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prevcode=EP089 |
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prevtitle=Shell Shock! |
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nexttitle=Bye Bye Psyduck |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
{{EpisodeInfobox
colorscheme=Orange |
|colorscheme=Orange
epcode=EP090 |
|epcode=EP090
title_en=Stage Fight! |
|title_en=Stage Fight!
title_ja=おどる！ポケモンショーボート！ |
|title_ja=おどる！ポケモンショーボート！
title_ja_trans=Dance! Pokémon Showboat! |
|title_ja_trans=Dance! Pokémon Showboat!
screen=hd |
|screen=hd
broadcast_jp=April 1, 1999 |
|broadcast_jp=April 1, 1999
broadcast_us=February 12, 2000 |
|broadcast_us=February 12, 2000
en_series=Orange Islands |
|en_series=Orange Islands
en_op={{so|Pokémon World}} |
|en_op={{so|Pokémon World}}
ja_op=[[The Rivals|ライバル！]] |
|ja_op=[[The Rivals|ライバル！]]
ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
|ja_ed=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]]
olmteam=Team Ota |
|olmteam=Team Ota
scenario=園田英樹 |
|scenario=園田英樹
storyboard=葛谷直行 |
|storyboard=葛谷直行
director=井上修 |
|director=井上修
art=梶浦紳一郎 |
|art=梶浦紳一郎
morecredits=yes |
|morecredits=yes
epstaffpage=EP081-EP090 |
|epstaffpage=EP081-EP090
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|092}}
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'''Stage Fight!''' (Japanese: '''おどる！ポケモンショーボート！''' ''Dance! Pokémon Showboat!'') is the 90th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1999 and in the United States on February 12, 2000.  
'''Stage Fight!''' (Japanese: '''おどる！ポケモンショーボート！''' ''Dance! Pokémon Showboat!'') is the 90th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 1, 1999, and in the United States on February 12, 2000.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/02_37-stage-fight/-->
<!--http://web.archive.org/web/20140308225312/https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/2/episode-37-stage-fight/-->
<i>Ash, Misty, and Tracey buy tickets to the Pokémon Showboat, a wonderful carnival where Pokémon can speak and perform plays! A young actress from the performance has been having problems with her Raichu ever since it shocked her early in their relationship. Ash and Pikachu may be able to help. Of course, they'll have to deal with Team Rocket first, as they attempt to steal all the talking Pokémon.</i>
<i>Ash, Misty, and Tracey buy tickets to the Pokémon Showboat, a wonderful carnival where Pokémon can speak and perform plays! A young actress from the performance has been having problems with her Raichu ever since it shocked her early in their relationship. Ash and Pikachu may be able to help. Of course, they'll have to deal with Team Rocket first, as they attempt to steal all the talking Pokémon.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} continue exploring the [[Orange Archipelago]] when they stumble upon a floating theater where all the actors, singers, and dancers are Pokémon. The three of them decide they would like to see the show and enter the boat. All the Pokémon in the show can talk which consists of a {{p|Hitmonchan}} fighting a {{p|Machoke}} in a boxing ring for a {{p|Clefable}}, with an {{p|Abra}} as the referee. As the show comes to an end, Ash says that he guesses there are more Pokémon than just {{MTR}} who can talk. At the same time {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} ends up wandering off and walks behind the stage. Ash, Misty, and Tracey see this and run after Togepi. When they finally catch up to Togepi, they find out that the Pokémon in the performance weren't really talking. They were only moving their mouths as three people behind a glass wall voiced them. As they watch from behind a young actress named [[Kay]] appears and yells at them to be quiet. As the performance ends with the Pokémon dancing on stage, a man comes out and asks Kay to have her {{p|Raichu}} come out to the stage and dance with the other Pokémon. Raichu then appears from out behind a box and when Kay asks Raichu to perform it just sits there sadly and refuses.  
As they continue exploring the [[Orange Islands]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stumble upon a floating theater called the [[Pokémon Showboat]], where all of the actors, singers, and dancers are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The three of them decide to see the show and enter the {{wp|paddle steamer}} boat. They watch as {{p|Abra}} referees a boxing ring match between {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Machoke}} while {{p|Clefable}} watches. As the show comes to an end, Ash says that he guesses there are other Pokémon besides {{MTR}} who can talk.


