WEBVTT 00:00:01.031 --> 00:00:04.034 [instrumental music] 00:00:05.405 --> 00:00:07.407 Wow, nature's everywhere! 00:00:07.407 --> 00:00:09.179 [AGREEMENT] 00:00:09.179 --> 00:00:11.361 Hm, the fresh, clean air 00:00:11.361 --> 00:00:14.344 'endless blue skies and lilting gentle breeze.' 00:00:14.344 --> 00:00:16.386 These delectable delights to the senses 00:00:16.386 --> 00:00:18.398 urge me to break into poetic verse. 00:00:21.241 --> 00:00:22.252 [EXERTION] 00:00:22.252 --> 00:00:24.324 Wow, it's a Drilbur! 00:00:24.324 --> 00:00:27.057 [EXERTION] 00:00:27.057 --> 00:00:29.179 What's wrong? Huh? 00:00:29.179 --> 00:00:30.250 [EXERTION] 00:00:30.250 --> 00:00:31.401 Who's that? 00:00:33.263 --> 00:00:35.365 Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon 00:00:35.365 --> 00:00:37.357 and the evolved form of Rufflet 00:00:37.357 --> 00:00:39.169 called Soldiers Of The Sky. 00:00:39.169 --> 00:00:42.192 Braviary fights tirelessly to protect its friends. 00:00:42.192 --> 00:00:46.126 If it has many scars, it earns more respect from its comrades. 00:00:46.126 --> 00:00:48.028 Soldiers Of The Sky? 00:00:48.028 --> 00:00:49.119 [AMAZED] 00:00:49.119 --> 00:00:51.021 IRIS 'I wonder what it's doing here.' 00:00:51.021 --> 00:00:55.025 Hm. It appears to be watching us for some reason. 00:00:55.025 --> 00:00:57.327 That's silly. You're imagining things. 00:00:57.327 --> 00:01:00.040 She's right. Come on, let's get going. 00:01:00.040 --> 00:01:02.092 - 'Ha-ha-ha!' - Huh? 00:01:02.092 --> 00:01:03.343 Look! Over there! 00:01:07.067 --> 00:01:08.298 [gasping] 00:01:08.298 --> 00:01:09.299 - Hm. - Hm. 00:01:09.299 --> 00:01:11.251 Hey, who are those guys? 00:01:11.251 --> 00:01:12.252 [WORRIED] 00:01:12.252 --> 00:01:15.095 [EXERTION] 00:01:15.095 --> 00:01:18.378 - Ready, big bro? - I'm ready, little bro! 00:01:18.378 --> 00:01:21.401 SOREN/ROCKO We challenge you to a Pokémon battle! 00:01:21.401 --> 00:01:23.303 ♪ It's the next chapter ♪ 00:01:23.303 --> 00:01:26.016 ♪ The ultimate goal ♪ 00:01:26.016 --> 00:01:28.408 ♪ Ready for battle brave and bold ♪ 00:01:28.408 --> 00:01:31.221 ♪ I know we're gonna make it ♪ ♪ I know we're gonna make it ♪ 00:01:31.221 --> 00:01:35.345 ♪ We will find a way ♪ ♪ We will find a way ♪ 00:01:35.345 --> 00:01:38.318 ♪ Oh-oh we've come so far ♪ 00:01:38.318 --> 00:01:42.402 ♪ We fought so hard to get where we are ♪ 00:01:42.402 --> 00:01:46.126 ♪ Oh-oh we belong together ♪ 00:01:46.126 --> 00:01:49.389 ♪ It's always you and me ♪ ♪ It's always you and me ♪ 00:01:49.389 --> 00:01:51.231 ♪ Pokémon ♪ ♪ Pokémon ♪♪ 00:01:56.286 --> 00:01:59.149 ASH "A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team." 00:02:02.092 --> 00:02:04.144 NARRATOR As our heroes continue their journey 00:02:04.144 --> 00:02:05.475 to Vertress City and the Unova League 00:02:05.475 --> 00:02:07.077 two Pokémon Trainers 00:02:07.077 --> 00:02:09.029 along with their Braviary and Drilbur 00:02:09.029 --> 00:02:11.451 have just challenged them to a battle! 00:02:11.451 --> 00:02:13.453 You wanna battle? You've got it! 00:02:13.453 --> 00:02:15.165 [AGREEMENT] 00:02:15.165 --> 00:02:17.317 Something feels a bit rushed about this. 00:02:17.317 --> 00:02:19.189 In light of this sudden challenge 00:02:19.189 --> 00:02:20.420 at least tell us your names. 00:02:20.420 --> 00:02:22.142 Our names? What? 00:02:22.142 --> 00:02:24.194 Have you been living underground your whole life? 00:02:24.194 --> 00:02:26.126 That's funny, they don't look like Drilbur. 00:02:26.126 --> 00:02:27.377 [laughing] 00:02:27.377 --> 00:02:30.180 - Huh? - Huh? 00:02:30.180 --> 00:02:32.472 Huh? Don't you guys have a sense of humor? 00:02:32.472 --> 00:02:34.184 Of course, you're speechless 00:02:34.184 --> 00:02:36.456 because you're blown away by our excellent joke! 00:02:36.456 --> 00:02:39.189 Excellent is not the word I'd use. 00:02:39.189 --> 00:02:40.340 [AGREEMENT] 00:02:40.340 --> 00:02:42.092 Then we'll go first! 00:02:42.092 --> 00:02:44.995 My name's Cilan, a Pokémon connoisseur. 