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[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

[SINGING] -Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

-Okay, Togepi. Open wide.

[TRILLS]

[CHOMPING]

Now, make sure to chew every bite.

[TRILLS]

These rice balls are pretty good.

Cha!

[LAUGHS]

Of course they are.

[YELLING]

When you got lemons, you make lemonade.

And when you've got rice, you make rice balls.

Eat up, everybody.

There's plenty more where that came from.

NARRATOR: As our heroes enjoy a delicious meal,

they are completely unaware they are being closely watched

by a mysterious stranger.

What could he possibly be plotting?

Okay, I have the Pikachu in my sights.

Now, don't move.

[GRUNTS]

[BLASTING]

-Agh! -Oh!

Look out, everyone!

-Agh! -Pika!

Run for cover!

What's go-oh!

[SHOUTING]

[GROANS]

[GRUNTS]

What's your problem?

-Pika-pi! Pikachu!

[TRILLS]

-Oh, it's okay. I'm right here for you.

Are you crazy, Ash?

You just made Togepi cry!

Oh, well, I thought someone there

was trying to shoot us.

-Where? -There.

There's nobody here.

[TRILLS]

-Oh, it's okay. It's okay.

There was somebody there.

You were probably just seeing things.

If you don't believe me, see for yourself.

Squirtle!

I choose you!

Squirtle!

Fire Water Gun at one o'clock, now!

[BURBLING]

Agh! Ohh!

Huh?

[WAILING]

Quit it! Stop spraying me!

[GASPS]

Squirtle, return!

Is everything okay?

Uh...

It's okay.

It's working just fine.

I wasn't asking about your camera.

I was worried about you.

But, you see, this camera is my life.

Get yourself a new life!

Why were you spying on us?

I wasn't spying on you.

My name's Snap,

and I love taking pictures.

You didn't have to sic your Squirtle on me

and flip out like that.

Come on!

You should consider it an honor

that I want to take a picture of your Pikachu.

Pika?

Oh, really?

If you wanted to take a picture,

why didn't you just ask us first?

I didn't want Pikachu to know I was taking pictures of it.

I never like them to look posed.

You see...

I am the number one Pokémon photo master!

BOTH: Did he say...

Masker?

That's right!

I'm the...

Oh, not "masker."

I said "master"!

Uh-huh.

Pika...

You may not recognize my name,

but I'm sure you heard of the photographer

who took the only known photo

of the legendary Pokémon Aerodactyl.

-Uh... -Have you?

Uh, not me.

[WAILING]

How is it possible that they never heard of me?

Pika, pika...

Here!

Look at this issue of "Pokémon times."

That's my picture of an Aerodactyl.

There's his name.

-Hey, yeah. I guess you are famous.

-Wah! Hey!

That's me!

What are you talking about?

This is Aerodactyl, the ancient Pokémon.

Right, but see here?

This is me.

[ROARING]

Agh!

See? I told you.

That's me getting carried away by that Aerodactyl.

I guess you're right.

That puny little thing really is you.

Puny?

Hmm, it's incredible how two people

can be brought together by a single photograph.

It's funny when you think about it.

You're in the picture, and nobody knows who you are,

and I take your picture, and I'm world famous!

Yeah, that's real hysterical.

Uh, I'm sorry I scared you.

Let me make some breakfast for you.

You like pancakes?

Uh, pancakes?

That's right.

-You bet! I love pancakes!

I haven't had pancakes in a long time.

That sounds great, Snap.

Okay!

And I'm sure you won't mind

if I take Pikachu's picture.

-Uh... -Pika?

Don't worry.

I'll be sure to capture your best side.

Pi?

Let's chow down!

Pika-pikachu!

Mmm!

You have to give me your recipe.

These are delicious.

Pika, pika...

[MECHANICAL CLICKING]

Pika...

Pika?

Okay, Pikachu, uh, keep eating.

Just-just pretend I'm not in the room, all right?

Relax. Just act natural.

That's fabulous.

Now smile. Smile!

This is gonna be great! -Pika?

Click!

Pikachu! -[SCREAMING]

[MOANING]

[GROANS]

-Pi! Pikachu!

[CHUCKLES]

The camera's shutter must have scared Pikachu.

We don't get our picture taken too much.

Pika...

There's nothing to be afraid of, Pikachu.

Let's try again.

Okay, smile.

[WHIMPERING]

Pika?

I'm sorry.

I can't work like this.

What do you mean, Snap?

Pokémon should be photographed naturally,

not posing.

That's the only way I want my pictures of Pokémon.

Why is it such a big deal

whether the Pokémon pose or don't pose?

Take a look at those photographs over there.

They're all Pokémon

living in their own natural habitats.

Those aren't poses.

Look how peaceful they are.

Don't those shots show Pokémon the way they ought to be?

Wow.

I've never seen Pokémon pictures like that before.

They all look so cute and carefree.

Yeah, they're happy.

With my pictures, I can show the whole world

how happy and beautiful Pokémon are in the wild.

-Yeah. -That's great.

