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* {{BMGf|79682|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|81568|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|98268|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
* [https://youtu.be/izwz5d4Fkr8 アイリスとキバゴ！] on the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel.
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'''Enter Iris and Axew!''' (Japanese: '''アイリスとキバゴ！''' ''Iris and {{tt|Kibago|Axew}}!'') is the second episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 659th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', on September 23, 2010, and in the United States on February 12, 2011, once again premiering after ''In The Shadow of Zekrom!''.
 
'''Enter Iris and Axew!''' (Japanese: '''アイリスとキバゴ！''' ''Iris and {{tt|Kibago|Axew}}!'') is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 659th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with [[BW001]], on September 23, 2010, and in the United States on February 12, 2011, once again premiering after ''In The Shadow of Zekrom!''.
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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
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After arriving in [[Unova]], having being struck by blue lightning from a thundercloud and losing to [[Trip]]'s {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} is now in [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab, and is being excessively charged by electricity. {{p|Oshawott}} watches from outside the room, while the two Professors, {{an|Professor Oak}} and Professor Juniper attempt to restore power to the lab's electronics. Meanwhile, a large blue lightning bolt continuously rains downwards, and the silhouette of the legendary Pokémon {{p|Zekrom}} is seen hiding within the clouds. Its wings glow bright blue and with a burst of energy, it flies up towards the sky.
<i>After being struck by lightning, Pikachu is having trouble using its Electric-type attacks...but a second strange thunderstorm heals the Pokémon just as quickly! Attributing the ordeal to the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, Professors Oak and Juniper agree that further research is needed.
 
Pikachu falls on all fours, screaming in pain. {{Ash}}, in an attempt to calm it down, immediately grabs Pikachu, and is shocked by the electricity. Immediately, the blue lightning and the black clouds disappears suddenly and the sky is calm once again. Ash falls back onto the ground, and [[Delia Ketchum|his mom]], out of concern, rushes to his side. Pikachu lies on the ground on its belly, its cheeks emitting sparks. The electronic systems in the lab then mysteriously regain power.
 
Mrs. Ketchum, followed by Oshawott who walks up to Ash, both express their concern over him. Ash reassures them and gets up immediately, apparently worried about Pikachu. The {{t|Electric}} Mouse Pokémon gets up on its feet, smiles and then charges its tail with electricity, showing Ash that it has recovered. In order to test out Pikachu's electricity further, Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}} on him. After Ash was given a decent shock from Pikachu, he comes to the conclusion that Pikachu is back to normal, before collapsing due to exhaustion.
 
Later that night, while having dinner together with Pikachu, his mother and {{an|Professor Oak}}, Ash announces that he wants to begin a new adventure in Unova, to be able to meet new Pokémon and make new friends, and will be challenging the [[Unova League]]. Approving of his decision, Professor Oak tells him that he will take good care of his other Pokémon while he is away, while Ash's mother advises Pikachu to look after Ash. Professor Oak, as a [[Pokémon Researcher|researcher]], then requests Ash to occasionally report to him about new Pokémon and discoveries. Right after their dinner, Professor Juniper gives him a [[Pokédex]] and five [[Poké Ball]]s, and tells him that the first [[Gym]] is at [[Striaton City]]. She also reminds him that he may meet his rival, [[Trip]], while on his journey.
 
As the sun rises in the morning, Ash is now prepared to leave for his journey. Meanwhile, Mrs. Ketchum, standing beside the two Professors, now rattles off a list of advice and to-dos for Ash on his journey. He tells her that he is not a small boy anymore, and when Professor Juniper informs him about the [[Pokémon Center]] after leaving the forest, he turns around and sets off, the three adults cheering him on. Oshawott watches from behind.


Ash walks into the forest, wondering what kind of Pokémon he will capture first. He then hears rustling from a bush he jogs past, and seeing something purple, he checks his Pokédex. The electronic gadget displays a picture of an {{p|Axew}}, apparently green in color. Talking about Axew's properties and behavior, Ash wonders why what he sees is so different from what it is being displayed. Nevertheless, without thinking, he throws a [[Poké Ball]], and it hits... a girl's head! The girl rises from the bush, enraged at being thought of as a Pokémon. Apparently, it was actually her purple hair that Ash had spotted while she was picking fruits. Ash immediately apologies for his actions. Accepting his apology, the girl raises the fruit she had picked to her hair and an Axew pops out, grabs the fruit and lands on the ground, eating it.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket has arrived in the Unova region, and prepares to launch an operation designed to steal both Zekrom and Pikachu! Ash is eager to start his new journey, and armed with a new Pokédex and new Poké Balls, our hero sets out to meet as many Unova Pokémon as he can. While trying to catch a Pidove, Ash runs into a girl named Iris and her Pokémon Axew. It doesn't take long for Team Rocket to launch a plot to steal Pikachu, Pidove, and Axew, too! Of course, Ash springs into action, battling his old enemies Jessie, James and Meowth. He gets some help from an unexpected source: Oshawott, who has been following Ash and Pikachu since they left Professor Juniper's lab. Before long, all the Pokémon are safely returned, while Team Rocket mysteriously vanishes.


