Original subtitles

[UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC]

[SINGING] -I want to be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land

Searching far and wide

Each Pokémon to understand

The power that's inside

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

It's you and me

[CRASH!]

I know it's my destiny

Pokémon

Oh, you're my best friend

In a world we must defend

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

A heart so true

Our courage will pull us through

You teach me and I'll teach you

Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

[DING!]

[LIVELY ELECTRONIC MUSIC]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[CROWD CHEERING]

And Nidorino begins the battle with a horn attack.

Oh, but Gengar bounces right back.

And there it is!

The Hypnosis power of Gengar!

This could be the end of Nidorino.

Wait!

The trainer recalls Nidorino.

Which Pokémon will he use now?

[ZAPPING]

Oh, it's Onix!

[ROARS]

Now this giant Pokémon's on the attack.

Ho-ho! But Gengar jumps aside.

Gengar is moving beautifully today...

Yes, I am Ash.

Narrator: Ash Ketchum is a boy

from Pallet Town.

And now that I'm ten,

I can finally get my Pokémon license.

Narrator: Ten-year-olds can get a beginner Pokémon

from Professor Oak, the town's Pokémon expert.

I will journey

to gain the wisdom of Pokémon training,

and I hereby declare to the Pokémon of the world,

I will be a Pokémon master.

Pokémon master!

That's what I'll- Ash, get to bed!

Pidgey, Pidgey.

It's 11:00, and you should be asleep.

But tomorrow I begin my Pokémon journey.

I can't sleep.

Well, if you can't sleep,

you should at least get ready for tomorrow.

Here. Watch this.

Good evening, Pallet.

Tomorrow's the big day

for the newest class of Pokémon students.

I'd like to introduce you

to Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

Each one is available for new trainees.

Which one shall you choose?

Go to bed when this is done.

All right, I'm going.

And change into your pajamas, okay?

I'm going.

Raising Bulbasaur.

That'd be really simple.

It's perfect for beginners.

I choose you, Bulbasaur!

[ZAPPING]

Then there's Squirtle.

I choose you, Squirtle!

[ZAPPING]

Choose it or lose it.

[SIGHS]

[DODRIO CROWING]

Oh, hold on.

Charmander.

Those in the know say that's the best way to go.

I choose you, Charmander!

[CLATTERING]

Ah!

[GASPS]

Oh, no!

What time is it?

[PANTING]

Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander.

Anyone's fine.

Just, please, save one for me.

[TOGETHER] Gary, Gary, he's our man.

If he can't do it, no one can!

-Oh, sorry. Excuse me!

[YELLS, GROANS]

Hey, watch where you're going!

Well, you must be Ash.

Better late than never, I guess.

At least you get the chance to meet me.

Gary?

Mr. Gary to you.

Show some respect. -[GASPS]

Well, Ash, you snooze, you lose,

and you're way behind right from the start.

I've got a Pokémon, and you don't.

You got your first Pokémon?

That's right, loser.

And it's right inside this Pokéball.

[TOGETHER] Let's go, Gary. Let's go!

Yeah, yeah!

Thank you, fans.

Thank you, all, for this great honor.

I promise you

that I will become a Pokémon master

and make the town of Pallet known all around the world!

[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

-Excuse me. -Yeah?

I was just wondering if you could tell me

what kind of Pokémon you got.

None of your business.

If you showed up on time,

you would have seen that I got the best Pokémon

from Professor Oak.

It's good to have a grandfather

in the Pokémon business, isn't it?

Thank you for coming out to see history in the making!

Now I, Gary Oak, am off

to learn the ways of the Pokémon trainer!

[GROWLS] I'll show you.

So you decided to show up after all.

Oh, Professor Oak.

Where's my Pokémon?

Your Pokémon?

Yes, I'm ready.

You look like you're ready for bed,

not for Pokémon training.

I hope you don't think

you're going to train in your pajamas.

Oh, no, professor.

I got messed up this morning,

and I was a little late,

but believe me,

I'm ready for a Pokémon.

[GLASS CASE HUMS]

I thought about it a lot,

and it took me a long time,

but I finally decided to choose Squirtle.

Oh!

Already taken by someone who was on time.

Oh, I wish I hadn't overslept.

But now I will choose as my Pokémon

Bulbasaur!

Wha-

-That one was also taken

by a kid who wasn't late.

Oh, well, that's no problem,

because my Pokémon will be

Charmander!

Ah!

The early bird gets the worm,

or in this case, the Pokémon.

Does that mean all the Pokémon are gone?

Well, there is still one left, but I-

-[GASPS] Professor, I'll take it!

[BEEPING]

I think I should warn you.

There is a problem with this last one.

I have to have a Pokémon.

Well, in that case...

[ZAPPING]

[GROANS]

[WARBLING TONE]

Pikachu.

It's name is Pikachu.

Oh, it's so cute.

It's the best of all.

You'll see.

Oh, hi, Pikachu.

