WEBVTT 00:00:05.005 --> 00:00:08.428 Wow. Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur. So cool. 00:00:08.428 --> 00:00:09.429 [EXCITED] 00:00:09.429 --> 00:00:10.430 CILAN 'Delightful.' 00:00:10.430 --> 00:00:12.092 'A fair showing off the culture' 00:00:12.092 --> 00:00:13.333 'and products of the Kanto region.' 00:00:13.333 --> 00:00:14.464 IRIS 'Wow.' 00:00:14.464 --> 00:00:16.116 ASH 'Those are all Pokémon 00:00:16.116 --> 00:00:18.038 'living in Kanto.' 00:00:18.038 --> 00:00:20.150 N 'That's right. You're from Kanto, aren't you, Ash?' 00:00:20.150 --> 00:00:22.452 Yup. Mm. 00:00:22.452 --> 00:00:25.475 Just one whiff of the air and I'm right back home. 00:00:25.475 --> 00:00:28.278 [NOSTALGIC]/[PLEASED] 00:00:28.278 --> 00:00:30.330 So, this is what Kanto smells like? 00:00:30.330 --> 00:00:32.382 You won't believe all the great food. 00:00:32.382 --> 00:00:33.403 Let's check it out. 00:00:33.403 --> 00:00:34.404 [EXCITED] 00:00:34.404 --> 00:00:36.186 My tummy can't wait. 00:00:36.186 --> 00:00:38.088 Okay, race you. 00:00:38.088 --> 00:00:41.021 And there he goes, running around just like a little kid. 00:00:41.021 --> 00:00:42.192 [chuckles] 00:00:42.192 --> 00:00:45.365 I'd say Iris is acting a bit like a little kid too. 00:00:45.365 --> 00:00:48.328 NARRATOR As our heroes continue their journey to the White Ruins 00:00:48.328 --> 00:00:51.081 it's time to sample the sights and sounds 00:00:51.081 --> 00:00:54.204 of the exciting Kanto Fair, a familiar sight to Ash 00:00:54.204 --> 00:00:56.486 and a wonderful adventure for everyone. 00:00:56.486 --> 00:01:00.360 ♪ It's the next chapter the ultimate goal ♪ 00:01:00.360 --> 00:01:03.994 ♪ Ready for battle brave and bold ♪ 00:01:03.994 --> 00:01:06.146 ♪ I know we're gonna make it ♪ 00:01:06.146 --> 00:01:10.100 ♪ We will find a way ♪ 00:01:10.100 --> 00:01:13.373 ♪ Oh oh we've come so far ♪ 00:01:13.373 --> 00:01:17.497 ♪ We fought so hard to get where we are ♪ 00:01:17.497 --> 00:01:21.151 ♪ Oh oh we belong together ♪ 00:01:21.151 --> 00:01:24.304 ♪ It's always you and me ♪ 00:01:24.304 --> 00:01:26.206 ♪ Pokémon ♪♪ 00:01:31.371 --> 00:01:34.374 ASH "The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion!" 00:01:36.226 --> 00:01:37.477 Alright, folks, take a look 00:01:37.477 --> 00:01:41.051 at this seemingly normal Magikarp. 00:01:41.051 --> 00:01:43.423 - Don't tell anyone.. - Wow. How cool is this? 00:01:43.423 --> 00:01:46.386 PROFESSOR OAK 'Greetings to all of our visitors at the Kanto Fair.' 00:01:46.386 --> 00:01:49.359 My name's Professor Oak and I'm a Pokémon Scientist 00:01:49.359 --> 00:01:50.490 living in Kanto. 00:01:50.490 --> 00:01:52.392 Hey. It's Professor Oak. 00:01:52.392 --> 00:01:53.994 [EXCITED] 00:01:53.994 --> 00:01:56.186 - I wonder what's going on? - Let's find out. 00:01:56.186 --> 00:01:58.438 First off, I'm wondering if any of you 00:01:58.438 --> 00:02:01.241 know the names of the three types of starter Pokémon 00:02:01.241 --> 00:02:04.054 a brand new Trainer may choose from in the Kanto region. 00:02:04.054 --> 00:02:05.225 [indistinct chatter] 00:02:05.225 --> 00:02:07.407 'Right. There's Squirtle, a water type.' 00:02:07.407 --> 00:02:08.408 [FRIENDLY] 00:02:08.408 --> 00:02:11.001 'Charmander, a fire type.' 00:02:11.001 --> 00:02:13.083 'And Bulbasaur, a grass type.' 00:02:13.083 --> 00:02:16.086 'It's my greatest pleasure to have the rewarding job' 00:02:16.086 --> 00:02:20.090 'of presenting one of these three Pokémon to new Trainers.' 00:02:20.090 --> 00:02:23.113 So, which one of those Pokémon did you choose, Ash? 00:02:23.113 --> 00:02:25.275 Oh, Pikachu was Ash's first choice. 00:02:25.275 --> 00:02:27.247 But Professor Oak said you had to choose 00:02:27.247 --> 00:02:28.448 from those three Pokémon. 