1 00:00:01,168 --> 00:00:04,505 [UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC] 2 00:00:04,588 --> 00:00:07,174 [SINGING] -I want to be the very best 3 00:00:07,257 --> 00:00:10,719 Like no one ever was 4 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:14,098 To catch them is my real test 5 00:00:14,181 --> 00:00:17,935 To train them is my cause 6 00:00:18,102 --> 00:00:20,604 I will travel across the land 7 00:00:20,688 --> 00:00:23,982 Searching far and wide 8 00:00:24,066 --> 00:00:27,069 Each Pokémon to understand 9 00:00:27,152 --> 00:00:30,280 The power that's inside 10 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:32,282 Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all 11 00:00:32,366 --> 00:00:33,784 It's you and me 12 00:00:34,076 --> 00:00:34,785 [CRASH!] 13 00:00:34,827 --> 00:00:36,829 I know it's my destiny 14 00:00:36,954 --> 00:00:37,954 Pokémon 15 00:00:37,996 --> 00:00:40,165 Oh, you're my best friend 16 00:00:40,249 --> 00:00:43,377 In a world we must defend 17 00:00:43,460 --> 00:00:45,379 Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all 18 00:00:45,462 --> 00:00:48,048 A heart so true 19 00:00:48,090 --> 00:00:50,342 Our courage will pull us through 20 00:00:50,426 --> 00:00:53,887 You teach me and I'll teach you 21 00:00:53,971 --> 00:00:56,014 Pokémon 22 00:00:56,098 --> 00:00:57,599 Gotta catch 'em all 23 00:00:57,683 --> 00:00:59,226 Gotta catch 'em all 24 00:00:59,309 --> 00:01:00,811 Pokémon 25 00:01:07,401 --> 00:01:08,944 Gotta catch 'em all 26 00:01:08,986 --> 00:01:10,612 Gotta catch 'em all 27 00:01:10,654 --> 00:01:12,156 Pokémon 28 00:01:14,575 --> 00:01:16,577 ALL: Let's eat! 29 00:01:24,626 --> 00:01:27,796 NARRATOR: It all began with an innocent question from Misty. 30 00:01:27,838 --> 00:01:30,466 You know, you haven't gotten a badge in a long time, Ash. 31 00:01:30,507 --> 00:01:32,009 You think you'll ever get another one? 32 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:33,802 [GAGGING AND SPUTTERING] 33 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:37,014 I guess you could make another gym leader feel sorry for you 34 00:01:37,055 --> 00:01:38,599 and get another badge that way. 35 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:41,560 -Take it easy, Ash. Drink this. 36 00:01:41,643 --> 00:01:44,188 [CHUGGING] 37 00:01:44,313 --> 00:01:44,980 Skill! 38 00:01:45,022 --> 00:01:46,732 I win matches with skill! 39 00:01:46,815 --> 00:01:48,192 How much skill does it take 40 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:50,319 to win a match against Team Rocket? 41 00:01:50,486 --> 00:01:51,653 ALL: Huh? 42 00:01:51,695 --> 00:01:53,906 -Okay! I'll show you some skill. 43 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:56,408 I challenge you to a match right now! 44 00:01:56,450 --> 00:01:57,743 Pika pika. 45 00:01:57,785 --> 00:01:59,745 No, I will not change my mind! 46 00:01:59,828 --> 00:02:01,830 Hold it! 47 00:02:02,122 --> 00:02:03,874 Why should I "hold it!" 48 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:05,626 Not you; Pikachu! 49 00:02:05,751 --> 00:02:07,961 That's a perfect expression! 50 00:02:08,003 --> 00:02:09,213 Pika? 51 00:02:09,671 --> 00:02:10,964 Hey, cut it out! 52 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:12,341 Okay. Okay. 53 00:02:12,382 --> 00:02:15,135 It looks like you wanna prove you have skills somehow right? 54 00:02:15,219 --> 00:02:17,137 That's exactly what I wanna prove! 55 00:02:17,221 --> 00:02:20,015 Well, why don't you just get yourself admitted? 56 00:02:20,057 --> 00:02:21,057 Admitted? 57 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:23,227 Take the Pokémon League admissions exam! 58 00:02:23,352 --> 00:02:24,728 The Pokémon League... 59 00:02:24,770 --> 00:02:26,146 Admissions exam? 60 00:02:26,188 --> 00:02:27,397 Pika? 61 00:02:27,523 --> 00:02:29,399 Togepi! 62 00:02:37,449 --> 00:02:39,284 NARRATOR: To get into the Pokémon League, 63 00:02:39,368 --> 00:02:41,995 a trainer has to travel from one Pokémon gym to another 64 00:02:42,079 --> 00:02:46,083 and collect badges to prove that he's defeated each gym master. 65 00:02:46,375 --> 00:02:47,668 However... 66 00:02:47,751 --> 00:02:50,003 Here at the Pokémon League admissions center, 67 00:02:50,087 --> 00:02:52,840 we evaluate applicants based on a combined written 68 00:02:52,881 --> 00:02:54,466 and practical skills exam. 69 00:02:54,550 --> 00:02:56,969 And all those who pass receive this badge 70 00:02:57,010 --> 00:02:58,846 qualifying them for the Pokémon League! 71 00:03:00,222 --> 00:03:01,056 Take this. 72 00:03:01,098 --> 00:03:02,140 It's your testing number. 73 00:03:02,474 --> 00:03:04,101 Lucky seven! 