Diamond And Pearl Episode 61
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Pokemon Episode 529: Team Shocker!
Pokemon Episode 528: Journey to the Unown!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 60
Scenario:
Finally in Solaceon Town, Ash & co. visit the nearby ruins to investigate them. Inside, finding many of the alphabet Pokéon Unown, Ash & co. discover that they have been enraged. Discovering Team Galactic in there, Ash & CCo. must work out what they're doing and stop them...
Pokemon Episode 527: Luxray Vision
Diamond And Pearl Episode 59
Scenario:
On their travels, Ash & Co. come across a castle. However as soon as they arrive they are attacked by Luxray. Whilst futily trying to find cover. Eventually the trainer calls it off and says that Luxray has been angsty due to the fact that it can no longer use Electric attacks since it has evolved. Team Rocket soon however capture Pikachu & Luxray. Can the Pokémon be retrieved and will Luxray be able to use its electric attacks again?
Pokemon Episode 526: Nosing 'Round The Mountain
Diamond And Pearl Episode 58
Scenario:
On their travels, Ash battles a trainer with a Nosepass. However, when the battle moves out of the Mt. Coronet area, the trainer stops the battle explaining that he wants his Nosepass to evolve. Ash is happy to help out. However, after it evolves, Team Rocket steals Probopass. Ash & the trainer have to hunt Team Rocket down and get it back. Will they succeed?
Pokemon Episode 525: Bibarel Gnaws Best
Diamond And Pearl Episode 57
Scenario:
On their travels, Ash & Co. discover that a bridge that has had construction halted on it. Wondering why, they find that the Bibarel and other Pokémon working on it have suddenly stopped. Ash & co. volunteer to help build the bridge but will Bibarel and the other Pokémon prevent it?
Pokemon Episode 524: The Keystone Pops
Diamond And Pearl Episode 56
Scenario:While training his New Buizel by the Lost Tower, Buizel accidentally destroys it and sets Spiritomb, the sealed ghost Pokémon free. When Spiritomb starts causing issues around the area, its up to Ash & Co. to seal it back up. Will this be do-able or will Spiritomb be forever causing mischief?
Pokemon Episode 523: Throwing A Track Switch
Diamond And Pearl Episode 55
Scenario:On their way to Solaceon City, Ash & Dawn are both prepping their Pokémon for their upcoming challenges. However, after emeting up with Zoey, Zoey suggests that Ash & Dawn trade Aipom & Buizel due to their tastes being in the other trainer's vocation. Ash & Dawn decide to take it out for a try. Will these Pokémon like the new ideas or will they want to stay with their original trainer?
Pokemon Episode 522: Once There Were Greenfields!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 54
Scenario:In their next town, Ash & co. meet up with Gardenia, the gym leader of Eterna City. Deciding to do a tag battle with James from Team Rocket, Ash & Dawn battle James & Gardenia. However, James' Cacnea has trouble competing and Gardenia wants to help it become stronger. Will James allow Gardenia to take his Pokémon to train?
Pokemon Episode 521: Tears For Fears!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 53
Scenario:
On their way to the next city, Chimchar is starting to settle into the new environment, Ash's group. However, after the harsh training given to it by Paul, Chimchar is rather on edge all the time and is shocked at how different things are...
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Pokemon Episode 520: Smells Like Team Spirit
Diamond And Pearl Episode 52
Scenario:
Its time for the finals of the Tag Tournement. With Ash, Dawn, Brock & Paul all into the finals, the gang are to have their toughest battles yet as they battle eachother. However, with Ash choosing Paul's newly released and his recently obtained Pokémon, Chimchar, could Ash be about to have the hardest battle yet by using a new Pokémon at such a crucial stage?
Pokemon Episode 519: Glory Blaze
Diamond And Pearl Episode 51
Pokemon Episode 518: Tag! We're It!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 50
Pokemon Episode 517: Dawn's Early Night
Diamond And Pearl Episode 49
Scenario:
Its time to Dawn's next contest. However, as she enters in the contest, she sees that her old friends Nando & Zoey are also entering the contest. With the three co-ordinators eager to win, this is going to prove to be one of Dawn's toughest contests. Will she win?
Pokemon Episode 516: Head for a New Adventure!!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 48
Scenario:
One year on from the beginning of their Sinnoh Journey, Ash & Dawn provide recaps on the main points of their journey so far including their Pokémon, Gym & Contest battles and the interesting characters they have met thus far
Pokemon Episode 515: Sandshrew's Locker
Diamond And Pearl Episode 47
Scenario:
On their way to Hearthome City, Ash & Co. meet Mira who offers to give them a shortcut using her Abra's Teleport. However, when they fail to arrive at Hearthome, Mira asks Ash & Co. for a favour, to help find a pendant that was lost at the bottom of sea. Reluctantly, Ash & Co. agree and go underwater. However, the pendant is found out to be a Pokémon's Pokéball, and is in some ruins protected by a Gyarados. Will Ash & Co. get the Pokéball and get to Hearthome in the end?
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Pokemon Episode 514: A-Maze-ing Race
Diamond And Pearl Episode 46
Scenario:
On their way to Hearthome City, Ash & Co. find a contest in which the winner can earn a new Pokétch Application. Dawn, eager to get a new one insists that they all take part. The task? Get through a Maze on time. However, Team Rocket get in the way intent on stealing some Pokémon. Will Ash & Co. get through the maze safely?
Pokemon Episode 513: Ill-Will Hunting
Diamond And Pearl Episode 45
Scenario:
On the way to the next town, Ash & Co. come across some Shieldon, the rare fossil Pokémon. However, nearby, the Pokémon Hunter, J, has arrived and intends to get these Shieldon. Ash is eager to try and stop this and in doing so is in pursuit of Hunter J. During this pursuit, out of nowhere comes Gary & his Electivire...
On the way to the next town, Ash & Co. come across some Shieldon, the rare fossil Pokémon. However, nearby, the Pokémon Hunter, J, has arrived and intends to get these Shieldon. Ash is eager to try and stop this and in doing so is in pursuit of Hunter J. During this pursuit, out of nowhere comes Gary & his Electivire...
Pokemon Episode 512: Mass Hip-Po-Sis
Diamond And Pearl Episode 44
Scenario:
Travelling to the next town, Ash & Co. spot a Hippopotas about to fall. Worried, they quickly intervene and rescue the Hippopotas. However, a TV crew was scouting the Hippopotas for a documentary. To make things worse, Team Rocket want the Hippopotas. Can Ash protect the Hippopotas?
Travelling to the next town, Ash & Co. spot a Hippopotas about to fall. Worried, they quickly intervene and rescue the Hippopotas. However, a TV crew was scouting the Hippopotas for a documentary. To make things worse, Team Rocket want the Hippopotas. Can Ash protect the Hippopotas?
Pokemon Episode 511: Malice in Wonderland!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 43
Scenario:
Its night-time on their travels and Ash & Co. get to sleep. Dreaming their usual dreams, their desires are shown. However, a nearby Mismagius accidentally taps into their dreams causing everything to go wrong. Will Ash & Co be able to get out of their dreams?
Pokemon Episode 510: The Electrike Company
Diamond And Pearl Episode 42
Scenario:
On their way to the next city, Ash & Co. meet a trainer who is wanting to train his Electrike up to impress a nearby trainer who has a stronger one. Ash & co are eager to help the trainer and the Electrike. However, Team Rocket are nearby and want the Electrike. Can Ash & Co help train the Electrike enough to stop Team Rocket?
On their way to the next city, Ash & Co. meet a trainer who is wanting to train his Electrike up to impress a nearby trainer who has a stronger one. Ash & co are eager to help the trainer and the Electrike. However, Team Rocket are nearby and want the Electrike. Can Ash & Co help train the Electrike enough to stop Team Rocket?
Pokemon Episode 509: A Stand-Up Sit-Down
Diamond And Pearl Episode 41
Scenario:
On their way to the next city, Ash & Co. bump into Zoey, who has been injured while training. While helping her out, Dawn learns that the next contest will follow Grand Festival Rules and require double battles. Dawn, having no experience in battling in double battles alone, decides she needs to practice with her Pokémon. However, Team Rocket are around the corner and have their eye on Zoey's new Shellos...
On their way to the next city, Ash & Co. bump into Zoey, who has been injured while training. While helping her out, Dawn learns that the next contest will follow Grand Festival Rules and require double battles. Dawn, having no experience in battling in double battles alone, decides she needs to practice with her Pokémon. However, Team Rocket are around the corner and have their eye on Zoey's new Shellos...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Pokemon Episode 508: Top-Down Training!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 40
Scenario:
On their way to the next town, Ash & Co. meet up with Cynthia, the Pokémon Champion of Sinnoh while they are investigating some ruins. Paul appears soon after and is eager to challenge Cynthia to a battle. Will Paul manage to stand his ground against the Champion or will he be easily defeated?
On their way to the next town, Ash & Co. meet up with Cynthia, the Pokémon Champion of Sinnoh while they are investigating some ruins. Paul appears soon after and is eager to challenge Cynthia to a battle. Will Paul manage to stand his ground against the Champion or will he be easily defeated?
Pokemon Episode 507: Steamboat Willies
Diamond And Pearl Episode 39
Scenario:
Heading to the next town on a boat, Ash & Co. decide to let their Pokémon free to have a little fun. However, Team Rocket hatch a plan in order to take all of Ash & Co.s Pokémon and to make things worse, the boat ends up heading for a Waterfall. Can the Pokémon be saved?
