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'''A Stealthy Challenge!''' (Japanese: '''忍法対決！ゲコガシラ対ガメノデス！！''' ''Ninja Arts Showdown! {{tt|Gekogashira|Frogadier}} VS {{tt|Gamenodes|Barbaracle}}!!'') is the 52nd episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 851st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 11, 2014 and in the United States on February 28, 2015.
'''A Stealthy Challenge!''' (Japanese: '''忍法対決！ゲコガシラ対ガメノデス！！''' ''Ninja Arts Showdown! {{tt|Gekogashira|Frogadier}} VS {{tt|Gamenodes|Barbaracle}}!!'') is the 52nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 851st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 11, 2014 and in the United States on February 28, 2015.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
On their way to Coumarine City, {{Ash}} practices with {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. [[Serena]], [[Bonnie]] and [[Clemont]] continue to cheer them. During this, Dedenne and Bonnie notice something floating in the river. Ash recognises its [[Sanpei]], and immediately dives to save him. Sanpei wakes up while Clemont heals {{DL|Sanpei|Pok.C3.A9mon|Greninja}} of its poisoning.  Everyone notices Greninja has evolved from his Frogadier from last time they met. When they try to know why Greninja was poisoned, they hear a voice of an enemy Ninja who along with his {{p|Barbaracle}} attacked Sanpei earlier. Barbaracle attacks by using {{m|Razor Shell}}, but is countered by Froakie's {{m|Cut}}. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Barbaracle, who is not even affected. {{TRT}} observes the situation and plans to take advantage of the situation by capturing Pikachu. Clemont, realises that they will be overpowered and tells them to escape so Sanpei uses his ninja power to escape from the Ninja and his Barbaracle. Later, everyone is safe, but Clemont remembers that the Ninja mentioned a secret document which he wants to take from Sanpei. Sanpei tells them that his instructor had given him a document which was to be delivered at a Safe House before sunset; when Sanpei left, he was ambushed by the Ninja soon after.
On their way to [[Coumarine City]], {{Ash}} practices with {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} while {{ashfr}} watch. During this, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} and {{an|Bonnie}} notice something floating in the river. Ash realizes that it's [[Sanpei]], and immediately dives in to save him. Back on shore, Sanpei wakes up while {{an|Clemont}} heals {{TP|Sanpei|Greninja}} of its {{status|poison}}ing. He is startled at first, but is pleasantly surprised to see the group [[XY017|again after such a long time]]. Ash takes the opportunity to check Greninja with his [[Pokédex]], to which Sanpei explains that Greninja had [[Evolution|evolved]] from his {{p|Frogadier}}.


Barbaracle and Greninja have a battle and it is shown that Greninja was poisoned by Barbaracle's {{m|Poison Jab}}. Sanpei does not know why the Ninja wants the secret document, but has to deliver it. They decide to help Sanpei but Clemont realises that they have to proceed with a plan. Clemont decides to trick the Ninja by inventing a device that is a mechanical body of them. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are trying to find Ash and {{ashfr|his group}}. They notice footprints and hear them approaching. Jessie and James start their {{motto}}, but are interrupted by {{TRM}}, who points out that it is a machine. An angry Jessie, kicks the machine, causing it to explode. Sanpei shows the map and shows them where the Safe House is located.  He acknowledges that they wont be able to make it by the day. He points another route that is through the mountain but the route is quite dangerous for others. They start by taking the narrow bridge. But, while passing through the bridge, The bridge breaks and Clemont falls along with Serena. Clemont is saved by Froakie’s Frubbles while Serena is saved by Greninja’s tongue.
When they try to find out why Greninja was poisoned, they hear a voice of an enemy ninja who, along with his {{p|Barbaracle}}, attacked Sanpei earlier. Barbaracle makes the first move with a {{m|Razor Shell}}, but is countered by Froakie's {{m|Cut}}. Pikachu tries a {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Barbaracle, who is not even affected. Nearby, {{TRT}} observes the situation and plans to take advantage of it by capturing Pikachu. Clemont realizes that they will be overpowered to which Sanpei uses his ninja leaf shroud technique to escape from the ninja and his Barbaracle. Later, everyone is safe, but Clemont remembers that the ninja demanded a secret scroll from Sanpei. Sanpei tells them that his instructor, [[Saizo]], had given him the scroll to be delivered to a Safe House before sunset; he was ambushed by the ninja soon after he left. During the ambush, Greninja got poisoned by Barbaracle's {{m|Poison Jab}} while a Razor Shell attack knocked them both into the river.


