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title_ja=スイクンとミナキ！ホウオウのでんせつ！！ |
title_ja=スイクンとミナキ！ホウオウのでんせつ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Suikun and Minaki! The Legend of Houou!! |
title_ja_trans=Suicune and Minaki! The Legend of Houou!! |
broadcast_jp=December 6, 2001 |
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'''For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!''' (Japanese: '''スイクンとミナキ！ホウオウのでんせつ！！''' ''{{tt|Suikun|Suicune}} and {{tt|Minaki|Eusine}}! The Legend of {{tt|Houou|Ho-Oh}}!!'') is the 227th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 6, 2001 and in the United States on September 25, 2002.
'''For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!''' (Japanese: '''スイクンとミナキ！ホウオウのでんせつ！！''' ''Suicune and {{tt|Minaki|Eusine}}! The Legend of {{tt|Houou|Ho-Oh}}!!'') is the 227th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 6, 2001, and in the United States on September 25, 2002.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} rest a while in the [[Pokémon Center]]. All of a sudden, they hear a weird noise that's coming from the outside. They see [[Nurse Joy]] and Chansey run by. Nurse Joy says that there's something up with the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. [[Morty]] notices this too, and is greeted by [[Eusine]]. Both go together to investigate what's going on. When they get up inside, sets of gold bells are vibrating. They go up on the next floor and see that the next set of bells, which are supposed to be there, are gone! {{TRT}} celebrates their little steal in a forest, thinking now they'll get some [[legendary Pokémon]]. [[James]] explains that when the bells ring, it's supposed to summon {{an|Ho-Oh}}. So, they start shaking the bells, but no sound is coming out. [[Jessie]] grabs them and swings them around, but one slips out and breaks on a rock. All of a sudden, an eerie wind begins to blow, and back at [[Ecruteak City]], things are quiet.  
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<i>When Ash, Misty, and Brock run to investigate a mysterious chorus of bells that spontaneously ring out, they chance to meet their old friend Morty and a Pokémon researcher of his acquaintance. Morty and the researcher discover that the sacred Crystal bells, which are said to ring when a legendary Ho-oh returns, are missing. Since the bells were also used to heal the Bug Pokémon living in that area, these Pokémon lash out against their human neighbors, covering the town with their webs. Ash and friends decide to get to the heart of things and, in the forest, find Team Rocket restrained by webs and hanging from a tree. Ash, Misty, Brock, Morty, and the researcher begin to battle with the Bug Pokémon. Just when it seems as if there is no hope an unsuspected ally appears.</i>


When the gang gets there, Eusine stops them, saying they are not allowed in. Morty comes out and Ash asks him what's going on. Morty first says that Ho-Oh must be nearby, the bells only ring at that time. Later in the forest, Team Rocket is surrounded by {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, which seem angry over them. They all fire a {{m|String Shot}} at Team Rocket. Morty explains the situation later at his [[Gym]]. The bells were recovered after Ho-Oh burned the Burnt Tower. The bells are supposed to summon Ho-Oh. Morty goes on telling about how {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}}, and {{p|Suicune}} were also born from the flames, thunder and rain in the [[Burned Tower]]. Ash mentions seeing Suicune, but just to make sure, he points it out in a book. Eusine gets angry, claiming that Ash is a liar for claiming to have seen both Ho-Oh and Suicune and challenges Ash to a [[Pokémon battle]].  
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} rest at the {{ci|Ecruteak}} [[Pokémon Center]] and they discuss the route to [[Mahogany Town]]. All of a sudden, they hear a weird noise that's coming from the outside. They see [[Nurse Joy]] and {{p|Chansey}} run by. Nurse Joy says that there is something up with the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. [[Morty]] notices this too, and is greeted by his friend [[Eusine]]. Both venture inside the tower to investigate, and they notice a set of gold bells are vibrating. They go up onto the ninth floor, which houses the special [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]], and notice that the bells are missing. Morty orders his {{TP|Morty|Gengar}} to find the culprits. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} celebrates their little steal in the surrounding forest, thinking that they will get some [[Legendary Pokémon]] now. [[James]] explains that when the bells ring, it is supposed to summon {{an|Ho-Oh}}. So, they start shaking the bells, but no sound is coming out. [[Jessie]] grabs them and swings them around, but one slips out and breaks on a rock. All of a sudden, an eerie wind begins to blow, and the Tin Tower's bells fall silent.


