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'''Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！''' ''Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!'') is the 169th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 635th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan as a 1-hour special on March 18, 2010, along with ''[[DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!]]'' and in the United States on October 16, 2010.
'''Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！''' ''Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!'') is the 169th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 635th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan as a 1-hour special on March 18, 2010, along with [[DP168]] and in the United States on October 16, 2010.


{{spoilers}}
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==Synopsis==
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{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are preparing a meal by a river. Meanwhile further upstream a [[Pokémon Ranger]] named {{ra|Ben}} is trying to capture a {{p|Heatran}}. Just before he could capture it Heatran [[Escape|flees]]. Ben then catches a {{p|Pidgeot}} which he uses to chase after a Heatran that knows {{m|Eruption}}. However as he finds Heatran so does {{TRT}} who sends Ben plummeting into the river. He then calls upon his {{DL|Ben (Ranger)|Feraligatr}} to rescue him and take him downstream, which Feraligatr sucessfully does.


Ben then floats down the river to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}},he introduces himself as a Pokémon Ranger. As he is talking with them he notices his [[Capture Styler]] is missing, he then asks {{Ash}}, Dawn, and Brock if they will assist him in finding {{p|Heatran}}. Meanwhile as Team Rocket is walking down the stream they find Ben's Capture Styler and plan to use it to capture Heatran,Meowth then has a [[boss fantasy]] of the boss using Heatran as a grill, a sauna heater and a fireplace.
==Blurb==
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<i>Lake Valor is the site of the Grand Festival, and the next stop for Ash and the gang. But on the way, they meet a Pokémon Ranger named Ben, who’s trying his hardest to capture a rare Heatran. The members of Team Rocket want in on the action, too, and vow to catch Heatran for themselves. Shortly after all the commotion, Ben is found. He has crashed into a river, only to be rescued by a Feraligatr.


{{ra|Ben}}, {{Ash}}, Dawn, and Brock are climbing up a mountain. Ben then checks the temperature of the ground to fell if there are any volcanoes nearby.They keep going as Ben constantly checks the temperature, they then approach a cave and go inside. Team Rocket then appears and follows them inside. As they go deeper inside the cave they find a lake of lava where they spot Heatran.
Ben asks our heroes for help in capturing Heatran. They agree, and they all set off in anxious search of the special Pokémon. But soon after they discover Heatran in a lava-filled cave, the cave begins to crumble, compelling Ben, Ash, and the gang to jump into action! When the Team Rocket baddies realize they are in over their heads, they hightail it out of the cave. After moves from Piplup, Buneary, and Buizel cool down the lava, a final Ice Beam from Feraligatr chills the lava enough for Ben to rescue Heatran and begin transporting it to the National Park.


Team Rocket appears again with their Robo{{p|Diglett}}, James tries to use the Capture Styler but fails. Ben then says he's the only one who can use it. Meowth uses the RoboDigglet to try to capture Heatran, but Heatran stops it with Eruption. The Cave wall is about to collapse and Heatran is in trouble. Ben bravely goes and helps Heatran, Ash and Dawn help him by cooling down the floor. Ben takes the Capture Styler from James, but the floor under him crumbles and the Styler falls into the lava. {{p|Pikachu}} uses thunderbolt on team rocket and Meowth drops the RoboDigglet remote into the lava. Heatran then destroyed the RoboDigglet with Eruption. Heatran is holding on to a rock that is falling into the lava, Ben the summons {{DL|Ben (Ranger)|Feraligatr}} who uses Ice Beam on the lava. Heatran is saved then Ben captures it and they escape the cave as it collapses.
Thanking our heroes for their assistance, Ben and Heatran board a helicopter for their destination, and once again the journey toward Lake Valor and the Grand Festival continues!</i>
 
==Plot==
Looking into a volcanic crater, {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} {{ra|Ben}} is trying to capture a {{p|Heatran}} that knows {{m|Eruption}}. Just before he can capture it, a small earthquake takes place, making Heatran [[Escape|flee]]. Ben then captures a passing {{p|Pidgeot}} and uses it to chase after Heatran. However, as he finds Heatran, so does {{TRT}}, who uses their [[Team Rocket's mechas|RoboDiglett]] to break some boulders in order to stop Heatran in its tracks. Heatran quickly escapes, though Pidgeot gets struck instead, leading Ben to plummet into the river below. Using a [[Ranger Sign]], he calls upon a {{p|Feraligatr}} to rescue him and take him downstream, which it successfully does.
 
