WEBVTT 00:00:00.500 --> 00:00:02.212 [theme song] 00:00:03.584 --> 00:00:06.677 ♪ I wanna be the very best ♪ 00:00:06.677 --> 00:00:10.300 ♪ Like no one ever was ♪ 00:00:10.300 --> 00:00:13.263 ♪ To catch them is my real test ♪ 00:00:13.263 --> 00:00:16.847 ♪ To train them is my cause ♪ 00:00:16.847 --> 00:00:19.690 ♪ I will travel across the land ♪ 00:00:19.690 --> 00:00:23.143 ♪ Searching far and wide ♪ 00:00:23.143 --> 00:00:25.736 ♪ Each Pokemon to understand ♪ 00:00:25.736 --> 00:00:28.819 ♪ The power that's inside ♪ 00:00:28.819 --> 00:00:31.111 ♪ Pokemon ♪ ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:00:31.111 --> 00:00:33.493 ♪ It's you and me ♪ 00:00:33.493 --> 00:00:35.616 ♪ I know it's my destiny ♪ 00:00:35.616 --> 00:00:39.249 ♪ Pokemon ♪ ♪ Oh you're my best friend ♪ 00:00:39.249 --> 00:00:43.293 ♪ In a world we must defend ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:00:43.293 --> 00:00:46.757 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ A heart so true ♪ 00:00:46.757 --> 00:00:49.379 ♪ Our courage will pull us through ♪ 00:00:49.379 --> 00:00:52.673 ♪ You teach me and I'll teach you ♪ 00:00:52.673 --> 00:00:54.805 ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:00:54.805 --> 00:00:56.476 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:00:56.476 --> 00:00:58.308 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:00:58.308 --> 00:00:59.770 ♪ Pokemon ♪♪ 00:01:01.602 --> 00:01:04.234 (narrator) With two Pokemon badges pinned in his jacket 00:01:04.234 --> 00:01:06.316 our hero Ash marches boldly 00:01:06.316 --> 00:01:08.238 along the path to, uh, the path to.. 00:01:08.238 --> 00:01:09.950 Where are we going? 00:01:09.950 --> 00:01:13.453 How many times do I have to tell you? Vermilion City. 00:01:13.453 --> 00:01:16.326 It's got a luxury cruise ship, and I'm dying to see it. 00:01:16.326 --> 00:01:18.498 We won't have time for sight-seeing. 00:01:18.498 --> 00:01:20.661 I've heard that there's a really great gym in Vermilion. 00:01:20.661 --> 00:01:22.332 A gym, alright. 00:01:22.332 --> 00:01:25.165 I'm gonna win my third badge. 00:01:25.165 --> 00:01:27.257 - Let's go! - Don't get your hopes up. 00:01:27.257 --> 00:01:28.589 There're a lot of tough trainers around here. 00:01:28.589 --> 00:01:30.380 And I'll bring them on. 00:01:30.380 --> 00:01:32.883 I bet none of 'em has even one Pokemon badge. 00:01:34.304 --> 00:01:36.677 (Ash) The Path to the Pokemon League. 00:01:42.683 --> 00:01:44.434 Pidgeotto, finish it. 00:01:45.435 --> 00:01:46.897 Oh! Rattata! 00:01:47.898 --> 00:01:49.319 And I win! 00:01:50.400 --> 00:01:52.362 That's number ten! 00:01:56.536 --> 00:01:58.448 (kid) 'You're a really great Pokemon trainer.' 00:01:58.448 --> 00:02:01.501 Well, I guess I was pretty good there. 00:02:01.501 --> 00:02:03.704 Wow! You've got badges! 00:02:03.704 --> 00:02:05.505 Oh! You mean these? 00:02:05.505 --> 00:02:07.417 'You've got two!' 00:02:07.417 --> 00:02:09.840 Well, I think giving him those badges was a mistake. 00:02:09.840 --> 00:02:11.301 Uh-huh. 00:02:11.301 --> 00:02:12.382 Pika-Pika. 00:02:12.382 --> 00:02:14.635 I bet you could even beat A.J. 00:02:14.635 --> 00:02:17.307 - A.J.? - Yeah! He lives over there! 00:02:17.307 --> 00:02:20.721 A.J. trains savage Pokemon. He built his own gym. 00:02:20.721 --> 00:02:23.433 He's never lost a single match. 00:02:23.433 --> 00:02:25.435 Until now. 00:02:25.435 --> 00:02:27.898 He hasn't come up against somebody like me. 00:02:27.898 --> 00:02:29.650 He's getting a big head. 00:02:29.650 --> 00:02:32.572 Yeah, but his brain's still the same size. 00:02:32.572 --> 00:02:34.234 Pika. Pika. 00:02:36.777 --> 00:02:39.279 (Ash) 'Look at that, this gym isn't even licensed' 00:02:39.279 --> 00:02:41.491 by the Pokemon League! 