Heading to the next town on a boat, Ash & Co. decide to let their Pokémon free to have a little fun. However, Team Rocket hatch a plan in order to take all of Ash & Co.s Pokémon and to make things worse, the boat ends up heading for a Waterfall. Can the Pokémon be saved?
Pokemon Episode 506: One Big Happiny Family
Diamond And Pearl Episode 38
Scenario:
Enroute from Eterna City, Brock's egg starts to glow. Finding a nearby Nurse Joy and await the egg to hatch. Happiny hatches from the egg and immediately takes a shine to Brock. Lacking a White Rock however, Brock goes out to find one. However, Team Rocket have their eyes set on Brock's new Pink Pokémon. Can the new Pokémon be protected?
Enroute from Eterna City, Brock's egg starts to glow. Finding a nearby Nurse Joy and await the egg to hatch. Happiny hatches from the egg and immediately takes a shine to Brock. Lacking a White Rock however, Brock goes out to find one. However, Team Rocket have their eyes set on Brock's new Pink Pokémon. Can the new Pokémon be protected?
Pokemon Episode 505: A Grass Menagerie
Diamond And Pearl Episode 37
Scenario:
It is time for Ash's second gym battle. In Eterna City, agsint Gardenia, whom he previously battled in the Forest, Ash faces one of his toughest battles. In a three on three battle, Staravia, Turtwig & Aipom face strong competition against Cherubi, Turtwig & Roserade. Can Ash beat Gardenia this time or will he end up losing to her again?
Monday, July 25, 2011
POKEMON NATURES INDEX
POKEMON NATURES
New in Pokemon Advance are Pokemon Natures. Natures affect the stats of a Pokemon - for example, a hasty Pokemon will have higher than usual speed. To check the nature of your Pokemon, look under the first screen of the Summary. Starting with HeartGold and SoulSilver, the raised stat will be highlighted in red while the lowered stat has a blue tint. This table shows the changes to each stat for each different kind of nature, as well as which kind of PokeBlocks they like and dislike.
Key:
| + | Stat increases by 10% |
| - | Stat decreases by 10% |
| = | Stat does not change |
| Nature | Attack | Defense | Speed | Spec Atk | Spec Def | Likes | Dislikes |
| Adamant | + | = | = | - | = | Spicy | Dry |
| Bashful | = | = | = | = | = | ||
| Bold | - | + | = | = | = | Sour | Spicy |
| Brave | + | = | - | = | = | Spicy | Sweet |
| Calm | - | = | = | = | + | Bitter | Spicy |
| Careful | = | = | = | - | + | Bitter | Dry |
| Docile | = | = | = | = | = | ||
| Gentle | = | - | = | = | + | Bitter | Sour |
| Hardy | = | = | = | = | = | ||
| Hasty | = | - | + | = | = | Sweet | Sour |
| Impish | = | + | = | - | = | Sour | Dry |
| Jolly | = | = | + | - | = | Sweet | Dry |
| Lax | = | + | = | = | - | Sour | Bitter |
| Lonely | + | - | = | = | = | Spicy | Sour |
| Mild | = | - | = | + | = | Dry | Sour |
| Modest | - | = | = | + | = | Dry | Spicy |
| Naïve | = | = | + | = | - | Sweet | Bitter |
| Naughty | + | = | = | = | - | Spicy | Bitter |
| Quiet | = | = | - | + | = | Dry | Sweet |
| Quirky | = | = | = | = | = | ||
| Rash | = | = | = | + | - | Dry | Bitter |
| Relaxed | = | + | - | = | = | Sour | Sweet |
| Sassy | = | = | - | = | + | Bitter | Sweet |
| Serious | = | = | = | = | = | ||
| Timid | - | = | + | = | = | Sweet | Spicy |
Pokemon Episode 504: The Secret Sphere of Influence
Diamond And Pearl Episode 36
Scenario:
The gang finally enter Eterna City, the home of the second Sinnoh Gym. However, before they get to the gym, they meet up with the old friends Gardenia & Nando. However, recently there has been a theft of the rare Adamant Orb, linked to Dialga and Nando & his Sunflora are implicated in the crime. Is Nando innocent and if so, will Ash & Co. manage to uncover the true culprits?
Pokemon Episode 503: An Elite Meet & Greet!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 35
Scenario:
On their way to Eterna City, Ash & co. meet up with Lucian, a member of the Elite Four in Sinnoh. Dawn is eager to test out her newly captures Buizel and challenges Lucian to a battle. Is Dawn biting off more than she can chew? Will Buizel be up to the challenge?
Pokemon Episode 502: Buizel Your Way Out Of This!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 34
Scenario:
On their way to Eterna City, Ash & co. decide to do a spot of fishing. Hooking a Buizel, Ash & Dawn both want the opportunity to capture it. To make things worse, Dawn's rival Nozomi arrives and also wants to capture the strong Buizel. Who will manage to battle it and capture it? Or will Team Rocket appear and capture it themselves?
Pokemon Episode 501: All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 33
Scenario:
On their way to Eterna City, Ash & Co. come across a special convention. The prize? A mysterious Pokémon egg. This convention however is a rather unusual one. Entrants are Pokémon and they have to look like other Pokémon. With everyone intending to enter, the competition is fierce. Especially since Team Rocket have their eyes on the egg.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Pokemon Episode 500: An Angry Combeenation!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 32
Scenario:
After splitting from Gardenia, Ash & Co. continue their search for Honey with their new friend Cheryl. Chasing a Combee that they found, they find a massive hive filled with Combee. However, Team Rocket see this and want the Combee. The hive's leader however, is not too happy with Team Rocket or Ash & Co's presence in the hive...
Pokemon Episode 499: The Grass Type Is Always Greener
Diamond And Pearl Episode 31
Scenario:
While travelling through Eterna Forest with their new friend Cheryl, Ash & Co. come across the Eterna Gym Leader; Gardenia. Upon learning that shes the gym leader, Ash is eager to challenge her. However, when she sends out her Turtwig and Cherubi, could Ash be facing a tougher battle than he anticipated?
Pokemon Episode 498: Some Enchanted Sweetening!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 30
Scenario:
On their way through Eterna Forest, Ash & Co. meet up with a trainer called Cheryl. She is looking for Sweet Honey so she can get some really rare Pokémon. Having found some Burmy, she learned that it has many different evolved forms. Having obtained three of them, Cheryl is trying to evolve her final Burmy to see what it will become. Team Rocket however have their eyes set on this Worm Family. Will they be stopped?
Pokemon Episode 497: The Champ Twins!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 29
Scenario:
When they get to the next city, Ash & co are interviewed by the local tv station. From this interview, Ash & Dawn are pulled into a double battle against a team who has had over a dozen consecutive wins with their Quilava & Croconaw. Will Ash & Dawn be able to beat them and end their streak?
Pokemon Episode 496: Drifloon in the Wind
Diamond And Pearl Episode 28
Scenario:Ash & Co. are on their way to Eterna City when they encounter Nurse Joy and her children. Ash & Co. decide to stay for a bit, but they learn that the youngest kid has some secret friends in the cave; Drifloon. However, Team Rocket have their eyes on these Drifloon...but something big is around following the North Winds...
Pokemon Episode 495: Setting a Not-So-Old Score!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 27
Scenario:
The contest has begun. Dawn, Jessie & Dawn's childhood friend are all participating. Dawn is completely eager to actually win the contest. However the battles end up being against her Childhood Friend. Despite the fact that they were friends, Dawn gives it her all. Will Piplup defeat the Prinplup?
Pokemon Episode 494: Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 26
Scenario:
Ash & Co. are at Floaroma City. Dawn is eager to enter the contest and try and win her first ribbon, however her childhood friend appears, boasting none other than Dawn's Piplup's next evolutionary stage; Prinplup. Dawn is eager to challenge her friend. However, Team Rocket have their eyes set on the Prinplup. Will they be stopped and will Dawn battle her friend in the contest?
Pokemon Episode 493: Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 25
Scenario:
Ash & Co. finally get to Floaroma City, home of the next Pokémon Contest. Dawn is eager to start creating Poffin in order to improve her Pokémon's contest performance. However, when in the shop, watched over a Roserade, they get mysteriously attacked...
Pokemon Episode 492: Cooking up a Great Story!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 24
Scenario:
On their travels, Ash & Co. meet a trainer running a restaurant. This trainer wishes to borrow Ash's Pikachu as her own Pikachu that helps out has gone missing, just before a competition. Ash reluctantly agrees. However, Team Rocket want to get their hands on both Pikachu. Will Ash be able to protect them?
Pokemon Episode 491: Faced with Steelix Determination!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 23
Scenario:
On their travels, Ash & Co. come across a pack of Bidoof. These Bidoof once lived peacefully in the valley. However, recently a Steelix has come and started terrorising the Bidoof and the area. Can Ash & Co. stop the Steelix and protect the Bidoof?
Pokemon Episode 490: Borrowing on Bad Faith!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 22
Scenario:
On their way to Floaroma City, Ash & Co. come across another Pokémon Contest. Dawn is eager to enter and try to get her own ribbon. While playing, Aipom gets caught on a cliff and is saved by Jessie. Jessie soon requests to Ash that she can use Aipom in the Contest, to which Ash agrees. Who will win?
