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The island. There it is! [EXCITED]

That's Torom Island, right?

PORTER 'Correct. Torom Island.'

We'll be docking in just a few minutes.

Anyone disembarking should make preparations right away.

- Right. - It won't be long now.

I get to meet the Pokémon expert.

I do too!

Pokémon expert? Who might that be?

The authority on the world of Pokémon, that's who.

The greatest Pokémon researcher of all time.

"Greatest researcher?"

Ah! I know who you mean.

Hey! Professor Oak! Ahoy.

[FRIENDLY]

- Professor! - So good to see you.

NARRATOR As our heroes continue

exploring the Decolore Islands

their plans for meeting Professor Oak on Torom Island

are happily taking shape.

And just what the professor has planned

for their meeting will soon be revealed.

♪ It's the next chapter the ultimate goal ♪

♪ Ready for battle brave and bold ♪

♪ I know we're gonna make it

♪ We will find a way

♪ Oh oh we've come so far

♪ We fought so hard to get where we are ♪

♪ Oh oh we belong together

♪ It's always you and me

♪ Pokémon ♪

ASH "To Catch A Rotom!"

'Long time no see, professor.'

PIKACHU [HAPPY]

'Hello, Ash.'

'Pikachu, how are you?'

[LOVING]

I don't think you've ever seen Cilan and Iris

in person before, have you?

Why, no. A pleasure to see you both.

The pleasure's all mine.

It's quite an honor to meet you, sir.

I'm Cilan, a Pokémon Connoisseur.

So I've heard.

I look forward to hearing some of your expert evaluations.

Great. And you will. Oh!

Hi there, professor. I'm Iris.

Mm-hm, you're quite spirited, aren't you?

By the way, I don't see Axew.

[EXCITED]

'There you are.' A choice perch, indeed.

I haven't seen the professor in forever.

He wouldn't have come all the way from Kanto on a whim.

Bet I know why he showed up.

If there's a rare Pokémon nearby, he's there.

'Rotom?'

PIKACHU [REFLECTIVE]

That's right, young man. I came here to catch a Rotom.

So that means they're on this island?

Hm, for some reason

there are a large number of Rotom on Torom Island.

And so, with all of my ongoing research

I'm trying to be as efficient as possible

and catch Rotom right here.

Good thinking, professor.

[IMPRESSED]

- Is that a kind of Pokémon? - 'Check it out.'

- Huh? - Huh?

POKEDEX Rotom. The Plasma Pokémon.

With a body made of plasma, Rotom is able to permeate

various kinds of electric devices

causing all sorts of problems.

Wow. Electric devices?

[CURIOUS] Sounds like a fascinating

recipe to me.

Have you ever seen a Rotom before?

Yeah, back when I was in the Sinnoh region.

[AGREEMENT]

But why do you wanna catch one?

Hm. An excellent question.

I'm in the research stage of a paper I'm planning to write

which will deal with Rotom's form changes.

A sign of a true Pokémon expert.

Form changes is an excellent topic.

So does that mean Rotom doesn't always appear looking the same?

I gather you don't know that much about Rotom.

Which gives me the opportunity

for a live presentation of my TV show.

Welcome to another Professor Oak's

"Who's That Pokémon?"

Today we'll be talking all about Rotom.

If you'll look at the display, there it is.

Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon.

These unique Pokémon have been studied for a long time

owing to the special way their plasma bodies

allow them to infiltrate many electric devices.

To date, in addition to Rotom's normal form, five other forms

Rotom may change into have been documented.

First, we have the Heat Rotom.

This is a Rotom that has entered a microwave oven.

Next, we have the Wash Rotom

which has entered a washing machine.

Then there's the Fan Rotom

which has entered an electric fan.

There's the Frost Rotom

which has entered a refrigerator.

And finally, there's the Mow Rotom

which has entered a lawnmower.

Amazing. They can change into so many forms.

- You surprised? - I sure am.

I can see why the professor wants to study them.

Now, let me tell you another story.

Well, a long time ago, a toy robot

that had suddenly ceased to function

mysteriously began to move like it was alive.

A toy robot? That's weird. [AGREEMENT]

Hm, researchers at that time debated

over whether or not to recognize it

as a new type of Pokémon.

