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'''Hatch Me If You Can''' (Japanese: '''タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！''' ''Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm!'') is the 258th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 25, 2002 and in the United States on August 9, 2003.
'''Hatch Me If You Can''' (Japanese: '''タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！''' ''Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm!'') is the 258th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 25, 2002, and in the United States on August 9, 2003.


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== Synopsis ==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} are still on the road back to [[New Bark Town]] where they can deliver [[Pokémon egg|the egg]] requested by Professor {{prof|Elm}} and so Ash can register for the [[Johto League]] [[Silver Conference]]. As Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} eat their lunch, the trio try and guess what kind of Pokémon with hatch from the egg. Just as Brock suggests it's going to be a [[legendary Pokémon]], the egg begins to glow as if it is about to hatch, but it's only a false alarm. As Ash tries to persuade the egg to hatch, [[Team Rocket]] spy on them from the bushes and then begin to scheme how to get it.
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''Questions as to what Pokémon waits inside the egg Ash and friends have been carrying for Professor Elm are finally answered when it hatches into a Larvitar. Our heroes hardly have time to celebrate, however, as they realize that this Larvitar is unwell, its body temperature much lower than normal for any non-Ice Pokémon. Even at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy is unable to do anything to stop this Larvitar's body temperature from dropping even further. Just as she warns Ash that Larvitar's life may be in danger, problems are compounded by a sudden and unexplained blackout. Desperately, Ash and friends set out to restore power to the Pokémon Center in time to somehow treat their ailing Larvitar.''


At that moment, the egg begins to glow again from under Ash's shirt. When Ash pulls his shirt up, it reveals a {{p|Larvitar}}. {{AP|Larvitar}} isn't moving, and Brock checks its temperature and finds that its body temperature is way too low. The trio decide it's best if they got Larvitar to a [[Pokémon Center]], and promptly go to a nearby one.
==Plot==
While {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop for lunch, they are particularly keen to find out what Pokémon will hatch from the [[Pokémon Egg]]. Just as {{an|Brock}} suggests it's going to be a [[Legendary Pokémon]], the Egg begins to glow inside its [[Egg case]] as if it is about to hatch, but it's only a false alarm. As Ash tries to persuade the Egg to hatch by tucking it under his shirt and singing, {{TRT}} spies on them from the bushes and then begins to scheme how to get it. At that moment, the Egg begins to glow again from under Ash's shirt. When Ash pulls his shirt up, it reveals a sleeping {{AP|Larvitar}}. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] for more information, and while he is disappointed to learn that it isn't Legendary, he admits that it was cool to see it hatch. {{an|Misty}} notices that Larvitar isn't moving terribly much, and Brock checks its temperature to discover that its body temperature is way too low. The trio decides it's best if they get Larvitar to a [[Pokémon Center]], and promptly go to a nearby one.


[[Nurse Joy]] can't find anything wrong with Larvitar and calls Professor Elm who is currently meeting up with Professor {{an|Professor Oak}} and {{Delia}} so they can see Ash off to the Silver Conference.  
[[Nurse Joy]] can't find anything wrong with Larvitar so she decides to call [[Professor Elm]] to alert him to the situation. However, Elm fails to reply because he is busy hosting {{an|Professor Oak}} and {{Delia}}, who have traveled to [[New Bark Town]] so they can see Ash off to the [[Silver Conference]]. Trouble is brewing back at the Pokémon Center: not only can Nurse Joy not get a hold of Professor Elm, but a storm is brewing and Larvitar isn't getting any better. As Nurse Joy finds that Larvitar is getting worse, the power goes out. Nurse Joy goes to check on the generator but falls down one of Team Rocket's pitfalls. [[Jessie]] explains to her that they were the ones who damaged the generator and now they're going to kidnap Larvitar. Inside, Ash and his friends wonder where Nurse Joy is. Jessie, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|dressed up as Nurse Joy]], and [[James]], disguised as a surgeon, tell them that they need to take Larvitar to the hospital. Ash almost complies, but Brock stops him and tells him that it's clearly ''not'' Nurse Joy. Brock explains that Nurse Joy usually has a sweet-sounding voice and doesn't smell like dirt. Jessie is immediately insulted and takes off her face mask to reveal herself. {{MTR}} smacks Jessie with a paper fan for blowing their cover. James tries to take Larvitar by force, but he only pulls off its warm blanket. Ash orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, sending Team Rocket running off. Misty and Brock go rescue Nurse Joy from the pitfall, but Nurse Joy explains that the generator's blown beyond repair. Inside, Ash uses {{AP|Cyndaquil}} to heat Larvitar with the flame on its back.  