As Pikachu walks forward towards Axew, it was spotted by the girl and was grabbed. She then starts playing with its cheeks, hugging it tightly and starts cuddling it. She asks Ash about Pikachu, and the two then formally introduce each other. The girl is actually named {{an|Iris}}. During the conversation, Pikachu struggles to breathe and discharges a lot of electricity, causing Iris to drop to the ground. Later on, Iris apologizes to Pikachu, and she questions Ash about the incident that happened yesterday. Upon hearing that Professor Juniper described the Pokémon as Zekrom, she starts further questioning him, but Ash and Pikachu, having spotted a {{p|Deerling}}, became distracted and chases after it.
The group visits the Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy restores Pikachu, Axew, and Pidove to perfect health. Iris admits that although Ash acts "like a kid," she is impressed with the way he sprang into action when saving their three Pokémon. And Ash wonders out loud why Oshawott helped them out the way it did...</i>


Somewhere in a cave, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} are reporting to {{an|Giovanni}}, who has learnt that their infiltration to the Unova region was successful. The {{TRT}} trio, plotting to capture Pikachu and a legendary Pokémon they had encountered, requests to have their Pokémon that they had left in the Headquarters. However, [[Matori]] interrupts, and tells them that using Pokémon that are not native to Unova would raise suspicions, so they will have to catch Pokémon only found in Unova. {{MTR}} then wonders if he will be alright, as he is not native to Unova. Giovanni takes his leave, and the three become very determined to succeed. Back at the HQ, Giovanni once again reaffirms his secretary's doubts by telling her that trusts the trio, and that he is sure that their operations will result in Unova's secret organization revealing themselves. Meanwhile, the trio are inspecting the 'Starter Kit' they have been sent (which comes with Poké Balls), when a colony of {{p|Woobat}} flies towards them.
==Plot==
Soon after arriving in [[Unova]], {{AP|Pikachu}} was struck by blue lightning from the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{OBP|Zekrom|recurring}}. Now in [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab, Pikachu is being treated for an electrical overcharge while Zekrom and its dark clouds have again appeared over [[Nuvema Town]]. {{an|Professor Oak}} and Professor Juniper attempt to restore power to the lab's electronics. {{Ash}}, in an attempt to calm him down, immediately grabs Pikachu but is shocked by the electricity. Immediately, the blue lightning and the black clouds disperse and the sky is calm once again. Ash falls back onto the floor, and {{Delia}} rushes to his side. Pikachu lies on the floor, his cheeks sparking and the electronic systems in the lab mysteriously regain power.


Back in the forest, Ash spots a herd of Deerling near a pond, and checks his Pokédex. Without thinking again, he throws a Poké Ball at one of them, to which it easily deflected with its head. Iris then teases Ash for not battling the Deerling first, to which Ash responds he was trying his luck. Ash is about to send Pikachu into battle when suddenly, one of the Deerling alerts the herd, and they all run away. Apparently, the Deerling was alerted because a scurry of {{p|Patrat}} was on a rampage, rather than it being due to Pikachu's presence.  
Delia, followed by {{AP|Oshawott}}, is concerned for Ash, who reassures them and gets up immediately, worried about Pikachu. The {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} gets up, smiles, and charges his tail with electricity, showing Ash he has recovered. To test out Pikachu's electricity further, Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}} on him. After Ash is given a decent shock from Pikachu, he concludes that Pikachu is back to normal, before collapsing due to exhaustion.


Night soon approaches and the sun begins to set. As Ash and Iris begins searching for food, Ash picks an apple from the tree and wonders if it could be eaten. However, Iris manages to obtain a mountain of apples from the same tree, significantly burying Ash and Pikachu underneath.
Later that night, while having dinner together with Pikachu, his mother, and Professor Oak, Ash announces that he wants to begin a new adventure in Unova, to be able to meet new Pokémon and make new friends, and will be challenging the [[Unova League]]. Approving his decision, Professor Oak tells him that he will take good care of his other Pokémon while he is away, while Ash's mother advises Pikachu to look after Ash. Professor Oak, as a [[Pokémon Professor|professor]], requests Ash to occasionally report to him about new Pokémon discoveries. Right after their dinner, Professor Juniper gives Ash a [[Pokédex]] and five {{i|Poké Ball}}s and tells him that the first [[Gym]] is at [[Striaton City]]. She also reminds him that he may meet his rival, [[Trip]], while on his {{pkmn|journey}}.


As night falls, Iris and Axew are sitting on the tree, while Ash and Pikachu are sitting on the ground, all four of them eating apples. They soon talk about yesterday's incident whereby Pikachu was unable to generate electric attacks due to Zekrom's mysterious powers. Iris then exclaims excitedly about encountering Zekrom, while Ash starts talking about the possibility of meeting mysterious Pokémon like Zekrom everywhere. Ash looks up, and realizes that Iris and Axew had fallen asleep.  
As the sun rises the next morning, Ash is now prepared to leave for his journey. Meanwhile, Delia, standing beside the two Professors, now rattles off a list of advice and to-dos for Ash on his journey. He tells her that he is not a young boy anymore, and when Professor Juniper informs him about the [[Pokémon Center]] after leaving the forest, he turns around and sets off, the three adults cheering him on. Oshawott watches from behind.


