the {{an|Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket Headquarters}}. {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Matori]] request their activities report. The Alolan Meowth walks to the center, catching Giovanni's eye in the process. Jessie explains that they are still investigating its power, Matori reminds the trio that she still requires their report, much to Jessie's frustration, before signing off. Meowth's hatred for the other Meowth is growing, though he maintains his anguish with [[Giovanni's Persian]]. Seeing Giovanni having taken a liking to the Alolan Meowth, Jessie and James are more confident that they will have new results to report.


Meowth continues to find the Alolan Meowth is suspicious, though his train of thought is interrupted by {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} who reveals its real form to him. Meowth falls into an ice cream filled trance before being violently awakened by Wobbuffet. He wakes up to overhear Jessie and James explain to Alolan Meowth about {{AP|Pikachu}} and the twerp that stop them. Meowth demands to know what they are doing, but Jessie signals to him that they already have a plan and to be quiet.  
Meowth continues to find the Alolan Meowth is suspicious, though his train of thought is interrupted when the Alolan Meowth trips {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, revealing its real form to him. Meowth falls into an ice cream-filled trance before being awakened by a violent shaking from Wobbuffet. He wakes up to overhear Jessie and James explain to Alolan Meowth about {{AP|Pikachu}} and the twerp that stop them. Meowth demands to know what they are doing, but Jessie signals to him that they already have a plan and to be quiet.


Meowth retires himself to {{p|Oranguru}}'s bar and continues to wonder about the plan. Oranguru refuses to serve Meowth another drink, though concedes after hearing his anguish and inner turmoil, this only causes Meowth to burst into more tears. Oranguru pats his head, and eventually Meowth recovers his resolve with a plan to make the Alolan Meowth seem useless. Soon after Meowth re-enter's Bewear's den to confront the Alolan Meowth, he asks it to meet him at the [[Pokémon School]] in the next hour before walking away. Little did he know that the Alolan Meowth was just scanning through Team Rocket’s member data.
Meowth retires himself to [[Oranguru's Café]] and continues to wonder about the plan. {{an|Oranguru}} refuses to serve Meowth another drink, though concedes after hearing his anguish and inner turmoil, this only causes Meowth to burst into more tears. Oranguru pats his head, and eventually Meowth recovers his resolve with a plan to make the Alolan Meowth seem useless. Soon after Meowth re-enters Bewear's den to confront the Alolan Meowth, he asks it to meet him at the [[Pokémon School]] in the next hour before walking away, failing to notice that the Alolan Meowth was just scanning through Team Rocket's member data.


At school, Ash is in the midst of a Double Battle against {{an|Kiawe}}. {{AP|Lycanroc}} rushes towards {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} with {{m|Bite}}, but {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} intercepts. Marowak {{m|Iron Head}} hits Lycanroc, but it is hurt and sent into Turtonator’s chest cavity by {{AP| Litten}}'s {{m| Fire Fang}}. Ash praises Litten, while Kiawe's Marowak and Turtonator argue with each other. Suddenly, {{AP|Pikachu}} scream alerts everyone to Meowth who has grabbed Ash's backpack, containing {{AP|Rowlet}}. Meowth teases Pikachu before starting to run and everyone gives chase. Meowth makes it to the outside of the school, drops the bag in front of the Alolan Meowth and flees into nearby bushes to hide. The students stumble upon the set-up, and {{an|Mallow}} informs Ash that he is seeing an Alolan Meowth. Just as Meowth had planned, Ash suspects the Alolan Meowth is a part of Team Rocket and goes on the attack.  
At school, Ash is in the midst of a Double Battle against {{an|Kiawe}}. {{AP|Lycanroc}} rushes towards {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} with {{m|Bite}}, but {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} intercepts. Marowak {{m|Iron Head}} hits Lycanroc, but it is hurt and sent into Turtonator's chest cavity by {{AP|Litten}}'s {{m|Fire Fang}}. Ash praises Litten, while Kiawe's Marowak and Turtonator argue with each other. Suddenly, Pikachu scream alerts everyone to Meowth who has grabbed Ash's backpack, containing {{AP|Rowlet}}. Meowth teases Pikachu before starting to run and everyone gives chase. Meowth makes it to the outside of the school, drops the bag in front of the Alolan Meowth and flees into nearby bushes to hide. The students stumble upon the set-up, and {{an|Mallow}} informs Ash that he is seeing an Alolan Meowth. Just as Meowth had planned, Ash suspects the Alolan Meowth is a part of Team Rocket and goes on the attack.  


