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'''Imitation Confrontation''' (Japanese: '''めざせメタモンマスター！イミテふたたび！！''' ''Aim to Be a {{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} Master! {{tt|Imite|Duplica}}, Once Again!!'') is the 174th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 23, 2000 and in the United States on October 27, 2001.  
'''Imitation Confrontation''' (Japanese: '''めざせメタモンマスター！イミテふたたび！！''' ''Aim to Be a {{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} Master! {{tt|Imite|Duplica}}, Once Again!!'') is the 174th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 23, 2000, and in the United States on October 27, 2001.  


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{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
Continuing on their Pokémon journey, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at a [[Pokémon Center]]. They are curious as to why it appears nobody is there, until a {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} and an unusual-looking [[Nurse Joy]] appear. She tells them that she was doing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} examination. {{an|Brock}}, however, is suspicious, and calls out Nurse Joy as being an impostor. Congratulating him on seeing through the disguise, both Nurse Joy and Chansey reveal themselves to be [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}}. She explains that she is participating in a Pokémon acting competition, and will enter with her new {{p|Ditto}}, [[Mini-Dit]]. Meanwhile, {{TRT}}, spying on the Trainers from afar, recognize Duplica. They being formulating their plan to snatch her Ditto.
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<i>Stopping off at a Pokécenter, the gang looks around for Nurse Joy. Suddenly she appears with Chansey, but makes the confusing statement Nurse Joy is seeing a patient. Brock nears the Joy-look-alike and reveals it isn't Nurse Joy and Chansey at all, but Duplica and her Ditto! Our heroes find out the real Nurse Joy is checking on Duplica's newest Pokémon, Mini-dit. Though there's nothing wrong with Mini-dit, it retains it's pint size, even when Transforming into large Pokémon. Be sure to watch for a teeny Arbok, an undersized Ursaring and a wee Wobbuffet. Although it may be small, this puny Pokémon can sure pack a wallop!</i>


After completing its examination, everyone is outside playing. Brock asks Duplica why Mini-Dit was being examined. She decides to show visually why it was at the center. After {{m|Transform}}ing perfectly into {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, Mini-Dit then Transforms into [[Brock's Onix]]. However, its size is nowhere near that of an actual Onix; rather, it is closer to being the size of Pikachu and Togepi. Noticing this, Team Rocket decides to steal Mini-Dit as well. Ash then challenges Mini-Dit to a {{pkmn|battle}}.
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at a [[Pokémon Center]], only to find nobody there. Just then, a {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} and an unusual-looking [[Nurse Joy]] appear. She tells them that she was doing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} examination. {{an|Brock}}, however, is suspicious and calls Nurse Joy an impostor. She congratulates him on seeing through the disguise, and reveals themselves to be [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}}. Duplica explains that she is participating in a Pokémon acting competition, and will enter with her new {{p|Ditto}}, [[Mini-Dit]]. Meanwhile, {{TRT}}, spying on the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s from afar, recognize Duplica. They begin formulating their plan to snatch her Ditto and are thrilled to see Mini-Dit's unusual defect where it can only {{m|Transform}} into small versions of large Pokémon like [[Brock's Onix]].


Ash sends {{AP|Totodile}} up against Mini-Dit. It successfully Transforms into the {{type|Water}} and uses {{m|Scary Face}}. However, it ends up entertaining Totodile, who starts laughing at the move. It then uses {{m|Water Gun}} and hits Mini-Dit. Unfazed, Duplica commands Mini-Dit to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Unfortunately, as Totodile doesn't know that move, it didn't work. Out of nowhere, an explosion occurs in the Pokémon Center. Looking up, they see [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in the guise of Duplica and Ash on the Center's roof. While explaining their goal of stealing all the Center's Pokémon, {{MTR}} sneaks up and grabs Mini-Dit. The trio takes off into the Center, when suddenly Duplica realizes Mini-Dit is gone. After inspecting the Pokémon Center, they discover that Team Rocket's only goal was stealing Mini-Dit, as all the other Pokémon are safe.
Misty accidentally insults Duplica and her unusual assortment of Ditto with problems, but Ash challenges her to a {{pkmn|battle}} to boost her confidence. Ash sends {{AP|Totodile}} up against Mini-Dit. It successfully Transforms into the {{t|Water}} type and uses {{m|Scary Face}}. However, it ends up entertaining Totodile, who starts laughing at the [[move]]. It then uses {{m|Water Gun}} and hits Mini-Dit. Unfazed, Duplica commands Mini-Dit to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Unfortunately, Totodile doesn't know that move, so nothing eventuates. She knocks Totodile to the ground with a {{m|Tackle}} before telling Ash that he needs to teach his Pokémon more attacks. Out of nowhere, an explosion occurs in the Pokémon Center. Looking up, they see [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in the [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|guise of Duplica and Ash]] on the Center's roof. While explaining their goal of stealing all the Center's Pokémon, {{MTR}} sneaks up and grabs Mini-Dit. The trio takes off into the Center when suddenly Duplica realizes that Mini-Dit is gone. After inspecting the Pokémon Center, they discover that Team Rocket's only goal was to steal Mini-Dit, as all the other Pokémon are safe.


