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'''Can't Beat the Heat!''' (Japanese: '''ライバルたいけつ！カメックスＶＳリザードン！！''' ''Rival Confrontation! {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}} VS {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}!!'') is the 270th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 17, 2002 and in the United States on September 27, 2003.  
'''Can't Beat the Heat!''' (Japanese: '''ライバルたいけつ！カメックスＶＳリザードン！！''' ''Rival Confrontation! {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}} VS {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}!!'') is the 270th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 17, 2002, and in the United States on September 27, 2003.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Our hero is in the middle of the first match of the championship tournament at the Johto League Silver Conference. His opponent is his long time rival—Gary Oak. Each trainer is down one Pokémon, with five to go. Gary's Blastoise is very strong and knocks out Ash's Heracross. Ash isn't surprised—that Blastoise was the Squirtle that Gary got when he first started out as a trainer! Gary recalls Blastoise and the battle continues. Finally, each trainer is down to their last Pokémon. Gary has saved Blastoise till the end—and Ash calls out Charizard! Blastoise has the advantage because it's a Water Type, but Ash is very clever. He uses Charizard's Flame Thrower attack to scorch the battle field, trapping Blastoise. Blastoise uses Hydro Pump to cool off the field, but it backfires. The field becomes all steamy and no one can see. Charizard finishes off the battle with a Seismic Toss. Ash is thrilled to have finally defeated his rival—but does he have what it takes to continue? His next opponent will be Harrison from Hoenn.</i>
<i>Our hero is in the middle of the first match of the championship tournament at the Johto League Silver Conference. His opponent is his long time rival—Gary Oak. Each trainer is down one Pokémon, with five to go. Gary's Blastoise is very strong and knocks out Ash's Heracross. Ash isn't surprised—that Blastoise was the Squirtle that Gary got when he first started out as a trainer! Gary recalls Blastoise and the battle continues. Finally, each trainer is down to their last Pokémon. Gary has saved Blastoise till the end—and Ash calls out Charizard! Blastoise has the advantage because it's a Water Type, but Ash is very clever. He uses Charizard's Flame Thrower attack to scorch the battle field, trapping Blastoise. Blastoise uses Hydro Pump to cool off the field, but it backfires. The field becomes all steamy and no one can see. Charizard finishes off the battle with a Seismic Toss. Ash is thrilled to have finally defeated his rival—but does he have what it takes to continue? His next opponent will be Harrison from Hoenn.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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{{Ash}} and {{Gary}} continue their six-on-six match on the rock field. [[Gary's Blastoise]] uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} to counter {{AP|Heracross}}'s {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, despite a last-minute evasion tactic behind a rock, Hydro Pump manages to blast through the boulder and [[Fainting|knock Heracross out]], forcing Ash to send out {{AP|Muk}}. Blastoise uses {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Muk isn't fazed by the attack. Muk uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Blastoise counters with {{m|Rapid Spin}} to deflect the shot. Continuing to spin, it tries to hit Muk, but Muk easily catches and smothers its opponent. Blastoise escapes by using Hydro Pump, and Ash recalls Muk in favor of {{AP|Bayleef}}, hoping that a {{t|Grass}} type will provide a good advantage over Blastoise. Bayleef evades the first Hydro Pump with a {{m|Vine Whip}}-powered jump, but her airborne {{m|Razor Leaf}} is deflected by Rapid Spin. Bayleef tries to use {{m|Body Slam}}, but Blastoise uses {{m|Bite}} on her. She gets tossed by her leaf and is knocked out.
{{Ash}} and {{Gary}} continue their six-on-six match on a rock field. Gary's starter {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}} launches a {{m|Hydro Pump}} to counter {{AP|Heracross}}' {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, despite a last-minute evasion tactic behind a rock, Hydro Pump manages to blast through the boulder and knocks Heracross out. Ash then sends out {{AP|Muk}} to {{pkmn|battle}}. Blastoise uses {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Muk isn't fazed by the attack. Muk uses a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Blastoise uses {{m|Rapid Spin}} to deflect the shot. Continuing to spin, it tries to hit Muk, but Muk easily catches and smothers its opponent. Blastoise escapes the pin with a Hydro Pump, and Ash pulls Muk for {{AP|Bayleef}}, hoping that a {{type|Grass}} will provide a good advantage over Blastoise. Bayleef evades the first Hydro Pump with a {{m|Vine Whip}} jump, but her airborne {{m|Razor Leaf}} is deflected by Rapid Spin. Making matters worse, Bayleef's attempt to use {{m|Body Slam}} is met with a {{m|Bite}} attack from Blastoise. She gets tossed by her leaf, and is knocked out.