Ash is a little lost here as why Eusine wants to battle him, but he goes ahead anyway. Eusine sends out {{p|Alakazam}}. Ash is not sure now he can win this one, but he tells Pikachu to start off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Before Pikachu can even get a chance at releasing the electricity, someone comes in and tells Morty that something is wrong at the Tin Tower. They all go out and see that Tin Tower is covered with webs! They try to go check it out but a group of {{p|Tangela}} stops them, then an army of {{p|Parasect}} use {{m|Spore}}. They head back inside and check out the town from the windows. Ash tells everyone to look out from his window, seeing the whole town is covered by webs. They have no other choice now but to break through the Pokémon. Ash heads back out, but now the Parasect are much closer. Everyone else comes out, and Gengar pops in front and uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} on them, stopping them.  
The group arrives at the Tin Tower, but Eusine blocks their path. Morty appears and is glad to see Ash [[EP182|again]], remarking his arrival is almost prophetic. He informs Eusine that Ash saw a Ho-Oh when he [[EP001|first began his journey]]. Eusine instantly frowns at Ash. Morty takes everyone back to his place where he shows them all a scroll depicting the ancient Crystal Bells. He explains that the bells contained within the Tin Tower were recovered from the [[Burned Tower]] after it was destroyed 300 years ago. Eusine declares that the ringing of the bells today indicates that Ho-Oh still watches over everyone. He adds that Ho-Oh's anger will only melt away when the hearts of humans and Pokémon alike become one. Eusine explains that Ho-Oh sent three incarnations of the north wind, volcanoes, and thunder, to maintain the peace, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Raikou}} respectively. Ash declares that he [[EP117|met Suicune]], and he points it out in a book with confidence. Eusine is infuriated, having spent a lot of his time tracking [[Legendary Pokémon]], and declares Ash a liar. He challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}} to prove his worth. Meanwhile, in the forest, Team Rocket is surrounded by angry {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. {{MTR}} translates and reveals the [[wild Pokémon]] are angry at them for breaking one of the Crystal Bells. The Pokémon all fire a {{m|String Shot}} at Team Rocket.


They go through the forest, a few wall of webs stopping them. Ash has {{p|Cyndaquil}} burn them down and they continue. After awhile, they see Team Rocket, tied up with a bunch of webs. Morty finds the bells, but Tangela block him. Spinarak and Ariados come down and shoot a String Shot at them. Eusine sends out Alakazam, who uses {{m|Reflect}} to protect them, but a Tangela whips Alakazam, nailing him in one hit. Ash tries to persuade the Pokémon, but a Tangela attempts to whip him as well. Just before the attack contacted, something runs by that stops the Pokémon. Soon all the Pokémon start to flee from the area, and a shiny wind begins to blow, making the webs in the forest disappear. The shadow appears and reveals itself... it's Suicune! Jessie, knowing that Suicune is a rare Pokémon, sends out Arbok in an attempt to catch it; however, Suicune just releases a beam at them, causing an explosion. Suicune later finds a cliff to stand on, and Ash runs to it. Now, Eusine finds this a good time to fulfill his dream of catching Suicune as he sends out Alakazam. The Alakazam starts off with {{m|Disable}}, but Suicune blocks it with a barrier, and just before Alakazam can do another attack, Suicune uses {{m|Roar}}, sending Alakazam back into its [[Poké Ball]]. Afterwards, Suicune disappears; all that's left is a rainbow. The whole city of Ecruteak and the forest become clear of the webs.  
Ash is confused as to why Eusine wants to battle him, but he accepts anyway. The match takes place inside the [[Ecruteak Gym]]. Eusine sends out {{p|Alakazam}}. Ash is not sure if he can win this one, but he tells {{AP|Pikachu}} to start off with a {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Before Pikachu can attack, one of Morty's young apprentices rushes in and informs him that something is amiss at the Tin Tower. Everyone runs outside and they see that the Tin Tower is covered in webs. They rush towards the scene, but a group of {{p|Tangela}} stops them. An army of {{p|Parasect}} approach and the group retreats inside the Gym to avoid their potent {{m|Sleep Powder}} attacks. Ash and Eusine peer outside some windows where they notice that all of Ecruteak City is slowly becoming draped in webbing. Morty and Eusine refer back to the legend and fear that the stolen Crystal Bells has led to the current disturbances. They have no other choice now but to break through the Pokémon. Ash heads back out, but now the Parasect are much closer. Everyone else comes out, and Morty's Gengar pops in front and uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} on them, stopping them.


