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'''The Needs of the Three!''' (Japanese: '''アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット！''' ''{{tt|Agnome|Azelf}}, {{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}, {{tt|Emrit|Mesprit}}!'') is the 151st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 617th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with [[DP152]] on November 12, 2009, and in the United States on April 3, 2010.
'''The Needs of the Three!''' (Japanese: '''アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット！''' ''{{tt|Agnome|Azelf}}, {{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}, {{tt|Emrit|Mesprit}}!'') is the 151st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 617th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with [[DP152]] on November 12, 2009, and in the United States on April 3, 2010.


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In a dream-like world, as {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} are greeted by the {{an|Lake guardians|lake trio}}. Suddenly, the dream world darkens as the lake trio runs away from a dark energy. Though Ash and {{ashfr}} pursue, the energy bands catch up to the lake trio. Ash and his friends suddenly wake up, realizing that they all had the same dream.
In a dream-like world, as {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} are greeted by the {{an|Lake guardians|lake trio}}. Suddenly, the dream world darkens as the lake trio runs away from a dark energy. Though Ash and {{ashfr}} pursue, the energy bands catch up to the lake trio. Ash and his friends suddenly wake up, realizing that they all had the same dream.


The next day at [[Lake Valor]], [[J]]'s ship appears from its cloaking field and opens its ventral hatch, preparing the Galactic Bomb. {{Gary}} and his {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}} spot the ship and reports to [[Professor Rowan]] over his radio. In [[Sandgem Town]], the Professor confirms through a live feed from his lab and decides to alert [[Yuzo]] and [[Professor Carolina]] at [[Lake Verity|Lakes Verity]] and [[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]. Gary tries to stop the ship with {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, but [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] intervenes with a {{m|Dark Pulse}}, putting himself between Gary and J. Umbreon attempts to use {{m|Psychic}}, but Toxicroak quickly stops Umbreon with an {{m|X-Scissor}} attack before Umbreon can attack. Meanwhile, J sends the order to release the bomb. It descends into the lake's depths and explodes into a brilliant blue light, affecting {{p|Azelf}}. At the same time, Ash feels a sharp pain in his head, knowing that Azelf was affected and connects it to their dream. The bomb creates a gap in the lake, revealing an orb of blue light at the lake's bottom. [[Saturn]] mentions that the bomb was made from the [[Veilstone City]] meteorite and can open a hole in space connecting to where the lake trio’s unique [[dimension]]. While Professor Rowan fills Ash and his friends in on the situation at Lake Valor, while both Yuzo and Carolina notes activity from their locations. Back at the lake, Gary and Saturn observe the event, as J rides out on her {{TP|J|Salamence}}.  
The next day at [[Lake Valor]], [[J]]'s ship appears from its cloaking field and opens its ventral hatch, preparing the Galactic Bomb. {{Gary}} and his {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}} spot the ship and reports to [[Professor Rowan]] over his radio. In [[Sandgem Town]], the Professor confirms through a live feed from his lab and decides to alert [[Yuzo]] and [[Professor Carolina]] at [[Lake Verity|Lakes Verity]] and [[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]. Gary tries to stop the ship with {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, but [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] intervenes with a {{m|Dark Pulse}}, putting himself between Gary and J. Umbreon attempts to use {{m|Psychic}}, but Toxicroak quickly stops Umbreon with an {{m|X-Scissor}} attack before the former can attack. Meanwhile, J sends the order to release the bomb. It descends into the lake's depths and explodes into a brilliant blue light, affecting {{p|Azelf}}. At the same time, Ash feels a sharp pain in his head, knowing that Azelf was affected and connects it to their dream. The bomb creates a gap in the lake, revealing an orb of blue light at the lake's bottom. [[Saturn]] mentions to a stunned Gary that the bomb was made from the [[Veilstone City]] meteorite and can open a hole in space connecting to where the lake trio's unique [[dimension]]. Saturn exposits that the lake trio don't actually ''live'' in the three lakes - they merely observe the world through a portal to their dimension that ''looks'' like a lake. While Professor Rowan fills Ash and his friends in on the situation at Lake Valor, while both Yuzo and Carolina notes activity from their locations. Back at the lake, Gary and Saturn observe the event, as J rides out on her {{TP|J|Salamence}}.  