00:02:41.491 --> 00:02:44.414 Undefeated, big deal. I can beat him. 00:02:44.414 --> 00:02:46.286 Ninety-eight wins in a row. 00:02:46.286 --> 00:02:49.419 You may have won ten battles, but he's won almost ten times 00:02:49.419 --> 00:02:50.420 more matches than you have. 00:02:50.420 --> 00:02:52.252 I go for quality, not quantity! 00:02:52.252 --> 00:02:55.345 Are you my next victim? 00:02:56.927 --> 00:02:59.349 You must be the wild Pokemon trainer. 00:02:59.349 --> 00:03:01.261 Huh, that's my job 00:03:01.261 --> 00:03:04.304 but beating chumps like you is my hobby. 00:03:04.304 --> 00:03:06.226 Ready to lose? 00:03:15.906 --> 00:03:17.407 Wow. 00:03:17.407 --> 00:03:19.489 Now this is not too shabby at all. 00:03:24.705 --> 00:03:27.878 Huh? What's in the backpack? 00:03:27.878 --> 00:03:29.880 The wild Pokemon that I've just caught. 00:03:29.880 --> 00:03:32.883 There's a whole bunch more in the tent, and then some. 00:03:32.883 --> 00:03:34.755 Hey! Can I see them after the match? 00:03:34.755 --> 00:03:37.427 If you want. 00:03:37.427 --> 00:03:39.549 So which Pokemon are you gonna choose 00:03:39.549 --> 00:03:41.511 for my 99th win? 00:03:41.511 --> 00:03:43.764 Ninety-ninth? Hm. 00:03:47.607 --> 00:03:49.349 I'm afraid you're gonna have to change your sign 00:03:49.349 --> 00:03:50.480 after this match. 00:03:50.480 --> 00:03:53.313 You'll be formerly undefeated! 00:03:53.313 --> 00:03:55.405 You may think that you're hot stuff, kid 00:03:55.405 --> 00:03:58.278 but you're not playing in the Pokemon little league anymore. 00:03:58.278 --> 00:04:00.360 Aah! 00:04:00.360 --> 00:04:02.452 After I win a 100 matches in a row 00:04:02.452 --> 00:04:03.824 I'll start competing for badges. 00:04:03.824 --> 00:04:06.326 That means he's only two wins away. 00:04:06.326 --> 00:04:08.328 And he'll be extra-psyched to win. 00:04:08.328 --> 00:04:10.370 Ninety-eight wins, and you still don't have a badge? 00:04:10.370 --> 00:04:12.542 That's tough luck, A.J. 00:04:12.542 --> 00:04:15.375 I have ten wins, and I've won two Pokemon badges! 00:04:20.260 --> 00:04:22.552 Did you buy those badges or steal them? 00:04:22.552 --> 00:04:25.555 Either that or you competed in some loser gyms. 00:04:25.555 --> 00:04:28.348 Where were they? Failure City or Wimps Ville? 00:04:30.390 --> 00:04:32.392 What do you mean loser gyms? 00:04:32.392 --> 00:04:34.524 Hey, Ash, pulverize this guy. 00:04:36.486 --> 00:04:38.318 Let's get started then. 00:04:38.318 --> 00:04:40.400 Sandshrew, go! 00:04:44.454 --> 00:04:47.287 A Sandshrew, huh? This should be interesting. 00:04:48.458 --> 00:04:49.749 Let's be careful now, Ash! 00:04:49.749 --> 00:04:51.832 Remember, Sandshrew is an ground type 00:04:51.832 --> 00:04:54.374 so Pikachu's electricity's no good against it. 00:04:54.374 --> 00:04:57.337 I know exactly what I'm doing, I don't need your help. 00:05:00.760 --> 00:05:03.513 Pidgeotto, I choose you! 00:05:08.348 --> 00:05:10.230 Sandshrew, go! 00:05:10.230 --> 00:05:12.192 Pidgeotto! Dive at it! 00:05:13.433 --> 00:05:16.276 Ash is lucky, the flying Pokemon 00:05:16.276 --> 00:05:17.607 should have the advantage here. 00:05:20.280 --> 00:05:23.203 Too bad, Sandshrew can't fly. 00:05:25.495 --> 00:05:28.248 Huh? 00:05:28.248 --> 00:05:29.249 Pidgeotto! 00:05:29.709 --> 00:05:30.871 Finish it! 00:05:30.871 --> 00:05:33.293 Uh-oh, Pidgeotto, return! 