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'''VS Swalot''' (Japanese: '''VS マルノーム''' ''VS {{tt|Marunoom|Swalot}}'') is the 304th round of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, and the second round of the {{chap|Emerald}}.
'''Swanky Showdown with Swalot''' (Japanese: '''VS マルノーム''' ''VS Swalot''), titled '''VS. Swalot''' in the [[Chuang Yi]] translation, is the 304th chapter of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, and the second chapter of the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}.


==Synopsis==
It is subtitled '''The Calming Mud Pellet''' (Japanese: '''穏やかな弾丸''' ''Bullets of Calmness'') in the [[VIZ Media]] translation and '''Bullet of Tranquility''' in the Chuang Yi translation.
The round starts where the previous round ended: with {{Adv|Emerald}} holding a strange-looking gun at [[Todd Snap|Todd]], who is being attacked by a wild {{p|Sudowoodo}}. Emerald explains to Todd that he's not really holding a gun, but a gadget that calms Pokémon down by shooting something at the ground. After shooting, Sudowoodo suddenly becomes meek, and Emerald tells Todd that it was his fault for angering Sudowoodo by pouring water on the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon.


Suddently remembering he has to register to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} before it's too late, Emerald puts his platforms back on and rushes away, telling {{p|Sudowoodo}} it can go back to the wild. Todd is left alone, wondering about the mysterious boy that just saved him. He examines the ground closely, and finds that what Emerald shot earlier were bullets filled with soil and tied in a string. Before he can further investigate, however, it is announced that the Battle Frontier opening ceremony will commence soon. Knowing that he has to cover the event, Todd rushed to the ceremony.
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The chapter starts where the previous one ended: with {{adv|Emerald}} firing a strange-looking gun at [[Todd Snap]] and the wild {{TP|Emerald|Sudowoodo}} attacking him. Although Todd questions why a Trainer would hold a gun, Emerald corrects him by pointing out that he isn't holding a gun. The gun's barrel opens up to reveal a small toy version of Emerald with scoops for arms that sits in a container of dirt. Emerald tells the two to look at the ground, which is revealed to be glowing in a pattern matching the jewel on Emerald's head. Sudowoodo suddenly calms down and releases Todd from its grasp.


At the ceremony, {{FB|Arena Tycoon|Greta}} acts as the MC, starting the ceremony with a battle demonstration: {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and {{FB|Palace Maven|Spenser}} will be fighting against two Pokémon randomly selected and controlled by the computer. The computer selects {{p|Swalot}} and {{p|Electrode}}, while the other [[Frontier Brain]]s watch from the side. {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} is worried because Lucy's {{p|Seviper}} and Spenser's {{p|Crobat}}, both {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, won't be able to poison {{p|Swalot}} - but {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} tells him to leave it to Spenser's spirit and Lucy's luck. She then asks where {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}} is, and {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} replies that he hasn't seen him all day.
Emerald explains that the Sudowoodo was enraged because of the [[Fresh Water]] that was poured on it earlier. He pulls out his [[Pokédex]] to point out that Sudowoodo is actually a {{type|Rock}} Pokémon and hates water. As he tells Todd to not judge a book by its cover, Emerald realizes that he hadn't registered for the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} yet and rushes off to sign up. While he leaves, Emerald tells the Sudowoodo that it's free to run back into the wild.


The battle begins, and Lucy and Spenser both order their Pokémon to attack {{p|Electrode}} with {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Poison Fang}} respectively. Electrode is on the brink of being knocked out, but {{p|Swalot}} protects him and uses {{m|Yawn}}, putting Lucy's {{p|Seviper}} to sleep. It then attacks Seviper with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Lucy reveals that thanks to Seviper's {{a|Shed Skin}}, it was already awake, and Swalot was only attacking the skin. Seviper then attacks Swalot from the ground with {{m|Dig}}, finishing the battle.
Todd looks back on what just happened and points out that although Emerald stated he doesn't like Pokémon, he is still knowledgeable about them. He examines the ground closely, and finds a lump of dirt attached to a string where Emerald fired at him earlier. Before he can investigate any further, Todd rushes off after remembering that he needs to cover the events.


Meanwhile, {{Adv|Emerald}} can't find his way to the front desk to register. Just then, {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}} flies above him on his {{p|Salamence}}, and Emerald grabs on to Salamence, asking Tucker for directions. Tucker angrily tells Emerald that this place is only accessible to the people in charge and orders him to get off, but Emerald insists to stay on.
Elsewhere, the Battle Frontier opening ceremony has begun, where [[Greta]] acts as the MC of an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} starring [[Lucy]] and [[Spenser]]. The two Frontier Brains are set up against the computer, which sends out an {{p|Electrode}} and {{p|Swalot}}. Close by, [[Noland]] worries that due to [[Lucy's Seviper]] and Spenser's {{p|Crobat}} being both {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, they won't be able to {{status|poison}} Swalot. [[Anabel]] tells him to trust in Spenser's spirit and Lucy's luck. Anabel then asks where [[Tucker]] is, to which [[Brandon]] replies that he hasn't seen him all day.