Trouble is brewing back at the Pokémon Center: not only can Nurse Joy not get a hold of Professor Elm, but a storm is brewing and Larvitar isn't getting any better. As Nurse Joy finds that Larvitar is getting worse, the power goes out. Nurse Joy goes to check on the generator but falls down one of [[Team Rocket|Team Rocket's]] pitfalls. [[Jessie]] explains to her that now they're going to kidnap Larvitar. Inside, the trio wonder where Nurse Joy is. Jessie, dressed up as Nurse Joy, and [[James]], disguised as a surgeon, tell them that they need to take Larvitar to the hospital. Ash almost does it, but Brock stops him and tells him that it's clearly ''not'' Nurse Joy. Jessie reveals herself and James tries to take Larvitar by force, but {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|ThunderShock}}, sending Team Rocket running off.  
Back in New Bark Town, Professors Elm and Oak are having an intense dinner table discussion over the environment and its effect on a Pokémon’s nature. Elm evidences the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}, though Oak disputes his claims. Delia is hoping the debate will end when she notices something on Elm’s computer. Elm finally responds to Nurse Joy's email about Larvitar, and immediately hits the road to the Pokémon Center with Professor Oak and Delia. The following morning the two Professors and Delia arrive at the Center. The Professors tell them that they'll take care of Larvitar while the others eat breakfast. The Professors manage to get Larvitar's body temperature up and make it conscious, but Larvitar still doesn't respond to external stimuli and it hasn't eaten, making it obvious a problem still exists. Just as Delia calls everyone away to eat breakfast, Larvitar opens its eyes slightly.  


Misty and Brock go rescue Nurse Joy from the pitfall, but Nurse Joy explains that the generator's blown beyond repair. Inside, Ash uses {{AP|Cyndaquil}} to heat Larvitar with the heat on its back.  
At the table, Ash tells the others of a dream he had the night before where he saw into the eyes of Larvitar as an Egg. The Egg was tossed around in traffic and rolled under the feet of people on a sidewalk. Professor Elm declares that this must be the cause for its unresponsiveness. Ash asks Professor Elm if he can take Larvitar outside for a while, and Elm says it's alright to.


Back in New Bark Town, Professor Elm finally gets Nurse Joy's email about Larvitar, and immediately hit the road to the Pokémon Center with Professor Oak and Delia. The professors tell them that they'll take care of Larvitar while the others eat breakfast. The professors manage to get Larvitar's body temperature up and make it conscious, but Larvitar still doesn't respond to external stimuli and it hasn't eaten makes an existing problem still obvious. Just as everyone leaves to eat breakfast, Larvitar opens its eyes slightly.  
Outside, Ash shows Larvitar how great the world is, showing it a field, the ocean, and the sky, but as Larvitar takes it all in, Team Rocket shows up and invites Larvitar to come lay on a pile of hay with them. After Ash tells them that Larvitar won't, Team Rocket dives into the hay and comes out with a [[Team Rocket's mechas|vehicle]] with a pair of arms and a giant net on it. The arm grabs Ash, who drops Larvitar in the process. Before Team Rocket can steal Larvitar, Ash tells Pikachu to get Larvitar away, but Larvitar won't move. Pikachu tries to zap the vehicle, but it's shockproof, and Team Rocket grabs Pikachu with the other hand. With the net, they go for Larvitar, but a herd of {{p|Jumpluff}} gets in the way. As Larvitar watches the Jumpluff being swatted away and hitting the ground, it remembers bouncing through the streets as an Egg and uses {{m|Screech}}. The shrill sound forces everyone to block their ears. Ash tells Larvitar to run, but instead, it uses {{m|Hidden Power}} to levitate the vehicle and free Pikachu and Ash. The Professors, along with Brock and Misty arrive in time to witness Larvitar's incredible power, and they are left in shock as it sends Team Rocket blasting off.


At the table, Ash tells the others of a dream he had the night before where he saw into the eyes of Larvitar as an egg. The egg was tossed around in traffic and rolled under the feet of people on a sidewalk. Professor Elm says that must be the cause for its unresponsiveness. Ash asks Professor Elm if he can take Larvitar outside for a while, and Elm says it's alright to.
Ash congratulates Larvitar and tells it there's nothing to be afraid of when it's with its friends. Larvitar begins to smile as it watches some {{p|Bellossom}} dance, as well as a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Butterfree}} fill the sky. Ash offers Larvitar some more assurance, though the new hatchling instantly cowers in fear when {{an|Misty}} greets it. Elm, on the other hand, is not concerned by Larvitar's shy nature and admits that it will be some time before it truly opens up.