Hard to believe but true.

- That's so interesting. - Huh?

Sure is. So what happened?

Unfortunately, the robot disappeared without a trace

and hasn't been seen since.

'But the consensus is'

'it was most likely the work of a Rotom.'

Wow. That guy's spoutin' some good stuff.

I just had the most wonderful idea of all time.

- Hm? - Wonderful idea?

Let's catch our own Rotom.

Then we'll insert it in to a Team Rocket robot

and make the rockingest rocket robot that ever rolled.

[THREATENING]

- Ha-ha-ha. - A rocking rocket Rotombot!

Yeah, that's hot.

Hey, can we help you catch a Rotom, professor?

[ENTHUSIASTIC]

Sure. That would be great.

I'll get to see a Rotom!

Alright, where do we go to find one on the island?

Well, there's a very interesting place.

Huh? [electric crackling]

Uh-oh. A blackout?

[CONFUSED]

Cool. It looks like it's time for lunch.

Wonder whose electric device it'll go into today.

- "It's time for lunch?" - "Electric device?"

- Huh? - Hm?

[electric crackling]

Hm, it looks like it's time to begin.

We're about to witness the world-famous Torom Island.

Rotom lunchtime, correct, Nurse Joy?

- Huh? - Huh?

Yes, that's right, professor.

[AWED]

What's lunchtime have to do with a blackout?

Rotom eat the electricity from the power plant.

Apparently this island's electricity is delicious.

I never would've guessed that electricity could taste good.

[HAPPY]

- Huh? - Huh?

NURSE JOY 'They eat so much

at the power plant'

that the electricity all over the island

is always flickering on and off like this.

When they're full, the Rotom go into town

and enter people's electric devices.'

They just love to scare everyone they can.

[AGREEMENT]

It's a bit strange to think that Rotom

would have such a good time scaring people.

A Rotom once entered into a microwave oven.

[EMERGING]/[HOPPING]

Oh. Huh? Huh?

NURSE JOY While another one once

entered a washing machine.

[EXERTION]

[CURIOUS] [TERRIFIED]/[EXERTION]

[STARTLED]

'And so, the people of this town'

finally came up with a solution to their mischief.

They built an electric playground for the Rotom.

This is fun.

[EXCITED]

If we stay here, betcha we'll see some Rotom.

'I can't wait!'

JESSIE Look at that.

It's like a homemaker's clubhouse.

I want to be a member.

Cool your jets, party boy. First, Rotom.

[NOTICING]

What? Something up, Pikachu? [ATTENTIVE]

- Huh? - 'Ooh!'

OAK 'I think they've arrived.'

Wait! Rotom are in the wires?

Hm. Rotom can travel through electric wires with ease.

[ALERTING]

Look! Two more.

That makes three in total.

We hit the motherload.

- Bingo. - Why have one robot..

- When we can have three? - When we can have three?

Quick, use Thunderbolt and get them out of those wires.

[AFFIRMING]

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[electrical crackling] [ENERGETIC]

- There they are! - Rotom!

[PLEASED]/[MISCHIEVOUS]

GROUP Who's that Pokémon?

GROUP It's Rotom!

[CURIOUS]

[MISCHIEVOUS]

Wow! Look how energetic they are.

[PLAYFUL]/[STARTLED]

Please, Rotom, I'd really like you

to help me out with my research.

[APPROACHING]

[CURIOUS]

[POKING]/[PAINED]

[LAUGHING]

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[EAGER]

They ate it. Whoa!

I wonder if Pikachu's electricity tastes good?

[HAPPY]

It looks to me like they're still hungry.

Those Rotom are just like bottomless pits.

Well, hungry or not, I'll wager those three

could help us catch Pikachu, true?

You bet. And what's the best way to do that?

We ply them with gobs of grub.

[chuckles]

Hm, a most interesting phenomenon.

Those Rotom appear to adore Pikachu's electricity.

[PLAYFUL]/[CONFUSED]

Perfect! Now's my chance!

Alright, Poké Ball, let's go!

I sure hope Rotom stays put.

[CURIOUS]

Huh? Almost had it.

Man, that didn't work.

[ALERTING]

[ATTACK]

[screaming]

Oh! Professor!

