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'''In the Knicker of Time!''' (Japanese: '''ジグザグマと短パン小僧！ハルカはじめてのバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Jiguzaguma|Zigzagoon}} and {{tt|Short-pantsed Boy|Youngster}}! {{tt|Haruka|May}}'s First Battle!'') is the fifth episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and the 279th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 19, 2002 and in the United States on November 22, 2003. | '''In the Knicker of Time!''' (Japanese: '''ジグザグマと短パン小僧！ハルカはじめてのバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Jiguzaguma|Zigzagoon}} and {{tt|Short-pantsed Boy|Youngster}}! {{tt|Haruka|May}}'s First Battle!'') is the fifth episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and the 279th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 19, 2002 and in the United States on November 22, 2003. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
{{an|Brock}} is ready to travel again and has joined up with {{Ash}}, {{an|May}} and [[Max]] as they continue en route towards Rustboro City. In the forest they encounter a giant {{p|Zigzagoon}}, which they soon realize is actually a Trainer in a Zigzagoon suit. The Trainer is [[Nicholai]] the knickerbocker; who believes in becoming one with Pokémon in order to understand them. When Nicholai learns that May is the daughter of the | {{an|Brock}} is ready to travel again and has joined up with {{Ash}}, {{an|May}} and [[Max]] as they continue en route towards Rustboro City. In the forest they encounter a giant {{p|Zigzagoon}}, which they soon realize is actually a Trainer in a Zigzagoon suit. The Trainer is [[Nicholai]] the knickerbocker; who believes in becoming one with Pokémon in order to understand them. When Nicholai learns that May is the daughter of the {{ci|Petalburg}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Norman]] and instantly asks for a battle, May accepts, however, Brock claims she is not ready as Torchic is still inexperienced. | ||
In the battle Nicholai sends out a {{p|Mudkip}} while May sends out Torchic, Nicholai quickly changes into a Mudkip costume. May uses {{m|Ember}} while Nicholai commands a {{m|Water Gun}} that drenches the Ember. May orders a Peck attack, to which Max warns against, but it is too late, and Nicholai commands Mudkip to blast Torchic with a close-range water gun, knocking it out. Nicholai starts to make jokes on how easy it was to battle May and her father may be easier, this makes Max furious but Ash, Brock and May shrugs off the insult. | In the battle Nicholai sends out a {{p|Mudkip}} while May sends out Torchic, Nicholai quickly changes into a Mudkip costume. May uses {{m|Ember}} while Nicholai commands a {{m|Water Gun}} that drenches the Ember. May orders a Peck attack, to which Max warns against, but it is too late, and Nicholai commands Mudkip to blast Torchic with a close-range water gun, knocking it out. Nicholai starts to make jokes on how easy it was to battle May and her father may be easier, this makes Max furious but Ash, Brock and May shrugs off the insult. | ||
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{{TRT}} then attempts to steal Nicholai's Mudkip. However, Nicholai saves it by dressing up in different Pokémon costumes. | {{TRT}} then attempts to steal Nicholai's Mudkip. However, Nicholai saves it by dressing up in different Pokémon costumes. | ||
After the apology from Max, Ash and Nicholai have a battle; Ash sends out | After the apology from Max, Ash and Nicholai have a battle; Ash sends out {{AP|Taillow}} he caught [[AG004|last episode]] and Nicholai sends out his newly-acquired Zigzagoon. The episode concludes as both of them fight with their new Pokémon. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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===Debuts=== | ===Debuts=== | ||
====Humans==== | ====Humans==== | ||
*[[Nicholai]] | * [[Nicholai]] | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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[[File:WTP AG005.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]] | [[File:WTP AG005.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]] | ||
[[Who’s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Yanma}} | [[Who’s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Yanma}} | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | * {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | ||
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | * {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Jessie]] and [[James]] narrate the next episode preview. | * [[Jessie]] and [[James]] narrate the next episode preview. Instead of the normal preview music, the music for the [[Team Rocket motto]] is played. | ||
*This is the very last time that | * This is the very last time that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} battle Jessie's Arbok and James's Weezing. | ||
*The English episode title is a pun on the phrase "in the nick of time." | * The English episode title is a pun on the phrase "in the nick of time." | ||
* This episode is featured on both the ''Volume 10: Mudkip'' and ''Volume 19: Torchic'' volumes of the [[Pokémon All-Stars]] series. | |||
*This episode is featured on both the ''Volume 10: Mudkip'' and ''Volume 19: Torchic'' volumes of the [[Pokémon All-Stars]] series. | |||
** This is the only episode to be featured in the Pokémon All-Stars series more than once. | ** This is the only episode to be featured in the Pokémon All-Stars series more than once. | ||
* The costumes worn by Nicholai are the same as those that can be bought in [http://www.pokemon.com/us/fun-zone/trainer-builder/shop/ Pokémon Trainer Store] at [[Pokemon.com]]. | * The costumes worn by Nicholai are the same as those that can be bought in [http://www.pokemon.com/us/fun-zone/trainer-builder/shop/ Pokémon Trainer Store] at [[Pokemon.com]]. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
[[File:AG005 Mudkip Error.png|thumb|200px|right|The Mudkip error.]] | |||
* Max claims that an average {{p|Zigzagoon}} weighs only 8 pounds, but in the games they weigh an average of 38.6 pounds. | * Max claims that an average {{p|Zigzagoon}} weighs only 8 pounds, but in the games they weigh an average of 38.6 pounds. | ||
* Nicholai says that he is a Tentacool when wearing a Tentacruel costume. | * Nicholai says that he is a Tentacool when wearing a Tentacruel costume. | ||