00:02:44.995 --> 00:02:47.337 And I'm Ash. This is Pikachu. 00:02:47.337 --> 00:02:48.388 [HAPPY] 00:02:48.388 --> 00:02:51.191 I'm Iris and this is Axew. 00:02:51.191 --> 00:02:52.402 My name's Soren! 00:02:52.402 --> 00:02:56.176 With Braviary, Soldier Of The Sky, we rule the air! 00:02:56.176 --> 00:02:57.427 And I'm Rocko. 00:02:57.427 --> 00:03:01.181 With Drilbur, Warrior Of The Land, we rule the land! 00:03:01.181 --> 00:03:03.283 Greatest older bro, that's me! 00:03:03.283 --> 00:03:05.485 Greatest younger bro, that's me! 00:03:05.485 --> 00:03:08.168 SOREN/ROCKO Which means, we're the greatest bros! 00:03:09.159 --> 00:03:11.111 Greatest is pretty cool! 00:03:11.111 --> 00:03:14.174 Then does that mean you both won the Unova League before? 00:03:14.174 --> 00:03:16.426 Of course, it does! Okay, I lied. 00:03:16.426 --> 00:03:18.418 We wouldn't wanna enter, anyway. 00:03:18.418 --> 00:03:19.419 But why not? 00:03:19.419 --> 00:03:20.480 SOREN/ROCKO Because 00:03:20.480 --> 00:03:23.023 they don't have a Tag Battle division! 00:03:23.023 --> 00:03:24.284 A Tag Battle division? 00:03:24.284 --> 00:03:25.375 So then that must mean 00:03:25.375 --> 00:03:27.427 you two are the world's greatest Tag Battle team. 00:03:27.427 --> 00:03:30.360 - You got it! - Number one! The best! 00:03:30.360 --> 00:03:32.162 And the most powerful! 00:03:32.162 --> 00:03:35.045 SOREN Just recently we crushed our archrivals 00:03:35.045 --> 00:03:36.416 brothers Ingo & Emmet. 00:03:36.416 --> 00:03:39.389 CILAN You mean, you defeated the Subway Bosses? 00:03:39.389 --> 00:03:41.351 -Bingo! - 'Amazing!' 00:03:41.351 --> 00:03:43.453 CILAN 'But Ingo & Emmet are an incredible team' 00:03:43.453 --> 00:03:45.325 'totally in sync with each other.' 00:03:45.325 --> 00:03:48.058 It was all part of our big dream battle. 00:03:48.058 --> 00:03:49.459 Big dream battle? 00:03:49.459 --> 00:03:52.182 So when it comes to battling, you dream big? 00:03:52.182 --> 00:03:54.184 It means, I beat 'em in my dreams. 00:03:54.184 --> 00:03:55.285 - Huh? - In your dreams? 00:03:55.285 --> 00:03:57.157 You're nothing more than a little kid! 00:03:57.157 --> 00:03:59.369 A little kid, but with big dreams! 00:03:59.369 --> 00:04:03.173 You know what, Soren? We never have battled the Subway Bosses. 00:04:03.173 --> 00:04:05.465 Thanks! Now that should be our dream for real! 00:04:05.465 --> 00:04:07.077 [laughing] 00:04:07.077 --> 00:04:10.180 What a couple of pains. Let's get out of here. 00:04:10.180 --> 00:04:12.182 - Agreed. - Come on. No way! 00:04:12.182 --> 00:04:14.184 I never run away from a challenge. 00:04:14.184 --> 00:04:15.185 [AGREEMENT] 00:04:15.185 --> 00:04:16.186 [laughing] 00:04:16.186 --> 00:04:17.187 [EXERTION] 00:04:17.187 --> 00:04:20.040 - Alright! - Alright! 00:04:20.040 --> 00:04:21.181 Since this is a Tag Battle.. 00:04:21.181 --> 00:04:23.183 Who are you gonna team up with, Ash? 00:04:23.183 --> 00:04:24.444 Right. Your choice. 00:04:24.444 --> 00:04:27.117 Well, since Cilan has two brothers 00:04:27.117 --> 00:04:28.468 why don't you just team up with him? 00:04:28.468 --> 00:04:31.121 - You really have two brothers? - Right. 00:04:31.121 --> 00:04:33.003 Their names are Chili and Cress 00:04:33.003 --> 00:04:36.046 and all three of us are the Gym Leaders at the Striaton Gym! 00:04:36.046 --> 00:04:37.147 You're a Gym Leader? 00:04:37.147 --> 00:04:39.409 Then Ash's partner has to be Cilan! 00:04:39.409 --> 00:04:41.281 Awesome! It's all settled! 00:04:41.281 --> 00:04:43.083 If we defeat a Gym Leader 00:04:43.083 --> 00:04:45.355 then we'll become the world's greatest Tag Battle brothers! 00:04:45.355 --> 00:04:48.008 Alright. I accept your challenge. 00:04:48.008 --> 00:04:50.140 [grunting] 00:04:50.140 --> 00:04:52.342 One Pokémon per Trainer! 00:04:52.342 --> 00:04:54.174 Alright! Begin! 00:04:54.174 --> 00:04:56.176 Unfezant, I choose you! 00:04:56.176 --> 00:04:58.098 [APPEARING]/[EXERTION] 00:04:58.098 --> 00:05:01.001 Pansage. Assistance, please! 