Since Ash has now lost three Pokémon, the referee calls for a 5-minute intermission. During the break, {{AP|Pikachu}} wants in on the match against Blastoise, and is visibly upset when Ash explains that he can only use the six entrants that he arranged before the match. In the stands, {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} reminisce about the match bringing back memories from the boys' childhood growing up together.  
Since Ash has lost three Pokémon, the referee calls for a five-minute intermission. During the break, {{AP|Pikachu}} wants to battle Blastoise, but Ash explains he can only use the six entrants that he arranged before the match. In the stands, {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} reminisce about the match bringing back memories from the boys' childhood growing up together.


When the break ends, Ash sends out {{AP|Snorlax}}, while Gary resumes with {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}; {{an|Brock}} believing that he will save Blastoise for last. Arcanine uses {{m|Take Down}} to charge straight at Snorlax, who responds with {{m|Body Slam}}. Arcanine evades the attack, and traps Snorlax with {{m|Fire Spin}}. However Snorlax frees itself and lands a direct hit with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Arcanine. Gary’s Arcanine struggles to get up, but the attack proves to be too much and it faints. {{p|Nidoqueen}} is sent back out. Ash warns Snorlax to be careful since Nidoqueen also knows Hyper Beam. Using its tail to jump, a tactic copied from Bayleef, Nidoqueen manages to land down on Snorlax and strike it with {{m|Double Kick}}. Nidoqueen then blasts a Hyper Beam, but Snorlax ducks the attack and retaliates with an {{m|Ice Punch}}, taking Nidoqueen out of the match.
When the break ends, Ash sends out {{AP|Snorlax}}, while Gary sends out {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}; {{an|Brock}} believes that he will save Blastoise for last. Arcanine uses {{m|Take Down}} to charge straight at Snorlax, who responds with {{m|Body Slam}}. Arcanine evades the attack and traps Snorlax with {{m|Fire Spin}}. However, Snorlax frees itself and lands a direct hit with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Arcanine struggles to get up, but it faints, and Gary sends {{p|Nidoqueen}} back out. Ash warns Snorlax to be careful since Nidoqueen also knows Hyper Beam. Using her tail to jump, a tactic copied from Bayleef, Nidoqueen manages to land on Snorlax and strike it with {{m|Double Kick}}. Nidoqueen blasts a Hyper Beam, but Snorlax ducks and retaliates with {{m|Ice Punch}}, defeating Nidoqueen and tying the match.


Gary's {{p|Scizor}} is sent out against Snorlax, and after a series of {{m|Quick Attack}}s, Scizor defeats Snorlax with a {{m|Metal Claw}} to the face. With Scizor playing a speed game, Brock notes that Ash had put his entries with power battling in mind, and his two remaining Pokémon will have trouble against Scizor. Sending Muk back out, Muk easily absorbs a Quick Attack, allowing it to attack with Sludge Bomb which Scizor evades. Scizor uses Metal Claw again, which, though Muk absorbs it, it allows Scizor to lift and throw Muk into the air. One {{m|Swift}} later, and Muk is knocked out.
Gary sends a {{p|Scizor}} out, and after a series of {{m|Quick Attack}}s, Scizor defeats Snorlax with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Noticing Scizor's speed, Brock notes that Ash had selected his entries based on power, and his two remaining Pokémon will subsequently have trouble against Scizor. Sending Muk back out, Muk easily absorbs Scizor's Quick Attack, allowing it to attack with Sludge Bomb, which Scizor evades. Scizor uses Metal Claw again, and while Muk absorbs the attack, it allows Scizor to lift and throw Muk into the air, then use {{m|Swift}} to defeat it.


Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three remaining Pokémon, Ash sends out his {{AP|Charizard}}. Gary notes he figured that Ash would use his Charizard last. Scizor lunges toward Charizard with {{m|Steel Wing}}. Charizard attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}}, but Scizor jumps to avoid the attack, however Ash refuses to let it get away this time. Charizard then meets Scizor airborne much to Scizor and Gary's shock before Scizor is knocked out by a super-effective Flamethrower to the face. Gary, undaunted, sends out {{p|Golem}}. Brock and {{an|Misty}} note that Charizard will have a hard time against Golem because of its double weakness to the {{type|Rock}}. Golem leads off with {{m|Magnitude}}, which manages to momentarily stun Charizard. Charizard attempts a {{m|Seismic Toss}}, but Golem proves too heavy. Golem lands back on its feet and enters into a {{m|Rollout}}. However, Ash orders Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Rage}} which hits Golem and knocks it out of the match.
Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three, Ash sends out {{AP|Charizard}}, something Gary reveals he anticipated. Scizor lunges towards Charizard with {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Charizard dodges and attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scizor jumps to avoid the attack, but Charizard flies up and knocks it out with a super-effective Flamethrower to the face. Gary, undaunted, sends out {{p|Golem}} next. Brock and {{an|Misty}} note that Charizard will have a hard time against Golem because of his double weakness to {{type|Rock}} [[Move|attacks]]. Golem first uses {{m|Magnitude}}, which momentarily stuns Charizard. Charizard attempts to use {{m|Seismic Toss}}, but Golem proves to be too heavy for him. Golem lands back on its feet and uses {{m|Rollout}}. However, Ash orders Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Rage}}, which hits Golem and knocks it out.


Now Ash has pulled even with Gary - the match is down to Charizard versus Blastoise. Charizard's opening Flamethrower is deflected by Rapid Spin. Blastoise scores a direct hit, landing a Hydro Pump on Charizard’s face. Charizard takes to the skies, but its airborne attack is repelled by a Skull Bash. As [[Macy]], [[Vincent|Jackson]], and {{jo|Harrison}} look on from the stands for Ash's next move, Ash decides to have Charizard make another aerial approach, evading several Hydro Pumps along the way. However, Charizard cannot seem to find a desperately needed opening. Brock notes that {{t|Fire}} attacks aren't very effective against a {{type|Water}}, but sometimes they work and that Charizard will need a close-range attack to overcome its [[type]] disadvantage.
With both Ash and Gary down to one Pokémon, Gary sends out Blastoise. Charizard uses Flamethrower, but it is deflected by Rapid Spin. Blastoise uses a Hydro Pump next and hits Charizard's face. Charizard flies into the air but his airborne attack is repelled by Skull Bash. As Charizard continues flying through the air and dodging Hydro Pumps, Brock notes that {{t|Fire}} attacks sometimes work against {{t|Water}} types, but Charizard will need to use a close-range attack for that to happen.


Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that - although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise - the fire that has hit the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside-the-box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm, but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, as both Pokémon have a stare off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival Gary, stands in awe, then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle.  
Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that, although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise, the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted due to the fire hitting them. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside the box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage attack, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, and both Pokémon have a stare-off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage that it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival, Gary, stands in awe and then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, [[Jessie]] is preventing {{TR|Delibird}} from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, {{MTR}} also notes that with the profits they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which [[James]] and Meowth support.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, [[Jessie]] is preventing {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, {{MTR}} also notes that with the profits, they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is the first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which [[James]] and Meowth support.


