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'''The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!''' (Japanese: '''ナエトル対ナエトル！スピード対決！！''' ''{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}} VS Naetle! Speed Showdown!!'') is the 31st episode of the | '''The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!''' (Japanese: '''ナエトル対ナエトル！スピード対決！！''' ''{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}} VS Naetle! Speed Showdown!!'') is the 31st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 497th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 26, 2007 and in the United States on October 6, 2007. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>Deep in Eterna Forest, Ash and his friends have joined Cheryl the treasure hunter on her quest to find Enchanted Honey. Along the way their paths cross with that of Gardenia, a Trainer who's a real Grass-type fanatic. She admires Ash's Turtwig so much that she challenges Ash to a battle—the quest will have to wait! Gardenia sends out her Cherubi to battle Turtwig, but soon switches in her own Turtwig instead. As fast as Ash's Turtwig is, Gardenia's Turtwig is even faster and wins the first round! | <i>Deep in Eterna Forest, Ash and his friends have joined Cheryl the treasure hunter on her quest to find Enchanted Honey. Along the way their paths cross with that of Gardenia, a Trainer who's a real Grass-type fanatic. She admires Ash's Turtwig so much that she challenges Ash to a battle—the quest will have to wait! Gardenia sends out her Cherubi to battle Turtwig, but soon switches in her own Turtwig instead. As fast as Ash's Turtwig is, Gardenia's Turtwig is even faster and wins the first round! | ||
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Gardenia challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}, and he accepts. {{an|Dawn}} mentions that they are still searching, but Cheryl agrees to stop and observe the battle. Gardenia mentions that the {{gy|Eterna}} [[Gym Leader]] is a Grass-type Trainer, so Ash knows it will be good practice. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} hike exhausted, trying to find Ash and his friends. [[Jessie]] trips over a Kakuna, which triggers all the nearby Kakuna to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Beedrill}}. They rush to attack Team Rocket as they flee. | Gardenia challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}, and he accepts. {{an|Dawn}} mentions that they are still searching, but Cheryl agrees to stop and observe the battle. Gardenia mentions that the {{gy|Eterna}} [[Gym Leader]] is a Grass-type Trainer, so Ash knows it will be good practice. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} hike exhausted, trying to find Ash and his friends. [[Jessie]] trips over a Kakuna, which triggers all the nearby Kakuna to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Beedrill}}. They rush to attack Team Rocket as they flee. | ||
The battle between Ash and Gardenia is set for two-on-two, Gardenia sending out {{p|Cherubi}} against Ash's Turtwig. Dawn checks out Cherubi on the [[Pokédex]]. Ash starts with Turtwig's {{m|Tackle}} attack, scoring an easy hit following up with Razor Leaf. Cherubi runs around wildly to avoid the attack as Gardenia watches intently, surprisingly calling Cherubi back. While Gardenia praises Turtwig, Brock realizes that she was simply analyzing Turtwig's abilities. She throws another {{i|Poké Ball}}, and her next Pokémon is also a {{p|Turtwig}}. Ash decides to show off some {{stat|speed}} with a fast Tackle attack. At the last second, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges the attack, shocking everyone. Ash tries to repeat another Tackle, but again, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges, sending Ash's Turtwig crashing into a tree. Gardenia orders Turtwig to fire a {{m|Leech Seed}}, | The battle between Ash and Gardenia is set for two-on-two, Gardenia sending out {{p|Cherubi}} against Ash's Turtwig. Dawn checks out Cherubi on the [[Pokédex]]. Ash starts with Turtwig's {{m|Tackle}} attack, scoring an easy hit and following up with Razor Leaf. Cherubi runs around wildly to avoid the attack as Gardenia watches intently, surprisingly calling Cherubi back. While Gardenia praises Turtwig, Brock realizes that she was simply analyzing Turtwig's abilities. She throws another {{i|Poké Ball}}, and her next Pokémon is also a {{p|Turtwig}}. Ash decides to show off some {{stat|speed}} with a fast Tackle attack. At the last second, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges the attack, shocking everyone. Ash tries to repeat another Tackle, but again, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges, sending Ash's Turtwig crashing into a tree. Gardenia orders Turtwig to fire a {{m|Leech Seed}}, which sprouts vines that [[Seeding|drain]] Ash's own Turtwig of his [[HP|stamina]]. Turtwig is helpless against Gardenia's Turtwig, who uses a speedy Tackle attack to send Ash's own Turtwig flying into a tree and [[fainting|knock him out]]. Everyone notes that Gardenia's Turtwig was faster than Ash's and moved rarely, but when it did, outpaced Ash's Turtwig by a lot. | ||
Ash sends out {{AP|Staravia}} next, thinking that the [[type]] advantage and {{t|flying}} speed can overcome Turtwig. Staravia launches {{m|Wing Attack}}, but Turtwig is surprisingly able to dodge Staravia's attack at the last moment. Even after repeated Wing Attacks, Turtwig was able to dodge. Ash loses his cool and decides on Staravia's {{m|Aerial Ace}}, knowing that the attack is unavoidable. However, Turtwig jumps up at the last moment and Staravia is sent crashing into the bushes. When he does come back around, Turtwig pummels Staravia with {{m|Leaf Storm}} and Staravia is pinned to a tree | Ash sends out {{AP|Staravia}} next, thinking that the [[type]] advantage and {{t|flying}} speed can overcome Turtwig. Staravia launches {{m|Wing Attack}}, but Turtwig is surprisingly able to dodge Staravia's attack at the last moment. Even after repeated Wing Attacks, Turtwig was able to dodge. Ash loses his cool and decides on Staravia's {{m|Aerial Ace}} attack, knowing that the attack is unavoidable. However, Turtwig jumps up at the last moment and Staravia is sent crashing into the bushes. When he does come back around, Turtwig pummels Staravia with {{m|Leaf Storm}} and Staravia is pinned to a tree and is knocked out cold. Ash recalls Staravia as Cheryl introduces herself, her Mothim circling Gardenia. Ash is disappointed at his loss but {{AP|Pikachu}} convinces him to do special {{pkmn|training}}. | ||
The group sits around a fire as Cheryl tells Gardenia about the search for the Enchanted Honey. Cheryl mentions her reason is that her grandfather did not find the honey and that she wants to find it. Gardenia agrees to help, mentioning that the {{p|Combee}} are connected and that she knows a spot where Combee gather to form the Combee wall. They decide to go the next morning, knowing that Gardenia has extensive knowledge of the forest. | The group sits around a fire as Cheryl tells Gardenia about the search for the Enchanted Honey. Cheryl mentions her reason is that her grandfather did not find the honey and that she wants to find it. Gardenia agrees to help, mentioning that the {{p|Combee}} are connected and that she knows a spot where Combee gather to form the Combee wall. They decide to go the next morning, knowing that Gardenia has extensive knowledge of the forest. | ||
The next day, Team Rocket hikes along, wrapped in bandages and still trying to find the honey. {{MTR}} points down the path as they notice Ash's group moving. Team Rocket follows | The next day, Team Rocket hikes along, wrapped in bandages and still trying to find the honey. {{MTR}} points down the path as they notice Ash's group moving. Team Rocket follows from behind and tries to hide, but [[James]] slips and gets their attention. Team Rocket recites their {{motto}} and ditches the bandages. James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, which instantly chews at his head. Gardenia instantly runs up and hugs Carnivine. She asks to [[trade]] for his Carnivine for her {{p|Bellossom}} or {{p|Vileplume}}, but he turns both offers down as she frees him from Carnivine's grip. Ash's group warns her about who he really is. Gardenia refuses to believe them, being convinced that someone who raises Grass types can't be bad, which drops everyone's jaws. Gardenia tries to offer a {{p|Victreebel}} in return for Carnivine, which causes James to remember his own {{TP|James|Victreebel}}. | ||
