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==Plot==
==Plot==
The episode begins with {{Ash}} and [[Clair]] on the battlefield, about to begin a three-on-three battle, with [[Kaburagi]] as judge. Clair leads off with {{p|Kingdra}}, which Ash responds with {{AP|Pikachu}}. Pikachu tries to {{m|Thunderbolt}} Kingdra, who easily shakes the attack off. This puzzles Misty and Brock. Kingdra responds with {{m|Twister}}, which catches Pikachu. However, Pikachu manages to recover, and launches a {{m|Thunder}} attack, only for Kingdra to shake it off as well. Ash is also puzzled by why Kingdra is easily repelling Pikachu's attacks, to which Clair replies that, though Kingdra is evolved from a {{p|Seadra}} (a {{t|Water}} type, the reason which Ash made his decision to lead off with Pikachu), upon evolution it gains the {{t|Dragon}} type as well. Kingdra continues the battle with {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Pikachu returns fire with Thunderbolt.
[[Kaburagi]] takes his position as the [[Battle judge]], and announces that {{Ash}} will face {{ci|Blackthorn}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Clair]] in a three-on-three {{pkmn|battle}}. Clair leads with {{p|Kingdra}}, which Ash responds with {{AP|Pikachu}}. Pikachu tries to {{m|Thunderbolt}} Kingdra, and despite a direct hit, Kingdra easily shakes the attack off. This puzzles {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}. Kingdra responds with {{m|Twister}}, which catches Pikachu. However, Pikachu manages to recover, and launches a {{m|Thunder}} attack, only for Kingdra to shake it off as well. Ash is also confused by why Kingdra is easily repelling Pikachu's attacks, to which Clair replies that, though Kingdra is evolved from a {{p|Seadra}}, a {{t|Water}} type, upon evolution it gains the {{t|Dragon}} type as well. Kingdra continues the battle with {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Pikachu returns fire with Thunderbolt.


Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] is lamenting the loss of {{p|Dratini}}, but is cheered up by the prospect of food. As Jessie is planning her revenge against Clair, the food meant to cheer her up is stolen from right under them. Though {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices this, the others blame Wobbuffet (after hearing the voice of a hidden {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wynaut}}) for eating all the food. However, they do manage to formulate a plan to steal the [[Dragon Fang]].
Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] is lamenting the loss of {{p|Dratini}}, but is cheered up by the prospect of food. As Jessie is planning her revenge against Clair, the food meant to cheer her up is stolen from right under them. Though {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices this, and the others blame instantly blame him for eating the food after hearing a similar voice, which is actually a hidden {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wynaut}}). However, they do manage to formulate a plan to steal the [[Dragon Fang]].


Back at the Gym, Ash is convinced to switch out Pikachu after a {{m|Quick Attack}} also fails to faze Kingdra. Sending in {{AP|Noctowl}} instead, Ash tries to use its psychic abilities to try and land a blow against Kingdra. Elsewhere, {{TRT}} manages to sneak in and steal the Dragon Fang without setting off its infra-red alarms, however, an overzealous Wobbuffet manages to knock the group over, breaking one of the beams. The alarm reaches the battlefield, where, as Team Rocket was stealing the Dragon Fang, Noctowl had managed to land a {{m|Confusion}} on Kingdra, but a Hydro Pump had managed to break its momentum when Noctowl tried to throw it. Noctowl's {{m|Hypnosis}} also missed its mark thanks to Kingdra's {{m|Agility}}, and Kingdra managed to land a Hydro Pump on Noctowl, about to knock it out just as the alarm sounded.
Back at the [[Gym]], Ash decides to switch out Pikachu after a {{m|Quick Attack}} also fails to faze Kingdra. Sending in {{AP|Noctowl}} instead, Ash tries to use its {{t|Psychic}} abilities to try and land a blow against Kingdra. Elsewhere, {{TRT}} manages to sneak in and steal the Dragon Fang from the Gym's treasure room without setting off its infrared alarms thanks to James’s Handy-Andy mechanical hand. However, an overzealous Wobbuffet manages to knock the group over, which subsequently breaks one of the sensor beams. As Ash’s match wages on, Noctowl temporarily immobilizes Kingdra with a {{m|Confusion}} attack. However, Kingdra aims a Hydro Pump at the wall to break the attack. Noctowl's {{m|Hypnosis}} also misses its mark thanks to Kingdra's {{m|Agility}}, and Kingdra lands a Hydro Pump on Noctowl, about to knock it out just as the burglar alarm sounded.


Abandoning the battle, the group pursues Team Rocket, who had managed to commandeer a boat. The group uses {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}}, {{AP|Totodile}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} to follow. Team Rocket escapes into the [[Dragon's Den]], a cave in the middle of the water. Their pursuit in the cave leads them to the [[Dragon Holy Land]], a place that Clair had once trained with [[Lance]]. Team Rocket is saved from falling down by the waterfall into the Holy Land by a {{p|Dragonite}}, who Team Rocket convinces that they are trying to protect the Dragon Fang from Clair and the rest.
Everyone abandons the battle and rushes outside to see Team Rocket fleeing the crime scene with the Dragon Fang in hand. The Rocket trio commandeers a nearby boat and speeds off into the [[Dragon's Den]], a cave filled with a confusing network of tunnel in the middle of the water. Clair and the others call out a flotilla of Pokémon and swim after the thieves. Her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}}'s light and ability to sense changes in water currents helps them to track Team Rocket, who find themselves in the [[Dragon Holy Land]]. The trio are saved from falling down from the waterfall into the Holy Land by a {{p|Dragonite}}, who Team Rocket convinces that they are trying to protect the Dragon Fang from Clair and the others. As Ash and his friends also manage to reach the Holy Land, they split up to look for Team Rocket. Upon arrival, the Dragonite fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}} as a warning shot at the group. Ash and his friends are surprised by the odd partnership. Dragonite goes onto pick the Rocket trio up and flies off with them. Kaburagi explains that the Dragonite had once belonged to the first {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}} of Blackthorn City, and had never felt the same since her Trainer had passed away. However, their thoughts are disturbed by a roar coming from [[Ash's Charizard|a Pokémon]] flying towards them.
 
Ash and his friends also manage to reach the Holy Land, and they split up to look for Team Rocket. Dragonite manages to fire a {{m|Hyper Beam}} as a warning shot to the group, just as Clair arrives. Kaburagi explains that the Dragonite had once belonged to the first {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}} of Blackthorn City, and had never felt the same since her Trainer had passed away. However, they are unsure as to why Dragonite would assist Team Rocket. However, their thoughts are disturbed by a roar coming from [[Ash's Charizard|a Pokémon]] flying towards them.


==Major events==
==Major events==

Revision as of 11:44, 15 May 2019

← EP251 : Beauty is Skin Deep
Original series
EP253 : Great Bowls of Fire! →
Fangs for Nothin'
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  EP252  
フスベジムのりゅうのきば！
Fusube Gym's Dragon's Fang!
First broadcast
Japan June 13, 2002
United States June 7, 2003
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Ready Go!
Ending ポケッターリ・モンスターリ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Fangs for Nothin' (Japanese: フスベジムのりゅうのきば！ Fusube Gym's Dragon's Fang!) is the 252nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 13, 2002 and in the United States on June 7, 2003.

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Blurb

No sooner has Ash begun what he hopes will be his final gym battle in the Johto League than Team Rocket once again throws a wrench into his plans, making off with the Dragon Fang, an invaluable heirloom long held by the Blackthorn Gym. Ash and friends, along with the gym leader, give chase, but in their flight, Team Rocket leads them deep into a secretive area rarely visited by anyone but the Dragon Pokémon that dwell there. Perhaps angered by these uninvited guests, a large beast flies directly at Ash and friends as soon as they enter this area. Uncertain whether this shape be friend or foe, our heroes raise their guard and wait as it grows closer... and looms larger still.

Plot

Kaburagi takes his position as the Battle judge, and announces that Ash will face Blackthorn Gym Leader Clair in a three-on-three battle. Clair leads with Kingdra, which Ash responds with Pikachu. Pikachu tries to Thunderbolt Kingdra, and despite a direct hit, Kingdra easily shakes the attack off. This puzzles Misty and Brock. Kingdra responds with Twister, which catches Pikachu. However, Pikachu manages to recover, and launches a Thunder attack, only for Kingdra to shake it off as well. Ash is also confused by why Kingdra is easily repelling Pikachu's attacks, to which Clair replies that, though Kingdra is evolved from a Seadra, a Water type, upon evolution it gains the Dragon type as well. Kingdra continues the battle with Hydro Pump, which Pikachu returns fire with Thunderbolt.

Meanwhile, Jessie is lamenting the loss of Dratini, but is cheered up by the prospect of food. As Jessie is planning her revenge against Clair, the food meant to cheer her up is stolen from right under them. Though Wobbuffet notices this, and the others blame instantly blame him for eating the food after hearing a similar voice, which is actually a hidden Wynaut). However, they do manage to formulate a plan to steal the Dragon Fang.

Back at the Gym, Ash decides to switch out Pikachu after a Quick Attack also fails to faze Kingdra. Sending in Noctowl instead, Ash tries to use its Psychic abilities to try and land a blow against Kingdra. Elsewhere, Team Rocket manages to sneak in and steal the Dragon Fang from the Gym's treasure room without setting off its infrared alarms thanks to James’s Handy-Andy mechanical hand. However, an overzealous Wobbuffet manages to knock the group over, which subsequently breaks one of the sensor beams. As Ash’s match wages on, Noctowl temporarily immobilizes Kingdra with a Confusion attack. However, Kingdra aims a Hydro Pump at the wall to break the attack. Noctowl's Hypnosis also misses its mark thanks to Kingdra's Agility, and Kingdra lands a Hydro Pump on Noctowl, about to knock it out just as the burglar alarm sounded.

Everyone abandons the battle and rushes outside to see Team Rocket fleeing the crime scene with the Dragon Fang in hand. The Rocket trio commandeers a nearby boat and speeds off into the Dragon's Den, a cave filled with a confusing network of tunnel in the middle of the water. Clair and the others call out a flotilla of Pokémon and swim after the thieves. Her Dragonair's light and ability to sense changes in water currents helps them to track Team Rocket, who find themselves in the Dragon Holy Land. The trio are saved from falling down from the waterfall into the Holy Land by a Dragonite, who Team Rocket convinces that they are trying to protect the Dragon Fang from Clair and the others. As Ash and his friends also manage to reach the Holy Land, they split up to look for Team Rocket. Upon arrival, the Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam as a warning shot at the group. Ash and his friends are surprised by the odd partnership. Dragonite goes onto pick the Rocket trio up and flies off with them. Kaburagi explains that the Dragonite had once belonged to the first Gym Leader of Blackthorn City, and had never felt the same since her Trainer had passed away. However, their thoughts are disturbed by a roar coming from a Pokémon flying towards them.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts
English dub debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Octillery (US and international), Dragonair (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • The narrator says that Clair agreed to begin the Gym battle after the ritual. However, in the previous episode, she said that she will battle after Dratini has shed its skin.

Dub edits

  • James, as well as the rest of Team Rocket, refers to some type of manjū as being doughnuts.

In other languages



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Original series
EP253 : Great Bowls of Fire! →
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