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'''Riddle Me This''' (Japanese: '''もえろ！グレンジム！''' ''Burn! {{tt|Guren|Cinnabar}} Gym!'') is the 58th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 13, 1998 and in the United States on September 18, 1999.  
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'''Riddle Me This''' (Japanese: '''もえろ！グレンジム！''' ''Burn! {{tt|Guren|Cinnabar}} Gym!'') is the 58th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 13, 1998, and in the United States on September 18, 1999.
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== Synopsis ==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} take a boat ride, finally going to [[Cinnabar Island]].  However, once there, they meet {{Gary}} and his {{TP|Gary|cheerleaders}}, who explains to them that Cinnabar Island is a tourist resort, and that [[Pokémon Trainer]]s have not ventured to Cinnabar Island since the days of [[Professor Oak|his grandfather]].  Ash then discovers that they, indeed, are on a cruise ship.  Once on the island, they decide to find the [[Cinnabar Gym]], and thanks to a local (who tells them by using a riddle which {{an|Misty}} eventually solves), they do find it... only to learn that the Gym has been abandoned.  The local tells them the story of how Cinnabar Island was once a hotspot for trainers, but then tourism took off due to the rise of hot springs resorts from the nearby volcano.  The Cinnabar Island Gym Leader, [[Blaine]], closed down his Gym due to being forced to battle tourists who had no interest in battling for badges.  The local leaves, but not before leaving a business card with Ash to an inn.


Ash and friends decide that, even if there isn't a Gym, there is still a world-famous Pokémon Lab to explore. There, they too discover that it has been turned into a tourist trap. Finding nothing else to do, they decide to look for lodgings, but find that not only is the [[Pokémon Center]]'s lodgings full, all of the hot springs resorts have been fully booked, and they are left with no choice but to camp out. Even Gary has found himself a room, but unfortunately for him, his room entertainment is in the form of {{an|Jigglypuff}}, who puts him to sleep. When {{an|Brock}} reminds Ash of the business card, they find that it also contains directions there... but in the form of a riddle. Ash and Brock are both stumped by it ("...you will see my hands, or at least my face"), but Misty guesses correctly again (that being a clock). The local, who runs the inn, not only has a vacancy, but allows Ash and company to stay for free.
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge. They are approached by a strange character speaking only in riddles while giving them clues on how to locate the gym. Once inside the gym, Ash and Pikachu have a super hot battle with a spitfire Pokémon they've never seen before!</i>
 
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} take a boat ride towards [[Cinnabar Island]]. However, they meet {{Gary}} and his {{TP|Gary|cheerleaders}} aboard. Gary explains that Cinnabar Island is a tourist resort, and that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s have not ventured to Cinnabar Island since the days of {{an|Professor Oak|his grandfather}}. He adds that the island no longer has a [[Gym]], much to Ash's frustration. The ship docks and Ash and his friends leave the ship, followed by {{an|Jigglypuff}}.
 
Once on the island, the group decides to find the [[Cinnabar Gym]], and they eventually do with the help of a local who tells them by using a riddle, which {{an|Misty}} solves. However, they learn that the Gym has been abandoned. The local tells them the story of how Cinnabar Island was once a hot spot for Trainers, but tourism took off due to the rise of hot springs resorts situated near the local volcano. The Cinnabar Island [[Gym Leader]], [[Blaine]], closed down his Gym due to being forced to battle tourists who had no interest in obtaining [[Badge]]s. The local leaves, but not before leaving Ash a business card for the Big Riddle Inn.
 
Ash and his friends then decide to explore the world-famous [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]]. There, they discover that it too has been turned into a tourist trap. Finding nothing else to do, they decide to look for lodging, but find that all of the rooms at the local [[Pokémon Center]] and the hot springs resorts have been booked. As a result, they camp out. Meanwhile, Gary has found himself a room, but his room entertainment is in the form of Jigglypuff, alongside {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Electabuzz}} dressed up in costumes playing the shamisen. Realizing this, Ash and his friends flee before it can {{m|sing}}, leaving everyone else to fall asleep. When {{an|Brock}} reminds Ash of the business card, they find that it also contains directions there, though in the form of a riddle, of course. Ash and Brock are both stumped, but Misty guesses correctly again and they locate the Big Riddle Inn because of its clock tower. The local from earlier, who runs the inn, reveals that he has a vacancy and allows the group to stay for free.
 