00:05:35.415 --> 00:05:38.218 Butterfree! I choose you! 00:05:41.461 --> 00:05:45.265 You can do it! Flying versus ground should be no problem. 00:05:45.265 --> 00:05:46.556 That's what you think, kid! 00:05:46.556 --> 00:05:47.597 Now, watch and weep! 00:05:47.597 --> 00:05:49.599 (Ash) 'Go! Stun Spore!' 00:05:55.435 --> 00:05:57.437 That Sandshrew is well-trained. 00:05:57.437 --> 00:06:00.570 He controls it with the crack of his whip, like a lion tamer! 00:06:10.450 --> 00:06:11.541 Butterfree! 00:06:11.541 --> 00:06:14.164 It's not so free anymore. 00:06:16.456 --> 00:06:18.838 Come on, Pikachu, you gotta help your friends! 00:06:18.838 --> 00:06:22.212 Pika. Pi-i-ka.. 00:06:28.598 --> 00:06:30.390 Nice work. 00:06:38.648 --> 00:06:40.480 That Sandshrew is very tempting. 00:06:41.481 --> 00:06:43.613 We should grab it. 00:06:43.613 --> 00:06:45.575 (Meowth) 'Looks fat, you two got to carry it!' 00:06:45.575 --> 00:06:46.826 The outfit that trainer is wearing 00:06:46.826 --> 00:06:48.618 is positively hideous. 00:06:48.618 --> 00:06:51.581 That shirt looks like it's from a century or two ago. 00:06:51.581 --> 00:06:54.334 He'd fit right in perfectly at a museum. 00:06:54.334 --> 00:06:56.706 At least he doesn't look like he's trick or treating 00:06:56.706 --> 00:06:57.837 like you do. 00:07:06.636 --> 00:07:09.719 And that makes victory number 99! 00:07:09.719 --> 00:07:13.223 It's not fair. I'm the one with the badges. 00:07:14.394 --> 00:07:16.186 How about two out of three? 00:07:16.186 --> 00:07:17.517 Stop whining, kid. 00:07:17.517 --> 00:07:20.270 Nobody wants to compete against a crybaby. 00:07:20.270 --> 00:07:22.522 Hey, there's something fishy here! 00:07:22.522 --> 00:07:23.693 I didn't have any problems winning 00:07:23.693 --> 00:07:25.405 until I battled in your ring! 00:07:25.405 --> 00:07:27.697 How do I know this whole match wasn't rigged? 00:07:27.697 --> 00:07:29.699 That's it! You cheated! 00:07:29.699 --> 00:07:31.621 How else could Sandshrew defeat Butterfree? 00:07:31.621 --> 00:07:34.574 Flying Pokemon always have the advantage over ground Pokemon! 00:07:34.574 --> 00:07:36.456 Chill out. 00:07:36.456 --> 00:07:38.838 What do you say we go replay the match someplace else, huh? 00:07:38.838 --> 00:07:41.541 Ash doesn't know when to quit, does he? 00:07:41.541 --> 00:07:45.175 That A.J. sure is strong. I don't get it. 00:07:45.175 --> 00:07:46.636 How is he so good? 00:07:46.636 --> 00:07:48.848 One more chance. 00:07:48.848 --> 00:07:51.141 Come back when you grow up. 00:07:52.682 --> 00:07:54.854 It's not fair. 00:07:58.358 --> 00:08:00.560 Looks like you'll have to rethink the way you train. 00:08:00.560 --> 00:08:01.861 What do you mean? 00:08:01.861 --> 00:08:03.693 (A.J.) 'You call that last match a fight?' 00:08:06.566 --> 00:08:09.659 'It's time for some serious training.' 00:08:23.623 --> 00:08:25.755 Get back in the water! 00:08:25.755 --> 00:08:27.717 Knock it off! 00:08:29.799 --> 00:08:31.261 [gasps] 00:08:32.682 --> 00:08:34.764 Now, what do you want? A swimming match? 00:08:34.764 --> 00:08:37.807 - You're hurting Sandshrew! - Mind your own business! 00:08:37.807 --> 00:08:39.559 I don't need any amateurs teaching me 00:08:39.559 --> 00:08:41.101 how to train Pokemon! 00:08:41.101 --> 00:08:42.692 You call that training? 00:08:42.692 --> 00:08:44.734 What's that? It looks like a straightjacket. 00:08:44.734 --> 00:08:46.606 (A.J.) 'That's no straightjacket' 00:08:46.606 --> 00:08:48.528 it's a strength intensifier. 