Pokemon Episode 489: Ya See We Want an Evolution!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 21
Scenario:
On their travels, Ash & Co find a group who are dedicated to keeping their Pokémon at their base stage, the "B-Button" gang. Training Magikarp & Feebas for Battles & Contests, they manage to tap the fish's power. However, Team Rocket have their eyes on these abnormally strong Fish. Can Ash & Co. Protect them?
Pokemon Episode 488: Mutiny in the Bounty!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 20
Scenario:
During their travels, Ash & Co. encounter a Pokémon Hunter. This Hunter is eager to take Pokémon from other people and manages to take Ash's Pikachu & Team Rocket's Meowth. Ash, eager to get his friend back, teams up with Team Rocket. Will they get Pikachu & Meowth back or will this Hunter prevail?
Pokemon Episode 487: Twice Smitten, Once Shy!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 19
Scenario:
During their travels through the Sinnoh region, Dawn finds a rather Hyper Pachirisu. Dawn is eager to capture the Pachirisu. However, Jessie of Team Rocket also has her eyes set on it. Will Dawn get a Pachirisu or will Jessie end up capturing it for herself?
Pokemon Episode 486: O'er the Rampardos We Watched!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 18
Scenario:
The episode begins in the Oreburgh Gym, where Ash walks up to the arena. Roark greets him, and identifies a new found condifence in Ash, after all the hard training Ash went through. Ash ensures Roark that he will leave the gym with the first Sinnoh badge in his hand. The referee then begins the battle between Ash from Pallet Town and Roark from Oreburgh City. Dawn and Brock watch on, as the referee reminds the Ash and Roark that the battle will once again be a 3 on 3 battle. Brock then asks Dawn why she is wearing a cheerleader costume. Dawn then says that because of all the special training she went through with Ash, that she has to wear it to help cheer Ash on. Dawn then cheers, along with her two Pokémon, Buneary and Piplup, Ash appreciating the hard work she went through.
Roark starts off the battle by sending out his Onix. Responsing to this move, Ash sends out his Pikachu against the Rock/Ground type. The referee then officially begins the battle. Pikachu starts off with a super fast Quick Attack, and Onix replies with Slam. However, Ash reveals that he didn't plan to actually damage Onix. Ash then commands Pikachu to run onto Onix. It then runs up the rocky tail, and Onix then used to Screech, trying to stop Pikachu from running any further. Pikachu then grabs hold of Onix's sharp point on its head, as Onix tries to shake Pikachu off. Pikachu then uses Iron Tail, and slaps Onix's mouth. Roark then commands Onix to use Double Edge. Onix and Pikachu leap into each other, and Pikachu spins as it flies past Onix.
Pokemon Episode 485: Wild in the Streets
Diamond And Pearl Episode 17
Scenario:
The episode begins with Ash fresh over his loss against Roark, training with his three Pokemon, Pikachu, Aipom and Turtwig. Determined to not lose again, Ash is focused on getting his Pokemon as strong as can be by practicing their main attacks on various rock formations to toughen them up. Aipom smashes one by using Focus Punch, Pikachu another with Iron Tail and finally Turtwig uses Tackle. The rocks burst and when the smoke clears, Ash compliments his Pokemon for trying so hard. Dawn thinks that Ash's Pokemon are looking strong and fit, and Brock suggests that Ash seems to have gotten over his loss the day before. Buneary jumps down from Dawn's side and starts to stroke Pikachu's head softly with its ears, causing Pikachu to smile, embarrassed at the attention.
Dawn and Brock walk over, and Dawn says how good of a training ground the coal mine is for Ash's Pokemon what with all the rocks and rough terrian to get them pumped up. Ash agrees, but isn't too keen on Dawn's following suggestion. Looking at Ashs group, Dawn says that none of them bar Turtwig are really suited to battling against Roark's Rock types and that he should just call Professor Oak and get him to send him some of his old Pokemon. Ash shakes his head however, saying he wants to stick with his current Pokemon team, just like he did when he went to Houen. Dawn can't believe him, asking him if he wants to win or not. Ash is adamant however, saying that he doesn't have to change Pokemon or call upon his stronger ones to win a battle, he's sticking with the team he's got and wants to make them as strong as can be. After all, Paul didn't need to use Pokemon that were strong against Rock types, quite the opposite in fact.
Pokemon Episode 484: A Gruff Act To Follow
Diamond And Pearl Episode 16
Scenario:
The episode begins with Ash squaring off against Paul, who has just won his Coal Badge from Roark. Having had to sit and watch Paul's own battle, Ash is angered that Paul isn't willing to stick around and watch him take on Roark himself. Paul smirks, asking Ash if he really wants him to watch that much which angers Ash even more. Dawn and Pikachu slides in between them, telling both of them that enough is enough and to stop arguing. Turning to Paul, Dawn suggests that since he's already battled Ash once before, he might as well stay and watch. Paul, bemused, forgets Dawn and asks her who she is. Dawn snaps, telling Paul that they've met before, but Paul just stares at her, telling her he still doesn't remember her. Brock, sensing Dawn's growing anger and the fact she might cause a scene, runs in and pulls her back punching and kicking at a cool and collected Paul. Roark tells Paul that he is welcome to stay and watch if he wants, and Paul shrugs and says that he might as well. Satisfied, Ash turns to Roark nd says he's ready when he is. However, having just battled Paul, Roark isn't up for battling right now and needs time for himself and his Pokemon to rest and says they'll have to battle tomorrow.
Elsewhere, at the Oreburg Coal Museum, we find Team Rocket reciting a special science themed Team Rocket motto while wearing lab coats- along with Meowth, complete with lab coat, thick glasses and a moustache. Jessie, excited, proclaims that there is sure to be lots of rare things they can steal here, and Meowth suggests they do some research on the museum before getting started. Not long after, they stumble across a massive piece of coal that James says could fuel Giovanni's house for a long time. At this, a pleasant voiced scientist walks over to them, telling them that the coal in question was mined by both humans and Pokemon. James asks if they've met before, and the man introduces himself as Kenzo. They might not know him, but he knows them- the famous Pokemon researchers he's read so much about. Team Rocket play along, and Kenzo says that he's willing to show them around, and asks what part of the museum they want to see first. Kenzo explains the role of the research team, and how they've developed a achine that can restore fossilized Pokemon back to life. Kenzo then takes them to see a large garden area where the fossil Pokemon are kept.
Pokemon Episode 483: A Shape of Things To Come
Diamond And Pearl Episode 15
Scenario:
The episode begins with Ash, Dawn and Brock walking peacefully towards their next destination, Oreburgh City the home of the first Pokemon Gym in Shinou. Not before long, the city appears over the horizon, and Dawn comm
ents on the very fact that there is a Gym in the city. Ash turns to her and says that he's going to challenge it and win his first Shinou Gym Badge! Sometime later, Ash and co. have made their way into Oreburgh City and we find them just as they reach the Oreburgh City Gym which looks like a large building made out of stone. Before he can enter however, Paul, his new rival in the Shinou region, and an older long haired man, walk out of the Gym. Ash asks if Paul has challenged the Gym Leader or not yet, but Paul looks distastefully at Ash and says that the Gym Leader isn't even here. The older man explains that the Gym Leader is not at the Gym, and seems impressed when Ash informs him that he is from Kanto. The man then goes onto tell Ash that at this Gym, they use Rock Pokemon. Ash is surprised by this, and the comment catches Paul's attention. At this, Paul abruptly decides to go find a Pokemon Centre, and as he walks away Ash wishes him luck. Paul smirks and continues walking.
Pokemon Episode 482: Leave it to Brocko!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 14
Scenario:
The episode begins at night, overlooking a forest. Three Seedot are sleeping peacefully before one of them rolls over, falling off the branch. Bouncing off a Shiftry, it lands next to a Nuzleaf and inadvertently nudges it off as well. The Nuzleaf bounces off another branch before landing on a Vileplume, startling it and causing it to panic and run off into the forest. As morning comes, the Vileplume continues to run, and its Stun Spore wakes the Nuzleaf. As it sits up it is caught in another tree branch and falls to the floor. Yawning, it soon realizes it is far from its home and has no idea of how to get back. Crying out for help but receiving no reply it frantically only to fall off a cliff in its desperation.
Elsewhere, Ash and co are making good progress towards Oreburgh City, just needing to cross a mountain to reach their destination. Although Ash is eager to get to his first Sinnoh gym battle, Dawn moans points to a nearby Pokemon centre, suggesting they stay the night their and climb the mountain tomorrow. As Brock is feeding his Bonsly their attention is caught by a disturbance nearby in the forest. The group decides to see what is going on and dash off into the woods.
Pokemon Episode 481: A Staravia Is Born
Diamond And Pearl Episode 13
Scenario:
The episode begins in the middle of a forest, and Ash training hard with his new flying Pokemon, Starly. The training in question involves a target which Starly must hit. Ash, Dawn and Brock all cheer Starly on, but something seems wrong as Starly starts to waver in the air just before it is about to reach the target. Starly stops mid-flight and falls onto the ground, as Ash runs over to see if his Pokemon is alright. Brock tells Ash not to worry, as he has something in his bag that will heal Starly's injuries. Pulling out a potion, Brock smiles as he says this will do the trick. Not soon after, Brock has applied the potion and is busy wrapping a bandage around Starly's injured leg as Ash gives Starly a pep talk. This is interuppted by a rustling bush near where the group is resting, and Ash and Dawn turn to the bush wondering what could be causing it to rustle.
