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'''A Chansey Operation''' (Japanese: '''ラッキーのカルテ''' ''{{tt|Lucky|Chansey}}'s Clinical Records'') is the 47th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 4, 1998, and in the United States on March 6, 1999.  
'''A Chansey Operation''' (Japanese: '''ラッキーのカルテ''' ''{{tt|Lucky|Chansey}}'s Clinical Records'') is the 47th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 4, 1998, and in the United States on March 6, 1999.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily more and more pained. It seems there's nothing left to do but take Pikachu to a Pokémon Center immediately. Ash takes off running, carrying Pikachu over his shoulder, but the Pokémon Center is quite a distance away. Ash decides to take Pikachu to a nearby emergency room, but when he arrives, a sign hangs on the hospital door coldly stating, Hospital Closed Today. Is there any help for Pikachu?</i>
<i>As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily more and more pained. It seems there's nothing left to do but take Pikachu to a Pokémon Center immediately. Ash takes off running, carrying Pikachu over his shoulder, but the Pokémon Center is quite a distance away. Ash decides to take Pikachu to a nearby emergency room, but when he arrives, a sign hangs on the hospital door coldly stating, Hospital Closed Today. Is there any help for Pikachu?</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The scene opens on {{AP|Pikachu}} climbing in a tree. All of a sudden, something gets stuck in Pikachu's throat after he has been looking through the tree, evident by Pikachu's voice sounding weird. {{an|Brock}} quickly suggests that they take Pikachu to see a doctor. They run down the path to look for a [[Pokémon Center]], but there isn't one for miles. They eventually reach a hospital for humans and ask for help from a doctor. The doctor ([[Dr. Proctor]]) doesn't pay much attention to {{Ash}}'s pleas, but when {{an|Misty}} starts pleading the doctor gives in, saying that he can't resist a pretty face. Thinking Misty is the one in need of help, the doctor asks her what the problem was. After explaining that Pikachu was the sick one, Ash once again asks for help. Although a hospital for humans, the doctor agrees to help; however, the doctor refuses at first. After checking on Pikachu, the doctor states that there is something stuck in Pikachu's throat. The doctor manages to remove the thing in his throat, which happens to be an apple; Pikachu is now okay.
{{AP|Pikachu}} is climbing in a tree when something gets stuck in his throat. {{an|Brock}} quickly suggests that they take Pikachu to see a doctor. They search for a [[Pokémon Center]], but there isn't one for miles. They eventually reach a hospital for humans and ask for help from a doctor. They find one, [[Dr. Proctor]] but the doctor doesn't pay much attention to {{Ash}}'s pleas. However, when {{an|Misty}} starts pleading, the doctor gives in, stating that he can't resist a pretty face. Thinking Misty is the one in need of help, the doctor asks her what the problem was. After explaining that Pikachu was the sick one, Ash once again asks for help. Although a hospital for humans, the doctor reluctantly agrees to help. After checking on Pikachu, the doctor manages to remove the object from his throat, which is revealed to be an apple.


The phone then starts ringing; the doctor refuses to answer, saying he's "off duty". Brock answers the call and he learns that it's [[Nurse Joy]]. She informs the group that there has been a violent accident involving a truck of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} stolen by {{TRT}}, and the Pokémon are in dire need of medical attention. With the Pokémon Center at full capacity, the extra room of the hospital is needed. Instead of giving Nurse Joy a serious answer, he asks her out, making her angry. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are at the scene of the accident, with [[Jessie]] blaming [[James]] for the accident. {{MTR}} is feeling down because the charm on his head is missing. Back at the hospital, the doctor gives everyone their uniforms and equipment, saying that he needs their help because he is short on staff. When the injured Pokémon arrive on stretchers pushed by {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}, everyone starts working. Ash calls out his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to hold down {{p|Cubone}} who keeps on struggling in pain. Misty comforts it and successfully calms it down. Dr. Proctor says that Misty is a natural.  
The phone then starts ringing; when the doctor refuses to answer, saying he is off duty, Brock answers for him and learns it is [[Nurse Joy]]. She informs the group that there has been a violent accident involving a truck of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} stolen by {{TRT}}, and the Pokémon are in dire need of medical attention. With the Pokémon Center at full capacity, the extra room in the hospital is needed. Instead of giving Nurse Joy a serious answer, Brock asks her out, making her angry. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is at the scene of the accident, with [[Jessie]] blaming [[James]] for the accident, while {{MTR}} is feeling down because the charm on his head is missing. Back at the hospital, the doctor gives hospital uniforms to Ash and {{ashfr}} to wear, as well as medical equipment, saying that he needs their help due to a staff shortage. When the injured Pokémon arrive on stretchers pushed by {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}, everyone starts working. Ash calls out his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to hold down {{p|Cubone}}, who is struggling in pain. Misty then comforts it and successfully calms it down.


Team Rocket comes in, bringing more patients, namely Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and a {{p|Raticate}}. The doctor proceeds by asking Jessie out for some pizza. Jessie is impressed with the doctor. Ash tells the doctor not to help Team Rocket, but Dr. Proctor explains that it was his job to heal, not to judge. Meowth is still stressing over the loss of his charm; Chansey tries to cheer him up, but does not succeed.
Team Rocket comes in, bringing more patients, namely [[Jessie's Arbok]] and a {{p|Raticate}}. The doctor asks Jessie on a date and she is impressed, but Ash urges the doctor not to help Team Rocket. However, Dr. Proctor explains that it is his job to heal, not to judge.
Everyone is busy helping all the injured Pokémon, even Jessie and James pitch in. They are all working together diligently. They help Pokémon such as a {{p|Pinsir}}, a {{p|Weepinbell}}, a {{p|Voltorb}}, a {{p|Hitmonlee}}, a {{p|Nidoking}}, a {{p|Sandslash}}, a {{p|Parasect}}, and [[James's Weezing]]. There is a hyper {{p|Dodrio}} in need of untangling, so the doctor prepares an anesthetic injection, as to calm it down. The Dodrio lunges at Dr. Proctor, causing the doctor to inadvertently stab himself with the injection. The doctor then falls asleep. With no doctor on hand, Ash decides to weaken Dodrio with his own Pokémon. He has {{AP|Squirtle}} use {{m|Water Gun}} followed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Caught up in the moment, Ash pulls out a {{ball|Poké}} to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]] the Pokémon. Ash is stopped by Brock, who reminds him that they want to help Dodrio, not catch it.  


Later, while treatment is still going on, Jessie and James decide that they are going to steal all of the injured Pokémon. They take off the uniforms and start reciting [[Team Rocket mottos|their motto]]. They didn't manage to finish it because Meowth unexpectedly interrupts them, still wanting his charm. Jessie and James try to hold back Ash, Misty and Brock with a "stretcher catcher" contraption. Chansey faces James, who threatens Ash with a big needle. Jessie commands Arbok and James commands Weezing to attack Chansey, but they didn't budge one bit. Dr. Proctor, who has just awoken, states that Arbok and Weezing will not attack Chansey because they were cared for by it when they were injured. Getting angry, Jessie throws a beaker at him, but Dr. Proctor simply cuts it in half using a scalpel. Dr. Proctor then shows them his "arsenal" that's in his doctor's coat. His "arsenal" consists of sharp tools, such as shots, scissors, and scalpels. Ash and his friends are freed by the Chansey. Team Rocket runs out of the building being chased by the "stretcher catchers" Ash and his friends had pushed their way. Team Rocket ends up "blasting off again" when the Voltorb that James snuck away with {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}}. Upon landing, the charm on Meowth's head pops out of its head (where it had been all along), making him very happy.  
Everyone, including Jessie and James, work collaboratively to help all the injured Pokémon. There is a {{p|Dodrio}} in need of untangling, so the doctor prepares an anesthetic injection to calm it down. The Dodrio lunges at Dr. Proctor, causing the doctor to inadvertently stab himself with the anesthetic needle and fall asleep. With no doctor on hand, Ash decides to weaken Dodrio with his own Pokémon. He has {{AP|Squirtle}} use {{m|Water Gun}} followed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Caught up in the moment, Ash pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}} to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Pokémon, though Brock intervenes, reminding Ash that they are there to help the Pokémon, not catch them.


With the Pokémon all treated, Dr. Proctor tell Ash and his friends that they should be doctors and asks them if they want to stay and train. Misty states her interest in becoming a doctor but she still has a lot to learn about [[Water (type)|water Pokémon]]. Ash and friends then bid farewell to the good doctor and continue on their journey.
Later, Jessie and James decide that they are going to steal all of the injured Pokémon. They take off their hospital uniforms and start reciting their {{motto}}. However, Meowth unexpectedly interrupts them, still mourning the loss of his charm. Jessie and James try to hold back Ash and his friends with a "stretcher catcher" contraption. Chansey faces James, who threatens Ash with a big needle. Jessie and James command Arbok and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to attack Chansey, but the Pokémon refuse. Dr. Proctor, who has just awoken, states that Arbok and Weezing will not attack Chansey because they were cared for by it when they were injured. Getting angry, Jessie throws a beaker at him, but Dr. Proctor simply cuts it in half using a scalpel. Dr. Proctor then shows them his arsenal of sharp tools, such as shots, scissors, and scalpels. Ash and his friends are freed by the Chansey. Team Rocket runs out of the building being chased by the "stretcher catchers" that Ash and his friends had pushed their way. Team Rocket then end up blasting off when the Voltorb that James sneaked away with {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}}. Upon landing, Meowth is ecstatic to find his charm pop out of his head, where it had been all along.
 
With all the Pokémon successfully treated, Dr. Proctor suggests that Ash and his friends become doctors, offering them training. Misty shows interest, but adds that she still has a lot to learn about {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Ash and his friends ultimately bid farewell to Dr. Proctor and set out to continue their journey.


==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. -->
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}


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* {{p|Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
=====English dub debuts=====
=====English dub debuts=====
* {{p|Porygon}}
* {{p|Porygon}}
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* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}; multiple)
[[File:Porygon EP047.png|200px|thumb|Porygon's English debut]]
[[File:Porygon EP047.png|200px|thumb|Porygon's English debut]]
* {{p|Ivysaur}} (debut)
* {{p|Ivysaur}} (debut)
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* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}} (×2)
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
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* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Porygon}} (fantasy; English debut)
* {{p|Porygon}} (transition image; English debut)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* A transitional image that appears multiple times in the episode contains numerous Pokémon. {{p|Porygon}} is one of them, making this the first episode where Porygon is seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} outside of Japan.
* When Dr. Proctor is falling asleep, the {{p|Jigglypuff}} tune can be heard in the background as instrumental music.
* A line from a Chansey in the English version, specifically the one with Dodorio's anesthetic injection, can be heard in the English versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', it can be heard when Chansey appears in [[Saffron City (stage)|Saffron City]] and when it is summoned via the [[Poké Ball (item)#Super Smash Bros. series|Poké Ball]]. In ''Melee'', it can be heard after Chansey's Poké Ball summoning.
===Errors===
===Errors===
* While Jessie and James are with Arbok and a Raticate in the hospital, James mistakenly calls the Raticate "Arbok" when he waves his hand dismissively at the Raticate and says "Arbok, beat it. Amscray".
* When {{AP|Pikachu}}'s pain increases, his nose disappears.
*When Misty and Jessie try to pull a Voltorb out of a Weepinbell's mouth, it makes a noise that sounds like "Ou ein" instead of its name, like used in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
* When Dr. Proctor says that he has never been able to refuse requests from young girls, the clips on {{an|Misty}}'s suspenders are colored red like the suspenders instead of yellow.
* After Dr. Proctor says that he is off-duty, his mouth moves, but no sound can be heard.
* While [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are with {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and a {{p|Raticate}} in the hospital, James mistakenly calls the Raticate "Arbok" when he waves his hand dismissively at the Raticate and says "Arbok, beat it. Amscray".
* When Misty and Jessie try to pull a {{p|Voltorb}} out of a {{p|Weepinbell}}'s mouth, it makes a noise that sounds like "Ou ein" instead of its name, like used in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
 
<gallery>
EP047 error.png|Pikachu's missing nose
EP047 error 2.png|Misty's miscolored suspenders
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the [[Kids' WB!]] version, the scene where [[Dr. Proctor]] is injected with the anesthetic is cut. However, in every other version, including the one that airs on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}, the scene is kept in.
* [[Kanto Pokérap]]: Day 2
* In the [[Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!]] version, the scene where [[Dr. Proctor]] is injected with the anesthetic is cut. However, in every other English [[dub]] version, the scene is kept in.
** On that same note, the sound effects are kept in, and the anesthetic scene is frozen.
** On that same note, the sound effects are kept in, and the anesthetic scene is frozen.
* In the dub, after getting injected with the anesthetic, Dr. Proctor goes to sleep for six hours. In the original, he sleeps for about nine hours.
* In the English dub, after getting injected with the anesthetic, Dr. Proctor goes to sleep for six hours. In the original, he sleeps for about nine hours.
* In the dubbed version, when Dr. Proctor is falling asleep, the {{p|Jigglypuff}} tune can be heard in the background as instrumental.
* In the operating room scene, {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} retrieves various items for a crying {{MTR}} to replace his missing charm ''(小判, Koban)''. In the English dub, the gag is that Chansey is seemingly placing random items that rhyme with some words at the end of his sentences. In the original version, she mishears the word ''koban'' and instead gives him objects with names that rhyme with the word.
* In the operating room scene, Chansey retrieves various items for a crying Meowth to replace his missing charm ''(小判, Koban)''. In the dub, the gag is that Chansey is seemingly placing random items that rhyme with some words at the end of his sentences. In the original, it mishears the word ''koban'' and instead gives him objects with names that rhyme with the word.
:{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}"
:{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}"
|-
! Meowth quote
! Meowth quote
! Chansey gets...
! Chansey gets...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|"Somebody help me find my charm, I'll pay any '''price'''!"
|"Somebody help me find my charm, I'll pay any '''price'''!"
|A bowl of steamed '''rice'''  
|A bowl of steamed '''rice'''
(ご飯 ''gohan'')
(ご飯 ''gohan'')
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|"I said ''price'', not ''rice''!"
|"I said ''price'', not ''rice''!"
|A "{{wp|Go (game)|Go}}" Board (碁盤 ''goban'')
|A "{{wp|Go (game)|Go}}" Board (碁盤 ''goban'')
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|"I don't wanna play! Find my charm, '''puh-lease'''!"
|"I don't wanna play! Find my charm, '''puh-lease'''!"
|A Police Substation (交番 ''kōban''), with an [[Officer Jenny]]  
|A Police Substation (交番 ''kōban''), with an [[Officer Jenny]]
inside who pops out and asks "Did someone call the '''police'''?"
inside who pops out and asks "Did someone call the '''police'''?"
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | "My charm! My charm! My charm! My charm!"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | "My charm! My charm! My charm!"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | A {{p|Venonat}} (コンパン ''Kongpang'')
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | A {{p|Venonat}} (コンパン ''Kongpang'')
|}{{-}}
|}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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ラッキーのカルテ
Lucky's Clinical Records
First broadcast
Japan June 4, 1998
United States March 6, 1999
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending ポケットにファンタジー
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 井坂純子 Junko Isaka
Additional credits

A Chansey Operation (Japanese: ラッキーのカルテ Lucky's Clinical Records) is the 47th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on June 4, 1998, and in the United States on March 6, 1999.

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Blurb

As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily more and more pained. It seems there's nothing left to do but take Pikachu to a Pokémon Center immediately. Ash takes off running, carrying Pikachu over his shoulder, but the Pokémon Center is quite a distance away. Ash decides to take Pikachu to a nearby emergency room, but when he arrives, a sign hangs on the hospital door coldly stating, Hospital Closed Today. Is there any help for Pikachu?

Plot

Pikachu is climbing in a tree when something gets stuck in his throat. Brock quickly suggests that they take Pikachu to see a doctor. They search for a Pokémon Center, but there isn't one for miles. They eventually reach a hospital for humans and ask for help from a doctor. They find one, Dr. Proctor but the doctor doesn't pay much attention to Ash's pleas. However, when Misty starts pleading, the doctor gives in, stating that he can't resist a pretty face. Thinking Misty is the one in need of help, the doctor asks her what the problem was. After explaining that Pikachu was the sick one, Ash once again asks for help. Although a hospital for humans, the doctor reluctantly agrees to help. After checking on Pikachu, the doctor manages to remove the object from his throat, which is revealed to be an apple.

The phone then starts ringing; when the doctor refuses to answer, saying he is off duty, Brock answers for him and learns it is Nurse Joy. She informs the group that there has been a violent accident involving a truck of Pokémon stolen by Team Rocket, and the Pokémon are in dire need of medical attention. With the Pokémon Center at full capacity, the extra room in the hospital is needed. Instead of giving Nurse Joy a serious answer, Brock asks her out, making her angry. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is at the scene of the accident, with Jessie blaming James for the accident, while Meowth is feeling down because the charm on his head is missing. Back at the hospital, the doctor gives hospital uniforms to Ash and his friends to wear, as well as medical equipment, saying that he needs their help due to a staff shortage. When the injured Pokémon arrive on stretchers pushed by Chansey, everyone starts working. Ash calls out his Bulbasaur to hold down Cubone, who is struggling in pain. Misty then comforts it and successfully calms it down.

Team Rocket comes in, bringing more patients, namely Jessie's Arbok and a Raticate. The doctor asks Jessie on a date and she is impressed, but Ash urges the doctor not to help Team Rocket. However, Dr. Proctor explains that it is his job to heal, not to judge.

Everyone, including Jessie and James, work collaboratively to help all the injured Pokémon. There is a Dodrio in need of untangling, so the doctor prepares an anesthetic injection to calm it down. The Dodrio lunges at Dr. Proctor, causing the doctor to inadvertently stab himself with the anesthetic needle and fall asleep. With no doctor on hand, Ash decides to weaken Dodrio with his own Pokémon. He has Squirtle use Water Gun followed by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. Caught up in the moment, Ash pulls out a Poké Ball to catch the Pokémon, though Brock intervenes, reminding Ash that they are there to help the Pokémon, not catch them.

Later, Jessie and James decide that they are going to steal all of the injured Pokémon. They take off their hospital uniforms and start reciting their motto. However, Meowth unexpectedly interrupts them, still mourning the loss of his charm. Jessie and James try to hold back Ash and his friends with a "stretcher catcher" contraption. Chansey faces James, who threatens Ash with a big needle. Jessie and James command Arbok and Weezing to attack Chansey, but the Pokémon refuse. Dr. Proctor, who has just awoken, states that Arbok and Weezing will not attack Chansey because they were cared for by it when they were injured. Getting angry, Jessie throws a beaker at him, but Dr. Proctor simply cuts it in half using a scalpel. Dr. Proctor then shows them his arsenal of sharp tools, such as shots, scissors, and scalpels. Ash and his friends are freed by the Chansey. Team Rocket runs out of the building being chased by the "stretcher catchers" that Ash and his friends had pushed their way. Team Rocket then end up blasting off when the Voltorb that James sneaked away with self-destructs. Upon landing, Meowth is ecstatic to find his charm pop out of his head, where it had been all along.

With all the Pokémon successfully treated, Dr. Proctor suggests that Ash and his friends become doctors, offering them training. Misty shows interest, but adds that she still has a lot to learn about Water-type Pokémon. Ash and his friends ultimately bid farewell to Dr. Proctor and set out to continue their journey.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

English dub debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Arbok

Porygon's English debut

Trivia

  • A transitional image that appears multiple times in the episode contains numerous Pokémon. Porygon is one of them, making this the first episode where Porygon is seen in the anime outside of Japan.
  • When Dr. Proctor is falling asleep, the Jigglypuff tune can be heard in the background as instrumental music.
  • A line from a Chansey in the English version, specifically the one with Dodorio's anesthetic injection, can be heard in the English versions of Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. In Super Smash Bros., it can be heard when Chansey appears in Saffron City and when it is summoned via the Poké Ball. In Melee, it can be heard after Chansey's Poké Ball summoning.

Errors

  • When Pikachu's pain increases, his nose disappears.
  • When Dr. Proctor says that he has never been able to refuse requests from young girls, the clips on Misty's suspenders are colored red like the suspenders instead of yellow.
  • After Dr. Proctor says that he is off-duty, his mouth moves, but no sound can be heard.
  • While Jessie and James are with Arbok and a Raticate in the hospital, James mistakenly calls the Raticate "Arbok" when he waves his hand dismissively at the Raticate and says "Arbok, beat it. Amscray".
  • When Misty and Jessie try to pull a Voltorb out of a Weepinbell's mouth, it makes a noise that sounds like "Ou ein" instead of its name, like used in The Ninja Poké-Showdown.
  • Pikachu's missing nose

    Pikachu's missing nose

  • Misty's miscolored suspenders

    Misty's miscolored suspenders

Dub edits

  • Kanto Pokérap: Day 2
  • In the Kids' WB! version, the scene where Dr. Proctor is injected with the anesthetic is cut. However, in every other English dub version, the scene is kept in.
    • On that same note, the sound effects are kept in, and the anesthetic scene is frozen.
  • In the English dub, after getting injected with the anesthetic, Dr. Proctor goes to sleep for six hours. In the original, he sleeps for about nine hours.
  • In the operating room scene, Chansey retrieves various items for a crying Meowth to replace his missing charm (小判, Koban). In the English dub, the gag is that Chansey is seemingly placing random items that rhyme with some words at the end of his sentences. In the original version, she mishears the word koban and instead gives him objects with names that rhyme with the word.
Meowth quote Chansey gets...
"Somebody help me find my charm, I'll pay any price!" A bowl of steamed rice

(ご飯 gohan)

"I said price, not rice!" A "Go" Board (碁盤 goban)
"I don't wanna play! Find my charm, puh-lease!" A Police Substation (交番 kōban), with an Officer Jenny

inside who pops out and asks "Did someone call the police?"

"My charm! My charm! My charm!" A Venonat (コンパン Kongpang)

In other languages



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