00:08:49.649 --> 00:08:51.741 - Who invented that thing? - I did. 00:08:51.741 --> 00:08:53.533 It's my own secret weapon 00:08:53.533 --> 00:08:55.415 for unleashing a Pokemon's powers. 00:08:55.415 --> 00:08:57.747 Sandshrew, back in the pool! 00:08:58.828 --> 00:09:01.291 But Sandshrews are weakened by water. 00:09:01.291 --> 00:09:02.752 I know that. 00:09:02.752 --> 00:09:04.754 - You'll hurt it! - Sandshrew, dive! 00:09:07.297 --> 00:09:08.668 Nice dive! 00:09:11.801 --> 00:09:13.513 Good work. 00:09:13.513 --> 00:09:15.805 The water doesn't weaken your Sandshrew? 00:09:15.805 --> 00:09:18.308 You are looking at the only Sandshrew in the world 00:09:18.308 --> 00:09:20.640 that is strong enough to withstand water. 00:09:20.640 --> 00:09:23.233 Sandshrew, pick up your pacing! 00:09:26.646 --> 00:09:29.779 Hey, wait, I thought you said pacing, not passing! 00:09:29.779 --> 00:09:32.782 [both screaming] 00:09:32.782 --> 00:09:36.406 Huh? I said padding, I mean, I said pacing. 00:09:37.657 --> 00:09:39.499 Why are you so tough on Sandshrew? 00:09:39.499 --> 00:09:40.790 I have to be tough. 00:09:40.790 --> 00:09:43.253 But I ask no more of Sandshrew than I do of myself 00:09:43.253 --> 00:09:45.205 the very best! 00:09:45.205 --> 00:09:47.757 But you aren't nearly as tough on any of your other Pokemon. 00:09:47.757 --> 00:09:50.840 That's because Sandshrew is the first Pokemon I ever caught. 00:09:50.840 --> 00:09:52.712 I will never forget that moment. 00:09:52.712 --> 00:09:54.764 We promised to do whatever it took 00:09:54.764 --> 00:09:57.717 to become the greatest Pokemon and trainer of all time! 00:09:57.717 --> 00:10:00.680 Nothing would stop us from reaching our dream 00:10:00.680 --> 00:10:03.853 no matter how difficult our path! 00:10:03.853 --> 00:10:06.606 Enduring fierce storms and raging winds. 00:10:06.606 --> 00:10:09.189 We've sacrificed everything to achieve our dream 00:10:09.189 --> 00:10:11.731 and it was worth it. We are an unbeatable team! 00:10:11.731 --> 00:10:13.493 What you're doing is wrong. 00:10:13.493 --> 00:10:15.695 A great trainer should make friends with his Pokemon. 00:10:15.695 --> 00:10:17.697 Why should I listen to you? 00:10:17.697 --> 00:10:21.501 Hey, Brock, don't you have anything to say about this? 00:10:21.501 --> 00:10:22.742 I do. 00:10:22.742 --> 00:10:25.335 Your Pokemon are all in great shape. 00:10:25.335 --> 00:10:27.417 What kind of Pokemon food do you give them? 00:10:28.748 --> 00:10:31.131 My own recipe. Come on, I'll show you. 00:10:33.253 --> 00:10:35.925 To get the results I want, I have to carefully monitor 00:10:35.925 --> 00:10:37.887 the Pokemon diets. 00:10:37.887 --> 00:10:39.519 Of course, the recipe is secret. 00:10:39.519 --> 00:10:40.810 Oh, yeah, of course! 00:10:40.810 --> 00:10:42.852 (Brock) You know, I mix my own food too. 00:10:42.852 --> 00:10:44.264 Sandshrew.. 00:10:51.821 --> 00:10:54.694 (Pikachu) 'Pikachu.' 00:10:54.694 --> 00:10:57.657 - Insulated gloves? - Check! 00:10:57.657 --> 00:11:01.331 - Big rubber ball? - Check, check, check-a-rooney. 00:11:01.331 --> 00:11:04.284 Team Rocket will do what it has to do. 00:11:04.284 --> 00:11:06.706 To snatch that little Pikachu. 00:11:06.706 --> 00:11:08.748 Maybe we should go back to our old motto. 00:11:08.748 --> 00:11:10.670 This one doesn't feel.. 00:11:10.670 --> 00:11:13.423 Hey, how about a the theme Meowth song? 00:11:13.423 --> 00:11:15.675 And I can even do a little dance solo. 00:11:15.675 --> 00:11:17.597 Everyone loves Meowthi. 