00:02:28.448 --> 00:02:31.431 The morning I went to get my Pokémon, I overslept. 00:02:31.431 --> 00:02:34.204 And Pikachu was the only Pokémon left. 00:02:34.204 --> 00:02:35.205 [SENTIMENTAL] 00:02:35.205 --> 00:02:36.376 A perfect match dictated 00:02:36.376 --> 00:02:38.278 by the fickle finger of fate. 00:02:38.278 --> 00:02:40.340 Sounds a little over the top. 00:02:40.340 --> 00:02:43.093 I hope you enjoyed the starter Pokémon 00:02:43.093 --> 00:02:44.334 from the Kanto region. 00:02:44.334 --> 00:02:47.998 Now, you get out there and catch some Pokémon. 00:02:50.040 --> 00:02:53.023 And thank you to our esteemed Professor Oak. 00:02:53.023 --> 00:02:56.096 Alright, everyone. The time has finally come. 00:02:56.096 --> 00:02:59.379 The Kanto Pokémon are here. Are you ready to meet them? 00:02:59.379 --> 00:03:01.111 [cheering] 00:03:01.111 --> 00:03:03.363 Awesome. Here come the starter Pokémon. 00:03:03.363 --> 00:03:04.434 [EXCITED] 00:03:04.434 --> 00:03:06.356 I can hardly wait. 00:03:06.356 --> 00:03:09.389 Have you ever seen those three Pokémon in real life before? 00:03:09.389 --> 00:03:12.472 Unfortunately, no. I'm looking forward to it. 00:03:12.472 --> 00:03:16.216 Now, it's time to make all your dreams come true. 00:03:16.216 --> 00:03:18.368 And to start things off, let me introduce you 00:03:18.368 --> 00:03:22.032 to one adorable fire type, Charmander. 00:03:23.033 --> 00:03:25.385 [EXCITED] 00:03:25.385 --> 00:03:27.027 [cheering] 00:03:27.027 --> 00:03:29.409 [FRIENDLY] 00:03:29.409 --> 00:03:31.041 Charmander. 00:03:31.041 --> 00:03:32.082 [EXCITED] 00:03:32.082 --> 00:03:33.163 It's so cute. 00:03:33.163 --> 00:03:34.164 [ENTHRALLED] 00:03:34.164 --> 00:03:36.246 A delicious treat for the eyes. 00:03:38.038 --> 00:03:40.240 POKEDEX Charmander. The Lizard Pokémon. 00:03:40.240 --> 00:03:42.392 Charmander's health can be gauged by the fire 00:03:42.392 --> 00:03:44.454 on the tip of its tail, which burns intensely 00:03:44.454 --> 00:03:46.046 when it's in good health. 00:03:46.046 --> 00:03:47.157 [ENTHUSIASTIC] 00:03:47.157 --> 00:03:49.149 Awesome. Talk about spirited. 00:03:49.149 --> 00:03:50.180 [IMPRESSED]/[EXERTION] 00:03:50.180 --> 00:03:52.182 Say. Pardon me, Charmander. 00:03:52.182 --> 00:03:54.084 Would you mind showing everybody 00:03:54.084 --> 00:03:55.455 one of your fire-type moves? 00:03:55.455 --> 00:03:57.237 We'd love it. 00:03:57.237 --> 00:03:58.468 Alright, everyone. 00:03:58.468 --> 00:04:01.411 Take a good look at one of Charmander's signature moves. 00:04:01.411 --> 00:04:03.013 Ember. 00:04:03.013 --> 00:04:05.275 [EMBER MOVE] 00:04:05.275 --> 00:04:07.067 [cheering] 00:04:07.067 --> 00:04:10.030 [DIZZY]/[DAZED] 00:04:10.030 --> 00:04:11.051 [screams] 00:04:11.051 --> 00:04:14.054 [DIZZY]/[STUNNED] 00:04:16.056 --> 00:04:17.107 Look out! 00:04:17.107 --> 00:04:20.110 [STUNNED] 00:04:21.441 --> 00:04:23.463 - Ah. - You okay, Charmander? 00:04:23.463 --> 00:04:25.285 Charmander. 00:04:25.285 --> 00:04:28.288 CHARMANDER [PAINED] 00:04:29.369 --> 00:04:31.291 NURSE JOY 'Showing off, I'll bet.' 00:04:31.291 --> 00:04:35.295 MC 'That's right. Charmander can get very excited at times.' 00:04:35.295 --> 00:04:38.228 I'd guess it was the first time it had an audience. 00:04:38.228 --> 00:04:41.311 No wonder it was excited. Huh? 00:04:44.054 --> 00:04:47.137 Excuse me. Nurse Joy, how's Charmander? 00:04:47.137 --> 00:04:49.469 Okay, it just got a little out of control 00:04:49.469 --> 00:04:52.142 but it's nothing serious, don't worry. 00:04:52.142 --> 00:04:53.323 [chuckling] 00:04:57.217 --> 00:04:59.479 [crickets chirping] 00:04:59.479 --> 00:05:03.373 ASH 'Seeing that Charmander kind of got me thinking back.' 00:05:03.373 --> 00:05:06.036 Oh, really? About what? 00:05:06.036 --> 00:05:07.407 About the time when I caught mine. 00:05:07.407 --> 00:05:10.090 Huh? You caught one, too? 00:05:10.090 --> 00:05:12.462 But you told us your first Pokémon was Pikachu. 