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{{BookInfobox| | {{move|The Four-Star Challenge}} | ||
title=The Four Star Challenge | | {{BookInfobox | ||
image=Four Star Challenge.png | | |title=The Four Star Challenge | ||
image_size=250px | | |image=Four Star Challenge.png | ||
published=August 2000 | | |image_size=250px | ||
ISBN=9780439169448 | | |published=August 2000 | ||
publisher=[[Scholastic]]| | |ISBN=9780439169448 | ||
author=[[Howard Dewin]]| | |publisher=[[Scholastic]] | ||
previous=[[Secret of the Pink Pokémon]] | | |author=[[Howard Dewin]] | ||
next=[[Scyther, Heart of a Champion]] | |previous=[[Secret of the Pink Pokémon]] | ||
|next=[[Scyther, Heart of a Champion]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Four Star Challenge''''' by [[Howard Dewin]] is the eleventh book in the [[Pokémon anime novelization series|adaption of the Pokémon anime]]. It was published by [[Scholastic]]. It is the third book to take place in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. It is 90 pages in length. | '''''The Four Star Challenge''''' by [[Howard Dewin]] is the eleventh book in the [[Pokémon anime novelization series|adaption of the Pokémon anime]]. It was published by [[Scholastic]]. It is the third book to take place in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. It is 90 pages in length. | ||
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===Fit to be Tide=== | ===Fit to be Tide=== | ||
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}} are riding on {{OP|Ash|Lapras}} on their way to [[Mikan Island]] for Ash's first [[Orange League]] Challenge. They climb off Lapras and begin to hike through the jungle on the way to the Gym. Suddenly, a young boy hops down in their path. Ash tells him that he is looking for the Gym and the boys laughs, saying the Orange Crew is way tougher than him. A young woman walks around the corner and asks the little boy if he is causing trouble. Ash says that he has come to challenge the Gym and she reveals that she is the Mikan Island Gym Leader and accepts his challenge. She tells Ash that her name is [[Cissy]] and tells Ash that she wants to use Water Pokémon for her battle against him since he is a little squirt. | {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}} are riding on {{OP|Ash|Lapras}} on their way to [[Mikan Island]] for Ash's first [[Orange League]] Challenge. They climb off Lapras and begin to hike through the jungle on the way to the Gym. Suddenly, a young boy hops down in their path. Ash tells him that he is looking for the Gym and the boys laughs, saying the Orange Crew is way tougher than him. A young woman walks around the corner and asks the little boy if he is causing trouble. Ash says that he has come to challenge the Gym and she reveals that she is the Mikan Island Gym Leader and accepts his challenge. She tells Ash that her name is [[Cissy]] and tells Ash that she wants to use Water Pokémon for her battle against him since he is a little squirt. | ||
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===Navel Maneuvers=== | ===Navel Maneuvers=== | ||
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}} are riding on {{p|Lapras}}, Ash being very eager to face his next [[Orange League]] battle. Tracey spots [[Navel Island]], a volcanic island. Upon landing on the beach a young man introduces himself as [[Danny|Dan]], and leads the trio towards the Gym. Ash believes that Dan is also there to challenge the Gym. After walking along a long path they reach the mountain with a cable car adjacent. A sign says that challengers of the Gym must first climb to the top of the mountain alone, without any assistance from their Pokémon. Dan remarks that he will also be making the ascent. Tracey and Misty use the cable car to climb to the top. | |||