As if to answer Ash's question, a young woman comes out of the bush and greets them, while carrying a pair of binoculars. The woman asks who they ae, and Ash introduces himself and Pikachu, and Dawn does the same. The woman then introduces herself as Yukari, just as Brock slides over to her and starts to perform his usual romantic introduction bending down on one knee. This is stopped by Croagunk who punches his back and causes him to fall over. Yukari explains that she is on the search for Bird Pokemon, and Ash and Dawn worry that their noise may have scared them off but Yukari tells them not to worry about it, and they can come along with her if they want.
Pokemon Episode 480: Arrival of a Rival
Diamond And Pearl Episode 12
Scenario:
The episode begins with Momoan announcing the lucky Coordinators that have made it into the next round thanks to their skill in the appeal part of the Contest. A screen lights up above her, showing that Zoey, Ash, Dawn and Jessie have all passed into the battle stages, much to their delight. Dawn is relieved, and Zoey congratulates her. Excited that she's been able to get this far, Dawn decides to call up her mother to tell her the good news. Upon calling her, her mother congratulates her too, and wishes her the best of luck in the battle stage. Dawn nods and says that she'll do her best.
After hanging up, Momoan announces to the Coordinators and the audience that the battle round pairings are decided at random. On the screen overhead, the results are shown. Ash will face off against Zoey, Dawn is against a young boy and Jessie's opponent is a stern looking young man. Ash is happy that he's going up against Zoey, and that going for the Shinou League and ribbons will be a lot of fun. At this, Zoey glares at him from across the room. Dawn tells Ash to calm down, and tries to tell him about Contest Battles. Ash seems confident though, until Zoey walks over to him. Ash wishes Zoey luck, but Zoey shrugs his best wishes off and asks him if he's going for the Shinou League. Ash says that he is, and Zoey says that he really shouldn't interfere in Contests: Contest battles and Gym Battles are totally different, and he should never compare them.
Watching all of this is Jessie in disguise, who smirks at the verbal dressing down that Ash just received as the young group walks off. At this,James and Meowth appear, hobbling over to her and covered in bumps and bruises. Jessie is shocked and asks what happened to them, and they go outside to talk in private. James explains that they were caught out trying to sell the fake entrance enhancing ribbons, much to Jessie's dismay. She gets up however, and states that this time, regardless of anything, she will win a ribbon. A blinding holy light appears behind her, and James and Meowth bow down before her. As Jessie laughs, we see Wobbuffet behind her holding a stage light.
Back inside the Contest Hall, Momoan tells the crowd that the first battle of the Contest is about to begin, and the screen above her shows Ash and Zoey's faces, along with a timer showing 5 minutes. The battle begins, and Ash sends out his chosen Pokemon, Aipom who appears in a burst of stars. Zoey sends out Glameow. Ash orders Aipom to attack, but Zoey smirks and mutters an order to Glameow who sits down and watches Aipom come for it. Ash smiles at this, thinking he's got it won, and orders Aipom to use Focus Punch. Aipom does so, but Glameow reacts fast and grabs Aipom by the tail, using its Shadow Claw attack. Aipom is shocked, even more so when Glameow swings Aipom around by the tail and throws it across the arena. Ash tells Aipom to use Swift, which it does, raining lightning fast stars down on Glameow. Zoey tells Glameow to attack, but ends up being confused and unable to when Aipom uses Double Team on Ash's command. With Glameow wondering which one to attack, Ash tells Aipom to use Swift agan. However, Zoey tells Glameow to jump into the air, and Glameow uses its claws to knock the Swift attack back at Aipom and knocking it back.
The two trainers and Pokemon face off, and Ash tells Aipom to use Focus Punch, and Zoey tells Glameow to use Iron Tail. Iron Tail blocks the Punch, and the two Pokemon are locked as their two attacks push against each other. Eventually the Iron Tail wins, smashing into Aipom's face and knocking it back into the ground. With only 29 seconds left on the clock, it doesn't look good for Ash, and Zoey, seeing this, smirks. Not accounting for Ash's hotblooded battle style however, Ash tells Aipom to get up, fight and do its best. Aipom nods and gets up, running towards Glameow to attack with a Focus Punch. Zoey smirks, and tells Glameow to use its Shadow Claw attack, which causes its paw to glow with a strange dark power. Ash smiles, knowing that Shadow Claw is a Ghost type attack. Dawn realizes what Ash is thinking, and says that as Aipom is a Normal type, it's unafected by Glameow's Ghost type attack. Brock isn't convinced though, and says that Zoey must know this, and has a reason for calling for such an attack.
The two Pokemon collide, and Aipom's Focus Punch overpowers the Shadow Claw. Ash tells Aipom to attack, and Zoey tells her Pokemon to jump to avoid the Focus Punch. Glameow does so, jumping high above Aipom before coming down and delivering a harsh Iron Tail attack on Zoey's command. Aipom is sent flying back, with nine seconds left on the clock. Zoey looks confident that she's going to win, but Ash says he isn't about to give up, and tells Aipom to use a full power, no holding back, Focus Punch. Just as the attack is about to hit Glameow square in the face, the timer runs out and Zoey is declared the winner. The crowd cheers, and Zoey turns to face them and bows.
Back in the Coordinator waiting room, Dawn congratulates Ash on an amazing battle. At this, Zoey walks up and Ash gets up and congratulates her also, but Zoey stares at him unimpressed. Ash is shocked, but Zoey explains that she was was impressed at how close the battle was, especially the last Focus Punch which made her unable to react or counter it. She smiles and says it was a great battle, and the two shake hands. Ash explains that the reason he entered the Contest in the first place was because of Aipom, and Dawn backs him up, saying that Aipom really wanted to enter. Zoey turns to look at the Pokemon in question, who is busy snacking away on some Pokemon food.
Not soon after, the next battle round begins. Dawn faces off against a Swalot, who is frozen by Buneary's Ice Beam Attack. As for Jessie, she faces off against a Rhydon with her Carnivine. Both trainers successful, the semi-final round pairings are announced: Dawn vs Zoey, and Jessie vs. A young male coordinator. Dawn breaths deeply, and says that this battle will decide who will make it to the final, and who will have a shot at getting the Contest Ribbon. The two trainers face off, with the large screen above them showing their point bars and the five minutes that the battle will last for. Dawn starts things off by sending out her Buneary, who appears in a burst of cherry blossoms. Zoey sends out her Glameow in response. Dawn is the first to attack, telling Buneary to use its Ice Beam attack. Buneary does so, sending out a huge burst of cold energy right at Glameow.
Zoey counters by telling Glameow to use Shadow Claw, which shocks Dawn who tells Zoey that her Pokemon is a Normal type, and thus the ttack will have no effect. Zoey smiles, and says that type doesn't matter, as Shadow Claw rips through the Ice Beam attack without any difficulty. This causes Dawn to lose points, but she quickly regains her cool and tells her Pokemon to attack again. Zoey tells Glameow to jump, which it does, using its tail to spring up high above the battle field, and then to come down and use Fury Swipes on Buneary. Buneary is sent flying back, which Zoey uses to her advantage as she tells her Glameow to use Iron Tail. Dawn tells her Buneary to try and stop the attack, and Buneary reacts quickly, getting up and grabbing Glameow's Iron Tail attack between its ears.
Zoey is impressed, and tells Dawn that Buneary did some smart thinking to stop her attack... but that won't be enough. Glameow starts spinning its tail, and with Buneary still clamped on, the poor bunny Pokemon is spun around and around before being tossed off just like Aipom. Dawn counters though, and tells Buneary to quickly use Ice Beam. Zoey tells Glameow to dodge, but by jumping, the Ice Beam hits the stage floor and freezes it. Glameow lands, and finds itself unable to gain any footing under the slippery surface. Dawn uses this to her advantage, and tells Buneary to use Dizzy Punch.
Buneary does so, smashing its ears over and over again into Glameow who slips about on the icy surface. The two Pokemon separate, and Dawn tells her Pokemon to attack again. Zoey isn't about to let the same thing happen twice however, and tells Glameow to use Shadow Claw on the ice on the floor. This causes the ice to be smashed apart, sending large chunks of it smashing into Buneary. As Buneary is knocked back by th ice particles, Dawn's points lower even further, followed by Zoey telling Glameow to use Iron Tail. The attack slams straight into Buneary, sending it flying back. Dawn begs Buneary to try to get up, but just as she does so, the timer runs out and Zoey is declared the winner.
The crowd cheers, as Dawn pats Buneary on the head and tells it that it put up a great fight: Something which the three judges seem to agree with, as they shower both trainers with praise. Not soon after, Hikari calls up her mother, and the smiles of the stage turn into tears of disappointment after coming so far. Her mother tells her that despite losing, she has come a long way and proved that she can do well in a Contest, and should be proud of herself. She then encourages Dawn to go cheer Zoey on in the final. Dawn smiles, wipes away her tears and agrees, smiling. When we see the final, we find that four minutes of the final have already passed, with Jessie going up against Zoey, with Carnivine wrapping itself around and puting the squeeze on Glameow. Jessie is sure that the ribbon will be hers, and tells Carnivine to use Bite attack.
This proves a mistake however, as Zoey tells Glameow to use Shadow Claw which knocks Carnivine back. Free from the vines, Glameow is free to attack and uses Fury Swipes repeatedly on Carnivine, much to Jessie's shock. Carnivine slides back towards Jessie, who, frustrated, tells it to use Bullet Seed. It does so, but the attack is dodged by Glameow who jumps up and uses Iron Tail on Zoey's command. The hardened tail smashes right into Carnivine, and the attack causes Jessie to lose all of her points. Zoey is declared the winner, and bows to the audience who cheers. Jessie cannot believe that she came this far to go away a loser, and mutters to herself in shock.