00:05:01.001 --> 00:05:03.133 [APPEARING] 00:05:03.133 --> 00:05:04.404 [EXERTION] 00:05:04.404 --> 00:05:07.127 - Okay, listen up! - Huh? 00:05:07.127 --> 00:05:10.030 The air that connects the world is calling for us! 00:05:10.030 --> 00:05:12.482 The land that connects the world is calling for us, too! 00:05:12.482 --> 00:05:16.466 - The older bro! - The younger bro! 00:05:16.466 --> 00:05:18.338 SOREN/ROCKO We're Soren and Rocko! 00:05:20.090 --> 00:05:21.341 - Huh? - Do you have to say that? 00:05:21.341 --> 00:05:23.373 SOREN 'Of course! We can say it again if you want.' 00:05:23.373 --> 00:05:26.296 - Uh, thanks, but no thanks. - Ha-ha-ha. 00:05:26.296 --> 00:05:27.998 ROCKO 'Then we attack first!' 00:05:27.998 --> 00:05:29.449 Urgh! Wait! How come? 00:05:29.449 --> 00:05:32.052 When the air and land become one! 00:05:32.052 --> 00:05:34.334 The world will begin a new age! 00:05:34.334 --> 00:05:36.156 SOREN/ROCKO Drill Wing, let's go! 00:05:36.156 --> 00:05:37.187 [APPEARING] 00:05:37.187 --> 00:05:38.438 CILAN/ASH Hey, what's Drill Wing? 00:05:38.438 --> 00:05:40.390 I've never heard of that move before. 00:05:40.390 --> 00:05:42.022 [SURPRISED] 00:05:42.022 --> 00:05:44.324 [WING MOVE] 00:05:44.324 --> 00:05:46.316 - So what's that? - That's Wing Attack! 00:05:46.316 --> 00:05:50.180 [DRILL RUN MOVE] 00:05:50.180 --> 00:05:53.183 [EXERTION] 00:05:56.476 --> 00:05:59.059 And Drilbur's using Drill Run. 00:05:59.059 --> 00:06:01.992 So then Drill Wing must be a battle-combo move 00:06:01.992 --> 00:06:03.183 of Wing Attack and Drill Run! 00:06:03.183 --> 00:06:04.384 Battle-combo move? 00:06:04.384 --> 00:06:07.387 [SCARED]/[PAINED] 00:06:09.439 --> 00:06:12.152 - Pansage! - Unfezant! 00:06:12.152 --> 00:06:14.444 [EXERTION] 00:06:14.444 --> 00:06:17.397 Okay, if they're using a battle-combo move 00:06:17.397 --> 00:06:19.449 let's use one, too! 00:06:19.449 --> 00:06:21.301 We'll create a full-flavored recipe 00:06:21.301 --> 00:06:24.064 using moves from the air and land, as well! 00:06:24.064 --> 00:06:26.386 Wow, this is finally starting to get interesting. 00:06:26.386 --> 00:06:27.387 [AGREEMENT] 00:06:27.387 --> 00:06:29.389 Unfezant, grab Pansage! 00:06:29.389 --> 00:06:32.192 [EXERTION] 00:06:32.192 --> 00:06:34.374 Pansage, Bullet Seed! 00:06:34.374 --> 00:06:36.376 [BULLET SEED MOVE] 00:06:38.128 --> 00:06:39.299 [EXERTION] 00:06:39.299 --> 00:06:41.331 Now chase after them! 00:06:41.331 --> 00:06:44.334 [EXERTION] 00:06:47.157 --> 00:06:48.408 Use Bullet Seed one more time! 00:06:48.408 --> 00:06:51.141 [BULLET SEED MOVE] 00:06:51.141 --> 00:06:52.162 [PAINED] 00:06:52.162 --> 00:06:54.184 Hey, stop copying us! 00:06:54.184 --> 00:06:56.997 Chill out, little bro. On to the next move. 00:06:56.997 --> 00:06:58.068 Right with you, bro. 00:06:58.068 --> 00:07:00.200 When the air and land become one! 00:07:00.200 --> 00:07:02.452 The world will begin a new age! 00:07:02.452 --> 00:07:04.304 SOREN/ROCKO Brave Dig, let's go! 00:07:04.304 --> 00:07:05.355 [APPEARING] 00:07:05.355 --> 00:07:07.027 Did they say, "Brave Dig?" 00:07:07.027 --> 00:07:09.079 What battle-combo move is that? 00:07:09.079 --> 00:07:11.301 [EXERTION] 00:07:11.301 --> 00:07:13.463 DRILBUR [DIG MOVE] 00:07:15.005 --> 00:07:18.008 - Was that.. - Drilbur used Dig! 00:07:18.008 --> 00:07:21.161 - Uh! - Braviary flew into the hole! 00:07:21.161 --> 00:07:23.323 'Where are they gonna come out?' 00:07:23.323 --> 00:07:24.444 [CURIOUS] 00:07:24.444 --> 00:07:26.216 [EXERTION] 00:07:26.216 --> 00:07:29.029 Look out! Dodge it, quick! 