They continue their way through a tunnel which would lead them towards the Safe House. Several {{p|Golbat}} start to attack them. Greninja uses {{m|Smokescreen}} to distract Golbat. Suddenly, Clemont falls and the Golbat use {{m|Air Slash}} on him but he his saved by the Ninja who reveals himself as Sanpei’s instructor, [[Saizo]]. Saizo takes Serena, Clemont and Bonnie to safety. But Ash and Sanpei escape the cave only to find that their friends got lost somewhere. Soon Saizo appears before the as the masked Ninja. Sanpei tells Ash to look for Serena, Clemont and Bonnie, but he insists that he will stay and battle.
Sanpei cannot explain why the ninja wants the scroll, but he has to deliver it as requested. Ash and his friends decide to help Sanpei but Clemont realizes that they have to proceed with a plan. Clemont decides to trick the ninja by inventing a mechanical set of decoys, named the "[[Clemontic Gear|Robo Step by Step]]", and sends it on its way. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are trying to find the [[twerp]]s. They soon notice footprints and hear them approaching. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] start their {{motto}}, but are interrupted by {{MTR}}, who points out that it is a machine. An angry Jessie kicks the decoys, causing it to explode.


Froakie and Greninja start the battle using {{m|Double Team}} and surround Barbaracle. Ash and Sanpei command Froakie and Greninja to use {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Water Shuriken}} respectively. But Barbaracle dodges, causing Water Pulse to hit Greninja and Water Shuriken to hit Froakie. Pikachu then uses {{m|Electro Ball}} but is countered by {{m|Razor Shell}}. Suddenly, a net is thrown towards Pikachu, but he dodges. Team Rocket reveal themselves behind the net thrown. Meowth releases another net, but Saizo and his Barbaracle cut it, as Sanpei and Ash are his prey. Wobbuffet and Meowth charge to attack, but are hit by Barbaracle's Razor Shell. Using Water Pulse and Water Shuriken, Froakie and Greninja blast off Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet for good.
Meanwhile, Sanpei shows Ash and his friends his map of the area. He points out the location of the manor, which he acknowledges that they won't be able to reach during the day following the path. Ash asks if there are any shortcuts, to which the group decide to take a dangerous route through the mountains. They start by taking the narrow wooden bridge. While crossing, the bridge breaks and Clemont falls along with Serena. Clemont is saved by Froakie's frubbles while Serena is saved by Greninja's tongue. They next arrive at a tunnel which leads directly through the mountain. However they are attacked by several {{p|Golbat}}, though Sanpei has his Greninja use {{m|Smokescreen}} to distract the Golbat. Ash and Sanpei are the only ones to emerge from the caves, while the others seemingly disappear, when suddenly the masked ninja arrives. Sanpei tells Ash to look for Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, but Ash insists that he will stay and battle. Froakie and Greninja start the battle using {{m|Double Team}} and surround Barbaracle. Ash and Sanpei command Froakie and Greninja to use {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Water Shuriken}} respectively. But Barbaracle dodges, causing the attacks to instead destroy the duplicates. Pikachu then uses {{m|Electro Ball}} but is countered by Razor Shell. Suddenly, a net is thrown towards Pikachu, but he dodges. Team Rocket reveal themselves before Meowth throws another net. However, Saizo and his Barbaracle cut it, as Sanpei and Ash are his prey. Meowth and [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] charge to attack, but are hit by Barbaracle's Razor Shell. Using Water Pulse and Water Shuriken, Froakie and Greninja blast Team Rocket off for good.