Ash and Pikachu begin admiring the brilliant, star-filled night sky, when a shooting star, a symbol of good luck, runs across their field of vision. The two soon become excited about their journey, and as they drown themselves in a babble of energized chatter, Oshawott appears from behind a bush, oblivious to the two of them...
Ash walks into the forest, wondering what kind of Pokémon he will catch first before he hears rustling from a bush and sees something purple, he checks his Pokédex. The electronic gadget displays a picture of an {{p|Axew}}, apparently green in color, which leaves Ash confused. Despite this, he throws a Poké Ball, and it hits a girl's head. The girl rises from the bush, enraged at being thought of as a Pokémon. Ash immediately apologizes for his actions. Accepting his apology, the girl raises the fruit she had picked to her hair and an Axew pops out, grabs the fruit, and jumps to the ground, eating it. As Pikachu walks towards Axew, the girl excitedly picks him up and starts playing with his cheeks, hugging him tightly. She admits Pikachu is unusual in Unova, before introducing herself as {{an|Iris}}. During the conversation, Iris continues squeezing Pikachu, who struggles to breathe and discharges a lot of electricity, shocking Iris and causing her to drop to the ground. Later on, Iris apologizes to Pikachu, and she questions Ash about the incident that happened yesterday. Hearing that Professor Juniper described the Pokémon as Zekrom, she gets even more curious, but Ash and Pikachu, spotting a {{p|Deerling}}, become distracted and chase after it.


The next day, Ash wakes to find Iris missing, but nevertheless continues with his journey. He sees a {{p|Pidove}} flying above the forest, checks his Pokédex, then starts chasing after it. Reaching a clearing where a flock of Pidove had gathered, Ash tells Pikachu to engage the one closest to it. Pikachu, using its super-effective Thunderbolt against Pidove, causes it to faint. However, when Ash is about to throw a Poké Ball, the enraged flock of Pidove attacks Ash and Pikachu with {{m|Air Cutter}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, buying enough time for the fainted Pidove to recover and flee. As the entire flock of Pidove flee, Ash starts feeling dejected, until one particular Pidove walks in front of Ash and starts pecking at the ground.
Somewhere in a cave, the [[Team Rocket trio]] reports to {{an|Giovanni}} that they have successfully infiltrated the Unova region. Plotting to capture Pikachu and a Legendary Pokémon they had encountered, the trio requests to have the Pokémon that they had left in the Headquarters. However, [[Matori]] interrupts, and tells them that using Pokémon that are not native to Unova would raise suspicions, so they will have to catch Pokémon only found in Unova. {{MTR}} wonders if he will be alright, as he is not native to Unova. Giovanni takes his leave, and the three become very determined to succeed. Back at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, Giovanni once again reaffirms his secretary's doubts, though he is sure that their operations will result in [[Team Plasma|Unova's secret organization]] revealing themselves. Meanwhile, the trio is inspecting the 'Starter Kit' they have been sent which comes with Poké Balls when a colony of {{p|Woobat}} flies towards them.


Grabbing this opportunity, Ash commands Pikachu to use Quick Attack, and Pidove is sent flying across the ground. It then manages to get onto its feet, recovers and tries to regain an awareness of its surroundings. As it was doing so, Pikachu jumps into the air and its tail hardens into block of shiny metal. With one fell swoop, it lands its {{m|Iron Tail}} attack on Pidove, causing it to fall back onto its belly. Ash quickly throws a Poké Ball, and Pidove turns into a red blob of energy that is soon drawn into the red-white sphere. The ball lands on the ground, and starts tethering back and forth. Ash and Pikachu watches quietly, waiting for the indication on the Poké Ball to signify Pidove's capture. For a moment Ash thought he had caught it, but the Poké Ball eventually burst open and Pidove escapes into the air.
Back in the forest, Ash spots a herd of Deerling near a pond and checks his Pokédex. He throws a Poké Ball, which is easily deflected. Iris teases Ash for not battling the Deerling first, to which Ash responds he was trying his luck even though he hasn't done so in a while. Ash is about to send Pikachu into battle when one of the Deerling alerts the herd, and they all run away. They soon realize the cause of the fleeing: an incoming scurry of rampant {{p|Patrat}}.


Now, in retaliation, Pidove attacks Pikachu with {{m|Gust}}, Quick Attack and then an Air Cutter. Confident of itself, it attempts to finish Pikachu off with a second Quick Attack. This time, however, Pikachu jumps into the air in time and dodges it, and Pidove flies uncontrollably in the air, hitting a nearby tree. Pikachu then prepares a Thunderbolt attack as Pidove gets up, trying to avoid the attack, but fails - it was hit and became unconscious. Ash throws a Poké Ball again, Pidove turns into a red globe of energy and is, once again, drawn into the ball. The ball drops and shakes, Ash waits in anticipation. Will he be able to catch it? The red light soon disappears, and the ball stops moving. Ash has caught {{AP|Pidove}}!
Night soon approaches and the sun begins to set. As Ash and Iris begin searching for food, Ash picks an apple from the tree and wonders if it could be eaten. Iris manages to obtain a mountain of apples from the same tree. As night falls, Iris and Axew are sitting in the tree, while Ash and Pikachu sit beneath it, all four eating apples. They soon talk about [[BW001|yesterday's incident]] with Zekrom. Iris exclaims excitedly about encountering Zekrom, while Ash looks forward to the possibility of meeting mysterious Pokémon like Zekrom everywhere. Ash looks up and realizes that Iris and Axew have fallen asleep. Ash and Pikachu begin admiring the brilliant, star-filled night sky, when a shooting star, a symbol of good luck, runs across their field of vision. The two soon become excited about their journey, and as they exchange energized chatter, Oshawott appears from behind a bush, oblivious to the two of them.