00:07:29.029 --> 00:07:32.172 Of course! Brave Dig's referring to Drilbur's Dig! 00:07:32.172 --> 00:07:35.055 - What about Brave? - Here's the Brave part. 00:07:35.055 --> 00:07:36.456 [BRAVE BIRD MOVE] 00:07:36.456 --> 00:07:38.308 It's using Brave Bird! 00:07:38.308 --> 00:07:39.309 [PAINED] 00:07:39.309 --> 00:07:41.041 - Ah! - Ah! 00:07:41.041 --> 00:07:43.263 [PAINED] 00:07:43.263 --> 00:07:45.295 Let's do this back-to-back! 00:07:45.295 --> 00:07:46.336 Right behind you, bro! 00:07:46.336 --> 00:07:48.999 When the air and land become one! 00:07:48.999 --> 00:07:51.221 The world will begin a new age! 00:07:51.221 --> 00:07:53.053 SOREN/ROCKO Aerial Claw, go! 00:07:53.053 --> 00:07:54.344 [APPEARING] 00:07:54.344 --> 00:07:55.475 [METAL CLAW MOVE] 00:07:55.475 --> 00:07:57.407 [AERIAL ACE MOVE] 00:07:57.407 --> 00:07:59.429 It's Metal Claw and Aerial Ace! 00:07:59.429 --> 00:08:02.052 That's why they call it Aerial Claw! 00:08:02.052 --> 00:08:05.055 [EXERTION] 00:08:05.055 --> 00:08:08.058 [PAINED] 00:08:09.059 --> 00:08:10.060 - Uh.. - Uh.. 00:08:11.061 --> 00:08:12.322 - Unfezant. - Pansage. 00:08:12.322 --> 00:08:15.465 I totally can't get over how amazing their teamwork is! 00:08:15.465 --> 00:08:17.197 [AGREEMENT] 00:08:17.197 --> 00:08:19.319 How do you like our double-move attacks? 00:08:19.319 --> 00:08:21.251 Feel free to forfeit any time. 00:08:21.251 --> 00:08:23.403 Sorry. No one's forfeiting anything. 00:08:23.403 --> 00:08:26.286 We can't give up! We want the sweet taste of victory! 00:08:26.286 --> 00:08:28.058 Can you go on, Unfezant? 00:08:28.058 --> 00:08:29.059 [AGREEMENT] 00:08:29.059 --> 00:08:30.040 Pansage? 00:08:30.040 --> 00:08:31.141 [AGREEMENT] 00:08:31.141 --> 00:08:33.043 Hey, you're tougher than I thought! 00:08:33.043 --> 00:08:35.485 But you guys are no match for our ultimate teamwork. 00:08:35.485 --> 00:08:38.198 Oh, yeah? We'll see about that! 00:08:38.198 --> 00:08:40.340 Taste another one of our battle-combo moves! 00:08:40.340 --> 00:08:43.193 [EXERTION] 00:08:43.193 --> 00:08:45.055 Pansage, use Dig! 00:08:45.055 --> 00:08:47.177 [DIG MOVE] 00:08:47.177 --> 00:08:49.279 Ash, send Unfezant down that hole. 00:08:49.279 --> 00:08:51.181 Right with you, Cilan. 00:08:51.181 --> 00:08:54.034 Now, use Quick Attack from in the hole! 00:08:54.034 --> 00:08:56.336 [QUICK MOVE] 00:08:56.336 --> 00:08:59.239 You go, Ash! Show them what it feels like! 00:08:59.239 --> 00:09:01.191 [EXCITED] 00:09:01.191 --> 00:09:02.262 [EXERTION] 00:09:02.262 --> 00:09:04.044 SOREN/ROCKO Dodge it, quick! 00:09:04.044 --> 00:09:05.315 There's still another move. 00:09:05.315 --> 00:09:06.476 [QUICK MOVE] 00:09:06.476 --> 00:09:07.477 [PAINED] 00:09:07.477 --> 00:09:08.478 - What? - What? 00:09:08.478 --> 00:09:11.051 Like it? That was our Dig Quick. 00:09:11.051 --> 00:09:13.323 Wait, perhaps Quick Dig would be better! 00:09:13.323 --> 00:09:15.285 They both stink. 00:09:15.285 --> 00:09:17.257 [EXERTION] 00:09:17.257 --> 00:09:18.358 Soren? 00:09:18.358 --> 00:09:21.381 - Don't worry! It's our battle! - Got it, bro! 00:09:21.381 --> 00:09:24.013 When the air and land become one! 00:09:24.013 --> 00:09:26.216 The world will begin a new age! 00:09:26.216 --> 00:09:28.047 SOREN/ROCKO Fury Rock, let's go! 00:09:28.047 --> 00:09:29.048 [APPEARING] 00:09:29.048 --> 00:09:30.350 Fury Rock, huh? 00:09:30.350 --> 00:09:32.202 Another battle-combo move! 00:09:32.202 --> 00:09:35.175 [EXERTION] 00:09:35.175 --> 00:09:37.447 DRILBUR [ROCK SLIDE MOVE] 00:09:37.447 --> 00:09:39.259 [PAINED] 00:09:39.259 --> 00:09:42.382 - Rock Slide and Fury Attack! - Dodge it, quick! 00:09:42.382 --> 00:09:43.413 [DODGING] 00:09:43.413 --> 00:09:44.454 Awesome job! 00:09:46.266 --> 00:09:48.408 Now! Pansage, use Solar Beam! 00:09:48.408 --> 00:09:51.171 [SOLAR BEAM MOVE] 00:09:51.171 --> 00:09:53.363 - I don't like this. - Braviary, dodge it fast! 00:09:53.363 --> 00:09:54.474 [SOLAR BEAM MOVE] 00:09:54.474 --> 00:09:57.477 [DODGING]/[PAINED] 00:10:01.050 --> 00:10:03.022 [PAINED] 00:10:03.022 --> 00:10:05.054 Braviary and Drilbur can't continue. 00:10:05.054 --> 00:10:07.026 Unfezant and Pansage win. 00:10:07.026 --> 00:10:09.058 The victors are Ash and Cilan! 00:10:09.058 --> 00:10:11.040 We did it, Cilan! 00:10:11.040 --> 00:10:14.464 Well, victory in a Tag Battle has a different flavor 00:10:14.464 --> 00:10:17.267 than victory in a Single Battle. 00:10:17.267 --> 00:10:19.469 The air and the land became one, alright. 00:10:19.469 --> 00:10:21.221 [sighing] 00:10:21.221 --> 00:10:24.324 But who would have thought the world would come to an end? 00:10:24.324 --> 00:10:27.997 We lost because your Drilbur hardly attacked, Rocko! 