Alolan Meowth moves the backpack further away before beckoning Ash to attack it. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Alolan Meowth responds with {{m|Feint}}. Alolan Meowth follows it up with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which sends the group scrambling for cover. {{an|Sophocles}} has {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} absorb the electricity. The coast seems clear, but the regrouped students are once again taken by surprise, and fall into a pitfall trap. Ash assures Pikachu that he is fine, but then Pikachu comes under attack from Alolan Meowth before finding itself trapped in a glass capsule. Jessie and James appear and inform Meowth that Alolan Meowth used him as bait for their plan. Team Rocket leave the scene, with Meowth following them in despair. Still in the pit, Kiawe calls on his Turtonator to get them out, though its sheer size begins to crush everyone. Despite Kiawe's warning to avoid Turtonator's spikes, Ash accidentally steps on one causing everyone to be sent flying out of the pit. The group’s attention turns to finding Team Rocket, fortunately Rowlet knows the way.  
Alolan Meowth moves the backpack further away before beckoning Ash to attack it. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Alolan Meowth responds with {{m|Feint}}, surprising Pikachu and stopping his attack on its tracks. Alolan Meowth then follows up with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which sends the group scrambling for cover. {{an|Sophocles}} has {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} absorb the electricity with {{a|Lightning Rod}}. The coast seems clear, but the regrouped students are once again taken by surprise, and fall into a pitfall trap. Ash assures Pikachu that he is fine, but then Pikachu comes under attack from Alolan Meowth before finding itself trapped in a glass capsule. Jessie and James appear and inform Meowth that Alolan Meowth used him as bait for their plan. Team Rocket leave the scene, with Meowth following them in despair. Still in the pit, Kiawe calls on his Turtonator to get them out, though its sheer size begins to crush everyone. Despite Kiawe's warning to avoid Turtonator's spikes, Ash accidentally steps on one while trying to climb out, causing everyone to be sent flying out of the pit by the ensuing explosion. The group's attention turns to finding Team Rocket, and fortunately Rowlet knows the way.  


Ash and his friends come across Team Rocket in the forest, who were busy admiring their successful capture and Alolan Meowth’s plan. Jessie calls on Mimikyu, while James summon his {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, and much to Jessie's despair it latches onto James' head. Jessie calls for Mimikyu to attack, though its revenge takes control and it frees Pikachu from his capsule. Jessie scolds it, but Mimikyu simply turns to the side to ignore her anguish. James recovers from his poisoning, and has Mareanie use {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but the attack collides with Lycanroc's {{m|Rock Throw}}. Jessie orders the two Meowth to attack, though the Alolan Meowth pushes Meowth forward. Seeing this as an opportunity to shine, Meowth has his claws ready to attack just as Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}. Team Rocket calls on Alolan Meowth’s assistance, only to find it has abandoned the scene, which Meowth shrugs off and notes it couldn’t be trusted. Pikachu attack hits, and Team Rocket are almost sent blasting off, though Bewear intervenes and rescues them instead.  
Ash and his friends come across Team Rocket in the forest, who were busy admiring their successful capture and Alolan Meowth's plan. Jessie calls on Mimikyu, while James summon his {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, and much to Jessie's despair it latches onto James's head. Jessie calls for Mimikyu to attack, though its revenge takes control and it frees Pikachu from his capsule. Jessie scolds it, but Mimikyu simply turns to the side to ignore her anguish. James recovers from his poisoning, and has Mareanie use {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but the attack collides with Lycanroc's {{m|Rock Throw}}. Jessie orders the two Meowth to attack, though the Alolan Meowth pushes Meowth forward. Seeing this as an opportunity to shine, Meowth has his claws ready to attack just as Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}. Team Rocket calls on Alolan Meowth's assistance, only to find it has abandoned the scene, which Meowth shrugs off and notes it couldn't be trusted. Pikachu attack hits, and Team Rocket are almost sent blasting off, though Bewear intervenes and rescues them instead.  


