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'''Round One - Begin!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！''' ''Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!'') is the 75th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 17, 1998 and in the United States on October 30, 1999.  
'''Round One - Begin!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！''' ''Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!'') is the 75th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 17, 1998, and in the United States on October 30, 1999.  
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==Plot==
==Plot==
With the opening ceremonies behind them, {{Ash}} and his friends begin to prepare for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. After registering, Ash learns that he must first pass through four preliminary battles on four unique battlefields (Grass, Water, Ice, and Rock) to qualify for battling inside Indigo Stadium. The lady at the registry has Ash go through a random selection, and he is assigned to battle on the Water field later that day against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Mandi]], who refers to himself as "Mandi the Astounding."
After registering for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], {{Ash}} learns that he must first pass through four preliminary battles on four unique battlefields (Grass, Water, Ice, and Rock) to qualify for battling inside the Indigo Stadium. The lady at the registry has Ash go through a random selection, and he is assigned to {{pkmn|battle}} on the Water Field later that day against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Mandi]].


Since he is assigned to the Water field, Ash plans to rely on {{AP|Squirtle}} for the battle. {{an|Misty}} suggests that it might not be enough. The group runs into {{an|Gary}}, who is battling on the Ice field, who mockingly wishes Ash luck as he wants to be the one to defeat him, and he walks away laughing with his cheerleaders. At that moment, Ash receives a call from {{an|Professor Oak}}, who suggests he swap out one of his [[Pokémon]]. Ash decides to recall {{AP|Krabby|Kingler}} to boost his team. Misty is worried because Ash had never used Krabby before, but Ash is confident in the Pokémon.  
Since he is assigned to the Water field, Ash plans to rely on {{AP|Squirtle}} for the battle, but {{an|Misty}} suggests that it might not be enough. The group runs into {{Gary}}, who is battling on the Ice Field. He mockingly wishes Ash luck as he wants to be the one to defeat him, and he walks away laughing with [[Gary's cheerleaders|his cheerleaders]]. At that moment, Ash receives a call from {{an|Professor Oak}}, who suggests he swap out one of his Pokémon. Ash decides to have {{AP|Krabby}} sent through to boost his team. Misty is worried because Ash had never used Krabby before, but Ash is confident in the Pokémon. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is posing as a news crew and unsuccessfully trying to find rare Pokémon to steal. While waiting for his turn to battle at a restaurant, Ash sees Gary winning his first match on the Ice Field on [[television|TV]], fueling his determination.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is posing as a news crew to try to find rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to steal. However, they were not having much luck. In one of their "Interviews", they come across Mandi, whose cocky attitude makes Jessie angry enough to nearly blow their cover. Before she can make true on her words though, James and Meowth remind her of their mission and that they should keep their cover intact.
Ash's battle on the Water Field soon begins, and he starts off with Krabby, while Mandi uses an {{p|Exeggutor}}. Krabby jumps into the pool to avoid a {{m|Psywave}}, but Exeggutor uses {{m|Psychic}} to create a whirlpool, revealing Krabby's hiding space and trapping it in the vortex. Mandi orders an {{m|Egg Bomb}}, bombarding Krabby as it's getting whirled around. Ash tries to recall Krabby, but the whirlpool prevents him from doing so. Suddenly, Krabby escapes from the vortex, and Ash orders it to use {{m|Vise Grip}} on Exeggutor's leaves, stopping it from using {{m|Hypnosis}}. Hanging on tightly, Krabby uses {{m|Leer}} to immobilize Exeggutor, and its {{m|Stomp}} attack knocks it out. As it stands triumphant over Exeggutor, Krabby suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}. Mandi, still confident, sends out his second Pokémon, a {{p|Seadra}}. Seadra uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge Kingler's {{m|Water Gun}}, but Kingler manages to send it flying with {{m|Bubble}}, and then knocks Seadra out with {{m|Crabhammer}}.