00:05:12.462 --> 00:05:15.996 Hmm, Pikachu and I left Pallet Town together 00:05:15.996 --> 00:05:18.248 and along the way, we met Charmander. 00:05:18.248 --> 00:05:21.091 It's like it was just yesterday. 00:05:22.342 --> 00:05:23.423 [SUFFERING] 00:05:23.423 --> 00:05:25.425 ASH Its Trainer had abandoned it. 00:05:25.425 --> 00:05:27.357 He said Charmander was weak. 00:05:27.357 --> 00:05:28.398 [SUFFERING] 00:05:29.429 --> 00:05:31.131 Charmander, hold on. 00:05:31.131 --> 00:05:34.114 [SCARED]/[ATTACK] 00:05:35.115 --> 00:05:36.166 ASH 'Knock it off.' 00:05:36.166 --> 00:05:37.457 [SURPRISED] 00:05:37.457 --> 00:05:38.468 [ATTACK] 00:05:38.468 --> 00:05:40.340 [groans] 00:05:40.340 --> 00:05:42.172 [grunts] 00:05:42.172 --> 00:05:44.094 Let's get it to the Pokémon Center. 00:05:44.094 --> 00:05:46.296 I'll make sure its tail flame stays lit. 00:05:46.296 --> 00:05:48.198 BROCK Hold on. You can make it, Charmander. 00:05:48.198 --> 00:05:50.050 [WEAK] 00:05:51.201 --> 00:05:53.073 Wait, what do you mean abandoned? 00:05:53.073 --> 00:05:55.055 The Trainer said he was coming back 00:05:55.055 --> 00:05:57.207 so Charmander waited right there. 00:05:57.207 --> 00:06:00.140 I'll bet you that Trainer never had any intention 00:06:00.140 --> 00:06:01.491 of coming back there in the first place. 00:06:01.491 --> 00:06:04.194 - Right. - So, what happened then? 00:06:04.194 --> 00:06:05.435 Well.. 00:06:05.435 --> 00:06:07.237 Will it survive? 00:06:07.237 --> 00:06:10.020 Charmander is very weak. 00:06:10.020 --> 00:06:14.094 ASH We got to the Pokémon Center as soon as we could. 00:06:14.094 --> 00:06:17.197 But Charmander went back to where it had been abandoned. 00:06:17.197 --> 00:06:19.409 Suddenly, its original Trainer came by 00:06:19.409 --> 00:06:22.262 and saw it had learned a powerful move. 00:06:24.164 --> 00:06:26.356 Hey, Charmander. Been lookin' all over for you. 00:06:26.356 --> 00:06:28.388 - It's you. - What do you want, Damien? 00:06:28.388 --> 00:06:30.490 I'm back for Charmander, like I promised. 00:06:30.490 --> 00:06:32.072 [FURIOUS] 00:06:32.072 --> 00:06:33.093 Huh? 00:06:33.093 --> 00:06:34.194 [groans] 00:06:34.194 --> 00:06:35.375 ASH Charmander wouldn't go back 00:06:35.375 --> 00:06:37.117 to such a selfish Trainer. 00:06:37.117 --> 00:06:38.328 Welcome to the group. 00:06:38.328 --> 00:06:40.080 [chuckles] 00:06:40.080 --> 00:06:43.053 [EXCITED]/[EXERTION] 00:06:47.387 --> 00:06:48.388 Hmm. 00:06:48.388 --> 00:06:51.011 ASH So, Charmander chose to travel 00:06:51.011 --> 00:06:52.092 with us instead. 00:06:52.092 --> 00:06:53.383 PIKACHU [NOSTALGIC] 00:06:53.383 --> 00:06:56.366 [DETERMINED]/[EXERTION] 00:06:57.217 --> 00:06:58.999 Burn now. Flamethrower. 00:06:58.999 --> 00:07:01.171 [FLAMETHROWER MOVE] 00:07:01.171 --> 00:07:03.043 [PAINED] 00:07:03.043 --> 00:07:04.374 Golbat, use Screech Attack. 00:07:04.374 --> 00:07:07.107 [SCREECH ATTACK MOVE]/[PAINED] 00:07:07.107 --> 00:07:09.109 Charmander, use Flamethrower. 00:07:09.109 --> 00:07:12.062 [FLAMETHROWER MOVE] 00:07:12.062 --> 00:07:13.083 [PAINED] 00:07:13.083 --> 00:07:16.216 A Soul Badge. Yeah, alright. 00:07:20.170 --> 00:07:23.093 ASH Thanks to Charmander, I found lots of new friends 00:07:23.093 --> 00:07:26.396 earned a bunch of badges and had tons of awesome adventures. 00:07:26.396 --> 00:07:29.469 Your flame's all used up. Get in your Poké Ball and rest. 00:07:29.469 --> 00:07:32.102 [SURPRISED]/[RELUCTANT] 00:07:32.102 --> 00:07:33.373 ASH 'Huh? Squirtle?' 00:07:33.373 --> 00:07:35.385 [AFFECTIONATE] 00:07:35.385 --> 00:07:36.386 ASH 'Bulbasaur.' 00:07:36.386 --> 00:07:38.238 [AFFECTIONATE] 00:07:38.238 --> 00:07:40.060 ASH 'Charmander.' 