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(Japanese: '''匠のフクスロー！！！眠りのモクローzzz''' ''{{tt|Fukuthrow|Dartrix}} the Artisan!!! Sleeping {{tt|Mokuroh|Rowlet}} zzz'') is the 97th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,036th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 18, 2018<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''No Stone Unturned!''' (Japanese: '''匠のフクスロー！！！眠りのモクローzzz''' ''{{tt|Fukuthrow|Dartrix}} the Artisan!!! Sleeping {{tt|Mokuroh|Rowlet}} zzz'') is the 97th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,036th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 18, 2018 and in the United States on March 27, 2019.
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<i>Hau and his partner Dartrix are training hard for the island challenge when they have a run-in with Ash and Rowlet. When Ash learns that Hau’s grandfather is Kahuna Hala, he challenges his new friend to a battle!
 
Dartrix wins easily, but Rowlet is fired up, and at a suggestion from Professor Burnet, Ash decides to teach it a new move. Returning to the woods where they first met, they encounter Trumbeak and Toucannon, who try to teach Rowlet to use Bullet Seed. That isn’t a move Rowlet can learn, but with determination, it does master Seed Bomb (after swallowing an Everstone)—and in the rematch, Rowlet emerges victorious!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[Hau]] runs through a [[Melemele Island]] forest as his {{p|Dartrix}} practices its {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Just as Hau states that he plans to challenge [[Hala|his grandfather]], Dartrix senses something and fires a Razor Leaf into a nearby shrub. Hau checks the location and finds {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{Rotom}} pinned to a tree trunk. As Ash greet him, Hau quickly notices Ash's [[Z-Ring]] and asks if he competed in Hala's [[Island challenge|grand trial]].
[[Hau]] runs through a [[Melemele Island]] forest as his {{p|Dartrix}} practices its {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Just as Hau declares his intent to challenge [[Hala|his grandfather]], Dartrix senses something and fires a Razor Leaf into a nearby shrub. Hau checks the location and finds {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{Rotom}} pinned to a tree trunk. As Ash greets him, Hau quickly notices Ash's [[Z-Ring]] and asks if he competed in Hala's [[Island challenge|grand trial]].


Ash and Hau sit down to talk further, and Ash soon learns that Hau is Hala's grandson. Due to Hau's current experience, Hala has refused to {{pkmn|battle}} him. Hau adds that he and his father recently returned to [[Alola]] after a long time away. He explains that he is training close to the Trial Site, while Ash states that he and Pikachu were just exploring Melemele when they stopped after seeing Dartrix's impressive skills. As Ash asks whether Dartrix is the evolved form of {{p|Rowlet}}, Rotom interjects and recites its data on Dartrix. Ash holds up [[Bag|his backpack]] and introduces Hau and Dartrix to his still sleeping {{AP|Rowlet}}. Dartrix is immediately alarmed by Rowlet's bed hair and begins grooming it, but quickly becomes exhausted. Hau is amazed that Rowlet actually defeated Hala's {{p|Crabrawler}}, while his Dartrix was unable to. Soon enough, Hau and his Dartrix eagerly accept Ash's challenge.
Ash and Hau sit down to talk further, and Ash learns that Hau is Hala's grandson. Due to Hau's current experience, Hala has refused to battle him. Hau adds that he and his father recently returned to [[Alola]] after a long time away from the [[region]]. He explains that he is training close to the trial site, while Ash says he and Pikachu were just exploring Melemele when they stopped after seeing Dartrix's impressive skills. As Ash asks whether Dartrix is the evolved form of {{p|Rowlet}}, Rotom interjects and recites its data on Dartrix. Ash holds up [[Bag|his backpack]] and introduces Hau and Dartrix to his still-sleeping {{AP|Rowlet}}. Dartrix is immediately alarmed by Rowlet's bed hair and begins grooming it, but quickly becomes exhausted. Hau is amazed that Rowlet actually defeated Hala's {{p|Crabrawler}}, while his Dartrix was unable to. Soon enough, Hau and his Dartrix eagerly accept Ash's challenge to a battle.


