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title_ja=オツキミ山|
title_ja=オツキミ山|
title_ro={{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}|
title_ro={{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}|
image=Clefairy Tale.jpg|
image=ET03.png|
number=3|
number=3|
manga_series=Electric Tale of Pikachu |
manga_series=Electric Tale of Pikachu |
series=[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|
series=[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|
volume=1 |
volume=1 |
location= |
location=[[Mt. Moon]] |
prev_chapter=[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]] |
prev_chapter=''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' |
next_chapter=[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]] |
next_chapter=''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'' |
chapter=Kanto |
chapter=Kanto |
}}
}}


'''''Clefairy Tale''''' (Japanese: '''オツキミ山''' ''{{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}'') is the third chapter of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. It is based on the anime episode "[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]".
'''Clefairy Tale''' (Japanese: '''オツキミ山''' ''{{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}'') is the third chapter of the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It was first published in the August 1997 issue of [[CoroCoro|Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special]]. It is based on the anime episode ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''.


When the series was published in North America, this chapter was published as chapter two. This creates a continuity error as Ash uses his {{AP|Butterfree}} in this chapter, which supposedly doesn't evolve until ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''.  
==Plot==
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{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}} pursue a troop of {{p|Mankey}} through the forest. Using a headset device, Ash orders his {{AP|Fearow}} to cut them off.


==Synopsis==
Fearow plummets through the trees, stopping the Mankey, and Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder Shock}}. However, in a panic, one of the Mankey slams against a {{p|Beedrill}} nest, prompting a swarm of the {{type|Bug}} Pokémon to arise and slice at Ash, Pikachu, and the Mankey troop.
[[Ash Ketchum]] wants to capture a rare [[Pokémon]] to impress the Pokémon League, so he heads to [[Mt. Moon]] to seek the elusive {{p|Clefairy}}.
 
==Important characters==
* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
* [[Bill]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Misty]] (Flashback)
 
==Important Pokémon==
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
 
==Chapter guide==
Ash and Pikachu pursue a troop of {{p|Mankey}} through the forest. Using a headset device (possibly an [[In-Com]]?), Ash orders his {{AP|Fearow}} to cut them off.
 
Fearow plummets through the trees, stopping the Mankey, and Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|ThunderShock}}. However, in a panic, one of the Mankey slams against a {{p|Beedrill}} nest, prompting a swarm of the {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon to arise and slice at Ash, Pikachu, and the Mankey troop.


Later, at a nearby town's [[Pokémon Center]], Ash is informed by the attendant that his skill level hasn't risen even though he recently captured more Pokémon.
Later, at a nearby town's [[Pokémon Center]], Ash is informed by the attendant that his skill level hasn't risen even though he recently captured more Pokémon.
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Ash and Pikachu sit down to eat, and Ash laments that he might not be able to become a member of the Pokémon League before his leave of absence from school is up.
Ash and Pikachu sit down to eat, and Ash laments that he might not be able to become a member of the Pokémon League before his leave of absence from school is up.


Ash overhears [[Giselle]] brag about catching a "Rank A" Pokémon, and Ash sighs, thinking that Pokémon Training is more like school and less fun than he thought it would be. However, memories of {{Gary}} and [[May Oak]] renew his enthusiasm and he insists that he won't fail.   
Ash overhears [[Giselle]] brag about catching a "Rank A" Pokémon, and Ash sighs, thinking that Pokémon Training is more like school and less fun than he thought it would be. However, memories of {{Gary}} and [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] renew his enthusiasm and he insists that he won't fail.   


Ash travels downtown in search of secret insider Pokémon information. A tiny Pokémon courier shop advertises maps to the location of rare Pokémon, and even though Ash thinks it sounds fishy, he enters the shop.
Ash travels downtown in search of secret insider Pokémon information. A tiny Pokémon courier shop advertises maps to the location of rare Pokémon, and even though Ash thinks it sounds fishy, he enters the shop.


Inside he meets a suspicious-looking man, and Ash turns to leave when the merchant hits a sore spot by suggesting that Ash was wondering how to catch up to a rival. The merchant then offers to show him a map to a nest of Clefairy, which are a "Rank A" rarity Pokémon.
Inside he meets a suspicious-looking man, and Ash turns to leave when the merchant hits a sore spot by suggesting that Ash was wondering how to catch up to a rival. The merchant offers to show him a map to a nest of {{p|Clefairy}}, which are a "Rank A" rarity Pokémon.


Ash thinks that catching a Clefairy will be such a feat the Pokémon League will admit him right away.  After some haggling, Ash trades the Mankey he recently caught for the map to the Clefairy nest.
Ash thinks that catching a Clefairy will be such a feat the Pokémon League will admit him right away.  After some haggling, Ash trades the Mankey he recently caught for the map to the Clefairy nest.
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Ash and Pikachu suddenly realize they're in peril, when they find that they're inside an {{p|Onix}}  nest.  Ash and Pikachu are driven further into the maze of tunnels the Onix has created. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] and discovers that [[Brock's Onix]] was at a lower level than this wild Onix, which is why they were able to defeat it.   
Ash and Pikachu suddenly realize they're in peril, when they find that they're inside an {{p|Onix}}  nest.  Ash and Pikachu are driven further into the maze of tunnels the Onix has created. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] and discovers that [[Brock's Onix]] was at a lower level than this wild Onix, which is why they were able to defeat it.   


Ash laments Misty's absence, as he could use a {{type2|Water}} to easily defeat Onix. Without a Water-type, Ash has to review his Pokémon and figure out what might be a decent strategy. After rejecting using Fearow, Beedrill, or Pikachu, Ash decides to use his {{AP|Butterfree}}.
Ash laments Misty's absence, as he could use a {{type|Water}} to easily defeat Onix. Without a Water-type, Ash has to review his Pokémon and figure out what might be a decent strategy. After rejecting using Fearow, Beedrill, or Pikachu, Ash decides to use his {{AP|Butterfree}}.


Butterfree uses {{m|Psychic}}, which weakens Onix, but also confuses it — causing it to thrash around and cause a cave-in that buries Pikachu and Ash under a pile of rocks.
Butterfree uses {{m|Psychic}}, which weakens Onix, but also confuses it — causing it to thrash around and cause a cave-in that buries Pikachu and Ash under a pile of rocks.
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That night, at the Clefairy's nest in a giant tree, Professor Oak explains that he's been living with the Clefairy for the past three months, and explains Clefairy only trust those who love and protect them.
That night, at the Clefairy's nest in a giant tree, Professor Oak explains that he's been living with the Clefairy for the past three months, and explains Clefairy only trust those who love and protect them.


Ash explains that he knows Gary, and that he desires to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Professor Oak reminisces about how his father was a [[Pokémon Professor]] who took him on research expeditions, which prompted him to begin his journey at just six years of age with his {{p|Charmander}}. Oak then explains that something incredible will be happening the next night.
Ash explains that he knows Gary, and that he desires to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Professor Oak reminisces about how his father was a [[Pokémon Professor]] who took him on research expeditions, which prompted him to begin his journey at just six years of age with his {{p|Charmander}}. Oak explains that something incredible will be happening the next night.


Before he can explain any further, a teenage boy shows up and apologizes for being late, having brought Professor Oak the DVD recorder and noodles he had wanted.
Before he can explain any further, a teenage boy shows up and apologizes for being late, having brought Professor Oak the DVD recorder and noodles he had wanted.
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A full moon rises, and six Clefairy begin to dance around an adorned rock while the others in the colony beat drums.
A full moon rises, and six Clefairy begin to dance around an adorned rock while the others in the colony beat drums.


Meanwhile, Bill and Ash get to know each other better. Bill tells Ash that he couldn't even spell "Pokémon" when he first started out, but the year he started on his Pokémon Trainer's Journey was the first year they let students take a leave from school. Bill hated school back then, so he was willing to do anything to get out of it.  However, as he shared adventures with his Pokémon, he grew closer to then. He finally decided to study Pokémon when he witnessed his {{p|Ivysaur}} evolve into {{p|Venusaur}}.
Meanwhile, Bill and Ash get to know each other better. Bill tells Ash that he couldn't even spell "Pokémon" when he first started out, but the year he started on his Pokémon Trainer's Journey was the first year they let students take a leave from school. Bill hated school back then, so he was willing to do anything to get out of it.  However, as he shared adventures with his Pokémon, he grew closer to them. He finally decided to study Pokémon when he witnessed his {{p|Ivysaur}} evolve into {{p|Venusaur}}.


The ceremony begins, and Professor Oak explains that once they reach the right age or level, all unpaired Clefairy in the tribe become the center of an evolution ceremony held near a lake on the night of a full moon. Three Clefairy are going to evolve in this ceremony, including the one that saved Ash's life.
The ceremony begins, and Professor Oak explains that once they reach the right age or level, all unpaired Clefairy in the tribe become the center of an evolution ceremony held near a lake on the night of a full moon. Three Clefairy are going to evolve in this ceremony, including the one that saved Ash's life.


Another Clefairy hands the three humans {{evostone|Moon Stone}}s, and Ash is curious about the rocks. Professor Oak explains that it's a meteorite that has a mysterious effect on Pokémon genes.
Another Clefairy hands the three humans [[Moon Stone]]s, and Ash is curious about the rocks. Professor Oak explains that it's a meteorite that has a mysterious effect on Pokémon genes.


Bill touches his Moon Stone to one of the Clefairy. It shimmers and in a burst of light and wind, evolves into a Clefable and begins to fly away.
Bill touches his Moon Stone to one of the Clefairy. It shimmers and in a burst of light and wind, evolves into a Clefable and begins to fly away.
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Ash runs off as Bill comments that Ash looks different. Professor Oak reminds Bill that nobody can resist the call of adventure.
Ash runs off as Bill comments that Ash looks different. Professor Oak reminds Bill that nobody can resist the call of adventure.


==Character introductions==
==Major events==
* Professor Oak
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{AP|Mankey|Primeape}}, but he trades it away for a map.
* Bill
* Ash catches a {{AP|Beedrill}}.
* Ash travels to [[Mt. Moon]].
* Ash meets {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Bill]].
* Ash, Oak, and Bill partake in the {{p|Clefairy}} Evolution Ceremony.
* Oak gives Ash a pre-release version of the New [[Pokédex]].
 
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]
* {{an|Misty}} (flashback)


==Important events==
===Pokémon===
* Ash travels to [[Mt. Moon]].
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Ash's]])
* Ash meets Professor Oak and Bill.
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OP|Ash|Fearow}})
* Ash, Oak, and Bill partake in the Clefairy Evolution Ceremony.
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* Professor Oak gives Ash a pre-release version of the New [[Pokédex]].
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Ash|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; traded away)
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}}; flashback)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Bill]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Mankey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Diglett}} (toy)
* {{p|Meowth}} (toy)
 
==Trivia==
 
===Translation edits===
In North America, when [[VIZ Media]] published the chapters of the manga in [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues|monthly issues]], this chapter was published as [[Electric Tale of Pikachu issue 2|chapter two]]. This creates a continuity error as Ash uses his {{AP|Butterfree}} in this chapter, which supposedly doesn't evolve until ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. This was done because ''Play Misty For Me'' required a significant amount of editing, whereas ''Clefairy Tale'' did not.
 
The original arrangement of the chapters was restored for the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|collected volume release]].


==Translation edits==
==In other languages==
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|fr_ca={{tt|L'histoire de Clefairy|The story of Clefairy}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Conto de Clefairy|The Clefairy Tale}}
}}<br>
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