74 00:03:04,226 --> 00:03:06,436 See Misty, I have skill and luck! 75 00:03:06,645 --> 00:03:08,230 A little modesty wouldn't hurt. 76 00:03:08,272 --> 00:03:09,398 Pika. 77 00:03:09,481 --> 00:03:12,317 -Oh, no. I wanted number seven. 78 00:03:13,569 --> 00:03:14,569 Huh? 79 00:03:15,529 --> 00:03:17,114 Age: 17. 80 00:03:17,155 --> 00:03:18,574 Profession: Diva. 81 00:03:18,657 --> 00:03:20,826 That girl looks familiar. 82 00:03:20,868 --> 00:03:22,744 Wow, look at all the different kinds of people 83 00:03:22,786 --> 00:03:24,288 showing up for the exam! 84 00:03:24,746 --> 00:03:27,791 -Yeah. Nobody I'm not better than. 85 00:03:30,586 --> 00:03:31,962 Oh, Nurse Joy! 86 00:03:32,004 --> 00:03:33,463 Yeah but which one? 87 00:03:33,755 --> 00:03:34,631 Just a minute! 88 00:03:34,673 --> 00:03:35,632 Huh? 89 00:03:35,674 --> 00:03:37,968 You'll have to leave your Pokéballs here with me. 90 00:03:38,135 --> 00:03:38,760 Why? 91 00:03:38,802 --> 00:03:42,055 You're not permitted to use you own Pokémon in the exam. 92 00:03:42,139 --> 00:03:46,059 -What? Here. 93 00:03:46,393 --> 00:03:47,102 Thank you. 94 00:03:47,144 --> 00:03:49,438 Can I take care of his Pikachu during the exam? 95 00:03:49,521 --> 00:03:50,439 Of course. 96 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:51,940 Good luck, Mr. Ketchum! 97 00:03:52,274 --> 00:03:54,568 I'd wish you luck, too, but you're just so skilled. 98 00:03:54,610 --> 00:03:55,736 You got that right. 99 00:03:55,777 --> 00:03:56,945 Pika. 100 00:03:57,529 --> 00:04:01,116 So you want to become a Pokémon master, too, 101 00:04:01,158 --> 00:04:02,284 huh, Nurse Joy? 102 00:04:02,326 --> 00:04:05,078 Well, it always has been a dream of mine. 103 00:04:05,162 --> 00:04:07,664 So, uh, where are you from, Nurse Joy? 104 00:04:07,748 --> 00:04:09,917 I'm Nurse Joy of the Fuchsia City Joys. 105 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:12,127 Sister to the Vermilion City Joys. 106 00:04:12,336 --> 00:04:15,213 You're the most beautiful one yet! 107 00:04:15,297 --> 00:04:17,341 That's what you always say, Brock. 108 00:04:17,382 --> 00:04:18,550 Togepi! 109 00:04:18,717 --> 00:04:20,093 I came here for the exam 110 00:04:20,135 --> 00:04:22,888 because my work keeps me too busy to travel very much. 111 00:04:22,930 --> 00:04:25,349 This exam is really a great idea. 112 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:27,434 Yes, it's perfect for people whose age or health 113 00:04:27,476 --> 00:04:29,770 keeps them from traveling around. 114 00:04:29,895 --> 00:04:31,647 And it's also nice for people like me 115 00:04:31,688 --> 00:04:34,024 who can't ever seem to get away from work. 116 00:04:34,191 --> 00:04:35,609 I can feel it. 117 00:04:35,692 --> 00:04:38,028 I'm sure you're gonna pass the test! 118 00:04:38,070 --> 00:04:39,363 I hope you're right. 119 00:04:39,446 --> 00:04:41,531 That'd make a nice human interest shot. 120 00:04:41,615 --> 00:04:44,701 Hey, save your film for Pokémon! 121 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:45,786 Huh? 122 00:04:48,372 --> 00:04:50,916 [YELPS] 123 00:04:50,999 --> 00:04:52,000 That's weird. 124 00:04:52,084 --> 00:04:55,128 That guy looked really familiar too. 125 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:56,713 Here's the exam form. 126 00:04:56,797 --> 00:04:57,714 Fine. 127 00:04:57,756 --> 00:04:59,967 Let's see. Your name is James. 128 00:05:01,093 --> 00:05:03,220 Will you please keep it down! 129 00:05:03,261 --> 00:05:04,471 Is that. 130 00:05:04,888 --> 00:05:07,140 Hey, get lost, old bat! 131 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:11,144 -Huh? Old bat? 132 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:13,021 [YELLING] 133 00:05:14,356 --> 00:05:16,650 What are you-unhand me, you. 134 00:05:16,692 --> 00:05:19,569 Please let me go! Come on! 135 00:05:19,778 --> 00:05:22,030 So I'm an old bat am I? 136 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:24,241 You're-Jessie? 137 00:05:24,366 --> 00:05:26,910 That outfit is atrocious. 138 00:05:27,202 --> 00:05:29,246 And what are you doing here? 139 00:05:29,371 --> 00:05:31,540 What am I doing here? 140 00:05:31,957 --> 00:05:35,669 Well, truth to tell, I, not unlike many other people, 141 00:05:35,711 --> 00:05:38,171 dream of becoming a Pokémon master. 142 00:05:38,422 --> 00:05:40,132 Make fun if you must! 143 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:40,924 [LAUGHS] 144 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:43,635 No, you're doing just fine on your own. 145 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:47,764 I want to live my dream instead of my-my reality. 