After a successful escape, Team Rocket celebrates their successful capture. But before long, they're formulating their next scheme; Meowth decides to have Mini-Dit transform into a mini {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. He believes they'll trick somebody into trading them a rare Pokémon like {{p|Dragonite}}. They also decide to steal Mini-Dit back, and continue the scheme over and over again. While they plot, Ash and the others are having no luck in finding Mini-Dit and Team Rocket. Even {{AP|Noctowl}} and Ditto Transformed into Noctowl have helped. Just then, Nurse Joy appears and tells them a {{pkmn|Trainer}} told her about some suspicious-looking characters trying to sell a Mini-Arbok. When Ash and the others check it out, they find the trio trying to auction off Mini-Dit. Thanks to Meowth, the gang reveals themselves, and Mini-Dit is rescued.
After their escape, Team Rocket celebrates their successful capture. But before long, they're formulating their next scheme; Meowth decides to have Mini-Dit transform into a mini {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. He believes they'll trick somebody into trading them a rare Pokémon like {{p|Dragonite}}. They also decide to steal Mini-Dit back and repeat the scheme over and over again. While they plot, Ash and the others are having no luck in finding Mini-Dit or Team Rocket. Even {{AP|Noctowl}} and Ditto transformed into Noctowl perform an aerial search, but their efforts are in vain. Just then, Nurse Joy appears and tells them a Trainer told her about some suspicious-looking characters trying to sell a Mini-Arbok. When Ash and the others check it out, they find the trio trying to auction off Mini-Dit. Thanks to Meowth's appearance, the gang realizes the auctioneers are the Rocket trio. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Team Rocket, and Mini-Dit is returned to Duplica.


Not wanting to lose Mini-Dit, Jessie sends out Arbok in an attempt to regain it. However, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} appears instead. Duplica sends out both her Ditto. Ditto becomes Arbok, while Mini-Dit becomes Wobbuffet. Ditto attacks, but Jessie's Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}}. Likewise, Jessie's Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}} is countered by Mini-Dit. While the battle rages, Meowth and James decide to steal Pikachu. James sends out {{TP|James|Weezing}}, but Duplica notices and has Ditto use {{m|Wrap}}. Ash then has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which is countered by Wobbuffet. Having an idea, Duplica mocks Team Rocket for not attacking her stronger Mini-Dit. Jessie commands Arbok to {{m|Tackle}} it, but it is countered by Mini-Dit. James has Weezing use {{m|Sludge}}, but Mini-Dit counters with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Duplica then explains to the trio that Mirror Coat counters special attacks. Now angrier than ever, Jessie commands Meowth to use {{m|Fury Swipes}}, but it is once again countered by Mini-Dit. Then both Ditto transform into Pikachu, and all three use {{m|Thunder}}, sending Team Rocket blasting off again.
Not wanting to lose Mini-Dit, Jessie sends out Arbok in an attempt to regain it. However, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} appears as well. Jessie prepares to recall Wobbuffet, but Meowth reminds her that Wobbuffet’s {{m|Counter}} might be useful. Jessie goes up against Duplica and her two Ditto in a [[Double Battle]]. Ditto becomes Arbok, while Mini-Dit becomes a miniature Wobbuffet. Ditto attacks, but Jessie's Wobbuffet uses Counter. Likewise, Jessie's Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}} is countered by Mini-Dit. While the battle rages, Meowth and James decide to steal Pikachu. James sends out {{TP|James|Weezing}}, but Duplica notices and has Ditto use {{m|Wrap}}. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which is countered by Wobbuffet. Having an idea, Duplica mocks Team Rocket for not attacking her stronger Mini-Dit. Jessie commands Arbok to Tackle it, but it is countered by Mini-Dit. James has Weezing use {{m|Sludge}}, but Mini-Dit counters with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Duplica explains to the trio that Mirror Coat is a move that counters special attacks. Now angrier than ever, Jessie commands Meowth to use {{m|Fury Swipes}}, but it is once again countered by Mini-Dit. Then both Ditto transforms into Pikachu and joins Ash's Pikachu for a triple dose of {{m|Thunder}}. As the attack approaches, Jessie scrambles to think which attack to use, but the Thunder attack hits and Team Rocket is sent blasting off again.