As Ash and Pikachu celebrate the success of their first capture in Unova, Iris shows up with an apple, saying that his celebration over catching a Pidove is typical of a small child's behavior. Ash then exclaims that he now has a new partner when competing in the Unova League. During the conversation, Axew splits the apple given by Iris and shares it with Pikachu. However, before the two Pokémon could finish eating, a pair of mechanical hands grabs them. Ash and Iris turn around to find the Team Rocket trio, standing beside the 'hands'-machine and reciting their new [[Team Rocket mottos#Unova|motto]].  
The next day, Ash wakes to find Iris missing but continues with his journey. He sees a {{p|Pidove}} flying above the forest, checks his Pokédex, and decides to catch it before giving chase. Reaching a clearing where a flock of Pidove has gathered, Ash tells Pikachu to engage the closest one. Pikachu, using a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Thunderbolt against Pidove, causes it to faint. However, when Ash is about to throw a Poké Ball, the enraged flock of Pidove attacks them with {{m|Air Cutter}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, buying enough time for the fainted Pidove to recover and flee. As the entire flock flies off, Ash notes that catching Pokémon is never easy, before realizing that a single Pidove has remained behind.


Iris questions who Team Rocket are, and she soon realizes that they are a group of people who steal Pokémon for their evil ambitions and aim to conquer the world. Iris immediately demands Team Rocket to return her Axew, but she also notices that Meowth is able to talk. As she is amazed, Meowth then self-proclaims that is it far more intelligent than all {{p|Meowth|other Meowth}}. Team Rocket then places Pikachu and Axew in a glass cage, forcing Ash to send out Pidove. In an attempt to show how strong Pokémon from [[Kanto]] are, Jessie sends Meowth to battle, who attempted to use {{m|Fury Swipes}}. With great flaps of its wings, Pidove sends Meowth flying backwards with a {{m|Gust}} attack. Jessie then sends out a bat-like Pokémon which she had captured: {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}} (She only learns of the name only when Iris announces it).  Woobat starts attacking Pidove with an {{m|Air Slash}}, but Pidove evades the attack and charges at Woobat with a Quick Attack. Woobat dodges to the side, turns around and uses Gust, knocking Pidove down. Pidove hits the ground and faints, and Woobat is recalled by its owner.
Seizing this opportunity, Ash commands Pikachu to use Quick Attack, and Pidove is sent flying across the ground. She manages to get onto her feet, recovers, and tries to regain an awareness of her surroundings. As she is doing so, Pikachu jumps into the air and lands an {{m|Iron Tail}} attack on Pidove, knocking her down. Ash quickly throws a Poké Ball. For a moment Ash thinks he's caught her, but Pidove breaks free. Pidove attacks Pikachu with {{m|Gust}}, Quick Attack, and an Air Cutter. Confident, she attempts to finish Pikachu off with another Quick Attack but Pikachu jumps into the air in time to dodge. The surprised Pidove flies straight into a tree. Pikachu prepares a Thunderbolt as Pidove gets up, trying and failing to avoid the attack. Ash throws the Poké Ball again and catches {{AP|Pidove}}. As Ash and Pikachu celebrate the success of their first catch in Unova, Iris shows up with an apple, saying that his celebration over catching a Pidove is typical of a small child's behavior. Ash exclaims that he now has a new partner to compete alongside in the Unova League. During the conversation, Axew splits the apple from Iris and shares it with Pikachu. Before the two Pokémon can finish eating, a pair of mechanical hands grab them.


James then prepares a purple {{wp|Balloon (aircraft)|balloon}}, ready to escape from Ash and Iris. Desperate, Ash and Iris both climb a nearby tree  and Ash jumps off from the top, ready to grab the glass box that was hanging steadily underneath the balloon. However, he misses and falls back all the way to the ground. Seemingly hopeless at rescuing Pikachu and Axew, Oshawott suddenly appears from nowhere and throws its scalchop at Team Rocket's balloon. Air escapes from their balloon and they now descend downwards towards the ground, eventually shattering the box which contains Pikachu and Axew. As the box breaks open and the captured Pokémon fly out, both Ash and Iris jump forward to catch their Pokémon, while Oshawott catches its scalchop, places it back at its belly, and jumps for joy.
Ash and Iris turn around to find the Team Rocket trio, standing beside the 'hands'-machine and reciting their new [[Team Rocket motto#Pokémon the Series: Black & White|motto]]. Iris questions who Team Rocket is, and after learning about their evil ambitions, she immediately demands Team Rocket to return her Axew. She also notices that {{MTR}} can talk, and the Scratch Cat Pokémon proclaims that he's far more intelligent than all {{p|Meowth|other Meowth}}. Team Rocket places Pikachu and Axew in a glass box, forcing Ash to send out Pidove. In an attempt to show how strong Pokémon from [[Kanto]] are, Jessie sends Meowth to battle, who attempts to use {{m|Fury Swipes}}. Pidove sends Meowth flying backward with {{m|Gust}}. [[Jessie]] sends out her newly caught {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}. Pidove evades the Woobat's {{m|Air Slash}} and charges at him with Quick Attack. Woobat dodges to the side, turns around, and uses Gust, [[Fainting|knocking out]] Pidove, and Jessie [[recall]]s Woobat.