Outside, Ash shows Larvitar how great the world is, showing it a field, the ocean, and the sky, but as Larvitar takes it in, Team Rocket show up and invite Larvitar to come lay on a pile of hay with them. After Ash tells them that Larvitar won't, Team Rocket dive into the hay and come out with a vehicle with a pair of arms and a giant net on it. The arm grabs Ash, who lets go of Larvitar. Before Team Rocket can steal Larvitar, Ash tells Pikachu to get Larvitar away, but Larvitar wont move.  
The group later returns to New Bark Town where Ash registers for the Silver Conference at the local Pokémon Center. In the evening, they venture over to Elm's Laboratory. Delia wishes her son all the best. Professor Elm also entrusts Ash with Larvitar, explaining that it must be delivered back to [[Mt. Silver]], where the Egg was originally found. Misty is concerned that the travel may be too much for Larvitar, though Elm and Oak reply that it will be best for it to return to its home and develop along the way. Ash formally asks Larvitar if it would like to travel, and the young Pokémon happily agrees to join the group. Misty, however, is unimpressed and comments that this is so typical. Ash accepts the task and places Larvitar inside his [[Bag|backpack]] as he and his friends leave for Mt. Silver.


Pikachu tries to shock the vehicle, but it's shock proof, and Team Rocket grab Pikachu with the other hand. With the net, they go for Larvitar, but a herd of {{p|Jumpluff}} get in the way so they can't catch it. As Larvitar watches the Jumpluff bounce on the ground, it remembers bouncing through the streets as an egg and uses {{m|Screech}}. With Team Rocket temporarily distracted, Ash tells Larvitar to run, but instead, it uses {{m|Hidden Power}} to levitate the vehicle and free Pikachu and Ash. Larvitar sends Team Rocket blasting off, and the others watch in astonishment.
==Major events==
 
* {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} hatches into a {{AP|Larvitar}}.
Ash congratulates Larvitar and tells him there's nothing to be afraid of when he's with his friends. With Larvitar opening up to the world, the group drives back to New Bark Town and Ash registers for the Silver Conference at a Pokémon Center.
 
Now on the road to [[Mt. Silver]], Elm has entrusted Ash with Larvitar so he can deliver it to the Pokémon Preserve Center there, where the egg was originally found. The episode ends with the three sent off to Mt. Silver.
 
== Major events ==
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* Ash's {{pkmn|egg}} hatches into a {{p|Larvitar}}.
* Ash registers for the [[Silver Conference]].
* Ash registers for the [[Silver Conference]].
* Ash agrees to take Larvitar to [[Mt. Silver]].
* Ash agrees to take Larvitar to [[Mt. Silver]].
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=== Debuts ===
 
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Larvitar}} ({{OP|Ash|Larvitar}})
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|anime]])


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP258.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (two)
* [[Nurse Joy]] (×2)
* [[Professor Elm]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Professor Elm]]


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Swinub}}
[[File:WTP EP258.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Swinub}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Larvitar}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{op|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{op|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Larvitar}} ({{op|Ash|Larvitar}}, hatched; debut)
* {{p|Larvitar}} ({{OP|Ash|Larvitar}}; hatched; unofficial)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (many)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (three)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (×3)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (many)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (many)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* The English title is based on the phrase "catch me if you can," which also happened to be the title of a [[wp:Catch Me if You Can|movie]] released around the time the episode debuted in English-speaking countries.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the phrase "catch me if you can", which happens to be a song featured in the first [[Pikachu short]], [[Catch Me if You Can]]. It also happened to be the title of a {{wp|Catch Me if You Can|movie}} released around the time the episode debuted in English-speaking countries.
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' can be heard in this episode.
* Due to Ash not putting {{AP|Larvitar}} in a [[Poké Ball]], this marks the first time Ash has had more than six Pokémon [[Party|on hand]], excluding him briefly possessing a {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}} alongside his full team in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''.
* The outfits that [[Jessie]] and [[James]] wear during the start of their {{motto}} are the same outfits worn by Heidi and Peter, respectively, in the Japanese-American TV series ''{{wp|Heidi, Girl of the Alps}}''.


