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'''Balance of Power''' (Japanese: '''トウカジム戦！五つ目のバッジ!!''' ''{{tt|Touka|Petalburg}} Gym! The Fifth Badge!!'') is the 70th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 344th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 2004 and in the United States on March 19, 2005. | '''Balance of Power''' (Japanese: '''トウカジム戦！五つ目のバッジ!!''' ''{{tt|Touka|Petalburg}} Gym! The Fifth Badge!!'') is the 70th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 344th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 2004 and in the United States on March 19, 2005. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>Ash challenges Gym Leader Norman for a badge. While they battle, Team Rocket is busy digging a tunnel under the Gym. | |||
Norman's Slakoth begins with Hidden Power, and Pikachu can't hit it. Pikachu is then immobilized by Slakoth's Blizzard, so Ash switches the Electric-type out for Torkoal. Torkoal takes out Slakoth with Flamethrower. | |||
In turn, Torkoal is taken down by a Scratch attack from Vigoroth. Ash sends Pikachu back out, and when the two Pokémon make physical contact, Vigoroth is paralyzed by Pikachu's Static ability. Pikachu uses Iron Tail to knock out Vigoroth, but also faints. | |||
In the end Ash's Grovyle faces off against Norman's Slaking. Slaking manages to counter all of Grovyle's attacks, and then uses Earthquake. The shaking disrupts Team Rocket's plans, and puts them up against some angry Dugtrio. | |||
Low on HP, Grovyle's Overgrow ability increases its Attack power, and the Grass-type knocks Slaking out with a combination of Pound and Leaf Blade. All his Pokémon defeated, Norman awards the Balance Badge to Ash. | |||
However, Max is upset at his father's loss, so he runs off with the badge. Norman talks things over with Max, explaining that the experience of losing is just as important as winning. Max returns the badge to Ash, who celebrates winning his fifth Gym badge.</i> | |||
==Plot== | |||
{{Ash}} enters the [[Petalburg Gym]], ready for his {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Norman]]. Norman tells him that he's been waiting for another fight with Ash ever since their [[AG003|last battle]], and Ash says he's more than willing to take Norman up on his offer! Watching from the sidelines, {{an|May}} says she's excited to see how the match turns out. [[Max]] tells her that their dad is certain to win. {{an|Brock}} and [[Caroline]] tell him that he should just relax and enjoy the match without worrying about the final result. | {{Ash}} enters the [[Petalburg Gym]], ready for his {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Norman]]. Norman tells him that he's been waiting for another fight with Ash ever since their [[AG003|last battle]], and Ash says he's more than willing to take Norman up on his offer! Watching from the sidelines, {{an|May}} says she's excited to see how the match turns out. [[Max]] tells her that their dad is certain to win. {{an|Brock}} and [[Caroline]] tell him that he should just relax and enjoy the match without worrying about the final result. | ||
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On the sidelines, Brock tells May and Max what kind of attack strategy their father is using. He knew from watching Ash before that he favored using Pikachu as an opener, using its powerful speed attacks to knock the enemy off balance and gain control of the battle. By using a slow Pokémon like Slakoth who could dodge Pikachu's attacks, Norman was forcing Ash to fight at his pace, giving him control over the match. | On the sidelines, Brock tells May and Max what kind of attack strategy their father is using. He knew from watching Ash before that he favored using Pikachu as an opener, using its powerful speed attacks to knock the enemy off balance and gain control of the battle. By using a slow Pokémon like Slakoth who could dodge Pikachu's attacks, Norman was forcing Ash to fight at his pace, giving him control over the match. | ||
As Pikachu recovers from Hidden Power, Ash realizes that he needs to change his strategy. He decides to try {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]] and orders Pikachu to attack with {{m| | As Pikachu recovers from Hidden Power, Ash realizes that he needs to change his strategy. He decides to try {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]] and orders Pikachu to attack with {{m|Thunder}}. However, Slakoth dodges this attack as well, and responds with {{m|Blizzard}}. The incredible cold keeps Pikachu from attacking back, so Ash recalls it and calls out {{AP|Torkoal}} instead. Torkoal uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, which easily blasts through Slakoth's Blizzard and scores a direct hit, [[fainting|knocking Slakoth out]]. With Slakoth out of commission, Norman calls out his next Pokémon, {{p|Vigoroth}}. Dodging Torkoal's {{m|Overheat}}, Vigoroth knocks Torkoal out with {{m|Scratch}}. With Torkoal down, Ash sends Pikachu back into the arena. Brock explains that by using the hyperactive Vigoroth right after the slow laid back Slakoth Norman is able to disorient his opponents and knock them off balance, as the skills necessary to defeat Vigoroth are completely different from those used against Slakoth. Meanwhile, Team Rocket continues construction on their new hideout. Yelling through a megaphone, Meowth orders [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to work harder. They respond by dropping a box on him and telling him to help out too. | ||