The audience cheers as Zoey receives her ribbon for winning the Contest, in front of the other Coordinators who clap behind her.
Not soon after, we find the group and Zoey outside, as Ash congratulates her for winning the Contest. Zoey thanks him, and wishes Dawn luck. Dawn tells her that she'll do her best for the next Contest, and that she hopes they meet again. Zoey agrees, and puts the shades on her head down in front of her eyes and walks off. Dawn shouts goodbye to her, and Zoey puts her hand up without looking back, in the age old style of rivals such as Gary and Drew. The episode ends with the group watching Zoey walk off into the sunset.
Pokemon Episode 479: Mounting a Coordinator Assault
Diamond And Pearl Episode 11
Scenario:
The episode begins inside a Pokemon Center, with Ash and Brock watching Dawn prepare for her upcoming Pokemon Contest. Dawn twirls towards them, as does Pikachu, with the young girl wearing a pretty pink dress with ribbons all over. Ash and Brock say that she looks great, but Ash asks why she's wearing it. Dawn explains that that in Pokemon Contests in Sinnoh, dressing up in different outfits is encouraged. Also watching is Dawn's mother on the video phone, who Dawn thanks for sending her such a beautiful dress. Her mother looks worried however, saying that there's something missing... a chocker for Dawn's neck. Dawn wonders where she could get one, when suddenly a Glameow appears out of nowhere with a chocker around its tail.
Dawn's mother looks at the chocker around the cat's tail, saying that's perfect for her daughter. Dawn takes the chocker from around the Pokemon's tail, wondering where the Pokemon came from. At that, a voice coming from behind the Glameow makes her look up. The voic is question belongs to a young girl with short red hair, with sunglasses resting upon her head. The girl says that she overheard what her mother was saying, and that she can keep the chocker. Dawn puts in on and tells her mother that everything is fine now. Her mother disagrees however, saying that she didn't even thank the girl for her kindness. Dawn looks behind her to thank the girl, only to find her vanished.
Pokemon Episode 478: Not On My Watch Ya Don't!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 10
Scenario:The episode begins with a large man scanning Ash and Pikachu with a Poketch. The scanner shows several readings and information, before beeping that it is complete, and showing a large heart on the screen. The man smiles and shows the reading to a small boy that appears to be his son. and explains that the Poketch reading was a very good one, as it shows that Pikachu's happiness level is incredibly high. Ash smiles and puts his hand on his hips, explaining that Pikachu has been his best friend for a long time, since it was his first Pokemon. Brock butts in and says that he wants to try the device too, and brings out his newly acquired Pokemon, Croagunk. The poison frog Pokemon stands there calmly, not moving as the Poketch scans over it. The man looks surprised when the scan is complete, causing Brock to worry as to what the Poketch said...
Earlier that day, before the group had met the Poketch using Father and Son, Ash and co. come across a large group of Coordinators practising moves with their Pokemon for the upcoming Contest. Dawn watches them in interest, along with Piplup and Mimiroru who are in the process of being trained up for Contests themselves. Dawn calls down to her Pokemon, saying that they should go and find some things they need for the Contest. The two Pokemon agree and Ash and co. head on their way into the heart of the city. Pulling out a magazine with a familiar looking trainer on the front, Dawn looks all around her but to no avail.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Pokemon Episode 477: Setting the World on its Buneary
Diamond And Pearl Episode 9
Scenario:
The episode starts with Dawn and Piplup facing off against a cuddly Buneary. Dawn orders Piplup to use Bubblebeam, but Buneary jumps up and swiftly dodges the attack as Ash and Brock look on in awe. Ash warns Dawn to look out for Buneary and Dawn tells Piplup to dodge the opposing Pokemon's attack and then to use Peck. Buneary dodges again and the two Pokemon go back to squaring off against eachother. Dawn shouts encouragement to Piplup, and Brock muses that Piplup seems to be getting a hang for Pokemon battles. Dawn tells Piplup to use Bubblebeam again, and Buneary counters by use Ice Beam to freeze the oncoming bubbles.
Earlier that day, we find the group being woken from their sleep by Dawn's screaming as dawn breaks. Ash, worried, runs over to Dawn's tent and asks her what's wrong. Dawn shouts at him to not come in as she's having a bad hair day, and Ash suggests that she just wear a hat. The two continue to bicker as Brock and Croagunk look on. Inside the tent, Dawn continues to try to sort her hair out but to no avail. Piplup laughs at Dawn's wild hair, and Dawn smiles as an idea comes to her. She tells Piplup to use Bubblebeam, as the two boys outside wonder what in the world she is doing. Brock then drops a potato he is peeling, and it rolls over to Croagunk. Brock asks if Croagunk could throw the potato back to him, but the frog Pokemon just looks at the potato and Brock on confusion. Brock repeats his request, and Croagunk picks up the vegetable and throws it back to its trainer with a little too much force causing it to go straight over Brock's head. Ash tries to catch the falling potato but ends up umping straight into Dawn as she comes out of her tent. Pikachu jumps up and manages to grab it in mid-air, as a wild Buneary watches from the bushes. Pikachu lands on the ground and Brock thanks it for catching the potato, and Buneary's eyes light up at the sight of the cool Pikachu.
Ash asks Dawn what the Bubblebeam was for, and Dawn shows him her shiny straight hair. She then asks him if he wants her to do it to him too, but Ash refuses and says that he's fine because he wears a hat... a hat that Aipom has just stolen and run off with. Ash tells Aipom to give him back his hat, and Pikachu goes after the mischevious monkey. Using Quick Attack, Pikachu manages to catch up to Aipom and grab the hat back. Pikachu, hat on head, lands on the ground in front of Aipom. The hat over its eyes however blocks Pikachu's vision and is about to be hit by an approaching motocycle driven by an Officer Jenny! At the last moment however Buneary jumps and pushes Pikachu out of the way in time. Ash runs over to Pikahu and asks his best friend if it is okay. Dawn checks the cute Pokemon on her Pokedex, and says that Buneary is amazing, it even saved Pikachu. Buneary gets embarrassed when Pikachu thanks it, and covers its head with its fur and hops off much to Dawn's dismay.
Officer Jenny apologises to Ash, and tells Pikachu to watch where it's going in future. Dawn thanks Officer Jenny for helping her the last time they met, but the Jenny looks at her in confusion. Brock smiles and slides up near them with a sly grin on his face. He pulls out a photo and explains to Dawn that the Police Force across Kanto, Johto, Houen and Sinnoh is made up of Officer Jenny. Dawn is confused when Jenny explains that she is the younger sister of the Jenny that Dawn had met before, as they look the same. Brock becomes annoyed and starts to rant about how each Jenny is different. In the middle of the rant however, Croagunk punches Brock in the stomach and drags him away. Jenny then asks the group if they have seen the three people on a photo she produces. Dawn wonders who the three people are, and Jenny explains that they had stolen a lot of machinary from a nearby factory.
Sometime later, the group sit down to one of Brock's delicious meals. Ash says how amazing Buneary was, and Dawn looks annoyed and asks if Ash is trying to capture Buneary too. Ash says that he is, and Dawn moans and says that she's the only one that hasn't caught a Pokemon yet so she should be the one to capture Buneary. Brock tells her to calm down and not rush herself. Dawn disagrees and shouts at Brock, saying she has to as she needs to increase her Pokemon team for the upcoming Pokemon Contest. From above, Jessie and Meowth look lovingly at the rice balls that Brock had prepared as James works on something behind them with a spanner. Jessie and Meowth complain about how hungry they are, and James tells them that they have to put up with it for now as they have no money.
Back with Ash and co., Dawn wonders why Croagunk hasn't finished its Pokemon food off. Croagunk looks suspiciously at the nearby bushes before jumping over to them and stabbing them with its arm. Buneary jumps out from the bshes and hops off. Ash suggests that they go after the Pokemon, and Dawn tells Piplup that they should follow. Running after Buneary, Dawn tells Piplup to use Bubblebeam to stop Buneary. Piplup fires off the attack and it explodes on the ground in front of Buneary causing it to stop dead in its tracks. Dawn tells Piplup to use Peck attack, but Buneary dodges skillfully. Dawn follows up by telling Piplup to use Bubblebeam, but the attack is stopped by an Ice Beam. Brock then runs up and remarks that it's interesting that Buneary can use Ice Beam like that. Buneary then runs up to Piplup and hits the Pokemon hard with a Piyopiyo Punch attack, confusing it.
Dawn tells Piplup to hang on as Buneary winks playfully at Pikachu. Piplup is confused, and Ash tells Dawn that she should return Piplup to its Pokeball to remove the confusion state. Dawn agrees but Piplup to hit hard again by Buneary before Dawn could return it. Piplup falls down to the ground and Dawn apologises to Pohama for her sloppy trainer skills. She then gets up and tells Ash that it's his turn to try to catch Buneary and Ash nods and steps forward telling Pikachu to attack. Pikachu jumps off his shoulder and Buneary becomes embarrassed and starts blushing again. Ash, Dawn and Pikachu wonder what in the world is going on as Brock smiles, knowing what's going on. Ash asks, and Brock tells him that he cannot be anything but love. Ash decides that he can use this to catch it, but Buneary fires off an Ice Beam and freezes the group in solid ice. Buneary then grabs onto Pikachu and starts to dance playfully with the confused electric Pokemon as Team Rocket watch on and plan.
After dancing around and around, Pikachu shouts at Buneary wondering if Ash and the others are alright. Buneary is taken aback at Pikachu, and its eyes start to well up. Pikachu is shocked and tries to calm the near-crying Pokemon down. Buneary cries anyway however, as Starly flies down and looks at the two Pokemon in confusion. Buneary's ears then prick up and it stops crying as she looks around wondering what she can hear. At that, a huge hand shoots out and grabs Buneary before putting it into a see-through ball and pulling the ball back into the large mecha. Pikachu tells Starly to go tell Ash, Dawn and Brock and Starly nods and flies off. Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt at the mecha, but a lightning rod next to Buneary's ball cage attracts the attack and it is absorbed into the captured Pokemon's cell, shocking Buneary. Team Rocket laugh and explain that Pikachu's attacks will just hurt any Pokemon they have captured. Meowth suggests that if Pikachu were to come with them, they'd release Mimimou.
Elsewhere, Croagunk is walking along a road and comes across Ash, Dawn and Brock frozen in a block of ice. After looking at the ice for a few second and pondering, Croagunk smashes it open with its fist. The group thank Croagunk, who continues to stand in silence. Back with Pikachu, Pikachu agrees to let them capture it. Team Rocket do so, and Pikachu tells Meowth to let Buneary go. Jessie laughs, thinking Pikachu naive to think that they'd let Buneary go. At that, Ash and co. arrive look angrily at Team Rocket as they notice that both Pikachu and Buneary have been captured. This starts Team Rocket off on their motto, and after they finish, Meowth laughs at Buneary trying to escape, explaining that they've used stronger materials this time. Ash runs to the mecha, saying that he'll save them both. Meowth pulls some levers however and uses the mecha's claws to keep Ash away. Officer Jenny then appears and produces the photo from before, realising that Team Rocket are the thieves who stole the materials rom the factory.
Inside its cage, Pikachu uses Iron Tail over and over, and eventually shatters the glass and escapes. Jessie tells Meowth to do something, and Meowth grits his teeth and presses another button causing the top half of the mecha to rise up into the air. Team Rocket laugh at the escape they are making, but Pikachu smashes Buneary's bubble cage. Ash then tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, and Dawn tells Buneary to use Ice Beam. Both Pokemon use their attacks on the mecha's rocket boosters, causing them to freeze up and explode and the mecha to fall to the ground. Ash catches Pikachu as it falls, and Dawn catches Buneary. The mecha smashes into the earth, and Team Rocket crawl out, rejected before running off as Officer Jenny chases after them- her bike somehow being slower than Team Rocket. Buneary huggles Dawn, and Dawn asks the cute Pokemon if it would like to come along with them. Buneary seems to agree, but Dawn asks if it would like to have a battle anyway.
Dawn orders Piplup to use Bubblebeam, but Buneary jumps up and swiftly dodges the attack as Ash and Brock look on in awe. Ash warns Dawn to look out for Buneary and Dawn tells Piplup to dodge the opposing Pokemon's attack and then to use Peck. Buneary dodges again and the two Pokemon go back to squaring off against eachother. Dawn shouts encouragement to Piplup, and Brock muses that Piplup seems to be getting a hang for Pokemon battles. Dawn tells Piplup to use Bubblebeam again, and Buneary counters by use Ice Beam to freeze the oncoming bubbles.
Buneary leaps at Piplup again and tries to attack, and Brock warns her that it's using Piyopiyo Punch again. Dawn tells Piplup to dodge and use Peck again. Piplup does so, smashing straight into Buneary and sending it flying back. Dawn throws a Pokeball, gritting her teeth and hoping for the best. The Pokemon wobbles back and forth and eventually stops... Buneary is now Dawn's! Dawn jumps up and down in excitement and thanks Pocham, and Ash congratulates Dawn on her new Pokemon. Dawn thanks him and Brock for helping her today, and then calls out Buneary. Trainer and Pokemon hug eachother tight.
The episode ends with Dawn vowing to them that they'll do their best in the upcoming Pokemon contest.
Pokemon Episode 476: Gymbaliar
Diamond And Pearl Episode 8
Scenario:
The episode start with Jessie and her Dustox battling another Trainer called Jeffrey and his Marowak in an unofficial Gym set-up by Team Rocket. Jessie commands a Stun Spore from Dustox, but Jeffrey has his Marowak deflect it with its Bone Club. As James and Meowth become worried by this, the Trainer follows up by commanding a Bonemerang. Jessie successful has Dustox dodge the attack, but is caught by surprise as it swings around and hits Dustox in the face. Jeffrey has his Marowak follow up with Bone Club, which scores a direct hit causing Dustox to faint.
Disheartened, James declares Jeffrey the winner and gives him a 'gym badge' for his victory. The trio laments over another loss and Meowth complains to Jessie that they have no strategy.
Pokemon Episode 475: Like It or Lup It
Diamond And Pearl Episode 7
Scenario:
The episode begins in a darkened Pokemon Contest Hall, with an announcer introducing the next Coordinator to perform. The Coordinator in question is then bathed in spotlight, and we see that is it Dawn wearing a long green dress. Dawn smiles, and after taking out a Pokeball, throws it to release Piplup and then tells it to use Bubblebeam. Piplup does so, creating a large ring of bubbles around it as it spins around releasing the attack. The bubbles then fall and explode, amazing the audience. Dawn continues to smile confidently, before looking up and seeing that Piplup is getting dizzy from spinning around over and over. The bubbles are sent flying at the audience, who scream in fear. Piplup then falls to the ground, hitting the Contest Hall floor hard.
At that, we find that everything in the Hall was just Dawn's imagination, everything really taking place in the middle of a field. Dawn rubs the back of her neck and looks over to Ash, Pikachu and Brock who all hold up cards with red X's on the showing that her appeal failed. Dawn isn't about to let that get her down however, and tells Piplup to use the grand finish Bubblebeam appeal again. Piplup once again jumps into the air and start spinning around while using Bubblebeam, but quickly becomes dizzy. The bubbles then rain down on Ash, Brock and Pikachu who dance around trying to avoid them. Piplup hits the dirt again, and Dawn runs over to it, worried.
Pokemon Episode 474: Different Strokes for Different Blokes
Diamond And Pearl Episode 6
Scenario:
The episode begins in the middle of a forest on a peaceful day, with the gang preparing for a delicious meal cooked by Brock. While Dawn is laying plates on the table, Aipom happily picks tasty oranges from the trees above. Down below, Piplup calls up to Aipom, wanting an orange itself. Aipom sticks its tounge out at the young Pokemon however, and jumps up and down. But while doing so, it gets too excited and bangs his head on a branch above it and drops the orange out of its tail hand in shock and into the mouth of a hungry Piplup. Aipom drops down to the ground and starts to shout at Piplup for eating its orange, but Piplup doesn't seem interested. Turtwig then runs over and tries to break up the arguement between the Pokemon, but is quickly slapped away by Aipom and Piplup who don't want someone interferring in their quarral. Aipom decides to take the fight to another level, and fires off a Swift attack at Piplup, who responds with a Bubblebeam attack. The two attacks collide and explode, which bing Ash and Dawn's attention to the squabble.
Pokemon Episode 473: Gettin' Twiggy With It!
Diamond And Pearl Episode 5
Scenario:
The episode begins right in the action, with Team Rocket having just managed to steal Pikachu away from Ash and making their escape. Pikachu dangles below their balloon as Ash, Dawn and Brock chase them from the ground insisting that the three villains stop. James laughs, and says that of course they won't give Pikachu back. Meowth then chimes in saying that it feels great to have finally snatched away Pikachu from the brats. On the ground, Ash and co. continue their pursuit of Team Rocket. However, as the balloon flies further and further away from them, Ash decides to get Pikachu back to old fashioned way. He calls out Starly and tells it to fly after Team Rocket and get Pikachu back. James isn't about to let Starly get away with that though, and sends out his Carnivine to attack the small bird. Carnivine has other ideas however, and turns around and hugs onto James tightly. James screams and insists that Carnivine let go off him, and Jessie and Meowth struggle to pull the over-affectionate Pokemon of their comrade. The force of all three Rocket members trying to get Carnivine off James causes the balloons basket to rock, and Starly's beak comes into contact with the balloon causing it to pop and for it, and Pikachu, to fall down to the ground.
When the balloon finally hits land, it lands just next to a lake in the middle of some bushes. The force of the impact to the ground attracts the attention of a nearby Turtwig who runs over to the cage Pikachu is contained in. Turtwig somehow unlocks Pikachu's cage and Pikachu jumps out and happily thanks his savior. Jessie then says she isn't about to let Pikachu go that easily, and James tells Carnivine to go get Pikachu back. Turtwig, through Meowth's translation, says that it won't let them get Pikachu. James isn't impressed, and tells Carnivine to use Bullet Seed. Pikachu and Turtwig dodge the attack however, and Turtwig starts to run towards Team Rocket with a look that worries Meowth. Turtwig then smashes into Carnivine, who goes flying, knocks into Jessie, James and Meowth and causing them to blast off again. Ash, Dawn and Brock then appear on the scene, and Ash says that he's happy to see that Pikachu is alright.