Back at Bewear's den, James says that Alolan Meowth has not returned yet. Meowth is relieved, and assures Jessie and James that they only need him around. Suddenly a call from headquarters comes through. Giovanni is pleased with their efforts, zooming out to show the Alolan Meowth standing next to Matori. Matori explains that the Pokemon has proven to be craft and she has since made it her assistant, before the call ends. Team Rocket are left in shock at the latest development. Suddenly another call comes through, this time it is the Alolan Meowth. They soon realise that they had been used as a stepping stone to get promoted into a higher rank within Team Rocket, infuriating Jessie though Meowth manages to shrug it off. Sometime later, they all realise that the Alolan Meowth broke Meowth’s money box in order to afford a plane trip to [[Kanto]].
Back at Bewear's den, James says that Alolan Meowth has not returned yet. Meowth is relieved, and assures Jessie and James that they only need him around. Suddenly a call from the headquarters comes through. Giovanni is pleased with their efforts, zooming out to show the Alolan Meowth standing next to Matori. Matori explains that the Pokémon has proven to be crafty and she has since made it her assistant, before the call ends. Team Rocket are left in shock at the latest development. Suddenly another call comes through, this time from the Alolan Meowth. They soon realize that it had used them as a stepping stone to get promoted into a higher rank within Team Rocket, infuriating Jessie, though Meowth manages to shrug it off.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[James]] is revealed to own a {{ball|Great|Great}}, {{ball|Ultra|Ultra}}, {{ball|Premier|Premier}}, {{ball|Dusk|Dusk}}, {{ball|Heal|Heal}}, and {{ball|Quick}}.
* [[James]] is revealed to own a [[Great Ball|Great]], [[Ultra Ball|Ultra]], [[Premier Ball|Premier]], [[Dusk Ball|Dusk]], [[Heal Ball|Heal]], and [[Quick Ball]].
* {{TRT}} learns that they need a [[Z-Ring]] in order to use their [[Darkinium Z]].
* {{TRT}} learns that they need a [[Z-Ring]] in order to use their [[Darkinium Z]].
* An {{alo|Meowth}} joins [[Team Rocket]] and travels to the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} in [[Kanto]], where it is appointed as [[Matori]]'s assistant.
* An [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{TP|Matori|Meowth}} joins [[Team Rocket]] and travels to the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} in [[Kanto]], where it is appointed as [[Matori]]'s assistant.
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* {{an|Giovanni}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Matori]]
* [[Matori]]
* [[Professor Kukui]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM062.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Meowth}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Meowth}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Matori]]'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; new; debut)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Matori|Meowth}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; new; debut)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Oranguru|anime}})
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{an|Oranguru|anime}})
* {{p|Morelull}}
* {{p|Morelull}}
* {{p|Shiinotic}}
* {{p|Shiinotic}}
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** Answer: Alolan Meowth
** Answer: Alolan Meowth
* When demonstrating how to perform [[Z-Move]]s, {{alo|Meowth}} briefly does the transformation pose of {{wp|Kamen Rider|Kamen Rider 1}} before switching to the pose for {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}.
* When demonstrating how to perform [[Z-Move]]s, {{alo|Meowth}} briefly does the transformation pose of {{wp|Kamen Rider|Kamen Rider 1}} before switching to the pose for {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}.
* This episode marks the anime debut of {{ball|Quick}}s.
* This episode marks the {{pkmn|anime}} debut of the [[Quick Ball]] outside of credit songs.
* [[Professor Kukui|Masked Royal]] and {{p|Incineroar}} narrate the preview for the [[SM063|next episode]].
* [[Giovanni's Persian]] receives a dubbed voice for the first time.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] in the dub.
* {{an|Professor Kukui|The Masked Royal}} and {{p|Incineroar}} narrate the preview for the [[SM063|next episode]].
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.


===Errors===
===Errors===
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}'s name when {{AP|Pikachu}} is about to use the move is edited out in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|惡屬性喵喵是阿羅拉喵喵！？|The Dark-type Meowth is an Alolan Meowth!?}}
|cs={{tt|Vše v souladu s formou!|All in accordance with the form!}}
|da={{tt|En udspekuleret dobbeltgænger!|A cunning doppelgänger!}}
|nl={{tt|Je ware aard tonen!|Showing your true nature!}}
|fi={{tt|Muodon vuoksi!|For the shape/form!}}
|fr={{tt|Une autre forme de Miaouss !|Another form of Meowth!}}
|de={{tt|Gut in Form!|In good shape!}}
|he={{tt|!מתנהג לפי הצורה|Acting True to the Form!}}
|it={{tt|La forma non mente!|The form doesn't lie!}}
|ko={{tt|악의 나옹은 알로라나옹!?|The Dark-type Meowth is an Alolan Meowth!?}}
|no={{tt|Akkurat som forventet!|Just as expected!}}
|pl={{tt|Wszystko w zgodzie z formą!|Everything true to form!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Agindo como se espera!|Acting as expected!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Fiel a si próprio!|True to itself!}}
|ru={{tt|Верный своей форме!|Its true form!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Actuando fiel a la forma!|Acting true to the form!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Comportándose de una forma adecuada!|Behaving in an appropriate way!}}
|sv={{tt|En Slug Dubbelgångare!|A Cunning Doppelgänger!}}
|th={{tt|เนียสที่ชั่วร้าย คืออโลลาเนียส!?|The Evil Nyarth is an Alolan Nyarth!?}}
|tr={{tt|Beklediği Gibi Davranmak!|Acting As It Wanted}}
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SM062   EP1001
悪のニャースはアローラニャース！？
The Evil Nyarth is an Alolan Nyarth!?
First broadcast
Japan February 15, 2018
United States July 23, 2018
English themes
Opening Under The Alolan Moon
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening 未来コネクション
Ending ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 面出明美 Akemi Omode
Storyboard 小柴純弥 Junya Koshiba
Assistant director 尼野浩正 Hiromasa Amano
Animation directors 大橋藍人 Aito Ōhashi
村田理 Osamu Murata
No additional credits are available at this time.

