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'''Hot Matches!''' (Japanese: '''エアームドＶＳヒノアラシ！はがねのつばさ！！''' ''{{tt|Airmd|Skarmory}} VS {{tt|Hinoarashi|Cyndaquil}}! Steel Wing!!'') is the 152nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 15, 2000 and in the United States on May 12, 2001.

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The match starts, and Ash sends out {{AP|Cyndaquil}} who is already yawning. Skarmory approaches with {{m|Fury Attack}}, but Cyndaquil dodges. Next, Cyndaquil tries to get its flames going, but gets attacked by {{m|Swift}}. Cyndaquil's Agility helps it dodge most of the Fury Attacks except for the final one. Cyndaquil finally gets its flames going and breaths a Flamethrower, but the attack misses. Skarmory's Swift attack hits again. Skarmory swoops down for a Steel Wing, when Cyndaquil uses Flamethrower, missing yet again. Just as Skarmory is about to attack, two claws appear and grab the two Pokémon. Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}, and begin to fly off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]]. Miki notices Skarmory is wriggling around and orders it to use Swift on the cable. Skarmory manages to escape, though its wings are still pinned to its body so Brock jumps to Skarmory's aid, only to be crushed under its weight. With Cyndaquil still captive, Ash and Pikachu continue to chase after Team Rocket. Skarmory later appears and slices through the balloon with a Steel Wing attack, which sends Team Rocket blasting off. Ash manages to catch Cyndaquil and retrieves it from its cage.

At night, everyone returns to Miki's house to enjoy a home cooked meal prepared by Brock. Miki is impressed by Brock's culinary skills, and Brock tells Miki that he would happily cook for her if she traveled with him. Misty pulls Brock aside by the ear and scolds him for the flirting comment. Ash asks Miki about her training regime, and she explains that she intensely trains alongside Skarmory. By morning, Ash and Cyndaquil run uphill through the fog in an attempt to become stronger. Once they reach the hilltop, Ash has Cyndaquil practice its best {{m|Tackle}} attack on him. Ash turns his attention to Cyndaquil's flame, but after a while he decides to practice its Agility attack. Afterwards, Ash has Cyndaquil use another Tackle on him, and this time it is powerful enough to knock Ash into a nearby apple tree. Ash's attention then turns to breakfast and as he goes to pick several apples he also disturbs a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Beedrill}}. Soon, Ash and Cyndaquil are running from an entire swarm. Ash trips over, but Cyndaquil rushes to defend it Trainer and fires several Flamethrower to ward off the Beedrill. Ash is impressed by Cyndaquil's newfound control and has it practice its Flamethrower on some flying targets.

Meanwhile, Brock, Misty and Miki have enjoyed a leisurely morning. Ash's friends watch Miki brushes her Skarmory's wings, and soon Ash returns from his special training. Ash challenges Miki to a [[rematch]] and she happily accepts the challenge. After withstanding three {{m|Steel Wing}}s, Cyndaquil manages to defeat Skarmory using {{m|Flamethrower}}. Ash is thrilled that his training has paid off. Miki thanks the group for the experience and she adds that she wishes to travel around and battle [[Gym Leader]]s. Ash looks forward to seeing her in the [[Silver Conference]] as he and his friends wave goodbye.

* Ash's Cyndaquil is revealed to know {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Smokescreen}}.

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* In the English dubbed version, when {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn|battle}}s [[Miki]], he commands {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} to use {{m|Agility}}. This was a [[Anime move errors#Dub only|dubbing error]], as it was originally commanded to use {{m|Quick Attack}}.

* During {{Ash}}'s first battle, Miki tells {{p|Skarmory}} to use Fury instead of {{m|Fury Attack}}.