WEBVTT 00:00:00.671 --> 00:00:03.584 [theme music] 00:00:03.584 --> 00:00:06.426 ♪ I wanna be the very best ♪ 00:00:06.426 --> 00:00:10.430 ♪ Like no one ever was ♪ 00:00:10.430 --> 00:00:13.013 ♪ To catch them is my real test ♪ 00:00:13.013 --> 00:00:17.017 ♪ To train them is my cause ♪ 00:00:17.017 --> 00:00:19.940 ♪ I will travel across the land ♪ 00:00:19.940 --> 00:00:23.443 ♪ Searching far and wide ♪ 00:00:23.443 --> 00:00:26.106 ♪ Each Pokemon to understand ♪ 00:00:26.106 --> 00:00:29.279 ♪ The power that's inside ♪ 00:00:29.279 --> 00:00:33.914 ♪ Pokemon gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ It's you and me ♪ 00:00:33.914 --> 00:00:36.707 ♪ I know it's my destiny ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:00:36.707 --> 00:00:39.119 ♪ Oh you're my best friend ♪ 00:00:39.119 --> 00:00:42.422 ♪ In a world we must defend ♪ 00:00:42.422 --> 00:00:47.007 ♪ Pokemon gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ A heart so true ♪ 00:00:47.007 --> 00:00:49.379 ♪ Our courage will pull us through ♪ 00:00:49.379 --> 00:00:52.973 ♪ You teach me and I'll teach you ♪ 00:00:52.973 --> 00:00:56.767 ♪ Pokemon ♪ ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:00:56.767 --> 00:00:59.940 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:01:03.103 --> 00:01:04.895 Ah! 00:01:04.895 --> 00:01:06.486 (narrator) After two weeks of being lost.. 00:01:06.486 --> 00:01:07.948 Whoa! 00:01:07.948 --> 00:01:09.650 Our heroes reach Vermilion City. 00:01:09.650 --> 00:01:10.991 Ah! 00:01:10.991 --> 00:01:12.322 Congratulations! 00:01:12.322 --> 00:01:13.654 You've finally made it! 00:01:13.654 --> 00:01:15.115 (all) Hip! Hip! Hooray! 00:01:15.115 --> 00:01:16.286 Hip! Hip! Hooray! 00:01:16.286 --> 00:01:17.578 Hip! Hip! Hooray! 00:01:17.578 --> 00:01:20.040 Oh, I can't wait to take a bubble bath! 00:01:20.040 --> 00:01:22.002 I have to hit the laundromat! 00:01:22.002 --> 00:01:23.794 I'm gonna find the Vermillion City Gym.. 00:01:23.794 --> 00:01:24.965 ...right now! 00:01:24.965 --> 00:01:28.088 - 'Hold it!' - Huh? 00:01:28.088 --> 00:01:29.549 (Ash) 'What's the matter?' 00:01:29.549 --> 00:01:31.762 [whimpering] 00:01:31.762 --> 00:01:35.135 - Pikachu. - It must be hungry. 00:01:35.135 --> 00:01:38.218 We haven't eaten anything decent for three days now. 00:01:38.218 --> 00:01:41.561 Hey, Pikachu. You feeling hungry, little buddy? 00:01:41.561 --> 00:01:42.853 [stomach growling] 00:01:42.853 --> 00:01:44.184 Ooh. 00:01:44.184 --> 00:01:46.226 [laughs] 00:01:46.226 --> 00:01:48.899 I guess we're all a little hungry, eh, Pikachu? 00:01:48.899 --> 00:01:51.281 Pika. 00:01:51.281 --> 00:01:54.154 (Ash) Electric Shock Showdown! 00:01:59.660 --> 00:02:01.241 [birds chirping] 00:02:01.241 --> 00:02:02.833 (Ash) 'I think it's hungry.' 00:02:02.833 --> 00:02:05.125 We'll fix Pikachu up. 00:02:05.125 --> 00:02:06.667 [gasps] 00:02:06.667 --> 00:02:08.248 (Joy) Huh? 00:02:08.248 --> 00:02:10.090 I know why you're surprised. 00:02:10.090 --> 00:02:13.053 I look like all the other nurses, don't I? 00:02:13.053 --> 00:02:15.175 My first cousin works in Pewter City 00:02:15.175 --> 00:02:18.058 and my second cousin works in Viridian City. 00:02:18.058 --> 00:02:20.641 'I think I'm the prettiest one, don't you?' 00:02:20.641 --> 00:02:21.892 Yeah! 00:02:21.892 --> 00:02:23.063 - Hurry! - Huh? 00:02:23.063 --> 00:02:25.185 (Trainer 1) 'You'll be okay, Rattata!' 00:02:25.185 --> 00:02:26.526 Hurry! 00:02:26.526 --> 00:02:29.109 That Ratatta's in rough shape. 00:02:29.109 --> 00:02:31.191 I wonder what happened. 00:02:31.191 --> 00:02:34.234 Oh, it's the fifteenth one brought in this month. 00:02:34.234 --> 00:02:35.615 What? 00:02:35.615 --> 00:02:37.487 (Brock) 'This is terrible!' 00:02:37.487 --> 00:02:40.120 (Nurse Joy) 'They all lost to Lieutenant Surge' 00:02:40.120 --> 00:02:42.332 'the Vermilion Gym Leader.' 