1 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:10,135 ♪ I want to be the very best Like no one ever was ♪ 2 00:00:11,595 --> 00:00:17,142 ♪ To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause ♪ 3 00:00:18,185 --> 00:00:23,023 ♪ I will travel across the land Searching far and wide ♪ 4 00:00:24,858 --> 00:00:30,447 ♪ Teach Pokémon to understand The power that's inside ♪ 5 00:00:30,531 --> 00:00:33,951 ♪ Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all It's you and me ♪ 6 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:37,788 ♪ I know it's my destiny Pokémon ♪ 7 00:00:37,871 --> 00:00:43,543 ♪ Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend ♪ 8 00:00:43,627 --> 00:00:48,215 ♪ Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all A heart so true ♪ 9 00:00:48,298 --> 00:00:54,012 ♪ Our courage will pull us through You teach me and I'll teach you ♪ 10 00:00:54,096 --> 00:00:59,518 ♪ Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 11 00:00:59,601 --> 00:01:01,478 ♪ Pokémon ♪ 12 00:01:03,647 --> 00:01:05,190 [all] Let’s eat! 13 00:01:05,274 --> 00:01:07,276 [all chomp and grunt] 14 00:01:11,029 --> 00:01:13,407 Pika-um. Pika. 15 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:16,660 [narrator] It all began with an innocent question from Misty. 16 00:01:16,743 --> 00:01:19,329 You know, you haven’t gotten a badge in a long time, Ash. 17 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:20,872 You think you’ll ever get another one? 18 00:01:20,956 --> 00:01:22,916 [gasps and gags] 19 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,961 I guess you could make another gym leader feel sorry for you 20 00:01:26,044 --> 00:01:27,337 and get another badge that way. 21 00:01:27,421 --> 00:01:29,881 Take it easy, Ash. Drink this. 22 00:01:31,925 --> 00:01:33,260 [grunts and sighs] 23 00:01:33,343 --> 00:01:35,554 Skill! I win matches with skill! 24 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:39,266 How much skill does it take to win a match against Team Rocket? 25 00:01:39,349 --> 00:01:40,434 [all] Huh? 26 00:01:40,517 --> 00:01:45,439 Okay! I’ll show you some skill. I challenge you to a match right now! 27 00:01:45,522 --> 00:01:46,773 -Pika, pika. -Huh? 28 00:01:46,857 --> 00:01:49,526 -No, I will not change my mind! -[Todd] Hold it! 29 00:01:49,610 --> 00:01:51,111 [camera shutter clicks] 30 00:01:51,194 --> 00:01:54,948 -Why should I hold it? -Not you, Pikachu! 31 00:01:55,032 --> 00:01:56,825 That’s a perfect expression! 32 00:01:56,908 --> 00:01:59,661 -Pika? -Hey, cut it out! 33 00:01:59,745 --> 00:02:03,999 Okay, okay. It looks like you want to prove you have skills somehow, right? 34 00:02:04,082 --> 00:02:06,335 That’s exactly what I want to prove! 35 00:02:06,418 --> 00:02:09,046 Well, why don’t you just get yourself admitted? 36 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:12,049 -Admitted? -Take the Pokémon League admissions exam! 37 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:15,135 -The Pokémon League... -Admissions exam? 38 00:02:15,218 --> 00:02:18,096 -Pika? -Togepi! 39 00:02:26,521 --> 00:02:28,315 [Narrator] To get into the Pokémon League, 40 00:02:28,398 --> 00:02:31,401 a trainer has to travel from one Pokémon gym to another 41 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:35,405 and collect badges to prove that he’s defeated each Gym Master. 42 00:02:35,489 --> 00:02:36,573 However... 43 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:39,034 Here at the Pokémon League Admissions Center, 44 00:02:39,117 --> 00:02:43,538 we evaluate applicants based on a combined written and practical skills exam. 45 00:02:43,622 --> 00:02:47,751 And all those who pass receive this badge qualifying them for the Pokémon League! 46 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:48,960 [all gasp] 47 00:02:49,044 --> 00:02:51,546 Take this. It’s your testing number. 48 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:55,717 [Ash] Lucky seven! See, Misty, I have skill and luck! 49 00:02:55,801 --> 00:02:58,303 -A little modesty wouldn’t hurt. -Pika. 50 00:02:58,387 --> 00:03:00,764 Oh, no. I wanted number seven. 