Back at the Pokémon Center, Duplica puts on a show by having Mini-Dit transform into a miniature {{p|Ursaring}}. The gang tells Duplica that even though Mini-Dit doesn't grow bigger, it's still the same Pokémon only a bit special. Duplica tells Ash and the others that she plans to become the greatest performing, and names herself and her Pokémon Team Ditto. After Ash comments that Duplica can become a Ditto master, she reminds him that they never finished their battle. They both head outside, where it continues.
Back at the Pokémon Center, Duplica puts on a show, where she has Mini-Dit transform into a miniature {{p|Ursaring}}. The gang tells Duplica that even though Mini-Dit doesn't grow bigger, it's still the same Pokémon only a bit special. Duplica tells Ash and the others that she plans to become the greatest performer, and names herself and her Pokémon Team Ditto. After Ash comments that Duplica can become a Ditto master, she reminds him that they never finished their battle. They both head outside to continue their match. Elsewhere, Team Rocket is stuck in a tree. Jessie criticizes Wobbuffet for being dense and losing to Mini-Dit.
 
Elsewhere, Team Rocket is stuck in a tree. Jessie criticizes Wobbuffet for losing to a mini Pokémon.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* [[Duplica]] returns with a new {{p|Ditto}} named {{DL|Duplica|Mini-Dit}}.
* [[Duplica]] returns with a new {{p|Ditto}} named {{DL|Duplica|Mini-Dit}}.
* [[Ash's Totodile]] is revealed to know {{m|Scary Face}} via Mini-Dit's {{m|Transform}}.
* [[Ash's Totodile]] is revealed to know {{m|Scary Face}} via Mini-Dit's use of {{m|Transform}}.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is revealed to know {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is revealed to know {{m|Mirror Coat}} via Mini-Dit's use of Transform.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Dragonair}} (dub debut)


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[Duplica]]
* [[Duplica]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* {{tc|Gentleman}} (fantasy)
* Crowd
* Crowd


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* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
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* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ({{OP|Duplica|Ditto}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ({{OP|Duplica|Ditto}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Duplica]]'s, {{DL|Duplica|Mini-Dit}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Duplica]]'s; Mini-Dit)
* {{p|Spinarak}} (unnamed Trainer's)
* {{p|Spinarak}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Mareep}} (unnamed Trainer's)
* {{p|Mareep}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (unnamed Trainer's)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (Trainer's)
 