At the ceremony, [[Scott]] starts explaining to the press about the seven facilities of the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} and presents the six present [[Frontier Brains]]. Realizing Tucker isn't there yet, Scott gets angry - but just then, Salamence shows up, carrying Emerald. Scott asks him who he is, and Emerald introduces himself and says that he's there to conquer the Battle Frontier. Emerald asks Scott if he's the receptionist, and Scott yells at him that he's the owner, and that Emerald just gate-crashed a press conference. Tucker, in the meantime, is shown to be tied up and gagged.
Meanwhile, the battle officially begins. Lucy and Spenser decide to take the easier opponent out first and have their Pokémon strike the Electrode with a {{m|Poison Fang}} and {{m|Poison Tail}}. The attacks poison the Electrode and leave it nearly defeated, but Swalot steps in to protect it. Swalot puts Seviper to {{status|sleep}} with a {{m|Yawn}} and quickly follows up with a powerful {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Lucy confidently reveals that the only thing that was hit was the {{a|Shed Skin|skin}} Seviper shed earlier. The ground underneath Swalot begins cracking, which is revealed to be Seviper using {{m|Dig}} to attack it from below. The attack knocks out Swalot, making Lucy and Spenser the victors of the battle.


==Major Events==
Meanwhile, Emerald has gotten lost in a long corridor. Just then, Tucker flies above him on his {{p|Salamence}}, and Emerald grabs on to Salamence to ask for directions. Tucker refuses to tell Emerald and insists that he get off of his Salamence. Emerald refuses, causing the two to get into a fight while riding on Salamence's back.
* {{Adv|Emerald}} crashes the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} opening ceremony.


==Debuts==
Back at the ceremony, [[Scott]] starts explaining to the press about the seven facilities of the Battle Frontier and shows off the six present [[Frontier Brain]]s. Realizing Tucker isn't there yet, Scott gets angry, only for Salamence to show up with a dazed look in its eyes. Scott asks Tucker where he has been, only to find Emerald is the one on Salamence's back instead of its proper Trainer. Emerald introduces himself to everyone and his goal: to conquer the Battle Frontier.
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser]]
* [[Factory Head Noland]]
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel]]
* [[Dome Ace Tucker]]


===Pokémon debuts===
A furious Scott yells at Emerald for crashing the ceremony and demands to know where Tucker is. Meanwhile, a tied up and gagged Tucker lies somewhere.
 
==Major events==
* {{adv|Emerald}} saves [[Todd Snap]] and calms down the wild {{TP|Emerald|Sudowoodo}}.
* Emerald is revealed to own a [[Pokédex]].
* Emerald crashes the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} opening ceremony.
 
{{Adventuresevents}}
{{endspoilers}}
 
===Debuts===
* [[Noland]]
* [[Greta]]
* [[Tucker]]
* [[Lucy]]
* [[Spenser]]
* [[Anabel]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Swalot}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
* {{Adv|Emerald}}
* {{adv|Emerald}}
* [[Noland]]
* [[Greta]]
* [[Tucker]]
* [[Lucy]]
* [[Spenser]]
* [[Anabel]]
* [[Brandon]]
* [[Todd Snap]]
* [[Todd Snap]]
* [[Scott]]
* [[Scott]]
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser]]
* [[Factory Head Noland]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon]]
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel]]
* [[Dome Ace Tucker]]


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Greta]]'s)
* {{p|Salamence}} ([[Tucker]]'s)
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Lucy|Seviper}})
* {{p|Crobat}} ([[Spenser]]'s)
* {{p|Raikou}} ({{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Raikou|Anabel's}})
* {{p|Swalot}} ({{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s)
* {{p|Electrode}} ({{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}}'s)
* {{p|Crobat}} ({{FB|Palace Maven|Spenser}}'s)
* {{p|Swalot}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Raikou}} ({{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}'s)
* {{p|Salamence}} ({{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}}'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{FB|Arena Tycoon|Greta}}'s)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The two Pokémon that the two brains face in this round, Electrode and Swalot, are the "avatars" the two authors, [[Hidenori Kusaka]] and [[Satoshi Yamamoto]] use in their comment boxes every volume. However, it is worth noting that Satoshi Yamamoto only began using Pokémon to represent himself starting in the 11th volume, and even then it was a Slowpoke until four volumes later.
* The two Pokémon that [[Lucy]] and [[Spenser]] face in this chapter, {{p|Electrode}} and {{p|Swalot}}, are the "avatars" the two authors, [[Hidenori Kusaka]] and [[Satoshi Yamamoto]], use in their comment boxes every volume.
* A snippet of this chapter was included in [[VIZ Media]]'s {{DL|Pokémon manga samplers|Free Comic Book Day 2015}} sampler.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===


