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'''New Places... Familiar Faces!''' (Japanese: '''アララギ研究所！新たなる旅立ち！！''' ''The {{tt|Araragi|Juniper}} Institute! A New Journey!!'') is the 109th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 766th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 17, 2013 and in the United States on April 20, 2013.
'''New Places...Familiar Faces!''' (Japanese: '''アララギ研究所！新たなる旅立ち！！''' ''The {{tt|Araragi|Juniper}} Institute! A New Journey!!'') is the 109th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 766th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 17, 2013 and in the United States on April 20, 2013.
 
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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
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After the Vertress Conference ended, Ash, Iris and Cilan heads to the Nuvema Town to Professor Juniper's lab. On their way, they see a girl who visibliy scared due to that she top more and that the brdige will collapse and then she begs them for help. Ash decided that he and his friends will across bridge before her. However, after the group across the bridge, the girl is still scared to across it. So Ash help her out the across. She thanks them for the help and Ash and his friends countiune to head to Nuvema Towm. Meanwhile, Team Rocket look Ash and friends using bug camera device and they prepare to capture Pikachu once more.
<i>Now that the Unova League has ended, our heroes set their sights on Nuvema Town and Professor Juniper’s lab. En route, they come across a terribly upset girl named Natasha, who’s petrified of crossing a bridge because she’s afraid she made it unsafe by tapping on it! Though Ash attempts to prove the bridge is safe by crossing first, he ultimately has to come back and bring her across with him. Natasha is grateful, and Ash offers her some advice: Being careful is fine, but sometimes you just have to go for it!


Ash and his friends arrive at Professor Juniper's lab and invite them to enjoy. Ash chat with Professor Oak about the Vertress Conference he participated and got to the Top 8. Oak explains that he watch too as well. Ash wonder if his Pokemon's are okay, they Muk interrupt and slam Oak in affection. Ash wonders what he's going to do, Cilan stated he's still mastering the Pokmeon connasure and Iris say that he will become Dragon Master. Ash then decided to countinue the travel in Unova. They meet up with girl from the bridge they meet, who is at the door, saying that is everyone in there. She then realize that there are many Galvantula attack the Juniper's lab and gets captured and electricfied upon arrivial. She then begs for help and wonder what she's gonna do.
Our heroes arrive at the lab, and Natasha shows up shortly afterward, looking for a starter Pokémon. Professor Juniper assures her she’s come to the right place, but again, Natasha’s brain is working overtime as she imagines the most nightmarish scenarios possible! However, with Cilan’s advice, Natasha chooses a cute Tepig. Ash then suggests they have a Tag Battle so she can get used to her new Pokémon!