However, before they can settle in, the local receives a phone call, informing him that the Pokémon Lab, home to various {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, is under attack from a balloon. Figuring that {{TRT}} is involved, Ash and his friends arrive at the scene, and quickly dispatch the balloon with {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}} whilst riding on {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. As a reward for helping to save the Pokémon, the local tells them that Blaine had built a secret Gym, in a place where firefighters couldn't win.
 
Later that night, as Ash and his friends mull over the riddle in the hot springs, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} wanders off from Misty and jumps on a {{p|Gyarados}} tap fixture. It unwittingly activates a secret switch that moves a boulder, exposing a cave and knocking down the hot springs' gender separation screen. After quickly getting their clothes back on, Ash and his friends explore the secret cave and find a metal door that is hot to the touch. Beyond the door, they find Blaine's secret Gym, suspended over the Cinnabar Island volcano. The local suddenly appears, revealing himself to be Blaine, who accepts Ash's challenge.


However, before they can settle in, the local receives a phone call, informing him that the Pokémon Lab, home to various {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon, is under attack from a balloon. Figuring that [[Team Rocket]] is involved, Ash and company arrive at the scene, and quickly dispatch the balloon with help from {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} (via Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} from the back of Pidgeotto). As a reward for helping to save the Pokémon, the local reveals a secret: that Blaine had built a secret gym, in a place where "firefighters couldn't win".
The Gym battle begins as a three-on-three battle. Confident that the {{type|Fire}} leader will use his Fire Pokémon, Ash decides to start off with {{AP|Squirtle}}, while Blaine counters with a {{p|Ninetales}}. Despite the type advantage, Squirtle's {{m|Water Gun}} is no match for Ninetales's {{m|Fire Spin}}, and Squirtle is knocked out in one shot. Deciding to fight fire with fire, Ash chooses to use {{AP|Charizard}}, despite his [[obedience]] issues. In response, Blaine pulls Ninetales out for {{p|Rhydon}}. However, Charizard simply flies off the battlefield and naps as Rhydon is about to unleash {{m|Horn Drill}}. Blaine then disqualifies Charizard for leaving the ring, so Ash decides to rely on Pikachu. Pikachu's Thunderbolt does not faze Rhydon at all, but Ash decides to take advantage of using Rhydon's horn as a lightning rod, and another well-aimed Thunderbolt at the horn knocks it out.


Later that night, as Ash and friends mull over the riddle in the hot springs, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} wanders off from Misty and jumps on a {{p|Gyarados}} statue, unwittingly activating a secret switch that moved a boulder, exposing a cave and knocking down the hot springs' gender divider.  After quickly getting their clothes back on, Ash and friends explore the secret cave, and find a metal door that's hot to the touch. Beyond the door, they find a clear battlefield - Blaine's secret gym, suspended over the Cinnabar Island volcano. The local suddenly appears, revealing himself to be Blaine, and accepts Ash's challenge.
However, Blaine isn't fazed, calling out his signature Pokémon, {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}}. Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attacks do not seem to faze it, which, as Brock explains, is due to Magmar using its own body heat as an air lens, diffusing the electricity. Pikachu is effectively unable to attack, and Magmar's relentless {{m|Fire Punch}}es leave him exhausted. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Pikachu precariously caught between Magmar's {{m|Fire Blast}} and the lava below.