00:02:42.332 --> 00:02:45.585 Whoa! He must be a great trainer. 00:02:45.585 --> 00:02:49.129 - So Ash, you scared already? - No way! 00:02:49.129 --> 00:02:52.422 Well, you talk big, but when you see how tough it is 00:02:52.422 --> 00:02:54.094 to get badges, you turn chicken. 00:02:54.094 --> 00:02:55.966 Maybe you should just quit now. 00:02:55.966 --> 00:02:58.348 Besides, the badges you do have, you got out of pity! 00:02:58.348 --> 00:03:00.640 A badge is a badge! 00:03:00.640 --> 00:03:02.222 Oh. Ow! 00:03:02.222 --> 00:03:04.685 Why don't you try to prove how tough you are 00:03:04.685 --> 00:03:06.066 at the Vermilion Gym? 00:03:06.066 --> 00:03:08.268 From the looks of things here, you'll have to be tough 00:03:08.268 --> 00:03:10.150 to battle with this Lieutenant Surge. 00:03:10.150 --> 00:03:13.073 You think he's that tough? 00:03:13.073 --> 00:03:15.235 We gave you badges you know. 00:03:15.235 --> 00:03:17.818 How do you think we'll look if you get crushed by Surge? 00:03:17.818 --> 00:03:19.489 You have nothin' to worry about 00:03:19.489 --> 00:03:21.702 except maybe seeing my own incredible strength! 00:03:21.702 --> 00:03:23.704 (Joy) Alright, that's enough! 00:03:23.704 --> 00:03:25.375 She started it! 00:03:25.375 --> 00:03:28.208 Remember, this is a hospital. 00:03:28.208 --> 00:03:29.750 - Oh! - Oh! 00:03:33.043 --> 00:03:34.835 They say if two people fight 00:03:34.835 --> 00:03:37.177 they really care about each other. 00:03:37.177 --> 00:03:39.099 - Me care about him? - Me care about her? 00:03:39.099 --> 00:03:40.260 - Hmph! - Hmph! 00:03:40.260 --> 00:03:41.802 [giggles] 00:03:41.802 --> 00:03:44.014 [beeping] 00:03:44.014 --> 00:03:47.017 That signal means your Pokemon is recovered. 00:03:47.017 --> 00:03:48.648 munch munch 00:03:50.310 --> 00:03:51.812 - Mmm. - 'Pikachu!' 00:03:51.812 --> 00:03:53.523 - Pik? - I hope you're full. 00:03:53.523 --> 00:03:55.485 'Cause we're gonna win big at that gym today! 00:03:55.485 --> 00:03:58.318 - Pik. - Come on, let's go win a badge! 00:03:58.318 --> 00:04:02.362 Please hurry! Just hold on, Pidgey! 00:04:02.362 --> 00:04:05.245 I guess they must've come from that gym. 00:04:05.245 --> 00:04:06.706 - Pi! - Huh? 00:04:06.706 --> 00:04:08.368 Pikachu! Pikachu! 00:04:08.368 --> 00:04:10.370 What? Don't be a coward! 00:04:10.370 --> 00:04:14.374 - Pika-Pikachu! - Huh? 00:04:14.374 --> 00:04:17.507 Don't I even care if you end up like that Pidgey in there? 00:04:17.507 --> 00:04:19.379 Is that it? 00:04:19.379 --> 00:04:22.182 - Pika-Pika. - Yeah. 00:04:22.182 --> 00:04:23.764 I guess you're right. 00:04:23.764 --> 00:04:26.096 [sighs] Chu. 00:04:26.096 --> 00:04:27.347 No problem! 00:04:27.347 --> 00:04:29.349 You won't end up that way 'cause you'll win! 00:04:29.349 --> 00:04:30.480 Pikachu! 00:04:30.480 --> 00:04:32.893 Don't be a scaredy cat, Pikachu! 00:04:32.893 --> 00:04:36.777 Pika-Pikachu! 00:04:36.777 --> 00:04:40.570 The way they fight must mean they care a lot! 00:04:40.570 --> 00:04:42.162 [intense music] 00:04:43.493 --> 00:04:46.166 (Ash) 'So this is the Vermilion City Gym.' 00:04:46.166 --> 00:04:48.248 It's not too late to back out. 00:04:48.248 --> 00:04:50.290 Why should I back out when I'm gonna win? 00:04:50.290 --> 00:04:52.372 Just stick around and watch me! 00:04:52.372 --> 00:04:55.125 I'll stick around to see your face when you get creamed! 00:04:55.125 --> 00:04:56.716 If you think we're gonna get creamed 00:04:56.716 --> 00:04:58.378 you're gonna be disappointed! 00:04:58.378 --> 00:05:00.550 Are we ever gonna go inside? 00:05:00.550 --> 00:05:03.343 [creaking] 00:05:07.767 --> 00:05:10.310 Hello, I've come for a Pokemon battle 00:05:10.310 --> 00:05:11.852 to earn a Thunder Badge! 