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'''Aiding the Enemy!''' (Japanese: '''ナエトル、ハヤシガメ…そしてドダイトス！''' ''{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}}, {{tt|Hayashigame|Grotle}}...and {{tt|Dodaitose!|Torterra}}'') is the 100th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 566th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 30, 2008 and in the United States on April 4, 2009.

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The {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}} {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Cynthia]] and [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]] member {{EF|Aaron}} begins, with [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] and Aaron's {{p|Drapion}} being used. The match is being [[Television|televised]], and a group of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s watch at a [[Pokémon Center]], one of the observers being [[Paul]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive to watch the battle as well, and Ash notices Paul. On the television, Aaron orders Drapion to use {{m|Pin Missile}}. The battle continues until it comes down to Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}} and Aaron's reacquired {{TP|Aaron|Beautifly}}. Beautifly is exhausted, but it has enough to attack with {{m|Solar Beam}}. Gastrodon uses {{m|Stone Edge}} to negate the [[Move|attack]] and [[fainting|knock out]] Beautifly at the same time. Cynthia successfully defends her title of [[Pokémon Champion]]. Aaron praises his Beautifly and [[recall]]s it.

At the Center, {{TRT}} snubs Aaron for losing to Cynthia while Ash and his friends muse at how Cynthia hung on to her title despite Aaron's enthusiasm and [[DP099|getting his Beautifly back]]. Paul walks up to Ash and asks about {{AP|Chimchar}}'s {{a|Blaze}}, remembering how the [[Ability]] made Chimchar [[DP081|fly into a rage before]]. Ash pushes it off saying that he does not need to rely on it, and Paul leaves without a word. Ash decides to {{pkmn|training|train}} with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} in order to prepare for the [[Hearthome Gym]]. {{an|Dawn}} has {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}} team up with {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Staravia}}, and {{AP|Gliscor}}. They send attacks at {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and Chimchar, while those three defend with their moves. Nearby, Paul tries to read, but notices Ash's training. A disguised Team Rocket grooms [[Paul's Torterra]]. Ash and Dawn's Pokémon continue to practice as Paul takes a closer look. Ash's three Pokémon fly back and crash into Ash, knocking him down. {{an|Brock}} praises Ash's offensive-defensive tactics, but he still needs to hold back moves from connecting.

Brock notices Paul watching and chats with him while his {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} greets {{cat|Paul's Pokémon}}. Brock somewhat praises Paul's training and how he is curious about Ash's training with Chimchar, which Paul reveals his disappointment that Ash won't use Blaze. Brock responds by mentioning Ash's battle style and mentioning their encounter with Paul's brother [[Reggie]] and noticing how many [[Badge]]s and [[Symbol]]s he obtained but had spotted that he was missing the Brave Symbol. Paul explains how Reggie had powered his way through the [[Kanto]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, however a single loss at the [[Battle Pyramid]] made him decide to give up being a Trainer altogether. Paul clearly detests Reggie's lack of bitterness and states that he wants to be a better Trainer than his brother.

While Ash and his Pokémon take a moment to regroup from training, Paul and Brock approach. Chimchar is scared at the sight of its former Trainer, but {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Turtwig step up to protect their friend. Paul criticizes Ash about his training methods being similar to his own, which Ash quickly denies, remembering how [[DP051|Paul's Pokémon attacked Chimchar at once]] as part of training. Dawn mentions that Ash is training for the Hearthome Gym. Paul snubs Ash by showing him his {{Badge|Relic}}. Ash is irritated at that and how [[Fantina]]'s Pokémon used {{m|Hypnosis}} to stop his Pokémon from doing anything, Paul irritating him more by mentioning Chimchar's Blaze and using brute force instead. Ash challenges Paul to a battle, which he accepts, making it a one-on-one battle. Turtwig volunteers to battle.

On the battlefield, Ash's Turtwig stands ready as Paul summons his {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]]. Despite the [[Type#Type effectiveness|type disadvantage]], Ash is confident in Turtwig's {{stat|speed}}. Honchkrow prepares {{m|Sky Attack}}, but since it takes time to ready, Turtwig strikes first with {{m|Energy Ball}}, but it inflicts little damage. Honchkrow charges as Turtwig jumps and spins forward, dodging the attack. Honchkrow follows up with {{m|Night Slash}}, but Turtwig dodges again. However, Honchkrow comes around with a second Night Slash and manages to hit. Brock scolds Ash to cut the cavalier dodging attitude and attack. Honchkrow comes down with {{m|Aerial Ace}} and Ash orders Turtwig to use {{m|Bite}}, but Honchkrow knocks Turtwig down before it can attack. Turtwig tries to get up, but Honchkrow hits with another relentless Aerial Ace. Turtwig manages to get up and begins to glow.