00:07:40.060 --> 00:07:41.461 Huh? Pidgeotto? 00:07:41.461 --> 00:07:43.043 [AFFECTIONATE]/[HOPEFUL] 00:07:43.043 --> 00:07:44.364 My friends. 00:07:44.364 --> 00:07:48.298 Okay, you win. I guess we'll all be cold together. 00:07:50.120 --> 00:07:51.251 [SURPRISED] 00:07:53.223 --> 00:07:54.304 [gasps] 00:07:54.304 --> 00:07:56.146 MISTY 'Charmander looks funny.' 00:07:56.146 --> 00:07:57.357 [EXCITED] 00:07:57.357 --> 00:07:59.479 Congratulations, Charmeleon. 00:07:59.479 --> 00:08:01.351 [EXERTION] 00:08:01.351 --> 00:08:04.104 Hey, watch where you're breathing. 00:08:04.104 --> 00:08:06.366 ASH But Charmeleon stopped listening to me 00:08:06.366 --> 00:08:08.008 after it evolved. 00:08:08.008 --> 00:08:09.139 [ATTACK] 00:08:09.139 --> 00:08:11.021 What are you doing, Charmeleon? 00:08:11.021 --> 00:08:12.122 [ATTACK] 00:08:12.122 --> 00:08:14.114 [screams] 00:08:14.114 --> 00:08:17.197 That wasn't nice, back when you were a little Charmander 00:08:17.197 --> 00:08:18.468 you'd do what I say. 00:08:18.468 --> 00:08:20.320 Huh? So what happened? 00:08:20.320 --> 00:08:23.153 There are many times when a Pokémon's personality 00:08:23.153 --> 00:08:24.374 changes as it evolves. 00:08:24.374 --> 00:08:28.158 But there was no way I was ever going to give up on Charmeleon 00:08:28.158 --> 00:08:30.390 so I kept battling with it over and over again. 00:08:30.390 --> 00:08:32.042 And one day.. 00:08:32.042 --> 00:08:33.283 [screams] 00:08:33.283 --> 00:08:34.414 [groans] 00:08:34.414 --> 00:08:36.996 Somebody, get me down. 00:08:36.996 --> 00:08:39.039 [PROTECTIVE] 00:08:39.039 --> 00:08:40.290 [HOSTILE] 00:08:40.290 --> 00:08:42.192 [ATTACKING]/[SCARED] 00:08:42.192 --> 00:08:43.193 [gasping] 00:08:44.424 --> 00:08:46.406 [ATTACK] 00:08:46.406 --> 00:08:49.349 ASH Charmeleon evolved into Charizard. 00:08:52.332 --> 00:08:55.215 What do you know. That's why it evolved. 00:08:55.215 --> 00:08:57.057 [ATTACK] 00:08:57.057 --> 00:08:59.008 ASH But Charizard still wouldn't listen to me 00:08:59.008 --> 00:09:00.210 no matter what I said. 00:09:00.210 --> 00:09:01.371 [screaming] 00:09:01.371 --> 00:09:02.462 [ATTACK] 00:09:02.462 --> 00:09:04.444 [screams] 00:09:04.444 --> 00:09:06.176 Or maybe not. 00:09:06.176 --> 00:09:08.048 [EXERTION] 00:09:08.048 --> 00:09:09.199 [STUNNED] 00:09:09.199 --> 00:09:12.202 [EXERTION] 00:09:14.304 --> 00:09:16.376 ASH But Charizard was super strong 00:09:16.376 --> 00:09:19.008 and we kept winning battle after battle. 00:09:19.379 --> 00:09:21.461 Alright. Way to go. 00:09:21.461 --> 00:09:25.095 [TRIUMPHANT] 00:09:25.095 --> 00:09:27.036 ASH But at the Pokémon League.. 00:09:27.036 --> 00:09:30.370 ANNOUNCER 'It looks like-it looks like Charizard is taking a nap.' 00:09:30.370 --> 00:09:34.254 Charizard. Please get up. Get up and battle. 00:09:34.254 --> 00:09:36.446 [BORED]/[CONFUSED] 00:09:36.446 --> 00:09:38.057 ASH It was like Charizard 00:09:38.057 --> 00:09:40.110 just didn't have any ambition. 00:09:40.110 --> 00:09:42.362 Sounds more like Charizard was a big pain. 00:09:42.362 --> 00:09:44.464 Say, Charizard sounds an awful lot 00:09:44.464 --> 00:09:46.356 like your Dragonite and Excadrill. 00:09:46.356 --> 00:09:48.138 Aha! You got me. 00:09:48.138 --> 00:09:50.090 So, what happened to Charizard? 00:09:50.090 --> 00:09:52.392 Did its behavior ever come around after that? 00:09:52.392 --> 00:09:56.045 Yeah, I'll never forget the time when we all took a trip 00:09:56.045 --> 00:09:57.377 over to the Orange Islands. 00:09:57.377 --> 00:10:00.280 [ATTACK] 00:10:01.301 --> 00:10:03.403 [SURPRISED]/[ATTACK] 00:10:03.403 --> 00:10:05.385 [PAINED] 00:10:05.385 --> 00:10:07.157 Charizard! 00:10:10.290 --> 00:10:13.333 ASH That was the first battle Charizard ever lost 00:10:13.333 --> 00:10:16.095 and things were never the same. 00:10:16.095 --> 00:10:19.339 You'll be okay. I'll warm you up, Charizard. 