00:05:11.852 --> 00:05:15.145 Hey boss, another victim for the emergency room. 00:05:17.197 --> 00:05:19.029 Which one? 00:05:19.029 --> 00:05:20.400 Uh.. 00:05:30.250 --> 00:05:32.332 Whoa! He's huge. 00:05:32.332 --> 00:05:35.255 Is he the gym leader you have to beat? 00:05:35.255 --> 00:05:38.338 - Welcome to Vermilion Gym! - Ah! 00:05:38.338 --> 00:05:42.172 Oh, my next challenge is a cute one. 00:05:42.172 --> 00:05:43.964 Don't think I'll go easy on you! 00:05:43.964 --> 00:05:47.968 [giggles] Um, excuse me, I'm not the challenger. 00:05:47.968 --> 00:05:50.640 - Then who? - Me, that's who! 00:05:50.640 --> 00:05:52.352 Hmm? 00:05:52.352 --> 00:05:53.813 Oh, you? 00:05:53.813 --> 00:05:56.236 Okay, baby! 00:05:56.236 --> 00:05:57.687 I'm no baby! 00:05:57.687 --> 00:05:59.529 My name's Ash Ketchum! 00:05:59.529 --> 00:06:03.533 Heh! I call everyone who loses to me, "Baby." 00:06:03.533 --> 00:06:05.485 - Huh? - Mmm? 00:06:05.485 --> 00:06:07.287 Huh, a Pikachu? 00:06:07.287 --> 00:06:09.329 Hey, look at this? 00:06:09.329 --> 00:06:11.661 Baby brought along a baby Pokemon! 00:06:11.661 --> 00:06:13.413 [laughs] 00:06:13.413 --> 00:06:16.917 Quit it! Why are you making fun of my Pikachu? 00:06:16.917 --> 00:06:18.128 Pika-Pika. 00:06:18.128 --> 00:06:20.460 Oh, I'll show you why! 00:06:20.460 --> 00:06:22.672 Go, Poke Ball! 00:06:25.505 --> 00:06:27.427 Rai! 00:06:27.427 --> 00:06:30.430 It's a Raichu! 00:06:30.430 --> 00:06:31.391 (Pokedex) Raichu. 00:06:31.391 --> 00:06:33.934 A mouse Pokemon of the electric element. 00:06:33.934 --> 00:06:36.186 'Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu.' 00:06:36.186 --> 00:06:39.069 It can shock with more than 100,000 volts 00:06:39.069 --> 00:06:41.691 'enough to render a Dragonite unconscious.' 00:06:41.691 --> 00:06:44.444 [growling] 00:06:44.444 --> 00:06:45.615 Okay, baby. 00:06:45.615 --> 00:06:48.078 'If you wanna quit, now's your chance.' 00:06:48.078 --> 00:06:49.329 Raichu. 00:06:49.329 --> 00:06:51.451 There's no way we're gonna quit now! 00:06:51.451 --> 00:06:54.454 (Lt. Surge) 'Hah! What could a baby like that do?' 00:06:54.454 --> 00:06:56.916 If you want to become a Pokemon master 00:06:56.916 --> 00:07:00.380 you should make your Pokemon evolve as soon as you catch it. 00:07:00.380 --> 00:07:01.711 There's more to raising a Pokemon 00:07:01.711 --> 00:07:03.633 than forcing it to evolve! 00:07:03.633 --> 00:07:05.966 And I like this Pikachu just the way it is! 00:07:05.966 --> 00:07:07.047 [laughs] 00:07:07.047 --> 00:07:08.678 Wrong, baby. 00:07:08.678 --> 00:07:11.141 Electric Pokemon are only useful 00:07:11.141 --> 00:07:14.014 'once they've learned all their different electrical attacks.' 00:07:14.014 --> 00:07:17.227 'You keep it puny like that, it's no more than a little pet.' 00:07:17.227 --> 00:07:19.189 [growling] 00:07:19.189 --> 00:07:20.730 Can Pikachu beat Raichu? 00:07:20.730 --> 00:07:22.192 I seriously doubt it. 00:07:22.192 --> 00:07:25.485 Especially if Raichu knows all the electric attacks. 00:07:25.485 --> 00:07:27.027 Okay, baby. 00:07:27.027 --> 00:07:29.779 Did you chums just come here to show us your little pet? 00:07:29.779 --> 00:07:32.122 We came here to earn a Thunder badge! 00:07:32.122 --> 00:07:34.164 - Pika-Pika. - Pikachu? 00:07:34.164 --> 00:07:36.376 [growling] 00:07:36.376 --> 00:07:37.707 That's unusual. 00:07:37.707 --> 00:07:40.080 Pikachu really wants to go into battle. 00:07:40.080 --> 00:07:41.501 I'm not surprised. 00:07:41.501 --> 00:07:42.962 Pikachu! 00:07:42.962 --> 00:07:44.884 I'm counting on you. 00:07:44.884 --> 00:07:46.886 Pikachu. 00:07:48.678 --> 00:07:50.390 Oh, well! 00:07:50.390 --> 00:07:52.892 I guess you'll learn that playing with the big boys 00:07:52.892 --> 00:07:56.476 can be a shocking experience! 00:07:56.476 --> 00:07:58.478 (gym announcer) 'The Pokemon battle will now begin.' 00:07:58.478 --> 00:08:00.980 'Only one Pokemon may be used.' 00:08:00.980 --> 00:08:03.983 'The gym leader, Lieutenant Surge, has chosen Raichu.' 