Before the match begins Rowlet and Dartrix exchange intense stares, and Rotom takes its position as the battle's referee. Hau makes the first [[move]], but Rowlet falls asleep mid-battle and manages to dodge Dartrix's {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Ash manages to wake Rowlet up, while Dartrix pulls its face from the ground, allowing the match to continue. Rowlet sends out a Razor Leaf, but Dartrix's Razor Leaf attack slices its way through. Rowlet manages to dodge the Razor Leaf. As Dartrix prepares to land a Leaf Blade, Ash attempts to place his [[Grassium Z]] onto his Z-Ring but drops it in the grass. As Ash frantically searches for the Z-Crystal, Rowlet is struck out by Dartrix's attack. Rotom announces that Dartrix is victorious as Hau and Dartix high five and hug each other in celebration. While Ash is disappointed, Rotom claims that Rowlet appeared unusually serious and more powerful in battle. Ash challenges Hau to a rematch after seeing Rowlet's increasing aggression. Hau declines because he has an appointment with his father to attend. Instead, the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s promise to meet up the next day for the rematch.
Before the match begins, Rowlet and Dartrix exchange intense stares, and Rotom takes its position as the battle's [[Battle judge|referee]]. Hau makes the first [[move]], but Rowlet falls asleep mid-battle and dodges Dartrix's {{m|Leaf Blade}}. After Ash wakes Rowlet up, it uses Razor Leaf, but Dartrix's own Razor Leaf slices its way through; Rowlet manages to dodge it. As Dartrix prepares to use Leaf Blade, Ash attempts to place his [[Grassium Z]] onto his Z-Ring, but he accidentally drops it in the grass. As Ash frantically searches for it, Rowlet is defeated by Dartrix's attack. While Ash is disappointed, Rotom claims that Rowlet appeared to be unusually serious and more powerful in battle. Ash challenges Hau to a rematch after seeing Rowlet's increasing aggression, but Hau declines because he has an appointment with his father to attend. Instead, the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s promise to meet up the next day for the rematch.


Overnight, Ash tells {{an|Professor Kukui}} and [[Professor Burnet]] about Hau and Dartrix. Meanwhile, Rowlet continues to practice its techniques against a {{m|Substitute}} doll. Burnet asks Ash if retaliating with a new move would be more exciting. Rotom searches its database as Burnet tells the story about Royal Mask's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}} learning {{m|Cross Chop}} from {{m|Brick Break}}. Kukui interrupts the conversation and goes on to recite the Royal Mask's infamous motto, "If you've got doubts, go back to your roots". Burnet explains that it means to go back to the beginning and Kukui adds something like a place or important event to Rowlet may help. Ash thinks of an idea and announces that he and Rowlet will practice a new move the next day.
Overnight, Ash tells {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}} about Hau and Dartrix. Meanwhile, Rowlet continues to practice its techniques against a [[Substitute (doll)|substitute doll]]. Burnet asks Ash if retaliating with a new move would be more exciting. Rotom searches its database as Burnet tells the story about the Masked Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}} learning {{m|Cross Chop}} from {{m|Brick Break}}. Kukui interrupts the conversation and goes on to recite the Masked Royal's famous motto, "If you've got doubts, go back to your roots." Burnet explains that it means to go back to the beginning and Kukui adds something like a place or important event to Rowlet may help. Ash thinks of an idea and announces that he and Rowlet will practice a new move the next day.