00:10:20.490 --> 00:10:22.071 [WEAK] 00:10:22.071 --> 00:10:25.074 [grunting] 00:10:27.247 --> 00:10:29.299 ASH I couldn't think of anything else to do 00:10:29.299 --> 00:10:32.162 so I just kept talking, talking about how 00:10:32.162 --> 00:10:35.255 we were going to keep getting stronger together. 00:10:38.087 --> 00:10:39.219 And then.. 00:10:42.472 --> 00:10:44.464 Use your Seismic Toss attack. 00:10:44.464 --> 00:10:48.127 [SEISMIC TOSS ATTACK MOVE]/ [PAINED] 00:10:49.479 --> 00:10:52.452 [TRIUMPHANT] 00:10:52.452 --> 00:10:54.053 [laughs] 00:10:54.053 --> 00:10:57.207 We did it, Charizard. We won. 00:10:57.207 --> 00:11:00.360 So, your battling spirit finally got through to Charizard. 00:11:00.360 --> 00:11:02.111 - Right. - Hey. 00:11:02.111 --> 00:11:03.463 What's Charizard up to now? 00:11:03.463 --> 00:11:05.465 I must confess, I'm a bit surprised 00:11:05.465 --> 00:11:07.197 you wouldn't still be traveling 00:11:07.197 --> 00:11:11.040 with such a reliable companion as Charizard appears to be. 00:11:11.040 --> 00:11:12.352 Well, thing is.. 00:11:12.352 --> 00:11:14.053 [PLEASED] 00:11:14.053 --> 00:11:15.395 Right now, Charizard's off training 00:11:15.395 --> 00:11:17.447 in a place called the Charicific Valley 00:11:17.447 --> 00:11:18.478 in the Johto region. 00:11:18.478 --> 00:11:20.480 Charicific Valley? 00:11:20.480 --> 00:11:23.203 ASH/CILAN/IRIS Who's that Pokémon? 00:11:27.467 --> 00:11:29.459 ASH/CILAN/IRIS It's Charmander. 00:11:29.459 --> 00:11:31.241 CHARMANDER [FRIENDLY] 00:11:35.064 --> 00:11:36.996 IRIS 'Charicific Valley?' 00:11:36.996 --> 00:11:39.449 Mm-hmm, it's an amazing place where lots of Charizard 00:11:39.449 --> 00:11:42.121 train against each other to get stronger. 00:11:46.206 --> 00:11:49.038 [CHALLENGING] 00:11:49.038 --> 00:11:51.040 ASH My Charizard was proud of the fact 00:11:51.040 --> 00:11:53.112 that it won any battle it took on. 00:11:53.112 --> 00:11:55.014 [CHALLENGING] 00:11:55.014 --> 00:11:56.185 ASH But then.. 00:11:56.185 --> 00:11:57.417 [PAINED] 00:11:57.417 --> 00:11:59.419 ASH It learned it's a great big world 00:11:59.419 --> 00:12:01.241 out there, the hard way. 00:12:01.241 --> 00:12:04.244 [DISCONCERTED]/[CONFIDENT] 00:12:10.430 --> 00:12:12.211 Poor Charizard. 00:12:14.264 --> 00:12:15.435 [DEPRESSED] 00:12:17.186 --> 00:12:20.410 Yeah, who wants a weak Charizard anyway? 00:12:20.410 --> 00:12:22.422 So, stay here. 00:12:22.422 --> 00:12:23.493 [CONFUSED] 00:12:23.493 --> 00:12:25.265 This is goodbye. 00:12:25.265 --> 00:12:28.047 You've got a lot to learn, so get started. 00:12:28.047 --> 00:12:29.269 They're waiting. 00:12:29.269 --> 00:12:31.271 [CONFIDENT] 00:12:33.002 --> 00:12:35.425 See you around, maybe sometime. 00:12:35.425 --> 00:12:36.456 - Ash. - Ash. 00:12:36.456 --> 00:12:38.077 [CONCERNED] 00:12:38.077 --> 00:12:39.329 [thinking] I don't want to leave you 00:12:39.329 --> 00:12:40.440 but you have to stay. 00:12:40.440 --> 00:12:43.062 Train hard. We'll meet again. 00:12:43.062 --> 00:12:45.134 Goodbye. Don't forget me. 00:12:45.134 --> 00:12:47.216 [UPSET] 00:12:47.216 --> 00:12:50.320 But since then, Charizard's taken breaks from training 00:12:50.320 --> 00:12:54.103 and showed up to get me out trouble a whole bunch of times. 00:12:54.103 --> 00:12:55.224 [ATTACK]/[EXERTION] 00:12:55.224 --> 00:12:57.196 Charizard, Seismic Toss. 00:12:57.196 --> 00:12:59.158 [SEISMIC TOSS MOVE]/[PAINED] 00:12:59.158 --> 00:13:00.259 [EXERTION]/[PAINED] 00:13:00.259 --> 00:13:02.081 ASH In all sorts of Gym battles 00:13:02.081 --> 00:13:04.203 the Johto League, the Battle Frontier 00:13:04.203 --> 00:13:06.035 lots of important challenges. 