Saizo, who is still not revealed to Sanpei and Ash, continues his battle, as Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, but Greninja dodges it. Froakie uses Double Team, followed with Cut, along with Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}}. Barbaracle smudges them all using {{m|Mud-Slap}}, negating the attacks. Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, intending on finishing Greninja. Froakie, who is beneath a rock, sees that and it evolves into a Frogadier and takes the hit. Barbaracle uses Razor Shell, which Frogadier counters with Cut. Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, though gets attacked by Frogadier's Aerial Ace. Saizo uses his ninja powers and escapes, telling them they can find their friends at the Safe House. Sanpei tells that it may be a trap but they still have to continue in order to find their friends.
Sanpei and Ash continue to battle the masked ninja. His Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, but Greninja dodges it. Froakie uses Double Team, followed with Cut, along with Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}}. Barbaracle smudges them all using {{m|Mud-Slap}}, negating the attacks and knocking its opponents away. Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, intending on finishing Greninja. From beneath some rocks, Froakie is determined to leap to his allies’ defense, prompting him to evolve into Frogadier, taking the hit. Barbaracle uses Razor Shell, which Frogadier counters with Cut. Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, though gets attacked by Frogadier's Aerial Ace. Saizo uses his ninja powers and escapes, telling them they can find their friends at the Safe House. Ash is cautious, but Sanpei admits that it may be a trap but they still have to continue in order to find their friends.


They come to the Safe House and are shocked to see Serena, Clemont and Bonnie are safe. Saizo again reappears although masked. He removes his mask and Sanpei recognises him as his master. Saizo tells that he was the one who took Serena, Clemont and Bonnie, because he did not want to involve Sanpei’s friends into this. Saizo wanted to drag Ash also out of it but Ash and Sanpei were out of the tunnel. Serena then sees that Ash’s Froakie has evolved into a Frogadier. Bonnie tells Frogadier to return back Froakie and then evolve in front of her as she wanted to witness its evolution. Seeing the opportunity, Ash along with Frogadier, challenges Sanpei and Greninja and the episode ends with Sanpei and Ash battling although the outcome is unknown, as the journey continues.
Ash and Sanpei arrive at the manor, where they are greeted by Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, who are all surprisingly safe. Saizo again reappears although masked. He removes his mask, and Sanpei recognizes him as his master. Saizo reveals that he was the one who took Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie because he did not want to involve Sanpei's friends in this, however he failed to grab Ash. Sanpei is still shocked that everything was orchestrated before handing over the secret scroll to officially complete the mission in time. Saizo was impressed by Sanpei’s performance during the quest, and remarks that he will be reporting all of the day's events directly to the elder of [[Ninja Village]]. Serena then sees that Ash's Froakie has evolved into a Frogadier. Bonnie orders Frogadier to return back to a Froakie and then evolve in front of her as she wanted to witness its evolution, but Clemont admits that things don’t work like that. Seeing the opportunity, Ash and Frogadier challenge Sanpei and Greninja to a battle, which they accept.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Sanpei]] again.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Sanpei]] again.
* Sanpei's {{p|Frogadier}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Greninja}}.
* Sanpei's {{p|Frogadier}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{TP|Sanpei|Greninja}}.
* Ash's {{p|Froakie}} evolves into {{AP|Frogadier}} and learns {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
* Ash's {{p|Froakie}} evolves into {{AP|Frogadier}} and learns {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Saizo]]
* [[Saizo]]
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Sanpei's Greninja]]
* [[Ash's Frogadier]]
* [[Ash's Frogadier]]
====TV episode debuts====
 
* {{p|Greninja}}
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Barbaracle}}
* {{p|Barbaracle}}


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* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}}; evolves)
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}}; evolves)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Sanpei]]'s)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Sanpei|Frogadier}}; flashback)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ([[Sanpei]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Sanpei|Greninja}})
* {{P|Barbaracle}} ([[Saizo]]'s; debut)
* {{P|Barbaracle}} ([[Saizo]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Golbat}} (multiple)