In the arena, Vigoroth dodges a Thunderbolt from Pikachu and attacks with Scratch. Pikachu blocks the attack with Iron Tail, but is hit with a surprise attack when Vigoroth uses Flamethrower. Max says that it's amazing that Vigoroth can use an attack like Flamethrower, causing Caroline to tell him that Norman is fighting Ash more seriously then he fights normal {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. May says that Ash should substitute Pikachu, but Brock tells her that if he does that, his only reserve Pokémon will be the already injured Pikachu. He has no choice but to use Pikachu as long as possible. Sizing up Vigoroth, Ash suddenly comes up with a plan. He orders Pikachu to use Quick Attack, dodging a Flamethrower from Vigoroth. As Pikachu closes the distance, Norman orders Vigoroth to use Scratch, but is surprised when Ash tells Pikachu to take the hit. Vigoroth's Scratch attack hits home, but the powerful Pokémon is suddenly paralyzed by Pikachu's innate {{a|Static}} [[Ability]]. Seizing the opportunity, Pikachu attacks with Iron Tail, knocking Vigoroth out. However the effort is too much for Pikachu and it passes out as well, resulting in a double KO. | In the arena, Vigoroth dodges a Thunderbolt from Pikachu and attacks with Scratch. Pikachu blocks the attack with Iron Tail, but is hit with a surprise attack when Vigoroth uses Flamethrower. Max says that it's amazing that Vigoroth can use an attack like Flamethrower, causing Caroline to tell him that Norman is fighting Ash more seriously then he fights normal {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. May says that Ash should substitute Pikachu, but Brock tells her that if he does that, his only reserve Pokémon will be the already injured Pikachu. He has no choice but to use Pikachu as long as possible. Sizing up Vigoroth, Ash suddenly comes up with a plan. He orders Pikachu to use Quick Attack, dodging a Flamethrower from Vigoroth. As Pikachu closes the distance, Norman orders Vigoroth to use Scratch, but is surprised when Ash tells Pikachu to take the hit. Vigoroth's Scratch attack hits home, but the powerful Pokémon is suddenly paralyzed by Pikachu's innate {{a|Static}} [[Ability]]. Seizing the opportunity, Pikachu attacks with Iron Tail, knocking Vigoroth out. However the effort is too much for Pikachu and it passes out as well, resulting in a double KO. | ||
After removing Pikachu from the battlefield, Ash and Norman send out their last remaining Pokémon, pitting {{TP|Norman|Slaking}} against {{AP|Grovyle}}. Ash attacks first by ordering Grovyle to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Slaking easily blocks the attack with its | After removing Pikachu from the battlefield, Ash and Norman send out their last remaining Pokémon, pitting {{TP|Norman|Slaking}} against {{AP|Grovyle}}. Ash attacks first by ordering Grovyle to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Slaking easily blocks the attack with its hands, sustaining no damage at all. Grovyle attacks again with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, but Slaking grabs it mid attack and tosses Grovyle back across the arena. Slaking begins to attack with {{m|Focus Punch}} but is stopped after Grovyle hits it in the face with Bullet Seed. The attack angers Slaking, who begins to go into a rage. It attacks with a powerful {{m|Earthquake}}. | ||
In their new hideout, Team Rocket feels the effects of Slaking's Earthquake, which rouses a group of nearby {{p|Dugtrio}}. Blaming the Dugtrio for the Earthquake, Jessie kicks a rock at them. Angrily, the Dugtrio begin to chase Team Rocket around their cave. | In their new hideout, Team Rocket feels the effects of Slaking's Earthquake, which rouses a group of nearby {{p|Dugtrio}}. Blaming the Dugtrio for the Earthquake, Jessie kicks a rock at them. Angrily, the Dugtrio begin to chase Team Rocket around their cave. | ||
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Later, Norman presents Ash with the {{badge|Balance}} - however, before he can give it away, Max grabs it and runs away. Locking himself in the Gym's greenhouse, he tells everybody gathered outside that it was unacceptable for his dad to lose the match and that it's not okay for a Trainer like him to lose in a Pokémon battle. Norman tells him that losing is just as important as winning, and that sometimes life's most important lessons are learned through losing. Ash tells Max that he really doesn't need the Badge, beating Norman in a fight taught him enough that he'd be satisfied without one. Touched by their words, Max comes out and gives the [[Badge]] back, but not before promising his Dad that they'll battle too, once he becomes a Trainer. | Later, Norman presents Ash with the {{badge|Balance}} - however, before he can give it away, Max grabs it and runs away. Locking himself in the Gym's greenhouse, he tells everybody gathered outside that it was unacceptable for his dad to lose the match and that it's not okay for a Trainer like him to lose in a Pokémon battle. Norman tells him that losing is just as important as winning, and that sometimes life's most important lessons are learned through losing. Ash tells Max that he really doesn't need the Badge, beating Norman in a fight taught him enough that he'd be satisfied without one. Touched by their words, Max comes out and gives the [[Badge]] back, but not before promising his Dad that they'll battle too, once he becomes a Trainer. | ||
== Major events == | ==Major events== | ||
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] is revealed to have {{a|Static}} as | * [[Ash's Pikachu]] is revealed to have {{a|Static}} as his Ability. | ||
* [[Ash's Grovyle]] is revealed to have {{a|Overgrow}} as its Ability. | * [[Ash's Grovyle]] is revealed to have {{a|Overgrow}} as its Ability. | ||
* {{Ash}} has his Gym match with [[Norman]] and wins, earning him the {{badge|Balance}}. | * {{Ash}} has his Gym match with [[Norman]] and wins, earning him the {{badge|Balance}}. | ||
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=== Debuts === | ===Debuts=== | ||
== Characters == | ==Characters== | ||
=== Humans === | ===Humans=== | ||
* {{Ash}} | * {{Ash}} | ||
* {{an|May}} | * {{an|May}} | ||
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* {{ho|Kenny}} | * {{ho|Kenny}} | ||
=== Pokémon === | ===Pokémon=== | ||
[[File:PTC AG070.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] | [[File:PTC AG070.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] | ||
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Slugma}} | [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Slugma}} | ||
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* ''[[Challenger!!]]'' replaces ''[[Advance Adventure]]'' as the opening. | * ''[[Challenger!!]]'' replaces ''[[Advance Adventure]]'' as the opening. | ||
* The dub episode's title is a reference to the geopolitical concept ''{{wp|balance of power}}''. | * The dub episode's title is a reference to the geopolitical concept ''{{wp|balance of power}}''. | ||
* | * Music from [[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]] is used in this episode. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* In the Latin American dub, Ash | * In the Latin American dub, when Ash orders Grovyle to use Leaf Blade, he refers to the move as Razor Leaf, which is a common error. | ||
* | ** Also when Brock explains the strategy of Norman between Slakoth and Vigoroth, he calls Slakoth as Slaking. | ||
===Dub edits=== | ===Dub edits=== | ||
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|zh_cmn={{tt|橙華道館賽！第五個徽章！|Chénghuá (Petalburg) Gym Battle! The Fifth Badge!}} | |zh_cmn={{tt|橙華道館賽！第五個徽章！|Chénghuá (Petalburg) Gym Battle! The Fifth Badge!}} | ||
|nl={{tt|Macht vraagt om kracht|Power Requires Strength}} | |||
|de={{tt|Power zum Umfallen|Power to tumble}} | |de={{tt|Power zum Umfallen|Power to tumble}} | ||
|fi={{tt|Voiman tasapaino|The balance of power}} | |fi={{tt|Voiman tasapaino|The balance of power}} | ||
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|es_la={{tt|¡Equilibrio de poder!|Balance of power!}} | |es_la={{tt|¡Equilibrio de poder!|Balance of power!}} | ||
|es_eu={{tt|El poder del equilibrio|The power of balance}} | |es_eu={{tt|El poder del equilibrio|The power of balance}} | ||
|sv={{tt|En tuff strid|A tough battle}} | |||
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Shigeru Ōmachi|344]] | [[Category:Episodes directed by Shigeru Ōmachi|344]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yūsaku Takeda|344]] | [[Category:Episodes animated by Yūsaku Takeda|344]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in which Ash gets a | [[Category:Episodes in which Ash gets a Badge|344]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with | [[Category:Episodes with Gym battles|344]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|344]] | [[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|344]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Max|344]] | [[Category:Episodes focusing on Max|344]] | ||
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