The voice actors of the show and Ash's crew are then seen sailing on the floating theater to the next island. Ash thanks one of the voice actors named [[Roger]] for taking them along and asks if there is anything they could do for him in return for the ride. He then says that he would like Ash to teach Kay some pointers on how to become closer with her Raichu. As the boat keeps on sailing, {{TRT}} is seen in their Magikarp Submarine plotting on how to steal the performing Pokémon.
Suddenly, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} wanders off behind the stage. The others run after it and find out that the Pokémon in the performance were lip-syncing to human voice actors hidden backstage. A young actress named [[Kay]] appears and yells at the group to be quiet. As the performance ends with the Pokémon dancing on stage, [[Roger]], a voice actor, asks Kay to send her {{p|Raichu}} out to the stage to dance with the other Pokémon. Raichu then appears from behind a box, but when Kay asks it to perform, it sits there sadly and refuses. Ash's group and the voice actors then sail to the next island, [[Kinnow Island]]. Ash thanks Roger for taking them along and asks if there is anything they could do in return. He replies that he would like Ash to teach Kay some pointers on how to become closer with her Raichu. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is pursuing the vessel in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]] and plot on stealing the performing Pokémon.


Back on the floating theater Ash is trying to teach Kay how to get along with her Pokémon. Ash asks Kay to show him a performance with her and Raichu, which she does, but Raichu continues to do nothing. Ash then tries to give Raichu some words of encouragement, but ends up getting shocked in the process.
Back on the floating theater, Ash is trying to teach Kay how to get along with her Pokémon. He asks her to show him a performance with her and Raichu, which she does, but Raichu continues to do nothing. Ash then tries to give Raichu some words of encouragement but ends up getting shocked in the process. Later on, Ash tries to talk to Kay about Raichu. Kay blames herself for Raichu not wanting to perform. She explains that when she first met Raichu, the {{type|Electric}} approached her, and in its excitement, it nearly shocked her. Kay reacted instinctively and threw  Raichu off her and into some crates. Since then, Raichu was too nervous to perform with Kay because it could sense Kay's fears of being shocked again.


Later on Kay is standing on the deck of the boat looking at the water when Ash tries to talk to her about Raichu. Kay then explains that the reason why Raichu won't perform is her fault. She tells the story of how Raichu shocked her, out of happiness and excitement, when they first met, which caused Kay to throw Raichu off her. Because of that day, Raichu is now too nervous to perform with Kay anymore because it can sense Kay's fears of being shocked again. Just then Team Rocket fires two torpedoes at the boat which sends Raichu flying into Kay's arms. Raichu starts to shock Kay and Kay reassures Raichu that it's okay and that she isn't afraid of being shocked anymore.
Just then, Team Rocket fires two torpedoes at the paddle steamer, which sends Raichu flying into Kay's arms. Raichu starts to shock Kay, but she reassures it, saying that it was okay and that she isn't afraid of being shocked anymore. Team Rocket then appears on the boat. Ash tries to stop them, but Roger insists they comply to avoid destroying the Pokémon Showboat. With everyone tied up, Team Rocket goes to steal the performing Pokémon. As they do, Meowth notices Raichu crying and threatens it, only to get shocked instead. Hitmonchan attempts to intimidate Meowth and [[James]], but upon noticing Roger's eye movements, it pretends to agree with James.


Team Rocket then appears aboard the boat. Ash tries to stop them, but Roger insists to do what they say because they don't want the boat to be destroyed since it is their livelihood. Everyone on the boat is then seen tied up on the lower deck by Team Rocket. Team Rocket then leaves them to go and steal the performing Pokémon. {{TP|Team Rocket|Meowth}} told the performing Pokémon that he is their boss; he notices Raichu crying and threatens it not to do so, only to get shocked instead. Hitmonchan shows a frightening face towards Meowth and James, who express their wishes to get along. Upon noticing Roger's eye movements, Hitmonchan pretended to agree with James, but suddenly punches him back.  
The voice actors manage to get up, even with the ropes still around them, and distract Team Rocket by voicing over their Pokémon. The trick works, and Team Rocket is convinced; Meowth even sympathizes with them, knowing the struggle that talking Pokémon face. The trio soon finds themselves surrounded and are intimidated by the Pokémon's tough talk. Hitmonchan uses {{m|Fire Punch}} and burns James's face. James angrily sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, only for him to get devoured by it. [[Jessie]] then sends out [[James's Weezing]] and orders a {{m|Smokescreen}}, which chokes everyone on the ship, except for Ash and his friends, who break free from the ropes. James calls back Weezing and the smoke disperses. Ash and Tracey then confront Team Rocket with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Tracey|Marill}}. Meanwhile, the voice actors have broken free and Kay rushes over to her cowering Raichu. Everyone watches on in amazement as Kay then teams up with her Raichu and uses {{m|Mega Punch}} to blast Team Rocket off the boat.


The voice actors end up getting up with the ropes still around them and cause a distraction by voicing over the Pokémon Team Rocket is trying to steal, which they fall for as the Pokémon really being able to talk. Hitmonchan uses {{m|Fire Punch}} and burns James' face, which angers James further and he sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, only for him to get devoured by it. Jessie takes over the command, sends out {{TP|James|Weezing}} and orders it to use {{m|Smokescreen}};  which chokes everyone on the ship, except for Ash and friends who break free from the ropes. James calls back Weezing and the smoke disperses; Ash and Tracey appears to stop Team Rocket with {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Tracey|Marill}}. Kay then teams up with her Raichu and uses {{m|Mega Punch}} to blast Team Rocket off the boat.
As the boat stops at another island and prepares for the next show, Ash takes the time to call {{an|Professor Oak}} on the video-telephone about the floating theater. Just then, Kay runs out of the boat and informs Ash that Roger cannot perform in the show because he lost his voice from Team Rocket's earlier {{m|Smokescreen}}. Kay fills in for Roger's part, while Ash, his friends, and their Pokémon join the stage performance.
 
As the boat stops at another island and prepares for the next show Ash is seen talking to {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}} on the telephone about the floating theater. Just then Kay runs out of the boat and tells Ash that Roger can't perform in the show because he's lost his voice from Team Rocket's {{m|SmokeScreen}} earlier. Kay volunteers to fill in for Roger in the performance. Ash and his Pikachu then end up volunteering to help out in the show while Tracey's and Misty's Pokémon can both also be seen performing in the show, as well.


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
* [[Tracey's Marill]] uses {{m|Water Gun}} for the first time.
* [[Tracey's Marill]] uses {{m|Water Gun}} for the first time.
{{animeevents}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Roger]]
* [[Roger]]
* [[Kay]]
* [[Kay]]
* [[Len]]
* [[Len]]
* {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}
* {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP090.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP090.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Golduck}} (''U.S. and international''), {{p|Raichu}} ([[Kay]]'s) (''Japan'')
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Golduck}} (''US and international''), {{p|Raichu}} ([[Kay]]'s) (''Japan'')
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
====Showboat Pokémon====
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Kay]]'s)
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Kay]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Clefable}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Abra}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Chansey}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)
* {{p|Jynx}}
* {{p|Jynx}} ([[Roger]], [[Kay]], [[Len]], or {{OBP|Anne|EP090}}'s)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Jynx Foot.png|thumb|250px|Jynx's foot]]
[[File:Jynx Foot.png|thumb|200px|Jynx's foot]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: <!--Description here.-->
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: <!--Description here.-->
** Pokémon senryū summary: Free, Free; a freely flying {{p|Butterfree}}.
** Pokémon senryū summary: Free, Free; a freely flying {{p|Butterfree}}.
* This episode aired on the 2nd anniversary of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
* This episode aired on the second anniversary of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' in Japan.
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the popular saying, "{{wp|stage fright}}."
* This is the first episode in the English dub to use music from the English version of ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.
* The first lines of the poem that Kay recites are from ''{{wp|The Rime of the Ancient Mariner}}'' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
* This episode's English dub title is a reference to the popular saying "{{wp|stage fright}}".
* The part of the show where Hitmonchan and Machoke were fighting each other is a reference to the {{wp|Rocky}} movies.
* The first lines of the poem that [[Kay]] recites are from ''{{wp|The Rime of the Ancient Mariner}}'' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
* When Ash helps with the performance at the end of the episode, he remarks, "It's kinda hard to match the lip flaps, isn't it?" This is a reference to "{{wp|Audio to video synchronization|lip-flap}}," which is a problem faced by production companies such as [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] when dubbing anime.
* The scene where Hitmonchan and Machoke fight each other is a reference to the {{wp|Rocky}} movies.
* When Victreebel bites down to James's head, Jessie calls James's Weezing out instead of him and tells it to use {{m|SmokeScreen}}.
* When {{Ash}} helps with the performance at the end of the episode, he remarks, "It's kinda hard to match the lip flaps, isn't it?" This is a reference to "{{wp|Audio to video synchronization|lip-flap}}," which is a problem faced by production companies such as [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] when dubbing anime.
* In the last scene where all the Pokémon are dancing, ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'' was played in the background. In the English version, ''{{so|Pokémon World}}'' was played.
* When {{TP|James|Victreebel}} bites down to [[James]]'s head, [[Jessie]] calls [[James's Weezing]] out instead of him and tells it to use {{m|Smokescreen}}.
** The dancing scene is the only time a Jynx's feet have ever been seen.
* The dance scene at the end of the episode is the first and only time a {{p|Jynx}}'s feet have ever been seen.
* This is the first episode since [[EP084|its debut]] where [[Ash's Lapras]] does not appear.
* This is the first episode since [[EP084|its debut]] where [[Ash's Lapras]] does not appear.
* Despite the fact that both the preceding and succeeding episodes are included, this episode was missing from [[Netflix]] when [[S02]] was still available on Netflix, likely because of its [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|depiction of Jynx]].
* Despite the fact that both the preceding and succeeding episodes are included, this episode was missing from [[Netflix]] when [[S02]] was still available on Netflix, likely because of its [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|depiction of Jynx]]. It was also excluded from [[Pokémon TV]]. When the episode still had a presence on [[Pokémon.com]] before May 2014, the synopsis lacked pictures of Jynx.
** This episode is not played on [[Pokémon TV]], and the [[Pokémon.com]] synopsis lacks pictures of Jynx, likely due to this past controversy.
** It is also removed from the re-release of [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)|the Orange Islands DVD box set]].
** As of April 2013, it is removed from Pokémon.com entirely.
** In addition, it was skipped by Hungama TV and Disney XD in {{pmin|South Asia|India}} and was replaced by ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]''.
** It is also removed from the re-release of [[List of English language Adventures on the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)|the Orange Islands DVD box set]].
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book [[Raichu Shows Off]] follows the plot of this episode.
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book, "[[Raichu Shows Off]]" follows the plot of this episode.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the scene where Raichu shocks {{MTR}}, Meowth's Japanese voice can be heard in the English version.
* When Kay tells Ash and {{ashfr}} to be quiet, the bottom of {{an|Misty}}'s shorts is dark-blue instead of light-blue.
* At one point during the dancing scene Jynx's feet are colored in red.
* At one point during the dancing scene at the end of the episode, Jynx's feet are colored red.
* When Pikachu used {{m|Thunder}}, he used {{m|ThunderShock}} instead.
* In the English dub, when {{p|Raichu}} shocks {{MTR}}, Meowth's Japanese voice can be heard.
 
<gallery>
EP090 error.png|Misty's miscolored shorts
EP090 error 2.png|Jynx's miscolored foot
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the original version of the episode, Kay and Ash voiced over Raichu and Pikachu, respectively, using their normal voices. In the dubbed version, they used higher pitched, comedic voices.
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]
* In the original version of the episode, Kay and Ash voice over Raichu and {{AP|Pikachu}}, respectively, using their normal voices. In the dubbed version, they use higher pitched, comedic voices.
* {{so|Pokémon World}} replaces [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] as the song played during the dance scene at the end of the episode in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|مسرح البوكيمون|The Pokémon theater}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|跳吧！神奇寶貝豪華友輪|Jump! Pokémon Showboat}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|跳吧！神奇寶貝豪華友輪|Jump! Pokémon Showboat}}
|cs={{tt|Zápas na plovoucím divadle|A match on the floating theater}}
|cs={{tt|Zápas na plovoucím divadle|A match on the floating theater}}
|da={{tt|Farvel Psyduck|Farewell Psyduck}}
|da={{tt|Teaterdysten|The theatre battle}}
|nl=The Show Must Go On!
|nl=The Show Must Go On!
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|de=Theater, Theater...
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|hu={{tt|Ősbemutató|Ancient Performance}}
|it={{tt|Tutti in scena|Stage on}}
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|sv={{tt|Teaterbåten|The Theater Boat}}
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おどる！ポケモンショーボート！
Dance! Pokémon Showboat!
First broadcast
Japan April 1, 1999
United States February 12, 2000
English themes
Opening Pokémon World
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ライバル！
Ending タイプ・ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 葛谷直行 Naoyuki Kuzuya
Assistant director 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Animation director 梶浦紳一郎 Shin'ichirō Kajiura
Additional credits

Stage Fight! (Japanese: おどる！ポケモンショーボート！ Dance! Pokémon Showboat!) is the 90th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on April 1, 1999, and in the United States on February 12, 2000.

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Blurb

Ash, Misty, and Tracey buy tickets to the Pokémon Showboat, a wonderful carnival where Pokémon can speak and perform plays! A young actress from the performance has been having problems with her Raichu ever since it shocked her early in their relationship. Ash and Pikachu may be able to help. Of course, they'll have to deal with Team Rocket first, as they attempt to steal all the talking Pokémon.

Plot

As they continue exploring the Orange Islands, Ash and his friends stumble upon a floating theater called the Pokémon Showboat, where all of the actors, singers, and dancers are Pokémon. The three of them decide to see the show and enter the paddle steamer boat. They watch as Abra referees a boxing ring match between Hitmonchan and Machoke while Clefable watches. As the show comes to an end, Ash says that he guesses there are other Pokémon besides Meowth who can talk.

Suddenly, Togepi wanders off behind the stage. The others run after it and find out that the Pokémon in the performance were lip-syncing to human voice actors hidden backstage. A young actress named Kay appears and yells at the group to be quiet. As the performance ends with the Pokémon dancing on stage, Roger, a voice actor, asks Kay to send her Raichu out to the stage to dance with the other Pokémon. Raichu then appears from behind a box, but when Kay asks it to perform, it sits there sadly and refuses. Ash's group and the voice actors then sail to the next island, Kinnow Island. Ash thanks Roger for taking them along and asks if there is anything they could do in return. He replies that he would like Ash to teach Kay some pointers on how to become closer with her Raichu. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is pursuing the vessel in their Magikarp submarine and plot on stealing the performing Pokémon.

Back on the floating theater, Ash is trying to teach Kay how to get along with her Pokémon. He asks her to show him a performance with her and Raichu, which she does, but Raichu continues to do nothing. Ash then tries to give Raichu some words of encouragement but ends up getting shocked in the process. Later on, Ash tries to talk to Kay about Raichu. Kay blames herself for Raichu not wanting to perform. She explains that when she first met Raichu, the Electric-type approached her, and in its excitement, it nearly shocked her. Kay reacted instinctively and threw Raichu off her and into some crates. Since then, Raichu was too nervous to perform with Kay because it could sense Kay's fears of being shocked again.

Just then, Team Rocket fires two torpedoes at the paddle steamer, which sends Raichu flying into Kay's arms. Raichu starts to shock Kay, but she reassures it, saying that it was okay and that she isn't afraid of being shocked anymore. Team Rocket then appears on the boat. Ash tries to stop them, but Roger insists they comply to avoid destroying the Pokémon Showboat. With everyone tied up, Team Rocket goes to steal the performing Pokémon. As they do, Meowth notices Raichu crying and threatens it, only to get shocked instead. Hitmonchan attempts to intimidate Meowth and James, but upon noticing Roger's eye movements, it pretends to agree with James.

The voice actors manage to get up, even with the ropes still around them, and distract Team Rocket by voicing over their Pokémon. The trick works, and Team Rocket is convinced; Meowth even sympathizes with them, knowing the struggle that talking Pokémon face. The trio soon finds themselves surrounded and are intimidated by the Pokémon's tough talk. Hitmonchan uses Fire Punch and burns James's face. James angrily sends out Victreebel, only for him to get devoured by it. Jessie then sends out James's Weezing and orders a Smokescreen, which chokes everyone on the ship, except for Ash and his friends, who break free from the ropes. James calls back Weezing and the smoke disperses. Ash and Tracey then confront Team Rocket with Pikachu and Marill. Meanwhile, the voice actors have broken free and Kay rushes over to her cowering Raichu. Everyone watches on in amazement as Kay then teams up with her Raichu and uses Mega Punch to blast Team Rocket off the boat.

As the boat stops at another island and prepares for the next show, Ash takes the time to call Professor Oak on the video-telephone about the floating theater. Just then, Kay runs out of the boat and informs Ash that Roger cannot perform in the show because he lost his voice from Team Rocket's earlier Smokescreen. Kay fills in for Roger's part, while Ash, his friends, and their Pokémon join the stage performance.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Golduck (US and international), Raichu (Kay's) (Japan)

Trivia

Jynx's foot

Errors

  • When Kay tells Ash and his friends to be quiet, the bottom of Misty's shorts is dark-blue instead of light-blue.
  • At one point during the dancing scene at the end of the episode, Jynx's feet are colored red.
  • In the English dub, when Raichu shocks Meowth, Meowth's Japanese voice can be heard.
  • Misty's miscolored shorts

    Misty's miscolored shorts

  • Jynx's miscolored foot

    Jynx's miscolored foot

Dub edits

In other languages



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