146 00:05:47,806 --> 00:05:49,766 -Hmm. I can see why. 147 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:51,852 What's your reason for being here? 148 00:05:51,893 --> 00:05:53,812 I simply wanted to add another talent 149 00:05:53,854 --> 00:05:56,773 to my very impressive and extensive resume. 150 00:05:57,065 --> 00:06:00,485 As you know I'm already an accomplished hostess, florist, 151 00:06:00,527 --> 00:06:03,822 costume designer, wine expert, beautician, style consultant. 152 00:06:03,864 --> 00:06:06,783 In fact one of the only things I'm not- 153 00:06:06,908 --> 00:06:08,827 -ls a Pokémon master! 154 00:06:08,869 --> 00:06:09,911 Both: Meowth! 155 00:06:10,078 --> 00:06:11,705 What are you doing here? 156 00:06:11,747 --> 00:06:12,998 Looking for you. 157 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:16,334 The one who suddenly remembered an important engagement. 158 00:06:16,668 --> 00:06:18,920 This seems suspiciously unlike 159 00:06:18,962 --> 00:06:21,423 A visit to your sick uncle's bedside- 160 00:06:22,132 --> 00:06:24,801 and I thought you had a dental appointment! 161 00:06:24,926 --> 00:06:28,680 Well I-it was just such a beautiful day. 162 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:30,557 We decided to have a picnic! 163 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:32,517 Don't try to fool me! 164 00:06:32,642 --> 00:06:33,894 [YELPING] 165 00:06:34,186 --> 00:06:36,521 -Come clean. What are you doin' here? 166 00:06:36,563 --> 00:06:37,856 Mind your own business! 167 00:06:38,065 --> 00:06:39,733 Take this and leave us alone! 168 00:06:39,775 --> 00:06:40,567 Oh? 169 00:06:40,650 --> 00:06:41,902 [LAUGHING AND COOING] 170 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:44,613 -Hurry up! -The exam's about to start. 171 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:46,364 Pika pika! 172 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:47,783 Pika pikachu. 173 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:49,302 The first test will measure 174 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:51,328 your overall knowledge of Pokémon. 175 00:06:51,411 --> 00:06:53,121 Ready. Begin! 176 00:06:53,205 --> 00:06:55,665 -I can't wait. This'll be easy! 177 00:06:56,374 --> 00:06:59,252 Lickitung's tongue is twice the length of its body. 178 00:06:59,294 --> 00:07:00,962 True or false? 179 00:07:01,046 --> 00:07:04,174 I'm pretty sure it was longer than that. 180 00:07:06,635 --> 00:07:10,806 Ninetales evolves from Vulpix only by use of the fire stone. 181 00:07:10,847 --> 00:07:12,140 True or false? 182 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:14,476 Oh man, that's too easy. 183 00:07:14,518 --> 00:07:16,520 True, true! 184 00:07:16,770 --> 00:07:19,898 Hitmonlee is also known as the punching demon. 185 00:07:19,940 --> 00:07:20,941 Let's see. 186 00:07:21,024 --> 00:07:24,653 It's either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan that's the puncher. 187 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:27,322 Oh, I think it's true! 188 00:07:27,405 --> 00:07:31,118 The only attack Magikarp originally knows is splash. 189 00:07:31,159 --> 00:07:32,744 True or false? 190 00:07:33,995 --> 00:07:35,747 -[GROWLS] Magikarp! 191 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:39,209 Just hearing that name makes my-my blood boil! 192 00:07:39,251 --> 00:07:40,418 True. 193 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:42,838 That's true too. 194 00:07:43,380 --> 00:07:46,049 Caterpie is the world's smallest Pokémon. 195 00:07:46,133 --> 00:07:47,175 True or false? 196 00:07:47,217 --> 00:07:48,468 Yeah, that's true. 197 00:07:48,593 --> 00:07:51,096 -Look at her. She's so good. 198 00:07:51,221 --> 00:07:54,266 Koffing was first discovered in a public bath house. 199 00:07:54,349 --> 00:07:55,892 True or false? 200 00:07:56,101 --> 00:07:58,687 True, true, true. 201 00:07:58,728 --> 00:08:01,815 All I have to do is guess, and I'll get half of them right. 202 00:08:01,982 --> 00:08:04,442 -Pika pika. Pikachu. 203 00:08:04,568 --> 00:08:07,946 Now we will measure your ability to recognize Pokémon. 204 00:08:08,071 --> 00:08:10,991 Please name the Pokémon by identifying its silhouette 205 00:08:11,074 --> 00:08:13,577 or any part of its body as it's displayed here. 206 00:08:13,660 --> 00:08:14,660 All right! 207 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:16,621 This is gonna be a piece of cake! 208 00:08:16,872 --> 00:08:18,206 Here's the first question. 209 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:20,792 Identify this Pokémon. 210 00:08:20,834 --> 00:08:22,794 This is gonna be a breeze for me. 211 00:08:23,086 --> 00:08:24,421 It's a Voltorb! 212 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:26,131 Ah, how simple. 213 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:28,800 It's a Pokéball, without a doubt. 