EP073: Difference between revisions

The episode begins with [[Ash]], {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} visiting [[Professor Oak]]'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Lab]] for some advice on training for the [[Pokémon League]]. Oak suggests that if Ash wants to compete that he get on his way immediately. Ash heads back to his his house to get his bag and Professor Oak and [[Delia|Ash's mom]] give him a heartfelt good luck as he sets on his way for the Pokémon League. Brock leads Ash and Misty through a grass field suggesting that it is a short cut to the [[Indigo Plateau]], when a shadow suddenly flies by and jumps into the air. The shadow lands in front of them and is revealed to be a Pokémon Trainer named [[Otoshi]], who challenges Ash in a [[Pokémon battle]], after he realises that they are heading to the Pokémon League. However, he tells Ash that the loser must give up all eight of their [[Badge|badges]] to the winner. Ash turns down the offer and starts heading back on his way when Otoshi suggests that Ash is afraid of losing to him. This tempts Ash into agreeing to the battle, despite Brock and Misty's warnings.

The battle begins with Otoshi's Marowak against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. Ash looks up Marowak on his Pokédex, which suggests that despite Marowak's small size, Marowak's strength is quite impressive. Brock warns Ash not to get caught off guard by Marowak's strength. Ash commands Bulbasaur to use {{m|Tackle}} against Marowak, which misses as Marowak dodges. Ash instructs Bulbasaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}} as Otoshi tells Marowak to use {{m|Focus Energy}} and then {{m|Bone Club}} to deflect the attack. Then Marowak rushes over and attacks Bulbasaur, causing critical damage. Ash substitutes [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] for Bulbasaur. Pikachu rushes to Marowak, but then Marowak starts continuosly using Bone Club on Pikachu, causing Pikachu to have to dodge the attacks. Then Pikachu jumps out and uses {{m|ThunderShock}} against Marowak, causing it to faint.