Juniper explains about that Pokemon is not free and can choose one starter type Pokemon, she also realize that if she will get a free Pokemon, she will be work at her for the rest of the life. But Juniper tells that is not true, she show all starter Pokemon what she will choose. She imagine that if she choose Snivy, Snivy will evolve into Superior while sleeping and embrace her in affection. If she choose Oshawott, she will fire her with water and flood everything else in her room. Then realize if she choose Tepig before Iris yells her to stop and tells her to choose what she wants. Cilan states that girl is causious and that she could choose Tepig as her starter and decide to this Pokemon. Tepig lick her, believeing that Tepig is tickling her. Juniper gave a Pokedex and 5 empty Pokeballs and Pokemon Badge to battle Gym Leaders to recivie and Badges. Since she a got Pokemon, Ash tells her to have battle, which shock Nanette. Ash says that they will have tag battle which Nanette agress. Teaming with Ash and Nanette against Cilan and Iris. Ash sends Pikachu and Nonomi sends her starter Pokemon, Tepig. Cilan sends out Stunfisk while Iris sends out Emolga. Ash goes his turn and Ash order Pikachu to use thunderbolt at Emolga and Stumfisk. Nanette is her turn and incorrectly order Tepig to use Thunderbolt, despite being Fire-Type Pokemon. After finding in her Pokemon in what Pokemon is, she order Tepig to use Ember st Stunfisk, which delight Nanette. Cilan orders his Stunfish to use Mud Pud at Tepig, making Tepig dirty. Iris then order Emolga to use discharge at both Tepig and Pikachu, Stunfisk also aid her. Pikachu and Tepig stands up, Ash orders Pikachu to use Quick Attack at Emolga. At other forest, Team Rocket secretley watch the group battling and they start to capture Pikachu, Meowth activates a drive invetor and they jump to expose and recite their motto. Jessie and James sends out Frillish and Amoonguss, respectively. Jesse order Frillish to use Mist while James ordea Amoonguss order to use Stun Spore to make their Pokemon (e.g. Iris's Emolga and Cilan's Stunfisk) unconssinous and transform everyone blanked. With Pikachu completley lost, James use to Amoonguss to use Bomb Slap at Pikachu to knock him out. Then Jessie use Frillish a Psychic to capture Pikachu in the process and capture it. Ash sends out Unfezant to use Gust to wipe all the mist and finds that Team Rocket almost captured. Nanette becomes scared and shock about the Team Rocket they are capture, but she then realize about Ash said to be not scared until she tries. She decide to help Ash and sends out Tepig for the help. She order Tepig to ember at Frillish to stop psychic she use at Pikachu. They decided to swtich their to plan to capture Pikachu to Tepig. Jessie orders Frillish to use Post Tatse while James order Amoonguss to use Hidden power at Unfezant (although it also hit on Pikachu but dodge). Nanette order Tepig to use Tackle, but Frillish use at Invisible to miss. Juniper realize that Normal are not affected with Frillish, she then grabs Tepig and throws it at Meowth capture machine. Jessie then order Frillish to use Bubble Beam  and Jessie order Amoonguss to use Hidden Power at the group. But Unfeant manage to protect the attack, Ash order Unfezant to use Air Cutter at Amoonguss and order to use Arieal Ace at Frillish, making them both knock out. Team Rocket them attempt to retreat and almost escape with Meowth's Ballon. Ash help Unfezant to chase after them, Pikachu also want to help them out as well. Team Rocket once again attempt to escape by using a turbo jet to speed up, but Unfezant sprint up at time, Pikachu jump and use electro ball to destroy destroy the balloon, sending Team Rocket fall. Ash and Unfezant manage to grab Tepig in time, who was about to fall.
The two of them team up against Cilan and Iris so Natasha can learn the ropes of being a new Trainer...and the battle is being observed by none other than Team Rocket! The villains are back on the scene with the goal of stealing Pikachu for their Boss, but when that appears unlikely, they decide to steal Natasha’s Tepig instead! Natasha is more nervous and clueless than ever about what to do, until she remembers Ash’s words of encouragement. Determined, Natasha turns over a new leaf, showing real battling spirit! And with the help of Ash’s incredible Unfezant, Tepig is returned unharmed and Team Rocket is sent packing.


Nanette finally overcame about everyone she fear and finally begins her journey in excitement. Just then, Junier's assistant comes to tell Juniper that her father is calling. Cedric explains there is a dragon spiral tower located at outskirt in Unova. He also explains that is not a far away and also tells that they discovered at white ruins and offering varuable at Reshiram. Iris tells at Ash that it has statue at Village Dragon. Seeing it, Ash decided to go to White Ruins to see Reshiram, however, Cedric explains that there's no way to see it, only if Ash and his friends come on.
Back at the lab, Professor Juniper gets a call from her father, Cedric, who informs them that the White Ruins—an archeological site that may have information about the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram—have been discovered near Icirrus City! Of course our heroes want to go check it out, so, after saying goodbye to Natasha and the professor, they board a ferry bound for Aspertia City. Professor Juniper has advised them to look up a Gym Leader named Cheren who has just opened up a Gym there, and so it’s off to new adventures and guaranteed excitement!</i>