Everything's back to normal as Morty and the gang are back outside his Gym. Ash wonders where Eusine went, Morty explains he's off searching for Suicune, and it will probably be some time before he finds it again.
Ash has {{p|Cyndaquil}} use {{m|Flamethrower}} to burn through the String Shot webs. Gengar soon leads everyone through the forest to the stolen Crystal Bells, where they also discover Team Rocket entangled in the sticky threads. Morty rushes towards the bells on the ground, but he is nearly struck down by several {{m|Vine Whip}}s from the Tangela. {{an|Brock}} notices that there are only three bells, and {{an|Misty}} demands answers from Team Rocket. Meowth remarks that Jessie broke the fourth one. Ash tries to reason with the wild Pokémon, but they are too angry to listen to reason. {{p|Spinarak}} and {{p|Ariados}} drop down and shoot a String Shot at them. Eusine sends out Alakazam, who uses {{m|Reflect}} to protect everyone. A Tangela strikes Alakazam down with a single Vine Whip, forcing Eusine to recall it to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. Ash tries to persuade the Pokémon, but a Tangela attempts to whip him as well. Just before the attack hits, something runs by that stops the Pokémon. Soon all the Pokémon start to flee from the area, and a shiny wind begins to blow, making the webs in the forest disappear. The Rocket trio is also freed from their String Shot cocoons.
 
The shadow appears and reveals itself as {{OBP|Suicune|recurring}}. Jessie, knowing that Suicune is a rare Pokémon, sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} in an attempt to catch it. However, Suicune just fires an {{m|Aurora Beam}} in response, sending Team Rocket blasting off. Suicune stands atop a cliff and stares at its surroundings. Now, Eusine finds this a good time to fulfill his dream of catching Suicune. He defies Morty's opposition and sends out his Alakazam. Eusine has Alakazam start off with {{m|Disable}}, but Suicune blocks it with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Alakazam follows up with {{m|Confusion}}, but Suicune counters with a {{m|Roar}}, sending Alakazam back into its Poké Ball. The momentary distraction allows Suicune to simply vanish into thin air, much to Eusine's frustration. Morty and the others turn their attention to the sky and notice a large rainbow, which Morty declares is a symbol of Ho-Oh. Ecruteak City and the surrounding forest subsequently become clear of the webs.
 
Outside the Gym, Morty exchanges a handshake with Ash and wishes him all the best with his future Gym matches. Misty notices that Eusine is missing. Morty explains that Eusine has already left to search for Suicune. With the Crystal Bells safely secured inside the Tin Tower, Morty hopes that Ho-Oh will make an appearance sometime soon. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends begin to trek towards their next destination, Mahogany Town.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Morty]] again and also meet [[Eusine]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Morty]] again and also meet [[Eusine]] for the first time.
* Ash learns the legend of {{p|Ho-Oh}} and the three [[legendary beasts]].
* Ash learns the legend of {{p|Ho-Oh}} and the three [[Legendary beasts]].
* Ash sees {{p|Suicune}} again.
* Ash sees {{OBP|Suicune|recurring}} again.
* Ash and his friends leave [[Ecruteak City]] and head on to [[Mahogany Town]].
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{{animeevents}}