[screaming]

[laughing]

I can handle a little spark. [SHOCKED]

Wow. Professor Oak's really strong.

Tough man with a tender heart.

That's because I'm accustomed to dealing with all kinds

of Pokémon when I'm working back in my lab.

If I hadn't learned to protect myself from a Pokémon's move

I wouldn't be the seasoned researcher I am now.

Pokémon researchers have the toughest job.

I know he likes good seasoning but that's a bit much.

[SIGHING]

[ATTACK]

Rotom, I'm sorry to have surprised you like that.

I simply want to become friends with you, that's all.

So shock me to your heart's content.

[CURIOUS]

IRIS 'Look, Rotom stopped.'

It's probably surprised.

Meeting the professor's a unique experience.

Now, if you'd all use your electric-type moves, please.

I want to lure the Rotom in closer.

Right. Stunfisk, that's your cue.

Stunfisk. I want you to use Thunder Shock on the Rotom.

[THUNDER SHOCK MOVE]/[EAGER]

ASH 'They're eating it!'

[ENJOYING]/[DISGUSTED]

What's wrong?

IRIS 'Guess the Thunder Shock

wasn't very tasty.'

[ABASHED]/[ATTACK]

Sorry, sorry. Not very tasty, eh?

It could be Stunfisk.

Stunfisk is a ground type and Pikachu's electricity

may taste a bit different.

Maybe Discharge will taste good. Go, Emolga!

[DISCHARGE MOVE]

[EATING]

[OVERJOYED]

Mm-hm. Emolga's electricity is good too.

IRIS 'Don't run away, Emolga!'

'Lure them in for more!'

[ENTHUSIASTIC]/[WARY]

[ATTRACT MOVE]

Yeah, maybe using Attract can control those three.

[CURIOUS]

Huh?

Or not. How can that be?

Oh, perhaps those Rotom are female. Huh?

I'm afraid Rotom are neither male nor female.

And that's the reason Attract had no effect on them.

Huh? No way!

[FLEEING]

[AGGRESSIVE]

Now, what?

[WONDERING] [CHANGING]

[GREETING]/[SHOCKED]

Rotom changed form!

[CHANGING]

[READY]

Whoa. Now they've all changed form!

[BAFFLED]

[FLEEING] [PAINED]/[TEARFUL]

[ATTACK]

[REELING]

[ATTACK]

[screaming]

I wish you Rotom would stop acting like brats! Huh?

[ATTACK]

[SCARED]

Oh, very funny.

[EXHAUSTED]

When a Rotom changes forms

its powers then match the device it enters.

That's yet another area I need to research.

[LAUGHING]

Come now, that's no reason to laugh.

[ROARING]

- Huh? - Emolga, return.

[CURIOUS]/[AGGRESSIVE]

[SEARCHING]

Ash, help!

Without delicious electricity to eat

'the Rotom will leave!'

I hear you.

Pikachu, use Thunderbolt and lure them in!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[EAGER]/[MUNCHING]

Way to go, Pikachu!

- That's very strange. - Huh?

Look at the other two. They didn't react.

OAK 'They probably prefer

Emolga's electricity.'

[SIGHS]/[LOOKING]

Hm. Something's not right.

[SEARCHING]

[GULPING]

[GULPING]

What are they doing?

[AMAZED] Electricity is everywhere!

Just look at those appetites.

They sure seem to like that electricity the best.

Hm. I wonder where it's coming from.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH 'Eat more. Eat more.'

- 'Yum. Yum. Yum.' - Huh? Huh?

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH 'Mangia. Rotom. Rotom.'

'Come. Come. Come.'

Not you, guys. Come on!

We can't come on, were already here.

But thanks for the invite, I might shed a tear.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite the people within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

It's Jessie.

And James.

Team Rocket goes electric at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare for a high-voltage fight.

Meowth, that's right.

What do you want here?

- What do we want? - What do we want?

The answer's quite clear.

[EAGER]/[MUNCHING]

We're gonna make those rockin' Rotom rascals part of our team.

And turn them into resplendent robot implants to create

a veritable rockingRotombot riot. Voila!

[EAGER]

I won't let you use the Rotom for that.