The following day arrives and Ash escorts Rowlet to the location where they first met. Rotom is immediately concerned by Ash's logic, but Ash reassures it. Rowlet flies off and soon encounters a familiar {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Trumbeak}}. The two Pokémon are happy to be reunited. Ash follows Rowlet and Trumbeak as they fly over to {{p|Toucannon}}'s nest. Toucannon greets Ash and soon it and a Trumbeak fly down and begin eating rocks on the ground. The odd behaviour perplexes Ash and Pikachu, but Rotom explains that this trait is common amongst Bird Pokémon and that its helps them to digest their food properly. Just after Rotom warns that Ash and Pikachu should not try this, Ash stops Pikachu from swallowing a rock. To everyone's surprise, Trumbeak and Toucannon showcase their {{m|Bullet Seed}} attacks. The pair begin to teach Rowlet the attack. Ash is excited, but Rotom explains that Rowlet cannot learn the move. Ash retorts that Rowlet will simply overcome its limits, but Rotom is left disappointed by Ash's conclusion. As the Pokemon begin practicing Bullet Seed, as expected, Rowlet is unable to perform the move.
The following day, Ash escorts Rowlet to the location where they first met. Rotom is immediately concerned by Ash's logic, but Ash reassures it. Rowlet flies off and soon encounters {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak}}. Ash follows Rowlet and Trumbeak as they fly over to {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}}'s nest. Toucannon greets Ash, and soon, it and Trumbeak fly down and begin eating rocks on the ground. The odd behavior perplexes Ash and Pikachu, but Rotom explains that this trait is common amongst Bird Pokémon and that it helps them digest their food properly. Then, to everyone's surprise, Trumbeak and Toucannon showcase their {{m|Bullet Seed}} attacks. The pair starts teaching Rowlet the attack, but Rowlet's species cannot learn the move and thus it is unable to perform it, despite Ash's reassurances.


Ash joins the practice session. He stuffs his mouth full of round fruit and to everyone's surprise, Ash performs his own Bullet Seed, skillfully hitting the target. Ash explains that the trick to a successful Bullet Seed is focusing the energy in your stomach and keeping your eyes on the target. Rowlet is greatly encouraged and goes to look for the perfect stone. It soon finds a particularly round rock, but Rotom is alarmed and reveals that Rowlet just swallowed an [[Everstone]], an item that prevents [[evolution]]. Ash is shocked and tries to get Rowlet to spit the item out. Rotom then suggests that Rowlet tries another Bullet Seed. Rotom suggestion works, and the Everstone lands at Ash's feet. As Ash holds up the Everstone, Rowlet swoops in and promptly swallows it again. Rowlet returns to practicing on the target, landing several successive hits with the Everstone and swallowing the rock on the rebound. Soon enough the practice pays off and Rowlet's technique has developed into a {{m|Seed Bomb}} attack.
Ash joins the practice session. He stuffs his mouth full of round fruit and to everyone's surprise, Ash performs his own Bullet Seed, skillfully hitting the target. Ash explains that the trick to a successful Bullet Seed is focusing the energy in your stomach and keeping your eyes on the target. Rowlet is greatly encouraged and goes to look for the perfect stone. It soon finds a particularly round rock, but Rotom is alarmed and reveals that Rowlet just swallowed an [[Everstone]], an item that prevents [[evolution]]. Ash is shocked and tries to get Rowlet to spit the item out. Rotom suggests that Rowlet tries another Bullet Seed. Rotom's suggestion works, and the Everstone lands at Ash's feet. As Ash holds up the Everstone, Rowlet swoops in and promptly swallows it again. Rowlet returns to practicing on the target, landing several successive hits with the Everstone and swallowing the rock on the rebound. Soon enough the practice pays off and Rowlet's technique has developed into a {{m|Seed Bomb}} attack.