The Gym Battle begins as a three-on-three battle.  Confident that the {{type2|Fire}} leader will use his Fire Pokémon, Ash decides to lead off with {{AP|Squirtle}}, while Blaine counters with a {{p|Ninetales}}.  Despite the type advantage, Squirtle's {{m|Water Gun}} is no match for Ninetales' {{m|Fire Spin}}, and Squirtle is out in one shot. Deciding to fight fire with fire, Ash decides to use {{AP|Charizard}} despite its obedience issues.  In response, Blaine pulls Ninetales for {{p|Rhydon}}.  However, Charizard simply loafs off as Rhydon was about to unleash {{m|Horn Drill}}, unwilling to battle.  Quickly down two Pokémon, Ash decides to rely on Pikachu.  Pikachu's Thunderbolt does not faze Rhydon at all, but Ash decides to take advantage of using Rhydon's horn as a {{a|Lightningrod}}, and another well-aimed Thunderbolt at the horn knocks it out.  However, Blaine isn't fazed, calling out his signature Pokémon, {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}}.  Pikachu's electric attacks do not seem to faze him, which, as Brock explains, is due to Magmar using its own body heat as a thermal lance, diffusing the electricity.  With Pikachu effectively unable to attack, and Magmar slowly wearing Pikachu out with a series of {{m|Fire Punch}}es, the episode ends on a cliffhanger, as Pikachu finds itself facing down Magmar's {{m|Fire Blast}}, while about to back into the lava.  Will Pikachu survive?
==Major events==
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== Major events ==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Cinnabar Island]], meeting {{Gary}} again along the way.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|co.}} reach [[Cinnabar Island]].
* Ash and his friends meet [[Blaine]], the {{gy|Cinnabar}} [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash and co. meet [[Blaine]].
* Ash begins his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with Blaine.
* Ash begins his gym {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Blaine.
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=== Debuts ===
 
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Blaine]]
* [[Blaine]]
==== Pokémon debuts ====  
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}})
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}})


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP058.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
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* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* [[Blaine]]
* [[Blaine]]
* Tourists
* Hotel performers


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magmar}} (''US and international''), [[Electabuzz (Pokémon)|Eleboo]] (''Japan'')
[[File:WTP EP058.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magmar}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Electabuzz}} ''(Japan)''


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}}; debut)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}}; debut)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (hotel performer's)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} (hotel performer's)
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
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* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* This is the first time Ash uses his {{AP|Squirtle}} in a Gym match.
[[File:EP058 trivia.png|thumb|200px|A painting of a tiger can be seen in front of Ash and his friends]]
* This is an episode where a real world animal is seen. While Ash and his friends are looking for a hotel to stay in, a picture of a tiger can be seen in one of the hotels. In the hotel Gary stayed in, a steaming fish can be seen on the table.
* This is the first time {{Ash}} uses his {{AP|Squirtle}} in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Pikachu's triumph over Blaine's Rhydon in this episode has spawned the popular Pokémon internet meme, "Pikachu! Aim for the horn!".  The phrase is also deliberately misquoted.
* This is the first time a [[Gym Leader]] has used a Pokémon not of their specialty type in a Gym battle against Ash. In this case, [[Blaine]], a {{type|Fire}} specialist, used a {{p|Rhydon}}, a {{t|Ground}}/{{type|Rock}}.
* This is the last occurrence in which the Gym Leader switches out a Pokémon.  In subsequent Gym Battle treatments, the Gym Leader is forbidden to switch Pokémon.
* This is yet another episode where a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real world animal is seen]]. While Ash and {{ashfr}} are looking for a hotel to stay in, a picture of a tiger can be seen in one of the hotels. In addition, the food in {{Gary}}'s hotel room consists of real world fish.
* This episode is preceded by different episodes between the original Japanese version and dubbed versions. The episode is preceded by ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'' in the original Japanese version and by ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' in the dub.
** The picture in question may have been based on a similar picture that was found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}, featuring a mural of a tiger among grass, making it a [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world reference]] as well.
* A {{p|Rhydon}} in this episode uses something similar to the ability {{a|Lightningrod}}, although abilities themselves weren't introduced yet.
* {{p|Rhydon}} was defeated by an {{type|Electric}} attack, even though Rhydon itself is part {{type|Ground}}.
* This is Ash's Charizard's first non-flashback appearance since ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''
** {{AP|Pikachu}}'s triumph over [[Blaine]]'s Rhydon in this episode has spawned the popular Pokémon internet meme "Pikachu! Aim for the horn!" The phrase is misquoted, however; the actual quote is "Pikachu, the horn!"
* The dub title is a reference to the {{wp|Batman}} villain {{wp|The Riddler|The Riddler's}} catchphrase; "Riddle me this".
* This episode is preceded by different episodes between the original Japanese version and dubbed versions. The episode is preceded by ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'' in the original Japanese version and by ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' in the dub.
* Rhydon was defeated by an Electric-type attack, even though Rhydon itself is part Ground-type.
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} is the only non-{{type|Fighting}} Pokémon seen at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]], although it can evolve into one, {{p|Poliwrath}}.
* This episode is banned in South Korea.
* This episode was [[Banned episodes|banned]] in {{pmin|South Korea}} due to its references to the Japanese culture and the overall tensions between the two countries.
=== Errors ===
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Charizard, Go!]].