00:08:03.983 --> 00:08:07.067 'The challenger, Ash, has chosen Pikachu.' 00:08:07.067 --> 00:08:10.110 'No time limit! Let the battle begin!' 00:08:10.110 --> 00:08:11.451 [bell rings] 00:08:11.451 --> 00:08:13.953 - Go, Raichu! - Rai! 00:08:13.953 --> 00:08:17.617 - Go! Pikachu! - Pika! 00:08:17.617 --> 00:08:19.419 Pikachu, Thunder Shock! 00:08:19.419 --> 00:08:22.042 Pikachu! 00:08:23.543 --> 00:08:25.045 - Huh? - What's that? 00:08:25.045 --> 00:08:28.588 Raichu! Show 'em a real Thunder Shock! 00:08:28.588 --> 00:08:32.592 - Rai-chu! - Pika.. 00:08:32.592 --> 00:08:34.684 [gasps] 00:08:34.684 --> 00:08:36.636 ...chu! 00:08:36.636 --> 00:08:39.519 - Raichu. - It's over, baby. 00:08:39.519 --> 00:08:41.191 (Lt. Surge) 'You didn't really think that' 00:08:41.191 --> 00:08:44.644 'Pikachu could beat my Raichu, did you?' 00:08:44.644 --> 00:08:45.605 Pikachu! 00:08:45.605 --> 00:08:47.567 - Call it back, Ash! - But.. 00:08:47.567 --> 00:08:50.200 Raichu's shocks are too powerful. 00:08:50.200 --> 00:08:51.651 This is a mismatch. 00:08:51.651 --> 00:08:55.075 Uh.. Pikachu, return! 00:08:55.075 --> 00:08:56.616 Uh-uh.. 00:08:56.616 --> 00:08:57.867 Pikachu? 00:08:57.867 --> 00:08:59.619 Pikachu still wants to fight? 00:08:59.619 --> 00:09:02.212 Pika.. 00:09:02.212 --> 00:09:03.333 ...chu! 00:09:03.333 --> 00:09:04.504 [chuckles] 00:09:04.504 --> 00:09:06.506 It's pretty gutsy for a toy. 00:09:06.506 --> 00:09:08.588 - Pika! - Pikachu! 00:09:08.588 --> 00:09:10.720 I enjoy playing with toys 00:09:10.720 --> 00:09:13.553 but playtime's over! 00:09:13.553 --> 00:09:15.435 Raichu! Mega Punch! 00:09:15.435 --> 00:09:16.596 Rai! 00:09:16.596 --> 00:09:18.598 Now, a Mega Kick! 00:09:18.598 --> 00:09:19.679 Chu! 00:09:19.679 --> 00:09:20.680 Pikachu! 00:09:20.680 --> 00:09:23.563 Pi-ka! 00:09:23.563 --> 00:09:26.606 Ha-ha! Pikachu's really getting pounded! 00:09:26.606 --> 00:09:29.449 That Raichu really must be strong! 00:09:29.449 --> 00:09:31.151 Hey, I just thought of something. 00:09:31.151 --> 00:09:34.324 - If Pikachu loses this battle.. - You're right! 00:09:34.324 --> 00:09:36.456 Then it's not worth stealing after all. 00:09:36.456 --> 00:09:37.697 We've wasted all this time. 00:09:37.697 --> 00:09:39.659 Maybe, you can steal Raichu! 00:09:39.659 --> 00:09:41.961 [grunts] 00:09:41.961 --> 00:09:43.583 (Jessie) Come on, Pikachu. 00:09:43.583 --> 00:09:45.545 Can't you zap it like you always do? 00:09:45.545 --> 00:09:47.587 Surge is getting ready to finish it off! 00:09:47.587 --> 00:09:48.798 Huh! 00:09:48.798 --> 00:09:52.262 Now, give us the big finale Raichu! 00:09:52.262 --> 00:09:55.095 [grunts] 00:09:55.095 --> 00:09:56.346 Ah! 00:09:56.346 --> 00:09:58.678 'Pikachu!' 00:10:09.899 --> 00:10:12.192 - Pi.. - Pikachu! 00:10:12.192 --> 00:10:14.654 I'm glad you're okay. 00:10:14.654 --> 00:10:16.866 Pika-chu! 00:10:16.866 --> 00:10:19.739 - Huh. - Pikachu got hurt pretty badly. 00:10:19.739 --> 00:10:21.000 I can see that. 00:10:21.000 --> 00:10:23.583 No, no, I mean its spirit. 00:10:23.583 --> 00:10:25.455 What do you mean? 00:10:25.455 --> 00:10:29.209 (Brock) 'Pikachu was totally overpowered by that Raichu.' 00:10:29.209 --> 00:10:31.841 - Brock's right, Ash. - We'll try harder! 00:10:31.841 --> 00:10:35.135 We'll win next time if Pikachu tries harder. 00:10:35.135 --> 00:10:38.057 I think Pikachu was trying its best the last time. 00:10:38.057 --> 00:10:39.559 Hmm. 00:10:39.559 --> 00:10:41.521 (Joy) 'There is one way you might win.' 00:10:41.521 --> 00:10:42.892 (all) Huh? 00:10:42.892 --> 00:10:44.684 I'm sorry. 00:10:44.684 --> 00:10:47.477 I overheard your conversation, and I just thought that maybe-- 00:10:47.477 --> 00:10:48.688 How can we win? 00:10:48.688 --> 00:10:52.572 A while ago, I just happened to come across this. 00:10:52.572 --> 00:10:54.984 (Brock) 'Wow, it's a Thunder Stone!' 