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====Humans====
====Humans====
* [[Eusine]]
* [[Eusine]]
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP227.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ([[Morty]]'s)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Morty|Gengar}})
* {{p|Alakazam}} ([[Eusine]]'s)
* {{p|Alakazam}} ([[Eusine]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}}; flame apparition; flashback)
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OBP|Suicune|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Raikou}} (flashback)
* {{p|Entei}} (flashback)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (multiple)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (multiple)
* {{p|Weedle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Weedle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Parasect}} (multiple)
* {{p|Parasect}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Tangela}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tangela}} (multiple)
* {{p|Noctowl}}
* {{p|Spinarak}} (multiple)
* {{p|Spinarak}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gligar}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gligar}} (multiple)
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Suicune|anime}})
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Noctowl}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* After Eusine tells the story of the three [[legendary beasts]], Ash says that he has seen {{p|Suicune}}. Ash could be referring to either the events of the [[M04|fourth movie]] or when he saw it {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Suicune|it}} in the first episode of the Johto series, ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''. However, since he didn't know what Pokémon he saw in the earlier episode, the Suicune he saw in the movie is more likely the one he refers to.
** Because of this, this is the fourth episode to refer to the events of a movie, the previous times being ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', and ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''.
* This episode can be found on the first [[Game Boy Advance Video|GBA video]].
* This episode can be found on the first [[Game Boy Advance Video|GBA video]].
* The English dub title for this episode is based on the novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway.
* The episode's English dub title is based on the novel ''{{wp|For Whom the Bell Tolls}}'' by Ernest Hemingway.
* It's unknown if the Crystal Bell was permanently destroyed, or the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}} rebuilt it.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll motto|variation}} of their motto.
* {{an|Brock}} says that {{m|Vine Whip}} is a [[special move|special attack]]. This is true for [[Generation II]], but in [[Generation IV]], when [[move]]s became [[physical move|physical]] and special regardless of their [[type]], this statement of then-truth is now outdated.
* Brock says that {{m|Vine Whip}} is a special attack. This is true for [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], but in [[Generation IV]] when attacks became physical and special regardless of their element, that statement of then-truth is now outdated.
* In one scene, [[Morty]] refers to the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] as the "Bell Tower", even though this wasn't the tower's official name until Generation IV.
* In one scene, Morty called the Tin Tower the Bell Tower even though back then, it was called the Tin Tower. The term Bell Tower wasn't official until Generation IV.
* Oddly, the [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-5/episode-18-05_18-for-ho-oh-the-bells-toll/ TV Episode Guide for this episode] goes out of its way not to mention Eusine by name, instead referring to him as "the researcher". Perhaps this is to avoid confusion, as the [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-0/episode-02-chronicles-02-the-legend-of-thunder-part-2/ TV Episode Guide for The Legend of Thunder!] refers to [[Eusine]] as "Eugene", as the special itself incorrectly did.
* What [[Jessie]] sings while swinging one of the bells is a song dedicated to the {{wp|Sanzu River}}.
* This episode marks the first time a Generation II Pokémon is featured in the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]] session.
* Large coverage of {{wp|Censorship of Japanese media in South Korea|elements of Japanese culture}} caused this episode to be [[banned episodes|banned]] in {{pmin|South Korea}}.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* As one of the Crystal Bells break, Jessie can be seen holding the other three bells, however, after it breaks, when it cuts to a shot of Jessie, James and Meowth, the bells are gone.
* As one of the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] break, [[Jessie]] can be seen holding the other three bells, however, after it breaks, when it cuts to a shot of Jessie, [[James]] and {{MTR}}, the bells are gone.
* When {{TRT}} gets blasted away by {{OBP|Suicune|recurring}}, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} disappears.
* When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are gathered around the table in [[Morty]]'s [[Ecruteak Gym|Gym]], the orange stripe on Ash's [[Bag|backpack]] is white.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Originally, when Ash and Eusine were about to begin their battle, Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. In the dub, the command was changed into {{m|ThunderShock}}.
* Originally, when {{Ash}} and [[Eusine]] were about to begin their {{pkmn|battle}}, Ash told {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. In the dub, the command was changed to {{m|Thunder Shock}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|水君與米那君！鳳王之傳說！|Suicune and Eusine! The Legend of Ho-oh!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|水君與米那君！鳳王之傳說！|Suicune and Eusine! The Legend of Ho-oh!}}
|de={{tt|Aufstand der Pokémon|Rebellion of the Pokémon}}
|de={{tt|Aufstand der Pokémon|Rebellion of the Pokémon}}
|nl={{tt|De Klok Luidt Voor Ho-Oh!|The Bells Toll For Ho-Oh!}}
|nl={{tt|De Klok Luidt Voor Ho-Oh!|The Bells Toll For Ho-Oh!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les cloches sacrées|The sacred bells}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les cloches sacrées !|The sacred bells!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Las campanas de Ho-Oh!|Ho-Oh's bells!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Por Ho-Oh suenan los cascabeles|For Ho-Oh the shells ring}}
|es_eu={{tt|Por Ho-Oh suenan los cascabeles|For Ho-Oh the shells ring}}
|pl={{tt|Kryształowe dzwony|Crystal bells}}
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  EP227  
スイクンとミナキ！ホウオウのでんせつ！！
Suicune and Minaki! The Legend of Houou!!
First broadcast
Japan December 6, 2001
United States September 25, 2002
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター (Whiteberry)
Ending 前向きロケット団！
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 福本潔 Kiyoshi Fukumoto
Assistant director 小野勝巳 Katsumi Ono
Animation director 徳田夢之介 Yumenosuke Tokuda
Additional credits