Check out the tower!

'Electricity's running through it!'

CILAN 'Of course.'

'They're eating a lot because'

'the electricity's coming fresh from the generator.'

Rotom! Stop eating, please.

Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt and get the Rotom's attention.

[PREPARING]

Then we'll just turn it up to ten!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE] [scoffs]

JESSIE 'Oh, Rotom rascals.'

[CONFUSED]

- Dinner time. - Come on down.

[MUNCHING]

What? Oh, man.

[DISCOURAGED]

Alright, Stunfisk.

[FLOPPING]

Oh, yeah, you can't help here.

I think our work here is about through.

- Full power! - Hm.

Such incredible power!

Don't go, Rotom!

[PAINED]

[SCREAMING]

Rotom! [WORRIED]

[laughing]

[SCARED] [gasps]

- 'Attractively boxed.' - 'With our seal of approval.'

Oh, no! [UNEASY]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH We're so bad.

[FRIGHTENED]

Alright, let Rotom go right now!

Sorry. No can do.

Like we're gonna listen to you.

Boo-hoo-hoo.

With our hermetically-sealed box, it's stuck like glue.

We even slapped on a magic seal

'to deal with perpetually pesky ghost types.'

Magic? That's weird.

[AGREEMENT] Now, Rotom's electrical prowess

is in the palm of our hand.

But we need two more to make a set.

I won't let you do that!

[DEFENSIVE]

How will you stop us? With Twerpitude?

Rotom, your boxed-in buddy is here waiting for you.

So here's some more electricity to chew.

[PAINED]

Now with a new and improved taste

thanks to your friend on my left.

[screaming]

[NERVOUS]/[TRANSFORMING]

[FLEEING] Rotom!

[TRANSFORMING]

- Change form all you like. - We've got you covered.

- They've gotta be stopped! - No problem.

With our ground types.

[SCARED]/[BLOCKING]

[gasping]

Alright, what gives?

[DEFENSIVE]

[whimpering]

See? Electricity has no effect on ground types.

Hm, clever strategy.

Alright. It's our turn.

[READY] Now, Rotom, go help your friend.

[ATTACK]

'Kay, Pikachu! Finish this with Iron Tail!

[IRON TAIL MOVE]

[ATTACK]

[JOYOUS]

- Look, Rotom's free. - Yeah!

[EXCITED]

Your seal didn't seal the deal after all.

[HAPPY]

I'll tell you.

Things don't look so hot from inside a block of ice.

[ATTACK]

You and your dumb hermetically sealed box.

Actually, I used duct tape. Good stuff.

Yeah? Really?

Works on everything but boxes.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH We're blasting off again!

[FRIENDLY]

Rotom, you appear to be injured.

Now, you just hold still. I'll fix you right up.

'There, that's better.'

[CURIOUS]/[HAPPY]

Uh, you okay?

[FRIENDLY]

[PLEASED]/[EXCITED]

It looks so happy.

I would say those two are good friends now.

'So, Rotom, will you come with me?'

I'm quite excited about studying all of your many forms.

[CALLING]

[DELIBERATING]

Does that mean yes?

[AGREEMENT] Why, that's excellent news.

[HAPPY]

I finally caught my Rotom!

Way to go, Professor Oak.

[PROUD] Happy endings are the best.

[HAPPY]

And you're always welcome to visit us anytime.

[FRIENDLY]

CILAN Ah, the glorious aroma

of friendship.

I think this would be a wonderful time for a poem.

Rotom. Making friendship an electrifying event.

The perfect sign of a day well spent.

Would you all like to fly with me?

It's a quick trip to Kanto.

Hey, thanks, professor

but we're gonna keep traveling by ship.

[AGREEMENT] Then we can meet all sorts

of new Pokémon too.

That will make our journey even more fun and flavorful.

Yes. So until we all meet again.

Take good care.

[PLAYFUL]

[HAPPY]

See you! Say hi to everyone!

PIKACHU [CALLING]

IRIS 'Bye-bye.'

CILAN Best wishes!

NARRATOR And so, with Rotom safely

in his care Professor Oak bids goodbye to Torom Island.

But our heroes shipboard adventures will go on.

OAK As the journey continues!

[theme music]