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
[[File:EP258 error.png|thumb|200px|Larvitar's missing black markings]]
* When [[Nurse Joy]] says she will check {{AP|Larvitar}}'s temperature again, the background appears dark even though the power did not go out yet.
* In the scene where {{TRT}} is chasing {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Larvitar}}, Larvitar's black markings disappear.
* Larvitar uses {{m|Harden}} in this episode. However, Larvitar [[Animated series move errors|cannot legitimately learn this move]] in the {{pkmn|games}}.


=== Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===
* In Ash's dream, the volume of the motorcycle and truck are greatly reduced in the dub.
* Since Jessie and James are disguised as Heidi and Peter from {{wp|Heidi, Girl of the Alps}}, the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub alters Team Rocket's motto to include references to the famous line from the Italian opening of that series which speaks about smiling mountains and goats saying hello.
** In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub, Jessie sings the first line of the opening theme,"{{tt|Abuelito Dime Tú|Tell Me, Grandpa}}" (which is directly translated from the original Japanese, "{{tt|教えて ''Oshiete''|Tell Me}}") before the motto, and James sings it as well, just after his last line. Also, Jessie recites "''{{tt|Para proteger al mundo de la Señorita Rottenmeier|To protect the world from Miss Rottenmeier}}''" and presents herself as "Heidi" instead of "Jessie", while Meowth says "''{{tt|¡Como Heidi, así es!|Just like Heidi, that's right!}}''".


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|pt_eu={{tt|Um Sonho Engenhoso|An Ingenious Dream}}
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|pl={{tt|Wysiedź mnie, jeśli potrafisz|Hatch me, if you can}}
|hi=बहार निकला Larvitar {{tt|''Bahar Nikla Larvitar''|Larvitar Came Out}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！
Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm!
First broadcast
Japan July 25, 2002
United States August 9, 2003
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Ready Go!
Ending ポケッターリ・モンスターリ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Hatch Me If You Can (Japanese: タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！ Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm!) is the 258th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on July 25, 2002, and in the United States on August 9, 2003.

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Blurb

Questions as to what Pokémon waits inside the egg Ash and friends have been carrying for Professor Elm are finally answered when it hatches into a Larvitar. Our heroes hardly have time to celebrate, however, as they realize that this Larvitar is unwell, its body temperature much lower than normal for any non-Ice Pokémon. Even at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy is unable to do anything to stop this Larvitar's body temperature from dropping even further. Just as she warns Ash that Larvitar's life may be in danger, problems are compounded by a sudden and unexplained blackout. Desperately, Ash and friends set out to restore power to the Pokémon Center in time to somehow treat their ailing Larvitar.

Plot

While Ash and his friends stop for lunch, they are particularly keen to find out what Pokémon will hatch from the Pokémon Egg. Just as Brock suggests it's going to be a Legendary Pokémon, the Egg begins to glow inside its Egg case as if it is about to hatch, but it's only a false alarm. As Ash tries to persuade the Egg to hatch by tucking it under his shirt and singing, Team Rocket spies on them from the bushes and then begins to scheme how to get it. At that moment, the Egg begins to glow again from under Ash's shirt. When Ash pulls his shirt up, it reveals a sleeping Larvitar. Ash checks his Pokédex for more information, and while he is disappointed to learn that it isn't Legendary, he admits that it was cool to see it hatch. Misty notices that Larvitar isn't moving terribly much, and Brock checks its temperature to discover that its body temperature is way too low. The trio decides it's best if they get Larvitar to a Pokémon Center, and promptly go to a nearby one.

Nurse Joy can't find anything wrong with Larvitar so she decides to call Professor Elm to alert him to the situation. However, Elm fails to reply because he is busy hosting Professor Oak and Delia, who have traveled to New Bark Town so they can see Ash off to the Silver Conference. Trouble is brewing back at the Pokémon Center: not only can Nurse Joy not get a hold of Professor Elm, but a storm is brewing and Larvitar isn't getting any better. As Nurse Joy finds that Larvitar is getting worse, the power goes out. Nurse Joy goes to check on the generator but falls down one of Team Rocket's pitfalls. Jessie explains to her that they were the ones who damaged the generator and now they're going to kidnap Larvitar. Inside, Ash and his friends wonder where Nurse Joy is. Jessie, dressed up as Nurse Joy, and James, disguised as a surgeon, tell them that they need to take Larvitar to the hospital. Ash almost complies, but Brock stops him and tells him that it's clearly not Nurse Joy. Brock explains that Nurse Joy usually has a sweet-sounding voice and doesn't smell like dirt. Jessie is immediately insulted and takes off her face mask to reveal herself. Meowth smacks Jessie with a paper fan for blowing their cover. James tries to take Larvitar by force, but he only pulls off its warm blanket. Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, sending Team Rocket running off. Misty and Brock go rescue Nurse Joy from the pitfall, but Nurse Joy explains that the generator's blown beyond repair. Inside, Ash uses Cyndaquil to heat Larvitar with the flame on its back.