They prepare to travel using board and they farewell, but Ash believe that she dosen't want to come. But she say she has to do research at this lab and tells them to tell about it. She also explains there's a new Gym Leader named Cheren located at Aspertia Gym in Asperita City. They bid farewell to Juniper and aboard to the White Ruins where they will meet Reshiram.
==Plot==
Fresh from the [[Vertress Conference]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are heading to [[Nuvema Town]] to meet with [[Professor Juniper]]. On the way, they come across a young girl kneeling in front of a bridge, frantically talking to herself as to whether she should cross the bridge or not. Ash asks if she is okay, and the girl says she is worried the bridge will not support her. {{an|Iris}} reassures her everything is going to be alright. To prove the bridge is safe, Ash and his friends cross to the other side first, though the girl is still worried about the integrity of the bridge. Exasperated, Ash crosses the bridge again and manages to help the girl across. Before leaving, Ash gives the girl advice not to be too over cautious as there are times when she will just have to go for it. On that note, Ash and the group say farewell to the girl and continue on to Professor Juniper's lab. Above the group, one of {{TRT}}'s flying cameras spies on Ash and his friends. It is revealed that Team Rocket will once again resume their plans of capturing {{AP|Pikachu}}.


At Asperita City, an Mysterious Man walks them on start on board.
Ash and the others soon arrive at the lab and are greeted by Professor Juniper. In the lab, Ash answers a video call from {{an|Professor Oak}}. The Professor congratulates Ash on his performance in the Vertress Conference, although Ash is disappointed that he was only able to finish in the Top 8. As Ash asks about his other Pokémon, {{AP|Muk}} comes up behind Professor Oak and smothers him, effectively ending the call.
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Ash is sitting in the lab's lounge, thinking aloud as to what he is going to do next. {{an|Cilan}} and Iris both say they have a lot more work before they realize their dreams and they decide they should continue on their journeys together. They are interrupted by the same frantic girl from earlier. She is outside the lab, which she thinks is full of {{p|Galvantula}} waiting to attack her. Just then the lab doors open and the group comes out, surprised to see the girl from the bridge. In the lab, the girl finally reveals her name is [[Nanette]] and she has come to the lab to select her [[first partner Pokémon]] for free. When Professor Juniper confirms this, this sets Nanette on another panic attack. She thinks there must be a catch to getting a Pokémon for free, but the professor quickly assures the girl there is no catch and proceeds to show Nanette the three first partner Pokémon she can choose from: a {{p|Tepig}}, an {{p|Oshawott}}, or a {{p|Snivy}}. Again, Nanette starts to overthink her choice and all the bad things that could happen, but Iris interrupts her, begging her to stop. Cilan advises Nanette to choose the lively Tepig because it may balance out Nanette's cautious behavior. Nanette follows Cilan's advice, and both human and Pokémon seem to be happy with the decision. Professor Juniper also gives Nanette her very own [[Pokédex]], five {{i|Poké Ball}}s and a [[Badge]] case for her journey. Afterwards, Ash excitedly asks her for a battle, but Nanette once again is apprehensive about the matter. Ash suggests a Tag Battle so he can help her.
 
The [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] begins between Ash and Nanette against Cilan and Iris. Both sides call out their Pokémon. It is Pikachu and Tepig against {{TP|Iris|Emolga}} and {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}. Nanette is unsure how she should proceed, so Ash starts things off by having Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, hitting Emolga and Stunfisk, although it does no damage to the latter. Nanette decides to follow Ash's lead a little too well, also commanding Tepig to use Thunderbolt, a [[move]] Tepig is unable to learn. Ash has Nanette look at her Pokédex instead to see which moves Tepig knows. Looking at it, Nanette finds one and has Tepig use {{m|Ember}}, hitting Stunfisk. Cilan has Stunfisk counter with a super-effective {{m|Mud Bomb}}, hitting Tepig. Emolga uses {{m|Discharge}} hitting everyone on the field, but doing no damage to Stunfisk as it is part {{t|Ground}}. Pikachu hits Emolga back with a {{m|Quick Attack}}.
 