Pika.

[ZAPPING]

It's also known as electric mouse.

It's usually shy

but can sometimes have an electrifying personality.

I see what you mean.

Shocking, isn't it?

Now, take these-

your Pokédex and Pokéballs.

-Thank... [ZAPPING]

Y-y-you!

You're welcome!

[WHIMPERING]

[HORNS TOOTING, DRUMS CLATTERING]

Mom.

Oh, Ash, I'm so proud of you.

You're finally going to fulfill your dream

and start your Pokémon training.

But I'm going to miss you so much.

[CRIES] Oh, my little boy.

Pikachu.

I packed your sneakers and jeans,

nice clean shirts and underwear,

and your favorite snacks and some hot chocolate

in case you want something hot,

but be careful not to burn yourself,

and a pair of rubber gloves to do your laundry

and a new clothesline to hang it out to dry...

Mom, you're embarrassing me in front of all these people.

Don't you know I'm a big kid now?

Pokémon trainers can take care of themselves.

I understand.

Hmm? That's your Pokémon?

Pikachu.

Yeah, that's my Pokémon!

Pi.

Uh.

With Pikachu at my side,

I'll get all the Pokémon in the world!

I thought all Pokémon stayed inside their Pokéballs.

Why doesn't this one?

Uh, oh, yeah, right.

Pikachu, get in the ball now.

Huh?

[GASPS]

-Pi... -[GASPS]

-Ka... -[GROANS]

-Chu. -[GROANS]

-Pi... -[GROANS]

Ka... chu!

Oh, you're playing catch.

You're friends already.

Uh, sure.

Pikachu and I are real pals.

Right? -But...

it's a little weird.

Weird?

[GROANS]

[ZAPPING]

[PEOPLE YELLING]

Those rubber gloves your mom packed

will come in handy!

Why?

Rubber blocks electricity.

Hooray!

[PEOPLE SCREAMING]

Don't forget to change your underwear

every single day.

Okay.

Pikachu.

Chu.

Pika.

[GRUNTS] Chu.

Chu! Chu!

[SIGHS]

Pikachu, are you gonna be like this the whole way?

Pi.

Is it because you don't like me?

Pika, pika.

Well, I like you a lot.

And since you're the Pokémon I'm training,

don't you think you could be a little nicer

and just open your mouth and tell me what's wrong?

[SQUEAKS]

That's not exactly what I meant.

Is your name all you can say?

Pika.

Well, then, you're just like all Pokémon,

and you should act like one

and get inside the Pokéball

just like it says in the Pokédex.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] While being trained,

a Pokémon usually stays inside its Pokéball.

-You see? -Pika!

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] However,

there are many exceptions.

Some Pokémon hate being confined.

Okay, then.

This ought to make things better.

And I'll get rid of these.

How's that?

-Pi. -Still not good enough?

Pika.

[SIGHS]

[CLAWS STOMPING]

-Pika? -Huh?

A Pidgey.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] Pidgey is a flying Pokémon.

Among all the flying Pokémon,

it is the gentlest and easiest to capture,

a perfect target

for the beginning Pokémon trainer

to test his Pokémon's skills.

This is great.

It's our lucky day!

Pikachu, go get it.

Chu.

Aren't you ever gonna listen to me?

-Chu. -But why not?

Pika.

Pika, pika, pika.

Cha!

Okay, I get the message.

I don't want your help or need it.

I can get that thing all by myself.

ALL: Who's that Pokémon?

It's Pikachu!

Pikachu!

All right, I've pledged

to get all the Pokémon in the world.

Now I'm ready to take the next step

to be the number one Pokémon master.

Enjoy your last moments of freedom, Pidgey,

'cause you're mine!

[LIVELY MUSIC]

Pokéball, go!

[ZAPPING]

I did it!

Huh?

[POKÉBALL HUMMING]

[COOS]

I blew it.

[GIGGLES]

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] To capture a Pokémon,

you usually have your own Pokémon

battle with the other.

Now he tells me.

[LAUGHS]

But I have to do everything myself!

Wait.

I've got an idea.

Okay.

Just be quiet.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

[LAUGHS NERVOUSLY]

Hi, little friend.

Sorry, buddy!

[GRUNTING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS]

[GROANS]

What happened? Hmm?

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] Pidgey's Gust power

creates tornadoes.

It also has a Sand Attack.

Sand?

[COUGHING]

Guess it's not my lucky day.

-[GIGGLING] Pika, pika, pika.

-[GROANS] Hey!

Get out of there!

[GROANS]

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] A forest Pokémon.

Rattata.

It likes cheese, nuts, fruits, and berries.

Yeah, but this isn't a forest.

It's an open field.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] It also comes out

into open fields to steal food

from stupid travelers.

That means I'm stupid?

-[LAUGHING] Pikachu!

-[COOS] Pidgey. -Hmm?

[GRUNTS]

[SIGHS]

Hmm?

I'll get you this time.

