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'''Pika and Goliath!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！''' ''Pikachu! Raichu! The Path to Evolution!!'') is the 74th episode of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 540th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2008, alongside | '''Pika and Goliath!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！''' ''Pikachu! Raichu! The Path to Evolution!!'') is the 74th episode of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 540th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2008, alongside [[DP073]] as a one-hour special and in the United States on August 30, 2008. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
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==Blurb== | |||
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<i>Before he can get to Pastoria City, Ash has to battle a slang-talking Trainer named Sho. Sho wants to collect a Pikachu evolution set and he already has Raichu and Pichu, so he has his eye on Ash's Pikachu—but Ash isn't about to trade. Instead, they have a battle: Sho's Raichu vs. Ash's Pikachu. Raichu isn't afraid to go head-to-head with Pikachu, and it also knows Hyper Beam, a move that Pikachu can't learn unless it evolves. Not only does Raichu beat Pikachu, Paul drops by just long enough to sneer at Ash for not having evolved his Pikachu. | |||
While Pikachu gets some serious rest and recuperation at the nearest Pokémon Center, Ash takes out the Thunderstone he received in Vermilion City. Back at the Vermilion Gym, Lt. Surge's Raichu beat Pikachu and forced it to consider whether it wanted to evolve; even though Pikachu decided to remain a Pikachu, what if it's changed its mind since then? Team Rocket saw the whole thing unfold and they still think Pikachu should stay the same, so they swipe the Thunderstone when no one is looking. | |||
It's just as well, since Pikachu decides to beat Raichu itself. After some special training, it's time for a rematch. Instead of relying on raw power, Ash has Pikachu use strategic moves and spinning tricks to beat Raichu. Sho admits that Ash's Pikachu is pretty good—but if they ever meet again, the result will be different!</i> | |||
==Plot== | |||
The episode starts with the gang eating at a table in the woods, taking a short break from their journey. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is excited about eating, flailing its arms happily. Unfortunately, Piplup accidentally knocked a piece of food out of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s paw. Disgruntled, both Pokémon ran off to find the food. Once the food stopped rolling, a strange {{p|Pichu}} picked it up, eating it right in front of the duo. Pichu called for its Trainer, a boy named [[Sho]]. When Sho laid his eyes on Pikachu, he thought it was a wild Pokémon. However, when a worried {{Ash}} ran over, Sho mistook their greeting, thinking Ash was trying to capture Pikachu. | The episode starts with the gang eating at a table in the woods, taking a short break from their journey. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is excited about eating, flailing its arms happily. Unfortunately, Piplup accidentally knocked a piece of food out of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s paw. Disgruntled, both Pokémon ran off to find the food. Once the food stopped rolling, a strange {{p|Pichu}} picked it up, eating it right in front of the duo. Pichu called for its Trainer, a boy named [[Sho]]. When Sho laid his eyes on Pikachu, he thought it was a wild Pokémon. However, when a worried {{Ash}} ran over, Sho mistook their greeting, thinking Ash was trying to capture Pikachu. | ||
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The first attack launched was by Pikachu – A {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Raichu took the electricity, completely unfazed. Sho mocked Pikachu's power, and gave Pikachu a {{m|Thunder}}. Pikachu also took the attack, then launched {{m|Volt Tackle}}; however, Raichu also knew this move and used it as well. Both of the Volt Tackles collided, creating an explosion. Raichu safely landed on its feet, but Pikachu slammed into a rock and struggled to stand back up. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, skidding backwards on the ground. | The first attack launched was by Pikachu – A {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Raichu took the electricity, completely unfazed. Sho mocked Pikachu's power, and gave Pikachu a {{m|Thunder}}. Pikachu also took the attack, then launched {{m|Volt Tackle}}; however, Raichu also knew this move and used it as well. Both of the Volt Tackles collided, creating an explosion. Raichu safely landed on its feet, but Pikachu slammed into a rock and struggled to stand back up. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, skidding backwards on the ground. | ||
Ash assumed Raichu would be beaten with speed, and Pikachu used {{m|Quick Attack}}. The attack collided with Raichu's stomach, but Raichu didn't seem hurt at all. Then Sho decided it was time to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Once Ash tried to get Pikachu to dodge it, Raichu used its tail to attach Pikachu to a | Ash assumed Raichu would be beaten with speed, and Pikachu used {{m|Quick Attack}}. The attack collided with Raichu's stomach, but Raichu didn't seem hurt at all. Then Sho decided it was time to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Once Ash tried to get Pikachu to dodge it, Raichu used its tail to attach Pikachu to a nearby rock so it couldn't run away. Raichu charged up its Hyper Beam attack and hit Pikachu at point-blank range. This also destroyed the rock and sent Pikachu flying. Pikachu tried to stand up, but fell back down when Raichu stepped in front of it. Pikachu looked in fear at the face of the attacker before its vision blurred. Ash, concerned, ran over to Pikachu and held it. | ||
Sho again asked to trade, but Ash | Sho again asked to trade, but Ash refuses. Changing his mind, Sho made fun of Pikachu and walked off with his Raichu. Watching in the distance was [[Paul]], who stated that Pikachu needed to evolve to even come close to being an equal to Raichu. Just as quickly as he appeared, he was gone again. Brock then states that it's true that Pikachu can't learn Hyper Beam without evolving. Dawn then says that Pikachu can't evolve without a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. | ||
Before Pikachu | Before Pikachu can say anything, it passes out in Ash's arms. Pikachu is immediately taken to a [[Pokémon Center]], where it is hooked up to a {{wp|electrocardiograph}} to check its pulse and heart rate. {{TRT}} is seen outside, looking into the hospital room sadly as Pikachu's health began to deteriorate. Upon having flashbacks of its life, Pikachu's pulse and heart rates begin to plummet, and [[Nurse Joy]] used a defibrillator and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} set it for 200 volts. It was ineffective, so Nurse Joy told Chansey to set it for 300 volts instead. After three more tries, Pikachu's heart and pulse rates begins to go back to normal, much to everyone's relief. | ||
Later that afternoon, Pikachu is seen resting in a hospital bed. As it wakes up, Ash and the others were waiting for it to come to. Pikachu quickly tries to rush off to get Raichu, but Ash puts it back in the bed, saying that it needs to rest. Then, Ash got out a | Later that afternoon, Pikachu is seen resting in a hospital bed. As it wakes up, Ash and the others were waiting for it to come to. Pikachu quickly tries to rush off to get Raichu, but Ash puts it back in the bed, saying that it needs to rest. Then, Ash got out a Thunder Stone, revealing to Dawn that Pikachu had been defeated by a Raichu in the past, referring to [[EP014|his Gym battle]] with [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}. The Nurse Joy in [[Vermilion City]] gave him the stone and he kept it all that time in case Pikachu ever wanted to evolve. Pikachu didn't seem to want to evolve even then. As Pikachu still seemes hurt, the gang left the room after Ash places the Thunder Stone on the table next to the window. | ||
Outside, Team Rocket contemplate Pikachu evolving into Raichu. Jessie says that it wouldn't feel right, and Meowth is strongly against it, as he is proud not to evolve himself. Later that night, Pikachu | Outside, Team Rocket contemplate Pikachu evolving into Raichu. Jessie says that it wouldn't feel right, and Meowth is strongly against it, as he is proud not to evolve himself. Later that night, Pikachu glares angrily at the Thunder Stone, quickly turning away from it. It begins to think about the Raichu it battled. It sits up, looking at the Thunder Stone. | ||
When the gang | When the gang come into the room, Pikachu vanishes and the Thunder Stone is gone. Ash and his friends go off looking for Pikachu. A jolt of electricity in the night sky is seen and Ash runs off in that direction. Ash then sees his Pikachu, practicing Volt Tackle on a rock and breaking it. Ash runs over, happy that Pikachu decides to not evolve after all. | ||
Team Rocket appears with | Team Rocket appears with Thunder Stone in hand, implying that they planned to sell it before running off. Brock, Dawn, and Piplup came rushing over, noticing that Pikachu decided not to evolve after all. | ||
The next morning, Pikachu seems ready and raring to go as they ran into the lobby of the Pokémon Center. There, they see Paul. Paul notices that Pikachu hadn't evolved, but says nothing and walks right past them. | The next morning, Pikachu seems ready and raring to go as they ran into the lobby of the Pokémon Center. There, they see Paul. Paul notices that Pikachu hadn't evolved, but says nothing and walks right past them. | ||
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Raichu was still able to get to its feet, and countered with Volt Tackle. Pikachu also used Volt Tackle. The attacks collided and an explosion was created. Both Pokémon were flung backwards, and both Pokémon were able to stand their ground. Raichu then used Iron Tail on Pikachu, who countered with a spinning Iron Tail. Raichu was flung into a tree, however Raichu was still able to get back up. Raichu then used Hyper Beam again, but its tail missed Pikachu. Ash's Pikachu then somehow 'used the energy from the Hyper Beam' to jump into the air and began to spin. It used the energy to go into an Iron Tail. Iron Tail collided with Raichu, knocking it out. | Raichu was still able to get to its feet, and countered with Volt Tackle. Pikachu also used Volt Tackle. The attacks collided and an explosion was created. Both Pokémon were flung backwards, and both Pokémon were able to stand their ground. Raichu then used Iron Tail on Pikachu, who countered with a spinning Iron Tail. Raichu was flung into a tree, however Raichu was still able to get back up. Raichu then used Hyper Beam again, but its tail missed Pikachu. Ash's Pikachu then somehow 'used the energy from the Hyper Beam' to jump into the air and began to spin. It used the energy to go into an Iron Tail. Iron Tail collided with Raichu, knocking it out. | ||
Both Paul and Team Rocket had been watching the battle. Team Rocket, much like they did when this happened [[EP014|previously]], celebrated and revealed that they stole the | Both Paul and Team Rocket had been watching the battle. Team Rocket, much like they did when this happened [[EP014|previously]], celebrated and revealed that they stole the Thunder Stone, and they intended to sell it for their plans to steal Pikachu. Meanwhile, Paul simply walks off-screen. | ||
