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'''The Ultimate Test''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンけんていしけん！？''' ''Pokémon Certification Test!?'') is the 56th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 30, 1998 and in the United States on April 24, 1999.  
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'''The Ultimate Test''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンけんていしけん！？''' ''Pokémon Certification Test!?'') is the 56th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 30, 1998, and in the United States on April 24, 1999.
 
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== Synopsis ==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Todd Snap|Todd]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} are enjoying a nice lunch until Misty points out that Ash has not won a [[Gym]] [[Badge]] in a while. After nearly choking on his food and washing it down with a glass of water, Ash claims he wins all his battles with skill, and then challenges Misty to a [[Pokémon battle]]. Todd steps in, takes pictures of Pikachu, then tells Ash that he should take the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.
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<i>Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League. But judging by his awful score on the multiple-choice quiz, it may be a trivial pursuit. He enters the battling portion of the test hoping to raise his score. Also taking the test are Jessie and James, disguised as nerdy students. But the dastardly duo won't stand for doing anything the honest way, and they each get expelled from the test. Ash battles the instructor with a set of three Pokémon randomly assigned for the test. They turn out to be an Arbok, a Weezing, and a Meowth. What were the chances? Ash knows the Poison-type Pokémon's attacks pretty well from being on the receiving end of them so often. He fights a good match, but loses in the end. Just then, Team Rocket bursts in with the Pokémon James was given for the test. These powerful Pokémon will help Team Rocket nab all the Pokémon at the testing facility—or so it thinks. The Pokémon are obedient to the instructor who trained them, and they turn on Team Rocket. With a little help from Ash, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. The testing instructor offers to let Ash take the test again—he's sure Ash can pass this time—but Ash would rather enter the League his own way, by traveling, collecting badges, and seeing all the world of Pokémon has to offer.</i>
 
==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, including their new friend {{Todd}}, are having lunch, {{an|Misty}} points out that Ash has not won a [[Gym]] [[Badge]] in a while. Ash claims he wins all of his {{pkmn|battle}}s with skill, and challenges Misty to one. Todd steps in and tells Ash that he should take the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]].


The group arrives at the Pokémon League Admissions Exam building so Ash signs up and gets the testing number 7. Nearby, [[Jessie]], disguised as a schoolgirl, complains that she didn't get number 7, causing Ash to briefly suspect her. Then, [[Nurse Joy]] enters and Brock follows her. Ash then is told by the head instructor to leave all his [[Poké Ball]]s at the counter, as well as temporarily leave Pikachu in Misty's care. Shortly, Nurse Joy tells Ash, Misty, and Brock that she signed up for the exam to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Soon after, [[James]] walks in, disguised as a schoolboy with glasses, but quickly heads for the counter once Ash sees him. When the head instructor reads James's registration form and calls out his name, James tells him to keep quiet. But unfortunately, Jessie hears this and takes James outside. Once outside, Jessie takes off her glasses and asks James what he is doing there. James confidently says that he too wants to become a Pokémon Master, as well as ask Jessie what ''she's'' doing here. Jessie explains that she wants to add another talent to her collection. Suddenly, {{MTR}} shows up and scratches both their faces. James quickly throws Meowth a ball of yarn, then runs off with Jessie back inside for the exam.
The group arrives at the Pokémon League Admissions Center, and Ash signs up and is assigned testing number 7. Nearby, [[Jessie]], [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as a schoolgirl, complains that she didn't get number 7, causing Ash to briefly become suspicious. A [[Nurse Joy]] enters and an infatuated {{an|Brock}} follows her. Ash is told by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|head instructor]] to leave all his {{i|Poké Ball}}s at the counter, as well as temporarily leave {{AP|Pikachu}} in Misty's care. Nurse Joy, who turns out to be from [[Fuchsia City]], tells Ash and his friends that she signed up for the exam because it was a convenient way for her to train to become a [[Pokémon Master]].


The first exam tests a person's knowledge of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, where they answer true or false questions. Ash does his best to answer each of the questions correctly. At the {{p|Magikarp}} question, James becomes angry because of [[EP016|the time]] he had that {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket|Gyarados}}, as well as notice Jessie giving each question a "true" answer, hoping that she gets half of them right.
Soon after, [[James]] walks in, disguised as a schoolboy with glasses, but quickly heads for the counter once Ash sees him. When the head instructor reads James's registration form and calls out his name, James tells him to keep quiet. Unfortunately, Jessie hears this, takes James outside, and asks what he is doing there. James confidently says that he too wants to become a Pokémon Master, then asks Jessie what she is doing here. Jessie explains that she wants to add another talent to her collection, just as {{MTR}} shows up and scratches both their faces. James quickly throws Meowth a ball of yarn as a distraction, and then runs off with Jessie back inside for the exam.


The second exam tests a person's ability to recognize Pokémon. The Pokémon to recognize on the screen looks like a ball. Ash think it's a {{p|Voltorb}}, James thinks it's a Poké Ball, and Jessie thinks it's an {{p|Electrode}}. The head instructor reveals the answer: a {{p|Jigglypuff}} seen from above. The next Pokémon to recognize looks like a swirl. Ash guesses it's a {{p|Poliwhirl}}, James believes it's a {{p|Omanyte}}, and Jessie guesses it's an {{p|Arbok}} when it's all coiled up. Unfortunately, the correct answer is a {{p|Poliwag}}. The next Pokémon for all the students to guess has a fiery tail, and Ash guesses it's a {{p|Charmander}}, but the right answer was {{p|Ponyta}}. A furious Jessie demands that she be asked easier questions, and the head instructor expels her. Once outside, Jessie wakes up Meowth and says that they're going to get revenge.
The first exam tests a person's knowledge of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, where they answer true or false questions. Ash does his best to answer each of the questions correctly. At the {{p|Magikarp}} question, James is reminded of [[EP015|the]] [[EP016|time]] he had a {{TP|James|Magikarp}}, causing him to briefly shake in anger. He notices Jessie simply giving each question a "true" answer, hoping that she gets half of them right.


When the scoreboard comes down, Ash wonders where his score is. Misty points out that Ash's score is on the scoreboard for all the students who got the lowest scores, as Todd takes a picture, much to Ash's chagrin. Meanwhile, James stands alone in a corner, vowing that he will try extra hard for Jessie.
The second exam tests a person's ability to recognize Pokémon. The Pokémon to recognize on the screen looks like a ball; Ash thinks it is a {{p|Voltorb}}, James thinks it is a Poké Ball, and Jessie thinks it is an {{p|Electrode}}. The head instructor reveals that it is a {{p|Jigglypuff}}, as seen from above, to everyone's disbelief. The next Pokémon to recognize looks like a swirl; Ash guesses it is a {{p|Poliwhirl}}, James believes it is an {{p|Omanyte}}, and Jessie guesses it is an {{p|Arbok}} when it was all coiled up. However, the correct answer is a {{p|Poliwag}}, as its swirl changes direction upon it [[Evolution|evolving]]. The next Pokémon for the students to guess has a fiery tail, and Ash guesses it is a {{p|Charmander}}, but the right answer was {{p|Ponyta}}. A furious Jessie demands that she be asked easier questions, and the head instructor expels her. Once outside, Jessie wakes up Meowth and says that they are going to get revenge.


The third exam involves Pokémon battles, as Nurse Joy uses a {{p|Squirtle}} against a fellow instructor's Charmander. Next, the head instructor tells Ash and James that they each have to select a belt of three Poké Balls, even though they don't know what Pokémon are inside them. They choose their belts, and James is up first against the head instructor. The first Pokémon James sends out is a Pikachu, much to his delight. James believes that he can't lose with Pikachu and claims that he's been destroyed by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|ThunderShock|att}}{{m|Thunderbolt|acks}} so many times that he knew them all by heard.  The head instructor then sends out a {{p|Graveler}}.  James immediately commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the attack doesn't work on Graveler. Then, Graveler sends Pikachu flying with a {{m|Tackle}}.  Angry at this, James then sends out an {{p|Ivysaur}} and a {{p|Charizard}} at the same time.  But unfortunately, the head instructor expels James for bringing out two Pokémon at once.
When the scoreboard comes down, Nurse Joy is shown to be close to the top, while Ash, to his disbelief, realizes his score is one of the lowest. Ash is left frustrated when Todd takes some photos of his abysmal score. Meanwhile, James stands alone in a corner, vowing that he will try extra hard for Jessie.


It is Ash's turn to face the head instructor, who sends out a {{p|Flareon}}. Ash pulls out his first Poké Ball, which reveals a {{p|Weezing}}, much to Ash's shock and displeasure (made only worse when Todd starts taking pictures of his face looking like Weezing's. The instructor has Flareon use {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Weezing proceeds to dodge. Coming up with an idea, Ash tells Weezing to counter with {{m|Smog}}, which explodes upon being hit by the Flamethrower, throwing Flareon backwards. Flareon then uses {{m|Leer}}, but Ash has Weezing use {{m|SmokeScreen}} to hide, then follow up with a Tackle, knocking Flareon out. As Misty comments on Ash being good at battling after all, Brock comments that even Team Rocket could win if they battled like that.  Meanwhile, Team Rocket is taking notes of Ash's fighting strategy.  Next, the head instructor sends out a {{p|Jolteon}}, and Ash sends out an Arbok. Jolteon uses {{m|Agility}}, but Arbok stops it with {{m|Glare}}. Then, Arbok uses {{m|Wrap}} but gets hurt by Jolteon's spikes. At this point, while Arbok is wincing in pain, Jolteon shakes off the Glare attack and finishes it off with {{m|Thunder}}.  For the final round, Ash opens his last Poké Ball to reveal a {{p|Meowth}}, while the head instructor sends out a {{p|Vaporeon}}. Meowth tries to use {{m|Fury Swipes}}, but gets {{status|Freeze|frozen}} in its tracks when Vaporeon uses {{m|Ice Beam}}, giving the victory to the head instructor. Team Rocket's Meowth scratches Ash's face and frees his fellow Meowth. The head instructor is impressed by the talking Meowth, so he goes to capture him. However, [[Team Rocket]] returns with James's Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard. The head instructor demands that they return those Pokémon immediately. Jessie and James then say their {{TP|Team Rocket|motto}}s and remove their disguises. Then, Team Rocket orders Ivysaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}}, Charizard to use Flamethrower, and Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}. Before the Pokémon attack, the head instructor quickly orders them to about-face, causing Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard to attack Team Rocket. Ash realizes that those Pokémon listened to the head instructor because he {{pkmn|training|raised}} them. Then, Ash orders his Meowth, Weezing, and Arbok to also stop Team Rocket. Weezing uses {{m|Explosion}}, sending Team Rocket blasting off again.
The third exam involves Pokémon battles, as Nurse Joy uses a {{p|Squirtle}} against a fellow instructor's Charmander. Next, the head instructor tells Ash and James that they each have to select a belt of three Poké Balls without knowing what Pokémon are inside them. They choose their belts, and James is up first against the head instructor. The first Pokémon James sends out is a {{p|Pikachu}}, much to his delight. James believes that he cannot lose with Pikachu and claims that he has been destroyed by [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s attacks so many times that he knows them all by heart. The head instructor sends out a {{p|Graveler}}. James immediately commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the attack doesn't work on Graveler, allowing it to send Pikachu flying with a {{m|Tackle}}. Angry at this, James sends out an {{p|Ivysaur}} and a {{p|Charizard}} at the same time. Unfortunately, the head instructor expels James for breaking the rules by bringing out two Pokémon at once.


Back inside the PLAE building, the head instructor tells the whole class that due to Team Rocket's interference, they have to do the entire exam all over again. The head instructor then offers Ash another chance to pass the test, but Ash refuses, saying that he's better off winning Gym Badges from [[Gym Leader]]s. Misty is now convinced that Ash ''has'' got skill. A short time later, as Ash, Misty, and Brock say goodbye to the head instructor and Nurse Joy before heading off for [[Cinnabar Island]], Todd comes up to Nurse Joy with one of the two Meowth that got hurt in the Explosion. The Meowth then talks, revealing that it is Team Rocket's Meowth. Meanwhile, as Jessie and James vow revenge on Ash and his friends, they quickly discover that they ended up with the wrong Meowth.
It is Ash's turn to face the head instructor, who sends out a {{p|Flareon}}. Ash pulls out his first Poké Ball, which reveals a {{p|Weezing}}, much to Ash's shock and displeasure. The instructor has Flareon use {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Weezing proceeds to dodge. Coming up with an idea, Ash tells Weezing to counter with {{m|Smog}}, which explodes upon being hit by the Flamethrower, throwing Flareon backwards. Flareon uses {{m|Leer}}, but Ash has Weezing use {{m|Smokescreen}} to hide, then follow up with a Tackle, knocking Flareon out. As Misty comments on Ash being good at battling after all, Brock comments that even {{TRT}} could win if they battled like that. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is taking notes of Ash's fighting strategy. Next, the head instructor sends out a {{p|Jolteon}}, and Ash sends out an Arbok. Jolteon uses {{m|Agility}}, but Arbok stops it with {{m|Glare}}. Arbok tries to use {{m|Wrap}}, but gets hurt by Jolteon's spikes. At this point, while Arbok is wincing in pain, Jolteon shakes off the Glare attack and finishes Arbok off with {{m|Thunder}}.


== Major events ==
For the final round, Ash opens his last Poké Ball to reveal a {{p|Meowth}}, while the head instructor sends out a {{p|Vaporeon}}. Meowth tries to use {{m|Fury Swipes}}, but gets {{status|Freeze|frozen}} in its tracks when Vaporeon uses {{m|Ice Beam}}, giving the victory to the head instructor. Team Rocket's Meowth scratches Ash's face and frees his fellow Meowth. The head instructor is impressed by the talking Meowth, so he goes to capture him. However, Team Rocket returns with James's Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard. When the head instructor demands that they return those Pokémon immediately, Jessie and James say their {{motto}} and remove their disguises. Team Rocket orders Ivysaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}}, Charizard to use Flamethrower, and Pikachu to use Thunder. Before the Pokémon can attack, the head instructor quickly orders them to turn around, causing Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard to attack Team Rocket. Ash realizes that those Pokémon listened to the head instructor because he {{pkmn|training|raised}} them. Ash orders his Meowth, Weezing, and Arbok to also stop Team Rocket. After Team Rocket has been beaten down by their own Pokémon, Weezing uses {{m|Explosion}}, sending them blasting off again.
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=== Debuts ===
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== Characters ==
Back inside the building, the head instructor tells the whole class that due to Team Rocket's interference, they have to do the entire exam all over again. The head instructor offers Ash another chance to pass the test, but Ash refuses, saying that he was better off winning Gym Badges from [[Gym Leader]]s. A short time later, Ash and his friends say goodbye to the head instructor and Nurse Joy before heading off for [[Cinnabar Island]]. Todd comes up to Nurse Joy with one of the two Meowth that got hurt in the Explosion. Unexpectedly, the Meowth talks, revealing that it is Team Rocket's Meowth, and leaps away to go after Jessie and James. Meanwhile, as Jessie and James vow revenge on Ash and his friends, they quickly discover that they ended up with the wrong Meowth.
=== Humans ===
 
==Major events==
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP056.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}} {{tt|*|This image is animated, click through to watch the animation.}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Todd Snap]]
* [[Todd Snap]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]
* Other Trainers
* Trainers
 
=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Vulpix}} (''U.S. and international''), {{p|Jigglypuff|Purin}} (''Japan'')


===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP056.png|200px|thumb|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Vulpix}} (''U.S. and international''), {{p|Jigglypuff}} (seen from above) (''Japan'')
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Graveler}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Weezing}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Weedle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lickitung}} (image)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (image)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (image)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (image)
* {{p|Koffing}} (image)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (image)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (image)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (image)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Electrode}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Arbok}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Charmander}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} (image; dubbed version only)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (image; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Wartortle}} (image; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (image; Japanese version only)


Pokémon seen at the exam:
==Trivia==
 
* The Pokémon {{Ash}} uses in the exam are the same species as those that {{TRT}} uses to battle him on an everyday basis: {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Weezing}}, and {{p|Meowth}}. [[James]] does almost the same thing in reverse: he gets a {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Charizard}} to use; it would have been an exact correlation had [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] not refused to evolve [[EP051|five episodes prior]].
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor#Ivysaur|Ivysaur]]
* This episode was parodied a few times in {{pmin|the United States|the US}} commercial for Pokémon that is aired on [[Pokémon in the United States|Kids WB!]].
* {{p|Charmander}}
* The theory test of this episode seems to be a reference to the questionnaire on the {{pkmn|games}}' [[Cinnabar Gym]], which the player can use to bypass the Trainer battles up to [[Blaine]], the Gym Leader. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Blaine just happens to be the Gym Leader who Ash is supposed to challenge next. However, unlike in the games, passing the tests results in instant qualification to the [[Pokémon League]], bypassing the requirement of eight Gym Badges to enter.
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor#Charizard|Charizard]]
* Jessie and James's exam numbers (634 and 546, respectively) are hidden references to their Japanese names. Using a type of Japanese wordplay called {{wp|Goroawase}}, the individual numbers can be read as "mu-sa-shi" (Musashi) and "ko-ji-ro" (Kojiro), respectively.
* {{p|Squirtle}}
** A similar wordplay about Jessie's Japanese name was later used in ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]''.
* {{p|Weedle}}
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor#Arbok|Arbok]]
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor#Pikachu|Pikachu]]
* {{p|Oddish}}
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor#Meowth|Meowth]]
* {{p|Graveler}}
* [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor#Weezing|Weezing]]
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Jolteon}}
* {{p|Flareon}}
 
== Trivia ==
* The Pokémon Ash uses in the exam are the same species as those that [[Team Rocket]] uses to battle him outside of it: {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Weezing}}, and {{p|Meowth}}. James does almost the same, in reverse: he gets a {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Charizard}} to use; it would have been an exact correlation had [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] not refused to evolve [[EP051|five episodes prior]].
* This is one episode where Charizard does not keep its Japanese voice and its voice is provided by [[Eric Stuart]].
* James receives a team similar to the one that [[Red (game)#In the Super Smash Bros. series|Pokémon Trainer]] has in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], except with a Pikachu instead of a Squirtle.
* This marks the only appearance in the series (so far) of a {{p|Weezing}} other than the one [[James's Weezing|belonging to James]].
* This marks one of the few occasions where Meowth is seen in battle.  
* Ash has trouble initially remembering what attacks Arbok can learn, despite battling {{OP|Jessie|Arbok}} in almost every episode prior to this one. He also had trouble remembering Meowth's attacks, but this is understandable seeing as Team Rocket's {{MTR}} hardly ever battles. Curiously, he has battled [[James's Weezing]] an equal amount of times to Arbok and had very little, if any, trouble remembering what moves a Weezing could learn.


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
[[Image:EP056error1.png|right|thumb|Shiny Weedle? (bottom)]]
* When Ash claims that he has skill and luck, his thumb is covered by his glove.
* The instructor shows an image of a {{p|Poliwrath}} and {{p|Poliwag}} but calls them {{p|Poliwhirl}} and Poliwag.
* When Ash hands over his {{i|Poké Ball}}s to the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]], there are five. When the instructor closes his hand, there are six.
* The instructor says {{type2|Electric}} moves do not work on {{t|Rock}} Pokémon, in reference to Pikachu's Thunderbolt failing to affect his {{p|Graveler}}. Actually, {{type2|Electric}} moves don't work on {{type2|Ground}}s, which Graveler is also, but have normal effectiveness on Rock-types.
* In one scene where the group talks to [[Nurse Joy]] and Todd takes pictures of Pokémon, there is a Trainer with a green-colored {{p|Weedle}}. Coincidentally, Weedle is green when {{Shiny}} in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, albeit a different shade.
* In one scene where the gang talks to [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Todd Snap|Todd]] takes pictures of Pokémon, there is a Trainer with a green-colored {{p|Weedle}}. Though it may merely be a coloring error, Weedle is green when {{Shiny}} in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} sprites, but in a different shade.
* In a couple of scenes, {{Todd}}'s camera case is colored yellow instead of blue.
* The computer's image of a {{p|Caterpie}} leaves a section of its body colored the purple on the screen.
* When James hands over the exam form, he doesn't have a number pin. When he turns to look at [[Jessie]] in the next shot, however, he is shown wearing a number pin.
* When Ash is returning Arbok to its Poké Ball, the number seven on his jacket has vanished.
* When Jessie says she was a costume designer, she has her left foot curled, but her reflection in the mirror shows it to be her right.
* When {{MTR}} is suspicious with Jessie, he has pads on his paws.
* When Meowth scratches both Jessie and James, there are four lines of light. However, Jessie and James's faces have only three marks.
* The computer's image of a {{p|Caterpie}} leaves a section of its body colored purple on the screen.
* When Jessie says that the swirl is an Arbok, her eyes are green like James's instead of blue.
* When Ash, Jessie, and James are shocked when the instructor reveals the answer for the swirl question, Ash's right shoe is completely white.
* After Ash answers the tail flame question, and the view reverts to the big screen, the picture on the screen shows a flame from {{p|Ponyta}}'s mane, not tail, but before Ash is answering, it shows the correct flame.
* As the scoreboard comes down, Todd has his bags with him, but when he asks where Ash's picture is, they disappear.
* The instructor says {{type|Electric}} moves do not work on {{t|Rock}} Pokémon, in reference to Pikachu's Thunderbolt failing to affect his {{p|Graveler}}. In reality, Electric-type moves don't work on {{t|Ground}} types, which Graveler is also, but have normal effectiveness on Rock types.
* When Ash is about to send out Weezing and Arbok, the ring around the button of the Poké Ball is colored black instead of white.
* When Ash tells Weezing to use {{m|Smog}}, the left sleeve on his jacket is colored blue like the rest of the jacket instead of white.
* When the instructor sends out {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}, the collar of his shirt is completely red.
** Inversely, when he tells Jolteon to use {{m|Agility}}, the collar is completely blue.
* When Jessie says that there will not be a next time for the instructor and when their Pokémon turn against them, the inside of Ivysaur's ears is colored green instead of black.
* When Ash cheers for his victory over {{p|Flareon}} with Weezing, the number seven on his jacket disappears in one frame.
* When Ash is returning Arbok to its Poké Ball, he is holding its Poké Ball upright, but in the next shot, it is upside-down.
* In the last scene, the Meowth that does not talk has scratching sounds similar to that of wiping a window.
* In the English dub, the instructor shows an image of a {{p|Poliwrath}} and {{p|Poliwag}} but calls them {{p|Poliwhirl}} and Poliwag.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Misty asks Ash why she hasn't gotten any [[Badge]]s in a while instead of Ash.


=== Dub edits ===
*Two of the slides were different in the original Japanese version. The question of Vulpix evolving into Ninetales via use of the Fire Stone was concocted by the 4Kids staff. The original question was whether or not a {{p|Wartortle}} was a good use against a {{p|Ninetales}}. The Poliwag slide with Poliwrath on it originally had the correct Pokémon (Poliwhirl) next to Poliwag.
'''Test 1: 2nd Question'''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:EP056 Wartortle Ninetales.png|Original Japanese version
EP056 Weedle error.png|The green Weedle
Image:2nd question slide.png‎|Dubbed English version
EP056 error.png|Caterpie coloring error
EP056 error 2.png|Jessie's miscolored eyes
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Test 2: Poliwag Slide'''
 
===Dub edits===
* [[Kanto Pokérap]]: Day 1 (Version 2)
* The excuses Jessie and James gave Meowth to go take the test were different:
** Jessie in the Japanese version was going to attend a relative's wedding, while in the dub, it was a visit to a sick uncle.
** James in the Japanese version was going to attend a relative's funeral, while in the dub, it was a dentist appointment.
* Similarly, Jessie's resume listing that acted as her motive for taking the test was also different:
** In the Japanese version, she had tea-maker, flower arranger, kimono fitter, Sommelier, beautician, and shoe fitter.
** In the dub, she had hostess, florist, costume designer, wine expert, beautician, and style consultant.
* Two of the slides were different in the original Japanese version. The question of {{p|Vulpix}} evolving into {{p|Ninetales}} via use of the [[Fire Stone]] was concocted by the 4Kids staff. The original question was whether the saying, "a Ninetales live for 1,000 years, a {{p|Wartortle}} live for 10,000 years" is correct or not. The Poliwag slide with Poliwrath on it originally had the correct Pokémon (Poliwhirl) next to Poliwag.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:EP056 Poliwhirl Slide.png|Original Japanese version
File:EP056 Test 1 original.png|Test 1: Second question, Japanese version
Image:PoliwagWrongEvolution.png‎|Dubbed English version
File:EP056 Test 1 dub edit.png|Test 1: Second question, English version
File:EP056 Test 2 original.png|Test 2: Poliwag slide, Japanese version
File:EP056 Test 2 dub edit.png|Test 2: Poliwag slide, English version
</gallery>
</gallery>
* When going over the results scores, the dub has {{an|Misty}} stating what occupations each column represents, while she was originally silent during this time. This was presumably to compensate for removing the headers during localization.
* In the Japanese version, the answers during the second exam were written down. The dub replaces the Japanese texts with images and arrows that imply the answers are selected from a list of options.
* {{an|Brock}}'s photo request in the Japanese version specifically noted that it was a good time to photograph Nurse Joy due to her sweating.
* The Japanese version has Ash and his friends learning he prefers battling to taking tests, something that's not directly indicated in the dub.
* In the Japanese version, Todd mentions he had been blasted off alongside Team Rocket from Ash's Weezing's {{m|Explosion}} when bringing Team Rocket's Meowth to the instructor, thus explaining why he was covered with dirt and why he was separated from Ash and his friends. This was omitted from the dub.


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The Ultimate Test
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  EP056  
ポケモンけんていしけん！？
Pokémon Certification Test!?
First broadcast
Japan July 30, 1998
United States April 24, 1999
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending ポケモン音頭
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Assistant director 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Animation director 平岡正幸 Masayuki Hiraoka
Additional credits

The Ultimate Test (Japanese: ポケモンけんていしけん！？ Pokémon Certification Test!?) is the 56th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on July 30, 1998, and in the United States on April 24, 1999.

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Blurb

Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League. But judging by his awful score on the multiple-choice quiz, it may be a trivial pursuit. He enters the battling portion of the test hoping to raise his score. Also taking the test are Jessie and James, disguised as nerdy students. But the dastardly duo won't stand for doing anything the honest way, and they each get expelled from the test. Ash battles the instructor with a set of three Pokémon randomly assigned for the test. They turn out to be an Arbok, a Weezing, and a Meowth. What were the chances? Ash knows the Poison-type Pokémon's attacks pretty well from being on the receiving end of them so often. He fights a good match, but loses in the end. Just then, Team Rocket bursts in with the Pokémon James was given for the test. These powerful Pokémon will help Team Rocket nab all the Pokémon at the testing facility—or so it thinks. The Pokémon are obedient to the instructor who trained them, and they turn on Team Rocket. With a little help from Ash, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. The testing instructor offers to let Ash take the test again—he's sure Ash can pass this time—but Ash would rather enter the League his own way, by traveling, collecting badges, and seeing all the world of Pokémon has to offer.

Plot

As Ash and his friends, including their new friend Todd, are having lunch, Misty points out that Ash has not won a Gym Badge in a while. Ash claims he wins all of his battles with skill, and challenges Misty to one. Todd steps in and tells Ash that he should take the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.

The group arrives at the Pokémon League Admissions Center, and Ash signs up and is assigned testing number 7. Nearby, Jessie, disguised as a schoolgirl, complains that she didn't get number 7, causing Ash to briefly become suspicious. A Nurse Joy enters and an infatuated Brock follows her. Ash is told by the head instructor to leave all his Poké Balls at the counter, as well as temporarily leave Pikachu in Misty's care. Nurse Joy, who turns out to be from Fuchsia City, tells Ash and his friends that she signed up for the exam because it was a convenient way for her to train to become a Pokémon Master.

Soon after, James walks in, disguised as a schoolboy with glasses, but quickly heads for the counter once Ash sees him. When the head instructor reads James's registration form and calls out his name, James tells him to keep quiet. Unfortunately, Jessie hears this, takes James outside, and asks what he is doing there. James confidently says that he too wants to become a Pokémon Master, then asks Jessie what she is doing here. Jessie explains that she wants to add another talent to her collection, just as Meowth shows up and scratches both their faces. James quickly throws Meowth a ball of yarn as a distraction, and then runs off with Jessie back inside for the exam.

The first exam tests a person's knowledge of Pokémon, where they answer true or false questions. Ash does his best to answer each of the questions correctly. At the Magikarp question, James is reminded of the time he had a Magikarp, causing him to briefly shake in anger. He notices Jessie simply giving each question a "true" answer, hoping that she gets half of them right.

The second exam tests a person's ability to recognize Pokémon. The Pokémon to recognize on the screen looks like a ball; Ash thinks it is a Voltorb, James thinks it is a Poké Ball, and Jessie thinks it is an Electrode. The head instructor reveals that it is a Jigglypuff, as seen from above, to everyone's disbelief. The next Pokémon to recognize looks like a swirl; Ash guesses it is a Poliwhirl, James believes it is an Omanyte, and Jessie guesses it is an Arbok when it was all coiled up. However, the correct answer is a Poliwag, as its swirl changes direction upon it evolving. The next Pokémon for the students to guess has a fiery tail, and Ash guesses it is a Charmander, but the right answer was Ponyta. A furious Jessie demands that she be asked easier questions, and the head instructor expels her. Once outside, Jessie wakes up Meowth and says that they are going to get revenge.

When the scoreboard comes down, Nurse Joy is shown to be close to the top, while Ash, to his disbelief, realizes his score is one of the lowest. Ash is left frustrated when Todd takes some photos of his abysmal score. Meanwhile, James stands alone in a corner, vowing that he will try extra hard for Jessie.

The third exam involves Pokémon battles, as Nurse Joy uses a Squirtle against a fellow instructor's Charmander. Next, the head instructor tells Ash and James that they each have to select a belt of three Poké Balls without knowing what Pokémon are inside them. They choose their belts, and James is up first against the head instructor. The first Pokémon James sends out is a Pikachu, much to his delight. James believes that he cannot lose with Pikachu and claims that he has been destroyed by Ash's Pikachu's attacks so many times that he knows them all by heart. The head instructor sends out a Graveler. James immediately commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but the attack doesn't work on Graveler, allowing it to send Pikachu flying with a Tackle. Angry at this, James sends out an Ivysaur and a Charizard at the same time. Unfortunately, the head instructor expels James for breaking the rules by bringing out two Pokémon at once.

It is Ash's turn to face the head instructor, who sends out a Flareon. Ash pulls out his first Poké Ball, which reveals a Weezing, much to Ash's shock and displeasure. The instructor has Flareon use Flamethrower, which Weezing proceeds to dodge. Coming up with an idea, Ash tells Weezing to counter with Smog, which explodes upon being hit by the Flamethrower, throwing Flareon backwards. Flareon uses Leer, but Ash has Weezing use Smokescreen to hide, then follow up with a Tackle, knocking Flareon out. As Misty comments on Ash being good at battling after all, Brock comments that even Team Rocket could win if they battled like that. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is taking notes of Ash's fighting strategy. Next, the head instructor sends out a Jolteon, and Ash sends out an Arbok. Jolteon uses Agility, but Arbok stops it with Glare. Arbok tries to use Wrap, but gets hurt by Jolteon's spikes. At this point, while Arbok is wincing in pain, Jolteon shakes off the Glare attack and finishes Arbok off with Thunder.

For the final round, Ash opens his last Poké Ball to reveal a Meowth, while the head instructor sends out a Vaporeon. Meowth tries to use Fury Swipes, but gets frozen in its tracks when Vaporeon uses Ice Beam, giving the victory to the head instructor. Team Rocket's Meowth scratches Ash's face and frees his fellow Meowth. The head instructor is impressed by the talking Meowth, so he goes to capture him. However, Team Rocket returns with James's Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard. When the head instructor demands that they return those Pokémon immediately, Jessie and James say their motto and remove their disguises. Team Rocket orders Ivysaur to use Vine Whip, Charizard to use Flamethrower, and Pikachu to use Thunder. Before the Pokémon can attack, the head instructor quickly orders them to turn around, causing Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard to attack Team Rocket. Ash realizes that those Pokémon listened to the head instructor because he raised them. Ash orders his Meowth, Weezing, and Arbok to also stop Team Rocket. After Team Rocket has been beaten down by their own Pokémon, Weezing uses Explosion, sending them blasting off again.

Back inside the building, the head instructor tells the whole class that due to Team Rocket's interference, they have to do the entire exam all over again. The head instructor offers Ash another chance to pass the test, but Ash refuses, saying that he was better off winning Gym Badges from Gym Leaders. A short time later, Ash and his friends say goodbye to the head instructor and Nurse Joy before heading off for Cinnabar Island. Todd comes up to Nurse Joy with one of the two Meowth that got hurt in the Explosion. Unexpectedly, the Meowth talks, revealing that it is Team Rocket's Meowth, and leaps away to go after Jessie and James. Meanwhile, as Jessie and James vow revenge on Ash and his friends, they quickly discover that they ended up with the wrong Meowth.

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?: Vulpix (U.S. and international), Jigglypuff (seen from above) (Japan)

Trivia

  • The Pokémon Ash uses in the exam are the same species as those that Team Rocket uses to battle him on an everyday basis: Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth. James does almost the same thing in reverse: he gets a Pikachu, Ivysaur, and Charizard to use; it would have been an exact correlation had Ash's Bulbasaur not refused to evolve five episodes prior.
  • This episode was parodied a few times in the US commercial for Pokémon that is aired on Kids WB!.
  • The theory test of this episode seems to be a reference to the questionnaire on the games' Cinnabar Gym, which the player can use to bypass the Trainer battles up to Blaine, the Gym Leader. In the anime, Blaine just happens to be the Gym Leader who Ash is supposed to challenge next. However, unlike in the games, passing the tests results in instant qualification to the Pokémon League, bypassing the requirement of eight Gym Badges to enter.
  • Jessie and James's exam numbers (634 and 546, respectively) are hidden references to their Japanese names. Using a type of Japanese wordplay called Goroawase, the individual numbers can be read as "mu-sa-shi" (Musashi) and "ko-ji-ro" (Kojiro), respectively.

Errors

  • When Ash claims that he has skill and luck, his thumb is covered by his glove.
  • When Ash hands over his Poké Balls to the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor, there are five. When the instructor closes his hand, there are six.
  • In one scene where the group talks to Nurse Joy and Todd takes pictures of Pokémon, there is a Trainer with a green-colored Weedle. Coincidentally, Weedle is green when Shiny in Gold and Silver, albeit a different shade.
  • In a couple of scenes, Todd's camera case is colored yellow instead of blue.
  • When James hands over the exam form, he doesn't have a number pin. When he turns to look at Jessie in the next shot, however, he is shown wearing a number pin.
  • When Jessie says she was a costume designer, she has her left foot curled, but her reflection in the mirror shows it to be her right.
  • When Meowth is suspicious with Jessie, he has pads on his paws.
  • When Meowth scratches both Jessie and James, there are four lines of light. However, Jessie and James's faces have only three marks.
  • The computer's image of a Caterpie leaves a section of its body colored purple on the screen.
  • When Jessie says that the swirl is an Arbok, her eyes are green like James's instead of blue.
  • When Ash, Jessie, and James are shocked when the instructor reveals the answer for the swirl question, Ash's right shoe is completely white.
  • After Ash answers the tail flame question, and the view reverts to the big screen, the picture on the screen shows a flame from Ponyta's mane, not tail, but before Ash is answering, it shows the correct flame.
  • As the scoreboard comes down, Todd has his bags with him, but when he asks where Ash's picture is, they disappear.
  • The instructor says Electric-type moves do not work on Rock Pokémon, in reference to Pikachu's Thunderbolt failing to affect his Graveler. In reality, Electric-type moves don't work on Ground types, which Graveler is also, but have normal effectiveness on Rock types.
  • When Ash is about to send out Weezing and Arbok, the ring around the button of the Poké Ball is colored black instead of white.
  • When Ash tells Weezing to use Smog, the left sleeve on his jacket is colored blue like the rest of the jacket instead of white.
  • When the instructor sends out Jolteon and Vaporeon, the collar of his shirt is completely red.
    • Inversely, when he tells Jolteon to use Agility, the collar is completely blue.
  • When Jessie says that there will not be a next time for the instructor and when their Pokémon turn against them, the inside of Ivysaur's ears is colored green instead of black.
  • When Ash cheers for his victory over Flareon with Weezing, the number seven on his jacket disappears in one frame.
  • When Ash is returning Arbok to its Poké Ball, he is holding its Poké Ball upright, but in the next shot, it is upside-down.
  • In the last scene, the Meowth that does not talk has scratching sounds similar to that of wiping a window.
  • In the English dub, the instructor shows an image of a Poliwrath and Poliwag but calls them Poliwhirl and Poliwag.
  • In the Polish dub, Misty asks Ash why she hasn't gotten any Badges in a while instead of Ash.
  • The green Weedle

    The green Weedle

  • Caterpie coloring error

    Caterpie coloring error

  • Jessie's miscolored eyes

    Jessie's miscolored eyes

Dub edits

  • Kanto Pokérap: Day 1 (Version 2)
  • The excuses Jessie and James gave Meowth to go take the test were different:
    • Jessie in the Japanese version was going to attend a relative's wedding, while in the dub, it was a visit to a sick uncle.
    • James in the Japanese version was going to attend a relative's funeral, while in the dub, it was a dentist appointment.
  • Similarly, Jessie's resume listing that acted as her motive for taking the test was also different:
    • In the Japanese version, she had tea-maker, flower arranger, kimono fitter, Sommelier, beautician, and shoe fitter.
    • In the dub, she had hostess, florist, costume designer, wine expert, beautician, and style consultant.
  • Two of the slides were different in the original Japanese version. The question of Vulpix evolving into Ninetales via use of the Fire Stone was concocted by the 4Kids staff. The original question was whether the saying, "a Ninetales live for 1,000 years, a Wartortle live for 10,000 years" is correct or not. The Poliwag slide with Poliwrath on it originally had the correct Pokémon (Poliwhirl) next to Poliwag.
  • Test 1: Second question, Japanese version

    Test 1: Second question, Japanese version

  • Test 1: Second question, English version

    Test 1: Second question, English version

  • Test 2: Poliwag slide, Japanese version

    Test 2: Poliwag slide, Japanese version

  • Test 2: Poliwag slide, English version

    Test 2: Poliwag slide, English version

  • When going over the results scores, the dub has Misty stating what occupations each column represents, while she was originally silent during this time. This was presumably to compensate for removing the headers during localization.
  • In the Japanese version, the answers during the second exam were written down. The dub replaces the Japanese texts with images and arrows that imply the answers are selected from a list of options.
  • Brock's photo request in the Japanese version specifically noted that it was a good time to photograph Nurse Joy due to her sweating.
  • The Japanese version has Ash and his friends learning he prefers battling to taking tests, something that's not directly indicated in the dub.
  • In the Japanese version, Todd mentions he had been blasted off alongside Team Rocket from Ash's Weezing's Explosion when bringing Team Rocket's Meowth to the instructor, thus explaining why he was covered with dirt and why he was separated from Ash and his friends. This was omitted from the dub.

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