All of a sudden, Team Rocket and one of their [[Team Rocket's mechas|machines]] burst out of the woods. After reciting their {{motto}}, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] call out their two new Pokémon: {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} respectively. The two use a combination of {{m|Mist}} and {{m|Stun Spore}} to reduce visibility and {{status|Paralysis|paralyze}} the group's Pokémon. Nanette is able to quickly [[recall]] her Tepig, but the others aren't so lucky. Taking advantage of the situation, James has Amoonguss {{m|Body Slam}} Pikachu, knocking him out as Frillish uses {{m|Psychic}} to start moving the unconscious Pikachu to Team Rocket's machine. Thinking quickly, Ash calls out his {{AP|Unfezant}} and she uses {{m|Gust}} to blow away the mist, revealing Team Rocket has almost completed capturing Pikachu.
 
Meanwhile, Nanette is having another panic attack but then recalls Ash back at the bridge advising her to go for it because she won't know what she can do until she tries. Taking hold of the situation, Nanette calls out Tepig and has it use Ember on Frillish. The Ember causes Frillish's Psychic to stop, releasing Pikachu who quickly regains consciousness and is ready to retaliate. Not worried, James has Amoonguss use {{m|Hidden Power}} on Pikachu and Unfezant, but they are both able to dodge the attack. While Amoonguss is attacking, Frillish is going for Tepig. Nanette has Tepig use {{m|Tackle}}, but it does nothing to Frillish because she is part {{type|Ghost}}. Frillish snatches Tepig and throws it into Team Rocket's machine. Attempting to cover their escape, Frillish and Amoonguss use {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Hidden Power. However, Unfezant flies in front of the attacks to protect Ash and Nanette. Ash has Unfezant use {{m|Air Cutter}} on Amoonguss and {{m|Aerial Ace}} on Frillish, knocking both Pokémon out. {{MTR}} has Team Rocket retreat with the Nanette’s Tepig to their balloon and begin to fly off.
 
Not giving up, Ash tells Unfezant to chase after the fleeing balloon, and Pikachu climbs on as he wants to get even. Meowth activates the balloon's jets to try to escape, but Pikachu uses a well-aimed {{m|Electro Ball}} to blow up the balloon. Team Rocket blasts off and Tepig begins plummeting towards the ground. However, Unfezant quickly swoops down and catches the Pokémon. Back on the ground, Nanette and Tepig gladly embrace. Feeling confident after all that has happened, Nanette promises she will no longer worry about things and runs off to begin her journey.
 
Just then, one of Professor Juniper's assistants runs out and says her father, [[Cedric Juniper]], is calling. Inside, Professor Juniper asks her father why he called her. Cedric replies that the {{an|White Ruins}} have recently been discovered near [[Dragonspiral Tower]]. The ruins could give him information on the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Reshiram}}. The group is excited about the news, so Cedric invites them to come to the White Ruins.
 
The group is soon standing by the cruise ship that will take them to the White Ruins. They are saying farewell to Professor Juniper, who is unable to join them on the trip due to important research which is keeping her at the lab. Right before they leave, Juniper tells Ash that as he'll be docking at [[Aspertia City]] he should go and visit the newly-opened [[Aspertia Gym]] and its [[Gym Leader]] [[Cheren]]. Ash gets excited at the prospect of battling at a new Gym, and the group set off on their new journey which they all hope will give them a chance to meet Reshiram. Meanwhile, at another port, {{an|N|a mysterious young man}} prepares to set off on his own journey.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Nuvema Town]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Nuvema Town]] and meet up with [[Professor Juniper]] again.
* {{TRT}} returns to [[Unova]] now focusing on their original goal: capturing {{AP|Pikachu}} and any other Pokémon they can.
* The [[Team Rocket trio]] returns to [[Unova]] with their focus back on their original goal: capturing {{AP|Pikachu}} and any other Pokémon they can.
* Team Rocket goes back to using their {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|original motto}} again.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have obtained a {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, respectively.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have obtained a {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, respectively.
* Ash, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} decide to explore the [[White Ruins]] in the hopes of meeting {{p|Reshiram}}.
* Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} decide to explore the {{an|White Ruins}} in the hopes of meeting {{p|Reshiram}}.
* Ash learns from Professor Juniper that there is [[Aspertia Gym|a new Gym]] in [[Aspertia City]] and decides to go there en route to the White Ruins.
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* {{an|N}}
* {{an|N}}
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Jessie's Frillish]]
* [[Jessie's Frillish]]
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW109.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]<!--GIF maybe better?-->
[[File:Dare da BW109.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* [[Cedric Juniper]]
* [[Cedric Juniper]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|N}}
* {{an|N}}
* [[Nanette]]
* [[Nanette]]


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW109.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP BW109.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Amoonguss}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Amoonguss}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Lab]])
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Lab]])
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}}; female)
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Frillish}} ({{OP|Jessie|Frillish}}; female)
* {{p|Tepig}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; given to [[Nanette]])
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Frillish}} ({{OP|Jessie|Frillish}})
* {{p|Amoonguss}} ({{OP|James|Amoonguss}})
* {{p|Amoonguss}} ({{OP|James|Amoonguss}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ([[first partner Pokémon]]; given to [[Nanette]])
* {{p|Snivy}} ([[first partner Pokémon]])
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[first partner Pokémon]])
* {{p|Serperior}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Serperior}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (fantasy)
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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Swadloon}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Swadloon}}
* ''[[Be an Arrow!]]'' is replaced by ''Be an Arrow! 2013'' as the Japanese opening while ''[[Sakura Go-Round]]'' replaces ''[[Look Look☆Here]]'' as the ending.
* [[Be an Arrow!|Be an Arrow! 2013]] replaced Be an Arrow! as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]]
* ''[[Team Rocket Forever]]'' , ''[[Be an Arrow!]]'', and ''[[Rival Destinies]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Sakura Go-Round]] replaced [[Look Look☆Here]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This is the first episode of the ''[[List of Pokémon the Series: Black & White episodes#Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N|Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N]]'' arc.
** The [[BW122|conclusion]] of this arc aired in Japan in the same week as this episode aired in the US.
* [[Team Rocket Forever]] and an extended version of [[Be an Arrow!]] are used as background music.
* At the end of ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'', at the point when the revealed Pokémon normally lets out its own [[cry]], {{Ash}} instead shouts "{{MTR}}!", and Meowth runs off the screen, shouting, "my cover's been blown!".
* At the end of ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'', at the point when the revealed Pokémon normally lets out its own [[cry]], {{Ash}} instead shouts "{{MTR}}!", and Meowth runs off the screen, shouting, "my cover's been blown!".
** This is also the first time during the {{series|Best Wishes}} when the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in ''Dare da?'' has moved during its introduction, and the first time ever when the Pokémon in question has left the entire screen before the end of the segment.
** This is also the first time during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' when the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in ''Dare da?'' has moved during its introduction, and the first time ever when the Pokémon in question has left the entire screen before the end of the segment.
* This episode also marks the first time since ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', 109 episodes ago, when Team Rocket has used their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]] and blasted off without their rocket packs.
* This episode marks the first time since ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', 109 episodes prior, when {{TRT}} has used their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]] and blasted off without their rocket packs.
** It is also the first to feature a new animation of them blasting off.
* As of this episode, Team Rocket has recited their {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|original motto}} at least once during each [[series]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* As of this episode, Team Rocket has recited their {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|original motto}} at least once during each of the [[series]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* In the English dub, the lines in Team Rocket's original {{motto}} have received minor revisions. "To unite ''all peoples'' within our nation" has been changed to "to unite ''the people'' within our nation", "Team Rocket, ''blast'' off at the speed of light" has been changed to "Team Rocket ''blasts'' off at the speed of light", and "''Jessie! James!''" has been changed to "''It's Jessie! And James!''".
* In the English dub, one of the lines in [[Team Rocket motto#Original motto|Team Rocket's original motto]] is changed from "to unite ''all peoples'' within our nation" to "to unite the people within our nation".
* This episode also marks the return of the {{cat|Anime running gags|running gag}} which consists of {{an|Professor Oak}} getting smothered by [[Ash's Muk]] while talking to Ash through video conference.  
* This episode marks the return of the {{cat|Anime running gags|running gag}} which consists of {{an|Professor Oak}} getting smothered by [[Ash's Muk]] while talking to Ash through video conference.  
* Both of the Pokémon that Team Rocket caught prior this episode are next to each other in the Pokédex.
* This episode begins the ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N]]'' arc.
 