00:10:54.984 --> 00:10:57.657 - A Thunder Stone? - Yes. 00:10:57.657 --> 00:11:01.951 You can use it to make Pikachu evolve into a Raichu. 00:11:01.951 --> 00:11:04.704 I could evolve Pikachu into a Raichu? 00:11:04.704 --> 00:11:07.747 Then Pikachu might be strong enough to win. 00:11:07.747 --> 00:11:10.920 You've got to think hard before using the Thunder Stone. 00:11:10.920 --> 00:11:11.961 Huh? 00:11:11.961 --> 00:11:14.133 If you make Pikachu evolve, Ash, 00:11:14.133 --> 00:11:16.055 you can't change it back. 00:11:16.055 --> 00:11:18.888 Pikachu will never be the same. 00:11:18.888 --> 00:11:20.800 If Pikachu becomes a Raichu 00:11:20.800 --> 00:11:22.642 I might be able to win that badge. 00:11:22.642 --> 00:11:24.854 On the other hand.. 00:11:24.854 --> 00:11:27.807 ...to make it evolve just to fight.. 00:11:27.807 --> 00:11:30.149 I would be just like Surge. 00:11:30.149 --> 00:11:33.733 Pikachu, what do you want to do? 00:11:33.733 --> 00:11:35.235 Pika. 00:11:35.235 --> 00:11:37.987 I really wanna beat that Surge 00:11:37.987 --> 00:11:40.079 but I also don't wanna force you to evolve 00:11:40.079 --> 00:11:43.122 if you'd be happier staying the way you are now. 00:11:50.750 --> 00:11:52.672 He's letting Pikachu decide. 00:11:52.672 --> 00:11:55.715 If it becomes Raichu, it'll be stronger. 00:11:55.715 --> 00:11:57.637 What's it gonna do? 00:11:59.469 --> 00:12:01.301 - Pi-- - Pikachu! 00:12:01.301 --> 00:12:02.642 Save your strength! 00:12:05.515 --> 00:12:08.848 - Pik-achu. - Ah! 00:12:08.848 --> 00:12:10.520 Pikachu! 00:12:10.520 --> 00:12:12.772 Pika-Pikachu! Pika! 00:12:12.772 --> 00:12:14.774 'Pi-Pi-Pi-Pikachu!' 00:12:14.774 --> 00:12:18.027 Pika! Pika! Pikachu! 00:12:18.027 --> 00:12:19.659 It's so brave! 00:12:19.659 --> 00:12:21.861 So tell us what Pikachu's saying? 00:12:21.861 --> 00:12:23.533 Pikachu won't change. 00:12:23.533 --> 00:12:27.287 If it's going to Pika Raichu it wants to do it just as it is. 00:12:27.287 --> 00:12:30.039 You mean it's going to battle again as a Pikachu? 00:12:30.039 --> 00:12:33.673 It's going to fight in the name of all Pikachu! 00:12:33.673 --> 00:12:35.585 [sobbing] Really? 00:12:35.585 --> 00:12:38.548 That's so beautiful! 00:12:38.548 --> 00:12:40.800 Pikachu, together, you and I will beat 00:12:40.800 --> 00:12:42.882 Lieutenant Surge and his Raichu! 00:12:42.882 --> 00:12:44.013 Pika-Pika! 00:12:44.013 --> 00:12:45.765 You're both crazy! 00:12:45.765 --> 00:12:47.687 You should change your strategy, Ash! 00:12:47.687 --> 00:12:49.349 Maybe use your other Pokemon! 00:12:49.349 --> 00:12:51.731 It's hard, but it's not impossible! 00:12:51.731 --> 00:12:54.274 Pikachu and I will find a way to win! 00:12:54.274 --> 00:12:56.896 - Pika-Pikachu-Pika! - Huh? 00:12:56.896 --> 00:12:59.739 Pikachu will prove it can beat Raichu. 00:12:59.739 --> 00:13:02.822 It will defend its honor and Ash's! 00:13:02.822 --> 00:13:05.865 Oh, dear, that's magnificent! 00:13:05.865 --> 00:13:08.037 Alright...are we all charged up? 00:13:08.037 --> 00:13:11.961 Pik-achu! 00:13:11.961 --> 00:13:13.172 Huh? 00:13:13.172 --> 00:13:15.965 It hasn't fully recovered its stamina. 00:13:15.965 --> 00:13:18.758 You should let it rest a little while longer. 00:13:18.758 --> 00:13:20.590 Hm. 00:13:20.590 --> 00:13:22.342 'Pikachu.' 00:13:24.053 --> 00:13:27.387 Oh, this whole thing has me so nervous! 00:13:27.387 --> 00:13:28.688 Really? 00:13:28.688 --> 00:13:31.431 Since when did you decide to worry about me? 00:13:31.431 --> 00:13:33.983 Not you! I'm concerned about Pikachu. 00:13:33.983 --> 00:13:35.485 I hope it'll be okay! 00:13:35.485 --> 00:13:37.437 - Hey, Ash. - Yeah? 00:13:37.437 --> 00:13:39.989 During the fight, Surge said that he made his Raichu 00:13:39.989 --> 00:13:41.941 evolve as soon as he got it, didn't he? 00:13:41.941 --> 00:13:42.782 Yeah. 00:13:42.782 --> 00:13:46.075 Then, perhaps there is a way. 00:13:51.120 --> 00:13:54.874 Pikachu...our lucky star.. 00:13:54.874 --> 00:13:56.916 ...is shining today! 