With a new move now mastered, Ash rushes over to meet Hau for the promised rematch. Hau apologizes for having to leave, and the match begins. Rowlet showcases its new move, Seed Bomb, and lands a hit on Dartrix. Hau is left amazed but confused by Ash's odd Seed Bomb technique. Rowlet soon strikes Dartrix with its {{m|Peck}} attack. Dartrix knocks Rowlet to the ground with Razor Leaf and follows up with a Leaf Blade. Dartrix pins Rowlet to a tree trunk with several blade quills. In desperation, Ash has Rowlet use Seed Bomb, but Dartrix knocks the attack away with its Leaf Blade. Just as Dartrix goes in for a finishing Leaf Blade, Ash puts his Grassium Z into his Z-Ring and has Rowlet free itself from the Razor Leaves with its surge in power. Rowlet unleashes {{m|Bloom Doom}} and Dartrix is defeated.
With a new move now mastered, Ash rushes over to meet Hau for the promised rematch. Hau apologizes for having to leave, and the match begins. Rowlet showcases its new move, Seed Bomb, and lands a hit on Dartrix. Hau is left amazed but confused by Ash's odd Seed Bomb technique. Rowlet soon strikes Dartrix with its {{m|Peck}} attack. Dartrix knocks Rowlet to the ground with Razor Leaf and follows up with a Leaf Blade. Dartrix pins Rowlet to a tree trunk with several blade quills. In desperation, Ash has Rowlet use Seed Bomb, but Dartrix knocks the attack away with its Leaf Blade. Just as Dartrix goes in for a finishing Leaf Blade, Ash puts his Grassium Z into his Z-Ring and has Rowlet free itself from the Razor Leaves with its surge in power. Rowlet unleashes {{m|Bloom Doom}} and Dartrix is defeated.
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* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* [[Hala]] (flashback)
* [[Hala]] (flashback)
* [[Hau]]
* [[Hau]]


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
<!--[[File:WTP SM097.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]-->
[[File:WTP SM097.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:<!-- {{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Dartrix}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Dartrix}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
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* {{p|Crabrawler}} ([[Hala]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Crabrawler}} ([[Hala]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Dartrix}} ([[Hau]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Dartrix}} ([[Hau]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Pikipek|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Pikipek}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Pikipek}} (fantasy)


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** Answer: Dartrix
** Answer: Dartrix
* This is the first episode to air after the release of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* This is the first episode to air after the release of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* As of this episode, all forms of the [[Alola]] [[starter Pokémon]] have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* As of this episode, all forms of the [[Alola]] [[first partner Pokémon]] have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* In this episode, {{p|Rowlet}} is stated to be unable to learn {{m|Bullet Seed}}. While this was true in [[Generation VII]], Rowlet would become able to learn the move in [[Generation IX]].
* {{Rotom}} and Ash narrate the preview for the [[SM098|next episode]].
* {{Rotom}} and Ash narrate the preview for the [[SM098|next episode]].
* The English dub title refers to the phrase "leave no stone unturned".
* {{Ash}}, [[Hau]] and {{Rotom}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, when {{p|Toucannon}} and {{p|Trumbeak}} are eating rocks, Ash's English voice can be heard.
* In the forest, Ash says that it was the place where he and Rowlet met for the first time, and where they became partners. While the latter is true, they actually met at [[Aina's Kitchen]].


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|達人投羽梟，沉睡的木木梟|Dartrix the Artisan, The Sleeping Rowlet}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|達人投羽梟!!! 沉睡的木木梟|Dartrix the Artisan!!! The Sleeping Rowlet}}
|da={{tt|Ny Rival, Nyt Træk, Ny Rowlet!|New Rival, New Move, New Rowlet!}}
|nl={{tt|Elke steen omdraaien!|Turn over every stone!}}
|fi={{tt|Uusi kilpakumppani, uusi liike, uusi Rowlet!|A new rival, a new move, a new Rowlet!}}
|de={{tt|Der Stein des Anstoßes!|The stone of turning!}}
|he={{tt|!לא תישאר אבן לא הפוכה|No Stone Unturned!}}
|it={{tt|Determinazione di pietra!|Stone determination!}}
|ko={{tt|노련한 빼미스로우!!! 잠자는 나몰빼미zzz|Dartrix the Artisan!!! The Sleeping Rowlet zzz}}
|pl={{tt|Nowy rywal, nowy ruch, nowy Rowlet!|A new rival, a new move, new Rowlet!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Não deixar pedra sobre pedra!|Leave no stone unturned!}}
|ru={{tt|Внук вождя!|Leader's grandson!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Un nuevo rival, el nieto del kahuna!|A new rival, the kahuna's grandson!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡No Dejar Piedra sobre Piedra!|Don't Left Stone Over Stone!}}
|tr={{tt|Yeni rakip, yeni hareket, yeni Rowlet!|New rival, new move, new Rowlet!}}
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[[Category:Episodes in which a main character's Pokémon learns a new move]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character's Pokémon learns a new move]]