Acting True to Form! (Japanese: 悪のニャースはアローラニャース！？ The Evil Nyarth is an Alolan Nyarth!?) is the 62nd episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,001st episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on February 15, 2018, in New Zealand on June 27, 2018, in Canada on July 14, 2018, and in the United States on July 23, 2018.

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Blurb

When Team Rocket encounters an Alolan Meowth, Jessie and James admire its clever demeanor—but our Meowth knows from experience that this lookalike is only looking out for number one! To Meowth’s chagrin, Jessie and James want Alolan Meowth to join Team Rocket, and it even comes up with a plan to catch Pikachu once and for all. But when the plan’s set into motion, Alolan Meowth is nowhere to be found! When it reappears at Team Rocket Headquarters with the Boss, Jessie and James realize they’ve been had. Meowth is filled with jealousy, but he can also breathe a sigh of relief, as things are back to normal again!

Plot

While Ash and his Pokémon overindulge in a bowl of baked goods, at Bewear's den, Meowth looks forward to sampling his limited-edition ice cream. He opens the freezer draw, only to find the ice cream missing, too late noticing Jessie holding the empty cup. Meowth confronts her, though she thanks him and dismisses his anguish. Meowth runs off in tears and exclaims his hatred for Jessie. His escape ends when after he falls into a muddy pond, while Jessie and James are out searching for him.

Meowth sees that an Alolan Meowth has come to his aid. However, when he extends his paw for the Alolan Meowth, it pulls back and lets him fall back into the mud, just as Jessie and James arrive on the scene. Jessie asks James to buy Meowth a replacement, before they call over the Alolan Meowth, thinking he is their Meowth covered in mud, to return home. Wobbuffet realizes something doesn't seem right about Meowth, but returns to base anyway, just as Meowth emerges from the mud.

The Alolan Meowth's eyes light up, seeing the stockpile of Berries and the equipment at Team Rocket's base. Jessie says that she is thirsty, and with that the Alolan Meowth fetches her a juice and also notices the box containing James's Poké Ball collection on the table. Without even a command, it polishes and proudly displays the six Poké Balls on a stand, impressing James. The mud-encrusted Meowth confront his teammates and proclaims the other Meowth is an impostor. The two Meowth stare at each other, until the Alolan Meowth bows, with Jessie commenting on its elegance. James flicks through his book, and identifies the darker Meowth as an Alolan variant. Meowth reluctantly translates the Alolan Meowth's speech, which states it would like to join Team Rocket seeing them as ideal Trainers, which only infuriates Meowth. James adds that the Alolan variety is a Dark type, which Jessie realizes would be ideal to use their Darkinium Z Crystal. Alolan Meowth impresses Jessie and James after it performs the Z-Move pose, and then asks if the duo have a Z-Ring. Even without the Z-Ring, Jessie remains determined to have the Alolan Meowth join their team. It replies that it needs more time to consider who it would like to have as its master. Jessie agrees, believing that the Alolan Meowth is still eager to join them.

Suddenly a call comes through from the Team Rocket Headquarters. Giovanni and Matori request their activities report. The Alolan Meowth walks to the center, catching Giovanni's eye in the process. Jessie explains that they are still investigating its power, Matori reminds the trio that she still requires their report, much to Jessie's frustration, before signing off. Meowth's hatred for the other Meowth is growing, though he maintains his anguish with Giovanni's Persian. Seeing Giovanni having taken a liking to the Alolan Meowth, Jessie and James are more confident that they will have new results to report.