00:13:56.916 --> 00:13:59.258 Pik! Pika? 00:13:59.258 --> 00:14:01.340 Where? I don't see it. 00:14:01.340 --> 00:14:03.843 How can you see a star in the middle of the day? 00:14:03.843 --> 00:14:06.966 Oh, I don't mean it's actually shining! 00:14:06.966 --> 00:14:10.470 - Let's go Pikachu! - 'Pika.' 00:14:10.470 --> 00:14:13.272 Seems like they're ready to win, doesn't it? 00:14:24.984 --> 00:14:27.326 (Ash) 'Huh?' 00:14:27.326 --> 00:14:29.659 Uh, who are you guys? 00:14:29.659 --> 00:14:32.371 (both) To protect the world from devastation.. 00:14:32.371 --> 00:14:33.833 Icks-nay! 00:14:33.833 --> 00:14:35.955 - We forgot! - We forgot! 00:14:35.955 --> 00:14:38.628 We are the challenger's cheerleaders, and we're here 00:14:38.628 --> 00:14:41.090 to show our support for the brave Pikachu and Ash! 00:14:41.090 --> 00:14:42.381 - Rah! - Rah! 00:14:42.381 --> 00:14:44.804 In honor of the great Pikachu's bravery 00:14:44.804 --> 00:14:46.846 we wish to offer a cheer! 00:14:46.846 --> 00:14:50.139 - We want you! Pikachu! - Pi! Ka! Chu! 00:14:50.139 --> 00:14:51.721 - Gimme a Pi! Gimme a Ka! - Pi! 00:14:51.721 --> 00:14:53.062 - 'Gimme a Chu! What d'you got?' - 'Ka! Chu!' 00:14:53.062 --> 00:14:55.104 - 'Pika-Achu! Yeah! Fight!' - 'Yeah!' 00:14:55.104 --> 00:14:58.778 - 'Pikachu!' - 'Pi-Ka-Chu!' 00:14:58.778 --> 00:15:01.901 Hip hip hooray! 00:15:01.901 --> 00:15:05.825 Okay, let's split. 00:15:05.825 --> 00:15:07.907 That was really disturbing. 00:15:07.907 --> 00:15:09.449 Thanks for your support! 00:15:09.449 --> 00:15:11.951 - 'Bye, Team Rocket!' - Huh? 00:15:11.951 --> 00:15:13.953 (Meowth) How did they know it was us? 00:15:13.953 --> 00:15:15.535 (Jessie) Lucky guess! 00:15:15.535 --> 00:15:17.457 [chuckles] 00:15:20.750 --> 00:15:24.504 (Surge) Hey, baby, you ready to take another beating? 00:15:24.504 --> 00:15:27.306 You didn't even make your Pikachu evolve! 00:15:27.306 --> 00:15:29.428 You haven't learned anything yet! 00:15:29.428 --> 00:15:30.970 Don't be so sure, Surge! 00:15:30.970 --> 00:15:33.763 Okay. Well, let's see! 00:15:33.763 --> 00:15:36.816 (thug 1) 'The challenger, Ash, using a Pikachu.' 00:15:36.816 --> 00:15:39.899 'The Gym Leader, Lieutenant Surge, using a Raichu!' 00:15:39.899 --> 00:15:42.732 'The Pokemon will battle one on one, with no time limit!' 00:15:42.732 --> 00:15:44.363 'Let the battle begin!' 00:15:44.363 --> 00:15:45.485 [bell tolls] 00:15:45.485 --> 00:15:47.737 Use the strategy we planned, Pikachu! 00:15:47.737 --> 00:15:49.028 You can do it! 00:15:49.028 --> 00:15:50.119 Pika! 00:15:50.119 --> 00:15:51.450 A strategy. 00:15:51.450 --> 00:15:54.033 So they've been planning a new way to lose. 00:15:54.033 --> 00:15:55.374 Go, Raichu! 00:15:55.374 --> 00:15:57.577 Rai! 00:15:57.577 --> 00:15:59.078 [gasps] 00:16:02.461 --> 00:16:04.884 [grunts] 00:16:04.884 --> 00:16:07.216 - Pikachu! - Hang in there, Pikachu!! 00:16:07.216 --> 00:16:09.178 Roll to the side and break away! 00:16:09.178 --> 00:16:12.141 - It can't lose! - Not after the cheer we did! 00:16:12.141 --> 00:16:14.433 Maybe we did the wrong kind of cheer. 00:16:14.433 --> 00:16:17.396 Do it, Raichu. Give it the Body Slam! 00:16:17.396 --> 00:16:20.600 - Rai...chu! - Chu! 00:16:20.600 --> 00:16:21.901 [gasps] 00:16:21.901 --> 00:16:23.523 Finish it off, Raichu! 00:16:23.523 --> 00:16:26.025 Another Body Slam! 00:16:26.025 --> 00:16:27.987 Raichu! 00:16:27.987 --> 00:16:29.909 [gasps] 00:16:29.909 --> 00:16:31.991 - 'Pikachu!' - Watch out! 00:16:34.203 --> 00:16:36.245 - Hey, what? - Chu! 00:16:36.245 --> 00:16:37.376 (all) Alright! 