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'''The Grass Route''' (Japanese: '''ポポッコ！くさポケモンバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Popocco!|Skiploom!}} Grass Pokémon Battle!!'') is the 178th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 21, 2000 and in the United States on November 3, 2001.  
'''The Grass Route''' (Japanese: '''ポポッコ！くさポケモンバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Popocco!|Skiploom!}} Grass Pokémon Battle!!'') is the 178th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 21, 2000, and in the United States on November 3, 2001.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>En route to Ecruteak, Ash and company are caught by the sight of a Skiploom racing by. Following after it, they encounter its trainer, Ephram<!--(sic)-->. He and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual Grass-Type tournament, a contest for Grass Pokémon only. Confident he can win any local tournament, Ash decides he and Bulbasaur will enter as well. Ephram and his Skiploom train hard as the tournament quickly approaches. However, Ash doesn't think it is necessary for someone of his Pokémon prowess to prepare. Find out who triumphs as young Ephram and Ash face off in the final round of the tournament!</i>
<i>En route to Ecruteak, Ash and company are caught by the sight of a Skiploom racing by. Following after it, they encounter its trainer, Ephram{{sic}}. He and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual Grass-Type tournament, a contest for Grass Pokémon only. Confident he can win any local tournament, Ash decides he and Bulbasaur will enter as well. Ephram{{sic}} and his Skiploom train hard as the tournament quickly approaches. However, Ash doesn't think it is necessary for someone of his Pokémon prowess to prepare. Find out who triumphs as young Ephram{{sic}} and Ash face off in the final round of the tournament!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
On the route to [[Ecruteak City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} notice an array of Grass type Pokémon around them. Brock points out groups of Sunflora, Oddish, and Bellsprout, and Misty notices a Gloom. Suddenly, a {{p|Skiploom}} runs by the three trainers. Ash, Misty, and Brock follow the Pokémon and soon encounter its Trainer, a young boy named [[Ephraim]]. Ephraim introduces his Skiploom as "Skippy", and asks Ash if he is a trainer, and Ash shows Ephraim his three badges as proof. Ephraim immediately challenges Ash to a battle, eager to train Skippy. Ash accepts, calling upon his {{AP|Chikorita}}. Ephraim calls for Skippy to use its {{m|Double Team}} attack, and Chikorita is dazed by Skippy's speed. Ash commands for Chikorita's {{m|Razor Leaf}}, which successfully hits Skippy and causes it to faint. Ash celebrates his victory, but Misty scolds him, saying he should be ashamed of how badly he hurt Ephraim's Skiploom. Skippy proves to be fine, and Ephraim invites the trainers back to his house.  
{{an|Brock}} informs {{Ash}} that [[Ecruteak City]] is on the other side of the upcoming mountain, and the news instantly gets Ash hyped for his next [[Gym]] match. The group notices an array of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon around them, but a running {{p|Skiploom}} grabs their attention. Ash's group follows the Pokémon and soon encounters its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, a young boy named [[Ephraim]]. Ephraim introduces his Skiploom as "Skippy", and asks Ash if he is a Trainer, and Ash shows Ephraim his three [[Badge]]s as proof. Ephraim immediately challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}} against one of his Grass-types, eager to train Skippy. Ash accepts, calling upon his {{AP|Chikorita}}. After a {{m|Tackle}} attack fails to work, Ephraim calls for Skippy to use its {{m|Double Team}}, and Chikorita is dazed by Skippy's speed. Ash orders Chikorita's to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}, which successfully knocks away the clones and hits the real Skippy. Ephraim watches as Skippy bounces back onto its feet and he orders a {{m|Leech Seed}}. Chikorita batters the seeds away with a {{m|Vine Whip}} before knocking Skippy out with a direct Tackle. Ash celebrates his victory, but {{an|Misty}} scolds him, saying he should be ashamed of how badly he hurt Ephraim's Skiploom. Skippy proves to be fine, and Ephraim invites the Trainers back to his house.  