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[[de:Der Stein des Anstoßes!]]
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[[ja:SM編第97話]]
[[ja:SM編第97話]]
[[zh:精灵宝可梦 太阳＆月亮 第97集]]
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Latest revision as of 13:28, 1 May 2024

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No Stone Unturned!
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SM097   EP1036
匠のフクスロー！！！眠りのモクローzzz
Fukuthrow the Artisan!!! Sleeping Mokuroh zzz
First broadcast
Japan November 18, 2018
United States March 27, 2019
English themes
Opening The Challenge of Life
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening キミの冒険
Ending ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 飯島正勝 Masakatsu Iijima
Assistant director 飯島正勝 Masakatsu Iijima
Animation directors 酒井裕未 Hiromi Sakai
柳原好貴 Yoshitaka Yanagihara
No additional credits are available at this time.

No Stone Unturned! (Japanese: 匠のフクスロー！！！眠りのモクローzzz Fukuthrow the Artisan!!! Sleeping Mokuroh zzz) is the 97th episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,036th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on November 18, 2018 and in the United States on March 27, 2019.

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Blurb

Hau and his partner Dartrix are training hard for the island challenge when they have a run-in with Ash and Rowlet. When Ash learns that Hau’s grandfather is Kahuna Hala, he challenges his new friend to a battle!

Dartrix wins easily, but Rowlet is fired up, and at a suggestion from Professor Burnet, Ash decides to teach it a new move. Returning to the woods where they first met, they encounter Trumbeak and Toucannon, who try to teach Rowlet to use Bullet Seed. That isn’t a move Rowlet can learn, but with determination, it does master Seed Bomb (after swallowing an Everstone)—and in the rematch, Rowlet emerges victorious!

Plot

Hau runs through a Melemele Island forest as his Dartrix practices its Razor Leaf. Just as Hau declares his intent to challenge his grandfather, Dartrix senses something and fires a Razor Leaf into a nearby shrub. Hau checks the location and finds Ash, Pikachu, and Rotom pinned to a tree trunk. As Ash greets him, Hau quickly notices Ash's Z-Ring and asks if he competed in Hala's grand trial.

Ash and Hau sit down to talk further, and Ash learns that Hau is Hala's grandson. Due to Hau's current experience, Hala has refused to battle him. Hau adds that he and his father recently returned to Alola after a long time away from the region. He explains that he is training close to the trial site, while Ash says he and Pikachu were just exploring Melemele when they stopped after seeing Dartrix's impressive skills. As Ash asks whether Dartrix is the evolved form of Rowlet, Rotom interjects and recites its data on Dartrix. Ash holds up his backpack and introduces Hau and Dartrix to his still-sleeping Rowlet. Dartrix is immediately alarmed by Rowlet's bed hair and begins grooming it, but quickly becomes exhausted. Hau is amazed that Rowlet actually defeated Hala's Crabrawler, while his Dartrix was unable to. Soon enough, Hau and his Dartrix eagerly accept Ash's challenge to a battle.

Before the match begins, Rowlet and Dartrix exchange intense stares, and Rotom takes its position as the battle's referee. Hau makes the first move, but Rowlet falls asleep mid-battle and dodges Dartrix's Leaf Blade. After Ash wakes Rowlet up, it uses Razor Leaf, but Dartrix's own Razor Leaf slices its way through; Rowlet manages to dodge it. As Dartrix prepares to use Leaf Blade, Ash attempts to place his Grassium Z onto his Z-Ring, but he accidentally drops it in the grass. As Ash frantically searches for it, Rowlet is defeated by Dartrix's attack. While Ash is disappointed, Rotom claims that Rowlet appeared to be unusually serious and more powerful in battle. Ash challenges Hau to a rematch after seeing Rowlet's increasing aggression, but Hau declines because he has an appointment with his father to attend. Instead, the two Trainers promise to meet up the next day for the rematch.