Ben and Feraligatr take a dive down a waterfall, and the resulting splash alerts {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who are preparing lunch nearby. They rush over to the river, where Feraligatr tosses Ben onto the rocky banks. Ben makes a swift recovery and introduces himself as a Pokémon Ranger. He then panics after noticing that his [[Capture Styler]] is missing. Ben asks the group if they have seen Heatran, explaining to them that the Heatran he's looking for is special, as it can use Eruption, which a normal Heatran is unable to learn. He plans to take it to a National Park and requests the group's help, to which they gladly agree. Meanwhile, Team Rocket locates Ben's Capture Styler downstream and plans to use it to capture Heatran for {{an|Giovanni}}.
 
Ben leads Ash and his friends up a mountain in his search for Heatran. He pauses to feel the ground several times to check the temperature for warmth, as Heatran only live near volcanoes. The field technique leads them directly to a cave where the ground is especially warm. Without them noticing, Team Rocket also follows them inside. As the group ventures deeper, they spot a lake of magma and Heatran, whose {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]] is absorbing the heat from below. Ben is frustrated as he doesn’t have his Styler on him, and he cannot use a [[Poké Ball]] to complete his mission.
 
Team Rocket appears again with their RoboDiglett and recites their {{motto}}. [[James]] then tries to use the Capture Styler, but fails. Ben explains that he's the only one who can use it. {{MTR}} uses the RoboDiglett to try to capture Heatran with a net, but Heatran stops it with Eruption. However, the blow causes some of the cavern wall to collapse. Sensing Heatran is in trouble, Ben bravely heads down towards the magma, and he is already beginning to suffer pain from the intense conditions. {{an|Brock}} suggests they cool things down, so Ash and {{an|Dawn}} send out {{AP|Buizel}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} for the task. Ben takes the Capture Styler back from James, but the floor under him crumbles and he almost falls into the magma below. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Team Rocket, causing Meowth to drop the RoboDiglett remote into the lava, causing the mecha to go out of control. Heatran subsequently destroys the RoboDiglett with Eruption. When Heatran is about to fall into the magma, Ben summons Feraligatr to use {{m|Ice Beam}} on it, solidifying it. Thanks to this, Heatran survives the fall mostly unscathed. As more rocks descend, Team Rocket promptly exits the cave to safety.
 
Ash and Dawn quickly [[recall]] their Pokémon, and order Ben to get out. Ben pleads with Heatran to listen to him and reassures it of its safety. Using his Capture Styler, Ben soon captures it. After making a successful escape, Ben contacts his waiting helicopter to be picked up. Ben thanks the group for their help before leaving to escort Heatran to the National Park.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]] following this episode, instead being replaced by a trailer for [[M13|the thirteenth movie]].
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] following this episode, instead being replaced by a trailer for [[M13|the thirteenth movie]].
* Despite having being made a [[Partner Pokémon]] by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] specials, {{p|Pichu|Ukulele Pichu}} does not appear in this episode.
* Despite having being made a {{ra|Partner Pokémon}} by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] specials, [[Ukulele Pichu]] does not appear in this episode.
* Background music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used as background music.
* Similar to the [[AG171|previous]] [[AG172|two]] [[DP071|Ranger]] [[DP072|specials]], the English dub of this episode followed a different order than the Japanese order when first aired, airing between ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning]]'' and ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth!]]'' so as to be closer to the release of its respective {{pkmn|Ranger}} game, in this case [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].
* This episode marks one of the rare occasions in which a member of {{TRT}} refers to one of the main protagonists by name. In this case, [[Jessie]] refers to {{Ash}}.
** Unlike the [[DP071|Riolu]] [[DP072|specials]], this episode was returned to its original position in the season after the first airing. However, Pokémon.com lists its placement in dub [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors|season 13]] ''before'' ''[[DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!]]'' rather than after it.
* This is the only main series episode featuring [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Pokémon Rangers]] to not feature [[Solana]].
* At one point, Jessie calls Ash by the name instead of calling him a "[[twerp]]".
* Similar to the previous two {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} specials (''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Parts 1]]'' ''[[AG172|and 2]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' ''[[DP072|and 2]]''), the English dub of this episode followed a different order than that of the Japanese version when first aired. Specifically, it aired between ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'' and ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth!]]'', so as to be closer to the release of its respective Ranger game, in this case [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].
* In the standard original order this episode was first broadcast in Japan, this episode comes after ''Keeping In Top Forme!''. In reruns and digital home video releases in Japan and elsewhere, as well as all international dubs including the [[S13|13th season]] of the English dub, this episode is considered to be DP168 with ''Keeping In Top Forme!'' being considered as DP169.
** Unlike ''Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1 and 2'', this episode was returned to its original position in the English dub's season (as seen on Pokémon.com) after the first airing.
* Unlike the previous Pokémon Rangers specials, this was a standalone episode instead of a two-parter.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Thailand|Thai}} dub, Ben calls {{p|Pidgeot}} "{{p|Pidgeotto}}".
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
*In the Japanese version the [[Narrator]] mentions during the opening and closing monologues that the gang are on their way to [[Valor Lakefront]] for the [[Grand Festival]], however due to the dubbed episode being postponed so it could air nearer the release of ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'' (at which point the gang were now on the way to [[Sunyshore City]]) both speeches are changed so that the group's destination isn't mentioned.
* In the original Japanese version, the [[narrator]] mentions during the opening and closing monologues that the gang are on their way to [[Valor Lakefront]] for the [[Grand Festival]]. However, due to the dubbed episode being postponed so it could air nearer the release of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] (at which point {{ashfr|the group}} was now on the way to [[Sunyshore City]]), both speeches are changed so that the group's destination isn't mentioned.
* In the English dub, when he is talking about his grandfather, Ben says that he told him that it was better to try than cry, which means that someone can either try and get things done, or sit around and complain, and that if they don't succeed, they could try again. In the original Japanese version, his grandfather told him that if he comes across a problem that makes him not know whether to leap forward or break down and cry, he should choose the former, which means that he should live without regrets.
* In the English dub, Ash tells Ben that Team Rocket is only there for one job, and Ben asks if they protect peace and justice for people and Pokémon. Ash responds by saying that they steal people's Pokémon. In the original Japanese version, Ash says that Team Rocket uses Pokémon for the sake of the world. Ben misconstrues that as meaning they fight for the sake of the world, and he says that would make him and Team Rocket rivals.
* In the English dub, Ben calls [[James]] a thief for taking his [[Capture Styler]]. In the original Japanese version, James calls Ben a thief instead.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!
DP169.png
DP169   EP635
ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！
Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!
First broadcast
Japan March 18, 2010
United States October 16, 2010
English themes
Opening We Will Carry On!
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening サイコー・エブリディ！
Ending ドッチ～ニョ？
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 小山賢 Masaru Koyama
Assistant director 小山賢 Masaru Koyama
Animation director 小山知洋 Tomohiro Koyama
No additional credits are available at this time.

Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue! (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！ Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!) is the 169th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 635th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan as a 1-hour special on March 18, 2010, along with DP168 and in the United States on October 16, 2010.

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Blurb

Lake Valor is the site of the Grand Festival, and the next stop for Ash and the gang. But on the way, they meet a Pokémon Ranger named Ben, who’s trying his hardest to capture a rare Heatran. The members of Team Rocket want in on the action, too, and vow to catch Heatran for themselves. Shortly after all the commotion, Ben is found. He has crashed into a river, only to be rescued by a Feraligatr.

Ben asks our heroes for help in capturing Heatran. They agree, and they all set off in anxious search of the special Pokémon. But soon after they discover Heatran in a lava-filled cave, the cave begins to crumble, compelling Ben, Ash, and the gang to jump into action! When the Team Rocket baddies realize they are in over their heads, they hightail it out of the cave. After moves from Piplup, Buneary, and Buizel cool down the lava, a final Ice Beam from Feraligatr chills the lava enough for Ben to rescue Heatran and begin transporting it to the National Park.

Thanking our heroes for their assistance, Ben and Heatran board a helicopter for their destination, and once again the journey toward Lake Valor and the Grand Festival continues!