However, Team Rocket will not retreat without a fight. As Ash and Iris refuse to hand over their Pokémon, Ash tells Pikachu to attack with Thunderbolt. Jessie immediately sends out Woobat, and the Bat Pokémon uses Air Slash on Pikachu and Axew before Pikachu's electric attack could hit. For a second time, Jessie tells Woobat to use Air Slash. Just before Woobat could perform its attack, Oshawott jumps in front of the two Pokémon and uses {{m|Water Gun}} on Woobat, sending it flying towards Team Rocket. Pikachu gets up. With a surge of electricity, it charges itself and attempts to run its {{m|Volt Tackle}} into Team Rocket. However, James throws a smoke bomb and a smoke curtain is formed, causing Pikachu to run into the smoke. When the smoke has cleared, however, Team Rocket had already disappeared. Pikachu and Axew, tired and exhausted, faint and collapse onto the ground. Ash grabs Pikachu and thanks Oshawott. Then, together with Iris, they both rush to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Oshawott stares blankly as they disappeared into the distance, puzzled as to what had happened.
[[James]] prepares a {{wp|Balloon (aircraft)|hot air balloon}} for their escape. Desperate, Ash and Iris both climb a nearby tree and Ash leaps to the rescue. However, he misses the glass capsule and falls to the ground. Things seem hopeless until Oshawott suddenly appears from nowhere and throws his scalchop at Team Rocket's balloon, causing it to crash which shatters the glass box. As the Pokémon are thrown clear, both Ash and Iris jump forward to catch their Pokémon, while Oshawott catches his scalchop, places it back on his belly, and jumps for joy. However, Team Rocket will not retreat without a fight. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Jessie immediately sends out Woobat and the Bat Pokémon uses Air Slash, which hits Pikachu and Axew first. Jessie orders another Air Slash, but just before Woobat can attack, Oshawott jumps in front of the two Pokémon and uses {{m|Water Gun}} on Woobat, sending him flying toward Team Rocket. Pikachu gets up and breaks into a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but James throws a smoke bomb, allowing Team Rocket to make a clean getaway. Pikachu and Axew collapse onto the ground from exhaustion. Ash grabs Pikachu and thanks Oshawott, before he and Iris rush off to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Oshawott stares blankly as they disappear into the distance, puzzled as to what had happened.


Later that evening, Ash's Pikachu and Pidove and Iris' Axew were healed at the Pokémon Center. [[Nurse Joy]] exclaims that it is the first time she had seen and healed a Pikachu, and Ash makes his introduction. As she learns that Ash is from [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Kanto]] region and it is his first time visiting an Unova Pokémon Center, she formally welcomes him on behalf of all Pokémon Centers. Iris then thanks Ash for helping her rescue Axew, but Ash says that Oshawott should be thanked instead. As Ash wonders why Oshawott had helped them, the Sea Otter Pokémon secretly peeps into the Pokémon Center and observes Ash...
Later that evening, Pikachu, Pidove, and Axew are released from treatment at the Pokémon Center. [[Nurse Joy]] exclaims that it's the first time she's treated a Pikachu, and Ash introduces himself. As a [[Kanto]] region Trainer and his first visit to a Unova Pokémon Center, she formally welcomes him on behalf of all the Pokémon Centers. Iris thanks Ash for helping her rescue Axew, but Ash says that Oshawott is the true hero. As Ash wonders why Oshawott had helped them, the Sea Otter Pokémon peeps into the Pokémon Center and observes Ash from a distance.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{p|Zekrom}} appears again, and {{AP|Pikachu}} recovers his electric powers.
[[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|220px|Ash's new Pokédex]]
* {{Ash}} decides to remain in [[Unova]] and challenge its Pokémon League.
[[File:Ash catches Pidove.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Pidove]]
* {{p|Zekrom}} appears again, and {{AP|Pikachu}} recovers his {{t|Electric}} powers.
* {{Ash}} decides to remain in [[Unova]] and challenge its [[Unova League|Pokémon League]].
* Ash leaves his [[Sinnoh]] Pokémon under {{an|Professor Oak}}'s care.
* Ash receives a new [[Pokédex]] and five {{i|Poké Ball}}s from [[Professor Juniper]].
* Ash learns the first Unova League [[Gym]] is in [[Striaton City]].
* Ash learns the first Unova League [[Gym]] is in [[Striaton City]].
* Ash meets a mysterious girl named {{an|Iris}} and her {{TP|Iris|Axew}}.
* Ash meets a mysterious girl named {{an|Iris}} and her {{TP|Iris|Axew}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have left all their Pokémon at Team Rocket's Headquarters.
* Iris decides to follow Ash on his {{pkmn|journey}}.
* Ash captures a {{AP|Pidove}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have left all of their Pokémon at {{an|Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket's Headquarters}}.
* Jessie captures a {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}.
* Ash tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Deerling}}.
* Team Rocket changes to a new [[Team Rocket mottos#Unova|motto]].
* Ash catches a {{AP|Pidove}}.
* Jessie catches a {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}.
* Iris encounters {{TRT}} for the first time.
* {{AP|Professor Juniper's Oshawott|Oshawott}} is revealed to know {{m|Water Gun}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Trip]] (flashback)
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Matori]]
* [[Matori]]
* [[Trip]] (flashback)