At his house, Ephraim introduces the group to his parents. He then tells Ash that the reason he challenged him is that he and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual [[Grass Tournament]]. The Grass Tournament is a competition for {{type|Grass}} Pokémon only, with a large collection of {{Evostone|Leaf Stone}}s as the prize. Confident he can win any “local” tournament, Ash decides he and his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} will enter as well. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} finds a flyer advertising the Grass Tournament and decides that they will enter too, in hopes of winning the prize Leaf Stones. James will use his {{Tp|James|Victreebel}}, but Jessie, having no Grass type Pokémon, resorts to having Meowth disguise himself as a Sunflora. That evening, Ephraim is seen training with Skippy and practicing their Double Team and speed moves. Misty asks Ash if he is planning to train, but Ash arrogantly replies that a small local tournament is far too easy for him, and he does not need to train.  
At his house, Ephraim introduces the group to [[Ephraim's parents|his parents]]. Ephraim's father reassures his son that even though he lost, at least he learned some valuable tricks from an experienced Trainer like Ash. He offers Ash and {{ashfr}} a place to stay for the night, and Ash happily accepts the kind offer. Misty turns her attention to the flowers growing inside the house, and Ephraim's mother admits that the family's Grass Pokémon helped. Everyone goes outside to watch the Grass Pokémon water the fields of flowers and admire their peaceful natures. Ephraim is quick to add that Grass Pokémon can be tough as well. He tells Ash that the reason he challenged him is because he and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual [[Grass Tournament]]. The Grass Tournament is a competition for Grass Pokémon only, with a large collection of [[Leaf Stone]]s as the prize. Confident he can win any "local" tournament, Ash decides he and his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} will enter as well. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} finds a flyer advertising the Grass Tournament and decides that they will also compete, in the hopes of winning the prize of Leaf Stones. [[James]] plans to use his {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, but [[Jessie]], having no Grass-type Pokémon, considers having {{MTR}} [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise himself]] as a {{p|Sunflora}}. That evening, Ephraim is seen training with Skippy and practicing their Double Team and speed [[move]]s. Misty asks Ash if he is planning to train, but Ash arrogantly replies that a small local tournament is far too easy for him, and he does not need to train.  


The following day, the tournament begins. Ash is the first to battle, facing a trainer with a Gloom. Ash and Bulbasaur manage to defeat their opponent with a single attack, advancing Ash to the next round. Ephraim's first round battle is against James, posing as "Mr. Semaj" and his Victreebel. Though intimidated at first, Ephraim and Skippy manage to easily take down Victreebel with {{m|Leech Seed}} and {{m|Double Team}}. The moment he wins the match, Ephraim's parents rejoice over their son's accomplishment, much to Ephraim's embarrassment.  
The following day, the tournament begins. Ash is the first to battle, facing a Trainer with a {{p|Gloom}}. Ash and Bulbasaur manage to defeat their opponent with a single attack, advancing Ash to the next round. Ephraim's first round battle is against James, posing as "Mr. Semaj" and his Victreebel. Though intimidated at first, Ephraim and Skippy manage to easily take down Victreebel with {{m|Leech Seed}} followed by a {{m|Double Team}}. The moment he wins the match, Ephraim's parents rejoice over their son's accomplishment, much to Ephraim's embarrassment.  


Ash's second round battle is shown after, and he challenges Jessie and a disguised Meowth. By using Razor Leaf, Bulbasaur is able to shred Meowth's costume and reveal Jessie's dishonesty. At this, the Team Rocket trio removes their disguises and recites their motto. The three try to steal the Leaf Stones, but Ash blasts them off with Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}. Afterward, a montage is shown of Ash and Ephraim winning their rounds in the tournament with relative ease.  
Ash's second round battle is shown after, and he challenges Jessie and a disguised Meowth. Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, but the attack reveals Mewoth's true identity and Jessie's dishonesty. At this, the Team Rocket trio removes their disguises and recites their {{motto}}. The three try to steal the Leaf Stones, but Ash blasts them off with Bulbasaur's Vine Whip. Afterwards a montage is shown of Ash and Ephraim winning their rounds in the tournament with relative ease.  