=== Dub edits ===
===Errors===
* When {{an|Jigglypuff}} sings for Gary, it sings too quickly for the music. Its lips also move too quickly.
* {{m|Fire Spin}} is stated in this episode to be "{{p|Ninetales}}'s most powerful attack", while just a little time later {{m|Fire Blast}} is called "the most powerful attack a {{t|Fire}} Pokémon has". Ninetales is able to learn Fire Blast so the statements contradict each other.
 
===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]
* Misty's comment about Cinnabar Island was originally noting that Ash was coming close to achieving his goal of Pokémon Master. Brock's following comment also originally did not mention Trainers trying to learn about various techniques at the Pokémon Lab.
* Gary's comment about getting a tan was originally referencing him going to the hot springs on the island. Gary also did not originally mention Professor Oak when describing how the island has fallen in popularity.
* Blaine's "hotel card" was originally a pack of tissues, referencing the Japanese concept of tissue-pack marketing.
* Ash's "souvenir stands" line was originally him commenting that the lab itself was another tourist trap.
* The cookies that Jessie, James, and Meowth were making at their booth were originally taiyaki.
* Ash's "so hungry I could eat a Horsea" line did not originally include any hyperbole.
* When Ash is drawn to the hotel Gary is staying at by the smell of food, Misty originally only called to Ash to wait and did not say that they had already tried to find a room there.
* The "appetizers" that Gary's troupe had was originally a delicacy called "sankai". The part where he offers to let Ash have some if he spins around three times and says "Pikachu" originally came from a play on words in the original version, based on the fact that the word "sankai" can also mean "three times".
* The fourth riddle was completely different between the Japanese version and the dub:
** In the Japanese version, the riddle dealt with "a lot of water above, and a lot of fire below", which also explains why Ash, Brock, and Misty were bathing at the hot springs when they discovered the Gym entrance by accident due to their deducing that the riddle had ties to the hot springs.
** In the dub, it mentions a fiery place that not even a fireman can put out.
* When Blaine revealed his identity in the original, he made a pun on his name, which sounds the same as the word for wig.
* In the original, Ash does not tell Pikachu to aim for Rhydon's horn; his line is simply cheering Pikachu on instead.
* When Blaine gives a riddle before calling Magmar, in the dub, the riddle includes a pun on Ash's name.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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もえろ！グレンジム！
Burn! Guren Gym!
First broadcast
Japan August 13, 1998
United States September 18, 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 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 横田和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 武田優作 Yūsaku Takeda
Additional credits

Riddle Me This (Japanese: もえろ！グレンジム！ Burn! Guren Gym!) is the 58th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 13, 1998, and in the United States on September 18, 1999.

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Blurb

Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge. They are approached by a strange character speaking only in riddles while giving them clues on how to locate the gym. Once inside the gym, Ash and Pikachu have a super hot battle with a spitfire Pokémon they've never seen before!

Plot

Ash and his friends take a boat ride towards Cinnabar Island. However, they meet Gary and his cheerleaders aboard. Gary explains that Cinnabar Island is a tourist resort, and that Trainers have not ventured to Cinnabar Island since the days of his grandfather. He adds that the island no longer has a Gym, much to Ash's frustration. The ship docks and Ash and his friends leave the ship, followed by Jigglypuff.

Once on the island, the group decides to find the Cinnabar Gym, and they eventually do with the help of a local who tells them by using a riddle, which Misty solves. However, they learn that the Gym has been abandoned. The local tells them the story of how Cinnabar Island was once a hot spot for Trainers, but tourism took off due to the rise of hot springs resorts situated near the local volcano. The Cinnabar Island Gym Leader, Blaine, closed down his Gym due to being forced to battle tourists who had no interest in obtaining Badges. The local leaves, but not before leaving Ash a business card for the Big Riddle Inn.

Ash and his friends then decide to explore the world-famous Pokémon Lab. There, they discover that it too has been turned into a tourist trap. Finding nothing else to do, they decide to look for lodging, but find that all of the rooms at the local Pokémon Center and the hot springs resorts have been booked. As a result, they camp out. Meanwhile, Gary has found himself a room, but his room entertainment is in the form of Jigglypuff, alongside Hitmonlee and Electabuzz dressed up in costumes playing the shamisen. Realizing this, Ash and his friends flee before it can sing, leaving everyone else to fall asleep. When Brock reminds Ash of the business card, they find that it also contains directions there, though in the form of a riddle, of course. Ash and Brock are both stumped, but Misty guesses correctly again and they locate the Big Riddle Inn because of its clock tower. The local from earlier, who runs the inn, reveals that he has a vacancy and allows the group to stay for free.

However, before they can settle in, the local receives a phone call, informing him that the Pokémon Lab, home to various Fighting-type Pokémon, is under attack from a balloon. Figuring that Team Rocket is involved, Ash and his friends arrive at the scene, and quickly dispatch the balloon with Pikachu's Thunderbolt whilst riding on Pidgeotto. As a reward for helping to save the Pokémon, the local tells them that Blaine had built a secret Gym, in a place where firefighters couldn't win.

Later that night, as Ash and his friends mull over the riddle in the hot springs, Togepi wanders off from Misty and jumps on a Gyarados tap fixture. It unwittingly activates a secret switch that moves a boulder, exposing a cave and knocking down the hot springs' gender separation screen. After quickly getting their clothes back on, Ash and his friends explore the secret cave and find a metal door that is hot to the touch. Beyond the door, they find Blaine's secret Gym, suspended over the Cinnabar Island volcano. The local suddenly appears, revealing himself to be Blaine, who accepts Ash's challenge.

The Gym battle begins as a three-on-three battle. Confident that the Fire-type leader will use his Fire Pokémon, Ash decides to start off with Squirtle, while Blaine counters with a Ninetales. Despite the type advantage, Squirtle's Water Gun is no match for Ninetales's Fire Spin, and Squirtle is knocked out in one shot. Deciding to fight fire with fire, Ash chooses to use Charizard, despite his obedience issues. In response, Blaine pulls Ninetales out for Rhydon. However, Charizard simply flies off the battlefield and naps as Rhydon is about to unleash Horn Drill. Blaine then disqualifies Charizard for leaving the ring, so Ash decides to rely on Pikachu. Pikachu's Thunderbolt does not faze Rhydon at all, but Ash decides to take advantage of using Rhydon's horn as a lightning rod, and another well-aimed Thunderbolt at the horn knocks it out.

However, Blaine isn't fazed, calling out his signature Pokémon, Magmar. Pikachu's Electric attacks do not seem to faze it, which, as Brock explains, is due to Magmar using its own body heat as an air lens, diffusing the electricity. Pikachu is effectively unable to attack, and Magmar's relentless Fire Punches leave him exhausted. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Pikachu precariously caught between Magmar's Fire Blast and the lava below.