51 00:03:02,432 --> 00:03:03,433 [gasps] 52 00:03:03,517 --> 00:03:04,601 [grunts] 53 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:07,646 Uh, age, 17. Profession, diva. 54 00:03:07,729 --> 00:03:09,689 Hmm, that girl looks familiar. 55 00:03:09,773 --> 00:03:13,151 Wow, look at all the different kinds of people showing up for the exam! 56 00:03:13,235 --> 00:03:16,905 [Ash] Yeah. Nobody I’m not better than. 57 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:22,661 -Oh, Nurse Joy! -Yeah, but which one? 58 00:03:22,744 --> 00:03:24,287 -[Man] Just a minute! -[both] Huh? 59 00:03:24,371 --> 00:03:26,873 You’ll have to leave your Poké Balls here with me. 60 00:03:26,957 --> 00:03:27,833 [Ash] Why? 61 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:30,752 You’re not permitted to use you own Pokémon in the exam. 62 00:03:30,836 --> 00:03:35,674 -What? Hmm, here. -[man] Thank you. 63 00:03:35,757 --> 00:03:38,635 Can I take care of his Pikachu during the exam? 64 00:03:38,719 --> 00:03:41,221 Of course. Good luck, Mr. Ketchum! 65 00:03:41,304 --> 00:03:43,432 I’d wish you luck, too but you’re just so skilled. 66 00:03:43,515 --> 00:03:46,601 -You got that right. -Pika. 67 00:03:46,685 --> 00:03:51,064 [Ash] Uh, so you want to become a Pokémon Master, too, huh, Nurse Joy? 68 00:03:51,148 --> 00:03:54,109 Well, it always has been a dream of mine. 69 00:03:54,192 --> 00:03:58,822 -So, uh, where are you from, Nurse Joy? -I’m Nurse Joy of the Fuchsia City Joys. 70 00:03:58,905 --> 00:04:00,907 Sister to the Vermilion City Joys. 71 00:04:00,991 --> 00:04:04,327 Aha, you’re the most beautiful one yet! 72 00:04:04,411 --> 00:04:07,414 -That’s what you always say, Brock. -Togepi! 73 00:04:07,497 --> 00:04:11,793 I came here for the exam because my work keeps me too busy to travel very much. 74 00:04:11,877 --> 00:04:14,337 This exam is really a great idea. 75 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:18,842 Yes, it’s perfect for people whose age or health keeps them from traveling around. 76 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:23,138 And it’s also nice for people like me who can’t ever seem to get away from work. 77 00:04:23,221 --> 00:04:27,017 I can feel it. I’m sure you’re going to pass the test! 78 00:04:27,100 --> 00:04:28,018 I hope you’re right. 79 00:04:28,101 --> 00:04:30,395 That’d make a nice human interest shot. 80 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:34,274 -Hey, save your film for Pokémon! -[all] Huh? 81 00:04:37,444 --> 00:04:39,613 [gasps and gibbers] 82 00:04:39,696 --> 00:04:43,575 That’s weird. That guy looked really familiar, too. 83 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:48,872 -Here’s the exam form. -Fine. Let’s see. Your name is James. 84 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:51,875 -Urgh. Will you please keep it down! -Huh? 85 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:56,087 -Is that... -Huh, hey, get lost, old bat! 86 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:59,549 Huh? Old bat? 87 00:04:59,633 --> 00:05:01,843 [both grunt angrily] 88 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:08,058 What are you, unhand me, you... Please let me go! Come on! Ow! 89 00:05:08,725 --> 00:05:10,769 So I’m an old bat, am I? 90 00:05:11,353 --> 00:05:16,233 You’re Jessie? That outfit is atrocious. 91 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:20,153 -And what are you doing here? -What am I doing here? 92 00:05:21,029 --> 00:05:24,658 Well, truth to tell, I, not unlike many other people, 93 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:27,202 dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. 94 00:05:27,285 --> 00:05:29,955 Make fun if you must! [laughs] 95 00:05:30,038 --> 00:05:32,624 No, you’re doing just fine on your own. 96 00:05:32,707 --> 00:05:36,670 I want to live my dream, instead of my... my reality. 97 00:05:36,753 --> 00:05:38,672 Hm. I can see why. 98 00:05:38,755 --> 00:05:40,632 What’s your reason for being here? 99 00:05:40,715 --> 00:05:46,096 I simply wanted to add another talent to my very impressive and extensive resume. 100 00:05:46,179 --> 00:05:50,767 As you know I’m already an accomplished hostess, florist, costume designer, 101 00:05:50,850 --> 00:05:53,186 wine expert, beautician, style consultant. 102 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:57,566 -In fact one of the only things I’m not-- -Is a Pokémon Master! 103 00:05:57,649 --> 00:05:59,025 [both] Meowth! 104 00:05:59,109 --> 00:06:01,987 -What are you doing here? -Looking for you. 105 00:06:02,070 --> 00:06:05,532 The one who suddenly remembered an important engagement. 106 00:06:05,615 --> 00:06:10,996 This seems suspiciously unlike a visit to your sick uncle’s bedside. 107 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:13,790 And I thought you had a dental appointment! 108 00:06:13,873 --> 00:06:14,958 Well, I... 109 00:06:15,041 --> 00:06:19,462 -It was just such a beautiful day. -We decided to have a picnic! 110 00:06:19,546 --> 00:06:22,382 -Don’t try to fool me! -[Jessie and James grunting] 111 00:06:22,465 --> 00:06:25,510 [Meowth] Come clean. What are you doing here? 112 00:06:25,594 --> 00:06:28,847 -Mind your own business! -Take this and leave us alone! 113 00:06:28,930 --> 00:06:30,348 [grunting] 114 00:06:30,432 --> 00:06:33,852 -[Jessie] Hurry up! -[James] The exam’s about to start. 115 00:06:33,935 --> 00:06:36,605 Pika, pika! Pika, Pikachu. 116 00:06:36,688 --> 00:06:40,525 [man] The first test will measure your overall knowledge of Pokémon. 117 00:06:40,609 --> 00:06:44,529 -Ready. Begin! -I can’t wait. This’ll be easy! 118 00:06:45,572 --> 00:06:48,158 [Pokédex] Lickitung’s tongue is twice the length of its body. 119 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:53,204 -True or false? -I’m pretty sure it was longer than that. 120 00:06:55,206 --> 00:06:59,794 [Pokédex] Ninetales evolves from Vulpix only by use of the fire stone. 121 00:06:59,878 --> 00:07:04,341 -True or false? -Oh man, that’s too easy. True, true! 122 00:07:05,759 --> 00:07:08,803 [Pokédex] Hitmonlee is also known as the punching demon. 123 00:07:08,887 --> 00:07:14,100 Let’s see. It’s either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan that’s the puncher. 124 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:16,269 Oh, I think it’s true! 125 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:20,023 [Pokédex] The only attack Magikarp originally knows is splash. 126 00:07:20,106 --> 00:07:22,776 True or false? 127 00:07:22,859 --> 00:07:24,819 Argh, Magikarp! 128 00:07:24,903 --> 00:07:28,239 Just hearing that name makes my blood boil! 129 00:07:28,323 --> 00:07:30,784 -[Jessie] True. -That’s true, too. 130 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:35,080 [Pokédex] Caterpie is the world’s smallest Pokémon. 131 00:07:35,163 --> 00:07:37,332 -True or false? -Yeah, that’s true. 132 00:07:37,415 --> 00:07:39,751 Look at her. She’s so good. 133 00:07:39,834 --> 00:07:43,505 [Pokédex] Koffing was first discovered in a public bath house. 134 00:07:43,588 --> 00:07:47,467 -True or false? -[Jessie] True, true, true. 135 00:07:47,550 --> 00:07:50,887 All I have to do is guess and I’ll get half of them right. 136 00:07:50,971 --> 00:07:53,431 Pika, pika. Pikachu. 137 00:07:53,515 --> 00:07:56,935 Now we will measure your ability to recognize Pokémon. 138 00:07:57,018 --> 00:08:00,146 Please name the Pokémon by identifying its silhouette 139 00:08:00,230 --> 00:08:02,649 or any part of its body as it’s displayed here. 140 00:08:02,732 --> 00:08:05,610 All right! This is going to be a piece of cake! 141 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:09,572 Here’s the first question. Identify this Pokémon. 142 00:08:09,656 --> 00:08:13,410 This is going to be a breeze for me. It’s a Voltorb! 143 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:17,747 Ah, how simple. It’s a Poké Ball, without a doubt. 144 00:08:17,831 --> 00:08:19,916 Obviously, it’s an Electrode! 145 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:23,920 And the answer is Jigglypuff, seen from above. 