Right during the heat of battle, {{p|Turtwig}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Grotle}}, revitalized with new energy. Ash checks his Pokédex and is excited at {{AP|his new Pokémon|Grotle}}. Undeterred, Paul orders Honchkrow to execute another Aerial Ace. Ash tells Grotle to dodge, but as Grotle tries to, it fails to move quickly enough and gets hit. Dawn thinks that Honchkrow is still faster, but Brock realizes what is happening. Honchkrow charges up a Sky Attack as Ash tells Grotle to attack with Bite, but Grotle stumbles. Grotle manages to get up as Honchkrow charges. Grotle tries to turn around but stumbles again, taking the Sky Attack. Ash still believes Grotle retained its speed, but Paul snubs Ash at his lack of knowledge about how much his Pokémon changed after evolving. Honchkrow fires a {{m|Dark Pulse}}, hitting Grotle on the head and knocking it out.

During the night, Grotle is unable to sleep and tries to leave the room, but the Pokémon wake up and notice. Grotle still walks out and Pikachu gets everyone but Staravia and Piplup to follow. Outside, Grotle tries to train, running forward, but it stumbles and crashes into a rock. Grotle gets up and keeps trying to build up speed, but it keeps tripping, the Pokémon quickly losing hope. Team Rocket watches and {{MTR}} reveals its intentions. The Pokémon meet up with Grotle, trying to reassure it, when Paul's Torterra approaches. Pikachu prepares for a confrontation. Meanwhile, Staravia pecks at Ash, waking him up. Piplup {{m|Peck|does the same}} to Dawn while {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} to rouse Brock. Ash notices the Pokémon missing.

Outside, Torterra meets up with the Pokémon. Chimchar, being personally familiar with it keeps the others from making any aggressive actions towards it, and Torterra displays no hostility. Looking over the other Pokémon, Torterra convinces Gliscor to help out with a demonstration as Ash and his friends arrive, noticing Torterra but staying out of sight. Gliscor attacks Torterra with {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Torterra takes the hit. Gliscor hits with multiple {{m|X-Scissor}} attacks, but Torterra continues to stand strong as Ash, his friends, and even Team Rocket watch with awe. Dawn thinks that Torterra is unable to dodge, but Brock notices that Torterra is deliberately staying put. Gliscor attempts another X-Scissor, when Torterra stands on its hind legs and comes down, pinning Gliscor to the ground before using Frenzy Plant. Before the tree trunks hit Gliscor, Torterra stops the attack and the tree trunks withdraw. Letting Gliscor get back up, Torterra speaks to Grotle, whose face lights up with understanding. Ash realizes that Torterra just demonstrated to Grotle that defense could easily compensate for speed, and rushes out to thank Torterra. Torterra acknowledges the Trainer and praises Grotle before walking away. Ash pledges to help Grotle improve on its unique battle style and synchronizing with his Pokémon, Grotle now cheerful. Team Rocket also takes the lesson to heart and sets off in {{TP|Team Rocket|their balloon|mechas}}.

Torterra returns to camp as Paul approaches his Pokémon, curious about its action but not pushing the point. The next morning, Ash and his friends run into Paul and Ash thanks Paul for what his Pokémon did, but Paul brushes it off claiming non-involvement. As Paul walks away, Ash looks forward to working with his Pokémon and the upcoming Hearthome Gym battle. Ash also promises Chimchar and Grotle that in his next battle with Paul, he will win.

* {{EF|Aaron}} battles [[Cynthia]] for the title of [[Pokémon Champion]] and loses.

* [[Paul's Torterra]] teaches Grotle how to deal with its reduced {{stat|Speed}}.

* [[Cynthia]] (on television)

* {{EF|Aaron}} (on television)

* {{p|Drapion}} ({{EF|Aaron}}'s; on television)

* {{p|Gastrodon}} ([[Cynthia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}}; on television)

* As of this episode, all forms of the [[Sinnoh]] [[starter Pokémon]] have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

* In the English dub, [[Jessie]] incorrectly calls [[Paul's Torterra]] a {{p|Grotle}}.

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