Finally, our heroes said good-bye to Sho and walked off into the sunset. | Finally, our heroes said good-bye to Sho and walked off into the sunset. | ||
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==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
*{{AP|Pikachu}} reaffirms [[EP014|his decision]] not to evolve. | *{{AP|Pikachu}} reaffirms [[EP014|his decision]] not to evolve. | ||
*Team Rocket steals Ash's {{evostone| | * Team Rocket steals Ash's {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. | ||
{{animeevents}} | {{animeevents}} | ||
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* [[Paul]] | * [[Paul]] | ||
* [[Sho]] | * [[Sho]] | ||
* [[Nurse Joy]] | * [[Nurse Joy]] (×2; one in a flashback) | ||
* [[Lt. Surge]] (flashback) | * [[Lt. Surge]] (flashback) | ||
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]] (flashback) | * [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]] (flashback) | ||
* {{an|Giovanni}} ( | * {{an|Giovanni}} (fantasy) | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | * {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | ||
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | * {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | ||
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}}) | |||
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) | * {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) | ||
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Sho]]'s) | * {{p|Raichu}} ([[Sho]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Sho]]'s) | * {{p|Pichu}} ([[Sho]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}; flashback) | * {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}; flashback) | ||
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback) | * {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback) | ||
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's | * {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary golems#Regice|Brandon's]]; flashback) | ||
* {{p|Spearow}} (flashback) | * {{p|Spearow}} (flashback) | ||
* {{p|Gyarados}} (flashback) | * {{p|Gyarados}} (flashback) | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This episode follows much of the premise of ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' by having Ash's Pikachu be defeated by a Raichu and choose whether to evolve or not via the {{evostone| | * This episode follows much of the premise of ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' by having Ash's Pikachu be defeated by a Raichu and choose whether to evolve or not via the {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. Clips from the said episode are shown in this episode. | ||
** Ash's Quick Attack tactic from the said episode did not succeed during this episode. | ** Ash's Quick Attack tactic from the said episode did not succeed during this episode. | ||
[[File:DP074 machine.png|The machine in the Pokémon Center|thumb]] | [[File:DP074 machine.png|The machine in the Pokémon Center|thumb]] | ||
* It is shown that Ash still had the | * It is shown that Ash still had the Thunder Stone that the [[Nurse Joy]] from [[Vermilion City]] had given him. During the episode, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} grabbed the stone to prevent Pikachu's evolution, and currently have it with them. They also implied that they plan on selling it. | ||
** This is a rare situation where Team Rocket successfully steals something. | ** This is a rare situation where Team Rocket successfully steals something. | ||
* 113, {{p|Chansey}}'s National Pokédex number, was often shown in the machine used by [[Nurse Joy]] in the Pokémon Center. In addition, 74, the number of this episode in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series, is also shown. It could also be a reference to the animation production joke {{wp|A113}}. | * 113, {{p|Chansey}}'s National Pokédex number, was often shown in the machine used by [[Nurse Joy]] in the Pokémon Center. In addition, 74, the number of this episode in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series, is also shown. It could also be a reference to the animation production joke {{wp|A113}}. | ||
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* The dub title is a reference to {{wp|David and Goliath}}. | * The dub title is a reference to {{wp|David and Goliath}}. | ||
* Ash makes an appearance in each of his previous outfits through still paintings of his memories. | * Ash makes an appearance in each of his previous outfits through still paintings of his memories. | ||
* Pikachu's spinning aerial {{m|Iron Tail}} is visually identical to Pikachu's neutral-aerial attack in the Smash Bros. series. Red's [[Pika]] also imitated this technique in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. | * Pikachu's spinning aerial {{m|Iron Tail}} is visually identical to Pikachu's neutral-aerial attack in the Smash Bros. series. Red's [[Pika]] also imitated this technique in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. | ||
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode. | * Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode. | ||
* Team Rocket says they don't want Pikachu to evolve, but they tried to evolve it [[DP021|53 episodes earlier]]. | * Team Rocket says they don't want Pikachu to evolve, but they tried to evolve it [[DP021|53 episodes earlier]]. | ||
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Pikachu'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series. | |||
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]]: [[Paul's Electivire|Paul's Electabuzz]] | * [[Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]]: [[Paul's Electivire|Paul's Electabuzz]] | ||
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