00:11:17.597 --> 00:11:18.718 A song's no good. 00:11:18.718 --> 00:11:20.760 [humming] 00:11:20.760 --> 00:11:22.972 A dance won't work. 00:11:22.972 --> 00:11:24.564 [humming] 00:11:25.855 --> 00:11:27.977 Here's a line you'll like. 00:11:27.977 --> 00:11:29.519 And what's that? 00:11:29.519 --> 00:11:31.901 How about, choreography killed the cat? 00:11:33.693 --> 00:11:36.406 [beeping] 00:11:38.238 --> 00:11:40.740 Okay, you wimps get a fifteen minute break! 00:11:40.740 --> 00:11:42.702 [panting] 00:11:49.379 --> 00:11:51.671 - Hey! - Now, what do you want? 00:11:51.671 --> 00:11:53.713 Your Pokemon are totally wiped out! 00:11:53.713 --> 00:11:55.295 You better believe it. 00:11:55.295 --> 00:11:58.758 In this gym, we live by the rule, no pain, no gain 00:11:58.758 --> 00:12:01.050 'but judging by your little stuffed Pikachu over there' 00:12:01.050 --> 00:12:02.642 'you don't follow any rules.' 00:12:02.642 --> 00:12:05.184 It's not a stuffed Pikachu! Take it back! 00:12:05.184 --> 00:12:06.686 Hey, did you hear me? 00:12:06.686 --> 00:12:08.187 I said, take it back. 00:12:08.187 --> 00:12:10.900 - Aah! - Ow! 00:12:10.900 --> 00:12:11.901 Don't, Ash! 00:12:11.901 --> 00:12:13.273 You don't win any badges 00:12:13.273 --> 00:12:15.114 for being buddy-buddy with a Pokemon! 00:12:15.114 --> 00:12:16.986 - It's not a stuffed Pikachu! - Knock it off you two! 00:12:16.986 --> 00:12:19.739 Isn't there a rule against splashing in the pool? 00:12:19.739 --> 00:12:21.911 Pi. 00:12:21.911 --> 00:12:24.163 Pik-Pikachu. 00:12:27.867 --> 00:12:30.250 - I'm getting dizzy. - Stop complaining. 00:12:30.250 --> 00:12:31.631 Look for Pikachu. 00:12:33.463 --> 00:12:36.546 - 'Roll over there.' - 'What's that?' 00:12:36.546 --> 00:12:38.468 - 'Could it be Pikachu?' - 'Yeah, that's it!' 00:12:38.468 --> 00:12:40.800 (Meowth) 'Now, hurry! All that rolling made me nauseous.' 00:12:42.091 --> 00:12:43.803 (James) 'Got it.' 00:12:43.803 --> 00:12:46.936 - 'Let's go!' - 'Hurry! I feel sick!' 00:12:46.936 --> 00:12:48.147 - 'This way.' - 'No, this way.' 00:12:48.147 --> 00:12:49.979 (Meowth) 'Take it easy.' 00:12:49.979 --> 00:12:53.813 - Aah, my leg fell asleep! - I wish your mouth would! 00:12:56.105 --> 00:12:57.817 Why do you keep hanging around here? 00:12:57.817 --> 00:13:00.029 There must be other trainers you can bother. 00:13:00.029 --> 00:13:01.821 Yeah, right! 00:13:05.365 --> 00:13:07.907 Time's up! Back to work, all of you! 00:13:09.709 --> 00:13:11.541 Hey, where is Sandshrew? 00:13:11.541 --> 00:13:14.754 That's weird. What's your Pikachu doing? 00:13:14.754 --> 00:13:17.967 Oh, oh! Pikachu! 00:13:20.800 --> 00:13:22.882 - It's no use. - Here, give it to me. 00:13:22.882 --> 00:13:24.344 Huh? 00:13:25.725 --> 00:13:26.926 Pikachu. 00:13:26.926 --> 00:13:28.388 Pikachu. 00:13:28.388 --> 00:13:29.849 You're okay. 00:13:29.849 --> 00:13:32.352 Pikachu, have you seen Sandshrew? 00:13:32.352 --> 00:13:36.316 - Pika. - You haven't? 00:13:36.316 --> 00:13:39.359 Sandshrew! Where are you? 00:13:39.359 --> 00:13:40.900 Maybe it ran away. 00:13:40.900 --> 00:13:42.702 What are you talking about? 00:13:42.702 --> 00:13:44.243 The way you treat your Pokemon 00:13:44.243 --> 00:13:46.285 I'm surprised they all haven't run away. 00:13:46.285 --> 00:13:48.998 Sandshrew and I have been together for a long time. 00:13:48.998 --> 00:13:50.540 Yeah, I know. 00:13:50.540 --> 00:13:52.872 But when Sandshrew saw how well Pikachu and I get along 00:13:52.872 --> 00:13:55.004 it thought, "I deserve better, I'll find a trainer 00:13:55.004 --> 00:13:57.837 who treats me like Ash treats Pikachu." 00:13:57.837 --> 00:14:00.420 Sandshrew would not break the promise we made! 00:14:00.420 --> 00:14:01.841 Not after all we've been through! 