For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll! (Japanese: スイクンとミナキ！ホウオウのでんせつ！！ Suicune and Minaki! The Legend of Houou!!) is the 227th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 6, 2001, and in the United States on September 25, 2002.

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Blurb

When Ash, Misty, and Brock run to investigate a mysterious chorus of bells that spontaneously ring out, they chance to meet their old friend Morty and a Pokémon researcher of his acquaintance. Morty and the researcher discover that the sacred Crystal bells, which are said to ring when a legendary Ho-oh returns, are missing. Since the bells were also used to heal the Bug Pokémon living in that area, these Pokémon lash out against their human neighbors, covering the town with their webs. Ash and friends decide to get to the heart of things and, in the forest, find Team Rocket restrained by webs and hanging from a tree. Ash, Misty, Brock, Morty, and the researcher begin to battle with the Bug Pokémon. Just when it seems as if there is no hope an unsuspected ally appears.

Plot

Ash and his friends rest at the Ecruteak Pokémon Center and they discuss the route to Mahogany Town. All of a sudden, they hear a weird noise that's coming from the outside. They see Nurse Joy and Chansey run by. Nurse Joy says that there is something up with the Tin Tower. Morty notices this too, and is greeted by his friend Eusine. Both venture inside the tower to investigate, and they notice a set of gold bells are vibrating. They go up onto the ninth floor, which houses the special Crystal Bells, and notice that the bells are missing. Morty orders his Gengar to find the culprits. Meanwhile, Team Rocket celebrates their little steal in the surrounding forest, thinking that they will get some Legendary Pokémon now. James explains that when the bells ring, it is supposed to summon Ho-Oh. So, they start shaking the bells, but no sound is coming out. Jessie grabs them and swings them around, but one slips out and breaks on a rock. All of a sudden, an eerie wind begins to blow, and the Tin Tower's bells fall silent.