00:13:06.035 --> 00:13:09.158 Charizard's always been there for me. 00:13:09.158 --> 00:13:12.071 I'm sure Charizard's still training hard right now 00:13:12.071 --> 00:13:14.273 with all of its friends, don't you think, buddy? 00:13:14.273 --> 00:13:15.415 [AGREEMENT] 00:13:15.415 --> 00:13:18.217 I'm so sorry for any trouble I caused. 00:13:18.217 --> 00:13:20.420 [TOUCHED] 00:13:20.420 --> 00:13:23.082 Wow. Looks like you're feeling a lot better. 00:13:23.082 --> 00:13:24.103 [HAPPY] 00:13:24.103 --> 00:13:25.325 Nurse Joy says it's okay for me 00:13:25.325 --> 00:13:27.176 to take Charmander back home. 00:13:27.176 --> 00:13:30.340 That's great news. But from now on, be careful. 00:13:30.340 --> 00:13:32.312 [WARM] 00:13:32.312 --> 00:13:35.284 IRIS 'Ash, I know we've only known you since you came to Unova..' 00:13:35.284 --> 00:13:38.047 CILAN But it's sweet to hear about all the friends you've made 00:13:38.047 --> 00:13:39.389 and adventures you've had. 00:13:39.389 --> 00:13:41.270 Thanks. 00:13:41.270 --> 00:13:44.394 I'll tell you, I'd really like to see Charizard again. 00:13:44.394 --> 00:13:47.497 - I'd love to meet him. - I'd really like to as well. 00:13:47.497 --> 00:13:50.249 Your classic and ultra-reliable friend 00:13:50.249 --> 00:13:52.382 helped make you the Trainer you are today. 00:13:52.382 --> 00:13:55.004 It's a true collaboration, such as the one 00:13:55.004 --> 00:13:56.406 you have with Pikachu, but different. 00:13:56.406 --> 00:14:01.170 Hmm, and you'll all to get to meet Charizard, too. 00:14:01.170 --> 00:14:03.172 PROFESSOR OAK 'Sorry to keep you waiting, Ash.' 00:14:03.172 --> 00:14:06.315 'Charizard just arrived from Charicific Valley.' 00:14:06.315 --> 00:14:09.078 And I have Charizard's Poké Ball right here. 00:14:09.078 --> 00:14:11.330 Great. Thanks for all your help, Professor. 00:14:11.330 --> 00:14:12.402 [GRATEFUL] 00:14:12.402 --> 00:14:15.034 Which Pokémon are you going to exchange? 00:14:15.034 --> 00:14:16.325 I'm going to send Unfezant. 00:14:16.325 --> 00:14:18.307 Good. Smart choice. 00:14:18.307 --> 00:14:21.260 Swellow and Staraptor will be thrilled with a new friend. 00:14:21.260 --> 00:14:24.434 Another Flying-type Pokémon will allow them to have 00:14:24.434 --> 00:14:26.315 battle races at super-speed. 00:14:26.315 --> 00:14:29.118 Awesome. Sounds like a lot of fun. 00:14:29.118 --> 00:14:30.119 [PLEASED] 00:14:30.119 --> 00:14:32.271 Let's begin the exchange. 00:14:32.271 --> 00:14:35.154 Unfezant, you're going to make new friends. 00:14:47.366 --> 00:14:49.158 I got it, safe and sound. 00:14:49.158 --> 00:14:52.061 Great. And Unfezant is right here. 00:14:52.061 --> 00:14:54.223 PIKACHU [EXCITED] 00:14:54.223 --> 00:14:55.995 ASH 'Yeah.' 00:14:55.995 --> 00:14:57.176 Okay, all set. 00:14:57.176 --> 00:14:59.018 PIKACHU [EXCITED] 00:15:00.049 --> 00:15:01.270 Okay, but will you hurry it up? 00:15:01.270 --> 00:15:04.183 - I'm psyched. - I'm tingling all over. 00:15:04.183 --> 00:15:06.085 [sighs] 00:15:06.085 --> 00:15:08.377 Okay, Charizard, I choose you. 00:15:12.412 --> 00:15:15.415 [ENTHUSIASTIC] 00:15:17.146 --> 00:15:20.189 Mm, Charizard, it's so good to see you. 00:15:20.189 --> 00:15:22.271 [EXCITED]/[AFFECTIONATE] 00:15:22.271 --> 00:15:24.243 [PLEASED]/[AFFECTIONATE] 00:15:24.243 --> 00:15:26.025 So that's Charizard. 00:15:26.025 --> 00:15:27.477 I've never seen one in person. 00:15:27.477 --> 00:15:30.480 I can just sense its incredibly rich history. 00:15:30.480 --> 00:15:34.183 Okay, N, Iris and Cilan, I want you to meet Charizard. 00:15:34.183 --> 00:15:36.035 [FLAMETHROWER MOVE]/[CONCERNED] 00:15:36.035 --> 00:15:37.416 - Ah. - Uh-oh. 00:15:37.416 --> 00:15:40.339 There's a whole lot of love in that Flamethrower. 00:15:40.339 --> 00:15:43.112 Like a family recipe lovingly handed down 00:15:43.112 --> 00:15:45.114 from generation to generation. 00:15:45.114 --> 00:15:47.066 [AMUSED] 00:15:47.066 --> 00:15:49.999 Wow, that Flamethrower of yours is stronger than ever. 00:15:49.999 --> 00:15:51.000 [PLEASED] 00:15:51.000 --> 00:15:52.101 [laughs] 00:15:52.101 --> 00:15:53.102 [AFFECTIONATE] 00:15:54.203 --> 00:15:56.275 They're about as close as you can get. 00:15:56.275 --> 00:15:59.228 The amount of time they've spent together is easy to feel. 00:15:59.228 --> 00:16:01.040 Tell us more, please. 00:16:01.040 --> 00:16:03.382 N 'I mean the time when Ash first met Charmander' 00:16:03.382 --> 00:16:06.035 'along with the growth they experienced together' 00:16:06.035 --> 00:16:08.387 'when it evolved, the trust that built up between them' 00:16:08.387 --> 00:16:11.020 'and finally the time since they've been apart.' 00:16:11.020 --> 00:16:13.272 No doubt, those two are the truest of friends. 00:16:13.272 --> 00:16:15.324 Come on out, everybody. 00:16:18.327 --> 00:16:19.458 [APPEARING] 00:16:19.458 --> 00:16:21.460 You come out too. 00:16:24.153 --> 00:16:25.364 [APPEARING] 00:16:25.364 --> 00:16:28.067 I want all of you to meet my very good buddy 00:16:28.067 --> 00:16:30.019 from the Kanto region, Charizard. 00:16:30.019 --> 00:16:31.070 [FRIENDLY] 00:16:31.070 --> 00:16:34.193 [AGGRESSIVE]/[HOSTILE] 00:16:35.224 --> 00:16:36.225 - Huh? - Huh? 00:16:36.225 --> 00:16:37.997 They say opposites attract 00:16:37.997 --> 00:16:40.019 but I like say likes attract, too. 00:16:40.019 --> 00:16:41.430 I think you're exactly right. 00:16:41.430 --> 00:16:43.322 Those two are drawn to each other. 00:16:43.322 --> 00:16:45.324 Hey. No fighting. 00:16:45.324 --> 00:16:47.326 Dragonite, will you just chill out? 00:16:47.326 --> 00:16:50.259 [HOSTILE] 00:16:50.259 --> 00:16:52.291 You know, maybe we should have a battle. 00:16:52.291 --> 00:16:53.332 [gasps] 00:16:53.332 --> 00:16:55.184 Since we can't stop them from fighting 00:16:55.184 --> 00:16:57.246 it's better to have them test each other's strength 00:16:57.246 --> 00:16:58.337 in a battle. 00:16:58.337 --> 00:17:00.399 Yeah, I guess that makes sense. 00:17:00.399 --> 00:17:02.371 Alright then, we accept. 00:17:02.371 --> 00:17:05.324 Okay, Dragonite, what do you say we show those two 00:17:05.324 --> 00:17:07.206 how we do it in the Unova region? 00:17:07.206 --> 00:17:08.207 [DETERMINED] 00:17:08.207 --> 00:17:09.378 Yeah? What do you say? 00:17:09.378 --> 00:17:10.449 [CONFIDENT] 00:17:10.449 --> 00:17:14.033 I like my battles spicy and with a lot of heat. 00:17:15.204 --> 00:17:18.117 Alright, Dragonite, use Flamethrower, full strength. 00:17:18.117 --> 00:17:19.208 [FLAMETHROWER MOVE] 00:17:19.208 --> 00:17:20.409 Use Flamethrower too. 00:17:20.409 --> 00:17:22.141 [FLAMETHROWER MOVE] 00:17:22.141 --> 00:17:23.422 [explosion] 00:17:27.126 --> 00:17:29.028 Now, up in the air. 00:17:29.028 --> 00:17:31.030 [INTENT] 00:17:31.030 --> 00:17:32.281 You too, Dragonite. 00:17:32.281 --> 00:17:35.324 [INTENT]/[EXERTION] 00:17:37.156 --> 00:17:38.387 Thunder Punch, let's go. 00:17:38.387 --> 00:17:39.438 [THUNDERPUNCH MOVE] 00:17:39.438 --> 00:17:41.030 Wing Attack. 00:17:41.030 --> 00:17:43.462 [WING ATTACK MOVE] 00:17:43.462 --> 00:17:46.465 [THUNDERPUNCH MOVE]/ [WING ATTACK MOVE] 00:17:48.067 --> 00:17:49.318 IRIS Is it over? 00:17:50.349 --> 00:17:53.022 Nope. Alright then, use Slash. 