====Pokémon that appear via fantasy or poster====
* {{p|Clefairy}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Clefairy}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Omastar}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Omastar}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Dragonair}} (fantasy; dub debut)
* {{p|Dragonair}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Dragonite}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Dragonite}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Scizor}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Scizor}} (fantasy)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In this episode, [[Duplica]] enters in a [[Double Battle]] with [[Jessie]], using her Ditto and Mini-Dit against Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
* In this episode, [[Duplica]] enters in a [[Double Battle]] with [[Jessie]], using her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}} and Mini-Dit against Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
** Later, Ash and James join the battle, making it the second unofficial [[Triple Battle]] in the series.  
** Later, {{Ash}} and [[James]] join the battle, making it the second unofficial [[Triple Battle]] in the series.  
* This episode marks the first time in the anime that a Trainer commands a Pokémon to use {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|animated series}} that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} commands a Pokémon to use {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
** However, Jessie's Wobbuffet has always used the appropriate counter for a given situation even though she only ever commanded it to use {{m|Counter}}.
** However, Jessie's Wobbuffet has always used the appropriate counter for a given situation, even though she only ever commanded it to use {{m|Counter}}.
* The Japanese title is a reference to the opening song ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]''.
* The Japanese title is a reference to the opening song ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]''.
* In this episode, Mini-Dit uses {{m|Scary Face}} after {{m|transform}}ing into [[Ash's Totodile]], meaning that Totodile knows the move. However, Totodile itself isn't seen using the move until much later in the episode ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''.
* This is the first of two episodes in which James disguises himself as Ash; the second time is in ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''.
* In this episode, Mini-Dit uses {{m|Scary Face}} after {{m|transform}}ing into [[Ash's Totodile]], meaning that Totodile knows the move. However, he isn't seen using the move until much later in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''.
* The {{tc|Gentleman}} that appears in {{MTR}}'s fantasy looks very similar to the one who [[trade]]d with Ash in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', with the only differences being that this Gentleman wears a monocle and has a slightly longer mustache.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:Misty missing ponytail.png|thumb|200px|right|Misty's missing ponytail]]
* In the original Japanese version, Jessie erroneously calls Wobbuffet "Sohnano" at the end of the episode.
* Misty's Togepi disappears when Team Rocket look in the window through their binoculars.
* {{an|Misty}}'s ponytail disappears in one scene.
* Misty's ponytail disappears in one scene.
* At the beginning of the battle between Ash and Duplica, Ash's sleeves are colored blue instead of white.
* When James's Weezing uses {{m|Sludge}}, Mini-Dit uses Mirror Coat and is able to reflect it. This is incorrect as Sludge is a {{type|Poison}} move (which relies on a Pokémon's {{Stat|Attack}} prior to [[Generation IV]]). The correct counter would be {{m|Counter}} since Counter is used against [[Physical move|physical attacks]] and Mirror Coat is used against [[Special move|special attacks]]. In Generation IV and beyond, however, since Sludge is itself a special attack, Mirror Coat would reflect it.
* When Mini-Dit transforms into Totodile, it uses {{m|Tackle}}, a move Totodile [[Animated series move errors|cannot learn]] in the games. The same occurs with Duplica's other Ditto and Arbok.
* After Meowth jumps on both Jessie's and James's heads the former's glasses disappear for a short while.
* When Ash tells Totodile to use {{m|Bite}}, his gloves turn completely dark-green.
* When Mini-Dit transforms into Totodile it uses {{m|Tackle}}, implying that Totodile knows Tackle - a move it [[Anime move errors|cannot learn]] in the games.
* At the beginning of {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} and shortly after, James appears to be floating in midair.
* In the dub when Jessie and James are attempting to trade Mini-Dit (transformed into a miniature Arbok) Jessie refers to it as "Arbok the {{t|Rock}} Pokémon, now in pebble size." This is incorrect as Arbok is actually a {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* At one point during Team Rocket's motto and when James says that they came to steal Pokémon, one of the gloves on James's disguise is missing.
* When Pikachu used {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Counter}} prevented it from doing damage. However, it should have been {{m|Mirror Coat}} instead of Counter.
* In one scene, [[Ash's Noctowl]] and Duplica's Ditto as a Noctowl are at an abnormally large size.
* After Meowth jumps on both Jessie and James's heads, the former's glasses disappear for a short while.
* When [[James's Weezing]] uses {{m|Sludge}}, Mini-Dit uses Mirror Coat and is able to reflect it. This is incorrect, as Sludge is a {{type|Poison}} move (which relies on a Pokémon's {{Stat|Attack}} prior to [[Generation IV]]). The correct counter would be Counter since it is used against [[Physical move|physical attacks]] and Mirror Coat is used against [[Special move|special attacks]]. In Generation IV and beyond, however, since Sludge is itself a special attack, Mirror Coat would reflect it.
**Inversely, when {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Counter prevents it from doing damage. However, it should have been Mirror Coat instead of Counter.
* When Pikachu joins the fight against Team Rocket, he passes through Mini-Dit.
* {{an|Brock}}'s animation freezes after Duplica says that she wants to be a Ditto master.
* In the English dub, when Jessie and James are attempting to trade Mini-Dit (transformed into a miniature Arbok), Jessie refers to it as "Arbok the {{t|Rock}} Pokémon, now in pebble size." This is incorrect, as Arbok is actually a Poison-type Pokémon.
 