** The [[BW122|conclusion]] of this arc also aired in Japan in the same week as this episode aired in the US.
===Errors===
===Errors===
* On [[Pokémon.com]], the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]] incorrectly uses the {{pmin|Spain|European Spanish}} logo for the season.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* ''Team Rocket Forever'' is removed and ''Be An Arrow!'' is replaced with an instrumental version of ''[[Rival Destinies (song)|Rival Destinies]]''.
* Team Rocket Forever is removed, while Be An Arrow! is replaced with an instrumental version of {{so|Rival Destinies}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|紅豆杉研究所！展開新旅行！！|The Juniper Institute! Setting off on a New Journey!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|紅豆杉研究所！展開新旅行！！|The Juniper Institute! Setting off on a New Journey!!}}
|da={{tt|Nye steder... kendte ansigter!|New Places... Familiar Faces!}}
|nl={{tt|Nieuwe plaatsen... Bekende gezichten!|New places... Familiar faces!}}
|it={{tt|Luoghi nuovi... Vecchi amici!|New places... Old friends!}}
|fi={{tt|Uusia paikkoja, tuttuja kasvoja!|New places, familiar faces!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Nouvelles aventures et vielles connaissances !|New adventures and familiar faces !}}
|el={{tt|Καινούργια Μέρη... Γνωστά Πρόσωπα!|New Places... Familiar Faces!}}
|pl={{tt|Nowe miejsca... Znajome twarze!|New places... Familiar faces!}}
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New Places...Familiar Faces!
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BW109   EP766
アララギ研究所！新たなる旅立ち！！
The Araragi Institute! A New Journey!!
First broadcast
Japan January 17, 2013
United States April 20, 2013
English themes
Opening It's Always You and Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening やじるしになって！2013
Ending サクラ・ゴーラウンド
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Assistant director 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Animation director 案浦達哉 Tatsuya Annoura
No additional credits are available at this time.

New Places...Familiar Faces! (Japanese: アララギ研究所！新たなる旅立ち！！ The Araragi Institute! A New Journey!!) is the 109th episode of Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and the 766th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on January 17, 2013 and in the United States on April 20, 2013.

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Blurb

Now that the Unova League has ended, our heroes set their sights on Nuvema Town and Professor Juniper’s lab. En route, they come across a terribly upset girl named Natasha, who’s petrified of crossing a bridge because she’s afraid she made it unsafe by tapping on it! Though Ash attempts to prove the bridge is safe by crossing first, he ultimately has to come back and bring her across with him. Natasha is grateful, and Ash offers her some advice: Being careful is fine, but sometimes you just have to go for it!

Our heroes arrive at the lab, and Natasha shows up shortly afterward, looking for a starter Pokémon. Professor Juniper assures her she’s come to the right place, but again, Natasha’s brain is working overtime as she imagines the most nightmarish scenarios possible! However, with Cilan’s advice, Natasha chooses a cute Tepig. Ash then suggests they have a Tag Battle so she can get used to her new Pokémon!