The final is Ephraim and Skippy against Ash and Bulbasaur. At first, Ash and Bulbasaur dominate the match, smashing through Skippy's Double Team attack. After an array of attacks, Ash tells Ephraim he doesn't want to harm the Skiploom any more than necessary. Ephraim asks Skippy if it is ok to keep fighting or if it would like to stop. Skiploom affirms that it wants to continue, and Ephraim agrees and tells Skippy to do "whatever it takes to win". At this, Skiploom unleashes a powerful {{m|SolarBeam}} attack, must to everyone's shock. This unexpected attack hits Bulbasaur straight on sending it flying. Bulbasaur is finished with a {{m|Tackle}} attack from Skippy, winning Ephraim the match and the tournament. Later, as Ephraim is handed the trophy, Ash remembers that pride and power aren't the only things a Trainer needs to win a battle. After this lesson in humility, Ash, Misty, and Brock continue their journey.
The final matchup is between Ephraim and Skippy versus Ash and his Bulbasaur. At first, Ash and Bulbasaur dominate the match, smashing through Skippy's Double Team offensives. After a few exchanges of attacks, Ash tells Ephraim he doesn't want to harm the Skiploom any more than necessary. Ephraim asks Skippy if it is okay to keep fighting or if it would like to stop. Skiploom affirms that it wants to continue, and Ephraim agrees and tells Skippy to do whatever it takes to win. At this, Skiploom unleashes a powerful {{m|Solar Beam}} attack, must to everyone's shock. This unexpected attack hits Bulbasaur directly and sends it flying. Bulbasaur is finished off with a {{m|Tackle}} attack from Skippy, winning Ephraim the match and the tournament. Brock figures that all the battling Skippy has done must've given it enough [[experience]] for its [[level]] to have gone up during the match. Later, as Ephraim is handed the trophy, Ash remembers that pride and power aren't the only things a Trainer needs to win a battle. After this lesson in humility, Ash and his friends continue their journey.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Ephraim]]
* [[Ephraim]]
* [[Ephraim's parents]]
* [[Ephraim's parents]]
* Competitors in the {{type|Grass}} tournament
* Announcer
* Competitors


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP178.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP178.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Girafarig}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Skiploom}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Girafarig}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Skiploom}} ''(Japan)''


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Skiploom}} ([[Ephraim]]'s; Skippy; debut)
* {{p|Skiploom}} ([[Ephraim]]'s; Skippy; debut)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×3; two {{pkmn2|wild}} and one belonging to an unnamed competitor)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Ephraim's parents]]'; ×2)
* {{p|Gloom}} (×2; one {{pkmn2|wild}} and one belonging to an unnamed competitor)
* {{p|Hoppip}} ([[Ephraim's parents]]'; ×2)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (unnamed competitor's)
* {{p|Sunflora}} ([[Ephraim's parents]]'; ×2)
* {{p|Paras}} (unnamed competitor's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (×4; two {{pkmn2|wild}} and two belonging to two different unnamed competitors)
* {{p|Gloom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Weepinbell}} (unnamed competitor's)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (unnamed competitor's)
* {{p|Paras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tangela}} (unnamed competitor's)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (×2; Ephraim's parents' and one belonging to an unnamed competitor)
* {{p|Weepinbell}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (×3; two belonging to Ephraim's parents' and one belonging to an unnamed competitor)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sunflora}} (×4; two {{pkmn2|wild}} and two belonging to Ephraim's parents)
* {{p|Tangela}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×2)
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (×2)
* {{p|Sunflora}} (×2)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This episode is listed on Viz's [[Pokémon Elements]] page as "The Grass Ro'''o'''t".
* This episode is listed on Viz's [[Pokémon Elements]] page as "The Grass Ro'''o'''t".
* The names [[Jessie]] and [[James]] go by in the tournament are their own names spelled backwards; Eissej and Semaj.
* The names [[Jessie]] and [[James]] go by in the tournament are their own names spelled backwards; Eissej and Semaj.
* ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' aired in Japan between this episode and [[EP179|the next]].
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 1: Grass'' copy of ''[[Pokémon Elements]]''.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 1: Grass'' copy of ''[[Pokémon Elements]]''.
* This is the last Japanese episode of the {{wp|20th century}}.
* The trumpet fanfare James plays for Jessie's entrance is "{{wp|Reveille}}".
* The trumpet fanfare James plays for Jessie's entrance is "{{wp|Reveille}}".
* This is the second time when {{MTR}} dresses up as a {{p|Sunflora}}, the first time being in ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]''.
* This is the second time when {{MTR}} dresses up as a {{p|Sunflora}}, the first time being in ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]''.
* Meowth uses a "{{m|Scratch}} {{m|Fake Out}}" in this episode, clapping his hands in the face of {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to stun it. However, the move Fake Out wasn't released until [[Generation III]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:EP178 Error.png|thumb|200px|The missing logo]]
* When this episode's title is shown, the [[Pokémon]] logo is missing.
* When this episode's title is shown, the Pokémon logo is missing.
* [[James's Victreebel]] is affected by {{m|Leech Seed}}, even though it should be immune to it.
 