00:16:37.376 --> 00:16:40.580 Do it, Pikachu! Agility, now! 00:16:40.580 --> 00:16:43.502 Raichu! Use your Body Slam! 00:16:43.502 --> 00:16:46.505 [both grunting] 00:16:48.968 --> 00:16:51.390 - Uh, Raichu? - It's working! 00:16:51.390 --> 00:16:53.593 - Just like Brock said! - Right. 00:16:53.593 --> 00:16:55.344 Raichu evolved too fast. 00:16:55.344 --> 00:16:56.936 It never learned the speed attacks 00:16:56.936 --> 00:16:59.308 it only learns in the Pikachu stage! 00:16:59.308 --> 00:17:01.941 Okay, use all the Agility you've got! 00:17:01.941 --> 00:17:03.192 Pika! 00:17:11.701 --> 00:17:14.113 Your Raichu's way too slow, Surge! 00:17:14.113 --> 00:17:16.115 That's its weakness! 00:17:16.115 --> 00:17:17.997 Okay, Raichu! 00:17:17.997 --> 00:17:21.000 Give it a Thunderbolt! Shut it down! 00:17:21.000 --> 00:17:23.292 [grunts] 00:17:24.714 --> 00:17:25.795 [gasps] 00:17:27.667 --> 00:17:29.008 (all) Ahh! 00:17:31.671 --> 00:17:33.382 [grunts] 00:17:33.382 --> 00:17:35.675 The end of the match! 00:17:35.675 --> 00:17:37.016 Huh? 00:17:37.016 --> 00:17:38.137 'What?' 00:17:38.137 --> 00:17:41.060 - Pikachu! - Alright! Way to go! 00:17:41.060 --> 00:17:44.353 'It used its tail as a ground and dodged the electric shock!' 00:17:44.353 --> 00:17:46.315 What a shocking story. 00:17:46.315 --> 00:17:48.527 That was quite a "Tale!" 00:17:48.527 --> 00:17:50.149 - Meowth! - Oh.. 00:17:50.149 --> 00:17:53.613 (Meowth) And now you've both been pun-ished. 00:17:53.613 --> 00:17:56.035 - Heh-heh-heh. - Koffing. 00:17:57.747 --> 00:17:58.998 [panting] 00:17:58.998 --> 00:18:02.001 Raichu! Give it another Thunderbolt! 00:18:02.001 --> 00:18:04.543 Rai! 00:18:04.543 --> 00:18:07.006 Rai! Huh? 00:18:07.006 --> 00:18:09.208 - Do something! - It's over! 00:18:09.208 --> 00:18:11.130 Raichu ran out of electricity! 00:18:11.130 --> 00:18:13.212 Alright! Quick Attack! 00:18:13.212 --> 00:18:14.213 Chu! 00:18:14.213 --> 00:18:17.056 Raichu! Take Down, now! 00:18:17.056 --> 00:18:20.980 - Rai-- - Pika-Chu! 00:18:20.980 --> 00:18:22.982 Pika-Pikachu! 00:18:22.982 --> 00:18:26.936 Raichu.. 00:18:28.728 --> 00:18:30.569 Unbelievable! 00:18:30.569 --> 00:18:33.152 [groans] 00:18:33.152 --> 00:18:34.654 We did it, Pikachu! 00:18:34.654 --> 00:18:36.696 - Way to go! - Fantastic! 00:18:36.696 --> 00:18:37.947 (all) Hooray! 00:18:37.947 --> 00:18:39.578 Victory! 00:18:41.000 --> 00:18:44.123 Pikachu. 00:18:44.123 --> 00:18:46.295 (Lt. Surge) 'Congratulations!' 00:18:46.295 --> 00:18:49.338 Nice job, Ash, Pikachu. 00:18:49.338 --> 00:18:53.052 As proof of your victory, a Thunder Badge! 00:18:53.052 --> 00:18:54.844 Thank you. 00:18:57.096 --> 00:19:01.100 Would you look at that! It's really a Thunder Badge! 00:19:01.100 --> 00:19:02.521 You should be proud. 00:19:02.521 --> 00:19:05.144 You and your Pikachu really fought good together. 00:19:05.144 --> 00:19:07.106 Thanks. 00:19:07.106 --> 00:19:10.189 A Thunder Badge! And it's all mine! 00:19:10.189 --> 00:19:12.231 Pik-Pikachu! 00:19:12.231 --> 00:19:14.613 Nice victory, Ash! 00:19:14.613 --> 00:19:16.195 You're no baby! 00:19:16.195 --> 00:19:18.407 Congratulations, Ash, Pikachu. 00:19:18.407 --> 00:19:20.409 You've finally got your own badge! 00:19:20.409 --> 00:19:25.414 - Rai! Rai! Rai! - Pika! Pik? 00:19:25.414 --> 00:19:29.088 Thank you, Pikachu! This was your victory! 00:19:29.088 --> 00:19:30.710 Pika! 00:19:32.131 --> 00:19:33.292 Wow! 00:19:33.292 --> 00:19:35.594 Now, I can see lots of lucky stars! 00:19:35.594 --> 00:19:37.256 Pika-Pika! 00:19:37.256 --> 00:19:39.929 Those two really are quite a team! 00:19:39.929 --> 00:19:41.220 Yes, indeed! 00:19:41.220 --> 00:19:44.183 [laughs] 00:19:49.568 --> 00:19:52.231 That Pikachu really is special! 00:19:52.231 --> 00:19:54.814 That's why it's worth snatching! 00:19:54.814 --> 00:19:56.235 Hey, once we steal it 00:19:56.235 --> 00:19:59.278 maybe we can earn our own badges! 