00:14:01.841 --> 00:14:04.263 Not just before our 100th victory! 00:14:05.885 --> 00:14:08.678 Now, move it! Go find Sandshrew! 00:14:10.600 --> 00:14:12.231 [panting] 00:14:13.523 --> 00:14:15.895 Those clowns will never catch up with us. 00:14:15.895 --> 00:14:18.067 I'm exhausted. You take the bag now. 00:14:18.067 --> 00:14:21.320 But a real gentleman always carries the bag. 00:14:21.320 --> 00:14:24.904 Is that so? Well, as you know, I'm no gentleman! 00:14:24.904 --> 00:14:26.245 - Whoa! - Whoa! 00:14:31.541 --> 00:14:33.413 You've all had enough of A.J. and the way 00:14:33.413 --> 00:14:35.625 he pushes you around, haven't you? 00:14:35.625 --> 00:14:37.667 Well, you don't have to put up with it anymore 00:14:37.667 --> 00:14:39.709 because now you can come with me. 00:14:39.709 --> 00:14:42.381 Anyone who's coming with me, raise your hand! 00:14:46.215 --> 00:14:47.967 (Ash) 'Just raise your hand!' 00:14:47.967 --> 00:14:49.218 'Get them up there!' 00:14:49.218 --> 00:14:51.811 Ash is making a fool of himself again. 00:14:51.811 --> 00:14:53.513 Hm. 00:14:53.513 --> 00:14:56.606 You see what happens when you try to start a mutiny in my gym? 00:14:56.606 --> 00:14:58.728 My Pokemon are all loyal. 00:14:58.728 --> 00:15:00.730 So then where's Sandshrew? 00:15:01.861 --> 00:15:03.232 Meowth! 00:15:05.905 --> 00:15:07.487 Sandshrew. 00:15:08.908 --> 00:15:10.990 A.J. and all his Pokemon sure are happy 00:15:10.990 --> 00:15:12.662 that Sandshrew is back. 00:15:12.662 --> 00:15:14.834 [groaning] 00:15:14.834 --> 00:15:16.666 [laughing] 00:15:18.127 --> 00:15:20.920 How could they possibly pick him over me? 00:15:20.920 --> 00:15:22.962 A.J. is tough, but as you can see 00:15:22.962 --> 00:15:26.345 he cares deeply for his Pokemon. 00:15:26.345 --> 00:15:28.097 [laughing] 00:15:28.097 --> 00:15:30.009 (Ash) 'Wow! A.J. does care about them.' 00:15:31.100 --> 00:15:32.812 [grunting] 00:15:33.813 --> 00:15:35.014 Pika-Pi-chu. 00:15:35.014 --> 00:15:37.977 What is it? Meowth! 00:15:37.977 --> 00:15:39.729 So then it must have been Team Rocket 00:15:39.729 --> 00:15:41.821 that kidnapped Sandshrew! 00:15:41.821 --> 00:15:44.063 (Ash) 'Wake up!' 00:15:44.063 --> 00:15:45.324 Meowth? 00:15:45.324 --> 00:15:46.566 [screaming] 00:15:48.067 --> 00:15:52.031 Hey! Where am I? What's going on here? 00:15:57.246 --> 00:15:59.669 How am I gonna get out of this mess? 00:15:59.669 --> 00:16:01.380 (Jessie) 'Prepare for trouble.' 00:16:01.380 --> 00:16:02.842 (James) 'Make that double!' 00:16:02.842 --> 00:16:03.883 Meowth! 00:16:05.254 --> 00:16:08.257 - Team Rocket! - Use the old motto! 00:16:08.257 --> 00:16:10.640 To protect the world from devastation.. 00:16:10.640 --> 00:16:13.142 To unite all peoples within our nation.. 00:16:13.142 --> 00:16:15.144 (both) To denounce the evils of truth and love.. 00:16:15.144 --> 00:16:18.267 To extend our reach to the stars above! 00:16:18.267 --> 00:16:20.189 - Jessie. - James. 00:16:20.189 --> 00:16:23.232 (Jessie) 'Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light.' 00:16:23.232 --> 00:16:26.235 Surrender now or prepare to fight. 00:16:26.235 --> 00:16:29.238 Meowth! That's right. 00:16:29.238 --> 00:16:32.241 That sounds great. We don't need a theme song. 00:16:32.241 --> 00:16:33.743 It's a classic! 00:16:33.743 --> 00:16:36.786 So these are the creeps who kidnapped my Sandshrew? 00:16:36.786 --> 00:16:39.959 Hmm. That was an unfortunate mix-up. 00:16:39.959 --> 00:16:42.672 We have no interest in your second-rate Sandshrew. 