While climbing the mountain, Ash finds it very difficult, loses his footing and falls down the mountain. He almost calls out his {{p|Bulbasaur}} to use {{m|Vine Whip}} to steady himself, but Dan manages to dissuade him from doing so, as it would have disqualified him. Ash and Dan keep climbing the mountain, and the slopes started to become covered in snow. {{OP|Ash|Pikachu}} was starting the feel the effects of the cold, urging Ash to climb the mountain faster, ahead of Dan. At the summit Ash comes upon the realization that Dan is the Navel Island [[Gym Leader]], and that climbing the mountain was a test. Dan introduces the Gym rules as a contest of three rounds, with the victor having to win two out of three. The first round is announced to be the quickest to freeze a geyser. Dan is confident and sends out his {{p|Nidoqueen}} to use Ice Beam. Ash hesitates, and then calls out Lapras. However, Nidoqueen proves to be faster and Dan wins the round. | |||
While climbing the mountain, Ash finds it very difficult, loses his footing and falls down the mountain. He almost calls out his {{p|Bulbasaur}} to use {{m|Vine Whip}} to steady himself, but Dan manages to dissuade him from doing so, as it would have disqualified him. Ash and Dan keep climbing the mountain, and the slopes started to become covered in snow. {{OP|Ash|Pikachu}} was starting the feel the effects of the cold, urging Ash to climb the mountain faster, ahead of Dan. At the summit Ash comes upon the | |||
The second round is to turn the frozen geyser into an ice sled, with each participant using three Pokémon. Ash calls out Pikachu, Bulbasaur and {{OP|Ash|Charizard}}, despite Charizard not listening to Ash. Dan uses {{p|Machoke}}, Nidoqueen and {{p|Scyther}}. Dan's Pokémon make early headway building their sled, while Bulbasaur and Pikachu are too ineffective. Ash tried to coax Charizard to help, but Charizard feigns interest. Charizard then sends a fiery blast in the direction of the ice column, turning it into an ice sled, much to everyone's disbelief. This gives Ash victory in the second round. The third round consists of a race in the ice sleds down the mountain and onto the beach. | The second round is to turn the frozen geyser into an ice sled, with each participant using three Pokémon. Ash calls out Pikachu, Bulbasaur and {{OP|Ash|Charizard}}, despite Charizard not listening to Ash. Dan uses {{p|Machoke}}, Nidoqueen and {{p|Scyther}}. Dan's Pokémon make early headway building their sled, while Bulbasaur and Pikachu are too ineffective. Ash tried to coax Charizard to help, but Charizard feigns interest. Charizard then sends a fiery blast in the direction of the ice column, turning it into an ice sled, much to everyone's disbelief. This gives Ash victory in the second round. The third round consists of a race in the ice sleds down the mountain and onto the beach. | ||
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===The Mandarin Island Miss Match=== | ===The Mandarin Island Miss Match=== | ||
On the way to [[Trovita Island]] for his third | On the way to [[Trovita Island]] for his third Badge, Ash and his friends stop at [[Mandarin Island]] for a rest. Tracey arrives with a leaflet about a Pokémon lecture hosted by [[Lorelei|Prima]], who Misty adores. Ash wishes to challenge her, but Prima overhears from behind them. Misty and Tracey start badgering Prima with questions but she ignores them. Prima's nonchalant attitude annoys Ash, who storms off after she refuses an attempt to battle him. Ash battles another trainer, to which Ask sends out his Squirtle. The other boy sends out {{p|Persian}}, which uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} at Squirtle. The boy then sends out {{p|Tauros}} to faint Squirtle. Ash sends out Charizard, who engulfs Tauros with a burst of flame, fainting it. However, Charizard takes to the air and starts to attack the restaurant and other diners. Prima sends out {{p|Slowbro}} and uses {{m|Disable}} to freeze Charizard in place. Prima lectures Ash on his inability to control Charizard, giving Ash a lot to digest about being a good trainer. | ||
===Misty Meets Her Match=== | ===Misty Meets Her Match=== | ||
After feeling sullen from his encounter with Prima, Ash silently rides Lapras. Lost in his own thoughts, he is startled when he hears a scream. The scream is originating from a little girl helplessly clinging to a {{p|Seel}}, caught in a whirlpool. Misty uses her {{OP|Misty|Staryu}} and uses it to approach the girl. She and Lapras rescue the girl, who is introduced as [[Mahri]]. Her brother, [[Rudy]], welcomes her return as they arrive on the island. The island is revealed to be [[Trovita Island]], and Rudy to be the Gym Leader. Ash challenges Rudy to a battle, and they head towards the [[Gym]]. Before battling, Rudy shows off his Pokémon, engaging in various forms of dancing. | After feeling sullen from his encounter with Prima, Ash silently rides Lapras. Lost in his own thoughts, he is startled when he hears a scream. The scream is originating from a little girl helplessly clinging to a {{p|Seel}}, caught in a whirlpool. Misty uses her {{OP|Misty|Staryu}} and uses it to approach the girl. She and Lapras rescue the girl, who is introduced as [[Mahri]]. Her brother, [[Rudy]], welcomes her return as they arrive on the island. The island is revealed to be [[Trovita Island]], and Rudy to be the Gym Leader. Ash challenges Rudy to a battle, and they head towards the [[Gym]]. Before battling, Rudy shows off his Pokémon, engaging in various forms of dancing. | ||
The Gym battle starts, in which both competitors use the same Pokémon for each round. The first round is an [[Electric]] type round, and Ash sends out Pikachu. Rudy sends out {{p|Electabuzz}}. Ash uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but does not affect Electabuzz, so Ash uses {{m|Quick Attack}} instead. Electabuzz anticipates the attack, and blocks it. Electabuzz then uses {{m|Thunder Punch}}, knocking Pikachu out. The next round is a | The Gym battle starts, in which both competitors use the same Pokémon for each round. The first round is an [[Electric]] type round, and Ash sends out Pikachu. Rudy sends out {{p|Electabuzz}}. Ash uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but does not affect Electabuzz, so Ash uses {{m|Quick Attack}} instead. Electabuzz anticipates the attack, and blocks it. Electabuzz then uses {{m|Thunder Punch}}, knocking Pikachu out. The next round is a {{type|Grass}} round, and Ash uses Bulbasaur. Rudy sends out {{p|Exeggutor}}, and issues for music to play in the arena. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, however Exeggutor avoids the attack by dancing through the leaves. Ash orders Bulbasaur use Razor Leaf again, but to no avail. Exeggutor uses {{m|Egg Bomb}}, almost knocking Bulbasaur out. Bulbasaur then uses {{m|Sleep Powder}}, and Exeggutor starts to fall asleep. However, it starts to walk off the arena, so Ash commands Bulbasaur to save it using {{m|Vine Whip}}. Rudy recalls his Pokémon, giving Ash the victory. | ||
The final round begins, between | The final round begins, between {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Rudy sends out {{p|Starmie}}, dedicating the battle to Misty, who Ash is upset with appearing to support Rudy. Ash sends out Squirtle, and both Pokémon use {{m|Water Gun}}. Starmie dances, avoiding Squirtle's attacks, and dancing with enough speed to generate an electric field. Ash starts to lose his confidence, until Misty snaps him out of it, repeating Prima's lecture. Ash then commands Squirtle aim a Water Gun at the ground, catapulting it in the sky, avoiding Starmie's electric attack. However Squirtle had catapulted too far, and soared past the arena. Squirtle tucks itself into its shell and spins, fanning out water and effectively learning {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Squirtle uses Hydro Pump to land back into the arena, and uses {{m|Skull Bash}} to knock Starmie out. Rudy then awards Ash the Spikeshell Badge. While heading out on Lapras in search of the fourth Badge, Misty promises to support Ash in future battles. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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==Debuts== | ==Debuts== | ||
===Humans=== | |||
* [[Cissy]] | * [[Cissy]] | ||
* {{OBP|Senta|EP085}} | * {{OBP|Senta|EP085}} | ||
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* [[Mahri]] | * [[Mahri]] | ||
* [[Lorelei|Prima]] | * [[Lorelei|Prima]] | ||
===Pokémon debuts=== | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Humans=== | |||
* {{Ash}} | * {{Ash}} | ||
* {{an|Misty}} | * {{an|Misty}} | ||
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* [[Lorelei|Prima]] | * [[Lorelei|Prima]] | ||
===Pokémon=== | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | * {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | ||
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | * {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | ||