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title_ja_trans=Fly Tatsubay! Towards the Future! |

'''Let Bagons be Bagons''' (Japanese: '''飛べ、タツベイ！明日にむかって!!''' ''Fly {{tt|Tatsubay|Bagon}}! Towards the Future!'') is the 43rd episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 317th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 18, 2003 and in the United States on September 18, 2004.  

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Away from the group and hiding behind a ledge of rock, {{TRT}} observes Bagon and the situation. James states that Bagon is interesting, to which Jessie asks indifferently what could be interesting about a hard-headed Pokémon. Wobbuffet pops out of its Poké Ball behind them, its hand to its head, apparently agreeing with Jessie. Meowth lowers the binoculars from his eyes and starts to explain what is interesting as Jessie and James lower theirs. Meowth states the interesting thing about Bagon is the possibility of giving it to the boss as a present. James asks Meowth if he really thinks that {{an|Giovanni}} would like it, and Meowth explains this in an accompanying fantasy. After this explanation, Team Rocket is cheered and further fantasizes enjoying their luxurious reward, with Wobbuffet seeming to agree.

Brock referees the battle, stating the rules and that Trainers signal when ready. Ash tells Michelle that he will start off with Pikachu, and Michelle responds that he can go ahead whenever he is ready. Max states that it is going to be Bagon, a Dragon-type, versus Pikachu, an Electric type. May asks Max which one has the advantage, and Max responds that although a Dragon-type would have a clear advantage in the case, Ash chose his Pikachu anyway. Brock exclaims for the challengers to begin and Ash says his command first, commanding Pikachu to use Quick Attack. Michelle analyzes Pikachu’s Quick Attack with her glasses, and commands Bagon to fly thirty degrees left and be defensive. Bagon braces itself, and Pikachu zigzags off a rock and lunges toward Bagon. Pikachu’s head hits Bagon’s head, and due to the hardness of the impact, Pikachu recoils and Bagon throws them from their head. Pikachu roughly tumbles on the ground from the throw, holding its head.

Michelle analyzes Pikachu from his glasses, stating that Pikachu took seventy-percent damage and the morale is dropping. Michelle commands Bagon to use Skull Bash, and Bagon jumps forward. Ash commands Pikachu to dodge the attack and Pikachu hurriedly jumps out of the way. Michelle commands Bagon to change course forty-five degrees to the right, and Bagon leaps off a rock, changing direction and leaping directly towards Pikachu, who narrowly dodges it. Bagon, continuing from the momentum, smashes into a rock and Pikachu nervously looks on. Max comments that it was close, and that Bagon almost clobbered Pikachu. May replies that she knows, and that the way Michelle can analyze all the data is amazing.

Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, and Michelle analyzes Pikachu’s Thunderbolt’s effective target area before instructing Bagon to move two meters to the left. Michelle commands Bagon to use Skull Bash, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge it. Pikachu is unable to dodge, however, and the attack successfully hits, slamming Pikachu into a rock. May and Max react concernedly from the serious hit.

Ash runs over to Pikachu and asks Pikachu if they are all right. Michelle analyzes Pikachu, and concludes that Pikachu has taken heavy damage, a major morale drop, commenting that the match may already be over. Ash tells Pikachu to hang in there, encouraging Pikachu that they can do it. With great resolve, Pikachu stands and shows off a momentary display of sparks from their cheeks. Both Michelle and Bagon are startled at the occurrence. Ash confidently tells Pikachu that is time to show Michelle and Bagon what they got. Awestruck, Michelle stares at Pikachu and Ash, asking to herself how he could do that, and just by encouraging it he could boost its morale. Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunder, and Pikachu runs forward. Michelle analyzes Thunder’s effective shock zone, concluding that it is too big to dodge and that Bagon must instead attack. Michelle commands Bagon to charge straight into Pikachu at full velocity, and Bagon runs forward. At their collision, there is a massive explosion of dust and electrical energy, and Pikachu is revealed to have successfully hit Bagon with Thunder. Bagon, stunned, falls and skids across the ground. Max states that Bagon took some damage at the attack, and May adds that there is no telling who is going to win.

Michelle attempts Ash’s encouragement tactic, telling Bagon that it has to get up. In response, Bagon opens its eyes and rises to its feet. Michelle commands Bagon to hit Pikachu again with another Skull Bash, and Bagon lunges forward. Ash commands Pikachu to fight back, and as the distance between Bagon and its impact with Pikachu becomes shorter, Ash instructs Pikachu that he would like Pikachu to dodge at the very last second. At the precise moment, Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, and Pikachu leaps above Bagon. Bagon redirects its lunge to stop its momentum, standing and turning to face Pikachu. Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, and Michelle calculates the probable shock area. Michelle commands Bagon to jump thirty degrees upward, and once Bagon is the air, Michelle instructs Bagon to use Skull Bash. Ash commands Pikachu to use Iron Tail, and Pikachu lunges forward, turning itself around in the air to thrust its tail at Bagon’s head. Michelle is incredulous, and Ash exclaims happily that it worked. Michelle compliments Ash, calling his tactic of using an offensive attack for defense as impressive. Ash confidently asks Pikachu if he hears that compliment, when suddenly Jessie’s voice is heard and Ash, Michelle, May, and Max all appear startled.