<gallery>
EP178 Title Card Error.png|The missing logo
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started it directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|毽子花，草神奇寶貝戰鬥|Skiploom, Grass Pokémon Battle}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|Dernière escale|Last stop}}
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|he=טורניר העשב{{tt|turnir ha'esev|The Grass Tournament}}
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|it={{tt|Un torneo speciale|A special tournament}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Onde a Grama é Mais Verde|Where the Grass is Greener}}
|pt_br={{tt|Onde a Grama é Mais Verde|Where the Grass is Greener}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡La ruta de hierba!|The grass path!}}'''
|es_eu={{tt|Campeonato de Pokémon planta|Grass Pokémon championship}}
|es_eu={{tt|Campeonato de Pokémon planta|Grass Pokémon championship}}
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The Grass Route
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  EP178  
ポポッコ！くさポケモンバトル！！
Popocco! Grass Pokémon Battle!!
First broadcast
Japan December 21, 2000
United States November 3, 2001
English themes
Opening Born to Be a Winner
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ぼくのベストフレンドへ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

The Grass Route (Japanese: ポポッコ！くさポケモンバトル！！ Popocco! Grass Pokémon Battle!!) is the 178th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 21, 2000, and in the United States on November 3, 2001.

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Blurb

En route to Ecruteak, Ash and company are caught by the sight of a Skiploom racing by. Following after it, they encounter its trainer, Ephram[sic]. He and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual Grass-Type tournament, a contest for Grass Pokémon only. Confident he can win any local tournament, Ash decides he and Bulbasaur will enter as well. Ephram[sic] and his Skiploom train hard as the tournament quickly approaches. However, Ash doesn't think it is necessary for someone of his Pokémon prowess to prepare. Find out who triumphs as young Ephram[sic] and Ash face off in the final round of the tournament!

Plot

Brock informs Ash that Ecruteak City is on the other side of the upcoming mountain, and the news instantly gets Ash hyped for his next Gym match. The group notices an array of Grass-type Pokémon around them, but a running Skiploom grabs their attention. Ash's group follows the Pokémon and soon encounters its Trainer, a young boy named Ephraim. Ephraim introduces his Skiploom as "Skippy", and asks Ash if he is a Trainer, and Ash shows Ephraim his three Badges as proof. Ephraim immediately challenges Ash to a battle against one of his Grass-types, eager to train Skippy. Ash accepts, calling upon his Chikorita. After a Tackle attack fails to work, Ephraim calls for Skippy to use its Double Team, and Chikorita is dazed by Skippy's speed. Ash orders Chikorita's to use Razor Leaf, which successfully knocks away the clones and hits the real Skippy. Ephraim watches as Skippy bounces back onto its feet and he orders a Leech Seed. Chikorita batters the seeds away with a Vine Whip before knocking Skippy out with a direct Tackle. Ash celebrates his victory, but Misty scolds him, saying he should be ashamed of how badly he hurt Ephraim's Skiploom. Skippy proves to be fine, and Ephraim invites the Trainers back to his house.