00:16:42.672 --> 00:16:44.253 Second-rate? 00:16:44.253 --> 00:16:46.385 The only Pokemon we want is Pikachu! 00:16:46.385 --> 00:16:48.838 You can keep all these other wimps. 00:16:48.838 --> 00:16:50.970 - Wimps are they? - That's it! 00:16:50.970 --> 00:16:52.131 Huh? 00:16:52.131 --> 00:16:53.763 I'll take care of this. 00:16:53.763 --> 00:16:56.225 No one insults my Pokemon and gets away with it! 00:16:56.225 --> 00:16:58.808 - Let's step outside! - Uh-oh. 00:17:05.274 --> 00:17:07.146 Team Rocket has insulted our gym! 00:17:07.146 --> 00:17:09.198 We'll answer them with our 100th win! 00:17:09.198 --> 00:17:11.150 One hundred? 00:17:11.150 --> 00:17:12.241 That's right. 00:17:12.241 --> 00:17:14.113 As Sandshrew and I vowed. 00:17:15.324 --> 00:17:17.116 Good luck! 00:17:17.116 --> 00:17:19.749 Your small talk will cost you big time. 00:17:19.749 --> 00:17:23.252 - Ekans, go! - Your turn. Koffing! 00:17:28.337 --> 00:17:29.799 Koffing. 00:17:29.799 --> 00:17:31.881 Sandshrew, go! 00:17:31.881 --> 00:17:33.512 Koffing. 00:17:37.807 --> 00:17:40.269 Ekans, bind it now! 00:17:44.183 --> 00:17:45.444 It's so strong! 00:17:45.444 --> 00:17:47.526 - Good work! - Excellent! 00:17:47.526 --> 00:17:50.239 Koffing, Sludge Attack! 00:17:50.239 --> 00:17:51.611 Koffing. 00:17:54.243 --> 00:17:56.325 Meowth, don't just stand there! 00:17:56.325 --> 00:17:58.157 ♪ La da-da da dee ♪ 00:17:58.157 --> 00:18:01.200 ♪ Dee da-da da da ♪♪ 00:18:01.200 --> 00:18:03.292 Stop pussyfooting around! 00:18:03.292 --> 00:18:06.255 Just biting my time. 00:18:06.255 --> 00:18:07.376 Aah! 00:18:07.376 --> 00:18:08.668 The moment of tooth! 00:18:10.259 --> 00:18:12.261 Finish it! Sandshrew, Fissure Strike! 00:18:17.386 --> 00:18:18.217 Huh? 00:18:22.722 --> 00:18:24.483 Go, Sandshrew! 00:18:24.483 --> 00:18:26.856 Drill into the ground until it splits! 00:18:33.783 --> 00:18:35.735 [screaming] 00:18:43.292 --> 00:18:44.413 [groans] 00:18:45.835 --> 00:18:47.877 That's it! I forfeit the match! 00:18:47.877 --> 00:18:49.629 - Koffing. - Come back here. 00:18:49.629 --> 00:18:51.420 Meowth! Where are you going? 00:18:51.420 --> 00:18:55.304 - 'To write us a theme song!' - 'Not again! Oh!' 00:18:56.425 --> 00:18:58.257 We did it, Sandshrew! 00:18:58.257 --> 00:19:02.181 We finally reached victory number 100! 00:19:07.356 --> 00:19:09.608 Today, all of our sacrifices and hard work 00:19:09.608 --> 00:19:11.270 have finally paid off. 00:19:11.270 --> 00:19:13.362 Now, we can start winning our badges. 00:19:21.370 --> 00:19:25.374 When I return here, I'm gonna be.. 00:19:25.374 --> 00:19:27.626 ...the number one Pokemon Master. 00:19:27.626 --> 00:19:29.418 Why don't you come along with us? 00:19:29.418 --> 00:19:31.841 Thanks, but Sandshrew and I have our own path 00:19:31.841 --> 00:19:33.552 that we must follow. 00:19:37.386 --> 00:19:40.760 Someday we'll meet again at the big Pokemon League competition. 00:19:40.760 --> 00:19:43.392 Okay, but next time you better be in shape 00:19:43.392 --> 00:19:46.435 'cause I only wanna beat expert trainers. 00:19:46.435 --> 00:19:47.807 That's a deal. 00:19:47.807 --> 00:19:49.859 So long! 00:19:49.859 --> 00:19:52.311 He's tough, but pretty cool. 00:19:52.311 --> 00:19:55.364 Yeah! Looks like you've found another rival. 