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'''O'er the Rampardos We Watched!''' (Japanese: '''クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！''' ''Return to {{tt|Kurogane|Oreburgh}} Gym! Decisive Match with {{tt|Rampard|Rampardos}}!!'') is the 18th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 484th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 1, 2007, and in the United States on July 3, 2007.
'''O'er the Rampardos We Watched!''' (Japanese: '''クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！''' ''Return to {{tt|Kurogane|Oreburgh}} Gym! Decisive Match with {{tt|Rampald|Rampardos}}!!'') is the 18th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 484th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 1, 2007, and in the United States on July 3, 2007.
 
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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
 
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-18-10_18-oer-the-rampardos-we-watched/-->
{{Ash}} comes up to [[Roark]] and challenges him. {{an|Dawn}} dresses up as a cheerleader and with the help of {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, she cheers him on, giving him confidence.
<i>Ash may have lost his battle at the Oreburgh Gym, but he wants a rematch and he's down at the Oreburgh mine to train hard for round two. His hard work inspires Dawn to go back to town and train her own Pokémon for the upcoming Contest in Floaroma Town. But over at Oreburgh's museum, the fossil restorer machine has vanished, together with the fossil that was inside! It could only be the work of Team Rocket, who gets a big surprise when the stolen machine finishes reviving the fossil and a very irritated Aerodactyl emerges. After giving Team Rocket a good clobbering, it flies off toward Oreburgh City.


Roark sends out his {{p|Onix}}. Ash sends out Pikachu. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Onix quickly uses {{m|Slam}}. Pikachu quickly dodges the attack and climbs onto Onix. Onix uses {{m|Screech}} to get Pikachu off, but it fails. Onix tries to shake Pikachu off, but it holds on tight. Pikachu quickly uses Iron tail and hit Onix. Onix used {{m|Double-Edge}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to spin, avoiding the attack, and Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}}. Onix dodged the move. Onix slammed Pikachu right down to the ground. Onix uses {{m|Stealth Rock}}. Pikachu used {{m|Thunderbolt}} and destroys every rock near it. It also hits Onix badly. Ash tells Pikachu to use Iron Tail. Roark told Onix to use Screech, but before it got a chance, Onix was hit, knocking Onix out. Roark recalls Onix and sends out {{p|Geodude}}. Ash decides to recall his Pikachu and sends out Aipom.
Aerodactyl causes a big commotion as it soars over the city, surprising Dawn and alerting the museum's scientists to the fate of their missing fossil. In the confusion, a Kabutops and Armaldo break out of their quarters and the scientists go to get Roark's help. Ash and Brock team with Roark to stop the rogue Pokémon, but Team Rocket appears and snatches Kabutops, Armaldo, and Roark's Cranidos!


Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} are snooping around the back of the [[Oreburgh Gym|Gym]]. Meowth used one of its claws to open up the back door. They find an empty hallway and they are ready to start stealing things.
Surprisingly, it's Aerodactyl who comes to the rescue—it swoops in and blasts Team Rocket once more, freeing the Pokémon and giving the scientists a chance to safely recall Kabutops and Armaldo to their Poké Balls. But now who's going to stop Aerodactyl? The guys all give it their best, but this time Dawn shows up to save the day! She has Piplup and Buneary team up to pin Aerodactyl so the scientists can put it in a Poké Ball. Then Roark's Cranidos evolves into Rampardos so it can take down Team Rocket, and the fossil restorer is returned to the scientists. All of which gives Ash an idea for his rematch with Roark...</i>


Back at the Gym, Dawn, Buneary, and Piplup are cheering Aipom on. Croagunk notices something and decides to check it out. Aipom uses {{m|Swift}} on Geodude. It doesn't hit it because Geodude uses {{m|Rollout}}. Aipom uses {{m|Double Team}} and Geodude hits the wrong copy. Aipom uses {{m|Focus Punch}}, but Geodude blocks the attack. Geodude uses {{m|Seismic Toss}} and {{m|Rollout}} on Aipom, but it dodges the Rollout. Aipom uses Focus Punch again and knocks Geodude out. Finally, Roark sends out his best Pokémon: Rampardos. Aipom uses Swift, but it doesn't affect Rampardos at all. Rampardos uses {{m|Headbutt}}, but before Aipom could dodge it, it is hit and knocks out. Ash sends out Pikachu again.
==Plot==
[[Roark]] is pleased to see {{Ash}} has returned for a [[rematch]], this time with added confidence. In the sidelines, {{an|Dawn}} unveils her special cheerleader outfit, and with the help of {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, to cheer Ash onto victory.


