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'''To Master the Onixpected!''' (Japanese: '''してんのうシバとうじょう！''' ''{{tt|Shiba|Bruno}} of the {{tt|Shitennō|Elite Four}} Enters!'') is the 71st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 19, 1998 and in the United States on October 11, 1999.  

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== Synopsis ==

With three weeks left until the [[Pokémon League]] competition {{Ash}} has fallen behind in training. On the couch of Ash's home, Ash and [[Brock]] watch the [[Elite Four]]'s [[Bruno]] battling a {{pkmn|trainer}} with his{{p|Hitmonchan}}. As Bruno commands a {{m|Thunderpunch}}, the TV is switched off. Misty chastises Ash for goofing off. Ash tells [[Misty]] they were studying the tape of Bruno. Brock adds that they were learning the 'secrets of Pokémon' despite not knowing what those secrets were. Ash comments that Bruno could train him to learn the secrets. However Brock and Misty lament that the famous Bruno wouldn't waste his time with them. Ash confidently states that if they knew how to find him then Bruno would definitely teach him. Just then [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mother]] enters telling the group that she knows where to find Bruno. Apparently Bruno's secret training ground is on Mt.Hideaway. Ash jumps up and tells his mother not to make dinner as they are going up to Mt.Hideaway.  

Ash, Misty and Brock are heading back down the mountain when they hear a loud noise. They race off to the source of the sound. Meanwhile Team Rocket are blasting missiles at the giant Onix. The smoke clears and the Onix is completely unharmed and begins advancing on them. Terrified the three run into a nearby cave. The Onix begins {{m|Slam|slamming}} the wall of the cave causing it to start collapsing. Team Rocket are shouting for help as Ash and the others arrive. To save Team Rocket Brock sends out his {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash chooses {{AP|Squirtle}}. Brock orders his Onix to use {{m|Tackle}}, but it gets knocked back due to the size of the huge Onix. Misty tells Staryu to use {{m|Water Gun}} but it is largely ineffective. Ash orders Squirtle to use Water Gun too and the combined {{t|Water|water}} attacks cause the Onix to recoil from the cave. Team Rocket use the opportunity to run for their lives. The wild Onix recovers from the double Water Gun attack and uses it's tail to hit Staryu and Squirtle and Brock's Onix before sending Team Rocket on their way. The Onix then notices the heroes standing on the ledge above. The Onix {{m|Headbutt|headbutts}} the edge where they are standing causing Ash to lose his balance and fall in to the area right in front of Onix. {{AP|Pikachu}} jumps down and uses its {{m|ThunderShock}} attack. But Onix just shakes it off. Pikachu is about to try again before Ash grabs it telling Pikachu that electric attacks won't work. They huddle together awaiting Onix's attack. But before Onix can strike a lightning fast Bruno leaps in and carries Ash and Pikachu to safety. Bruno looks down at the Onix which is thrashing around. Ash and Brock ask him what Pokémon and attack he will use. Bruno states that he will not use a Pokémon.

== Major events ==