<gallery>
EP174 error.png|Misty's missing ponytail
EP174 error 2.png|Ash's miscolored glove
EP174 error 3.png|Jessie's missing glasses
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* 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|百變怪大師，與伊美蒂重逢|Ditto Master, Meeting Again with Duplica}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|百變怪大師，與伊美蒂重逢|Ditto Master, Meeting Again with Duplica}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Duelo de imitación!|Imitation duel!}}
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  EP174  
めざせメタモンマスター！イミテふたたび！！
Aim to Be a Metamon Master! Imite, Once Again!!
First broadcast
Japan November 23, 2000
United States October 27, 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 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

Imitation Confrontation (Japanese: めざせメタモンマスター！イミテふたたび！！ Aim to Be a Metamon Master! Imite, Once Again!!) is the 174th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 23, 2000, and in the United States on October 27, 2001.

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Blurb

Stopping off at a Pokécenter, the gang looks around for Nurse Joy. Suddenly she appears with Chansey, but makes the confusing statement Nurse Joy is seeing a patient. Brock nears the Joy-look-alike and reveals it isn't Nurse Joy and Chansey at all, but Duplica and her Ditto! Our heroes find out the real Nurse Joy is checking on Duplica's newest Pokémon, Mini-dit. Though there's nothing wrong with Mini-dit, it retains it's pint size, even when Transforming into large Pokémon. Be sure to watch for a teeny Arbok, an undersized Ursaring and a wee Wobbuffet. Although it may be small, this puny Pokémon can sure pack a wallop!

Plot

Ash and his friends arrive at a Pokémon Center, only to find nobody there. Just then, a Chansey and an unusual-looking Nurse Joy appear. She tells them that she was doing a Pokémon examination. Brock, however, is suspicious and calls Nurse Joy an impostor. She congratulates him on seeing through the disguise, and reveals themselves to be Duplica and her Ditto. Duplica explains that she is participating in a Pokémon acting competition, and will enter with her new Ditto, Mini-Dit. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, spying on the Trainers from afar, recognize Duplica. They begin formulating their plan to snatch her Ditto and are thrilled to see Mini-Dit's unusual defect where it can only Transform into small versions of large Pokémon like Brock's Onix.

Misty accidentally insults Duplica and her unusual assortment of Ditto with problems, but Ash challenges her to a battle to boost her confidence. Ash sends Totodile up against Mini-Dit. It successfully Transforms into the Water type and uses Scary Face. However, it ends up entertaining Totodile, who starts laughing at the move. It then uses Water Gun and hits Mini-Dit. Unfazed, Duplica commands Mini-Dit to use Hydro Pump. Unfortunately, Totodile doesn't know that move, so nothing eventuates. She knocks Totodile to the ground with a Tackle before telling Ash that he needs to teach his Pokémon more attacks. Out of nowhere, an explosion occurs in the Pokémon Center. Looking up, they see Jessie and James in the guise of Duplica and Ash on the Center's roof. While explaining their goal of stealing all the Center's Pokémon, Meowth sneaks up and grabs Mini-Dit. The trio takes off into the Center when suddenly Duplica realizes that Mini-Dit is gone. After inspecting the Pokémon Center, they discover that Team Rocket's only goal was to steal Mini-Dit, as all the other Pokémon are safe.

After their escape, Team Rocket celebrates their successful capture. But before long, they're formulating their next scheme; Meowth decides to have Mini-Dit transform into a mini Arbok. He believes they'll trick somebody into trading them a rare Pokémon like Dragonite. They also decide to steal Mini-Dit back and repeat the scheme over and over again. While they plot, Ash and the others are having no luck in finding Mini-Dit or Team Rocket. Even Noctowl and Ditto transformed into Noctowl perform an aerial search, but their efforts are in vain. Just then, Nurse Joy appears and tells them a Trainer told her about some suspicious-looking characters trying to sell a Mini-Arbok. When Ash and the others check it out, they find the trio trying to auction off Mini-Dit. Thanks to Meowth's appearance, the gang realizes the auctioneers are the Rocket trio. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Team Rocket, and Mini-Dit is returned to Duplica.