00:10:27.997 --> 00:10:29.048 No way! 00:10:29.048 --> 00:10:31.211 We lost because that Braviary of yours 00:10:31.211 --> 00:10:32.412 didn't dodge that Solar Beam! 00:10:32.412 --> 00:10:35.054 - 'Oh, yeah?' - 'Yeah!' 00:10:35.054 --> 00:10:37.267 Hey, guys, you don't have to fight like that. 00:10:37.267 --> 00:10:38.288 [AGREEMENT] 00:10:38.288 --> 00:10:40.019 So you lost. 00:10:40.019 --> 00:10:42.312 That doesn't mean you should act like a couple of little kids. 00:10:42.312 --> 00:10:43.313 [AGREEMENT] 00:10:43.313 --> 00:10:44.994 True. She's right! 00:10:44.994 --> 00:10:48.047 Brothers should be helping each other out and not fighting. 00:10:48.047 --> 00:10:50.350 That's some good thinking from a Gym Leader. 00:10:50.350 --> 00:10:52.051 You're a brother expert. 00:10:52.051 --> 00:10:55.375 So from now on I'm gonna call you my Super-Duper Big Bro. 00:10:55.375 --> 00:10:59.058 Actually, Cilan will be just fine. 00:10:59.058 --> 00:11:00.330 Hey, Soren 00:11:00.330 --> 00:11:04.013 what do you think we need to do to become stronger Tag Battlers? 00:11:04.013 --> 00:11:05.285 Let's see. 00:11:05.285 --> 00:11:09.048 CILAN 'Let Solrock's light shine upon the lost Mareep!' 00:11:09.048 --> 00:11:11.221 Meaning, you two just leave everything 00:11:11.221 --> 00:11:14.444 to this expert Pokémon connoisseur. 00:11:14.444 --> 00:11:16.446 GROUP Who's that Pokémon? 00:11:21.150 --> 00:11:23.132 GROUP It's Braviary! 00:11:23.132 --> 00:11:24.153 [EXERTION] 00:11:27.457 --> 00:11:30.470 Alright, it's evaluation time. 00:11:30.470 --> 00:11:33.142 Braviary's well suited for battle-combo moves 00:11:33.142 --> 00:11:35.275 with its flying skills, powerful claws 00:11:35.275 --> 00:11:36.476 and protective nature. 00:11:36.476 --> 00:11:38.478 'Tag Battling is Soren's strength' 00:11:38.478 --> 00:11:42.402 'so the compatibility between Soren and Braviary is perfect!' 00:11:42.402 --> 00:11:43.403 That's awesome! 00:11:43.403 --> 00:11:45.154 [AGREEMENT] 00:11:45.154 --> 00:11:47.287 And Drilbur's incredible drilling speed 00:11:47.287 --> 00:11:50.059 truly makes it the ruler of the land! 00:11:50.059 --> 00:11:52.262 'Tag Battling is Rocko's strength as well' 00:11:52.262 --> 00:11:55.485 'so the compatibility between these two is equally perfect.' 00:11:55.485 --> 00:11:56.486 [PLEASED] 00:11:56.486 --> 00:11:58.438 Isn't it great? 00:11:58.438 --> 00:12:01.070 Let's look at Braviary's moves. 00:12:01.070 --> 00:12:03.092 Braviary can use Wing Attack 00:12:03.092 --> 00:12:06.356 Brave Bird, Aerial Ace and Fury Attack. 00:12:06.356 --> 00:12:09.449 Now that's a line-up worthy of the ruler of the air! 00:12:09.449 --> 00:12:10.460 [AGREEMENT] 00:12:10.460 --> 00:12:13.012 And Drilbur's up next. 00:12:13.012 --> 00:12:15.054 Drilbur's able to use Drill Run 00:12:15.054 --> 00:12:17.086 and Dig, Metal Claw 00:12:17.086 --> 00:12:19.259 and also Rock Slide. 00:12:19.259 --> 00:12:22.342 Now that's a line-up worthy of the ruler of the land! 00:12:22.342 --> 00:12:23.463 [AGREEMENT] 00:12:23.463 --> 00:12:26.065 So if we group them by type 00:12:26.065 --> 00:12:28.318 we come up with Flying, Normal, Ground 00:12:28.318 --> 00:12:30.280 and Steel and Rock Type. 00:12:30.280 --> 00:12:33.002 Now, that gives them the lightness of the air 00:12:33.002 --> 00:12:36.155 and the richness of the land, but the result is a bit simple. 00:12:36.155 --> 00:12:37.277 Simple? 00:12:37.277 --> 00:12:39.088 What's wrong with simple, anyway? 00:12:39.088 --> 00:12:40.290 This! Too simple. 00:12:40.290 --> 00:12:43.313 And your battles will lack a certain depth of flavor 00:12:43.313 --> 00:12:45.265 which means you won't do all that well 00:12:45.265 --> 00:12:47.246 against opponents who have a type advantage! 00:12:47.246 --> 00:12:51.140 - Oh! I get it. - Then what do we do about it? 00:12:51.140 --> 00:12:55.154 The answer is you need to catch a Water-type Pokémon. 00:12:55.154 --> 00:12:57.427 - A Water type? - That's right. 00:12:57.427 --> 00:13:00.380 If the two of you are the rulers of the air and land 00:13:00.380 --> 00:13:03.303 and you add the ruler of the water into the mix.. 00:13:03.303 --> 00:13:06.255 We'll be the rulers of land, air and water! 00:13:06.255 --> 00:13:09.158 - How cool would that be, Soren? - Way cool! 00:13:09.158 --> 00:13:12.141 Alright! Let's go catch a Water-type Pokémon! 00:13:12.141 --> 00:13:14.374 But now they're gonna have to figure out how to do that. 00:13:14.374 --> 00:13:15.475 [CONCERNED] 00:13:15.475 --> 00:13:17.417 Don't worry, Ash. 00:13:17.417 --> 00:13:19.148 Have you forgotten? 00:13:19.148 --> 00:13:22.322 I am a proud fishing connoisseur! 00:13:24.003 --> 00:13:25.284 - Awesome! - Awesome! 00:13:25.284 --> 00:13:28.338 CILAN 'It's fishing- for-Water-type-Pokémon time!' 00:13:28.338 --> 00:13:30.340 ROCKO 'I know a good spot, Super-Duper Big Bro.' 00:13:30.340 --> 00:13:32.141 Here comes that pain again. 00:13:32.141 --> 00:13:33.142 [AGREEMENT] 00:13:34.384 --> 00:13:36.396 Excellent! A perfect spot! 00:13:36.396 --> 00:13:40.269 And a delicious opportunity for fishing time! 00:13:41.371 --> 00:13:45.355 We meet again, my custom rod and I. 00:13:45.355 --> 00:13:48.408 Summoning the skills to be quick and daring! 00:13:51.351 --> 00:13:55.004 Not to mention, slow and cautious. 00:13:55.004 --> 00:13:57.357 This combination of ingredients gives me the tools 00:13:57.357 --> 00:14:01.090 to reel in whatever Pokémon I hook on my line. 00:14:01.090 --> 00:14:02.171 Off we go! 00:14:03.413 --> 00:14:05.324 Backhand cast away! 00:14:09.318 --> 00:14:12.121 - We're right with you, Cilan! - We're right with you, Cilan! 00:14:12.121 --> 00:14:14.384 How about us, since we're hanging out anyway? 00:14:14.384 --> 00:14:17.056 Sure, fishing just might give me the chance 00:14:17.056 --> 00:14:19.158 to check out some awesome new Water-type Pokémon. 00:14:19.158 --> 00:14:21.431 CILAN 'And that's just one reason fishing's so enjoyable..' 00:14:21.431 --> 00:14:22.482 - Huh? - Huh? 00:14:22.482 --> 00:14:25.144 ...not knowing which Pokémon will take the bait 00:14:25.144 --> 00:14:27.346 the seeds of glorious anticipation. 00:14:27.346 --> 00:14:29.389 The worlds above and below the water 00:14:29.389 --> 00:14:31.290 connected by a fishing line 00:14:31.290 --> 00:14:33.453 bringing us the joys of new encounters! 00:14:33.453 --> 00:14:36.105 Fishing is as full of passion and excitement 00:14:36.105 --> 00:14:39.028 as witnessing true romance at first blush. 00:14:42.101 --> 00:14:44.384 - Huh? - Uh-oh! 00:14:44.384 --> 00:14:48.157 Now just stay relaxed. Remember, timing is everything. 00:14:48.157 --> 00:14:51.160 When the Pokémon pulls on the line, then you pull back. 00:14:51.160 --> 00:14:52.492 - Got it? - Got it! 00:14:52.492 --> 00:14:57.146 CILAN Steady. Steady. Now! 00:14:57.146 --> 00:14:58.418 - Ah! - Ah! 00:14:58.418 --> 00:15:00.069 [EXERTION] 00:15:00.069 --> 00:15:01.200 - Check it out! - Check it out! 00:15:01.200 --> 00:15:04.033 'They're Frillish!' 00:15:04.033 --> 00:15:07.336 - I say let's use Drill Wing! - No, let's use Aerial Claw! 00:15:07.336 --> 00:15:11.240 - Huh? Drill Wing, Soren. - No, Aerial Claw, Rocko. 00:15:11.240 --> 00:15:14.464 - This is no time to fight. - Quick, give your command! 00:15:14.464 --> 00:15:17.146 [ATTACK] 00:15:17.146 --> 00:15:18.488 [PAINED] 00:15:18.488 --> 00:15:19.999 [EXERTION] 00:15:19.999 --> 00:15:21.491 - Oh, no! - Oh, no! 00:15:21.491 --> 00:15:24.103 We messed that up because you didn't listen! 00:15:24.103 --> 00:15:25.254 No, it was you! 00:15:25.254 --> 00:15:27.126 - Oh, yeah? - Oh, yeah, yeah! 00:15:27.126 --> 00:15:29.148 - Huh? - Break it up! Enough! 00:15:29.148 --> 00:15:31.280 It's very important in a Tag Battle 00:15:31.280 --> 00:15:33.132 to cover for each other's weaknesses 00:15:33.132 --> 00:15:35.134 and accentuate each other's strengths 00:15:35.134 --> 00:15:38.107 but if the Trainers on a Tag Battle team fight each other 00:15:38.107 --> 00:15:39.258 then everything goes wrong! 