Plot

Looking into a volcanic crater, Pokémon Ranger Ben is trying to capture a Heatran that knows Eruption. Just before he can capture it, a small earthquake takes place, making Heatran flee. Ben then captures a passing Pidgeot and uses it to chase after Heatran. However, as he finds Heatran, so does Team Rocket, who uses their RoboDiglett to break some boulders in order to stop Heatran in its tracks. Heatran quickly escapes, though Pidgeot gets struck instead, leading Ben to plummet into the river below. Using a Ranger Sign, he calls upon a Feraligatr to rescue him and take him downstream, which it successfully does.

Ben and Feraligatr take a dive down a waterfall, and the resulting splash alerts Ash and his friends, who are preparing lunch nearby. They rush over to the river, where Feraligatr tosses Ben onto the rocky banks. Ben makes a swift recovery and introduces himself as a Pokémon Ranger. He then panics after noticing that his Capture Styler is missing. Ben asks the group if they have seen Heatran, explaining to them that the Heatran he's looking for is special, as it can use Eruption, which a normal Heatran is unable to learn. He plans to take it to a National Park and requests the group's help, to which they gladly agree. Meanwhile, Team Rocket locates Ben's Capture Styler downstream and plans to use it to capture Heatran for Giovanni.

Ben leads Ash and his friends up a mountain in his search for Heatran. He pauses to feel the ground several times to check the temperature for warmth, as Heatran only live near volcanoes. The field technique leads them directly to a cave where the ground is especially warm. Without them noticing, Team Rocket also follows them inside. As the group ventures deeper, they spot a lake of magma and Heatran, whose Flash Fire Ability is absorbing the heat from below. Ben is frustrated as he doesn’t have his Styler on him, and he cannot use a Poké Ball to complete his mission.

Team Rocket appears again with their RoboDiglett and recites their motto. James then tries to use the Capture Styler, but fails. Ben explains that he's the only one who can use it. Meowth uses the RoboDiglett to try to capture Heatran with a net, but Heatran stops it with Eruption. However, the blow causes some of the cavern wall to collapse. Sensing Heatran is in trouble, Ben bravely heads down towards the magma, and he is already beginning to suffer pain from the intense conditions. Brock suggests they cool things down, so Ash and Dawn send out Buizel, Piplup, and Buneary for the task. Ben takes the Capture Styler back from James, but the floor under him crumbles and he almost falls into the magma below. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Team Rocket, causing Meowth to drop the RoboDiglett remote into the lava, causing the mecha to go out of control. Heatran subsequently destroys the RoboDiglett with Eruption. When Heatran is about to fall into the magma, Ben summons Feraligatr to use Ice Beam on it, solidifying it. Thanks to this, Heatran survives the fall mostly unscathed. As more rocks descend, Team Rocket promptly exits the cave to safety.

Ash and Dawn quickly recall their Pokémon, and order Ben to get out. Ben pleads with Heatran to listen to him and reassures it of its safety. Using his Capture Styler, Ben soon captures it. After making a successful escape, Ben contacts his waiting helicopter to be picked up. Ben thanks the group for their help before leaving to escort Heatran to the National Park.

Major events

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

Debuts

Humans

Main series debuts

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • In the original Japanese version, the narrator mentions during the opening and closing monologues that the gang are on their way to Valor Lakefront for the Grand Festival. However, due to the dubbed episode being postponed so it could air nearer the release of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (at which point the group was now on the way to Sunyshore City), both speeches are changed so that the group's destination isn't mentioned.
  • In the English dub, when he is talking about his grandfather, Ben says that he told him that it was better to try than cry, which means that someone can either try and get things done, or sit around and complain, and that if they don't succeed, they could try again. In the original Japanese version, his grandfather told him that if he comes across a problem that makes him not know whether to leap forward or break down and cry, he should choose the former, which means that he should live without regrets.
  • In the English dub, Ash tells Ben that Team Rocket is only there for one job, and Ben asks if they protect peace and justice for people and Pokémon. Ash responds by saying that they steal people's Pokémon. In the original Japanese version, Ash says that Team Rocket uses Pokémon for the sake of the world. Ben misconstrues that as meaning they fight for the sake of the world, and he says that would make him and Team Rocket rivals.
  • In the English dub, Ben calls James a thief for taking his Capture Styler. In the original Japanese version, James calls Ben a thief instead.

In other languages



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