Not wanting to lose Mini-Dit, Jessie sends out Arbok in an attempt to regain it. However, Wobbuffet appears as well. Jessie prepares to recall Wobbuffet, but Meowth reminds her that Wobbuffet’s Counter might be useful. Jessie goes up against Duplica and her two Ditto in a Double Battle. Ditto becomes Arbok, while Mini-Dit becomes a miniature Wobbuffet. Ditto attacks, but Jessie's Wobbuffet uses Counter. Likewise, Jessie's Arbok's Poison Sting is countered by Mini-Dit. While the battle rages, Meowth and James decide to steal Pikachu. James sends out Weezing, but Duplica notices and has Ditto use Wrap. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which is countered by Wobbuffet. Having an idea, Duplica mocks Team Rocket for not attacking her stronger Mini-Dit. Jessie commands Arbok to Tackle it, but it is countered by Mini-Dit. James has Weezing use Sludge, but Mini-Dit counters with Mirror Coat. Duplica explains to the trio that Mirror Coat is a move that counters special attacks. Now angrier than ever, Jessie commands Meowth to use Fury Swipes, but it is once again countered by Mini-Dit. Then both Ditto transforms into Pikachu and joins Ash's Pikachu for a triple dose of Thunder. As the attack approaches, Jessie scrambles to think which attack to use, but the Thunder attack hits and Team Rocket is sent blasting off again.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Duplica puts on a show, where she has Mini-Dit transform into a miniature Ursaring. The gang tells Duplica that even though Mini-Dit doesn't grow bigger, it's still the same Pokémon only a bit special. Duplica tells Ash and the others that she plans to become the greatest performer, and names herself and her Pokémon Team Ditto. After Ash comments that Duplica can become a Ditto master, she reminds him that they never finished their battle. They both head outside to continue their match. Elsewhere, Team Rocket is stuck in a tree. Jessie criticizes Wobbuffet for being dense and losing to Mini-Dit.

Major events

For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Ninetales (US and international), Ditto (Duplica's Ditto and Mini-Dit) (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • In the original Japanese version, Jessie erroneously calls Wobbuffet "Sohnano" at the end of the episode.
  • Misty's ponytail disappears in one scene.
  • At the beginning of the battle between Ash and Duplica, Ash's sleeves are colored blue instead of white.
  • When Mini-Dit transforms into Totodile, it uses Tackle, a move Totodile cannot learn in the games. The same occurs with Duplica's other Ditto and Arbok.
  • When Ash tells Totodile to use Bite, his gloves turn completely dark-green.
  • At the beginning of Team Rocket's motto and shortly after, James appears to be floating in midair.
  • At one point during Team Rocket's motto and when James says that they came to steal Pokémon, one of the gloves on James's disguise is missing.
  • In one scene, Ash's Noctowl and Duplica's Ditto as a Noctowl are at an abnormally large size.
  • After Meowth jumps on both Jessie and James's heads, the former's glasses disappear for a short while.
  • When James's Weezing uses Sludge, Mini-Dit uses Mirror Coat and is able to reflect it. This is incorrect, as Sludge is a Poison-type move (which relies on a Pokémon's Attack prior to Generation IV). The correct counter would be Counter since it is used against physical attacks and Mirror Coat is used against special attacks. In Generation IV and beyond, however, since Sludge is itself a special attack, Mirror Coat would reflect it.
    • Inversely, when Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Counter prevents it from doing damage. However, it should have been Mirror Coat instead of Counter.
  • When Pikachu joins the fight against Team Rocket, he passes through Mini-Dit.
  • Brock's animation freezes after Duplica says that she wants to be a Ditto master.
  • In the English dub, when Jessie and James are attempting to trade Mini-Dit (transformed into a miniature Arbok), Jessie refers to it as "Arbok the Rock Pokémon, now in pebble size." This is incorrect, as Arbok is actually a Poison-type Pokémon.
  • Misty's missing ponytail

    Misty's missing ponytail

  • Ash's miscolored glove

    Ash's miscolored glove

  • Jessie's missing glasses

    Jessie's missing glasses

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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