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[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Skrelp}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Skrelp}}
** Instead of Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster, Professor Oak announced a new trailer for the new Pokémon [[M18|18th movie]] about [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}} and {{me|Rayquaza}}.
** Instead of Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster, Professor Oak announces a new trailer for [[M18|the eighteenth movie]] about [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}} and {{me|Rayquaza}}.
* {{an|Serena}} and {{kal|Grace}} narrate the preview for the [[XY053|next episode]].
* {{an|Serena}} and {{kal|Grace}} narrate the preview for the [[XY053|next episode]].
* This episode marks the first time when a Water-type [[starter Pokémon]] in {{Ash}}'s team evolves.
* This episode marks the first time a {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] in {{Ash}}'s team evolves.
** This is also the first time since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 777 episodes ago, when a Water-type Pokémon has evolved under Ash's ownership.
** This is also the first time since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 776 episodes ago, when a Water-type Pokémon has evolved under Ash's ownership.
* [[V (Volt)]] is used as an insert song during {{AP|Froakie}}'s evolution.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} when {{m|Razor Shell}} is used in by a Pokémon outside of the {{p|Oshawott}} family.
* {{AP|Frogadier}} remains outside of its [[Poké Ball]] for the entire episode.
* [[V (Volt)]] is used as an insert song during {{p|Froakie}}'s evolution.
* {{TRT}} use a variation of their motto in the episode.
* {{AP|Frogadier}} remains outside of its {{i|Poké Ball}} for the entire episode.
* {{TRT}} use a variation of their {{motto}} twice in the episode, first of which is cut short.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When {{an|Clemont}} healed [[Sanpei]]'s {{status|poisoned}} {{p|Greninja}} with a [[Pecha Berry]], he said it was badly poisoned in the original. {{m|Poison Jab}} inflicts regular poison to the target, not badly poison. This was fixed in the dub.
* When {{an|Clemont}} healed [[Sanpei]]'s {{status|poisoned}} {{TP|Sanpei|Greninja}} with a [[Pecha Berry]], he said it was badly poisoned in the original. {{m|Poison Jab}} inflicts regular poison to the target, not bad poison. This was fixed in the dub.
* In one scene, Greninja's mouth is colored blue instead of cream.
* In one scene, Greninja's mouth is colored blue instead of cream.
* In one scene, the pupil in Greninja's eyes are colored black instead of white.
* In one scene, the pupil in Greninja's eyes are colored black instead of white.
* When Clemont and {{an|Serena}} were falling, Clemont was to the left while Serena was to the right. When Greninja saved Serena and {{AP|Froakie}} saved Clemont, Clemont and Serena swapped places despite Greninja's tongue and Froakie's Frubbles not crossing each other's paths.
* When Clemont and Serena are falling, Clemont is to the left while Serena is to the right. When Greninja saves Serena and Froakie saves Clemont, Clemont and Serena swap places despite Greninja's tongue and Froakie's frubbles not crossing each other's paths.
* When Saizo confronts {{Ash}} and Sanpei after they leave the cave, he incorrectly refers to the secret scroll as a ''sacred'' scroll.
* When [[Saizo]] confronts Ash and Sanpei after they leave the cave, he incorrectly refers to the secret scroll as a ''sacred'' scroll.
* When [[Saizo]] orders his {{p|Barbaracle}} to use {{m|Razor Shell}} on {{TRT}}, the middle finger on Barbaracle's face is colored the same way as its face.
* When Saizo orders his {{p|Barbaracle}} to use {{m|Razor Shell}} on Team Rocket, the middle finger on Barbaracle's face is colored the same way as its face.
* When Froakie and Greninja attack [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] with {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Water Shuriken}}, Pikachu is seen landing with Greninja instead of Froakie.
* When Froakie and Greninja attack Team Rocket with {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Water Shuriken}}, Pikachu is seen landing with Greninja instead of Froakie.
* When Barbaracle used {{m|Mud-Slap}}, it shot up two streams of mud off the ground, yet {{AP|Pikachu}}, Greninja, and Froakie each got hit in the face by a different stream of mud, meaning a third stream appeared out of nowhere to hit Froakie.
* When Barbaracle used {{m|Mud-Slap}}, it shot up two streams of mud off the ground, yet {{AP|Pikachu}}, Greninja, and Froakie each got hit in the face by a different stream of mud, meaning a third stream appeared out of nowhere to hit Froakie.
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XY052 error 4.png|Pikachu in the place of Froakie
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the dub, Clemont correctly states that Greninja was poisoned by Poison Jab, not badly poisoned.
* In the dub, Clemont correctly states that Greninja was poisoned by Poison Jab, not badly poisoned.
* In the dub, Ash's Pokédex states that Greninja is the evolved form of Frogadier. In the original, it states that Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie.
* In the dub, Ash's [[Pokédex]] states that Greninja is the evolved form of Frogadier. In the original version, it states that Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie.
* For unknown reasons, this episode was aired between ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'' and ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'' in [[Pokémon in Brazil|Brazil]].
* For unknown reasons, this episode was aired between ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'' and ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'' in {{pmin|Brazil}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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XY052   EP851
忍法対決！ゲコガシラ対ガメノデス！！
Ninja Arts Showdown! Gekogashira VS Gamenodes!!
First broadcast
Japan December 11, 2014
United States February 28, 2015
English themes
Opening Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening メガＶ（メガボルト）
Ending ドリドリ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard 金崎貴臣 Takaomi Kanasaki
Assistant director 渡辺正彦 Masahiko Watanabe
Animation director 夏目久仁彦 Kunihiko Natsume
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Stealthy Challenge! (Japanese: 忍法対決！ゲコガシラ対ガメノデス！！ Ninja Arts Showdown! Gekogashira VS Gamenodes!!) is the 52nd episode of Pokémon the Series: XY, and the 851st episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on December 11, 2014 and in the United States on February 28, 2015.

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Blurb

Ash and friends spot their ninja friend Sanpei and his Greninja floating down a river, unconscious! After they mount a rescue, Sanpei explains that he’s on a mission for his ninja master, Saizo, but a masked ninja and his Barbaracle partner keep trying to interfere.

The gang decides to help Sanpei on his mission, but soon Ash and Sanpei are separated from the others—just as the masked ninja strikes again! Froakie and Greninja team up to fight him off, and when the battle seems to be going against them, Froakie evolves into Frogadier!

The masked ninja then directs Ash and Sanpei to the manor where their friends are waiting. There, they discover their pursuer is none other than Saizo, who has been using their encounters as a test of Sanpei’s skills—and Sanpei has passed with flying colors! With everyone safely reunited, Ash challenges Sanpei to a battle, and soon our heroes are off once again to Coumarine City.

Plot

On their way to Coumarine City, Ash practices with Froakie and Pikachu while his friends watch. During this, Dedenne and Bonnie notice something floating in the river. Ash realizes that it's Sanpei, and immediately dives in to save him. Back on shore, Sanpei wakes up while Clemont heals Greninja of its poisoning. He is startled at first, but is pleasantly surprised to see the group again after such a long time. Ash takes the opportunity to check Greninja with his Pokédex, to which Sanpei explains that Greninja had evolved from his Frogadier.

When they try to find out why Greninja was poisoned, they hear a voice of an enemy ninja who, along with his Barbaracle, attacked Sanpei earlier. Barbaracle makes the first move with a Razor Shell, but is countered by Froakie's Cut. Pikachu tries a Thunderbolt on Barbaracle, who is not even affected. Nearby, Team Rocket observes the situation and plans to take advantage of it by capturing Pikachu. Clemont realizes that they will be overpowered to which Sanpei uses his ninja leaf shroud technique to escape from the ninja and his Barbaracle. Later, everyone is safe, but Clemont remembers that the ninja demanded a secret scroll from Sanpei. Sanpei tells them that his instructor, Saizo, had given him the scroll to be delivered to a Safe House before sunset; he was ambushed by the ninja soon after he left. During the ambush, Greninja got poisoned by Barbaracle's Poison Jab while a Razor Shell attack knocked them both into the river.

Sanpei cannot explain why the ninja wants the scroll, but he has to deliver it as requested. Ash and his friends decide to help Sanpei but Clemont realizes that they have to proceed with a plan. Clemont decides to trick the ninja by inventing a mechanical set of decoys, named the "Robo Step by Step", and sends it on its way. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are trying to find the twerps. They soon notice footprints and hear them approaching. Jessie and James start their motto, but are interrupted by Meowth, who points out that it is a machine. An angry Jessie kicks the decoys, causing it to explode.

Meanwhile, Sanpei shows Ash and his friends his map of the area. He points out the location of the manor, which he acknowledges that they won't be able to reach during the day following the path. Ash asks if there are any shortcuts, to which the group decide to take a dangerous route through the mountains. They start by taking the narrow wooden bridge. While crossing, the bridge breaks and Clemont falls along with Serena. Clemont is saved by Froakie's frubbles while Serena is saved by Greninja's tongue. They next arrive at a tunnel which leads directly through the mountain. However they are attacked by several Golbat, though Sanpei has his Greninja use Smokescreen to distract the Golbat. Ash and Sanpei are the only ones to emerge from the caves, while the others seemingly disappear, when suddenly the masked ninja arrives. Sanpei tells Ash to look for Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, but Ash insists that he will stay and battle. Froakie and Greninja start the battle using Double Team and surround Barbaracle. Ash and Sanpei command Froakie and Greninja to use Water Pulse and Water Shuriken respectively. But Barbaracle dodges, causing the attacks to instead destroy the duplicates. Pikachu then uses Electro Ball but is countered by Razor Shell. Suddenly, a net is thrown towards Pikachu, but he dodges. Team Rocket reveal themselves before Meowth throws another net. However, Saizo and his Barbaracle cut it, as Sanpei and Ash are his prey. Meowth and Jessie's Wobbuffet charge to attack, but are hit by Barbaracle's Razor Shell. Using Water Pulse and Water Shuriken, Froakie and Greninja blast Team Rocket off for good.

Sanpei and Ash continue to battle the masked ninja. His Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, but Greninja dodges it. Froakie uses Double Team, followed with Cut, along with Pikachu's Iron Tail. Barbaracle smudges them all using Mud-Slap, negating the attacks and knocking its opponents away. Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, intending on finishing Greninja. From beneath some rocks, Froakie is determined to leap to his allies’ defense, prompting him to evolve into Frogadier, taking the hit. Barbaracle uses Razor Shell, which Frogadier counters with Cut. Barbaracle uses Poison Jab, though gets attacked by Frogadier's Aerial Ace. Saizo uses his ninja powers and escapes, telling them they can find their friends at the Safe House. Ash is cautious, but Sanpei admits that it may be a trap but they still have to continue in order to find their friends.

Ash and Sanpei arrive at the manor, where they are greeted by Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, who are all surprisingly safe. Saizo again reappears although masked. He removes his mask, and Sanpei recognizes him as his master. Saizo reveals that he was the one who took Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie because he did not want to involve Sanpei's friends in this, however he failed to grab Ash. Sanpei is still shocked that everything was orchestrated before handing over the secret scroll to officially complete the mission in time. Saizo was impressed by Sanpei’s performance during the quest, and remarks that he will be reporting all of the day's events directly to the elder of Ninja Village. Serena then sees that Ash's Froakie has evolved into a Frogadier. Bonnie orders Frogadier to return back to a Froakie and then evolve in front of her as she wanted to witness its evolution, but Clemont admits that things don’t work like that. Seeing the opportunity, Ash and Frogadier challenge Sanpei and Greninja to a battle, which they accept.

Major events

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

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon Quiz

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Barbaracle (US and international)
Pokémon Quiz: Barbaracle (Japan)

Trivia

File:Title Card XY Ash.png
The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode

Errors

  • When Clemont healed Sanpei's poisoned Greninja with a Pecha Berry, he said it was badly poisoned in the original. Poison Jab inflicts regular poison to the target, not bad poison. This was fixed in the dub.
  • In one scene, Greninja's mouth is colored blue instead of cream.
  • In one scene, the pupil in Greninja's eyes are colored black instead of white.
  • When Clemont and Serena are falling, Clemont is to the left while Serena is to the right. When Greninja saves Serena and Froakie saves Clemont, Clemont and Serena swap places despite Greninja's tongue and Froakie's frubbles not crossing each other's paths.
  • When Saizo confronts Ash and Sanpei after they leave the cave, he incorrectly refers to the secret scroll as a sacred scroll.
  • When Saizo orders his Barbaracle to use Razor Shell on Team Rocket, the middle finger on Barbaracle's face is colored the same way as its face.
  • When Froakie and Greninja attack Team Rocket with Water Pulse and Water Shuriken, Pikachu is seen landing with Greninja instead of Froakie.
  • When Barbaracle used Mud-Slap, it shot up two streams of mud off the ground, yet Pikachu, Greninja, and Froakie each got hit in the face by a different stream of mud, meaning a third stream appeared out of nowhere to hit Froakie.
  • Greninja's face error

    Greninja's face error

  • Greninja's pupils error

    Greninja's pupils error

  • Barbaracle's finger error

    Barbaracle's finger error

  • Pikachu in the place of Froakie

    Pikachu in the place of Froakie

Dub edits

  • In the dub, Clemont correctly states that Greninja was poisoned by Poison Jab, not badly poisoned.
  • In the dub, Ash's Pokédex states that Greninja is the evolved form of Frogadier. In the original version, it states that Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie.
  • For unknown reasons, this episode was aired between A Race for Home! and Facing the Grand Design! in Brazil.

In other languages



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