00:17:53.022 --> 00:17:55.444 [SLASH MOVE] 00:17:55.444 --> 00:17:57.246 Use Dragon Rush. 00:17:57.246 --> 00:18:00.329 [DRAGON RUSH MOVE] 00:18:07.136 --> 00:18:10.319 You have to admit my Dragonite is extra special, don't you? 00:18:10.319 --> 00:18:12.291 - Yeah, we'll see. - Huh? 00:18:12.291 --> 00:18:14.493 [SURPRISED]/[DETERMINED] 00:18:17.296 --> 00:18:19.428 [DETERMINED] 00:18:19.428 --> 00:18:21.170 [groans] 00:18:21.170 --> 00:18:22.201 But, but, how? 00:18:22.201 --> 00:18:24.033 Show her the results of your training 00:18:24.033 --> 00:18:25.454 a Dragon-type move against a Dragon type. 00:18:25.454 --> 00:18:27.406 Now, Charizard, Dragon Tail. 00:18:29.428 --> 00:18:30.990 Dodge it. 00:18:30.990 --> 00:18:33.242 [EXERTION]/[DETERMINED] 00:18:33.242 --> 00:18:34.443 [WARY]/[INTENT] 00:18:34.443 --> 00:18:37.186 [DRAGON TAIL MOVE] 00:18:37.186 --> 00:18:40.319 [PAINED] 00:18:42.401 --> 00:18:45.054 [SATISFIED] 00:18:45.054 --> 00:18:48.257 That was some Dragon-Type move. Super effective. 00:18:49.298 --> 00:18:52.131 [IMPRESSED] 00:18:52.451 --> 00:18:54.303 [SURPRISED] 00:18:54.303 --> 00:18:56.185 This battle is over. 00:18:56.185 --> 00:18:57.436 - Huh? - Huh? 00:18:57.436 --> 00:19:00.039 Charizard, Dragonite, 00:19:00.039 --> 00:19:02.411 I sense that you now know each other's power. 00:19:02.411 --> 00:19:05.164 With that comes real mutual respect. 00:19:06.195 --> 00:19:08.317 And I sense that deep within my heart. 00:19:08.317 --> 00:19:10.279 Is N right, Charizard? 00:19:10.279 --> 00:19:11.470 [AFFIRMATIVE] 00:19:11.470 --> 00:19:13.052 Do you agree? 00:19:13.052 --> 00:19:14.053 [AFFIRMATIVE] 00:19:14.053 --> 00:19:15.434 Wow. Terrific. 00:19:15.434 --> 00:19:19.138 Friends. A battle that has forged a new friendship. 00:19:19.138 --> 00:19:21.180 Camaraderie fills the air. 00:19:21.180 --> 00:19:23.262 That was truly a battle to remember. 00:19:23.262 --> 00:19:27.036 Right. And thanks for being a part of it, Dragonite. 00:19:27.036 --> 00:19:29.288 [PLAYFUL] 00:19:29.288 --> 00:19:32.301 Ah, you two had me pretty worried there for a while 00:19:32.301 --> 00:19:34.103 but I'm so relieved. 00:19:34.103 --> 00:19:35.294 [EMPHATIC] 00:19:35.294 --> 00:19:37.026 It is a bit strange. 00:19:37.026 --> 00:19:39.258 I was sure that Dragon Rush would've done more. 00:19:39.258 --> 00:19:42.431 After all, Charizard is a Dragon-type Pokémon. 00:19:42.431 --> 00:19:43.452 - Huh? - Huh? 00:19:43.452 --> 00:19:45.054 [SHOCKED] 00:19:45.054 --> 00:19:46.335 [chuckles] 00:19:46.335 --> 00:19:48.387 Did I say something funny? 00:19:48.387 --> 00:19:51.090 The thing is Charizard isn't a Dragon type. 00:19:51.090 --> 00:19:53.372 But I saw Charizard use Dragon Tail and fly around 00:19:53.372 --> 00:19:57.096 and everything, it sure looks like a dragon type to me. 00:19:57.096 --> 00:19:58.427 - Look. - Hmm? 00:19:58.427 --> 00:20:01.170 POKEDEX Charizard. The Flame Pokémon. 00:20:01.170 --> 00:20:03.332 Charizard is a Flying and Fire type. 00:20:03.332 --> 00:20:05.174 When competing in intense battles 00:20:05.174 --> 00:20:08.107 Charizard's flame becomes more intense as well. 00:20:08.107 --> 00:20:10.389 No, and here I was hoping I could catch 00:20:10.389 --> 00:20:12.431 a Charizard and raise it too. 00:20:12.431 --> 00:20:14.113 [AMUSED] 00:20:14.113 --> 00:20:17.146 You've really showed me how strong you've become. 00:20:17.146 --> 00:20:19.338 Would you like to come back on my journey with me? 00:20:19.338 --> 00:20:21.040 [UNSURE] 00:20:21.040 --> 00:20:23.422 Charizard becoming part of your team would be great. 00:20:23.422 --> 00:20:26.125 A delicious dollop of firepower. 00:20:26.125 --> 00:20:27.326 I'd love it. 00:20:27.326 --> 00:20:28.347 [EXCITED] 00:20:28.347 --> 00:20:29.458 I would too. 00:20:29.458 --> 00:20:31.150 [THRILLED] 00:20:31.150 --> 00:20:33.132 Okay, Charizard, let's rock. 00:20:33.132 --> 00:20:35.084 [ECSTATIC] 00:20:35.084 --> 00:20:38.167 NARRATOR It's a happy reunion indeed, as Ash's Charizard 00:20:38.167 --> 00:20:41.390 has come to the Unova region and rejoined our heroes. 00:20:41.390 --> 00:20:45.064 We'll soon discover how Charizard's amazing firepower 00:20:45.064 --> 00:20:48.477 fits into the mix, as the journey continues. 00:20:52.331 --> 00:20:53.182 [theme music]