00:15:39.258 --> 00:15:42.161 Now he's right! I'm Soren, ruler of the air! 00:15:42.161 --> 00:15:44.363 I'm Rocko, ruler of the land! 00:15:44.363 --> 00:15:47.126 When you add a Pokémon that rules the water 00:15:47.126 --> 00:15:49.449 you can become the most powerful team ever! 00:15:49.449 --> 00:15:53.402 And that's based on my extensive experience as a connoisseur. 00:15:53.402 --> 00:15:54.474 Thanks, Cilan! 00:15:54.474 --> 00:15:57.156 Super-Duper Big Bro, you're so awesome. 00:15:57.156 --> 00:16:00.189 Thank you, but super-duper's not me. 00:16:04.113 --> 00:16:05.144 - Huh? - A bite! 00:16:05.144 --> 00:16:07.046 - Your next step? - Right. 00:16:07.046 --> 00:16:08.147 Timing is everything. 00:16:08.147 --> 00:16:10.439 When it pulls on the line, then we pull back! 00:16:10.439 --> 00:16:14.253 CILAN Correct. Wait, Wait. Go! 00:16:14.253 --> 00:16:16.255 - And pull! - And pull! 00:16:16.255 --> 00:16:18.257 [EXERTION] 00:16:18.257 --> 00:16:19.398 - Who are they? - Who are they? 00:16:19.398 --> 00:16:21.150 A Corphish and Buizel. 00:16:23.052 --> 00:16:25.284 [EXERTION] 00:16:25.284 --> 00:16:28.007 Buizel, the Sea-Weasel Pokémon. 00:16:28.007 --> 00:16:29.308 Buizel's collar can be used 00:16:29.308 --> 00:16:31.320 as a flotation device when inflated. 00:16:31.320 --> 00:16:34.043 Its head stays above water when floating. 00:16:34.043 --> 00:16:36.275 Corphish, the Ruffian Pokémon. 00:16:36.275 --> 00:16:39.148 Corphish lives anywhere adapting to its surroundings. 00:16:39.148 --> 00:16:42.151 Its pincers hold on tightly when it catches prey. 00:16:42.151 --> 00:16:44.473 You've got to work together this time, right? 00:16:44.473 --> 00:16:46.055 [AGREEMENT] 00:16:46.055 --> 00:16:49.258 - Right! You ready, Rocko? - Ready, Soren! 00:16:49.258 --> 00:16:51.160 [ATTACK] 00:16:51.160 --> 00:16:53.032 - Alright, dodge it! - Alright, dodge it! 00:16:53.032 --> 00:16:54.143 [DODGING] 00:16:54.143 --> 00:16:56.465 When the air and land become one! 00:16:56.465 --> 00:16:58.998 The world will begin a new age! 00:16:58.998 --> 00:17:00.469 - Brave Dig, let's go! - Brave Dig, let's go! 00:17:00.469 --> 00:17:02.191 [AGREEMENT] 00:17:02.191 --> 00:17:04.293 [EXERTION] 00:17:04.293 --> 00:17:06.425 [DIG MOVE] 00:17:08.057 --> 00:17:09.448 Alright! It's Brave Dig! 00:17:09.448 --> 00:17:11.350 [EXCITED] 00:17:11.350 --> 00:17:13.132 [SURPRISED] 00:17:13.132 --> 00:17:14.413 [ATTACK] 00:17:14.413 --> 00:17:16.455 [BRAVE BIRD MOVE] 00:17:16.455 --> 00:17:18.317 [PAINED] 00:17:18.317 --> 00:17:21.160 I'll catch Buizel and you catch Corphish. Okay, bro? 00:17:21.160 --> 00:17:22.341 Right! I'm on it! 00:17:22.341 --> 00:17:26.165 - Now go, Poké Ball! - Now go, Poké Ball! 00:17:32.321 --> 00:17:33.432 [EXERTION] 00:17:33.432 --> 00:17:34.453 - Huh? - Huh? 00:17:34.453 --> 00:17:37.006 They weren't ready yet! 00:17:37.006 --> 00:17:38.127 Launch your next attack! 00:17:38.127 --> 00:17:40.279 When the air and land become one! 00:17:40.279 --> 00:17:42.311 The world will begin a new age! 00:17:42.311 --> 00:17:44.313 - Drill Wing, let's go! - Drill Wing, let's go! 00:17:44.313 --> 00:17:46.045 [APPEARING] 00:17:46.045 --> 00:17:47.136 [WING MOVE] 00:17:47.136 --> 00:17:49.338 [DRILL RUN MOVE] 00:17:49.338 --> 00:17:52.341 [EXERTION] 00:17:54.153 --> 00:17:56.125 Nail that Drill Wing! 00:17:56.125 --> 00:17:57.126 [AGREEMENT] 00:17:57.126 --> 00:17:59.148 [SHOCKED] 00:17:59.148 --> 00:18:01.100 [PAINED] 00:18:01.100 --> 00:18:02.181 Okay, now's our chance! 00:18:02.181 --> 00:18:04.453 - Let's get them this time! - Right with you, bro! 00:18:04.453 --> 00:18:08.157 - One more time! Go, Poké Ball! - One more time! Go, Poké Ball! 00:18:12.091 --> 00:18:13.322 - Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm. 00:18:16.115 --> 00:18:17.997 - Alright! - Alright! 00:18:17.997 --> 00:18:20.249 Awesome! Great job, you guys! 00:18:20.249 --> 00:18:22.021 [EXCITED] 00:18:22.021 --> 00:18:24.303 Thanks, Ash! Now we've got air and land.. 00:18:24.303 --> 00:18:28.157 And the overwhelming triple-whammy power of water! 