Ash's battle on the Water field soon begins. Misty and Brock get special seats behind Ash's podium on the battlefield to act as his coaches during the fights. After receiving a surprise good luck from Team Rocket from the commentary booth (which also leads to their arrest by all of Kanto's Officer Jennys), Ash starts with Krabby right away, and Mandi uses an {{p|Exeggutor}}. Krabby jumps into the pool, but Exeggutor uses its {{m|Psychic}} ability to create a whirlpool, revealing Krabby's hiding space. Mandi then orders an {{m|Egg Bomb}}, knocking Krabby into the whirlpool and preventing it from using any attacks. Ash tries to recall Krabby, but the whirlpool prevents him from doing so. Suddenly, Krabby escapes from the vortex, and Ash orders Krabby to use {{m|Vice Grip}} on Exeggutor's leaves, stopping its attacks. Hanging on tightly, Krabby uses {{m|Leer}} to immobilize Exeggutor and uses a {{m|Stomp}} attack to knock it out.
Mandi remains undaunted as he sends out his last Pokémon, a {{p|Golbat}}. {{an|Brock}} becomes worried, since Kingler is weak against aerial attacks. Misty suggests that Ash should switch to {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Ash stands by his Pokémon. Golbat manages to evade Kingler's Vise Grip with with {{m|Double Team}}, before dealing a great amount of damage with {{m|Razor Wind}}. Mandi aims for a finishing strike with {{m|Mega Drain}}, but Ash counters by ordering Kingler to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Kingler's shot hits Golbat dead-on, knocking it out and winning Ash his first Indigo League victory. Mandi is astounded by his defeat, with the commentator confirming that Ash successfully used only one Pokémon for the entire match. Misty and Brock watch on in shock as Ash jumps around, overexcited by his first win.
 
Krabby stands triumphant over Exeggutor, and suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}. Mandi, still confident, sends out his second Pokémon, a {{p|Seadra}}. Seadra uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge Kingler's {{m|Water Gun}}, but Kingler manages to slow it down with a {{m|Bubble}} attack and then knocks Seadra out of the fight with {{m|Crabhammer}}.
 
Mandi, undaunted, sends out his last Pokémon, a {{p|Golbat}}. Brock worried that this could be bad for Ash; Kingler is weak against air attacks. Misty suggests Ash switch to {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Ash stands by his Pokémon. Golbat manages to evade Kingler's attacks, dealing a great amount of damage in the process. But Ash remains firm and orders Kingler to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Kingler's shot hit Golbat dead-on, knocking it out and winning Ash his first Indigo League victory.


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
* {{Gary}} wins his first round match.
* {{Ash}} uses his {{p|Krabby}} in {{pkmn|battle}} for the first time.
* {{Ash}} uses his {{p|Krabby}} in {{pkmn|battle}} for the first time.
* Ash's Krabby is revealed to know {{m|Harden}}, {{m|Vice Grip}}, {{m|Leer}}, and {{m|Stomp}}.
* Ash's Krabby is revealed to know {{m|Harden}}, {{m|Vise Grip}}, {{m|Leer}}, and {{m|Stomp}}.
* Ash's Krabby [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Ash's Krabby [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Kingler}} and learns {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Crabhammer}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash's Kingler is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Crabhammer}}.
* Ash defeats [[Mandi]] in his first round match using only his Kingler.
* Ash's Kingler learns {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash wins his first round match of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] using only his Kingler.
* {{Gary}} also wins his first round match.
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP075.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Mandi]]
* [[Mandi]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Reporters
* Crowd


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP075.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP075.png|200px|thumb|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Nidoran♂}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Seaking}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Nidoran♂}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Seaking}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; evolves)
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; evolves)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s, [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Mandi]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Mandi]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Mandi]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Mandi]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Gloom}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Gloom}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Seaking}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Seaking}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Moltres}} (flashback)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Pokémon League]] participation
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Pokémon League]] participation
** Pokémon senryū summary: If you win the league, be sure to praise them, your Pokémon.
** Pokémon senryū summary: If you win the league, be sure to praise them, your Pokémon.
* This episode marks the first time when a {{type|Water}} Pokémon owned by Ash has evolved. The second time wouldn't occur until ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', 777 episodes later.
* This episode marks the first time when a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by {{Ash}} has evolved. The second time wouldn't occur until ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', 776 episodes later.
* In the English dub, no [[gender]] for the "Who's That Pokémon?" feature was given, only "Nidoran". The picture and [[cry]] was of the {{p|Nidoran♂|male Nidoran}}.
** This also marks the first time when one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has evolved during a Pokémon League battle. The second time wouldn't occur until ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', 1,007 episodes later.
* Team Rocket's bogus news network was called "Lovely Charming Network", a reference to their Japanese {{motto}} where they introduce themselves as "the lovely charming villains".
* Excluding one-on-one matches, this marks the only time to date when Ash has won a Pokémon League battle without any of his Pokémon being defeated.
* The blurb on the present-day pokemon.com for this episode is mistakenly listed as the blurb from the episode that [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/02_21-round-one-begin/ aired two weeks] before this one.
* In the English dub, no [[gender]] for the "[[Who's That Pokémon?]]" feature is given, only "Nidoran". The picture and [[cry]] was of the {{p|Nidoran♂|male Nidoran}}.
* Team Rocket's bogus news network is called "Lovely Charming Network", a reference to their Japanese {{motto}} where they introduce themselves as "the lovely charming villains".
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is used in this episode.


===Errors===
===Errors===
<!--Do not add Brock's statement that Kingler is weak to air attacks as an error. He means that Kingler is vulnerable to attacks from the air, not that it is weak to Flying-types.-->
<!--Do not add Brock's statement that Kingler is weak to air attacks as an error. He means that Kingler is vulnerable to attacks from the air, not that it is weak to Flying-types.-->
* When a random Trainer is showing off his Pokémon to {{TRT}}, he holds up a {{ball|Poké}} containing a {{p|Raticate}}, yet a picture of a {{p|Venomoth}} appears. When he holds up the Poké Ball containing Venomoth, the next scene shows him staring at Team Rocket's camera, with his mouth not moving when he says "And a Venomoth!" in the dub. In the Japanese version he only showed off one Pokémon and a Venomoth.
* When [[Jessie]] says that name of her news network captures her essence of her, the band on her disguise is dark-green instead of light-green.
* When Ash used the video phone to talk to Professor Oak, Ash put the phone against his ear and used the screen when Ash's mom and Professor Oak only used the screen.  
* When {{Ash}} uses the video phone to talk to {{an|Professor Oak}}, Ash puts the phone against his ear and uses the screen when {{Delia}} and Professor Oak only used the screen.
* After Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, he looks at its Pokedex entry. The entry for Kingler states that "[Its] claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower". In fact, horsepower is a unit of power which is energy divided by time—not at all related to pressure. A better unit would be {{wp|pounds per square inch}}.
* When the [[Officer Jenny]]s say that the news reporters are {{TRT}}, {{MTR}}'s disguise disappears.
* When Mandi's Golbat used {{m|Double Team}}, it looked more like {{m|Teleport}}.
* After Ash's {{AP|Krabby}} evolves into Kingler, he looks at its [[Pokédex]] entry. The entry for Kingler states that "[Its] claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower". In fact, horsepower is a unit of power which is energy divided by time—not at all related to pressure. A better unit would be {{wp|pounds per square inch}}.
* Right after {{Ash}} defeats Mandi, the black background of the big screen disappears when the screen changes to congratulate the winner.
* Throughout the episode, the back of {{p|Golbat}}'s wings are colored blue instead of purple.
** This also happens after {{Gary}}'s battle, therefore it may have been intentional and was simply changed in future episodes.
* When [[Mandi]]'s Golbat uses {{m|Double Team}}, the [[move]] looks more like {{m|Teleport}}.
* After {{Ash}} tries to recall {{AP|Krabby}}, the announcer states that Exeggutor's {{m|Barrage}} was preventing him from doing so, when it was really Egg Bomb.
* Right after Ash defeats Mandi, the black background of the big screen disappears when the screen changes to congratulate the winner. This also happens after {{Gary}}'s battle, therefore it may have been intentional and was simply changed in future episodes.
* On the Ice Field, the announcer says that the battle is ''just beginning'', but one Trainer has two Pokémon remaining, and the other has one Pokémon remaining.
* In the English dub:
* {{p|Seaking}} is said to use {{m|Horn Drill}} against {{p|Tentacruel}}, but it was actually a {{m|Horn Attack}}.
** During the battle on the Water Field, the announcer says that the battle is ''about to begin'', but one Trainer has two Pokémon remaining, and the other has one Pokémon remaining. In the original version, he says it's about to end.
** When a random {{pkmn|Trainer}} is showing off his Pokémon to Team Rocket, he holds up a {{i|Poké Ball}} containing a {{p|Raticate}}, yet a picture of a {{p|Venomoth}} appears. When he holds up the Poké Ball containing Venomoth, the next scene shows him staring at Team Rocket's camera, with his mouth not moving when he says "And a Venomoth!". In the Japanese version, he only showed off one Pokémon and a Venomoth.
** After Mandi summons a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} during his magic trick, Meowth refers to the Pidgey as {{p|Pidgeotto}}. In the original version, Meowth doesn't name the Pokémon at all.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Together Forever]]
* In the dub, after Mandi summoned a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} during his magic trick, {{MTR}} referred to the Pidgey as {{p|Pidgeotto}}. In the original version, Meowth doesn't name the Pokémon at all.
* In the original version, Gary says Ash is lucky to not be up against him, then speaks of a promise he supposedly made that Ash would lose, prompting Ash to question where said promise came from. In the dub, Gary says he'd feel terrible if Ash lost, then tells Ash he wants the pleasure of beating him as a [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash then responds with a sarcastic remark about Gary's overconfidence.
* In the original, Gary says Ash is lucky to not be up against him, then speaks of a promise he supposedly made that Ash would lose, prompting Ash to question where said promise came from. In the dub, Gary says he'd feel terrible if Ash lost, then tells Ash he wants the pleasure of beating him as a Pokémon Master. Ash then responds with a sarcastic remark about Gary's overconfidence.
* Gary's comments on the {{pkmn|battle}} to the news reporter are a bit more goading towards Ash in the dub. In the original version, he just says he's relieved because everything went according to plan.
* Gary's comments on the battle to the news reporter are a bit more goading towards Ash in the dub. In the original, he just says he's relieved because everything went according to plan.
* {{an|Brock}} saying he wants a chocolate shake in response to Ash and the stadium shaking is nowhere to be found in the original version; instead he unconvincingly claims that he isn't nervous.
* Brock saying he wants a chocolate shake in response to Ash and the stadium shaking is nowhere to be found in the original; instead he unconvincingly claims that he isn't nervous neither.
* Before the screen switches to the scoreboard, the Japanese version has an extra screen that reads "POCKEMON LEAGUE! BATTLE OF WATER FIELD". This is omitted in the dub.
* The PA makes [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|a reference to a real-life event]] by saying that {{p|Exeggutor}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} makes the scene look like the {{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July}}.
* The PA makes [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|a reference to a real-life event]] in the dub by saying that {{p|Exeggutor}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} makes the scene look like the {{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July}}. In the original version, he just says it looks like fireworks.
* The trainer's book says that Trainers should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint in the dub. In the original, it says that the second round is two days later.
* The Trainer's book Brock reads says that Trainers should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint in the dub. In the original version, it says that the second round is two days later.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！
Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!
First broadcast
Japan December 17, 1998
United States October 30, 1999
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending タイプ・ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 横田和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director たけだゆうさく Yūsaku Takeda
Additional credits

Round One - Begin! (Japanese: ポケモンリーグかいまく！みずのフィールド！ Pokémon League Opens! Water Field!) is the 75th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 17, 1998, and in the United States on October 30, 1999.

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Blurb

It's day one of the Pokémon League Tournament and the trainers learn where they will be competing in their first round battle and who their first opponent will be. We find Ash as he's checking into the Pokémon Village where he's told his first battle will be held on the Water Field. Since Misty's specialty is water Pokémon she offers to let him use some of hers, but Ash declines. Professor Oak suggests that he not go into battle with Squirtle as his only water Pokémon and sends over Krabby as a back up. Against the advice of his coaches, Brock and Misty, Ash begins the battle by using his Krabby who's never fought before.

Plot

After registering for the Indigo Plateau Conference, Ash learns that he must first pass through four preliminary battles on four unique battlefields (Grass, Water, Ice, and Rock) to qualify for battling inside the Indigo Stadium. The lady at the registry has Ash go through a random selection, and he is assigned to battle on the Water Field later that day against a Trainer named Mandi.

Since he is assigned to the Water field, Ash plans to rely on Squirtle for the battle, but Misty suggests that it might not be enough. The group runs into Gary, who is battling on the Ice Field. He mockingly wishes Ash luck as he wants to be the one to defeat him, and he walks away laughing with his cheerleaders. At that moment, Ash receives a call from Professor Oak, who suggests he swap out one of his Pokémon. Ash decides to have Krabby sent through to boost his team. Misty is worried because Ash had never used Krabby before, but Ash is confident in the Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is posing as a news crew and unsuccessfully trying to find rare Pokémon to steal. While waiting for his turn to battle at a restaurant, Ash sees Gary winning his first match on the Ice Field on TV, fueling his determination.

Ash's battle on the Water Field soon begins, and he starts off with Krabby, while Mandi uses an Exeggutor. Krabby jumps into the pool to avoid a Psywave, but Exeggutor uses Psychic to create a whirlpool, revealing Krabby's hiding space and trapping it in the vortex. Mandi orders an Egg Bomb, bombarding Krabby as it's getting whirled around. Ash tries to recall Krabby, but the whirlpool prevents him from doing so. Suddenly, Krabby escapes from the vortex, and Ash orders it to use Vise Grip on Exeggutor's leaves, stopping it from using Hypnosis. Hanging on tightly, Krabby uses Leer to immobilize Exeggutor, and its Stomp attack knocks it out. As it stands triumphant over Exeggutor, Krabby suddenly evolves into Kingler. Mandi, still confident, sends out his second Pokémon, a Seadra. Seadra uses Agility to dodge Kingler's Water Gun, but Kingler manages to send it flying with Bubble, and then knocks Seadra out with Crabhammer.

Mandi remains undaunted as he sends out his last Pokémon, a Golbat. Brock becomes worried, since Kingler is weak against aerial attacks. Misty suggests that Ash should switch to Pikachu, but Ash stands by his Pokémon. Golbat manages to evade Kingler's Vise Grip with with Double Team, before dealing a great amount of damage with Razor Wind. Mandi aims for a finishing strike with Mega Drain, but Ash counters by ordering Kingler to use Hyper Beam. Kingler's shot hits Golbat dead-on, knocking it out and winning Ash his first Indigo League victory. Mandi is astounded by his defeat, with the commentator confirming that Ash successfully used only one Pokémon for the entire match. Misty and Brock watch on in shock as Ash jumps around, overexcited by his first win.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

 
Dare da?

Pokémon

 
Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Nidoran♂ (US and international), Seaking (Japan)

Trivia

  • Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Pokémon League participation
    • Pokémon senryū summary: If you win the league, be sure to praise them, your Pokémon.
  • This episode marks the first time when a Water-type Pokémon owned by Ash has evolved. The second time wouldn't occur until A Stealthy Challenge!, 776 episodes later.
    • This also marks the first time when one of Ash's Pokémon has evolved during a Pokémon League battle. The second time wouldn't occur until Fiery Surprises!, 1,007 episodes later.
  • Excluding one-on-one matches, this marks the only time to date when Ash has won a Pokémon League battle without any of his Pokémon being defeated.
  • In the English dub, no gender for the "Who's That Pokémon?" feature is given, only "Nidoran". The picture and cry was of the male Nidoran.
  • Team Rocket's bogus news network is called "Lovely Charming Network", a reference to their Japanese motto where they introduce themselves as "the lovely charming villains".
  • Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto or blast off in this episode.
  • Music from Mewtwo Strikes Back is used in this episode.

Errors

  • When Jessie says that name of her news network captures her essence of her, the band on her disguise is dark-green instead of light-green.
  • When Ash uses the video phone to talk to Professor Oak, Ash puts the phone against his ear and uses the screen when Delia and Professor Oak only used the screen.
  • When the Officer Jennys say that the news reporters are Team Rocket, Meowth's disguise disappears.
  • After Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, he looks at its Pokédex entry. The entry for Kingler states that "[Its] claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower". In fact, horsepower is a unit of power which is energy divided by time—not at all related to pressure. A better unit would be pounds per square inch.
  • Throughout the episode, the back of Golbat's wings are colored blue instead of purple.
  • When Mandi's Golbat uses Double Team, the move looks more like Teleport.
  • Right after Ash defeats Mandi, the black background of the big screen disappears when the screen changes to congratulate the winner. This also happens after Gary's battle, therefore it may have been intentional and was simply changed in future episodes.
  • In the English dub:
    • During the battle on the Water Field, the announcer says that the battle is about to begin, but one Trainer has two Pokémon remaining, and the other has one Pokémon remaining. In the original version, he says it's about to end.
    • When a random Trainer is showing off his Pokémon to Team Rocket, he holds up a Poké Ball containing a Raticate, yet a picture of a Venomoth appears. When he holds up the Poké Ball containing Venomoth, the next scene shows him staring at Team Rocket's camera, with his mouth not moving when he says "And a Venomoth!". In the Japanese version, he only showed off one Pokémon and a Venomoth.
    • After Mandi summons a flock of Pidgey during his magic trick, Meowth refers to the Pidgey as Pidgeotto. In the original version, Meowth doesn't name the Pokémon at all.

Dub edits

  • Pikachu's Jukebox: Together Forever
  • In the original version, Gary says Ash is lucky to not be up against him, then speaks of a promise he supposedly made that Ash would lose, prompting Ash to question where said promise came from. In the dub, Gary says he'd feel terrible if Ash lost, then tells Ash he wants the pleasure of beating him as a Pokémon Master. Ash then responds with a sarcastic remark about Gary's overconfidence.
  • Gary's comments on the battle to the news reporter are a bit more goading towards Ash in the dub. In the original version, he just says he's relieved because everything went according to plan.
  • Brock saying he wants a chocolate shake in response to Ash and the stadium shaking is nowhere to be found in the original version; instead he unconvincingly claims that he isn't nervous.
  • Before the screen switches to the scoreboard, the Japanese version has an extra screen that reads "POCKEMON LEAGUE! BATTLE OF WATER FIELD". This is omitted in the dub.
  • The PA makes a reference to a real-life event in the dub by saying that Exeggutor's Egg Bomb makes the scene look like the Fourth of July. In the original version, he just says it looks like fireworks.
  • The Trainer's book Brock reads says that Trainers should conduct themselves with dignity and restraint in the dub. In the original version, it says that the second round is two days later.

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