The two of them team up against Cilan and Iris so Natasha can learn the ropes of being a new Trainer...and the battle is being observed by none other than Team Rocket! The villains are back on the scene with the goal of stealing Pikachu for their Boss, but when that appears unlikely, they decide to steal Natasha’s Tepig instead! Natasha is more nervous and clueless than ever about what to do, until she remembers Ash’s words of encouragement. Determined, Natasha turns over a new leaf, showing real battling spirit! And with the help of Ash’s incredible Unfezant, Tepig is returned unharmed and Team Rocket is sent packing.

Back at the lab, Professor Juniper gets a call from her father, Cedric, who informs them that the White Ruins—an archeological site that may have information about the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram—have been discovered near Icirrus City! Of course our heroes want to go check it out, so, after saying goodbye to Natasha and the professor, they board a ferry bound for Aspertia City. Professor Juniper has advised them to look up a Gym Leader named Cheren who has just opened up a Gym there, and so it’s off to new adventures and guaranteed excitement!

Plot

Fresh from the Vertress Conference, Ash and his friends are heading to Nuvema Town to meet with Professor Juniper. On the way, they come across a young girl kneeling in front of a bridge, frantically talking to herself as to whether she should cross the bridge or not. Ash asks if she is okay, and the girl says she is worried the bridge will not support her. Iris reassures her everything is going to be alright. To prove the bridge is safe, Ash and his friends cross to the other side first, though the girl is still worried about the integrity of the bridge. Exasperated, Ash crosses the bridge again and manages to help the girl across. Before leaving, Ash gives the girl advice not to be too over cautious as there are times when she will just have to go for it. On that note, Ash and the group say farewell to the girl and continue on to Professor Juniper's lab. Above the group, one of Team Rocket's flying cameras spies on Ash and his friends. It is revealed that Team Rocket will once again resume their plans of capturing Pikachu.

Ash and the others soon arrive at the lab and are greeted by Professor Juniper. In the lab, Ash answers a video call from Professor Oak. The Professor congratulates Ash on his performance in the Vertress Conference, although Ash is disappointed that he was only able to finish in the Top 8. As Ash asks about his other Pokémon, Muk comes up behind Professor Oak and smothers him, effectively ending the call.

Ash is sitting in the lab's lounge, thinking aloud as to what he is going to do next. Cilan and Iris both say they have a lot more work before they realize their dreams and they decide they should continue on their journeys together. They are interrupted by the same frantic girl from earlier. She is outside the lab, which she thinks is full of Galvantula waiting to attack her. Just then the lab doors open and the group comes out, surprised to see the girl from the bridge. In the lab, the girl finally reveals her name is Nanette and she has come to the lab to select her first partner Pokémon for free. When Professor Juniper confirms this, this sets Nanette on another panic attack. She thinks there must be a catch to getting a Pokémon for free, but the professor quickly assures the girl there is no catch and proceeds to show Nanette the three first partner Pokémon she can choose from: a Tepig, an Oshawott, or a Snivy. Again, Nanette starts to overthink her choice and all the bad things that could happen, but Iris interrupts her, begging her to stop. Cilan advises Nanette to choose the lively Tepig because it may balance out Nanette's cautious behavior. Nanette follows Cilan's advice, and both human and Pokémon seem to be happy with the decision. Professor Juniper also gives Nanette her very own Pokédex, five Poké Balls and a Badge case for her journey. Afterwards, Ash excitedly asks her for a battle, but Nanette once again is apprehensive about the matter. Ash suggests a Tag Battle so he can help her.