Gary tries to intervene again with Electivire's {{m|Thunder}}, but a {{m|Poison Jab}} from Toxicroak stops that attempt. The {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s send out many {{p|Golbat}} to aid J as her Salamence fires {{m|Hyper Beam}} at the blue orb. The orb brightens and disappears, revealing the lake guardian Azelf. Surrounded by Golbat, Azelf fires {{m|Extrasensory}} to take them down, as they try to hit with {{m|Supersonic}}. Azelf dodges them, but Salamence blocks Azelf. J fires her bracelet at Azelf, and although it tries to block with Extrasensory, both attacks go through each other. While J and Salamence take the hit, Azelf is turned to stone and placed on a capture plate. Almost instantly, Ash feels the pain and they decide to head out. Back at [[Team Galactic HQ]], [[Cyrus]] and [[Charon]] observe the live events on screen as Cyrus recites the key part of the legend, revealing that if one of the lake trio members fall, the others would appear in short order. As predicted, his scouts at the other lakes report brief sighting of the other lake guardians. Dawn and Brock both feel the cries of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Uxie}}, and after talking with Rowan, decide to head to Lake Valor. Outside, {{an|Cynthia}} pulls up in a {{wp|Sport utility vehicle|SUV}}. While Saturn takes the captured Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit arrive on scene, noticing their fallen comrade and try to free Azelf with Extrasensory attacks, but are forced to dodge {{TP|Mars|Purugly}}'s {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{p|Skuntank}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} attacks. [[Jupiter]] and [[Mars]] have the Golbat attack. Both proceed to dodge before launching dual {{m|Future Sight}} attacks. The attacks go into the sky and dissipate, before J uses her bracelet to freeze Mesprit. Uxie fires another Extrasensory attack, cracking J's goggles. While Uxie smirks, J hits Uxie with the bracelet, freezing the final member of the lake trio, completing her mission.
Gary tries to intervene again with Electivire's {{m|Thunder}}, but a {{m|Poison Jab}} from Toxicroak stops that attempt. The {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s send out numerous {{p|Golbat}} to aid J as her Salamence fires {{m|Hyper Beam}} at the blue orb. The orb brightens and disappears, revealing the lake guardian Azelf. Surrounded by Golbat, Azelf fires {{m|Extrasensory}} to take them down, as they try to hit with {{m|Supersonic}}. Azelf dodges them, but Salamence blocks Azelf. J fires her bracelet at Azelf, and although it tries to block with Extrasensory, both attacks go through each other. While J and Salamence take the hit, Azelf is turned to stone and placed on a capture plate. Almost instantly, Ash feels the pain and they decide to head out. Back at [[Team Galactic HQ]], [[Cyrus]] and [[Charon]] observe the live events on screen as Cyrus recites the key part of the legend, revealing that if one of the lake trio members should fall, the others would appear in short order to restore balance. As predicted, his scouts at the other lakes report brief sighting of the other lake guardians. Dawn and Brock both feel the cries of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Uxie}}, and after talking with Rowan, decide to head to Lake Valor. Outside, {{an|Cynthia}} pulls up in her {{wp|Sport utility vehicle|SUV}}, telling the heroes to get in. While Saturn takes the captured Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit arrive on scene, noticing their fallen comrade and try to free Azelf with Extrasensory attacks, but are forced to dodge {{TP|Mars|Purugly}}'s {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{p|Skuntank}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} attacks. [[Jupiter]] and [[Mars]] have the Golbat attack. Both proceed to dodge before launching dual {{m|Future Sight}} attacks. The attacks go into the sky and dissipate, before J uses her bracelet to freeze Mesprit. Uxie fires another Extrasensory attack, cracking J's goggles. While Uxie smirks, J hits Uxie with the bracelet, freezing the final member of the lake trio, completing her mission.


Ash and his friends race to Lake Valor in Cynthia's SUV. Dawn and Brock also begin to feel sharp pain as Cynthia informs them that [[Looker]] is on [[Mt. Coronet]] and they need to contact him. Back at Lake Valor, Gary watches helplessly as Team Galactic takes the lake trio. J and Salamence debrief and head back to their ship, preparing to head back to base. Suddenly, the Future Sight attacks strike and knock out the ship's engines, sending it into the whirlpool. Inside, J and her crew brace as the ship hits the edge of the whirlpool and takes on water, the glass ports breaking and the ship descending into the depths before creating a huge explosion. Team Galactic makes their getaway in their chopper, leaving a frustrated Gary behind.
Ash and his friends race to Lake Valor in Cynthia's SUV. Dawn and Brock also begin to feel sharp pain, knowing that Mesprit and Uxie have been captured. as Cynthia informs them that are going to meet with [[Looker]], who is currently investigating on [[Mount Coronet]]. Back at Lake Valor, Gary watches helplessly as Team Galactic takes the lake trio. J and Salamence debrief and head back to their ship, preparing to head back to base. Suddenly, the Future Sight attacks strike and knock out the ship's engines, sending it into the whirlpool. Mars and Jupiter are stunned by the scene, while Saturn shakily notes how frightening the power of the lake trio is. Inside, J and her crew scramble to maintain control, but are unable to as the ship hits the edge of the whirlpool and takes on water, the glass ports breaking and the ship descending into the depths before creating a huge explosion. Team Galactic makes their getaway in their chopper, leaving Gary behind, who punches the ground in frustration.


{{TRT}} rides in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] towards Mt. Coronet looking for Team Galactic. They spot Looker on the ground and land to meet him. Looker informs them about the situation and tries to keep them quiet, wanting to stop them. Team Rocket decides to help. They notice Team Galactic security and plan to use a mimic [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]] to get in.
{{TRT}} rides in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] towards Mount Coronet looking for Team Galactic but are frustrated with their lack of progress. They spot Looker on the ground and land to meet him. Looker informs them about the situation and tries to keep them quiet, wanting to stop them. Team Rocket decides to help. They notice Team Galactic security and plan to use a mimic [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]] to get in. Though initially surprised, Looker is impressed, adding that he isn't to be outdone in the disguise department.


Meanwhile, Cynthia drives Ash and his friends as Rowan informs Ash that Gary is okay, but Team Galactic got away. Cynthia brings up the {{DL|Celestic Town|Celestic Ruins}} and mentions that Team Galactic has everything needed to summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, possibly unlocking powers beyond their comprehension. At Team Galactic's HQ, Charon starts his experiment as the others watch. The [[Red Chain]] fragments are put into the stasis cells holding the lake trio, embedding the fragments on their foreheads and removing them from freeze, painfully drawing their power, which sends waves of pain through Ash and his friends. Suddenly, Ash and his friends are {{m|Teleport}}ed out of Cynthia's SUV, causing her to stop, and directly into Team Galactic HQ, stunning everyone. They notice the imprisoned lake trio as [[Brock's Croagunk]] comes out, ready to battle its rival, Saturn's Toxicroak. Mars and Jupiter summon Purugly and Skuntank, and everyone is ready to fight, but Cyrus calmly calls them out about human emotion hampering human advancement. Ash and his friends notice and find out that he is the leader of Team Galactic. Cyrus openly announces his intentions and plans to create a new world, Ash and his friends are not going to stand for it. Despite being surrounded, Ash and his friends decide to fight, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} attacking the stasis cells while Croagunk attacks Toxicroak.
Meanwhile, Cynthia drives Ash and his friends as Rowan informs Ash that Gary is okay, but Team Galactic got away. Rowan advises the four to be careful and hangs up. Cynthia brings up the image depicted in the fresco at the {{DL|Celestic Town|Celestic Ruins}} and mentions that Team Galactic has everything needed to summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, possibly unlocking powers beyond their comprehension. At Team Galactic's HQ, Charon starts his experiment as the others watch. The [[Red Chain]] fragments are put into the stasis cells holding the lake trio, embedding the fragments on their foreheads and removing them from freeze, painfully drawing their power, which sends waves of pain through Ash and his friends. Cynthia instantly recognizes what is occurring, the three wail in agony about how much more intense their pain is compared to earlier. Suddenly, Ash and his friends are {{m|Teleport}}ed out of Cynthia's SUV, causing her to stop, and directly into Team Galactic HQ, stunning everyone. They notice the imprisoned lake trio as [[Brock's Croagunk]] comes out, ready to battle his rival, Saturn's Toxicroak. Mars and Jupiter summon Purugly and Skuntank, and everyone is ready to fight, but Cyrus calmly calls them out about human emotion hampering human advancement. Ash and his friends notice and are incensed that he has been the leader of Team Galactic all along. As Cyrus openly announces his intentions and plans to create a new world, Ash and his friends become infuriated at all the damage that Cyrus's vision has inflicted upon the world and Pokémon. Despite being surrounded, Ash and his friends decide to fight, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} destroying the stasis cells while Croagunk attacks Toxicroak.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* {{an|Cynthia}}
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* [[J]]
* [[J]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s
* [[J's henchmen]]
* [[J's henchmen]]


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* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}})
* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}})
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s)
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}})
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}})
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] following this episode due to it being shown immediately before [[DP152]].
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] following this episode due to it being shown immediately before [[DP152]].
* During the title card sequence in the Japanese version, the title card music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is played instead of the normal music.
* During the [[title card]] sequence in the Japanese version, the title card music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is played instead of the normal music.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are played during this episode.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are played during this episode.
* This is the first time that {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, and {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}} appear in their physical forms. They previously appeared as projected souls in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', respectively.
* This is the first time that {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, and {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}} appear in their physical forms. They previously appeared as projected souls in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', respectively.
* In the Japanese version, the title card is read by {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}}.
* In the Japanese version, the title card is read by {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}}.
* In this episode, [[J]] used a Galactic Bomb on [[Lake Valor]], which is what [[Saturn]] did in the {{pkmn|games}}.
* In this episode, [[J]] uses a Galactic Bomb on [[Lake Valor]], which is what [[Saturn]] did in the {{pkmn|games}}.
* Despite sharing the same name in both Japanese and English, Uxie has two different voice actors for both languages.
* Despite sharing the same name in both Japanese and English, Uxie has two different voice actors for both languages.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode. They do, however, recite one of its lines when meeting [[Looker]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* [[Gary's Umbreon]] looks much larger than it actually is in one scene.
* [[Gary's Umbreon]] appears much larger than it actually is in one scene.
* During this episode, both Mesprit and Uxie use {{m|Teleport}}, a move [[Anime move errors|neither can legally learn]].
* During this episode, both Mesprit and Uxie use {{m|Teleport}}, a move [[Animated series move errors|neither can legally learn]].


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, Cynthia and Charon refer to the Lake Guardians as "the Pokémon known as Gods." In the English dub, Cynthia calls them "Legendary", and Charon calls them "the core substance of the universe."
* In the original Japanese version, {{an|Cynthia}} and [[Charon]] refer to the lake guardians as "the Pokémon known as Gods". In the English dub, Cynthia calls them "{{pkmn2|Legendary}}", and Charon calls them "the core substance of the universe". This was likely done to avoid the religious connotations.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|亞克諾姆、由克希、艾姆利多！|Azelf, Uxie, Mesprit!}}
|cs={{tt|Síla a volání třech!|The power and calling of three}}
|cs={{tt|Síla a volání třech|The power and calling of three}}
|da={{tt|For Legendens Pokémon!|For the Legendary Pokémon!}}
|da={{tt|For Legendens Pokémon!|For the Legendary Pokémon!}}
|nl={{tt|De noodkreet van het trio!|Cry of Distress of the Trio!}}
|nl={{tt|De noodkreet van het trio!|Cry of Distress of the Trio!}}
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|ro={{tt|Cei 3 Pokémoni Legendari|The 3 Legendary Pokémon}}
|ro={{tt|Cei 3 Pokémoni Legendari|The 3 Legendary Pokémon}}
|ko={{tt|아그놈! 유크시! 엠라이트!|Azelf! Uxie! Mesprit!}}
|ko={{tt|아그놈! 유크시! 엠라이트!|Azelf! Uxie! Mesprit!}}
|ru={{tt|Спасая водное трио!|Rescuing the water trio!}}
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Latest revision as of 22:37, 3 September 2024

← DP150 : Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP152 : The Battle Finale of Legend! →
The Needs of the Three!
DP151.png
DP151   EP617
アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット！
Agnome, Yuxie, Emrit!
First broadcast
Japan November 12, 2009
United States April 3, 2010
English themes
Opening Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ハイタッチ！ 2009
Ending ドッチ～ニョ？
Credits
Animation OLM
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 山田浩之 Hiroyuki Yamada
Assistant director 渡辺正彦 Masahiko Watanabe
Animation director 夏目久仁彦 Kunihiko Natsume
Additional credits
  • Screenshots on Filb.de
  • Earlier reports credited Makoto Shinjō alongside Kunihiko Natsume as animation director.

The Needs of the Three! (Japanese: アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット！ Agnome, Yuxie, Emrit!) is the 151st episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 617th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with DP152 on November 12, 2009, and in the United States on April 3, 2010.

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Blurb

Ash, Brock, and Dawn all seem to be having the same dream, in which the three Legendary Pokémon Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie are calling them and asking them for help. When Pokémon Hunter J arrives at Lake Valor to catch Azelf on Team Galactic's behalf, Gary Oak is there to try and stop them. Unfortunately, Gary is unsuccessful, and Hunter J takes Azelf as a prisoner! Legend says that if one of the three Legendary Pokémon is taken hostage, the other two will appear. True enough-Mesprit and Uxie show up as soon as Azelf is captured. A powerful battle ensues, but Hunter J ultimately manages to capture all three Legendary Pokémon, and then gives the trio to Team Galactic. As Hunter J attempts to leave, Mesprit and Uxie unleash a powerful Future Sight attack, and Hunter J's ship goes down in flames.

Team Galactic now has everything it needs to call forth the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia. The process causes great pain to Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie, as well as to Ash, Dawn, and Brock, who seem to be psychically connected to the three Legendary Pokémon. But Ash refuses to allow Team Galactic to continue, and our heroes begin a massive assault against them. The epic battle is just about to begin!

Plot

In a dream-like world, as Ash, Dawn, and Brock are greeted by the lake trio. Suddenly, the dream world darkens as the lake trio runs away from a dark energy. Though Ash and his friends pursue, the energy bands catch up to the lake trio. Ash and his friends suddenly wake up, realizing that they all had the same dream.

The next day at Lake Valor, J's ship appears from its cloaking field and opens its ventral hatch, preparing the Galactic Bomb. Gary and his Umbreon spot the ship and reports to Professor Rowan over his radio. In Sandgem Town, the Professor confirms through a live feed from his lab and decides to alert Yuzo and Professor Carolina at Lakes Verity and Acuity. Gary tries to stop the ship with Electivire, but Saturn's Toxicroak intervenes with a Dark Pulse, putting himself between Gary and J. Umbreon attempts to use Psychic, but Toxicroak quickly stops Umbreon with an X-Scissor attack before the former can attack. Meanwhile, J sends the order to release the bomb. It descends into the lake's depths and explodes into a brilliant blue light, affecting Azelf. At the same time, Ash feels a sharp pain in his head, knowing that Azelf was affected and connects it to their dream. The bomb creates a gap in the lake, revealing an orb of blue light at the lake's bottom. Saturn mentions to a stunned Gary that the bomb was made from the Veilstone City meteorite and can open a hole in space connecting to where the lake trio's unique dimension. Saturn exposits that the lake trio don't actually live in the three lakes - they merely observe the world through a portal to their dimension that looks like a lake. While Professor Rowan fills Ash and his friends in on the situation at Lake Valor, while both Yuzo and Carolina notes activity from their locations. Back at the lake, Gary and Saturn observe the event, as J rides out on her Salamence.

Gary tries to intervene again with Electivire's Thunder, but a Poison Jab from Toxicroak stops that attempt. The Team Galactic Grunts send out numerous Golbat to aid J as her Salamence fires Hyper Beam at the blue orb. The orb brightens and disappears, revealing the lake guardian Azelf. Surrounded by Golbat, Azelf fires Extrasensory to take them down, as they try to hit with Supersonic. Azelf dodges them, but Salamence blocks Azelf. J fires her bracelet at Azelf, and although it tries to block with Extrasensory, both attacks go through each other. While J and Salamence take the hit, Azelf is turned to stone and placed on a capture plate. Almost instantly, Ash feels the pain and they decide to head out. Back at Team Galactic HQ, Cyrus and Charon observe the live events on screen as Cyrus recites the key part of the legend, revealing that if one of the lake trio members should fall, the others would appear in short order to restore balance. As predicted, his scouts at the other lakes report brief sighting of the other lake guardians. Dawn and Brock both feel the cries of Mesprit and Uxie, and after talking with Rowan, decide to head to Lake Valor. Outside, Cynthia pulls up in her SUV, telling the heroes to get in. While Saturn takes the captured Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit arrive on scene, noticing their fallen comrade and try to free Azelf with Extrasensory attacks, but are forced to dodge Purugly's Shadow Ball and Skuntank's Flamethrower attacks. Jupiter and Mars have the Golbat attack. Both proceed to dodge before launching dual Future Sight attacks. The attacks go into the sky and dissipate, before J uses her bracelet to freeze Mesprit. Uxie fires another Extrasensory attack, cracking J's goggles. While Uxie smirks, J hits Uxie with the bracelet, freezing the final member of the lake trio, completing her mission.

Ash and his friends race to Lake Valor in Cynthia's SUV. Dawn and Brock also begin to feel sharp pain, knowing that Mesprit and Uxie have been captured. as Cynthia informs them that are going to meet with Looker, who is currently investigating on Mount Coronet. Back at Lake Valor, Gary watches helplessly as Team Galactic takes the lake trio. J and Salamence debrief and head back to their ship, preparing to head back to base. Suddenly, the Future Sight attacks strike and knock out the ship's engines, sending it into the whirlpool. Mars and Jupiter are stunned by the scene, while Saturn shakily notes how frightening the power of the lake trio is. Inside, J and her crew scramble to maintain control, but are unable to as the ship hits the edge of the whirlpool and takes on water, the glass ports breaking and the ship descending into the depths before creating a huge explosion. Team Galactic makes their getaway in their chopper, leaving Gary behind, who punches the ground in frustration.

Team Rocket rides in their balloon towards Mount Coronet looking for Team Galactic but are frustrated with their lack of progress. They spot Looker on the ground and land to meet him. Looker informs them about the situation and tries to keep them quiet, wanting to stop them. Team Rocket decides to help. They notice Team Galactic security and plan to use a mimic disguise to get in. Though initially surprised, Looker is impressed, adding that he isn't to be outdone in the disguise department.

Meanwhile, Cynthia drives Ash and his friends as Rowan informs Ash that Gary is okay, but Team Galactic got away. Rowan advises the four to be careful and hangs up. Cynthia brings up the image depicted in the fresco at the Celestic Ruins and mentions that Team Galactic has everything needed to summon Dialga and Palkia, possibly unlocking powers beyond their comprehension. At Team Galactic's HQ, Charon starts his experiment as the others watch. The Red Chain fragments are put into the stasis cells holding the lake trio, embedding the fragments on their foreheads and removing them from freeze, painfully drawing their power, which sends waves of pain through Ash and his friends. Cynthia instantly recognizes what is occurring, the three wail in agony about how much more intense their pain is compared to earlier. Suddenly, Ash and his friends are Teleported out of Cynthia's SUV, causing her to stop, and directly into Team Galactic HQ, stunning everyone. They notice the imprisoned lake trio as Brock's Croagunk comes out, ready to battle his rival, Saturn's Toxicroak. Mars and Jupiter summon Purugly and Skuntank, and everyone is ready to fight, but Cyrus calmly calls them out about human emotion hampering human advancement. Ash and his friends notice and are incensed that he has been the leader of Team Galactic all along. As Cyrus openly announces his intentions and plans to create a new world, Ash and his friends become infuriated at all the damage that Cyrus's vision has inflicted upon the world and Pokémon. Despite being surrounded, Ash and his friends decide to fight, Pikachu and Piplup destroying the stasis cells while Croagunk attacks Toxicroak.

Major events

J's ship sinking into Lake Valor
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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

The lake guardians inside Team Galactic HQ

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • In the original Japanese version, Cynthia and Charon refer to the lake guardians as "the Pokémon known as Gods". In the English dub, Cynthia calls them "Legendary", and Charon calls them "the core substance of the universe". This was likely done to avoid the religious connotations.

In other languages



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