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title_en=The Battle | title_en=The Battle of the Badge | | ||
title_ja=トキワジム！さいごのバッジ！ | | title_ja=トキワジム！さいごのバッジ！ | | ||
title_ja_trans=Tokiwa Gym! The Last Badge! | | title_ja_trans=Tokiwa Gym! The Last Badge! | | ||
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|063}} | footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|063}} | ||
*It was originally broadcast as トキワジム！最後のバッヂ！ }} | *It was originally broadcast as トキワジム！最後のバッヂ！ }} | ||
'''The Battle | '''The Battle of the Badge''' (Japanese: '''トキワジム！さいごのバッジ！''' ''{{tt|Tokiwa|Viridian}} Gym! The Last Badge!'') is the 63rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 17, 1998, and in the United States on September 25, 1999. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge. They get to the gym just in time to see his rival, Gary, being defeated by a never-before-seen Pokémon that he insists must be evil!</i> | <i>Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge. They get to the gym just in time to see his rival, Gary, being defeated by a never-before-seen Pokémon that he insists must be evil!</i> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{Ash}} | [[File:Gary badges.png|thumb|left|220px|Gary showing off his ten Badges]] | ||
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking through [[Viridian City]] and realize that the [[Pokémon Center]], destroyed during Ash and {{an|Misty}}'s [[EP002|first meeting]], has since been rebuilt after nearly a year. They then make their way to the [[Viridian Gym]]. As they stop outside its doors, they encounter {{Gary}} and [[Gary's cheerleaders|his cheer squad]]. Gary boasts that he is further along the path to the [[Pokémon League]], having already earned ten Badges compared to Ash's seven. Gary heads into the [[Gym]] to challenge the Gym Leader, followed by his cheering squad. Ash tries to follow Gary, but is blocked by the ax-wielding guards, who will only permit one Trainer in the Gym at a time. | |||
Disappointed and depressed that Gary will always get further and further ahead of him, Ash crouches down in a corner. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} pats him on the head in an attempt to comfort him. Thinking it is Pikachu, Ash is so surprised when he sees Togepi that he launches it into the air. Togepi flies up, bounces on a flagpole and then into the mouth of a startled {{p|Fearow}}, who then flies off with it. The trio set off after the Fearow. | Disappointed and depressed that Gary will always get further and further ahead of him, Ash crouches down in a corner. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} pats him on the head in an attempt to comfort him. Thinking it is {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash is so surprised when he sees Togepi that he launches it into the air. Togepi flies up, bounces on a flagpole and then into the mouth of a startled {{p|Fearow}}, who then flies off with it. The trio set off after the Fearow. | ||
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is perched high on top of a skyscraper, searching for Pikachu. As it flies over them, the Fearow drops Togepi in [[James]]'s lap. [[Jessie]] tries to grab Togepi, but it evades her grasp and wanders onto a wooden plank linking the building to its neighboring structure. Jessie crawls in pursuit, though the plank gives way under her weight and she is sent plummeting to the street below. James and {{MTR}} rush down the stairs to catch her but, despite making it down before her, they miss and she hits the ground. As Jessie picks herself up, Togepi lands on her head, allowing her to grab it before collapsing once more. | Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is perched high on top of a skyscraper, searching for Pikachu. As it flies over them, the Fearow drops Togepi in [[James]]'s lap. [[Jessie]] tries to grab Togepi, but it evades her grasp and wanders onto a wooden plank linking the building to its neighboring structure. Jessie crawls in pursuit, though the plank gives way under her weight and she is sent plummeting to the street below. James and {{MTR}} rush down the stairs to catch her but, despite making it down before her, they miss and she hits the ground. As Jessie picks herself up, Togepi lands on her head, allowing her to grab it before collapsing once more. | ||