Overnight, Ash tells Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet about Hau and Dartrix. Meanwhile, Rowlet continues to practice its techniques against a substitute doll. Burnet asks Ash if retaliating with a new move would be more exciting. Rotom searches its database as Burnet tells the story about the Masked Royal's Incineroar learning Cross Chop from Brick Break. Kukui interrupts the conversation and goes on to recite the Masked Royal's famous motto, "If you've got doubts, go back to your roots." Burnet explains that it means to go back to the beginning and Kukui adds something like a place or important event to Rowlet may help. Ash thinks of an idea and announces that he and Rowlet will practice a new move the next day.

The following day, Ash escorts Rowlet to the location where they first met. Rotom is immediately concerned by Ash's logic, but Ash reassures it. Rowlet flies off and soon encounters Trumbeak. Ash follows Rowlet and Trumbeak as they fly over to Toucannon's nest. Toucannon greets Ash, and soon, it and Trumbeak fly down and begin eating rocks on the ground. The odd behavior perplexes Ash and Pikachu, but Rotom explains that this trait is common amongst Bird Pokémon and that it helps them digest their food properly. Then, to everyone's surprise, Trumbeak and Toucannon showcase their Bullet Seed attacks. The pair starts teaching Rowlet the attack, but Rowlet's species cannot learn the move and thus it is unable to perform it, despite Ash's reassurances.

Ash joins the practice session. He stuffs his mouth full of round fruit and to everyone's surprise, Ash performs his own Bullet Seed, skillfully hitting the target. Ash explains that the trick to a successful Bullet Seed is focusing the energy in your stomach and keeping your eyes on the target. Rowlet is greatly encouraged and goes to look for the perfect stone. It soon finds a particularly round rock, but Rotom is alarmed and reveals that Rowlet just swallowed an Everstone, an item that prevents evolution. Ash is shocked and tries to get Rowlet to spit the item out. Rotom suggests that Rowlet tries another Bullet Seed. Rotom's suggestion works, and the Everstone lands at Ash's feet. As Ash holds up the Everstone, Rowlet swoops in and promptly swallows it again. Rowlet returns to practicing on the target, landing several successive hits with the Everstone and swallowing the rock on the rebound. Soon enough the practice pays off and Rowlet's technique has developed into a Seed Bomb attack.

With a new move now mastered, Ash rushes over to meet Hau for the promised rematch. Hau apologizes for having to leave, and the match begins. Rowlet showcases its new move, Seed Bomb, and lands a hit on Dartrix. Hau is left amazed but confused by Ash's odd Seed Bomb technique. Rowlet soon strikes Dartrix with its Peck attack. Dartrix knocks Rowlet to the ground with Razor Leaf and follows up with a Leaf Blade. Dartrix pins Rowlet to a tree trunk with several blade quills. In desperation, Ash has Rowlet use Seed Bomb, but Dartrix knocks the attack away with its Leaf Blade. Just as Dartrix goes in for a finishing Leaf Blade, Ash puts his Grassium Z into his Z-Ring and has Rowlet free itself from the Razor Leaves with its surge in power. Rowlet unleashes Bloom Doom and Dartrix is defeated.

Hau tears up at his loss, but soon picks himself up. Rowlet and Dartrix thank each other as Ash and Hau agree to battle after Hau completes Hala's grand trial. Rowlet spots its Everstone on the ground and quickly swallows it before returning to sleep. Hau and Ash wave goodbye to each other as they walk in opposite directions.

Major events

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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

 
Dare da?

Pokémon

 
Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Dartrix

Trivia

Errors

  • In the Polish dub, when Toucannon and Trumbeak are eating rocks, Ash's English voice can be heard.
  • In the forest, Ash says that it was the place where he and Rowlet met for the first time, and where they became partners. While the latter is true, they actually met at Aina's Kitchen.

Dub edits

In other languages



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