Later that night, Ash meets Gary privately by the lake. Gary gives Ash his half of the {{i|Poké Ball}}. Reflecting on the battle, Gary isn't ashamed that he had lost the battle. He declares that when he tied in the fishing contest, he had felt like a failure, hence taking it as a "loss". But declares that Ash won fair and square today. The two shake hands, and Gary promises to cheer for Ash is his next match.
Later that night, Ash meets Gary privately by the lake. Gary gives Ash his half of the {{i|Poké Ball}}. Reflecting on the battle, Gary isn't ashamed that he had lost the battle. He declares that when he tied in the fishing contest, he had felt like a failure, hence taking it as a "loss", but he declares that Ash won fair and square today. The two shake hands, and Gary promises to cheer for Ash in his next match.


The next morning, Ash begins his second [[Full Battle]] on a grass field against his new friend Harrison, with Ash having the first move. Leading off with Pikachu, Harrison responds with {{p|Kecleon}}. The two opponents pause for a moment as another intense six-on-six match is about to start.
The next morning, Ash begins his second [[Full Battle]] on a grass field against his new friend Harrison, with Ash having the first move. Leading off with Pikachu, Harrison responds with a new Pokémon, {{p|Kecleon}}. The two opponents pause for a moment as another intense six-on-six match is about to start.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:Ash victory EP270.png|thumb|220px|Ash celebrating his victory]]
* [[Ash's Muk]] is revealed to know {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.
* [[Ash's Muk]] is revealed to know {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.
* {{Gary}} is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Scizor}} and a {{p|Golem}}.
* {{Gary}} is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Scizor}} and a {{p|Golem}}.
* Ash defeats Gary, marking his first victory over his [[rival]] and advancing him to the [[Silver Conference]] quarterfinals.
* Ash wins his [[Full Battle]] against Gary, marking his first victory over his [[rival]] in a traditional [[Pokémon battle]] and advancing him to the quarterfinals.
* Ash and Gary end their rivalry and become friends again, just as they were when they were little.  
* Ash and Gary end their rivalry and become friends again, just as they were when they were little.  
* {{TRT}} plans to pay off their debts towards {{TR|Delibird}}.
* {{TRT}} plans to pay off their debts towards {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}}.
* Ash begins his quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] against {{jo|Harrison}}.
* Ash begins his Full Battle against {{jo|Harrison}} in the quarterfinals.
* Harrison is revealed to own a {{p|Kecleon}}.
* Harrison is revealed to own a {{p|Kecleon}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* An instrumental version of [[OK!]] is used in the background during the final {{pkmn|battle}}, even in the dub.
* An instrumental version of [[OK!]] is used in the background during the final {{pkmn|battle}}, even in the [[dub]].
* When {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}} on {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}, the globe appears as usual, but, whereas normally specific shapes on the globe cannot be made out, {{wp|Asia}} and {{wp|Australia}} are [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|prominently seen]].
* When {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}} on {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}, the globe appears as usual, but, whereas normally specific shapes on the globe cannot be made out, {{wp|Asia}} and {{wp|Australia}} are [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|prominently seen]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 5: Blastoise'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 5: Blastoise'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This is the only time that the move {{m|Magnitude}} was used in the anime, which is due to {{wp|2004 Chūetsu earthquake|an incident}} with [[AG101 (unaired)|a banned ''Advanced Generation'' series episode]] featuring the move {{m|Earthquake}}, which is highly similar to Magnitude.
* This is the only time when {{m|Magnitude}} is used in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Due to {{wp|2004 Chūetsu earthquake|an incident}} with [[AG101 (unaired)|a banned ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' episode]] featuring the move {{m|Earthquake}}, Magnitude would never be used again in the anime due to its similarity to Earthquake.
* Parts of this episode were reanimated and used for flashback material for ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.
* Parts of this episode were reanimated and used for flashback material for ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', while two shots from this episode were redrawn and used for flashback material for ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]''.
* When Charizard and Blastoise fight in hand-to-hand combat, Gary says Charizard is too close for Blastoise to aim "with its hydro cannons", referring to the cannons on its back with which it shoots its Hydro Pump attack. Coincidentally, [[Generation III]] would later introduce the attack {{m|Hydro Cannon}}.
* When Charizard and Blastoise fight in hand-to-hand combat, {{Gary}} says Charizard is too close for Blastoise to aim "with its hydro cannons", referring to the cannons on its back that it uses to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Coincidentally, [[Generation III]] would later introduce the [[move]] {{m|Hydro Cannon}}.
* Gary has Scizor dodge Muk's {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, even though a {{type|Poison}} move would have no effect on Scizor, a {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Gary has {{p|Scizor}} dodge {{AP|Muk}}'s {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, even though a {{type|Poison}} move would have no effect on Scizor, a {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.
* This episode features the first time one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has used a Poison-type [[move]].
* Although ''[[Who's That Pokémon]]'' was random by this point in the dub, the Pokémon featured was {{p|Bayleef}} which did play a significant role in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} or blast off in this episode.
* Although [[Who's That Pokémon?]] was random by this point in the dub, the Pokémon featured was {{p|Bayleef}}, which did play a notable role in this episode.
* This marks the only known instance in the anime of Ash not using {{AP|Pikachu}} in a [[Full Battle]].
* This episode marks the last time to date when Ash's Muk has participated in an onscreen battle.
* This episode marks the last physical appearance of [[Gary's cheerleaders]] in the anime.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* After Gary sends out Arcanine, Snorlax's feet are the same color as its body.
* In the recap of the previous episode and during the climactic battle between [[Ash's Charizard]] and Gary's Blastoise, Blastoise's lower jaw is incorrectly colored blue instead of cream.
* After Gary sends out Nidoqueen, part of Snorlax's blue color goes into is chest area.
* After Gary sends out {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}, {{AP|Snorlax}}'s feet are the same color as its body.
* After Gary sends out {{p|Nidoqueen}}, part of Snorlax's blue color goes into its chest area.
* When Nidoqueen uses her tail to jump, her lower jaw is colored with the same blue as her skin. The same coloring error is made just before she launches her {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* When Nidoqueen uses her tail to jump, her lower jaw is colored with the same blue as her skin. The same coloring error is made just before she launches her {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* {{an|Professor Oak}} says that {{p|Golem}} is the second heaviest Pokémon, and only Snorlax is heavier. This was true in [[Generation I]]; however, {{p|Steelix}}, introduced in [[Generation II]], is also heavier than Golem.
* {{an|Professor Oak}} says that {{p|Golem}} is the second [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Pokémon, and only Snorlax is heavier. This was true in [[Generation I]]; however, {{p|Steelix}}, introduced in [[Generation II]], is also heavier than Golem.
* When Golem used Magnitude, it should not have affected Charizard as {{p|Charizard}} is a {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and Magnitude is a {{type|Ground}} move. However, this may have been due to the fact that Charizard was standing on the ground at the time.
* When Golem used Magnitude, it should not have affected Charizard as {{p|Charizard}} is a {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and Magnitude is a {{type|Ground}} move. However, this may have been due to the fact that Charizard was standing on the ground at the time.
* During the climactic battle between [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Gary's Blastoise]], Blastoise's lower jaw is incorrectly colored blue instead of cream.
* In the English dub:
** This also happens in the intro from the previous episode.
** The announcer describes Blastoise's {{m|Rapid Spin}} having sent Muk's Sludge Bomb "back where it came from", even though the move was just deflected away.
* In the dub the announcer announces Harrison as being from {{jo|Silver Town}}, when he was introduced as being from [[Littleroot Town]] in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.
** The announcer announces {{jo|Harrison}} as being from {{jo|Silver Town}}, when he was introduced as being from [[Littleroot Town]] in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''. This error is also present in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub.
* When Gary's Blastoise uses [[Rapid Spin (move)|Rapid Spin]] to counter [[Sludge Bomb (move)|Sludge Bomb]] by Ash's Muk, the commentator says "Blastoise uses Rapid Spin to send Sludge Bomb back where it came from", although Blastoise sends it to some other direction rather than at Muk.