The group arrives at the Tin Tower, but Eusine blocks their path. Morty appears and is glad to see Ash again, remarking his arrival is almost prophetic. He informs Eusine that Ash saw a Ho-Oh when he first began his journey. Eusine instantly frowns at Ash. Morty takes everyone back to his place where he shows them all a scroll depicting the ancient Crystal Bells. He explains that the bells contained within the Tin Tower were recovered from the Burned Tower after it was destroyed 300 years ago. Eusine declares that the ringing of the bells today indicates that Ho-Oh still watches over everyone. He adds that Ho-Oh's anger will only melt away when the hearts of humans and Pokémon alike become one. Eusine explains that Ho-Oh sent three incarnations of the north wind, volcanoes, and thunder, to maintain the peace, Suicune, Entei, and Raikou respectively. Ash declares that he met Suicune, and he points it out in a book with confidence. Eusine is infuriated, having spent a lot of his time tracking Legendary Pokémon, and declares Ash a liar. He challenges Ash to a battle to prove his worth. Meanwhile, in the forest, Team Rocket is surrounded by angry Bug-type Pokémon. Meowth translates and reveals the wild Pokémon are angry at them for breaking one of the Crystal Bells. The Pokémon all fire a String Shot at Team Rocket.

Ash is confused as to why Eusine wants to battle him, but he accepts anyway. The match takes place inside the Ecruteak Gym. Eusine sends out Alakazam. Ash is not sure if he can win this one, but he tells Pikachu to start off with a Thunder Shock. Before Pikachu can attack, one of Morty's young apprentices rushes in and informs him that something is amiss at the Tin Tower. Everyone runs outside and they see that the Tin Tower is covered in webs. They rush towards the scene, but a group of Tangela stops them. An army of Parasect approach and the group retreats inside the Gym to avoid their potent Sleep Powder attacks. Ash and Eusine peer outside some windows where they notice that all of Ecruteak City is slowly becoming draped in webbing. Morty and Eusine refer back to the legend and fear that the stolen Crystal Bells has led to the current disturbances. They have no other choice now but to break through the Pokémon. Ash heads back out, but now the Parasect are much closer. Everyone else comes out, and Morty's Gengar pops in front and uses Confuse Ray on them, stopping them.

Ash has Cyndaquil use Flamethrower to burn through the String Shot webs. Gengar soon leads everyone through the forest to the stolen Crystal Bells, where they also discover Team Rocket entangled in the sticky threads. Morty rushes towards the bells on the ground, but he is nearly struck down by several Vine Whips from the Tangela. Brock notices that there are only three bells, and Misty demands answers from Team Rocket. Meowth remarks that Jessie broke the fourth one. Ash tries to reason with the wild Pokémon, but they are too angry to listen to reason. Spinarak and Ariados drop down and shoot a String Shot at them. Eusine sends out Alakazam, who uses Reflect to protect everyone. A Tangela strikes Alakazam down with a single Vine Whip, forcing Eusine to recall it to its Poké Ball. Ash tries to persuade the Pokémon, but a Tangela attempts to whip him as well. Just before the attack hits, something runs by that stops the Pokémon. Soon all the Pokémon start to flee from the area, and a shiny wind begins to blow, making the webs in the forest disappear. The Rocket trio is also freed from their String Shot cocoons.

The shadow appears and reveals itself as Suicune. Jessie, knowing that Suicune is a rare Pokémon, sends out Arbok in an attempt to catch it. However, Suicune just fires an Aurora Beam in response, sending Team Rocket blasting off. Suicune stands atop a cliff and stares at its surroundings. Now, Eusine finds this a good time to fulfill his dream of catching Suicune. He defies Morty's opposition and sends out his Alakazam. Eusine has Alakazam start off with Disable, but Suicune blocks it with a Mirror Coat. Alakazam follows up with Confusion, but Suicune counters with a Roar, sending Alakazam back into its Poké Ball. The momentary distraction allows Suicune to simply vanish into thin air, much to Eusine's frustration. Morty and the others turn their attention to the sky and notice a large rainbow, which Morty declares is a symbol of Ho-Oh. Ecruteak City and the surrounding forest subsequently become clear of the webs.

Outside the Gym, Morty exchanges a handshake with Ash and wishes him all the best with his future Gym matches. Misty notices that Eusine is missing. Morty explains that Eusine has already left to search for Suicune. With the Crystal Bells safely secured inside the Tin Tower, Morty hopes that Ho-Oh will make an appearance sometime soon. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends begin to trek towards their next destination, Mahogany Town.

Major events

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Debuts

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Pocket Monster TV

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Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Caterpie (US and international), Tangela (Japan)

Trivia

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