You have a real talent for showing Pokémon

the way they should be seen.

That's why I never want to shoot a Pokémon that's posed.

And looks sad and scared.

Pika.

Well, Pikachu may not like being photographed,

but Pikachu is not my only Pokémon, you know?

I've got others in these Pokéballs.

How about a shot of Pidgeotto...

[WHOOSHING]

Pidgeo!

Or Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur!

I have Pokémon you can shoot too.

Hey, how about taking some shots of my Pokémon?

See, Snap?

I have plenty of Pokémon you can take great pictures of.

-Me too! -Don't forget me!

Uh, that's very nice, but no thanks.

What's the matter, Snap?

Is there something wrong with our Pokémon?

No, they're fine,

but I only want to take pictures of Pikachu.

What's so important about taking Pikachu's picture?

Well, you see...

-No, we don't see. Tell us.

I can't tell you why.

What do you mean, "I can't tell you why"?

That's all I can say.

I have to take Pikachu, and that's all there is to it!

-Mm. Then go ahead.

But you won't have much luck.

[LAUGHS]

You just watch.

I'll capture you, Pikachu,

like no other photographer could capture you.

Pi... pika...

You must help us.

We really need you to capture this Pikachu.

Oh, please.

This Pikachu is so important to us.

Pikachu?

[THINKING] Hmm... these pictures rot.

Please.

Grant this old woman one last wish

before she passes on.

[ALL SOBBING]

-[THINKING] It's so sad.

They must have raised a Pikachu just like this one.

I'll do it.

I'll use my camera

to capture Pikachu on film for them.

Don't worry! I'll take the job!

You mean you'll do it?

I'll capture the Pikachu perfectly!

[ALL SOBBING]

Thank goodness we found you before it was too late.

We're very grateful.

But we'd appreciate it

if you'd not tell anyone that we've been here.

No problem!

I would never reveal my clients' identities.

[THINKING] I have to grant

the old woman's wish.

I have to capture the perfect picture of Pikachu.

[TING!]

Um, all right, Meowth,

where did you find this Snap kid?

Can he-[GULPING] get Pikachu?

It says in the "Pokémon times"

that this kid's the best at capturing Pokémon.

And he did show us that huge photo album

with all the Pokémon he said he'd taken.

He even said he wanted to take a shot at Pikachu

or something like that.

[BOTH GRUNT]

Let me have it!

-I need protein! Uh!

[CHOMPING]

You're not acting like a nice old lady!

[LAUGHS]

That's because I'm not nice-

or old!

Ah, time to lose this guy's disguise.

Together: Surprise! Surprise!

Yeah, right.

All: Who's that Pokémon?

It's Geodude!

Geodude!

[WATER SPLASHING]

Pika-Pikachu!

[CRASHING]

Hold it right there!

Pika!

Click!

Hey-what?

[CHUCKLES]

You got to be quicker.

Chu!

[GROANS]

Ready?

Click!

Ah, not again!

Wah!

Missed again, Snap!

Chu!

[GROANS]

I'll get that picture if it's the last thing I do!

Remember the last time

we made a trap like this, Meowth?

Yeah, I really dug it.

Why don't you try more digging and less talking?

Those twerps are on their way,

and they will be here any minute-ooh!

Uh, I think I just discovered something.

What are you stopping for?

Keep digging!

[TOGETHER] Roger!

[LEAVES RUSTLING]

Patty-cake, patty-cake, it's a trap...

-Huh? It's that Snap kid!

Hurry up! Disguises on!

-Huh? -Oh!

Look at yourselves!

You got 'em mixed up!

[TOGETHER] Huh?

I'm sorry.

I haven't taken that Pikachu for you yet.

We're sure you'll get it sooner or later.

And just as a little insurance policy,

we even dug this trap-

-[CHUCKLING]

Hmm...

This dirt is soft...

May be a good place to wait for Pikachu.

All right.

Tripod, check.

Camera, check.

Lens, check.

Okay, now I'm ready!

Right on time.

Pika...

Pi, pi.

Pikachu must really hate cameras.

I've never seen it act so nervous before.

Oh, it's too bad Snap won't get

the kind of picture he's so great at.

I don't see what's so great about that Snap.

He doesn't even understand

the feelings of the Pokémon he takes pictures of.

-[THINKING] I don't understand

the Pokémon's feelings?

I say we just forget about Snap-

[YELLING]

[ALL SHOUTING]

[GASPS]

They're gone!

-Ow! My arm!

Whose idea was it to put a hole in the road?

Who else would have an idea like that?

Just Team Rocket.

We finally caught them.

They fell for our trap.

Usually we're the ones to fall in.

Ooh, I can't wait.

Soon we'll have our Pikachu.

Let's watch and learn from the expert.

It's capture time!

How did you get down there?

-Easy. We fell.

You've got to get us out of here.

Uh, I think I have a rope.

Pi...

Are you okay, Pikachu?

Pikachu!

Huh?

Ah, that's the Pikachu I want to capture.

-Great. -[GROANS]

Now throw us that rope, Snap.

What is that boy doing?