00:19:59.278 --> 00:20:01.821 (narrator) Ash and Pikachu won a Thunder Badge 00:20:01.821 --> 00:20:04.784 in an impressive performance, but they still have a long way 00:20:04.784 --> 00:20:07.286 to go to reach their goal, as does Team Rocket. 00:20:07.286 --> 00:20:11.170 And so the adventure continues on and on! 00:20:11.170 --> 00:20:14.794 Drat! We wasted this episode cheering the good guys! 00:20:14.794 --> 00:20:15.885 [grunts] 00:20:15.885 --> 00:20:16.886 (narrator) Right, James! 00:20:16.886 --> 00:20:18.888 Better luck next time! 00:20:21.300 --> 00:20:22.341 ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:20:22.341 --> 00:20:24.303 ♪ Attention all Pokemon trainers ♪ 00:20:24.303 --> 00:20:25.975 ♪ Do you got what it takes to be the best? ♪ 00:20:25.975 --> 00:20:27.897 ♪ Today we'll do 30 Pokemon ♪ 00:20:27.897 --> 00:20:29.729 ♪ It's the ultimate test ♪ 00:20:29.729 --> 00:20:32.151 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all gotta catch 'em all yeah ♪ 00:20:32.151 --> 00:20:33.983 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all gotta catch 'em all yeah ♪ 00:20:33.983 --> 00:20:36.115 ♪ Articuno Jynx, Nidorina Beedrill ♪ 00:20:36.115 --> 00:20:38.237 ♪ Haunter Squirtle Chansey ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:20:38.237 --> 00:20:40.199 ♪ Parasect Exeggcute Muk Dewgong ♪ 00:20:40.199 --> 00:20:43.202 ♪ Pidgeotto Lapras, Vulpix Rhydon ♪ 00:20:43.202 --> 00:20:47.666 ♪ At least 150 or more to see ♪ 00:20:47.666 --> 00:20:52.461 ♪ To be a Pokemon Master is my destiny ♪ 00:20:52.461 --> 00:20:54.583 ♪ Charizard Machamp Pinsir Koffing ♪ 00:20:54.583 --> 00:20:56.585 ♪ Dugtrio Golbat Staryu Magikarp ♪ 00:20:56.585 --> 00:20:58.677 ♪ Ninetales Ekans Omastar ♪ 00:20:58.677 --> 00:21:00.840 ♪ Scyther Tentacool Dragonair Magmar ♪ 00:21:00.840 --> 00:21:02.381 ♪ Not bad not bad ♪ 00:21:02.381 --> 00:21:04.804 ♪ Hey don't get cocky tomorrow's the hardest part ♪ 00:21:04.804 --> 00:21:07.056 ♪ We're on our way up to a 150 Pokemon ♪ 00:21:07.056 --> 00:21:08.888 ♪ There's no stoppin' us ♪ 00:21:08.888 --> 00:21:10.980 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:10.980 --> 00:21:13.152 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all Pokemon ♪ 00:21:13.152 --> 00:21:15.104 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:15.104 --> 00:21:16.986 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all Pokemon ♪ 00:21:16.986 --> 00:21:18.487 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:18.487 --> 00:21:21.610 ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪♪ 00:21:21.610 --> 00:21:25.324 [theme music] 00:21:25.324 --> 00:21:28.207 ♪ I wanna be the very best ♪ 00:21:28.207 --> 00:21:31.290 ♪ Like no one ever was ♪ 00:21:31.290 --> 00:21:34.373 ♪ To catch them is my real test ♪ 00:21:34.373 --> 00:21:38.297 ♪ To train them is my cause ♪ 00:21:38.297 --> 00:21:41.420 ♪ I will travel across the land ♪ 00:21:41.420 --> 00:21:44.804 ♪ Searching far and wide ♪ 00:21:44.804 --> 00:21:47.556 ♪ Each Pokemon to understand ♪ 00:21:47.556 --> 00:21:51.020 ♪ The power that's inside ♪ 00:21:51.020 --> 00:21:55.394 ♪ Pokemon gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ Its you and me ♪ 00:21:55.394 --> 00:21:58.437 ♪ I know it's my destiny ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:21:58.437 --> 00:22:01.150 ♪ Oh, you're my best friend ♪ 00:22:01.150 --> 00:22:04.153 ♪ In a world we must defend ♪ 00:22:04.153 --> 00:22:08.367 ♪ Pokemon gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ A heart so true ♪ 00:22:08.367 --> 00:22:11.120 ♪ Our courage will pull us through ♪ 00:22:11.120 --> 00:22:14.453 ♪ You teach me and I'll teach you ♪ 00:22:14.453 --> 00:22:17.216 ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:22:17.216 --> 00:22:19.919 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:22:19.919 --> 00:22:21.590 ♪ Pokemon ♪♪