Pocket Monster (Chinese: 寵物小精靈 / 宠物小精灵Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng / Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng) is the first opening theme of the Cantonese and mainland China dubs of Pokémon the Series. In both dubs, it was used from EP001 to EP053. It was also used as the ending theme to the Cantonese dub of the first movie, Mewtwo's Counter-war. The opening animation uses footage from the first Japanese opening, Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.
Opening animation
Synopsis
The type symbols appear in a circle, and the series logo appears on the screen. The three fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon, Pikachu, Ash, and an unnamed Lass are seen. This is followed by three scenes showing random Generation I Pokémon.
Ash is then seen throwing a Poké Ball. After that, he is riding on the back of a Lapras with Pikachu while a Gyarados and a Dragonair are seen jumping out and into the water. Next, Ash and Pikachu are looking at Pallet Town. It cuts to a scene with them walking, and then Ash sent out a Pidgeot from a Poké Ball. The Pokémon then begins battling with a Fearow.
Ash appears looking at the screen, when Misty and Brock appear on either side of him. This is followed by Jessie and James rising up in front of them. Koffing, Meowth and Ekans jump up next, followed by Gary holding a Poké Ball. Ash and his friends are seen running in the rain. A Poliwrath sits on a stump near the river stream. This is followed by a short clip of Nurse Joy, Professor Oak, Officer Jenny and Delia Ketchum nodding their heads.
The next scene shows Ash and his friends in Viridian Forest. Then, Ash and Pikachu are seen running with an Arcanine and a Rapidash. The latter Pokémon leaps into the air, and the three legendary birds are seen flying in the sky. A clip of Mewtwo and Mew in space is shown, followed by Ash in a stadium holding a Poké Ball. His friends appear with him.
Pokémon 日夜鍛鍊去取勝 沿路看遍每個都市 飛過綠樹片片山莊 I Love Pokémon 認定你是朋友 打開心中的愛 便能用盡力量 Get！
Pokémon 日夜鍛鍊去取勝 沿路看遍每個都市 飛過綠樹片片山莊 I Love Pokémon 認定你是朋友 打開心中的愛 便能用盡力量 Get！
Within the ball is full of life Full of energy and enthusiasm This team of Pokemon accompanying me everyday Relying on friendship to travel the long road Relying on love to live in this galaxy Finally triumphing one day
Concentrating with you to compete against others The effect of 100,000 volts Along with courage and intelligence in hoping to become the master I have to use my tactics in order to train the best
Pokémon. Training day and night to win. Looking around every city on the road Flying over the green trees and mountain villas I Love Pokémon, recognizing you as a friend Open your heart to use all your strength Get!
Pokémon. Training day and night to win. Looking around every city on the road Flying over the green trees and mountain villas I Love Pokémon, recognizing you as a friend Open your heart to use all your strength Get!
Pokémon 日夜鍛鍊去取勝 沿路看遍每個都市 飛過綠樹片片山莊 I Love Pokémon 認定你是朋友 打開心中的愛 便能用盡力量 Get！
Pokémon 日夜鍛鍊去取勝 沿路看遍每個都市 飛過綠樹片片山莊 I Love Pokémon 認定你是朋友 打開心中的愛 便能用盡力量 Get！
Pokémon 日夜鍛鍊去取勝 沿路看遍每個都市 飛過綠樹片片山莊 I Love Pokémon 認定你是朋友 打開心中的愛 便能用盡力量 Get！
Within the ball is full of life Full of energy and enthusiasm This team of Pokemon accompanying me everyday Relying on friendship to travel the long road Relying on love to live in this galaxy Finally triumphing one day
Concentrating with you to compete against others The effect of 100,000 volts Along with courage and intelligence in hoping to become the master I have to use my tactics in order to train the best
Pokémon. Training day and night to win. Looking around every city on the road Flying over the green trees and mountain villas I Love Pokémon, recognizing you as a friend Open your heart to use all your strength Get!
Within the ball is full of life Full of energy and enthusiasm This team of Pokemon accompanying me everyday Relying on friendship to travel the long road Relying on love to live in this galaxy Finally triumphing one day
Concentrating with you to compete against others The effect of 100,000 volts Along with courage and intelligence in hoping to become the master I have to use my tactics in order to train the best
Pokémon. Training day and night to win. Looking around every city on the road Flying over the green trees and mountain villas I Love Pokémon, recognizing you as a friend Open your heart to use all your strength Get!
Pokémon. Training day and night to win. Looking around every city on the road Flying over the green trees and mountain villas I Love Pokémon, recognizing you as a friend Open your heart to use all your strength Get!
Pokémon. Training day and night to win. Looking around every city on the road Flying over the green trees and mountain villas I Love Pokémon, recognizing you as a friend Open your heart to use all your strength Get!
Pokémon 走进我口袋中 一起飞过银河尽头 拜访最可爱的朋友 I Love Pokémon 宠物精灵的领袖 用尽爱的力量 什么都能学会 Get！
Pokémon 走进我口袋中 一起飞过银河尽头 拜访最可爱的朋友 I Love Pokémon 宠物精灵的领袖 用尽爱的力量 什么都能学会 Get！
The Pokémon is mine!
Can you go above the sky and below the water Do you have the most active insight Your understanding of me without speech seems quite sharp Even when I'm so tired that I want to sleep I will never lose or surrender in a contest Anytime and anywhere, you give me comfort
Hidden in the sky or land, a warm embrace Having walked long distances, yet remaining unfazed To train Pokémon, one must be determined in roving the universe Every adventure taught me something valuable
Pokémon, return to my pocket Together flying over the edge of the galaxy Visit the cutest friends I Love Pokémon The leader of Pokémon Exert the power of love I can learn anything Get!
Pokémon, return to my pocket Together flying over the edge of the galaxy Visit the cutest friends I Love Pokémon The leader of Pokémon Exert the power of love I can learn anything Get!