00:18:28.157 --> 00:18:31.060 We'll see about the overwhelming triple-whammy part. 00:18:31.060 --> 00:18:32.111 [AGREEMENT] 00:18:32.111 --> 00:18:33.382 We're a lot stronger 00:18:33.382 --> 00:18:35.484 thanks to our Super-Duper Big Bro Cilan 00:18:35.484 --> 00:18:38.337 who's an awesome Pokémon and fishing connoisseur! 00:18:38.337 --> 00:18:40.149 You made it all possible! 00:18:40.149 --> 00:18:43.152 SOREN/ROCKO So please, let us show you guys our brand-new move! 00:18:43.152 --> 00:18:45.094 We really should be going now 00:18:45.094 --> 00:18:47.006 but I don't think that's gonna happen. 00:18:47.006 --> 00:18:48.107 [AGREEMENT] 00:18:48.107 --> 00:18:51.150 The air that connects the world is calling for us! 00:18:51.150 --> 00:18:54.083 The land that connects the world is calling for us, too! 00:18:54.083 --> 00:18:56.465 SOREN/ROCKO And now even the water that connects the world 00:18:56.465 --> 00:18:58.157 is calling for us! 00:19:00.189 --> 00:19:03.422 - The older bro! - The younger bro! 00:19:03.422 --> 00:19:05.464 - We're Soren and Rocko! - We're Soren and Rocko! 00:19:05.464 --> 00:19:08.377 So when the air and the water become one 00:19:08.377 --> 00:19:10.399 the world will begin a new age! 00:19:10.399 --> 00:19:12.251 Jet Brave, let's go! 00:19:12.251 --> 00:19:14.153 [BRAVE BIRD MOVE] 00:19:14.153 --> 00:19:16.035 [AQUA JET MOVE] 00:19:16.035 --> 00:19:19.328 A battle-combo move using Brave Bird and Aqua Jet! 00:19:19.328 --> 00:19:21.140 Simply beautiful! 00:19:21.140 --> 00:19:23.312 And when the land and the water become one 00:19:23.312 --> 00:19:25.144 the world will begin a new age! 00:19:25.144 --> 00:19:26.485 Bubble Drill, let's go! 00:19:26.485 --> 00:19:28.187 [EXERTION]/[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE] 00:19:28.187 --> 00:19:30.069 [DRILL RUN MOVE] 00:19:31.370 --> 00:19:35.254 Rocko's battle-combo move uses Drill Run and Bubble Beam! Wow! 00:19:35.254 --> 00:19:36.455 But since they're Tag Battling 00:19:36.455 --> 00:19:39.148 shouldn't they both be involved in a battle-combo move? 00:19:39.148 --> 00:19:40.279 Not with us! 00:19:40.279 --> 00:19:42.351 And that's why we're the most powerful bros 00:19:42.351 --> 00:19:44.433 using our new Tag Battling style! 00:19:44.433 --> 00:19:46.485 We'll take on anyone, anytime! 00:19:46.485 --> 00:19:49.288 [all laughing] 00:19:50.419 --> 00:19:53.262 Promise me you keep that spirit and train hard! 00:19:53.262 --> 00:19:56.345 And the next time we meet, let's have another Tag Battle. 00:19:56.345 --> 00:19:58.367 SOREN/ROCKO Sure! We'll be ready for ya! 00:19:58.367 --> 00:19:59.368 'Later!' 00:19:59.368 --> 00:20:00.369 PIKACHU [AGREEMENT] 00:20:02.021 --> 00:20:04.023 [birds chirping] 00:20:05.274 --> 00:20:09.278 I had such a satisfying day today as a Pokémon connoisseur. 00:20:09.278 --> 00:20:10.259 [water splashing] 00:20:10.259 --> 00:20:12.141 [gasping] 00:20:12.141 --> 00:20:15.364 - 'A Palpitoad and a Swanna.' - One second. 00:20:15.364 --> 00:20:17.336 If Soren caught a Water-and-Flying-type 00:20:17.336 --> 00:20:18.337 like Swanna 00:20:18.337 --> 00:20:20.339 and Rocko caught a Water-and-Ground-type 00:20:20.339 --> 00:20:21.440 like Palpitoad 00:20:21.440 --> 00:20:23.322 that would have played to their strengths 00:20:23.322 --> 00:20:27.146 and might have made them an even more perfect Tag Battle team. 00:20:27.146 --> 00:20:29.098 Don't worry about it, Cilan. 00:20:29.098 --> 00:20:31.410 She's right. You saw how psyched they were. 00:20:31.410 --> 00:20:34.363 Then I guess that everything's as it should be. 00:20:34.363 --> 00:20:36.385 [AGREEMENT] 00:20:36.385 --> 00:20:38.337 NARRATOR With Cilan's seasoned advice 00:20:38.337 --> 00:20:41.160 Soren and Rocko each have a Water-type Pokémon 00:20:41.160 --> 00:20:43.272 to complete their Tag Battle team. 00:20:43.272 --> 00:20:45.444 Now it's off again to Vertress City 00:20:45.444 --> 00:20:47.446 as the journey continues. 00:20:53.232 --> 00:20:54.233 [theme music]