146 00:08:24,004 --> 00:08:25,213 [all gasp] 147 00:08:25,296 --> 00:08:28,675 Next question. What Pokémon displays this pattern? 148 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:30,135 I’ve never seen that! 149 00:08:31,136 --> 00:08:34,889 -It must be an Omanyte’s shell! -It’s an Arbok when it’s all coiled up. 150 00:08:36,057 --> 00:08:37,851 Hmm, hey! It’s a Poliwhirl! 151 00:08:37,934 --> 00:08:40,562 The correct answer, Poliwag! 152 00:08:40,645 --> 00:08:41,813 [all grunt] 153 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:45,692 As any Master would know, when Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl, 154 00:08:45,775 --> 00:08:48,278 the swirl on its stomach reverses direction. 155 00:08:48,361 --> 00:08:50,363 Hey, this is hard. 156 00:08:50,447 --> 00:08:52,991 -And it’s getting harder by the minute. -Pika. 157 00:08:53,074 --> 00:08:56,953 Question 15. What Pokémon does this tail belong to? 158 00:08:57,037 --> 00:09:01,332 Hmm. It’s either Charmander, Charmeleon, or Charizard? 159 00:09:01,416 --> 00:09:03,376 Yeah, it’s got to be Charmander! 160 00:09:05,211 --> 00:09:07,338 The answer is Ponyta. 161 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:09,299 No, it can’t be! 162 00:09:09,382 --> 00:09:12,761 Argh, can’t you ask one question that I know the answer to? 163 00:09:12,844 --> 00:09:14,429 -[all] Huh? -[man] Please, take your seat! 164 00:09:14,512 --> 00:09:18,224 This is a joke! These stupid questions won’t make you a Pokémon Master! 165 00:09:18,308 --> 00:09:22,145 For your information, young lady, a Pokémon Master must understand 166 00:09:22,228 --> 00:09:24,147 all aspects of their Pokémon's life 167 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:26,441 in order to achieve oneness with their Pokémon. 168 00:09:26,524 --> 00:09:30,445 Argh, you’re not making any sense at all! I’m through with this! 169 00:09:30,528 --> 00:09:35,158 -Get out! -I can’t wait to go, huh! 170 00:09:35,241 --> 00:09:36,493 But, Jessie, uh... 171 00:09:36,576 --> 00:09:40,955 -Dear. What a shame. -That girl’s attitude seems familiar, too. 172 00:09:41,039 --> 00:09:43,917 Meowth, Meowth. 173 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,294 -Hey, let’s go! -Unh! 174 00:09:46,377 --> 00:09:47,545 Where am I going? 175 00:09:47,629 --> 00:09:51,007 You’re going with me to help me get my revenge! 176 00:09:51,091 --> 00:09:52,717 Huh? 177 00:09:52,801 --> 00:09:54,427 [woman] Here comes the scoreboard! 178 00:09:54,511 --> 00:09:55,678 [all chattering] 179 00:09:55,762 --> 00:09:59,808 The ones on the right got the low scores, and the ones on the left got the highest. 180 00:09:59,891 --> 00:10:02,268 [Brock] Look! Nurse Joy is near the top! 181 00:10:02,352 --> 00:10:03,937 Hey, where’s your picture, Ash? 182 00:10:04,020 --> 00:10:06,564 Uh, it must be where they put the highest scorer. 183 00:10:06,648 --> 00:10:07,774 -[Misty] Ash! -[all] Huh? 184 00:10:07,857 --> 00:10:11,111 -Uh, down here. Here’s your picture. -Huh? 185 00:10:11,194 --> 00:10:13,154 [Ash] That’s impossible. 186 00:10:13,238 --> 00:10:14,239 [camera shutter clicks] 187 00:10:14,322 --> 00:10:17,117 -Quit it! -Ah, just a little souvenir, Ash! 188 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:21,454 Well, Ash, it looks like you didn’t have enough luck or skill to pass the test. 189 00:10:21,538 --> 00:10:25,291 Huh? Pokémon isn’t about tests. It’s about battles! 190 00:10:25,375 --> 00:10:26,793 -[laughs] -Uh... 191 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:29,337 [James] Jessie’s been expelled! 192 00:10:29,420 --> 00:10:32,298 Now I’ll have to do my best for her! 193 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:35,260 Pika, pika! Pika! 194 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:37,387 [bell rings and cheering] 195 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:39,931 All right, Squirtle! Water gun attack! 196 00:10:40,014 --> 00:10:43,059 -Squirtle! -Char! 197 00:10:43,143 --> 00:10:45,520 Squirtle, give it the skull bash now! 198 00:10:45,603 --> 00:10:48,231 Nurse Joy, you’re doing great, yeah! 199 00:10:48,314 --> 00:10:51,943 All right, shoot away. I want 8x10 glossies and wallet sizes, too. 200 00:10:52,026 --> 00:10:52,986 Yeah, sure. 201 00:10:53,069 --> 00:10:55,697 -Now, select whichever one you like. -[James] Hmm? 202 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:59,159 [Ash] Uh, I don’t know which one to pick. 203 00:10:59,784 --> 00:11:02,620 You can’t tell us what kind of Pokémon are inside them, huh? 204 00:11:02,704 --> 00:11:04,497 [man] That’s what makes it a test. 205 00:11:04,581 --> 00:11:08,877 All of these Pokémon are trained for battle, so they’ll obey your commands. 206 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:11,880 This test determines whether a trainer can adapt 207 00:11:11,963 --> 00:11:14,090 regardless of what Pokémon comes out. 208 00:11:14,173 --> 00:11:17,176 -With whom do we have to battle? -[man] With me. 209 00:11:17,260 --> 00:11:20,430 -Right! Then I’ll take these! -I’ll take these. 210 00:11:20,513 --> 00:11:21,389 [bell dings] 211 00:11:21,472 --> 00:11:22,390 [grunts] 212 00:11:22,473 --> 00:11:24,350 [cheering and applause] 213 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:26,936 Come on, James! Beat that ignoramus! 214 00:11:27,020 --> 00:11:28,813 Right, really beat the guy. 215 00:11:28,897 --> 00:11:31,566 This one’s for you, Jessie! 216 00:11:34,068 --> 00:11:35,403 Pikachu. 217 00:11:35,486 --> 00:11:38,072 [all] Huh? 218 00:11:38,156 --> 00:11:40,408 -Pika, pika? -Pikachu. 219 00:11:40,491 --> 00:11:44,954 Heh, with this, I can’t lose! Thundershock! Thunderbolt! 220 00:11:45,038 --> 00:11:49,125 I’ve been destroyed by Pikachu’s attacks so many times, I know them all by heart! 221 00:11:49,208 --> 00:11:51,085 [laughing] 222 00:11:51,169 --> 00:11:53,922 That’s kind of pathetic when you think about it. 223 00:11:54,005 --> 00:11:55,048 Yeah. 224 00:11:56,132 --> 00:11:59,636 Now, we begin! Go! 225 00:12:01,054 --> 00:12:03,389 -Graveler! -It’s a Graveler. 226 00:12:03,473 --> 00:12:05,642 -Pikachu, thunderbolt! -Pika! 227 00:12:05,725 --> 00:12:08,603 Oh, that feels great to say! 228 00:12:08,686 --> 00:12:11,439 [both grunting] 229 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:19,113 [grunts] 230 00:12:19,197 --> 00:12:22,533 I don’t get it. How come the thunderbolt attack didn’t work? 231 00:12:22,617 --> 00:12:26,454 You should’ve known that electricity doesn’t work on rock Pokémon! 232 00:12:26,537 --> 00:12:29,707 -Minus one point! -Well then. How about this? 233 00:12:29,791 --> 00:12:34,629 -Char! -Ivysaur! 234 00:12:34,712 --> 00:12:35,797 [gasp] 235 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:38,383 With these I can win! Now what do you say? 236 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:40,051 [laughing] 237 00:12:40,134 --> 00:12:42,053 -Goodbye! -Argh! 238 00:12:42,136 --> 00:12:44,806 It’s against the rules to use two Pokémon at once. 239 00:12:44,889 --> 00:12:47,308 I never play by the... Huh? 240 00:12:48,434 --> 00:12:51,020 -Ugh. -You’re expelled. Now get out! 241 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:52,647 He failed again. 242 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:55,733 Don’t think of it as failing, think of it as not succeeding. 243 00:12:57,276 --> 00:12:59,779 Now we’ll see if Ash can win one! 244 00:12:59,862 --> 00:13:01,906 -Go get them, Ash! -Pika! 245 00:13:01,990 --> 00:13:03,908 Thanks. Just leave it to me! 246 00:13:03,992 --> 00:13:06,119 Hey, Todd, make sure you get lots of great shots! 247 00:13:06,202 --> 00:13:08,579 Don’t worry. Just make sure you win! 248 00:13:08,663 --> 00:13:11,749 [James] I’m such a loser! 249 00:13:11,833 --> 00:13:13,543 -[Jessie] James. -Huh? 250 00:13:13,626 --> 00:13:16,504 I have a plan that will make us all winners. 251 00:13:16,587 --> 00:13:17,505 Yeah. 252 00:13:17,588 --> 00:13:20,633 -Are you ready, Ash? -Ready! 253 00:13:20,717 --> 00:13:22,385 Poké Ball, go! 254 00:13:24,804 --> 00:13:25,805 Flareon! 255 00:13:25,888 --> 00:13:28,266 Okay, now I need something to beat a Flareon. 256 00:13:28,349 --> 00:13:31,936 First Poké Ball, go! 257 00:13:34,272 --> 00:13:38,109 -Weezing! -Argh, I got a Weezing? 258 00:13:38,192 --> 00:13:39,277 [all] That’s bad! 259 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:43,740 [Todd] I got to get this. His face looks just like Weezing’s! 260 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:46,743 -Not now! -It’s time to start the battle! 261 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:48,995 Flareon, go. Flamethrower now! 262 00:13:49,078 --> 00:13:52,248 [both grunting] 263 00:13:53,541 --> 00:13:55,918 Argh. Oh, I know. 264 00:13:56,002 --> 00:13:58,296 Weezing, give him your smog attack now! 265 00:14:04,343 --> 00:14:05,928 [all gasp] 266 00:14:06,012 --> 00:14:07,680 Now, Flareon, the leer! 267 00:14:10,725 --> 00:14:13,186 Come on, Weezing, fight back with smokescreen! 268 00:14:17,148 --> 00:14:20,818 -Hey, not too shabby. -Go, Weezing! Tackle attack! 269 00:14:21,903 --> 00:14:23,154 [grunting continues] 270 00:14:24,614 --> 00:14:26,991 All right! My first victory! 271 00:14:27,075 --> 00:14:30,078 I guess Ash is a pretty good battler after all! 272 00:14:30,161 --> 00:14:32,955 Even Team Rocket could win if they fought like that! 273 00:14:33,039 --> 00:14:34,582 Hurry, take notes! Take notes! 274 00:14:34,665 --> 00:14:38,961 -Now round two! -Jolteon! 275 00:14:39,045 --> 00:14:43,716 Okay, a Jolteon? Next Poké Ball, go! 276 00:14:45,843 --> 00:14:48,805 -Arbok! -Ugh. 277 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:52,016 -Ash got the Pokémon Jessie has! -Chu. 278 00:14:52,100 --> 00:14:54,977 Let’s see. What are Arbok’s attacks? 279 00:14:55,061 --> 00:14:56,813 Jolteon! Agility attack! 280 00:14:56,896 --> 00:14:58,564 [grunting] 281 00:14:58,648 --> 00:15:00,817 I remember. Arbok, glare! 282 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:03,486 [grunting] 283 00:15:04,987 --> 00:15:07,115 Now squeeze it with your wrap attack now! 284 00:15:07,198 --> 00:15:09,909 [both grunting] 285 00:15:12,161 --> 00:15:15,706 Ugh, that was no good! I forgot about all of Jolteon’s spikes! 286 00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:19,460 Quick, Jolteon, use the thunder attack! 287 00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:25,800 -Arbok, no! -Too bad you overloaded Jolteon’s spikes. 288 00:15:25,883 --> 00:15:29,137 Sizing up your opponent before an attack is a fundamental rule. 289 00:15:29,220 --> 00:15:32,390 Argh! Arbok, return! 290 00:15:34,809 --> 00:15:38,312 Okay, third Poké Ball. Go! 291 00:15:40,898 --> 00:15:44,026 -Meowth! -Heh, Meowth? 292 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:47,280 -Pika? -This ought to be interesting. 293 00:15:47,363 --> 00:15:48,489 Toge! Toge! 294 00:15:48,573 --> 00:15:50,199 Hey, Meowth, good luck! 295 00:15:50,283 --> 00:15:53,161 -Meowth. -Let’s see. Meowth’s attacks are... 296 00:15:53,244 --> 00:15:56,038 -Use the fury swipes! -Huh? 297 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:57,498 Poké Ball, go! 298 00:15:59,709 --> 00:16:02,295 -Vaporeon! -A Vaporeon! 299 00:16:02,378 --> 00:16:05,047 -Okay, Meowth! Use the fury swipes! -Meowth! 300 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:07,884 Vaporeon, use your ice beam now! 301 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:09,385 Vaporeon! 302 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:10,845 Ah! 303 00:16:13,181 --> 00:16:14,724 Oh, Meowth. 304 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:16,601 Looks like another victory for me. 305 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:19,937 -That was fast. -[Meowth] Look what you did! 306 00:16:20,021 --> 00:16:22,565 How could you treat a fellow Meowth that way! 307 00:16:23,733 --> 00:16:27,528 Ugh, sorry you had to go through that! 308 00:16:27,612 --> 00:16:31,532 Say, now, I’d love to catch that talking Meowth there! 309 00:16:31,616 --> 00:16:33,034 Poké Ball, go! 310 00:16:36,496 --> 00:16:37,997 [all gasp] 311 00:16:39,123 --> 00:16:41,417 [man] Return those Pokémon immediately! 312 00:16:41,501 --> 00:16:44,629 We’re not taking orders from you anymore, Mr. Exam Man! 313 00:16:44,712 --> 00:16:47,256 Now we’re the ones who’re going to test you! 314 00:16:47,340 --> 00:16:50,134 -What? -Prepare yourself for trouble. 315 00:16:50,218 --> 00:16:52,428 I strongly suggest you make that double. 316 00:16:52,512 --> 00:16:54,555 Oh, it’s Team Rocket! 317 00:16:54,639 --> 00:16:56,849 [Jessie] To protect the world from devastation. 318 00:16:56,933 --> 00:16:59,018 To unite all peoples within our nation. 319 00:16:59,101 --> 00:17:01,395 To denounce the evils of truth and love. 320 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:03,523 To extend our reach to the stars above. 321 00:17:03,606 --> 00:17:05,525 Heh, Jessie! 322 00:17:08,277 --> 00:17:09,820 James! 323 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:15,117 Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light. 324 00:17:15,201 --> 00:17:18,913 Surrender now or prepare to fight. 325 00:17:18,996 --> 00:17:20,081 Meowth! That’s right! 326 00:17:20,164 --> 00:17:22,041 Don’t interfere with my test. 327 00:17:22,124 --> 00:17:25,545 Just go home and study harder and you can try again next time. 328 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:28,422 Unfortunately for you, there won’t be a next time! 329 00:17:28,506 --> 00:17:32,009 But now that we’ve rounded up all these Pokémon, it’s payback time! 330 00:17:32,093 --> 00:17:37,014 Pikachu, Ivysaur, Charizard, go! Are you ready? 331 00:17:37,098 --> 00:17:40,101 And I’m going to teach you a lesson for picking on a Meowth! 332 00:17:40,184 --> 00:17:42,728 -Huh? -We’re not going to let you do it! 333 00:17:42,812 --> 00:17:44,647 -Go, Pikachu! -Pika! 334 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:48,568 -Ivysaur! The vine whip now! -Charizard! Flamethrower now! 335 00:17:48,651 --> 00:17:50,570 Pikachu, thunder now! 336 00:17:50,653 --> 00:17:55,032 Listen up, Ivysaur, Charizard, Pikachu! About face, now! 337 00:17:55,116 --> 00:17:57,410 [Team Rocket gasp and grunt] 338 00:18:00,288 --> 00:18:01,664 How did you... 339 00:18:01,747 --> 00:18:05,042 Oh, they obeyed you because you’re the one who raised all of them! 340 00:18:05,126 --> 00:18:06,210 Very good, Ash! 341 00:18:06,294 --> 00:18:09,672 Meowth, Weezing, Arbok, stop Team Rocket! 342 00:18:09,755 --> 00:18:12,925 -Stop it, Arbok, that hurts! -[all grunt] 343 00:18:13,009 --> 00:18:15,219 Weezing, please! I can’t breathe! 344 00:18:15,303 --> 00:18:20,016 -Okay, Weezing! Explosion now! -Weezing! 345 00:18:21,559 --> 00:18:26,689 [all] Looks like Team Rocket’s blasting off again! 346 00:18:33,779 --> 00:18:36,407 [man] I am terribly sorry, everyone. 347 00:18:36,490 --> 00:18:40,661 But Team Rocket’s intrusion has interfered with the entire examination. 348 00:18:40,745 --> 00:18:43,122 We have to start over from the very beginning. 349 00:18:43,205 --> 00:18:46,083 You mean, after all that hard work, we did? 350 00:18:46,167 --> 00:18:49,962 Well, young man, you did a fine job of getting rid of Team Rocket! 351 00:18:50,046 --> 00:18:53,090 What do you say? Do you want to give the test another try? 352 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:57,053 -Ah, no thanks, sir. I don’t think so. -I’m sure you’ll pass this time. 353 00:18:57,136 --> 00:19:01,557 Oh, it’s not that. I just think I’m better off getting badges my own way for now. 354 00:19:01,641 --> 00:19:03,893 -Right, Pikachu? -Pika! 355 00:19:03,976 --> 00:19:06,312 You proved you’re a great battler after all. 356 00:19:06,395 --> 00:19:08,189 Thanks, Misty. I guess so. 357 00:19:08,272 --> 00:19:12,026 Well then, if you learned that lesson, I’d say the test really was worth taking. 358 00:19:12,109 --> 00:19:14,278 Yeah, that’s true, Misty! 359 00:19:14,362 --> 00:19:18,866 Anyway, it sure was awesome to battle with all those different Pokémon! 360 00:19:20,368 --> 00:19:22,662 [narrator] Many roads lead to the Pokémon League. 361 00:19:22,745 --> 00:19:26,374 Ash’s chosen path is to win all eight Gym badges. 362 00:19:26,457 --> 00:19:31,087 Only then can he continue to fulfill his dream of reaching the ultimate goal, 363 00:19:31,170 --> 00:19:33,339 becoming a Pokémon Master! 364 00:19:34,548 --> 00:19:37,468 -Hey, where’s Ash? -They already left. 365 00:19:37,551 --> 00:19:39,136 They’re on their way to the next Gym. 366 00:19:39,220 --> 00:19:43,265 -Huh? What’s wrong with that Meowth? -It got hurt in the explosion. 367 00:19:43,349 --> 00:19:46,894 -Where am I? -This must be... 368 00:19:46,977 --> 00:19:49,146 Huh? Meowth! 369 00:19:49,230 --> 00:19:52,358 What going on? Where’s Jessie? Where’s James? Huh? 370 00:19:52,441 --> 00:19:54,568 I finally got my talking Meowth! 371 00:19:55,194 --> 00:19:57,571 Uh! Wait a minute! Wait a minute. Argh! 372 00:19:57,655 --> 00:20:00,116 [narrator] There seems to be a little mix-up! 373 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:03,744 [grunts in frustration] 374 00:20:03,828 --> 00:20:06,205 We’ll show those twerps next time! 375 00:20:06,288 --> 00:20:08,499 Next time, Team Rocket triumphs! 376 00:20:08,582 --> 00:20:11,168 Meowth, don’t you have anything to say? 377 00:20:11,252 --> 00:20:12,545 Meowth-eowth! 378 00:20:12,628 --> 00:20:14,505 [both] Huh? 379 00:20:14,588 --> 00:20:17,883 Meowth! Meowth! Meowth! Meowth! Meowth! Meowth! Meowth... 380 00:20:21,512 --> 00:20:24,473 Okay, guys! We gotta rap some Pokémon, 381 00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:27,351 You just do the singing. I'll take care of the hard part. 382 00:20:27,435 --> 00:20:28,936 Let's get it on. 383 00:20:29,019 --> 00:20:33,107 ♪ I want to be the best there ever was ♪ 384 00:20:33,190 --> 00:20:37,611 ♪ To beat all the rest Yeah, that's my cause ♪ 385 00:20:37,695 --> 00:20:41,782 ♪ Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey ♪ 386 00:20:41,866 --> 00:20:43,826 ♪ Seaking, Jolteon Dragonite, Gastly ♪ 387 00:20:43,909 --> 00:20:45,953 ♪ Ponyta, Vaporeon Poliwrath, Butterfree ♪ 388 00:20:46,036 --> 00:20:49,331 ♪ Catch 'em, catch 'em Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon ♪ 389 00:20:49,415 --> 00:20:53,461 ♪ I'll search across the land Look far and wide ♪ 390 00:20:53,919 --> 00:20:58,132 ♪ Release from my hand The power that's inside ♪ 391 00:20:58,215 --> 00:21:00,676 ♪ Venemoth, Poliwag Nidorino, Golduck, Ivysaur ♪ 392 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:02,762 ♪ Grimer, Victreebel, Moltres, Nidoking ♪ 393 00:21:02,845 --> 00:21:06,390 ♪ Farfetch'd, Abra, Jigglypuff, Kingler Rhyhorn, Clefable, Wigglytuff ♪ 394 00:21:06,474 --> 00:21:08,184 Thirty-two down That's it for now. 395 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:10,269 Tune in tomorrow. We'll rap at you some more. 396 00:21:10,352 --> 00:21:12,938 There's 150, so watch Monday through Friday. 397 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:14,482 You'll catch 'em all! 398 00:21:14,565 --> 00:21:16,275 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 399 00:21:16,358 --> 00:21:20,029 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all Pokémon ♪ 400 00:21:23,783 --> 00:21:29,163 ♪ I want to be the very best Like no one ever was ♪ 401 00:21:30,623 --> 00:21:36,212 ♪ To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause ♪ 402 00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:42,802 ♪ I will travel across the land Searching far and wide ♪ 403 00:21:43,886 --> 00:21:49,475 ♪ Teach Pokémon to understand The power that's inside ♪ 404 00:21:49,558 --> 00:21:52,978 ♪ Pokémon, gotta catch them all It's you and me ♪ 405 00:21:54,063 --> 00:21:56,816 ♪ I know it's my destiny Pokémon ♪ 406 00:21:56,899 --> 00:22:02,571 ♪ Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend ♪ 407 00:22:02,655 --> 00:22:07,243 ♪ Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all A heart so true ♪ 408 00:22:07,326 --> 00:22:12,998 ♪ Our courage will pull us through You teach me and I'll teach you ♪ 409 00:22:13,082 --> 00:22:16,836 ♪ Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 410 00:22:16,919 --> 00:22:19,755 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all Pokémon ♪