214 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:30,969 Obviously, it's an electrode! 215 00:08:31,052 --> 00:08:34,973 And the answer is Jigglypuff, seen from above. 216 00:08:35,056 --> 00:08:36,308 Huh? 217 00:08:36,391 --> 00:08:38,018 Next question. 218 00:08:38,101 --> 00:08:39,686 What Pokémon displays this pattern? 219 00:08:39,728 --> 00:08:41,271 I've never seen that! 220 00:08:42,272 --> 00:08:43,857 It must be an Omanyte's shell! 221 00:08:43,940 --> 00:08:45,901 It's an Arbok when it's all coiled up. 222 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:49,070 -Hmm-hey! It's a Poliwhirl! 223 00:08:49,112 --> 00:08:51,656 The correct answer: Poliwag! 224 00:08:51,698 --> 00:08:52,824 [ALL YELLING] 225 00:08:52,866 --> 00:08:54,534 As any master would know: 226 00:08:54,576 --> 00:08:56,661 When Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl, 227 00:08:56,703 --> 00:08:59,456 the swirl on its stomach reverses direction. 228 00:08:59,539 --> 00:09:01,249 Hey, this is hard. 229 00:09:01,291 --> 00:09:03,001 And it's getting harder by the minute. 230 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:04,044 Pika. 231 00:09:04,127 --> 00:09:05,670 Question 15. 232 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:08,173 What Pokémon does this tail belong to? 233 00:09:08,215 --> 00:09:09,174 Hmm. 234 00:09:09,216 --> 00:09:12,260 It's either Charmander, Charmeleon, or Charizard? 235 00:09:12,344 --> 00:09:14,721 Yeah, it's gotta be Charmander! 236 00:09:16,056 --> 00:09:18,266 The answer is Ponyta. 237 00:09:18,308 --> 00:09:20,310 No, it can't be! 238 00:09:20,477 --> 00:09:21,478 [GROWLS] 239 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:23,980 Can't you ask one question that I know the answer to? 240 00:09:24,022 --> 00:09:25,273 Please, take your seat! 241 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:26,775 This is a joke! 242 00:09:26,816 --> 00:09:29,194 These stupid questions won't make you a Pokémon master! 243 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,279 For your information, young lady, 244 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:33,907 a Pokémon master must understand all aspects 245 00:09:33,949 --> 00:09:36,493 of their Pokémon's life in order to achieve oneness 246 00:09:36,534 --> 00:09:37,744 with their Pokémon. 247 00:09:37,827 --> 00:09:39,871 You're not making any sense at all! 248 00:09:39,913 --> 00:09:41,456 I'm through with this! 249 00:09:41,665 --> 00:09:43,041 Get out! 250 00:09:43,124 --> 00:09:45,418 I can't wait to go! 251 00:09:46,461 --> 00:09:47,545 But, Jessie... 252 00:09:47,671 --> 00:09:49,214 -Dear. What a shame. 253 00:09:49,339 --> 00:09:52,300 That girl's attitude seems familiar too. 254 00:09:52,384 --> 00:09:55,095 Meowth, Meowth. 255 00:09:55,178 --> 00:09:57,097 Hey, let's go! 256 00:09:57,180 --> 00:09:58,556 Where am I goin'? 257 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:02,185 You're going with me to help me get my revenge! 258 00:10:02,269 --> 00:10:04,187 Huh? 259 00:10:04,271 --> 00:10:06,147 Here comes the scoreboard! 260 00:10:06,231 --> 00:10:08,066 The ones on the right got the low scores, 261 00:10:08,149 --> 00:10:10,652 and the ones on the left got the highest. 262 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:13,321 -Look! Nurse Joy is near the top! 263 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:14,906 Hey, where's your picture, Ash? 264 00:10:15,031 --> 00:10:17,575 It must be where they put the highest scorer. 265 00:10:17,659 --> 00:10:19,035 Ash! 266 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:21,788 Down here. Here's your picture. 267 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:24,374 -Huh? That's impossible. 268 00:10:25,083 --> 00:10:26,251 Quit it! 269 00:10:26,334 --> 00:10:28,336 Just a little souvenir, Ash! 270 00:10:28,420 --> 00:10:30,088 Well Ash, it looks like you didn't have 271 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:33,091 enough luck or skill to pass the test. 272 00:10:33,341 --> 00:10:36,303 Pokémon isn't about tests, it's about battles! 273 00:10:36,344 --> 00:10:38,096 [LAUGHS] 274 00:10:38,138 --> 00:10:39,848 Jessie's been expelled! 275 00:10:40,473 --> 00:10:43,101 Now I'll have to do my best for her! 276 00:10:44,102 --> 00:10:46,980 ALL: Who's that Pokémon? 277 00:10:55,238 --> 00:10:56,489 It's Vulpix! 278 00:10:56,698 --> 00:10:57,698 Vulpix! 279 00:11:00,368 --> 00:11:02,912 -Pika pika! Pika! 280 00:11:05,081 --> 00:11:05,957 All right, Squirtle! 281 00:11:06,082 --> 00:11:07,334 Water Gun attack! 282 00:11:07,417 --> 00:11:09,336 Squirtle! 283 00:11:09,419 --> 00:11:10,962 Char! 284 00:11:11,046 --> 00:11:12,964 Squirtle, give it the Skull Bash now! 285 00:11:13,089 --> 00:11:15,383 Nurse Joy, you're doin' great-yeah! 286 00:11:15,508 --> 00:11:16,801 All right, shoot away. 287 00:11:16,843 --> 00:11:19,429 I want 8 x 10 glossies and wallet sizes too. 288 00:11:19,554 --> 00:11:20,722 Yeah, sure. 289 00:11:21,014 --> 00:11:23,350 Now, select whichever one you like. 290 00:11:23,433 --> 00:11:26,978 I don't know which one to pick. 291 00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:29,856 You can't tell us what kind of Pokémon are inside them, huh? 292 00:11:30,148 --> 00:11:31,691 That's what makes it a test. 293 00:11:31,983 --> 00:11:34,569 All of these Pokémon are trained for battle, 294 00:11:34,652 --> 00:11:36,237 so they'll obey your commands. 295 00:11:36,321 --> 00:11:39,199 This test determines whether a trainer can adapt 296 00:11:39,282 --> 00:11:41,659 regardless of what Pokémon comes out. 297 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:43,536 With whom do we have to battle? 298 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:44,662 With me. 299 00:11:44,954 --> 00:11:46,790 -Right! Then I'll take these! 300 00:11:46,956 --> 00:11:47,956 I'll take these. 301 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:51,336 [BELL RINGS] 302 00:11:51,419 --> 00:11:52,670 C'mon James! 303 00:11:52,962 --> 00:11:54,172 Beat that ignoramus! 304 00:11:54,297 --> 00:11:56,299 Right; really beat the guy. 305 00:11:56,383 --> 00:12:01,304 This one's for you, Jessie! 306 00:12:01,388 --> 00:12:03,014 Pikachu. 307 00:12:03,098 --> 00:12:05,225 ALL: Huh? 308 00:12:05,308 --> 00:12:06,226 Pika pika? 309 00:12:06,309 --> 00:12:07,852 Pikachu. 310 00:12:08,144 --> 00:12:10,021 With this, I can't lose! 311 00:12:10,105 --> 00:12:11,147 Thundershock! 312 00:12:11,231 --> 00:12:12,565 Thunderbolt! 313 00:12:12,857 --> 00:12:14,960 I've been destroyed by Pikachu's attacks so many times, 314 00:12:14,984 --> 00:12:16,277 I know them all by heart! 315 00:12:16,361 --> 00:12:18,613 [CACKLES] 316 00:12:18,905 --> 00:12:21,157 That's kind of pathetic when you think about it. 317 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:23,326 Yeah. 318 00:12:23,410 --> 00:12:25,662 Now, we begin! 319 00:12:25,954 --> 00:12:28,706 Go! 320 00:12:28,998 --> 00:12:29,998 Graveler! 321 00:12:30,041 --> 00:12:31,042 It's a Graveler. 322 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:32,252 Pikachu, Thunderbolt! 323 00:12:32,335 --> 00:12:33,378 Pika! 324 00:12:33,461 --> 00:12:36,005 Oh, that feels great to say! 325 00:12:36,089 --> 00:12:41,052 Pikachu! 326 00:12:41,136 --> 00:12:43,638 Grav. 327 00:12:43,930 --> 00:12:45,306 Pika! 328 00:12:45,390 --> 00:12:46,558 [YELPS] 329 00:12:46,683 --> 00:12:47,934 I don't get it. 330 00:12:48,017 --> 00:12:50,145 How come the Thunderbolt attack didn't work? 331 00:12:50,228 --> 00:12:52,480 You should've known that electricity doesn't work 332 00:12:52,564 --> 00:12:53,898 on rock Pokémon! 333 00:12:54,190 --> 00:12:55,316 Minus 1 point! 334 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:57,861 -Well then. How about this? 335 00:12:58,153 --> 00:12:59,863 Char! 336 00:13:00,155 --> 00:13:02,240 Ivysaur! 337 00:13:02,365 --> 00:13:03,366 Huh? 338 00:13:03,450 --> 00:13:04,576 With these I can win! 339 00:13:04,868 --> 00:13:06,077 Now what do you say? 340 00:13:06,161 --> 00:13:07,620 [LAUGHS] 341 00:13:07,745 --> 00:13:09,122 Good bye! 342 00:13:09,205 --> 00:13:12,333 It's against the rules to use two Pokémon at once. 343 00:13:12,417 --> 00:13:16,713 I never play by the- 344 00:13:17,005 --> 00:13:18,590 -You're expelled. Now get out! 345 00:13:18,882 --> 00:13:20,133 He failed again. 346 00:13:20,216 --> 00:13:23,094 Don't think of it as failing; think of it as not succeeding. 347 00:13:25,054 --> 00:13:27,056 Now we'll see if Ash can win one! 348 00:13:27,140 --> 00:13:28,349 Go get 'em, Ash! 349 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:29,767 Pika pi! 350 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:31,352 Thanks, just leave it to me! 351 00:13:31,436 --> 00:13:33,563 Hey Snap, make sure you get lots of great shots! 352 00:13:33,646 --> 00:13:36,274 -Don't worry. Just make sure you win! 353 00:13:36,357 --> 00:13:39,277 I'm such a loser! 354 00:13:39,402 --> 00:13:43,907 James, I have a plan that will make us all winners. 355 00:13:43,990 --> 00:13:45,575 Yeah. 356 00:13:45,658 --> 00:13:47,118 Are you ready, Ash? 357 00:13:47,243 --> 00:13:48,453 Ready! 358 00:13:48,536 --> 00:13:52,123 Pokéball, go! 359 00:13:52,248 --> 00:13:53,583 Flareon! 360 00:13:53,666 --> 00:13:56,085 Okay, now I need something to beat a Flareon. 361 00:13:56,211 --> 00:13:59,088 First Pokéball, go! 362 00:14:02,050 --> 00:14:03,301 Weezing! 363 00:14:03,676 --> 00:14:05,762 I got a Weezing? 