At his house, Ephraim introduces the group to his parents. Ephraim's father reassures his son that even though he lost, at least he learned some valuable tricks from an experienced Trainer like Ash. He offers Ash and his friends a place to stay for the night, and Ash happily accepts the kind offer. Misty turns her attention to the flowers growing inside the house, and Ephraim's mother admits that the family's Grass Pokémon helped. Everyone goes outside to watch the Grass Pokémon water the fields of flowers and admire their peaceful natures. Ephraim is quick to add that Grass Pokémon can be tough as well. He tells Ash that the reason he challenged him is because he and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual Grass Tournament. The Grass Tournament is a competition for Grass Pokémon only, with a large collection of Leaf Stones as the prize. Confident he can win any "local" tournament, Ash decides he and his Bulbasaur will enter as well. Meanwhile, Team Rocket finds a flyer advertising the Grass Tournament and decides that they will also compete, in the hopes of winning the prize of Leaf Stones. James plans to use his Victreebel, but Jessie, having no Grass-type Pokémon, considers having Meowth disguise himself as a Sunflora. That evening, Ephraim is seen training with Skippy and practicing their Double Team and speed moves. Misty asks Ash if he is planning to train, but Ash arrogantly replies that a small local tournament is far too easy for him, and he does not need to train.

The following day, the tournament begins. Ash is the first to battle, facing a Trainer with a Gloom. Ash and Bulbasaur manage to defeat their opponent with a single attack, advancing Ash to the next round. Ephraim's first round battle is against James, posing as "Mr. Semaj" and his Victreebel. Though intimidated at first, Ephraim and Skippy manage to easily take down Victreebel with Leech Seed followed by a Double Team. The moment he wins the match, Ephraim's parents rejoice over their son's accomplishment, much to Ephraim's embarrassment.

Ash's second round battle is shown after, and he challenges Jessie and a disguised Meowth. Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, but the attack reveals Mewoth's true identity and Jessie's dishonesty. At this, the Team Rocket trio removes their disguises and recites their motto. The three try to steal the Leaf Stones, but Ash blasts them off with Bulbasaur's Vine Whip. Afterwards a montage is shown of Ash and Ephraim winning their rounds in the tournament with relative ease.

The final matchup is between Ephraim and Skippy versus Ash and his Bulbasaur. At first, Ash and Bulbasaur dominate the match, smashing through Skippy's Double Team offensives. After a few exchanges of attacks, Ash tells Ephraim he doesn't want to harm the Skiploom any more than necessary. Ephraim asks Skippy if it is okay to keep fighting or if it would like to stop. Skiploom affirms that it wants to continue, and Ephraim agrees and tells Skippy to do whatever it takes to win. At this, Skiploom unleashes a powerful Solar Beam attack, must to everyone's shock. This unexpected attack hits Bulbasaur directly and sends it flying. Bulbasaur is finished off with a Tackle attack from Skippy, winning Ephraim the match and the tournament. Brock figures that all the battling Skippy has done must've given it enough experience for its level to have gone up during the match. Later, as Ephraim is handed the trophy, Ash remembers that pride and power aren't the only things a Trainer needs to win a battle. After this lesson in humility, Ash and his friends continue their journey.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

 
Dare da?

Pokémon

 
Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Girafarig (US and international), Skiploom (Japan)

Trivia

  • This episode is listed on Viz's Pokémon Elements page as "The Grass Root".
  • The names Jessie and James go by in the tournament are their own names spelled backwards; Eissej and Semaj.
  • This episode is featured on the Volume 1: Grass copy of Pokémon Elements.
  • This is the last Japanese episode of the 20th century.
  • The trumpet fanfare James plays for Jessie's entrance is "Reveille".
  • This is the second time when Meowth dresses up as a Sunflora, the first time being in Grin to Win!.
  • Meowth uses a "Scratch Fake Out" in this episode, clapping his hands in the face of Bulbasaur to stun it. However, the move Fake Out wasn't released until Generation III.

Errors

  • The missing logo

Dub edits

  • The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in India started it directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

In other languages



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