The Tag Battle begins between Ash and Nanette against Cilan and Iris. Both sides call out their Pokémon. It is Pikachu and Tepig against Emolga and Stunfisk. Nanette is unsure how she should proceed, so Ash starts things off by having Pikachu use Thunderbolt, hitting Emolga and Stunfisk, although it does no damage to the latter. Nanette decides to follow Ash's lead a little too well, also commanding Tepig to use Thunderbolt, a move Tepig is unable to learn. Ash has Nanette look at her Pokédex instead to see which moves Tepig knows. Looking at it, Nanette finds one and has Tepig use Ember, hitting Stunfisk. Cilan has Stunfisk counter with a super-effective Mud Bomb, hitting Tepig. Emolga uses Discharge hitting everyone on the field, but doing no damage to Stunfisk as it is part Ground. Pikachu hits Emolga back with a Quick Attack.

All of a sudden, Team Rocket and one of their machines burst out of the woods. After reciting their motto, Jessie and James call out their two new Pokémon: Frillish and Amoonguss respectively. The two use a combination of Mist and Stun Spore to reduce visibility and paralyze the group's Pokémon. Nanette is able to quickly recall her Tepig, but the others aren't so lucky. Taking advantage of the situation, James has Amoonguss Body Slam Pikachu, knocking him out as Frillish uses Psychic to start moving the unconscious Pikachu to Team Rocket's machine. Thinking quickly, Ash calls out his Unfezant and she uses Gust to blow away the mist, revealing Team Rocket has almost completed capturing Pikachu.

Meanwhile, Nanette is having another panic attack but then recalls Ash back at the bridge advising her to go for it because she won't know what she can do until she tries. Taking hold of the situation, Nanette calls out Tepig and has it use Ember on Frillish. The Ember causes Frillish's Psychic to stop, releasing Pikachu who quickly regains consciousness and is ready to retaliate. Not worried, James has Amoonguss use Hidden Power on Pikachu and Unfezant, but they are both able to dodge the attack. While Amoonguss is attacking, Frillish is going for Tepig. Nanette has Tepig use Tackle, but it does nothing to Frillish because she is part Ghost-type. Frillish snatches Tepig and throws it into Team Rocket's machine. Attempting to cover their escape, Frillish and Amoonguss use Bubble Beam and Hidden Power. However, Unfezant flies in front of the attacks to protect Ash and Nanette. Ash has Unfezant use Air Cutter on Amoonguss and Aerial Ace on Frillish, knocking both Pokémon out. Meowth has Team Rocket retreat with the Nanette’s Tepig to their balloon and begin to fly off.

Not giving up, Ash tells Unfezant to chase after the fleeing balloon, and Pikachu climbs on as he wants to get even. Meowth activates the balloon's jets to try to escape, but Pikachu uses a well-aimed Electro Ball to blow up the balloon. Team Rocket blasts off and Tepig begins plummeting towards the ground. However, Unfezant quickly swoops down and catches the Pokémon. Back on the ground, Nanette and Tepig gladly embrace. Feeling confident after all that has happened, Nanette promises she will no longer worry about things and runs off to begin her journey.

Just then, one of Professor Juniper's assistants runs out and says her father, Cedric Juniper, is calling. Inside, Professor Juniper asks her father why he called her. Cedric replies that the White Ruins have recently been discovered near Dragonspiral Tower. The ruins could give him information on the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram. The group is excited about the news, so Cedric invites them to come to the White Ruins.

The group is soon standing by the cruise ship that will take them to the White Ruins. They are saying farewell to Professor Juniper, who is unable to join them on the trip due to important research which is keeping her at the lab. Right before they leave, Juniper tells Ash that as he'll be docking at Aspertia City he should go and visit the newly-opened Aspertia Gym and its Gym Leader Cheren. Ash gets excited at the prospect of battling at a new Gym, and the group set off on their new journey which they all hope will give them a chance to meet Reshiram. Meanwhile, at another port, a mysterious young man prepares to set off on his own journey.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

 
Dare da?

Pokémon

 
Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Amoonguss (US and international) Meowth (Team Rocket) (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • Team Rocket Forever is removed, while Be An Arrow! is replaced with an instrumental version of Rival Destinies.

In other languages



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