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW002.png|200px|thumb|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP BW002.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Oshawott}}
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Oshawott}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Trip|Servine}}; flashback)
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Trip|Servine}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zekrom}}
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Ash's Oshawott|Juniper's]])
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Ash's Oshawott|Juniper's]])
* {{p|Deerling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Zekrom}} ({{OBP|Zekrom|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Deerling}} (Spring form; multiple)
* {{p|Woobat}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Woobat}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: [[Poké Ball]]s
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: [[Poké Ball]]s
* Even though she debuted in the [[BW001|previous episode]], Iris is officially introduced in this episode.
* Even though she debuted in the [[BW001|previous episode]], {{an|Iris}} is officially introduced in this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of the redesigned [[Nurse Joy]].
* This and the previous episode are the first episodes to air in Japan after the earliest releases of {{game|Black and White|s}} in Japan, {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong, and Taiwan}}.
* This is the second time James has no Pokémon on hand and the first time Jessie had no Pokémon on hand.
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Unova]] [[Nurse Joy]] design.
** Also, as of this episode, this is the longest time a Trainer has gone without having a Pokémon on hand, [[James's Yamask|lasting for]] [[BW025|23 episodes]]. In the previous occurrence, ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', James had no Pokémon briefly, right before catching {{TP|James|Cacnea}} at the end of the episode.
* This is the second time [[James]] has no Pokémon on hand, and the first time for [[Jessie]].
* Team Rocket's balloon has been redesigned from a Meowth to a purple balloon.
* {{TRT}}'s balloon has been redesigned from a {{p|Meowth}} to a purple balloon.
* As of this episode, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is no longer a member of the main cast.
** This episode is the only appearance of the purple balloon.
* The English dub of this episode aired as a one-hour special along with ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' making it the first time more than one new episode premiered during the same day since ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' aired together back on February 1, 2008.
* As of this episode, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is no longer a member of the main cast until ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.
* The English [[dub]] of this episode aired as a one-hour special along with ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. This makes it the first time more than one new episode premiered during the same day since ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' aired together back on February 1, 2008.
* Music from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' is used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' is used as background music.
*This episode, like [[BW001]], was aired in Italy on DisneyXD one day after the American airing.
* This and the previous episode were aired in Italy on Disney XD one day after the American airing.
**This marks the first time a episode is aired in Italy one day after the American airing.
** This marks the first time an episode is aired in Italy one day after the American airing.
* Ash captured a Pidove and Jessie captured a Woobat, oddly, these Pokémon swarm in Nuvema Town after the player goes out whether in day or night.
* {{Ash}} catches a {{AP|Pidove}} and Jessie catches a {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, but oddly enough, these Pokémon swarm in [[Nuvema Town]] after the player goes out, whether in day or night.
* When Pidove first breaks free of the {{i|Poké Ball}}, Ash exclaims "I almost had it too!" This is likely a reference to the {{pkmn|games}}, where a similar message is displayed when a Pokémon breaks free of a Poké Ball after two or three shakes, depending on the [[generation]].
* This marks the first time when Ash has received a new [[Pokédex]] from someone other than {{an|Professor Oak}}.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Team Rocket capture Pikachu and Axew, Pikachu is shown to be held in the left arm and Axew in the right. Later they are shown in the opposite arms.
* Before Ash catches Pidove, he flips [[Ash's hat|his hat]] backwards, but when Ash picks the {{i|Poké Ball}} up, his hat is facing forwards.
* When Team Rocket captures {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, Pikachu is held in the left arm and Axew is held the right. Later on, they are shown in the opposite arms.
* After Iris says "Axew isn't yours. It's mine", Pikachu's right cheek is missing.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Professor Oak wants Ash to report to him about the new Pokémon he meets. In the original Japanese version, he specifies that he wants to hear about the unusual and rare Pokémon Ash encounters.
* In the English dub, {{Delia}} asks Ash if he has clean underwear. In the original Japanese version, she asks him if he forgot anything.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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← BW001 : In the Shadow of Zekrom!
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BW003 : A Sandile Gusher of Change! →
Enter Iris and Axew!
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BW002   EP659
アイリスとキバゴ！
Iris and Kibago!
First broadcast
Japan September 23, 2010
United States February 12, 2011
English themes
Opening Black and White
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ベストウイッシュ！
Ending 心のファンファーレ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard 金崎貴臣 Takaomi Kanasaki
Assistant director 矢嶋哲生 Tetsuo Yajima
Animation director 小山知洋 Tomohiro Koyama
Additional credits

Enter Iris and Axew! (Japanese: アイリスとキバゴ！ Iris and Kibago!) is the second episode of Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and the 659th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with BW001, on September 23, 2010, and in the United States on February 12, 2011, once again premiering after In The Shadow of Zekrom!.

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Blurb

After being struck by lightning, Pikachu is having trouble using its Electric-type attacks...but a second strange thunderstorm heals the Pokémon just as quickly! Attributing the ordeal to the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, Professors Oak and Juniper agree that further research is needed.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has arrived in the Unova region, and prepares to launch an operation designed to steal both Zekrom and Pikachu! Ash is eager to start his new journey, and armed with a new Pokédex and new Poké Balls, our hero sets out to meet as many Unova Pokémon as he can. While trying to catch a Pidove, Ash runs into a girl named Iris and her Pokémon Axew. It doesn't take long for Team Rocket to launch a plot to steal Pikachu, Pidove, and Axew, too! Of course, Ash springs into action, battling his old enemies Jessie, James and Meowth. He gets some help from an unexpected source: Oshawott, who has been following Ash and Pikachu since they left Professor Juniper's lab. Before long, all the Pokémon are safely returned, while Team Rocket mysteriously vanishes.

The group visits the Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy restores Pikachu, Axew, and Pidove to perfect health. Iris admits that although Ash acts "like a kid," she is impressed with the way he sprang into action when saving their three Pokémon. And Ash wonders out loud why Oshawott helped them out the way it did...

Plot

Soon after arriving in Unova, Pikachu was struck by blue lightning from the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom. Now in Professor Juniper's lab, Pikachu is being treated for an electrical overcharge while Zekrom and its dark clouds have again appeared over Nuvema Town. Professor Oak and Professor Juniper attempt to restore power to the lab's electronics. Ash, in an attempt to calm him down, immediately grabs Pikachu but is shocked by the electricity. Immediately, the blue lightning and the black clouds disperse and the sky is calm once again. Ash falls back onto the floor, and Delia rushes to his side. Pikachu lies on the floor, his cheeks sparking and the electronic systems in the lab mysteriously regain power.

Delia, followed by Oshawott, is concerned for Ash, who reassures them and gets up immediately, worried about Pikachu. The Mouse Pokémon gets up, smiles, and charges his tail with electricity, showing Ash he has recovered. To test out Pikachu's electricity further, Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and Volt Tackle on him. After Ash is given a decent shock from Pikachu, he concludes that Pikachu is back to normal, before collapsing due to exhaustion.

Later that night, while having dinner together with Pikachu, his mother, and Professor Oak, Ash announces that he wants to begin a new adventure in Unova, to be able to meet new Pokémon and make new friends, and will be challenging the Unova League. Approving his decision, Professor Oak tells him that he will take good care of his other Pokémon while he is away, while Ash's mother advises Pikachu to look after Ash. Professor Oak, as a professor, requests Ash to occasionally report to him about new Pokémon discoveries. Right after their dinner, Professor Juniper gives Ash a Pokédex and five Poké Balls and tells him that the first Gym is at Striaton City. She also reminds him that he may meet his rival, Trip, while on his journey.

As the sun rises the next morning, Ash is now prepared to leave for his journey. Meanwhile, Delia, standing beside the two Professors, now rattles off a list of advice and to-dos for Ash on his journey. He tells her that he is not a young boy anymore, and when Professor Juniper informs him about the Pokémon Center after leaving the forest, he turns around and sets off, the three adults cheering him on. Oshawott watches from behind.

Ash walks into the forest, wondering what kind of Pokémon he will catch first before he hears rustling from a bush and sees something purple, he checks his Pokédex. The electronic gadget displays a picture of an Axew, apparently green in color, which leaves Ash confused. Despite this, he throws a Poké Ball, and it hits a girl's head. The girl rises from the bush, enraged at being thought of as a Pokémon. Ash immediately apologizes for his actions. Accepting his apology, the girl raises the fruit she had picked to her hair and an Axew pops out, grabs the fruit, and jumps to the ground, eating it. As Pikachu walks towards Axew, the girl excitedly picks him up and starts playing with his cheeks, hugging him tightly. She admits Pikachu is unusual in Unova, before introducing herself as Iris. During the conversation, Iris continues squeezing Pikachu, who struggles to breathe and discharges a lot of electricity, shocking Iris and causing her to drop to the ground. Later on, Iris apologizes to Pikachu, and she questions Ash about the incident that happened yesterday. Hearing that Professor Juniper described the Pokémon as Zekrom, she gets even more curious, but Ash and Pikachu, spotting a Deerling, become distracted and chase after it.

Somewhere in a cave, the Team Rocket trio reports to Giovanni that they have successfully infiltrated the Unova region. Plotting to capture Pikachu and a Legendary Pokémon they had encountered, the trio requests to have the Pokémon that they had left in the Headquarters. However, Matori interrupts, and tells them that using Pokémon that are not native to Unova would raise suspicions, so they will have to catch Pokémon only found in Unova. Meowth wonders if he will be alright, as he is not native to Unova. Giovanni takes his leave, and the three become very determined to succeed. Back at Team Rocket HQ, Giovanni once again reaffirms his secretary's doubts, though he is sure that their operations will result in Unova's secret organization revealing themselves. Meanwhile, the trio is inspecting the 'Starter Kit' they have been sent which comes with Poké Balls when a colony of Woobat flies towards them.

Back in the forest, Ash spots a herd of Deerling near a pond and checks his Pokédex. He throws a Poké Ball, which is easily deflected. Iris teases Ash for not battling the Deerling first, to which Ash responds he was trying his luck even though he hasn't done so in a while. Ash is about to send Pikachu into battle when one of the Deerling alerts the herd, and they all run away. They soon realize the cause of the fleeing: an incoming scurry of rampant Patrat.

Night soon approaches and the sun begins to set. As Ash and Iris begin searching for food, Ash picks an apple from the tree and wonders if it could be eaten. Iris manages to obtain a mountain of apples from the same tree. As night falls, Iris and Axew are sitting in the tree, while Ash and Pikachu sit beneath it, all four eating apples. They soon talk about yesterday's incident with Zekrom. Iris exclaims excitedly about encountering Zekrom, while Ash looks forward to the possibility of meeting mysterious Pokémon like Zekrom everywhere. Ash looks up and realizes that Iris and Axew have fallen asleep. Ash and Pikachu begin admiring the brilliant, star-filled night sky, when a shooting star, a symbol of good luck, runs across their field of vision. The two soon become excited about their journey, and as they exchange energized chatter, Oshawott appears from behind a bush, oblivious to the two of them.

The next day, Ash wakes to find Iris missing but continues with his journey. He sees a Pidove flying above the forest, checks his Pokédex, and decides to catch it before giving chase. Reaching a clearing where a flock of Pidove has gathered, Ash tells Pikachu to engage the closest one. Pikachu, using a super-effective Thunderbolt against Pidove, causes it to faint. However, when Ash is about to throw a Poké Ball, the enraged flock of Pidove attacks them with Air Cutter and Quick Attack, buying enough time for the fainted Pidove to recover and flee. As the entire flock flies off, Ash notes that catching Pokémon is never easy, before realizing that a single Pidove has remained behind.

Seizing this opportunity, Ash commands Pikachu to use Quick Attack, and Pidove is sent flying across the ground. She manages to get onto her feet, recovers, and tries to regain an awareness of her surroundings. As she is doing so, Pikachu jumps into the air and lands an Iron Tail attack on Pidove, knocking her down. Ash quickly throws a Poké Ball. For a moment Ash thinks he's caught her, but Pidove breaks free. Pidove attacks Pikachu with Gust, Quick Attack, and an Air Cutter. Confident, she attempts to finish Pikachu off with another Quick Attack but Pikachu jumps into the air in time to dodge. The surprised Pidove flies straight into a tree. Pikachu prepares a Thunderbolt as Pidove gets up, trying and failing to avoid the attack. Ash throws the Poké Ball again and catches Pidove. As Ash and Pikachu celebrate the success of their first catch in Unova, Iris shows up with an apple, saying that his celebration over catching a Pidove is typical of a small child's behavior. Ash exclaims that he now has a new partner to compete alongside in the Unova League. During the conversation, Axew splits the apple from Iris and shares it with Pikachu. Before the two Pokémon can finish eating, a pair of mechanical hands grab them.

Ash and Iris turn around to find the Team Rocket trio, standing beside the 'hands'-machine and reciting their new motto. Iris questions who Team Rocket is, and after learning about their evil ambitions, she immediately demands Team Rocket to return her Axew. She also notices that Meowth can talk, and the Scratch Cat Pokémon proclaims that he's far more intelligent than all other Meowth. Team Rocket places Pikachu and Axew in a glass box, forcing Ash to send out Pidove. In an attempt to show how strong Pokémon from Kanto are, Jessie sends Meowth to battle, who attempts to use Fury Swipes. Pidove sends Meowth flying backward with Gust. Jessie sends out her newly caught Woobat. Pidove evades the Woobat's Air Slash and charges at him with Quick Attack. Woobat dodges to the side, turns around, and uses Gust, knocking out Pidove, and Jessie recalls Woobat.

James prepares a hot air balloon for their escape. Desperate, Ash and Iris both climb a nearby tree and Ash leaps to the rescue. However, he misses the glass capsule and falls to the ground. Things seem hopeless until Oshawott suddenly appears from nowhere and throws his scalchop at Team Rocket's balloon, causing it to crash which shatters the glass box. As the Pokémon are thrown clear, both Ash and Iris jump forward to catch their Pokémon, while Oshawott catches his scalchop, places it back on his belly, and jumps for joy. However, Team Rocket will not retreat without a fight. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Jessie immediately sends out Woobat and the Bat Pokémon uses Air Slash, which hits Pikachu and Axew first. Jessie orders another Air Slash, but just before Woobat can attack, Oshawott jumps in front of the two Pokémon and uses Water Gun on Woobat, sending him flying toward Team Rocket. Pikachu gets up and breaks into a Volt Tackle, but James throws a smoke bomb, allowing Team Rocket to make a clean getaway. Pikachu and Axew collapse onto the ground from exhaustion. Ash grabs Pikachu and thanks Oshawott, before he and Iris rush off to the Pokémon Center. Oshawott stares blankly as they disappear into the distance, puzzled as to what had happened.

Later that evening, Pikachu, Pidove, and Axew are released from treatment at the Pokémon Center. Nurse Joy exclaims that it's the first time she's treated a Pikachu, and Ash introduces himself. As a Kanto region Trainer and his first visit to a Unova Pokémon Center, she formally welcomes him on behalf of all the Pokémon Centers. Iris thanks Ash for helping her rescue Axew, but Ash says that Oshawott is the true hero. As Ash wonders why Oshawott had helped them, the Sea Otter Pokémon peeps into the Pokémon Center and observes Ash from a distance.

Major events

Ash's new Pokédex
Ash after catching Pidove
For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Oshawott

Trivia

Errors

  • Before Ash catches Pidove, he flips his hat backwards, but when Ash picks the Poké Ball up, his hat is facing forwards.
  • When Team Rocket captures Pikachu and Axew, Pikachu is held in the left arm and Axew is held the right. Later on, they are shown in the opposite arms.
  • After Iris says "Axew isn't yours. It's mine", Pikachu's right cheek is missing.

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, Professor Oak wants Ash to report to him about the new Pokémon he meets. In the original Japanese version, he specifies that he wants to hear about the unusual and rare Pokémon Ash encounters.
  • In the English dub, Delia asks Ash if he has clean underwear. In the original Japanese version, she asks him if he forgot anything.

In other languages



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