Back in New Bark Town, Professors Elm and Oak are having an intense dinner table discussion over the environment and its effect on a Pokémon’s nature. Elm evidences the Red Gyarados, though Oak disputes his claims. Delia is hoping the debate will end when she notices something on Elm’s computer. Elm finally responds to Nurse Joy's email about Larvitar, and immediately hits the road to the Pokémon Center with Professor Oak and Delia. The following morning the two Professors and Delia arrive at the Center. The Professors tell them that they'll take care of Larvitar while the others eat breakfast. The Professors manage to get Larvitar's body temperature up and make it conscious, but Larvitar still doesn't respond to external stimuli and it hasn't eaten, making it obvious a problem still exists. Just as Delia calls everyone away to eat breakfast, Larvitar opens its eyes slightly.

At the table, Ash tells the others of a dream he had the night before where he saw into the eyes of Larvitar as an Egg. The Egg was tossed around in traffic and rolled under the feet of people on a sidewalk. Professor Elm declares that this must be the cause for its unresponsiveness. Ash asks Professor Elm if he can take Larvitar outside for a while, and Elm says it's alright to.

Outside, Ash shows Larvitar how great the world is, showing it a field, the ocean, and the sky, but as Larvitar takes it all in, Team Rocket shows up and invites Larvitar to come lay on a pile of hay with them. After Ash tells them that Larvitar won't, Team Rocket dives into the hay and comes out with a vehicle with a pair of arms and a giant net on it. The arm grabs Ash, who drops Larvitar in the process. Before Team Rocket can steal Larvitar, Ash tells Pikachu to get Larvitar away, but Larvitar won't move. Pikachu tries to zap the vehicle, but it's shockproof, and Team Rocket grabs Pikachu with the other hand. With the net, they go for Larvitar, but a herd of Jumpluff gets in the way. As Larvitar watches the Jumpluff being swatted away and hitting the ground, it remembers bouncing through the streets as an Egg and uses Screech. The shrill sound forces everyone to block their ears. Ash tells Larvitar to run, but instead, it uses Hidden Power to levitate the vehicle and free Pikachu and Ash. The Professors, along with Brock and Misty arrive in time to witness Larvitar's incredible power, and they are left in shock as it sends Team Rocket blasting off.

Ash congratulates Larvitar and tells it there's nothing to be afraid of when it's with its friends. Larvitar begins to smile as it watches some Bellossom dance, as well as a flock of Pidgey and Butterfree fill the sky. Ash offers Larvitar some more assurance, though the new hatchling instantly cowers in fear when Misty greets it. Elm, on the other hand, is not concerned by Larvitar's shy nature and admits that it will be some time before it truly opens up.

The group later returns to New Bark Town where Ash registers for the Silver Conference at the local Pokémon Center. In the evening, they venture over to Elm's Laboratory. Delia wishes her son all the best. Professor Elm also entrusts Ash with Larvitar, explaining that it must be delivered back to Mt. Silver, where the Egg was originally found. Misty is concerned that the travel may be too much for Larvitar, though Elm and Oak reply that it will be best for it to return to its home and develop along the way. Ash formally asks Larvitar if it would like to travel, and the young Pokémon happily agrees to join the group. Misty, however, is unimpressed and comments that this is so typical. Ash accepts the task and places Larvitar inside his backpack as he and his friends leave for Mt. Silver.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Main series debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Swinub (US and international), Larvitar (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Larvitar's missing black markings

Dub edits

  • In Ash's dream, the volume of the motorcycle and truck are greatly reduced in the dub.
  • Since Jessie and James are disguised as Heidi and Peter from Heidi, Girl of the Alps, the Italian dub alters Team Rocket's motto to include references to the famous line from the Italian opening of that series which speaks about smiling mountains and goats saying hello.
    • In the Latin American dub, Jessie sings the first line of the opening theme,"Abuelito Dime Tú" (which is directly translated from the original Japanese, "教えて Oshiete") before the motto, and James sings it as well, just after his last line. Also, Jessie recites "Para proteger al mundo de la Señorita Rottenmeier" and presents herself as "Heidi" instead of "Jessie", while Meowth says "¡Como Heidi, así es!".

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