The Legend of Thunder!: Difference between revisions

The episode opens as Jimmy and his {{p|Typhlosion}} prepare to battle another trainer and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}.  Hitmonlee begins with a {{m|Jump Kick}}, which Typhlosion blocks.  However, Hitmonlee then uses a {{m|Rolling Kick}}, which hits Typhlosion.  That isn't enough to defeat Typhlosion, though, so Hitmonlee then uses {{m|Mega Kick}}.  Typhlosion counters with Flamethrower, which engulfs Hitmonlee, who then faints.  Jimmy does a high paw with Typhlosion as the small crowd cheer.  As Jimmy and his opponent shake hands and become friends, the narrator talks about the wonders of the Pokémon World and the rare power that is Raikou.

As Jimmy continues on his journey, he stops by at a [[Pokémon Center]].  Nurse Joy heals all of his Pokémon, and then Jimmy grooms Typhlosion, complimenting it on his strength. He then hears a familiar voice, and sees Marina who is talking on the phone to Vincent.  Her Misdreavus, and then Vincent, notice Jimmy. While it takes Marina a moment to remember him, when she does she is enthusiastic to talk to him. Before she hangs up, Vincent tells Jimmy that he wants Marina to be his girlfriend.  

Now sitting outside, Vincent and Marina talk about what they have done on their journeys. Marina flirts with Jimmy who, to her annoyance, shows no interest. She then suggests that he is afraid of her because he likes her. Jimmy denies this, though Typhlosion seems to think otherwise. Jimmy makes Marina change the subject, so she tells him that she battles to make people happy, and then he says that he battles to be able to help the kids back in New Bark Town. Marina then reveals her fascination with [[Lance|FabuLance]].  Marina then challenges Jimmy to a battle.

They agree to use two Pokémon each.  Marina sends out Jigglypuff while Jimmy sends out Beedrill.  Jigglypuff starts out with {{m|Sing}}, but it fails as the speed of Beedrill's wings erase all sound waves before they reach its ears. Beedrill uses {{m|Agility}} followed by {{m|Twineedle}}. Jigglypuff launches into the air, and is able to dodge Beedrill thanks to its many dance lessons. While Marina talks about turning it into a routine, Beedrill launches a {{m|Pin Missile}}, which makes Jigglypuff faint.  

Next, Marina sends out Croconaw, while Jimmy sends out Typhlosion.  As the battle begins, thunderclouds start to build up.  Croconaw uses {{m|Water Gun}}, and Typhlosion charges into it. Typhlosion survives the attack and uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but a bolt of lightning shoots down between them. Jimmy tells the Pokémon to go back to the Pokémon Center, but they go the wrong way. Typhlosion and Croconaw are successfully recalled, but Misdreavus gets too far ahead.

As Jimmy and Marina chase after Misdreavus, the source of the thunder is revealed to be the crystal, which is now attracting electric Pokémon from all over the area.  There is no sign of Raikou yet, but Hun tells Attila that making trouble with the Pokémon that have appeared will make it more likely for Raikou to turn up. A Raichu tries to stop them, but is quickly defeated by the crystal. As a different, more yellow, cloud appears, Misdreavus, Jimmy and Marina also appear to see the events unfold.

Attila grabs the Raichu and a Mareep, and just as Jimmy and Marina are about to run in, Raikou appears from the yellow thundercloud.  It quickly frees the Raichu and Mareep, and all of the electric Pokémon run away. Team Rocket are unfazed, and go to attack Raikou.  Raikou attacks back with a thunderbolt that is sucked into the crystal.  Though it keeps attacking, the powerful electric attacks are just sent straight back.  As Hun points out, the more it fights the stronger Team Rocket get. Raikou collapses, but before Attila can capture it, Jimmy runs forward telling them to stop.  He sends out Typhlosion, while Attila sends out Skarmory and Hun sends out Steelix.