James replies to Jessie, starting the motto as their helicopter vehicle rises into the air. During the motto, James mentions remote-control. Brock, confused, asks what remote-control is supposed to mean. James laughs, and remarks that he is glad that Brock asked the question. A panel opens in the front portion of the helicopter, revealing Meowth with jet pack attached to his back. Meowth rockets towards Pikachu, and Ash tells Pikachu to watch out. Jessie states that he fell for it, tapping a button on a device. Meowth suddenly swerves direction, grabbing Bagon instead of Pikachu. Bagon struggles in Meowth’s grip as they ascend. In the helicopter, Jessie remarks that it is going great and that they should do all of their operations by remote control. Ash sends out Treecko, commanding Treecko to use Bullet Seed. Treecko fires Bullet Seed at Team Rocket’s helicopter, and the helicopter tilts from the impact. Jessie and James are having difficulty balancing within the faltering helicopter, and the remote control Jessie was holding is jarred out of her hands, falling out the window.  

Treecko agility leaps and somersaults from one branch to another, the group following behind it. Michelle compliments Ash, stating that his Pokémon are really well trained. Michelle further clarifies, noting Treecko with its Bullet Seed, Pikachu’s deflecting Skull Bash with Iron Tail, before concluding that it is pretty obvious to her that Ash is a great Trainer. Ash thanks her, but states that it is his Pokémon that deserve the credit. Brock comments that Ash is being too modest, that he worked with both Pokémon for a long time to help them master the attacks. Michelle states, with some rising realization, that he encourages them. Ash affirms this and replies that he wanted them to master those attacks as much as they did, so they tried and never gave up. Michelle states that she gets it, and Ash compares the subject to being like her Bagon wanting to fly, stating that it’s a long shot, but they would really love to see it happen.

Team Rocket childishly taunts them, essentially stating that they will not. Ash commands Pikachu to use Quick Attack, and Pikachu rushes into Team Rocket, causing them to slam into their helicopter. Bagon, holding the jet pack in its hands, presents it to Michelle. Michelle concernedly asks Bagon if they hurt it, but Bagon assures her that they did not, and Michelle is relieved. The helicopter’s blades suddenly spin, and a clamp appears and grabs Pikachu. Ash exclaims that it is not fair, to which Jessie vainly states that it is also not fair that she is both brilliant and beautiful. Ash demands Team Rocket stop, but Bagon speaks out. The jet pack is around Bagon’s back, and Max asks if he wishes to follow them with it. Bagon affirms this, and Treecko leaps onto its back. Ash asks if Treecko also wishes to follow Team Rocket by the jet pack, and Treecko shortly nods.

Inside the helicopter, Pikachu attempts to use an electric attack, but it has no effect. Meowth tells Pikachu that Team Rocket is as electricity-proof as ever and to save its thunder. James looks towards a window and states that it would appear they have some company. The rocket swerves toward Team Rocket, flying directly through it and making a hole in its hull. Treecko leaps atop the helicopter as Team Rocket stares in fright. Jessie assumes a more belligerent expression, sending out Seviper. Seviper’s head bumps into the ceiling, and its length makes the helicopter cramped. The helicopter shakes violently as Bagon rams its head into the hull on the outside. Treecko uses Bullet Seed on the inside of the helicopter and the projectiles ricochet off the walls, causing several explosions in the helicopter, making it tilt. One of the ricocheting Bullet Seeds hits the lock on Pikachu’s cage, and Pikachu scampers out. Pikachu and Treecko fall off the helicopter, landing on the rocketing Bagon.  

Meowth and Jessie prompt James that he is the captain and that he must do something. James exclaims with some fear in his voice that lunch will not be served. Running on the ground, Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu leaps off Bagon and uses Thunderbolt on Team Rocket’s helicopter, causing Team Rocket to blast off. Bagon circles in the air several times. The others watch Bagon fly, and Max comments that Michelle believed in it and its dream came true. Pikachu and Treecko happily ride on the rocket with Bagon, and Brock observes that Bagon is pretty good at it too, and that Bagon really was born to fly. Ash notes to Michelle that their Pokémon saved the day, and Michelle thanks him, stating that she owes him. Michelle removes her glasses and looks up to Bagon, adding that she owes a lot to Bagon too.  

It is now sunset and Bagon lands with Pikachu and Treecko disembarking. Michelle asks Bagon how did it like its first flight, and Bagon happily replies. Suddenly, Bagon glows with a white light, and the group watches in awe. As Bagon expands, the jet pack slips off. Fully materialized as a Shelgon, Shelgon states its name. Ash states in awe that Bagon evolved into a Shelgon. Michelle remarks how fantastic it is and bends down to hug Shelgon. Michelle adds that Shelgon really earned this, by never giving up on its dream. Shelgon replies to her, and Ash and Max happily laugh. A flock of Pidgeotto flies outward, and Brock states that the Pidgeotto are the perfect symbol for Shelgon’s dream of flying someday.

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