Meowth continues to find the Alolan Meowth is suspicious, though his train of thought is interrupted when the Alolan Meowth trips Mimikyu, revealing its real form to him. Meowth falls into an ice cream-filled trance before being awakened by a violent shaking from Wobbuffet. He wakes up to overhear Jessie and James explain to Alolan Meowth about Pikachu and the twerp that stop them. Meowth demands to know what they are doing, but Jessie signals to him that they already have a plan and to be quiet.

Meowth retires himself to Oranguru's Café and continues to wonder about the plan. Oranguru refuses to serve Meowth another drink, though concedes after hearing his anguish and inner turmoil, this only causes Meowth to burst into more tears. Oranguru pats his head, and eventually Meowth recovers his resolve with a plan to make the Alolan Meowth seem useless. Soon after Meowth re-enters Bewear's den to confront the Alolan Meowth, he asks it to meet him at the Pokémon School in the next hour before walking away, failing to notice that the Alolan Meowth was just scanning through Team Rocket's member data.

At school, Ash is in the midst of a Double Battle against Kiawe. Lycanroc rushes towards Marowak with Bite, but Turtonator's Flamethrower intercepts. Marowak Iron Head hits Lycanroc, but it is hurt and sent into Turtonator's chest cavity by Litten's Fire Fang. Ash praises Litten, while Kiawe's Marowak and Turtonator argue with each other. Suddenly, Pikachu scream alerts everyone to Meowth who has grabbed Ash's backpack, containing Rowlet. Meowth teases Pikachu before starting to run and everyone gives chase. Meowth makes it to the outside of the school, drops the bag in front of the Alolan Meowth and flees into nearby bushes to hide. The students stumble upon the set-up, and Mallow informs Ash that he is seeing an Alolan Meowth. Just as Meowth had planned, Ash suspects the Alolan Meowth is a part of Team Rocket and goes on the attack.

Alolan Meowth moves the backpack further away before beckoning Ash to attack it. Pikachu uses Quick Attack, but Alolan Meowth responds with Feint, surprising Pikachu and stopping his attack on its tracks. Alolan Meowth then follows up with a Thunderbolt, which sends the group scrambling for cover. Sophocles has Togedemaru absorb the electricity with Lightning Rod. The coast seems clear, but the regrouped students are once again taken by surprise, and fall into a pitfall trap. Ash assures Pikachu that he is fine, but then Pikachu comes under attack from Alolan Meowth before finding itself trapped in a glass capsule. Jessie and James appear and inform Meowth that Alolan Meowth used him as bait for their plan. Team Rocket leave the scene, with Meowth following them in despair. Still in the pit, Kiawe calls on his Turtonator to get them out, though its sheer size begins to crush everyone. Despite Kiawe's warning to avoid Turtonator's spikes, Ash accidentally steps on one while trying to climb out, causing everyone to be sent flying out of the pit by the ensuing explosion. The group's attention turns to finding Team Rocket, and fortunately Rowlet knows the way.

Ash and his friends come across Team Rocket in the forest, who were busy admiring their successful capture and Alolan Meowth's plan. Jessie calls on Mimikyu, while James summon his Mareanie, and much to Jessie's despair it latches onto James's head. Jessie calls for Mimikyu to attack, though its revenge takes control and it frees Pikachu from his capsule. Jessie scolds it, but Mimikyu simply turns to the side to ignore her anguish. James recovers from his poisoning, and has Mareanie use Sludge Bomb, but the attack collides with Lycanroc's Rock Throw. Jessie orders the two Meowth to attack, though the Alolan Meowth pushes Meowth forward. Seeing this as an opportunity to shine, Meowth has his claws ready to attack just as Ash orders Pikachu to use Gigavolt Havoc. Team Rocket calls on Alolan Meowth's assistance, only to find it has abandoned the scene, which Meowth shrugs off and notes it couldn't be trusted. Pikachu attack hits, and Team Rocket are almost sent blasting off, though Bewear intervenes and rescues them instead.

Back at Bewear's den, James says that Alolan Meowth has not returned yet. Meowth is relieved, and assures Jessie and James that they only need him around. Suddenly a call from the headquarters comes through. Giovanni is pleased with their efforts, zooming out to show the Alolan Meowth standing next to Matori. Matori explains that the Pokémon has proven to be crafty and she has since made it her assistant, before the call ends. Team Rocket are left in shock at the latest development. Suddenly another call comes through, this time from the Alolan Meowth. They soon realize that it had used them as a stepping stone to get promoted into a higher rank within Team Rocket, infuriating Jessie, though Meowth manages to shrug it off.

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Who's That Pokémon?: Meowth (Alola Form)

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  • The Japanese text depicting Gigavolt Havoc's name when Pikachu is about to use the move is edited out in the dub.

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