He's taking a picture of Pikachu.

[TOGETHER] Huh?

Meowth!

Huh?

The magazine says he's, uh...

Aw...

"The best at capturing Pokémon on film."

Ah, now I get it.

The article said that he's good at capturing them on film.

I thought he actually captures them.

An amusing mistake.

[TOGETHER] You're the mistake!

-Ah! Meowth!

All right, hold it.

Click!

I did it!

Okay, now, just a few more.

Huh?

[CRUNCHING AND SHATTERING]

Oh, no!

Grab the rope!

Huh?

The bottom of the pit is crumbling.

You've got to get out before it falls through.

Huh?

[SHOUTING]

-Ash! Oh!

Pikachu!

Huh?

[GRUNTS]

Pikachu, don't let go.

Pika!

Ash, Pikachu!

Are you okay?

Yeah, we're okay.

Grab on to something quick!

There's not much time.

Huh?

Uh...

[WATER ROARING]

[YELLS]

There's nothing to grab on to!

I've got to think of something, fast!

Oh, hold on, Pikachu!

[GASPS]

Agh!

We're gonna fall!

I know!

[YELLING]

Ash, grab a hold!

[YELLING]

Oof!

Ash, Pikachu, just hang on!

You saved us.

Pika...

[GROANS]

I'll pull you up now.

But your-your camera is ruined!

You sacrificed your camera to save us?

Don't you worry about my camera, Ash.

You just worry about holding on.

Okay!

[GRUNTING]

You did a great job for us, Snap.

Huh?

Prepare for trouble.

Make it double.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite all peoples within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Jessie!

James!

Huh?

Team Rocket!

Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light.

Surrender now, or prepare to fight.

-Meowth! That's right!

And we just netted ourselves a Pikachu!

Pika!

Pikachu!

Why did you trick me?

You tricked us first, little shutterbug.

We wanted you to take Pikachu,

not take its picture.

But thanks for helping us snap up the real Pikachu.

And just to show our gratitude,

why don't you have one of these?

[WHOOSHING]

[BOTH SCREAMING]

[YELLING]

Looks like I need a little work on my aim.

[GRUNTS]

[PANTING]

Snap!

Pika... chu!

[LAUGHS]

Squirm all you want.

You'll never get out of this rubber bag.

Could we wind this up now, please?

Will do.

[GROANS]

Huh?

Ha-ha!

And the final pitch...

-Hold it! -Huh?

Okay, everybody, just smile for the camera.

You're gonna love this shot.

[GIGGLING]

What's the magic word?

ALL: Cheese!

Oh, let me just take the shine off.

Now look to the right.

ALL: Huh?

[FUSE HISSING]

[EXPLOSION BOOMING]

Oh, look at my face!

You ruined the shot!

Oh!

[GASPS]

Okay, Snap,

Let's give Team Rocket our best shot.

ALL: Huh?

Bulbasaur, go!

Bulbasaur!

Bulbasaur, Razor Leaf, now!

Bulba!

[ALL SHRIEKING]

Cut it out!

Run for it, Pikachu!

-Pi! Pikachu!

Bulbasaur, give 'em your Vine Whip!

Bulbasaur!

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

Stop it!

[ALL WAILING]

Let's get out of here!

-Quick! Get to the water!

ALL: Huh?

A waterfall!

[ALL YELP]

But first... a poem.

Team Rocket drifted down the stream,

and now we scream!

[ALL SCREAMING]

Nice work, Ash!

Thanks.

Bulbasaur, return!

Bulba!

-Hey, Ash! Snap!

Over here!

Are you okay?

You guys missed all the excitement!

You should have brought a camera!

[TOGETHER] Huh?

Pika-pi!

Chu!

[TOGETHER] Huh?

Whoa!

[LAUGHTER]

I don't get it.

How come you guys are acting like friends?

We are friends, Misty,

because we have something in common.

We both like Pokémon.

Imagine-those two, friends.

I never pictured it.

[LAUGHTER]

I don't usually photograph humans,

but this time, I'll make an exception.

I want to remember my new friends forever.

Get my good side!

Okay, get ready.

[CAMERA WHIRRING]

[GRUNTS]

[YELLING]

[ALL SHRIEK]

-Whoa! -Oof!

[CLICK!]

NARRATOR: One picture is worth a thousand words,

but a new friend is priceless.

Don't go away.

The Pokérap is next!

[SINGING] -Pokémon

Pokémon!

Get those lips loose.

It's time to Pokérap.

-Come on. Sing it with me.

That's the game.

-There's 150 Pokémon. How many can you name?

[SINGING] -Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all Yeah

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all

We're almost home!

[SINGING] -Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all Yeah

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon

That's all, folks!

Can you name all the Pokémon?

Just put today's song

together with the other days of the week.

That's why you can't miss a show.

[TOGETHER] You gotta catch 'em all!

[SINGING] -Catch 'em, catch 'em

Gotta catch 'em all

Ooh, gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon

Catch 'em, catch 'em

Gotta catch 'em all

Ooh, gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon

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