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ライバルたいけつ！カメックスＶＳリザードン！！
Rival Confrontation! Kamex VS Lizardon!!
First broadcast
Japan October 17, 2002
United States September 27, 2003
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Ready Go!
Ending ポケッターリ・モンスターリ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 木村竜二 Ryūji Kimura
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director たけだゆうさく Yūsaku Takeda
No additional credits are available at this time.

Can't Beat the Heat! (Japanese: ライバルたいけつ！カメックスＶＳリザードン！！ Rival Confrontation! Kamex VS Lizardon!!) is the 270th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 17, 2002, and in the United States on September 27, 2003.

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Blurb

Our hero is in the middle of the first match of the championship tournament at the Johto League Silver Conference. His opponent is his long time rival—Gary Oak. Each trainer is down one Pokémon, with five to go. Gary's Blastoise is very strong and knocks out Ash's Heracross. Ash isn't surprised—that Blastoise was the Squirtle that Gary got when he first started out as a trainer! Gary recalls Blastoise and the battle continues. Finally, each trainer is down to their last Pokémon. Gary has saved Blastoise till the end—and Ash calls out Charizard! Blastoise has the advantage because it's a Water Type, but Ash is very clever. He uses Charizard's Flame Thrower attack to scorch the battle field, trapping Blastoise. Blastoise uses Hydro Pump to cool off the field, but it backfires. The field becomes all steamy and no one can see. Charizard finishes off the battle with a Seismic Toss. Ash is thrilled to have finally defeated his rival—but does he have what it takes to continue? His next opponent will be Harrison from Hoenn.

Plot

Ash and Gary continue their six-on-six match on the rock field. Gary's Blastoise uses Hydro Pump to counter Heracross's Fury Attack. However, despite a last-minute evasion tactic behind a rock, Hydro Pump manages to blast through the boulder and knock Heracross out, forcing Ash to send out Muk. Blastoise uses Skull Bash, but Muk isn't fazed by the attack. Muk uses Sludge Bomb, but Blastoise counters with Rapid Spin to deflect the shot. Continuing to spin, it tries to hit Muk, but Muk easily catches and smothers its opponent. Blastoise escapes by using Hydro Pump, and Ash recalls Muk in favor of Bayleef, hoping that a Grass type will provide a good advantage over Blastoise. Bayleef evades the first Hydro Pump with a Vine Whip-powered jump, but her airborne Razor Leaf is deflected by Rapid Spin. Bayleef tries to use Body Slam, but Blastoise uses Bite on her. She gets tossed by her leaf and is knocked out.

Since Ash has lost three Pokémon, the referee calls for a five-minute intermission. During the break, Pikachu wants to battle Blastoise, but Ash explains he can only use the six entrants that he arranged before the match. In the stands, Delia and Professor Oak reminisce about the match bringing back memories from the boys' childhood growing up together.

When the break ends, Ash sends out Snorlax, while Gary sends out Arcanine; Brock believes that he will save Blastoise for last. Arcanine uses Take Down to charge straight at Snorlax, who responds with Body Slam. Arcanine evades the attack and traps Snorlax with Fire Spin. However, Snorlax frees itself and lands a direct hit with Hyper Beam. Arcanine struggles to get up, but it faints, and Gary sends Nidoqueen back out. Ash warns Snorlax to be careful since Nidoqueen also knows Hyper Beam. Using her tail to jump, a tactic copied from Bayleef, Nidoqueen manages to land on Snorlax and strike it with Double Kick. Nidoqueen blasts a Hyper Beam, but Snorlax ducks and retaliates with Ice Punch, defeating Nidoqueen and tying the match.

Gary sends a Scizor out, and after a series of Quick Attacks, Scizor defeats Snorlax with Metal Claw. Noticing Scizor's speed, Brock notes that Ash had selected his entries based on power, and his two remaining Pokémon will subsequently have trouble against Scizor. Sending Muk back out, Muk easily absorbs Scizor's Quick Attack, allowing it to attack with Sludge Bomb, which Scizor evades. Scizor uses Metal Claw again, and while Muk absorbs the attack, it allows Scizor to lift and throw Muk into the air, then use Swift to defeat it.

Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three, Ash sends out Charizard, something Gary reveals he anticipated. Scizor lunges towards Charizard with Steel Wing, but Charizard dodges and attacks with Flamethrower. Scizor jumps to avoid the attack, but Charizard flies up and knocks it out with a super-effective Flamethrower to the face. Gary, undaunted, sends out Golem next. Brock and Misty note that Charizard will have a hard time against Golem because of his double weakness to Rock-type attacks. Golem first uses Magnitude, which momentarily stuns Charizard. Charizard attempts to use Seismic Toss, but Golem proves to be too heavy for him. Golem lands back on its feet and uses Rollout. However, Ash orders Charizard to use Dragon Rage, which hits Golem and knocks it out.

With both Ash and Gary down to one Pokémon, Gary sends out Blastoise. Charizard uses Flamethrower, but it is deflected by Rapid Spin. Blastoise uses a Hydro Pump next and hits Charizard's face. Charizard flies into the air but his airborne attack is repelled by Skull Bash. As Charizard continues flying through the air and dodging Hydro Pumps, Brock notes that Fire attacks sometimes work against Water types, but Charizard will need to use a close-range attack for that to happen.

Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that, although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise, the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted due to the fire hitting them. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside the box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage attack, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, and both Pokémon have a stare-off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage that it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival, Gary, stands in awe and then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, Jessie is preventing Delibird from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, Meowth also notes that with the profits, they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is the first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which James and Meowth support.

Later that night, Ash meets Gary privately by the lake. Gary gives Ash his half of the Poké Ball. Reflecting on the battle, Gary isn't ashamed that he had lost the battle. He declares that when he tied in the fishing contest, he had felt like a failure, hence taking it as a "loss", but he declares that Ash won fair and square today. The two shake hands, and Gary promises to cheer for Ash in his next match.

The next morning, Ash begins his second Full Battle on a grass field against his new friend Harrison, with Ash having the first move. Leading off with Pikachu, Harrison responds with a new Pokémon, Kecleon. The two opponents pause for a moment as another intense six-on-six match is about to start.

Major events

 
Ash celebrating his victory
  • Ash's Muk is revealed to know Sludge Bomb.
  • Gary is revealed to have obtained a Scizor and a Golem.
  • Ash wins his Full Battle against Gary, marking his first victory over his rival in a traditional Pokémon battle and advancing him to the quarterfinals.
  • Ash and Gary end their rivalry and become friends again, just as they were when they were little.
  • Team Rocket plans to pay off their debts towards Delibird.
  • Ash begins his Full Battle against Harrison in the quarterfinals.
  • Harrison is revealed to own a Kecleon.
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

 
Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

 
Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Bayleef (U.S. and international), Blastoise (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • In the recap of the previous episode and during the climactic battle between Ash's Charizard and Gary's Blastoise, Blastoise's lower jaw is incorrectly colored blue instead of cream.
  • After Gary sends out Arcanine, Snorlax's feet are the same color as its body.
  • After Gary sends out Nidoqueen, part of Snorlax's blue color goes into its chest area.
  • When Nidoqueen uses her tail to jump, her lower jaw is colored with the same blue as her skin. The same coloring error is made just before she launches her Hyper Beam.
  • Professor Oak says that Golem is the second heaviest Pokémon, and only Snorlax is heavier. This was true in Generation I; however, Steelix, introduced in Generation II, is also heavier than Golem.
  • When Golem used Magnitude, it should not have affected Charizard as Charizard is a Flying-type Pokémon and Magnitude is a Ground-type move. However, this may have been due to the fact that Charizard was standing on the ground at the time.
  • In the English dub:

  • Blastoise's miscolored jaw

  • Snorlax's blue portion going into the chest area

  • Nidoqueen's blue jaw

Dub edits

In other languages



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