Dawn notices the Turtwig, and Ash checks up on the small but feisty Pokemon on hisPokedex. Dawn clenches her fist and says that this is her chance to get a Pokemon, and sends out her Piplup to use Peck. Turtwig uses Razor Leaf to counter, which Piplup dodges. The leaves miss, but attack a bush instead containing an Oddish. The dazed Oddish walks out of the bush confused, and lets out a Sleep Powder attack. Ash remembers the attack and runs over to Pikachu and tries to get it out off the way. While doing so though, Ash himself, along with Pikachu, is caught in the attack and instantly falls asleep. Turtwig then walks over to Ash and puts Pikachu on his shell back before running off into the woods. Dawn and Brock start to run after Turtwig, just as an old woman appears and wonders what is going on. Dawn and Brock stop, and sometime after, we find them in the old woman's house along with Ash. The old woman pours some red medicine down Ash's throat to cure him off the Sleep Powder and Ash awakens.
Ash asks where he is, and where Pikachu is, and the old woman tells him to calm down, ad that her name is Yukino. Ash introduces himself, and Yukino tells him that his Pikachu is alright, as the Turtwig that took it means no harm... it just wants a friend. We then see Turtwig using Headbutt on a tree to knock several juicy oranges down which it hands to Pikachu. Pikachu seems a little confused at this, but eventually starts to nibble down on the tasty fruit. Back in Yukino's house, Dawn asks if the old woman is a trainer. She says that she isn't, neither is she a Coordinator. She then goes onto explain how for sometime, she's been feeding the lonely Turtwig. We then cut back to Pikachu, who along with Turtwig, look up a tree to see a Mankey and a Geodude fighting over a delicious piece of fruit. Turtwig headbutts the tree, and both Pokemon and the fruit fall out. Geodude shouts at Turtwig, who knocks away the fruit again. This causes both Pokemon to gang up on Turtwig and they all start fighting. When the dust clears, Turtwig is the one left standing. Back in the house, Ash decides to go ge back Pikachu, and to help Turtwig.
Having used force to sort out Mankey and Geodude, Turtwig gives each of the Pokemon a small pile of fruit to sort their differences out. The two Pokemon then walk off happily, with Pikachu waving goodbye to them. Turtwig then decides to have a little nap, but it is soon distrupted when Ash, Dawn and Brock appear and Ash calls out to his best friend. Turtwig snaps to alert and runs towards Ash. Before he can dodge, the small grass Pokemon slams right into Ash and knocks the young trainer back. Pikachu starts to shout at Turtwig, telling it that Ash isn't an enemy, he's its trainer. Ash then tells Turtwig that the one that was trying to steal Pikachu was Team Rocket, but they are Pikachu's friends. Turtwig looks to Pikachu, who nods at Ash's words. Turtwig is shocked, and jumps back. Ash walks over to the upset Turtwig, and thanks it for saving Pikachu from Team Rocket. Turtwig looks up, just as an injured Linoone crawls out of some bushes. Dawn checks Linoone on her Pokedex, as Ash picks up the Pokemon ad says that they need to get it to Yukino's house, and fast. When they reach the old woman's place, Brock starts to spread some green mixture onto Linoone, who responds happily. Yukino says that she's impressed by Brock's ability, and Brock says that it was her herbs that really saved the day. Watching all of this is Team Rocket, who eagerly plan their next attack from inside their Magikarp submarine which hides in the lake.
Sometime later, the group have just finished eating some of Brock's delicious stew, which Yukino and Dawn compliment him on. Ash asks if Linoone enjoyed the food, and Linoone happily nods. Turtwig then slides his bowl over to Linoone, inviting it to finish off its portion. Ash then pours some more of the stew into Turtwig's bowl, saying that it shouldn't be left out of eating. Turtwig happily smiles, and jumps at Ash. Yukino explains that it's just showing his affection for Ash, and then tells Turtwig to do the same to her. The group call out in shock, but Yukino quickly pulls out a stick which Turtwig starts to nibble on. At that however, two pink suckers fly out from the lake and grab Pikachu and Turtwig and drag them into a glass tube floating on the water surface. The Magikarp sub then bursts out from the lake and Team Rocket appear from the top of their vehicle. Yukino asks who they are, and Team Rocket recite their motto. Dawn demands that they give the two Pokemon back and they all laugh and refue, before jumping back in and going back under the surface and dragging the glass tube containing Pikachu and Turtwig with them as they escape. Ash calls out to them, and jumps into the lake and starts to swim after them.
Brock suggests to Dawn that she sends out Piplup to help Ash and Dawn does so, telling Piplup to follow the Magikarp submarine. From inside the submarine, Jessie isn't impressed as she sees that Ash has somehow managed to catch up to them by swimming. She then tells James and Meowth that they're going to go deeper underwater, so they should start peddling even more. James and Meowth nod, and the submarine along with the glass tube is pulled deep into the lake with Ash and Piplup clinging onto it. Worried that his new friend is in danger, Turtwig starts to Headbutt the glass tube in order to weaken it. Pikachu then uses Iron Tail, which creates a crack in the tube before using Thunderbolt to smash it open.
The attack shocks Ash and the three Pokemon, along with Team Rocket inside thesub. The attack also causes an explosion with sends Ash, Pikachu, Piplup and Turtwig flying out of the water and onto dry land. Yukino is glad that Ash is alright, and Dawn does the same for Piplup. The group then hear a shout from Jessie however, telling them this isn't over. Jessie, James, Meowth and Wobbuffet jump out from their sub and onto the land, and pull out two Pokeballs from their belt. Ash is ready for their challenge, and Pikachu steps forward in preperation. Jessie sends out Seviper, and James sends out Carnivine. Jessie orders Seviper to use Poison Tail, and James tells Carnivine to use Bite attack. Turtwig runs at Seviper and dodges its attack before smashing into it. It then uses Headbutt on Carnivine, and uses its mouth to swing it around and around before letting go and sending it flying. Jessie and James repeat their attack orders of Poison Tail and Bite, but both, along with Team Rocket are defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle on Ash's command. With Team Rocket gone, Turtwig jumps at Ah's head and bites onto it happily.
Sometime later, the group are saying their goodbyes to Yukino and Turtwig. They walk off, and Turtwig looks sadly on at them as they walk off into the sunset. Yukino senses what Turtwig is thinking, and tells the Pokemon that she'll be alright and that it should follow its dream. Turtwig stops in front of Ash, and Ash looks at it confused. Yukino then explains that Turtwig wants to come along with Ash... after a battle, of course. Ash nods and agrees, and soon Turtwig and Pikachu are standing off against eachother. Turtwig charges towards Pikachu, but is stopped when Pikachu uses Quick Attack which knocks it back. Turtwig then uses Razor Leaf, which Pikachu skillfully dodges, before getting slammed into by Turtwig.
Brock remarks that Turtwig's strategy is a smart one. Using Razor Leaf, then following up by attacking its opponent after they recover from dodging. Turtwig then runs at Pikachu again, and Dawn thinks that it's going to use its Bite attack. Ash tells Pikachu to jump, and Turtwig does so too, clmping onto Pikachu's tail. The two then fall to the ground, and Ash grits his teeth as Pikachu is unable to get Turtwig off its tail. He then notices a nearby tree, and tells Pikachu to use Iron Tail on it. Pikachu's tail lights up, and Turtwig is send smashing into the tree by the swing of the Iron Tail. Ash, seeing his chance, then tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt which shocks Turtwig and causing enough damage for Ash to throw his Pokeball. The Pokeball wobbles and shakes on the ground, but eventually stops, signalling that Ash has caught Turtwig!
The episode ends with Ash, Dawn and Brock walking alongside a lake as the sun sets, with Ash having just caught a new partner, and a new friend
Pokemon Episode 472: Dawn of a New Era
Diamond and Pearl Episode 4
Scenario:
The episode begins with Dawn and Piplup facing off against yet another Buneary, once again trying to capture the cute bunny Pokemon. Ash tells that now is her chance to throw a Pokeball, and Dawn nods, readying the Pokeball in her hand. Ash shouts at her however, saying that she forgot to press the button on the Pokeball to make it larger and ready to use to catch Pokemon. Dawn sweatdrops and nervously juggles the Pokeball and nearly dropping it as Ash seems to become more and more stressed at her. Finally getting a firm hold on the ball, she enlargens it and throws it. However, her swing is wrong and the Pokeball goes in the wrong direction and hits Ash square in the face.
Dawn apologises, but Ash isn't impressed at her novice actions and the two start to bicker with Brock and Piplup looking on helplessly. Piplup then notices the Buneary escaping into the bushes, and tries to get Dawn to notice in time but fails to do so in time as the Pokemon is long gone before Ash and Dawn snap out of teir arguement. Dawn steps forward and angrily tells Ash that it was his fault that Buneary managed to escape, and Ash snaps back saying she was just too slow. Neither of them are happy with the other, and continue to stare off as Brock continues to look on, unsure what to say to break up the arguement.
Sometime later, we find Ash, Dawn and Brock walking down a path on their way to their next destination. Things haven't cooled down however, with both Ash and Dawn turning their noses up to eachother as Brock stands sadly in the middle of them. Dawn insists that without Ash, things would have gone fine, and Ash snaps back before Brock decides to finally interrupts them in order to get their minds off arguing. Just then however, a small Budew appears and smiles cutely at them as Ash checks it on his Pokedex and Dawn gushes over how cute the little Grass Pokemon is. They wonder where Budew came from, and receive an answer from a shadowy figure from behind a shaded tree.