[GRUNTS]

I got it!

[GROWLS]

I wonder what that is.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] Unlike Pidgey,

Spearow has a terrible attitude.

It is very wild

and will sometimes attack other Pokémon and humans.

Ah!

[PANTING]

[GRUNTING]

[DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]

[SCREECHES]

Pikachu.

Pika!

Hey, leave Pikachu alone!

It didn't throw the rock.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] Wild Pokémon tend to be jealous

of human-trained Pokémon.

Oh.

Pikachu!

[SQUEAKS]

Pika.

[SCREECHES]

Pikachu!

[CRACKLING AND ZAPPING]

[SQUAWKING]

Ah, you got it!

Spearow!

[TOGETHER] Spearow!

Uh-oh.

[TOGETHER] Spearow!

Uh, should we run?

Pikachu.

[GASPING]

Ah! ah!

Don't worry, Pikachu.

No matter what, I'll save you!

Pikachu.

Don't run ahead!

I said I'd protect-[GROANS]

-Pikachu! Pika!

Leave it alone, Spearows!

Pika!

Pikachu!

[GRUNTS]

[PANTING]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Well, here we go.

Ah!

[SPLASH!]

[GURGLES]

[BUBBLING]

Huh?

[GRUNTS]

Hey, I got a bite!

Oh, wow, I really think this could be a big one!

[GRUNTS]

[YELLS]

[THUD!]

[COUGHS] -Nah, it's just a kid.

Oh, and a Pokémon!

Oh, are you okay?

Yeah, I'm okay.

Not you!

Look what you've done to that poor little thing.

Is it breathing?

Uh, I think so.

Well, just don't sit there.

It needs a doctor right away!

There's a medical center not too far from here.

You've gotta get moving now!

You mean a hospital?

Yes, for Pokémon.

Um, can you tell me, which way do I go?

That way.

[WINGS FLUTTERING, SPEAROWS SCREECHING]

They're coming back!

Run!

Hey, what are you doing?

I'm borrowing this.

But, hey, that's my bike!

I'll give it back someday!

Oh, you!

[THUNDER RUMBLING]

[LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

[QUIETLY] Pikachu.

Just hang on now, Pikachu.

We're almost there.

[LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

[SPEAROWS SCREECHING]

[GROANS AND YELLS]

Ah!

[GROANS]

Huh?

Pika.

Pikachu!

[GROANS]

[PANTING]

Chu.

Pikachu, this can't happen.

[LIGHTNING CRACKLING, SPEAROWS SCREECHING]

Pikachu, get inside.

Chu.

I know you're afraid of going in there,

but if you're inside, maybe I can save you.

Please, Pikachu.

Please listen to me and go inside.

After that, then...

after that, just trust me!

[WHISPERS] Pika.

Spearows, do you know who I am?

I'm Ash from the town of Pallet.

I am destined to be the world's number one Pokémon master.

I can't be defeated by the likes of you.

I'm going to capture and defeat you all!

You hear me?

Pikachu, go inside the Pokéball.

It's the only way.

[SPEAROWS SCREECHING, LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

Come and get me!

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Whoa!

[ELECTRICITY HUMMING]

Pikachu!

Whoa!

[ZAPPING]

[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]

[GROANS SOFTLY]

[WHISPERS] Pikachu.

[GASPS]

Well, we beat 'em.

Chu.

[SHIMMERING TONE]

[BOTH GASP]

[SHIMMERING TONE]

What's that?

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE] There is no data.

There are still Pokémon yet to be identified.

Narrator: This is just the beginning

of the amazing adventures of Ash and Pikachu.

Their journey is destined to be packed

with nonstop action,

millions of laughs,

heart-pounding perils, and endless excitement.

Together they'll encounter fantastic friends,

evil enemies,

and meet creatures beyond their wildest imagination.

And as their story unfolds,

we'll unlock the magic and mystery

of a most wondrous place-

The incredible world of Pokémon.

[TRIUMPHANT MUSIC]

Don't go away.

The Pokérap is next.

[SINGING] -Pokémon

[UPBEAT HIP-HOP MUSIC]

Okay, guys, we gotta rap some Pokémon.

You just do the singing.

I'll take care of the hard part.

Let's get it on.

[SINGING] I want to be the best

There ever was

To beat all the rest

Yeah, that's my cause

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

I'll search across the land

Look far and wide

Release from my hand

The power that's inside

-32 down. That's it for now.

Tune in tomorrow.

We'll rap at you some more.

There's 150,

so watch Monday through Friday.

You'll catch 'em all!

-[SINGING] Catch 'em, catch 'em

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

[UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC]

[SINGING] -I want to be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land

Searching far and wide

Each Pokémon to understand

The power that's inside

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

It's you and me

[CRASH!]

I know it's my destiny

Pokémon

Oh, you're my best friend

In a world we must defend

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

A heart so true

Our courage will pull us through

You teach me and I'll teach you

Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon