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'''Extreme Pokémon!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンライドでつっぱしれ!!''' ''Run Quickly Along the Pokémon Ride!!'') is episode 228 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 13, 2001 and in the United States on January 4, 2003.  
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'''Extreme Pokémon!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンライドでつっぱしれ!!''' ''Run Quickly Along the Pokémon Ride!!'') is the 228th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 13, 2001, and in the United States on January 4, 2003.  
 
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==


While Ash, Misty and Brock are on their way to [[Mahogany Town]], they meet Gary and his [[Gary's Arcanine|Arcanine]] and learn of the Extreme Pokémon contest that he is entering the next day - a race in which trainers are pulled on [[Transportation in Pokémon|skateboards]] by one of their Pokémon. At a restaurant in the town of [[Eggseter]], they meet Mr. Shellby, who runs a Pokémon Daycare center with his wife. Ash expresses interest in the Extreme Pokémon race, and Mr. Shellby offers to help him with this.
==Blurb==
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/5/episode-19-extreme-pokemon/-->
<i>On their way to Mahogany City, Ash, Misty, and Brock run into Gary and his Arcanine practicing for a meet. Ash decides he wants to enter the meet but needs a sleigh, which he receives from a local Pokemon breeder. Team Rocket no sooner gets wind of the meet than do they begin sabotaging it, stealing Gary's Arcanine midway through the race and making off with some Pokemon eggs stored at the local breeding center. After a short battle with Team Rocket, Arcanine is returned to Gary and Ash goes on to win the race, a trophy, and an unexpected gift from the Pokemon breeder.</i>
 
==Plot==
Continuing through a winding valley, {{Ash}} notices a small town up ahead. {{an|Brock}} reads his guidebook and declares that it is the township of [[Eggseter]]. Suddenly {{Gary}} on a pulled [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|skateboard]] by his {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} passes by. Ash calls out to his rival and challenges him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Gary, however, declines. He explains that he and Arcanine are entering the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] before rushing off to continue his training. Ash and {{ashfr}} give chase, and watch in amazement as other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s also practice.
 
Later, the group stops off in a restaurant. {{an|Misty}} notices that Ash is still not satisfied, and he admits that he is worried about the collar around Arcanine's neck. A man, [[Mr. Shellby]], overhears the conversation and explains that Extreme Pokémon is a popular sport. With the mention of competition, Ash is determined to beat Gary in the upcoming Extreme Pokémon competition. Mr. Shellby offers to assist. During a {{p|Tauros}} cart ride, Mr. Shellby explains that he operates a local [[Pokémon Day Care]] Center, responsible for raising young Pokémon from {{pkmn|Egg}}s. The group soon arrives at Mr. Shellby's home and meets his wife [[Kimie]]. The group looks around the home and see shelves full of Pokémon Eggs, and they also meet some of the new hatchlings. Mr. Shellby shows Ash to his old skateboard and lends it to him for the upcoming race. Ash rides down the sloping hills on the property and admits that he used to mountainboard back in [[Pallet Town]].
 
During his practice, Ash hits a rock in his path, though Arcanine comes to his rescue. Gary spots the skateboard and realizes that Ash is also entering the race. Ash is confident that he will win, and the rivals vow to do their best. Later, Ash considers which Pokémon to choose. {{AP|Pikachu}} is keen to compete, though Ash selects {{AP|Bayleef}}, hoping her strength will help him win the race. As he and Bayleef practice, {{MTR}} spots them through his binoculars. He turns around but is forced to shout to wake his teammates up. [[James]] reveals that he received a pamphlet advertising a Pokémon race. Meowth glances through and realizes that Ash must be training for the event. The thought of strong Pokémon instantly excites James and Meowth, but [[Jessie]] declares that they will just steal the winner to avoid further complications.


Ash, Misty, and Brock visit Mr. Shellby's Daycare Center and meet his wife and several of the recently-hatched baby Pokémon. Ash borrows Mr. Shellby's skateboard and, while trying it out, is saved from a fall by Gary's Arcanine. Gary  discovers that Ash is competing in the Extreme Pokémon competition, and they both vow to beat each other.
Meanwhile, Brock test tastes Kimie's homemade [[Pokémon food]] and is impressed by its quality. Misty watches as Pikachu and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} enjoy the food as well. Mr. Shellby interrupts Ash's practice to alert him to another condition of the race. He hands Ash a dummy Egg, which will be needed for the final leg of the race. The new addition takes Ash by surprise. Ash returns to his training session, now with the dummy Egg in hand.


Ash then chooses his [[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]] for the race, and the two train, while Team Rocket watch and plan to capture the strongest Pokémon in the upcoming race. Mr. Shellby shows Ash a dummy egg, which will be needed for the final leg of the race.
On the day of the Eggseter Extreme Pokémon Race, the announcer explains that the competitors will make their way through the winding Eggseter Valley however they like, where the Shellby Ranch marks the first stop. Participants must pick up a dummy Egg and race back to the starting line, concluding the event. The race begins at a rapid pace. Soon, a Trainer's {{p|Scyther}} soars into the air, knocking several contestants off their boards. Several competitors including Gary and Ash emerge from the subsequent dust cloud and continue racing ahead. Gary and Arcanine take the lead during the mountainous section, and soon Ash catches up. Team Rocket floats overhead in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]] and sends down a net that captures Gary's Arcanine. Ash commands his Bayleef to launch him at the balloon, and he uses his skateboard to pierce it. Ash lands with the balloon, Team Rocket, and Arcanine at Mr. Shellby's house. As Arcanine escapes from Team Rocket, James steals baskets of Pokémon Eggs from Mr. Shellby. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to defend the team as they escape, but Bayleef appears and battles Arbok. Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}} overpowers Bayleef, but Gary arrives just in time and commands Arcanine to {{m|Take Down}} Arbok. Team Rocket resorts to running away, but Ash's Bayleef reclaims the Eggs using her vines, and Team Rocket is sent blasting off by Arcanine's {{m|Flame Wheel}}.


Soon after the beginning of the race, Ash and Gary battle for the lead. Team Rocket floats overhead and sends down a net to capture Gary's Arcanine. They catch Arcanine and raise it up to the balloon. Ash commands his Bayleef to launch him at the balloon, and he uses his skateboard to pierce it. Ash lands with the balloon, Team Rocket, and Arcanine at Mr. Shellby's house. As Arcanine escapes from Team Rocket, James steals a batch of Pokémon eggs from Mr. Shellby. Jessie sends out her Arbok to defend them as they escape, but Bayleef appears and battles Arbok. Arbok overpowers Bayleef but Gary arrives in time and commands Arcanine to {{m|Take Down}} Arbok. Team Rocket resorts to running away, but Ash's Bayleef reclaims the eggs using its vines, and they are sent blasting off again by Arcanine's {{m|Flame Wheel}}.
Ash and Gary are still in the lead, but the rest of the competitors are catching up. They are given their dummy Eggs by Mr. Shellby and continue the race. Gary is slightly ahead of Ash on the return and Ash spots an overhanging cliff, and he uses it as a ramp to catch up to Gary. With the finish line in sight, Gary has Arcanine speed up. Ash orders Bayleef to do the same, and she whips herself to make the leap forward. Her head is narrowly ahead, making for a photo finish victory for Ash. Gary is at first annoyed but takes it in good faith. Ash stands proudly on the winner's podium with the Golden {{i|Poké Ball}} trophy in hand, and Bayleef next to him with her own medal. Gary later congratulates Ash on the victory before waving goodbye.


Ash and Gary are still in the lead, but the rest of the competitors are catching up. They are given their dummy eggs by Mr. Shellby and continue the race. Gary is slightly in the lead, but Ash works out a way to gain the lead and to win the race in a photo finish. Gary is at first annoyed but takes it in good faith.
Mr. Shellby and his wife approaches Ash. They give him a {{AP|light blue Pokémon Egg|Phanpy}} as a present. Misty is curious about what is inside, but Kimie whispers that it is a secret. Mr. Shellby explains that the Poké Ball on top of the [[Egg case]] should be used to catch the new hatchling. The Day Care couple waves as the group sets off towards [[Mahogany Town]] once again.


Later, Mr. and Mrs. Shellby say goodbye to Ash, Brock and Misty. They give Ash a [[Ash's Donphan|light blue Pokémon egg]] as a present, and the trio set off toward [[Mahogany Town]].
==Major events==
[[File:Phanpy Egg.png|thumb|220px|Ash's new Egg]]
* {{Ash}} meets up with {{Gary}} again, and they both enter an [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].
* Ash wins the Extreme Pokémon Race, marking his first victory over Gary.
* Ash receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} from [[Mr. Shellby]]'s [[Pokémon Day Care]] Center.
{{animeevents}}


== Major events ==
===Debuts===
*Ash wins the Extreme Pokémon Competition and receives an egg from Mr. Shellby at the Pokémon Breeding Center.
====Pokémon debuts====
=== Debuts ===
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== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP228.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* [[Misty]]
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Brock]]
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak|Gary]]
* {{Gary}}
* [[Mr. Shellby]]
* [[Mr. Shellby]]
* [[Kimie]]
* Competitors
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP228.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Mr. Mime}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Bayleef}} ''(Japan)''


=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Misty's Togetic|Misty's]])
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ([[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's]])
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Ash's Cyndaquil|Ash's]])
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[Ash's Totodile|Ash's]])
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Gary's Arcanine|Gary's]])
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Tauros}} ([[Mr. Shellby]]'s)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Raticate}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Machamp}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Dodrio}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Lickitung}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Scyther}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Granbull}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} (competitor's)
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Wooper}} (×2)
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Natu}}
* {{p|Natu}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}


'''Pokémon entered in the race'''
==Trivia==
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* The {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} title for this episode is a reference to ''{{wp|The Most Extreme}}'', a show on {{wp|Animal Planet}}. In Brazil, this show is called '''{{tt|Animal ao Extremo|Animal to the Extreme}}'''.
* {{p|Raticate}}
 
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
===Errors===
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* The blurb for [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/5/episode-19-extreme-pokemon/ this episode] incorrectly identifies Mahogany Town as Mahogany City and misspells the word Pokémon as ''Pokemon'', without the accent over the "e."
* {{p|Machamp}}
* At the start of the race, when {{p|Machamp}} is shown to be running, it makes the sound of a {{p|Machoke}}.
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* When the dummy Eggs are shown a second time, there aren't any pictures of {{i|Poké Ball}}s on them.
* {{p|Exeggutor}}
* After {{TRT}} steals [[Gary's Arcanine]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} says his name. At the same time, the standard "Poké Ball opening" sound effect is heard. However, at this point, Wobbuffet had already been outside of his ball for some time.
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* When {{MTR}} states that all the baby Pokémon will belong to Team Rocket, a Machamp and a {{p|Rhydon}} are included in his fantasy.
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* When Team Rocket is blasted away, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} disappears.
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* In a couple of scenes, {{AP|Bayleef}}'s mouth does not move when her voice is heard.
* {{p|Scyther}}
* In the last few minutes of this episode, {{Gary}} is shown standing in midair.
* {{p|Granbull}}
* As Gary is leaving, he says, "See you at [[Johto]]", despite this episode taking place in Johto. However, he could be referring to the [[Silver Conference|Johto League]].
* When Gary walks off in the final scene, the ground changes from grass to dirt.
* In the English dub, when seeing the baby {{p|Wooper}}, {{an|Misty}} incorrectly refers to them as "Woopers". The plural of a specific species of Pokémon is the same as the singular.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, when Team Rocket spies on {{Ash}} as he is riding the skateboard, Ash says "right" twice.


== Trivia ==
<gallery>
EP228 Error.png|Dummy Eggs without Poké Ball images
EP228 error 2.png|The layering error
</gallery>


=== Errors ===
===Dub edits===
=== Dub edits ===


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|La course de l'extrême|The race of the extreme}}'''
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* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Pokémon extremos!|Extreme Pokémon!}}'''
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* Spanish: '''{{tt|Pokémon extremo|Extreme Pokémon}}'''
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Latest revision as of 05:13, 3 September 2024

Extreme Pokémon! redirects here. For the book, see Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan.
EP227 : For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
Original series
EP229 : An EGG-sighting Adventure!
Extreme Pokémon!
EP228.png
  EP228  
ポケモンライドでつっぱしれ!!
Run Quickly Along the Pokémon Ride!!
First broadcast
Japan December 13, 2001
United States January 4, 2003
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター (Whiteberry)
Ending 前向きロケット団!
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard よこた和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 酒井啓史 Keishi Sakai
Additional credits

Extreme Pokémon! (Japanese: ポケモンライドでつっぱしれ!! Run Quickly Along the Pokémon Ride!!) is the 228th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 13, 2001, and in the United States on January 4, 2003.

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Blurb

On their way to Mahogany City, Ash, Misty, and Brock run into Gary and his Arcanine practicing for a meet. Ash decides he wants to enter the meet but needs a sleigh, which he receives from a local Pokemon breeder. Team Rocket no sooner gets wind of the meet than do they begin sabotaging it, stealing Gary's Arcanine midway through the race and making off with some Pokemon eggs stored at the local breeding center. After a short battle with Team Rocket, Arcanine is returned to Gary and Ash goes on to win the race, a trophy, and an unexpected gift from the Pokemon breeder.

Plot

Continuing through a winding valley, Ash notices a small town up ahead. Brock reads his guidebook and declares that it is the township of Eggseter. Suddenly Gary on a pulled skateboard by his Arcanine passes by. Ash calls out to his rival and challenges him to a battle. Gary, however, declines. He explains that he and Arcanine are entering the Extreme Pokémon Race before rushing off to continue his training. Ash and his friends give chase, and watch in amazement as other Trainers also practice.

Later, the group stops off in a restaurant. Misty notices that Ash is still not satisfied, and he admits that he is worried about the collar around Arcanine's neck. A man, Mr. Shellby, overhears the conversation and explains that Extreme Pokémon is a popular sport. With the mention of competition, Ash is determined to beat Gary in the upcoming Extreme Pokémon competition. Mr. Shellby offers to assist. During a Tauros cart ride, Mr. Shellby explains that he operates a local Pokémon Day Care Center, responsible for raising young Pokémon from Eggs. The group soon arrives at Mr. Shellby's home and meets his wife Kimie. The group looks around the home and see shelves full of Pokémon Eggs, and they also meet some of the new hatchlings. Mr. Shellby shows Ash to his old skateboard and lends it to him for the upcoming race. Ash rides down the sloping hills on the property and admits that he used to mountainboard back in Pallet Town.

During his practice, Ash hits a rock in his path, though Arcanine comes to his rescue. Gary spots the skateboard and realizes that Ash is also entering the race. Ash is confident that he will win, and the rivals vow to do their best. Later, Ash considers which Pokémon to choose. Pikachu is keen to compete, though Ash selects Bayleef, hoping her strength will help him win the race. As he and Bayleef practice, Meowth spots them through his binoculars. He turns around but is forced to shout to wake his teammates up. James reveals that he received a pamphlet advertising a Pokémon race. Meowth glances through and realizes that Ash must be training for the event. The thought of strong Pokémon instantly excites James and Meowth, but Jessie declares that they will just steal the winner to avoid further complications.

Meanwhile, Brock test tastes Kimie's homemade Pokémon food and is impressed by its quality. Misty watches as Pikachu and Togepi enjoy the food as well. Mr. Shellby interrupts Ash's practice to alert him to another condition of the race. He hands Ash a dummy Egg, which will be needed for the final leg of the race. The new addition takes Ash by surprise. Ash returns to his training session, now with the dummy Egg in hand.

On the day of the Eggseter Extreme Pokémon Race, the announcer explains that the competitors will make their way through the winding Eggseter Valley however they like, where the Shellby Ranch marks the first stop. Participants must pick up a dummy Egg and race back to the starting line, concluding the event. The race begins at a rapid pace. Soon, a Trainer's Scyther soars into the air, knocking several contestants off their boards. Several competitors including Gary and Ash emerge from the subsequent dust cloud and continue racing ahead. Gary and Arcanine take the lead during the mountainous section, and soon Ash catches up. Team Rocket floats overhead in their Meowth balloon and sends down a net that captures Gary's Arcanine. Ash commands his Bayleef to launch him at the balloon, and he uses his skateboard to pierce it. Ash lands with the balloon, Team Rocket, and Arcanine at Mr. Shellby's house. As Arcanine escapes from Team Rocket, James steals baskets of Pokémon Eggs from Mr. Shellby. Jessie sends out her Arbok to defend the team as they escape, but Bayleef appears and battles Arbok. Arbok's Poison Sting overpowers Bayleef, but Gary arrives just in time and commands Arcanine to Take Down Arbok. Team Rocket resorts to running away, but Ash's Bayleef reclaims the Eggs using her vines, and Team Rocket is sent blasting off by Arcanine's Flame Wheel.

Ash and Gary are still in the lead, but the rest of the competitors are catching up. They are given their dummy Eggs by Mr. Shellby and continue the race. Gary is slightly ahead of Ash on the return and Ash spots an overhanging cliff, and he uses it as a ramp to catch up to Gary. With the finish line in sight, Gary has Arcanine speed up. Ash orders Bayleef to do the same, and she whips herself to make the leap forward. Her head is narrowly ahead, making for a photo finish victory for Ash. Gary is at first annoyed but takes it in good faith. Ash stands proudly on the winner's podium with the Golden Poké Ball trophy in hand, and Bayleef next to him with her own medal. Gary later congratulates Ash on the victory before waving goodbye.

Mr. Shellby and his wife approaches Ash. They give him a light blue Pokémon Egg as a present. Misty is curious about what is inside, but Kimie whispers that it is a secret. Mr. Shellby explains that the Poké Ball on top of the Egg case should be used to catch the new hatchling. The Day Care couple waves as the group sets off towards Mahogany Town once again.

Major events

Ash's new Egg
For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Mr. Mime (US and international), Bayleef (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • The blurb for this episode incorrectly identifies Mahogany Town as Mahogany City and misspells the word Pokémon as Pokemon, without the accent over the "e."
  • At the start of the race, when Machamp is shown to be running, it makes the sound of a Machoke.
  • When the dummy Eggs are shown a second time, there aren't any pictures of Poké Balls on them.
  • After Team Rocket steals Gary's Arcanine, Wobbuffet says his name. At the same time, the standard "Poké Ball opening" sound effect is heard. However, at this point, Wobbuffet had already been outside of his ball for some time.
  • When Meowth states that all the baby Pokémon will belong to Team Rocket, a Machamp and a Rhydon are included in his fantasy.
  • When Team Rocket is blasted away, Arbok disappears.
  • In a couple of scenes, Bayleef's mouth does not move when her voice is heard.
  • In the last few minutes of this episode, Gary is shown standing in midair.
  • As Gary is leaving, he says, "See you at Johto", despite this episode taking place in Johto. However, he could be referring to the Johto League.
  • When Gary walks off in the final scene, the ground changes from grass to dirt.
  • In the English dub, when seeing the baby Wooper, Misty incorrectly refers to them as "Woopers". The plural of a specific species of Pokémon is the same as the singular.
  • In the Polish dub, when Team Rocket spies on Ash as he is riding the skateboard, Ash says "right" twice.

Dub edits

In other languages



EP227 : For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll
Original series
EP229 : An EGG-sighting Adventure!
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