The figure stands up, and walks out from beneath the tree and greets the three trainers while strumming on his harp. The minstrel calmly explains that the Budew is his, and that he's pleased to meet them. He introduces himself as Naoshi, and the group tell him their names also and say that they're pleased to meet him too. Naoshi saysthat he's a minstrel, then brings their attention back his Budew which prompts Dawn to ask him for a Pokemon battle. Naoshi accepts, but Ash is worried and asks if she's ready to start Pokemon battling right now. Dawn tells him that she'll be fine and that there's no need to worry, but Ash doesn't look convinced. Naoshi then asks Dawn if she's going to be competing in the Sinnoh League, and she shakes her head and explains that she's going to be entering the Grand Festival and become a Top Coordinator.
Watching all of this from some nearby bushes is Team Rocket, who start to ponder their next Pikachu-grabbing scheme. Jessie doesn't seem as focused on that however, having overheard Dawn mention Pokemon Contests. James looks confused, and Jessie snaps at him and says that she'll be winning ribbons this time around for sure.
Having found a good place to battle, Naoshi and Dawn face off as they both select the Pokemon they are going to use. Naoshi says that he's going to use the Pokemon that's already out, Budew, as Dawn sends out her only choice, Piplup. With both Pokemon decided, Dawn stares at Budew and thinks back to her type advantages and disadvantages. Budew is a Grass Pokemon, and Piplup is a Water type, which means that she's the one at a disadvantage. Starting the battle off, Dawn orders Piplup to use a Peck attack, which is then dodged by Budew on Naoshi's command. Now in the air having jumped out of the way, Budew is ordered to use Bullet Seed. The small Grass Pokemon does so, sending down a rain of rock hard bullet seeds at Piplup. Brock then warns Dawn that Bullet Seed is a Grass type move, and that it'll cause some major damage to Piplup. Dawn is aware of this however, and tells Piplup to jump out of the way. Dawn then orders Piplup to use Bubblebeam, but attack doesn't seem to do much daage as Budew simply floats back down to the ground after receiving it.
Ash grits his teeth as he remarks on the type disadvantage that Piplup has against a Grass type, just as Naoshi tells Budew to use its finishing move, Solar Beam. Budew starts to charge up, and Dawn smiles, knowing that the attack needs a long time to focus. She then tells Piplup to use Peck to attack Budew, but just as Piplup is running towards Budew, the charging up is completed and Naoshi smiles and orders his Pokemon to fire the attack. Dawn looks on dismayed as Budew fires off a huge Solar Beam straight at Piplup, knocking it back and out for the count. Dawn says that she thought Solar Beam took a long time to charge, and Brock explains that if it's a very sunny day, the attack doesn't take as long to gather all the energy it needs. Naoshi then walks over, and says that for a first battle, was quite impressive. Dawn thanks him, and Brock remarks that his Budew is a good battler. Naoshi smiles, and then bids them arewell.
Later that day, Dawn is still a little down over the day's events. She couldn't catch a single Pokemon, and she didn't win her first battle either. She is cheered up slightly when Brock mentions that there is a Pokemon Centre nearby, which means delicious food and a warm bed. Brock then calls out his Bonsly, and tells it that they'll soon be visiting a beautiful Nurse Joy, and so must be on its best behaviour. Dawn, having never seen Brock's Bonsly, checks it on her Pokedex. Ash asks where his other Pokemon are, and Brock says that he left them at the Pewter City Gym. Dawn looks a little confused at this, and Ash explains that Brock used to a Gym Leader. Dawn is amazed by this, and says as much. The group then continue walking, and soon reach a Pokemon Centre. Inside, Brock calls out to Nurse Joy, and one walks out and greets them. Dawn is surprised to see Nurse Joy again however, not knowing that there are many scattered across the world. Nurse Joy explains that the Nurse Joy that she'd met recenly was a relation of hers, and Dawn repeats her words until Brock shoves a white book under her eyes, filled with pictures of various cute girls, including a family shot of Nurse Joys. Brock then makes his usual love-filled speech to Nurse Joy, which Dawn shocked by until Ash tells her that, for Brock, this isn't unusual. Sometime after that, Dawn decides to call her mother. Meeting Ash and Brock for the first time, she tells them to take good care of her daughter, and they say they will and Dawn becomes embarrassed. After the call is finished, Nurse Joy walks over to them, and tells Ash that he can apply for the Sinnoh League at this Centre.
Ash suddenly remembers that that is what he set out here to do, and agrees. Nurse Joy takes his Pokedex, and inserts it into her computer in order to do the registration process. The process doesn't take long, and Joy soon hands Ash his Pokedex back. Dawn asks if she can apply to enter Contests here too, and Nurse Joy explains that she'll need to get a Contes Pass at Contest Hall first. Dawn understands, and thanks her. At that, three trainers enter the Pokemon Centre, one with a Chimchar, another with a Turtwig and one with the evolved form of Piplup. Dawn runs over to the girl, and checks the Pokemon on her Pokedex while thinking that her Piplup might soon evolve. Naoshi then walks in, and greets Dawn. Nurse Joy then calls over to Naoshi, and hands him his Budew which he had handed in previously on that day. Naoshi thanks her, and then bids the group goodbye once again. Nurse Joy then explains to the group that Naoshi is currently confused as to which path of Pokemon he should follow. The path of a Pokemon trainer that competes in Gyms, or a Pokemon Coordinator. Ash smiles and says that the choice is obvious: Budew is a strong Pokemon that would be great in Gym Battles. Dawn disagrees, and says that it's cute nature and beautiful looking attacks would be more suited to Contests. The two then say that they're both going to convince Naoshi of which ath to follow, and run off after him. Brock soon follows after bidding farewell to Nurse Joy.
Later that night, the group still hasn't found the minstrel even with Starly searching in the air. Ash says that they better set up camp, and Dawn asks why they can't go back to the comfort of the Pokemon Centre. Ash tells her that it's too late to head back there, and that it wouldn't hurt to sleep out here either. Dawn is a little rejected, just as Jessie and James appear in two very obvious disguises consisting of a pair of glasses each and a jacket over their uniforms. The two invite the group into their tradtional Japanese inn which just happens to be standing just behind them, and Ash wonders why they didn't see it before. The group think it's a good idea, and agree to stay in the inn, just as Meowth in disguise appears. Just as Jessie smirks, the inn, which is actually a cardboard cut out, falls over and knocks off their equally thin disguises. The villains then recite their new motto, and once it's down, Dawn asks if they're here to try to get Pikachu again.
James says that they are, and send out his new Pokemon, Carnivine. Coming out of its ball however, the affectionate Pokemon clamps onto James' head. Dawn, seeing her chance, sends out her Piplup to use Bubblebeam, but Carnivine opens its mouth and simply eats the bubbles. James then orders his Pokemon to use Bite, but the attack and the Pokemon itself is sent flying back as Budew appears on the scene and tackles into Carnivine. Budew then uses Bullet Seed, and Team Rocket are sent blasting off again. Naoshi then walks out from the bushes, and greets the group once again. Ash thanks him for getting rid of Team Rocket, Naoshi says that it was his pleasure.
The whole group then soon set up camp, and Naoshi explains to the group his problem... he has no idea whether to do Gyms or Contests. Ash says that his Budew is a good Pokemon for battling, and so should do Gyms. Dawn disagrees, and insists that he do Contests with his cute Pokemon. Naoshi ponders on this for a moment, before a sound interruptss them. The sound is not a singular one however, but more the sounds of the Pokemon of the woods under the full moon which starts to sound almost like music. Naoshi smiles at the beautiful music being made by nature, as Dawn and Ash apologise to eachother for arguing before. Ash then explains what originally inspired him, and tells the story of when he saw Ho-oh. Dawn then says that she had a similar experience, when she saw a mysterious Pokemon above the lake when she became a Pokemon trainer. Naoshi then starts to strum on his harp, and says that it is music that inspires him. Ash then asks if Naoshi would have a Pokemon Battle with him, and he agrees. The net day, the two trainers stand off against eachother. Ash has chosen Pikachu, and Naoshi has chosen Budew. Ash starts things off by telling Pikachu to use Quick Attack. Naoshi tells Budew to use Bullet Seed, but Pikachu dodges and Pikachu's Quick Attack hits home and sends Budew back.
Naoshi then smiles however, and calmly tells his Pokemon to use Mega Drain. Budew does so, firing off a large stream of green energy which takes hold of Pikachu and sucks energy out of it. Pikachu falls back down to the ground, and Budew absorbs the energy taken from Pikachu, healing itself. Pikachu gets back up, and Ash tells it to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu proves too fast for Budew, and Budew is pushed back by the sheer force of Pikachu's electric attack. Just then however, Budew begins to glow and Dawn wonders what is going on. Brock says that Budew is evolving, and the light around Budew fades and reveals its evolved form, Roselia. Naoshi, very happy at his Pokemon evolving, tells Roselia to use Sunny Day to makethe sunlight stronger. He then tells it to use Solar Beam, which with the bright sun, powers up instantly. Roselia fires off the attack, but Pikachu dodges but it sent flying up into the air by the force of the attack. Ash then orders Pikachu to use Iron Tail, which knocks Roselia out. Naoshi thanks Roselia for putting up a great fight, and calls it back to its Pokeball for a good long rest. Naoshi then thanks both Ash and Dawn, and they ask if he's made his decision yet. Naoshi says that he has, and says that he's going to both Gyms and Contests.
The episode ends with Ash, Dawn and Brock heading on their way having said goodbye to Naoshi.