364 00:14:05,887 --> 00:14:06,930 Together: That's bad! 365 00:14:07,013 --> 00:14:08,431 I gotta get this. 366 00:14:08,515 --> 00:14:10,683 His face looks just like Weezing's! 367 00:14:10,975 --> 00:14:12,227 Not now! 368 00:14:12,310 --> 00:14:13,937 It's time to start the battle! 369 00:14:14,020 --> 00:14:15,355 Flareon go. 370 00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:16,856 Flamethrower now! 371 00:14:16,940 --> 00:14:18,900 Flare! 372 00:14:18,983 --> 00:14:22,362 -Weezing. Weezing. 373 00:14:22,445 --> 00:14:23,488 Oh, I know. 374 00:14:23,613 --> 00:14:25,949 Weezing, give him your Smog attack now! 375 00:14:26,032 --> 00:14:28,034 Weezing! 376 00:14:28,117 --> 00:14:29,661 Flare! 377 00:14:29,953 --> 00:14:31,996 [EXPLOSION] 378 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:33,081 Uh-oh. 379 00:14:33,164 --> 00:14:35,166 Now, Flareon, the Leer! 380 00:14:37,877 --> 00:14:40,672 C'mon Weezing, fight back with Smokescreen! 381 00:14:40,964 --> 00:14:42,882 Weezing. 382 00:14:42,966 --> 00:14:44,425 [GROWLING] 383 00:14:44,509 --> 00:14:46,219 Hey, not too shabby. 384 00:14:46,302 --> 00:14:48,638 -Go, Weezing! Tackle attack! 385 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:52,016 Weezing. 386 00:14:52,141 --> 00:14:53,184 All right! 387 00:14:53,309 --> 00:14:54,727 My first victory! 388 00:14:55,019 --> 00:14:57,355 I guess Ash is a pretty good battler after all! 389 00:14:57,480 --> 00:15:00,358 Even Team Rocket could win if they fought like that! 390 00:15:00,483 --> 00:15:01,985 -Hurry, take notes! Take notes! 391 00:15:02,068 --> 00:15:05,196 Now round two! 392 00:15:05,321 --> 00:15:06,239 Jolteon! 393 00:15:06,322 --> 00:15:07,991 Okay, a Jolteon? 394 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:13,037 Next Pokéball, go! 395 00:15:13,121 --> 00:15:14,956 Arbok! 396 00:15:15,039 --> 00:15:16,207 [GROANS] 397 00:15:16,332 --> 00:15:18,376 Ash got the Pokémon Jessie has! 398 00:15:18,459 --> 00:15:19,586 Chu. 399 00:15:19,877 --> 00:15:20,877 Let's see. 400 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,380 What're Arbok's attacks? 401 00:15:22,505 --> 00:15:24,340 -Jolteon! Agility attack! 402 00:15:24,424 --> 00:15:25,925 -Jolt! Jolt! 403 00:15:26,009 --> 00:15:26,926 I remember. 404 00:15:27,010 --> 00:15:28,595 Arbok, Glare! 405 00:15:28,886 --> 00:15:32,473 Ar! 406 00:15:32,557 --> 00:15:34,809 Now squeeze it with your Wrap attack now! 407 00:15:35,101 --> 00:15:37,395 Arbok! 408 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:39,689 Ar! 409 00:15:39,981 --> 00:15:40,981 Ah, that was no good! 410 00:15:41,024 --> 00:15:42,942 I forgot about all of Jolteon's spikes! 411 00:15:43,026 --> 00:15:46,571 Quick Jolteon, use the Thunder attack! 412 00:15:46,863 --> 00:15:48,990 [ZAPPING] 413 00:15:49,574 --> 00:15:50,992 Arbok, no! 414 00:15:51,034 --> 00:15:53,161 Too bad you overloaded Jolteon's spikes. 415 00:15:53,244 --> 00:15:57,582 Sizing up your opponent before an attack is a fundamental rule. 416 00:15:57,874 --> 00:16:02,086 Arbok, return! 417 00:16:02,170 --> 00:16:05,089 Okay, third Pokéball. 418 00:16:05,173 --> 00:16:08,468 Go! 419 00:16:08,551 --> 00:16:09,802 Meowth! 420 00:16:10,094 --> 00:16:11,679 -[LAUGHS] Meowth? 421 00:16:11,971 --> 00:16:12,971 Pika? 422 00:16:13,097 --> 00:16:14,557 This ought to be interesting. 423 00:16:14,849 --> 00:16:16,059 -Toge! Toge! 424 00:16:16,142 --> 00:16:17,602 Hey, Meowth, good luck! 425 00:16:17,894 --> 00:16:18,895 -Meowth. -Let's see. 426 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:20,605 Meowth's attacks are... 427 00:16:20,897 --> 00:16:22,106 Use the Fury Swipes! 428 00:16:22,190 --> 00:16:23,232 Huh? 429 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:26,694 Pokéball go! 430 00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:28,488 Vaporeon! 431 00:16:28,571 --> 00:16:29,781 A Vaporeon! 432 00:16:29,822 --> 00:16:31,866 Okay, Meowth! Use the Fury Swipes! 433 00:16:31,908 --> 00:16:32,950 Meowth! 434 00:16:33,076 --> 00:16:35,453 Vaporeon, use your Ice Beam now! 435 00:16:35,536 --> 00:16:36,788 Vaporeon! 436 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:40,500 Meowth! 437 00:16:40,583 --> 00:16:42,293 Oh, Meowth. 438 00:16:42,377 --> 00:16:44,003 Looks like another victory for me. 439 00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:45,588 That was fast. 440 00:16:45,880 --> 00:16:46,964 Look what you did! 441 00:16:47,048 --> 00:16:51,386 How could you treat a fellow Meowth that way! 442 00:16:51,469 --> 00:16:53,096 [GRUNTS] 443 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:54,931 Sorry you had to go through that! 444 00:16:55,014 --> 00:16:56,182 Say now... 445 00:16:56,265 --> 00:16:59,143 I'd love to catch that talking Meowth there! 446 00:16:59,268 --> 00:17:00,812 Pokéball, go! 447 00:17:06,526 --> 00:17:08,653 Return those Pokémon immediately! 448 00:17:08,945 --> 00:17:11,989 We're not taking orders from you anymore, Mr. Exam Man! 449 00:17:12,073 --> 00:17:14,575 Now we're the ones who're gonna test you! 450 00:17:14,867 --> 00:17:15,867 What? 451 00:17:15,952 --> 00:17:17,328 Prepare yourself for trouble... 452 00:17:17,453 --> 00:17:19,831 I suggest you make that double... 453 00:17:19,956 --> 00:17:22,041 Oh, it's Team Rocket! 454 00:17:22,125 --> 00:17:24,168 To protect the world from devastation... 455 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:26,254 To unite all peoples within our nation... 456 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:28,506 To denounce the evils of truth and love... 457 00:17:28,589 --> 00:17:31,175 To extend our reach to the stars above... 458 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:35,680 Jessie! 459 00:17:35,972 --> 00:17:39,600 James! 460 00:17:39,892 --> 00:17:42,478 Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light... 461 00:17:42,562 --> 00:17:45,690 Surrender now, or prepare to fight... 462 00:17:45,982 --> 00:17:47,650 -Meowth! That's right! 463 00:17:47,942 --> 00:17:49,485 Don't interfere with my test! 464 00:17:49,569 --> 00:17:53,197 Just go home and study harder and you can try again next time! 465 00:17:53,322 --> 00:17:55,867 Unfortunately for you, there won't be a next time! 466 00:17:55,992 --> 00:17:57,872 But now that we've rounded up all these Pokémon, 467 00:17:57,994 --> 00:17:59,537 it's payback time! 468 00:17:59,620 --> 00:18:02,206 Pikachu, Ivysaur, Charizard, go! 469 00:18:02,331 --> 00:18:04,500 Are you ready? 470 00:18:04,584 --> 00:18:07,712 And I'm gonna teach you a lesson for pickin' on a Meowth! 471 00:18:08,004 --> 00:18:08,713 Huh? 472 00:18:09,005 --> 00:18:10,107 We're not gonna let you do it! 473 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:12,341 -Go, Pikachu! -Pika! 474 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:14,177 -Ivysaur! The Vine Whip now! 475 00:18:14,260 --> 00:18:16,095 -Charizard! Flamethrower now! 476 00:18:16,179 --> 00:18:18,139 Pikachu, Thunder now! 477 00:18:18,222 --> 00:18:19,390 Listen up, Ivysaur! 478 00:18:19,515 --> 00:18:20,892 Charizard, Pikachu! 479 00:18:20,975 --> 00:18:22,351 About face, now! 480 00:18:22,435 --> 00:18:23,644 [ALL YELP] 481 00:18:23,936 --> 00:18:26,731 [SCREAMING] 482 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:29,150 How did you- 483 00:18:29,233 --> 00:18:30,568 -Oh, they obeyed you 484 00:18:30,860 --> 00:18:32,504 because you're the one who raised all of 'em! 485 00:18:32,528 --> 00:18:34,030 Very good, Ash! 486 00:18:34,113 --> 00:18:37,241 Meowth, Weezing, Arbok, stop Team Rocket! 487 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:40,244 Stop it, Arbok, that hurts! 488 00:18:40,369 --> 00:18:42,580 -Weezing, please! I can't breathe! 489 00:18:42,872 --> 00:18:43,581 Okay, Weezing! 490 00:18:43,873 --> 00:18:44,873 Explosion now! 491 00:18:45,082 --> 00:18:49,253 Weezing! 492 00:18:49,337 --> 00:18:52,965 ALL: Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again! 493 00:19:01,307 --> 00:19:03,810 I am terribly sorry, everyone. 494 00:19:04,185 --> 00:19:06,145 But Team Rocket's intrusion has interfered 495 00:19:06,229 --> 00:19:08,231 with the entire examination. 496 00:19:08,314 --> 00:19:10,566 We have to start over, from the very beginning. 497 00:19:10,858 --> 00:19:14,070 You mean, after all that hard work we did? 498 00:19:14,153 --> 00:19:15,905 Well, young man, you did a fine job 499 00:19:15,947 --> 00:19:17,365 of getting rid of Team Rocket! 500 00:19:17,448 --> 00:19:18,574 What do you say? 501 00:19:18,866 --> 00:19:20,618 Do you want to give the test another try? 502 00:19:20,910 --> 00:19:22,870 -Ah, no thanks, sir. I don't think so. 503 00:19:22,912 --> 00:19:24,705 I'm sure you'll pass this time. 504 00:19:24,789 --> 00:19:25,998 Oh, it's not that. 505 00:19:26,082 --> 00:19:27,142 I just think I'm better off 506 00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:29,252 getting badges my own way for now. 507 00:19:29,293 --> 00:19:30,461 Right, Pikachu? 508 00:19:30,503 --> 00:19:31,420 Pika! 509 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:33,798 You proved you're a great battler after all. 510 00:19:34,090 --> 00:19:35,800 -Thanks, Misty. I guess so. 511 00:19:35,883 --> 00:19:37,468 Well then, if you learned that lesson, 512 00:19:37,552 --> 00:19:39,804 I'd say the test really was worth taking! 513 00:19:39,846 --> 00:19:41,722 Yeah, that's true, Misty! 514 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:43,808 Anyway, it sure was awesome 515 00:19:43,850 --> 00:19:46,352 to battle with all those different Pokémon! 516 00:19:47,645 --> 00:19:50,022 NARRATOR: Many roads lead to the Pokémon League. 517 00:19:50,106 --> 00:19:53,693 Ash's chosen path is to win all eight gym badges. 518 00:19:53,985 --> 00:19:56,279 Only then can he continue on to fulfill his dream 519 00:19:56,362 --> 00:19:58,447 of reaching the ultimate goal: 520 00:19:58,531 --> 00:20:00,992 Becoming a Pokémon master! 521 00:20:02,076 --> 00:20:03,661 Hey, where's Ash? 522 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:05,037 They already left. 523 00:20:05,079 --> 00:20:06,706 They're on their way to the next gym. 524 00:20:06,998 --> 00:20:08,416 What's wrong with that Meowth? 525 00:20:08,499 --> 00:20:10,418 It got hurt in the explosion. 526 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:12,378 Where am I? 527 00:20:12,461 --> 00:20:15,381 -This must be- -Huh? 528 00:20:15,798 --> 00:20:17,925 Meowth! What goin' on? 529 00:20:17,967 --> 00:20:19,343 Where's Jessie? Where's James? 530 00:20:19,468 --> 00:20:20,177 Huh? 531 00:20:20,261 --> 00:20:23,514 I finally got my talking Meowth! 532 00:20:23,598 --> 00:20:24,974 -Wait a minute! Wait a minute-aahh! 533 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:27,685 NARRATOR: There seems to be a little mix-up! 534 00:20:29,979 --> 00:20:31,355 [YELLS] 535 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:33,566 We'll show those twerps next time! 536 00:20:33,649 --> 00:20:36,068 Next time, Team Rocket triumphs! 537 00:20:36,152 --> 00:20:38,195 Meowth, don't you have anything to say? 538 00:20:38,321 --> 00:20:40,114 Meowth-eowth! 539 00:20:40,197 --> 00:20:41,699 -Hmm? -Huh? 540 00:20:41,991 --> 00:20:43,576 Meowth, meowth, meowth. 541 00:20:43,659 --> 00:20:45,828 Meowth. 542 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:51,792 -Don't go away. The Pokérap is next. 543 00:21:00,384 --> 00:21:01,552 Okay, guys. 544 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:03,220 We got to rap some Pokémon. 545 00:21:03,262 --> 00:21:04,889 You just do the singing. 546 00:21:04,931 --> 00:21:06,599 I'll take care of the hard part. 547 00:21:06,641 --> 00:21:07,642 Let's get it on. 548 00:21:07,683 --> 00:21:09,810 [SINGING] I want to be the best 549 00:21:09,852 --> 00:21:12,146 There ever was 550 00:21:12,188 --> 00:21:14,190 To beat all the rest 551 00:21:14,231 --> 00:21:17,068 Yeah, that's my cause 552 00:21:24,867 --> 00:21:25,969 [SINGING] -Catch 'em, catch 'em 553 00:21:25,993 --> 00:21:27,912 Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all 554 00:21:27,995 --> 00:21:30,039 I'll search across the land 555 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:32,416 Far and wide 556 00:21:32,708 --> 00:21:34,085 Release from my hand 557 00:21:34,168 --> 00:21:36,420 The power that's inside 558 00:21:45,096 --> 00:21:47,098 -32 down. That's it for now. 559 00:21:47,139 --> 00:21:49,308 -Tune in tomorrow. We'll rap at you some more. 560 00:21:49,350 --> 00:21:51,852 There's 150, so watch Monday through Friday. 561 00:21:51,936 --> 00:21:53,562 You'll catch 'em all! 562 00:21:53,604 --> 00:21:54,623 [SINGING] -Catch 'em, catch 'em 563 00:21:54,647 --> 00:21:56,899 Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all 564 00:21:58,985 --> 00:22:02,446 [UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC] 565 00:22:02,530 --> 00:22:05,116 [SINGING] -I want to be the very best 566 00:22:05,199 --> 00:22:08,661 Like no one ever was 567 00:22:08,953 --> 00:22:12,039 To catch them is my real test 568 00:22:12,123 --> 00:22:15,793 To train them is my cause 569 00:22:16,085 --> 00:22:18,421 I will travel across the land 570 00:22:18,504 --> 00:22:21,924 Searching far and wide 571 00:22:22,008 --> 00:22:24,844 Each Pokémon to understand 572 00:22:24,927 --> 00:22:27,972 The power that's inside 573 00:22:28,097 --> 00:22:30,141 Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all 574 00:22:30,266 --> 00:22:31,726 It's you and me 575 00:22:32,018 --> 00:22:32,727 [CRASH!] 576 00:22:33,019 --> 00:22:34,520 I know it's my destiny 577 00:22:34,603 --> 00:22:35,603 Pokémon 578 00:22:35,855 --> 00:22:37,857 Oh, you're my best friend 579 00:22:37,940 --> 00:22:41,318 In a world we must defend 580 00:22:41,402 --> 00:22:43,237 Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all 581 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:45,990 A heart so true 582 00:22:46,115 --> 00:22:48,284 Our courage will pull us through 583 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:51,746 You teach me and I'll teach you 584 00:22:52,038 --> 00:22:53,873 Pokémon 585 00:22:53,956 --> 00:22:55,499 Gotta catch 'em all 586 00:22:55,624 --> 00:22:57,376 Gotta catch 'em all 587 00:22:57,460 --> 00:22:58,627 Pokémon