Major events

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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Magmar (US and international), Electabuzz (Japan)

Trivia

A painting of a tiger can be seen in front of Ash and his friends
  • This is the first time Ash uses his Squirtle in a Gym battle.
  • This is the first time a Gym Leader has used a Pokémon not of their specialty type in a Gym battle against Ash. In this case, Blaine, a Fire-type specialist, used a Rhydon, a Ground/Rock-type.
  • This is yet another episode where a real world animal is seen. While Ash and his friends are looking for a hotel to stay in, a picture of a tiger can be seen in one of the hotels. In addition, the food in Gary's hotel room consists of real world fish.
    • The picture in question may have been based on a similar picture that was found at Azuchi Castle, featuring a mural of a tiger among grass, making it a real-world reference as well.
  • Rhydon was defeated by an Electric-type attack, even though Rhydon itself is part Ground-type.
    • Pikachu's triumph over Blaine's Rhydon in this episode has spawned the popular Pokémon internet meme "Pikachu! Aim for the horn!" The phrase is misquoted, however; the actual quote is "Pikachu, the horn!"
  • This episode is preceded by different episodes between the original Japanese version and dubbed versions. The episode is preceded by The Breeding Center Secret in the original Japanese version and by The Purr-fect Hero in the dub.
  • Poliwhirl is the only non-Fighting-type Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Lab, although it can evolve into one, Poliwrath.
  • This episode was banned in South Korea due to its references to the Japanese culture and the overall tensions between the two countries.
  • This episode was partially adapted into the book Charizard, Go!.

Errors

  • When Jigglypuff sings for Gary, it sings too quickly for the music. Its lips also move too quickly.
  • Fire Spin is stated in this episode to be "Ninetales's most powerful attack", while just a little time later Fire Blast is called "the most powerful attack a Fire Pokémon has". Ninetales is able to learn Fire Blast so the statements contradict each other.

Dub edits

  • Pikachu's Jukebox: What Kind of Pokémon Are You?
  • Misty's comment about Cinnabar Island was originally noting that Ash was coming close to achieving his goal of Pokémon Master. Brock's following comment also originally did not mention Trainers trying to learn about various techniques at the Pokémon Lab.
  • Gary's comment about getting a tan was originally referencing him going to the hot springs on the island. Gary also did not originally mention Professor Oak when describing how the island has fallen in popularity.
  • Blaine's "hotel card" was originally a pack of tissues, referencing the Japanese concept of tissue-pack marketing.
  • Ash's "souvenir stands" line was originally him commenting that the lab itself was another tourist trap.
  • The cookies that Jessie, James, and Meowth were making at their booth were originally taiyaki.
  • Ash's "so hungry I could eat a Horsea" line did not originally include any hyperbole.
  • When Ash is drawn to the hotel Gary is staying at by the smell of food, Misty originally only called to Ash to wait and did not say that they had already tried to find a room there.
  • The "appetizers" that Gary's troupe had was originally a delicacy called "sankai". The part where he offers to let Ash have some if he spins around three times and says "Pikachu" originally came from a play on words in the original version, based on the fact that the word "sankai" can also mean "three times".
  • The fourth riddle was completely different between the Japanese version and the dub:
    • In the Japanese version, the riddle dealt with "a lot of water above, and a lot of fire below", which also explains why Ash, Brock, and Misty were bathing at the hot springs when they discovered the Gym entrance by accident due to their deducing that the riddle had ties to the hot springs.
    • In the dub, it mentions a fiery place that not even a fireman can put out.
  • When Blaine revealed his identity in the original, he made a pun on his name, which sounds the same as the word for wig.
  • In the original, Ash does not tell Pikachu to aim for Rhydon's horn; his line is simply cheering Pikachu on instead.
  • When Blaine gives a riddle before calling Magmar, in the dub, the riddle includes a pun on Ash's name.

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