In the Gym, Gary, supported by his fans, challenges the {{an|Giovanni|Gym Leader}}, who is shrouded in shadows, boasting that he is the best Trainer in [[Pallet Town]]. The Gym Leader accepts his challenge, and his guards announce the battle will consist of three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with no time limit. Gary chooses {{p|Nidoking}} and the Leader responds by selecting {{p|Golem}}. The Gym Leader commences with a {{m|Tackle}} attack, and Gary responds in kind, ordering a Tackle from his Nidoking. This sends Golem flying backward into the wall, defeated. The Gym Leader then chooses {{p|Kingler}}, and Gary consults his [[Pokédex]], which informs him that Kingler is the evolved form of {{p|Krabby}}. The Gym Leader resumes with a {{m|Crabhammer}}. Nidoking dodges the attack, but Gary [[recall]]s him and chooses {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}. Ordering Arcanine to perform {{m|Take Down}} followed by {{m|Fire Spin}}, Kingler is sent reeling amidst cheering from Gary's fans. Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}} is sufficient enough to beat Kingler. | In the Gym, Gary, supported by his fans, challenges the {{an|Giovanni|Gym Leader}}, who is shrouded in shadows, boasting that he is the best Trainer in [[Pallet Town]]. The Gym Leader accepts his challenge, and his guards announce the battle will consist of three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with no time limit. Gary chooses {{p|Nidoking}} and the Leader responds by selecting {{p|Golem}}. The Gym Leader commences with a {{m|Tackle}} attack, and Gary responds in kind, ordering a Tackle from his Nidoking. This sends Golem flying backward into the wall, defeated. The Gym Leader then chooses {{p|Kingler}}, and Gary consults his [[Pokédex]], which informs him that Kingler is the evolved form of {{p|Krabby}}. The Gym Leader resumes with a {{m|Crabhammer}}. Nidoking dodges the attack, but Gary [[recall]]s him and chooses {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}. Ordering Arcanine to perform {{m|Take Down}} followed by {{m|Fire Spin}}, Kingler is sent reeling amidst cheering from Gary's fans. Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}} is sufficient enough to beat Kingler. | ||
[[File: Mewtwo analysis.png|thumb|220px|Gary's Pokédex failing to identify the armored Pokémon]] | |||
The Gym Leader emerges from the shadows, confidently announcing that he is not beaten yet, and he will use this battle to test his most powerful Pokémon. As he snaps his fingers, a door opens to reveal {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|a Pokémon}} concealed by mechanical armor. Using its {{m|Psychic}} attack, it sends Arcanine crashing into a wall. Gary's Pokédex claims there is no available data on the new Pokémon. The Gym Leader offers to allow Gary to use more than one Pokémon if he is afraid of losing. Despite protesting that he isn't afraid of anything, Gary sends both Arcanine and Nidoking forth to battle. Even as they attack, the mysterious Pokémon once again uses its Psychic powers to lift the pair from the ground. The Gym Leader gloats that this Pokémon is invincible, and Gary is left on the verge of panicking. | The Gym Leader emerges from the shadows, confidently announcing that he is not beaten yet, and he will use this battle to test his most powerful Pokémon. As he snaps his fingers, a door opens to reveal {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|a Pokémon}} concealed by mechanical armor. Using its {{m|Psychic}} attack, it sends Arcanine crashing into a wall. Gary's Pokédex claims there is no available data on the new Pokémon. The Gym Leader offers to allow Gary to use more than one Pokémon if he is afraid of losing. Despite protesting that he isn't afraid of anything, Gary sends both Arcanine and Nidoking forth to battle. Even as they attack, the mysterious Pokémon once again uses its Psychic powers to lift the pair from the ground. The Gym Leader gloats that this Pokémon is invincible, and Gary is left on the verge of panicking. | ||
Later, Team Rocket meets their boss Giovanni, revealing him to be the Leader of the Viridian Gym. They present Togepi to him for his approval. However, when he demands to know what it can do, the trio is at a loss to explain. Giovanni loses his temper, accusing them of total incompetence despite months of work. They are allowed a brief reprieve when the phone on Giovanni's desk rings calling him to deal with an accident. He leaves the trio in charge of the Gym, giving them three {{i|Poké Ball}}s to use if necessary. During the discussion, Togepi is able to escape through an open door. Afterwards, Giovanni walks into a dungeon where the Pokémon he used earlier are kept in cages. Continuing to the last one, he pulls a lever, releasing the mystery Pokémon from cables in its armor, and explains that he has an emergency assignment for it. | Later, Team Rocket meets their boss Giovanni, revealing him to be the Leader of the Viridian Gym. They present Togepi to him for his approval. However, when he demands to know what it can do, the trio is at a loss to explain. Giovanni loses his temper, accusing them of total incompetence despite months of work. They are allowed a brief reprieve when the phone on Giovanni's desk rings calling him to deal with an accident. He leaves the trio in charge of the Gym, giving them three {{i|Poké Ball}}s to use if necessary. During the discussion, Togepi is able to escape through an open door. Afterwards, Giovanni walks into a dungeon where the Pokémon he used earlier are kept in cages. Continuing to the last one, he pulls a lever, releasing the mystery Pokémon from cables in its armor, and explains that he has an emergency assignment for it. | ||
Meanwhile, Ash and his friends are still searching the city for Togepi, but to no avail. Misty is absolutely distraught by this and threatens Ash. However, they hear Togepi's voice coming from inside the Gym. Pulling open the heavy doors, they find not only Togepi, but Gary and his fans lying unconscious on the ground. As Ash pulls Gary back to consciousness, Gary says that the mysterious Pokémon was not only powerful, it was evil as well, despite Ash's assertion that there can't be an evil Pokémon. As Gary announces that no one will ever beat the Pokémon, Team Rocket appears and begins to recite their {{motto}}, but they are interrupted by Ash and his friends. To counter Misty's claim that their motto never changes, they state that today is very different because they are now in charge of the Gym and the {{badge|Earth}}. When Ash | Meanwhile, Ash and his friends are still searching the city for Togepi, but to no avail. Misty is absolutely distraught by this and threatens Ash. However, they hear Togepi's voice coming from inside the Gym. Pulling open the heavy doors, they find not only Togepi, but Gary and his fans lying unconscious on the ground. As Ash pulls Gary back to consciousness, Gary says that the mysterious Pokémon was not only powerful, it was evil as well, despite Ash's assertion that there can't be an evil Pokémon. As Gary announces that no one will ever beat the Pokémon, Team Rocket appears and begins to recite their {{motto}}, but they are interrupted by Ash and his friends. To counter Misty's claim that their motto never changes, they state that today is very different because they are now in charge of the Gym and the {{badge|Earth}}. When Ash and his friends demand to know why Team Rocket has a Gym, James explains that Team Rocket's plans are far too complex for them to understand. James whispers to Jessie for information, though Meowth reveals that they don't know the answers either. Jessie then angrily sends Meowth flying. | ||
Jessie raises two platforms on either side of the battlefield and invites Ash to take his place as the challenger in the green platform. Despite his friends' warnings that Team Rocket have probably booby-trapped the box, Ash ascends as Jessie calls the three Pokémon Giovanni gave her: {{p|Machamp}}, Kingler, and {{p|Rhydon}}. Ash calls out {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Jessie orders Machamp to use {{m|Karate Chop}}, striking Squirtle many times. As the blows land, Ash is given a shock; the box turned out to be rigged so that the Trainer feels all of the pain his Pokémon feels. Ash withdraws Squirtle and sends in {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, prompting Jessie to switch to Kingler. Ash orders Bulbasaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}} as Jessie orders Kingler to use {{m|Harden}}. Bulbasaur's Vine Whip is rendered ineffective. Pressing the advantage, Jessie orders a {{m|Bubble}} attack, causing Ash to feel the pain as the {{t|Water}} move strikes Bulbasaur. | Jessie raises two platforms on either side of the battlefield and invites Ash to take his place as the challenger in the green platform. Despite his friends' warnings that Team Rocket have probably booby-trapped the box, Ash ascends as Jessie calls the three Pokémon Giovanni gave her: {{p|Machamp}}, Kingler, and {{p|Rhydon}}. Ash calls out {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Jessie orders Machamp to use {{m|Karate Chop}}, striking Squirtle many times. As the blows land, Ash is given a shock; the box turned out to be rigged so that the Trainer feels all of the pain his Pokémon feels. Ash withdraws Squirtle and sends in {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, prompting Jessie to switch to Kingler. Ash orders Bulbasaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}} as Jessie orders Kingler to use {{m|Harden}}. Bulbasaur's Vine Whip is rendered ineffective. Pressing the advantage, Jessie orders a {{m|Bubble}} attack, causing Ash to feel the pain as the {{t|Water}} move strikes Bulbasaur. | ||
[[File:Ash Pidgeotto Double-Edge.png|thumb|left|220px|Pidgeotto using Double-Edge on Rhydon]] | |||
Gary advises Ash to give in, claiming that the Pokémon are too strong, but Ash refuses to give up as he trusts his Pokémon. Ash calls out {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and orders it to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, which slams into Rhydon, inflicting damage. Sparks of electricity starts crackling at Jessie's feet, which she notices. Ash then orders Pidgeotto to use {{m|Double-Edge}}, which also slams into Rhydon, causing more damage to it and Jessie. James reveals that he rigged both sides, as it hadn't occurred to him that they might lose. However, Meowth reveals a remote control and is about to press the button when Gary tackles him, sending the remote flying. Now at a disadvantage, Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to aid them. Ash orders Pikachu to attack, using his {{m|Thunderbolt}} to attack all of the opposing Pokémon at once. This sends Machamp, Rhydon, and Kingler fleeing; and Weezing and Arbok crashing into Jessie. As Ash and his Pokémon celebrate their victory, Gary's fans do a cheer in Ash's honor, and Gary is forced to admit that Ash is a good Trainer. However, he remarks Ash or anyone else will not be able to beat the mystery Pokémon that he witnessed. | Gary advises Ash to give in, claiming that the Pokémon are too strong, but Ash refuses to give up as he trusts his Pokémon. Ash calls out {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and orders it to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, which slams into Rhydon, inflicting damage. Sparks of electricity starts crackling at Jessie's feet, which she notices. Ash then orders Pidgeotto to use {{m|Double-Edge}}, which also slams into Rhydon, causing more damage to it and Jessie. James reveals that he rigged both sides, as it hadn't occurred to him that they might lose. However, Meowth reveals a remote control and is about to press the button when Gary tackles him, sending the remote flying. Now at a disadvantage, Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to aid them. Ash orders Pikachu to attack, using his {{m|Thunderbolt}} to attack all of the opposing Pokémon at once. This sends Machamp, Rhydon, and Kingler fleeing; and Weezing and Arbok crashing into Jessie. As Ash and his Pokémon celebrate their victory, Gary's fans do a cheer in Ash's honor, and Gary is forced to admit that Ash is a good Trainer. However, he remarks Ash or anyone else will not be able to beat the mystery Pokémon that he witnessed. | ||
Furious at the loss, Jessie beats both James and Meowth. Ash approaches Jessie and demands the Earth Badge as proof of his victory, citing that he earned it for beating her fair and square, but she refuses. As they argue, Meowth sees Togepi playing with the remote control. Despite Meowth's protests, Togepi presses the red and green buttons, forcing Meowth to reveal that they have rigged both platforms to be able to explode. Sure enough, the trio's red platform blows up, sending Team Rocket blasting off again, and the Earth Badge falls into Ash's hands. After a little celebration, the group is then forced to flee as the Gym begins to collapse around them. | Furious at the loss, Jessie beats both James and Meowth. Ash approaches Jessie and demands the Earth Badge as proof of his victory, citing that he earned it for beating her fair and square, but she refuses. As they argue, Meowth sees Togepi playing with the remote control. Despite Meowth's protests, Togepi presses the red and green buttons, forcing Meowth to reveal that they have rigged both platforms to be able to explode. Sure enough, the trio's red platform blows up, sending Team Rocket blasting off again, and the Earth Badge falls into Ash's hands. After a little celebration, the group is then forced to flee as the Gym begins to collapse around them. | ||
As Ash and his friends continue their journey, Brock wonders if they will ever see the Pokémon Gary saw, while Ash is only interested in his eight Badges. Realizing that they don't know where the Pokémon League is, they decide to head for Pallet Town to consult {{an|Professor Oak}}. | As Ash and his friends continue their journey, {{an|Brock}} wonders if they will ever see the Pokémon that Gary saw, while Ash is only interested in his eight Badges. Realizing that they don't know where the Pokémon League is, they decide to head for Pallet Town to consult {{an|Professor Oak}}. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Charmander}} | * [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Charmander}} | ||
** Pokémon senryū summary: Suspended on {{p|Charmander}}'s flame, people's shadows. | ** Pokémon senryū summary: Suspended on {{p|Charmander}}'s flame, people's shadows. | ||
* The episode title is derived from the {{wp|Battle of the Bulge}}. | * The episode title is derived from the {{wp|Battle of the Bulge}} during {{wp|World War II}}. | ||
* This is the first of three episodes (the other two being ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'') to feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} in scenes that are preludes to [[M01|the first movie]]. This is despite the seizures caused by [[EP038]], which caused the show to go on a four-month hiatus, which in turn led to the aforementioned three episodes airing after the movie's premiere on July 18, 1998. | * This is the first of three episodes (the other two being ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'') to feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} in scenes that are preludes to [[M01|the first movie]]. This is despite the seizures caused by [[EP038]], which caused the show to go on a four-month hiatus, which in turn led to the aforementioned three episodes airing after the movie's premiere on July 18, 1998. | ||
** A few seconds of the {{pkmn|battle}} between {{an|Giovanni}} and {{Gary}} (namely, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} running towards Mewtwo and the latter using its {{m|Psychic}} powers to levitate them) are also shown in the movie's prologue, but from a different perspective and with a different animation. Examples of this include: | ** A few seconds of the {{pkmn|battle}} between {{an|Giovanni}} and {{Gary}} (namely, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} running towards Mewtwo and the latter using its {{m|Psychic}} powers to levitate them) are also shown in the movie's prologue, but from a different perspective and with a different animation. Examples of this include: | ||
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* Despite being a Ground-type, Rhydon was hurt by Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attack. | * Despite being a Ground-type, Rhydon was hurt by Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attack. | ||
* Gary's Arcanine used {{m|Fire Spin}} in this episode, a move it was [[Anime move errors|not able to learn]] until [[Generation II]]. | * Gary's Arcanine used {{m|Fire Spin}} in this episode, a move it was [[Anime move errors|not able to learn]] until [[Generation II]]. | ||
*When | * When {{TRT}} blasts off, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} are not seen, despite them being present in the scene earlier. | ||
===Dub edits=== | ===Dub edits=== | ||
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* In the Japanese version, Misty replied to Brock's attempts at keeping the peace by telling him to "shut up", while in the dub, she simply stated that attacking Ash will at least make her feel better about Togepi being lost. | * In the Japanese version, Misty replied to Brock's attempts at keeping the peace by telling him to "shut up", while in the dub, she simply stated that attacking Ash will at least make her feel better about Togepi being lost. | ||
* Gary's comment about Mewtwo being evil was dub-only. Originally, he just commented that his own Pokémon couldn't do a thing against it, with Ash repeating it back. | * Gary's comment about Mewtwo being evil was dub-only. Originally, he just commented that his own Pokémon couldn't do a thing against it, with Ash repeating it back. | ||
* When | * When Team Rocket reveal themselves, the Japanese version has Ash and Brock specifically referring to them by name (Jessie and James, respectively). | ||
* When Ash becomes determined shortly before sending out {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, Gary simply mentioned Ash's name in the Japanese version. | * When Ash becomes determined shortly before sending out {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, Gary simply mentioned Ash's name in the Japanese version. | ||
* Originally shortly after being electrocuted, Jessie insults her teammates for rigging her platform with the electric shock generators, while the dub has her simply saying, "Follow...the leader." | * Originally shortly after being electrocuted, Jessie insults her teammates for rigging her platform with the electric shock generators, while the dub has her simply saying, "Follow...the leader." | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Epilang|color=AFA|bordercolor=FAA | {{Epilang|color=AFA|bordercolor=FAA | ||
|ar={{tt|معركة من أجل الوسام|Battle for the badge}} | |||
|zh_cmn={{tt|常磐道館，最後的徽章|Chángpán (Viridian) Gym, The Last Badge}} | |zh_cmn={{tt|常磐道館，最後的徽章|Chángpán (Viridian) Gym, The Last Badge}} | ||
|cs={{tt|Zápas o odznak|Battle for the badge}} | |cs={{tt|Zápas o odznak|Battle for the badge}} | ||