Jessie snaps James out of his reminiscing and orders him to do something. James has Carnivine use {{m|Bite}}, but Gardenia gets in the way, Carnivine biting down on Gardenia's head. Brock tries to help her, but Dawn pushes him aside as James has Carnivine release her. While Meowth mentions to Jessie that they don't have money for a {{TP|Team Rocket|mecha|mechas}}, Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and James sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Gardenia instantly hugs up | Jessie snaps James out of his reminiscing and orders him to do something. James has Carnivine use {{m|Bite}}, but Gardenia gets in the way, Carnivine biting down on Gardenia's head. Brock tries to help her, but Dawn pushes him aside as James has Carnivine release her. While Meowth mentions to Jessie that they don't have money for a {{TP|Team Rocket|mecha|mechas}}, Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and James sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Gardenia instantly hugs up Cacnea, asking it to use {{m|Pin Missile}} on her to give her a back scratch. James is left distraught that his own Pokémon is treating someone else better than him. Losing his will to fight, he leaves the rest of the fight to Jessie, who has Seviper use {{m|Poison Tail}}. Gardenia snaps out of it and sends out her Turtwig, having it {{m|Bite}} Seviper's tail. Cacnea attempts Pin Missile, but a Leaf Storm sends Cacnea flying up and into the {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Recurring mechas|Meowth Balloon}}. Team Rocket gets in the balloon and uses a mecha arm to grab Mothim. Turtwig uses Leech Seed to break the arm and free Mothim. Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}} at the balloon and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Cheryl thanks Gardenia as Mothim flies off, everyone following. They find some of the flowers as a {{p|Nuzleaf}} carrying a message shows up, which causes Gardenia to split from the group. Mothim flies around the flowers as they notice Mothim excited. A Combee appears and flies off, forcing the group to run after it. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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* {{p|Turtwig}} ([[Gardenia]]'s) | * {{p|Turtwig}} ([[Gardenia]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Cherubi}} ([[Gardenia]]'s; debut) | * {{p|Cherubi}} ([[Gardenia]]'s; debut) | ||
* {{p|Mothim}} ({{OP|Cheryl|Mothim}}) | * {{p|Mothim}} ({{OP|Cheryl|Mothim}}) | ||
* {{p|Nuzleaf}} ({{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}'s) | * {{p|Nuzleaf}} ({{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}'s) | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Meowth Nunchuk.png|thumb| | [[File:Meowth Nunchuk.png|thumb|250px|A [[Wii|Nunchuk]]]] | ||
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Chimchar}} | * [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Chimchar}} | ||
** Pokémon senryū: さあバトル かえんぐるまで もえあがれ ''Saa batoru, Kaenguruma de, Moe agare'' "Come, a battle, with Flame Wheel, burst into flame". | ** Pokémon senryū: さあバトル かえんぐるまで もえあがれ ''Saa batoru, Kaenguruma de, Moe agare'' "Come, a battle, with Flame Wheel, burst into flame". | ||
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* {{MTR}} uses something that looks similar to a Nunchuk, an extension of the [[Wii]] Remote, to control the robotic hand they use to try and catch {{p|Mothim}}. | * {{MTR}} uses something that looks similar to a Nunchuk, an extension of the [[Wii]] Remote, to control the robotic hand they use to try and catch {{p|Mothim}}. | ||
* {{Ash}} narrates the preview for the [[DP032|next episode]]. | * {{Ash}} narrates the preview for the [[DP032|next episode]]. | ||
* The English title | * The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the phrase "''The grass is always greener on the other side''", which can be abbreviated to "''the grass is always greener''". | ||
* This is one of the few episodes of the | * This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear. | ||
* {{AP|Staravia}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}} misses {{AP|Turtwig}}, even though the [[move]] is unavoidable, while Turtwig is affected by {{m|Leech Seed}}, which normally has no effect on {{ | * {{AP|Staravia}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}} misses {{AP|Turtwig}}, even though the [[move]] is unavoidable, while Turtwig is affected by {{m|Leech Seed}}, which normally has no effect on {{type|Grass}}s. Therefore, these are examples of [[anime physics]]. | ||
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nextcode=DP032 | | nextcode=DP032 | | ||
nexttitle=An Angry Combeenation! | | nexttitle=An Angry Combeenation! | | ||
series=Diamond | series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl| | ||
colorscheme=Sinnoh}} | colorscheme=Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Project Anime notice}} | {{Project Anime notice}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0497}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0497}} | ||
[[Category:Diamond | [[Category:Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episodes|031]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]] | [[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]] | ||