00:19:55.364 --> 00:19:58.447 (Ash) A.J., I'm not gonna lose next time! 00:19:58.447 --> 00:20:00.659 I'll train hard to become the greatest Pokemon Master 00:20:00.659 --> 00:20:03.412 in the world, following my own path! 00:20:03.412 --> 00:20:05.915 (narrator) There are many paths that lead to the Pokemon League 00:20:05.915 --> 00:20:09.418 and Ash is just beginning to discover his own. 00:20:09.418 --> 00:20:11.540 What lies on that path is unknown 00:20:11.540 --> 00:20:13.332 but one thing's for sure 00:20:13.332 --> 00:20:14.673 he'll never forget the name of that place 00:20:14.673 --> 00:20:16.756 with the great gym again. 00:20:20.549 --> 00:20:22.261 ♪ Pokemon ♪♪ 00:20:22.261 --> 00:20:23.472 (man #1) It's rap time again. 00:20:23.472 --> 00:20:26.105 A 150 Pokemon, five days a week. 00:20:26.105 --> 00:20:27.767 That's about 30 or so each day. 00:20:27.767 --> 00:20:29.899 It's not too hard. Just listen real good. 00:20:29.899 --> 00:20:31.901 ♪ Alakazam Doduo Venonat Machoke ♪ 00:20:31.901 --> 00:20:33.943 ♪ Kangaskhan Hypno Electabuzz Flareon ♪ 00:20:33.943 --> 00:20:36.065 ♪ Blastoise Poliwhirl Oddish Drowzee ♪ 00:20:36.065 --> 00:20:38.027 ♪ Raichu Nidoqueen Bellsprout Starmie ♪ 00:20:38.027 --> 00:20:40.159 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:20:40.159 --> 00:20:42.121 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:20:42.121 --> 00:20:44.533 ♪ Metapod Marowak Kakuna Clefairy ♪ 00:20:44.533 --> 00:20:46.535 ♪ Dodrio Sedra Vileplume Krabby ♪ 00:20:46.535 --> 00:20:48.367 ♪ Likitung Tauros Weedle Nidoran ♪ 00:20:48.367 --> 00:20:51.580 ♪ Machop Shellder Porygon Hitmonchan ♪ 00:20:51.580 --> 00:20:55.504 ♪ At least 150 or more to see ♪ 00:20:55.504 --> 00:21:00.379 ♪ To be a Pokemon Master is my destiny ♪ 00:21:00.379 --> 00:21:02.681 Okay so today was pretty easy. 00:21:02.681 --> 00:21:04.553 but you gotta put all five days together. 00:21:04.553 --> 00:21:06.846 That's the only way to name all 150. 00:21:06.846 --> 00:21:08.517 Catch you here tomorrow. 00:21:08.517 --> 00:21:10.519 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:10.519 --> 00:21:12.691 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all Pokemon ♪ 00:21:12.691 --> 00:21:14.023 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:14.023 --> 00:21:16.776 ♪ Ooh gotta catch 'em all Pokemon ♪ 00:21:16.776 --> 00:21:18.447 ♪ Catch 'em catch 'em gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:18.447 --> 00:21:20.699 ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪♪ 00:21:20.699 --> 00:21:22.701 [theme song] 00:21:24.784 --> 00:21:27.536 ♪ I wanna be the very best ♪ 00:21:27.536 --> 00:21:30.119 ♪ Like no one ever was ♪ 00:21:31.500 --> 00:21:34.373 ♪ To catch them is my real test ♪ 00:21:34.373 --> 00:21:36.415 ♪ To train them is my cause ♪ 00:21:38.127 --> 00:21:41.380 ♪ I will travel across the land ♪ 00:21:41.380 --> 00:21:44.513 ♪ Searching far and wide ♪ 00:21:44.513 --> 00:21:47.476 ♪ Each Pokemon to understand ♪ 00:21:47.476 --> 00:21:50.519 ♪ The power that's inside ♪ 00:21:50.519 --> 00:21:52.481 ♪ Pokemon ♪ ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:21:52.481 --> 00:21:54.814 ♪ It's you and me ♪ 00:21:54.814 --> 00:21:57.817 ♪ I know it's my destiny ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:21:57.817 --> 00:22:00.609 ♪ Oh you're my best friend ♪ 00:22:00.609 --> 00:22:04.403 ♪ In a world we must defend ♪ ♪ Pokemon ♪ 00:22:04.403 --> 00:22:08.207 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ ♪ A heart so true ♪ 00:22:08.207 --> 00:22:10.289 ♪ Our courage will pull us through ♪ 00:22:10.289 --> 00:22:13.792 ♪ You teach me and I'll teach you ♪ 00:22:13.792 --> 00:22:17.456 ♪ Pokemon ♪ ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:22:17.456 --> 00:22:19.258 ♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪ 00:22:19.258 --> 00:22:20.419 ♪ Pokemon ♪♪