==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 27 August 2024

← PS303 : Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo
Emerald arc
PS305 : Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise →
Swanky Showdown with Swalot
The Calming Mud Pellet
PS304.png
VS マルノーム
VS Marunoom
Info
Shogakukan full volume Chapter 304 in Vol. 26
VIZ Media full volume Adventure 304 in Vol. 26
Series Pokémon Adventures
Other
Location Battle Frontier

Swanky Showdown with Swalot (Japanese: VS マルノーム VS Swalot), titled VS. Swalot in the Chuang Yi translation, is the 304th chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga, and the second chapter of the Emerald arc.

It is subtitled The Calming Mud Pellet (Japanese: 穏やかな弾丸 Bullets of Calmness) in the VIZ Media translation and Bullet of Tranquility in the Chuang Yi translation.

Plot

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

The chapter starts where the previous one ended: with Emerald firing a strange-looking gun at Todd Snap and the wild Sudowoodo attacking him. Although Todd questions why a Trainer would hold a gun, Emerald corrects him by pointing out that he isn't holding a gun. The gun's barrel opens up to reveal a small toy version of Emerald with scoops for arms that sits in a container of dirt. Emerald tells the two to look at the ground, which is revealed to be glowing in a pattern matching the jewel on Emerald's head. Sudowoodo suddenly calms down and releases Todd from its grasp.

Emerald explains that the Sudowoodo was enraged because of the Fresh Water that was poured on it earlier. He pulls out his Pokédex to point out that Sudowoodo is actually a Rock-type Pokémon and hates water. As he tells Todd to not judge a book by its cover, Emerald realizes that he hadn't registered for the Battle Frontier yet and rushes off to sign up. While he leaves, Emerald tells the Sudowoodo that it's free to run back into the wild.

Todd looks back on what just happened and points out that although Emerald stated he doesn't like Pokémon, he is still knowledgeable about them. He examines the ground closely, and finds a lump of dirt attached to a string where Emerald fired at him earlier. Before he can investigate any further, Todd rushes off after remembering that he needs to cover the events.

Elsewhere, the Battle Frontier opening ceremony has begun, where Greta acts as the MC of an exhibition match starring Lucy and Spenser. The two Frontier Brains are set up against the computer, which sends out an Electrode and Swalot. Close by, Noland worries that due to Lucy's Seviper and Spenser's Crobat being both Poison-type Pokémon, they won't be able to poison Swalot. Anabel tells him to trust in Spenser's spirit and Lucy's luck. Anabel then asks where Tucker is, to which Brandon replies that he hasn't seen him all day.

Meanwhile, the battle officially begins. Lucy and Spenser decide to take the easier opponent out first and have their Pokémon strike the Electrode with a Poison Fang and Poison Tail. The attacks poison the Electrode and leave it nearly defeated, but Swalot steps in to protect it. Swalot puts Seviper to sleep with a Yawn and quickly follows up with a powerful Hyper Beam. Lucy confidently reveals that the only thing that was hit was the skin Seviper shed earlier. The ground underneath Swalot begins cracking, which is revealed to be Seviper using Dig to attack it from below. The attack knocks out Swalot, making Lucy and Spenser the victors of the battle.

Meanwhile, Emerald has gotten lost in a long corridor. Just then, Tucker flies above him on his Salamence, and Emerald grabs on to Salamence to ask for directions. Tucker refuses to tell Emerald and insists that he get off of his Salamence. Emerald refuses, causing the two to get into a fight while riding on Salamence's back.

Back at the ceremony, Scott starts explaining to the press about the seven facilities of the Battle Frontier and shows off the six present Frontier Brains. Realizing Tucker isn't there yet, Scott gets angry, only for Salamence to show up with a dazed look in its eyes. Scott asks Tucker where he has been, only to find Emerald is the one on Salamence's back instead of its proper Trainer. Emerald introduces himself to everyone and his goal: to conquer the Battle Frontier.

A furious Scott yells at Emerald for crashing the ceremony and demands to know where Tucker is. Meanwhile, a tied up and gagged Tucker lies somewhere.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the Pokémon Adventures manga, please see the history page.
  Spoilers end here.  

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

In other languages



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Emerald arc
PS305 : Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise →
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