{{TRT}} is still snooping around the Gym. They bump into Croagunk along the way. Jessie, James, and Meowth start to get nervous. Croagunk starts walking up to them and they step back.
Roark sends out his {{p|Onix}} while Ash opts for {{AP|Pikachu}} and starts things off with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Onix replies with {{m|Slam}}, though Pikachu quickly dodges the attack and climbs onto Onix. The {{pkmn|category|Rock Snake Pokémon}} {{m|Screech}}es at Pikachu to get him off its body, but it fails. Onix resorts to shaking Pikachu off, but he holds on tight. Pikachu quickly uses {{m|Iron Tail}} and hits Onix. Onix tries a {{m|Double-Edge}} attack, but Ash, taking a note from Dawn's technique, has Pikachu spin to evade and follows up with Iron Tail. However, Onix dodges the [[move]], and Slams Pikachu into a boulder. Onix uses {{m|Stealth Rock}}, setting things up for the future rounds. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and destroys every rock near himself, also hitting Onix. Pikachu moves in to use Iron Tail and although Onix tries to stop Pikachu with Screech, Pikachu [[Fainting|knocks Onix out]] with Iron Tail, winning the first round. Roark recalls Onix and sends out {{p|Geodude}}. Ash decides to [[recall]] his Pikachu and sends out {{AP|Aipom}}.


Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodges and uses {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. Pikachu tries to jump away, but is hurt by the Zen Headbutt. Pikachu uses Quick Attack. Rampardos is about to use Headbutt, but Pikachu jumps away. Rampardos throws Pikachu off with its tail. Pikachu uses Iron Tail and Rampardos used Zen Headbutt. Rampardos uses Zen Headbutt one more time and Pikachu is knocked out.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} gets into the [[Oreburgh Gym]] thanks to {{MTR}}'s lock picking skills. However, their break-in attracts the attention of {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, who proceeds to look around. Soon, Aipom versus Geodude gets underway. Aipom aims a {{m|Swift}} attack at Geodude, but it counters using {{m|Rollout}} and proceeds to approach. Geodude misses its target and strikes a boulder instead after Aipom uses {{m|Double Team}}. Aipom leaps forward with {{m|Focus Punch}}, but Geodude blocks the attack with its strong hand. Geodude promptly uses a {{m|Seismic Toss}} to smash Aipom into the battlefield. Its follow-up {{m|Rollout}}, however, fails after Aipom launches herself upright with her tail and performs a spinning dodge like Pikachu did. Aipom uses Focus Punch again, taking Geodude down for the count.


Croagunk is still scaring Team Rocket out of the Gym. Jessie thinks that Croagunk wants to join their team, but Croagunk {{m|Poison Jab}}s her. James and Meowth pick her up and run away screaming.
Roark sends out his strongest and final Pokémon: his newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. Aipom uses Swift, but it doesn't affect Rampardos at all. Rampardos makes a swift reply with {{m|Headbutt}}, taking Aipom out. Ash sends out Pikachu again. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodges and uses {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. Pikachu tries to jump away, but is hurt by the Zen Headbutt as he spins past. Pikachu  sprints into a Quick Attack and Rampardos is about to use Headbutt, but Pikachu jumps over it. Rampardos throws Pikachu off with its tail. Pikachu responds with an Iron Tail attack, which collides with Rampardos's Zen Headbutt. The physical [[contact]] activates Pikachu's {{a|Static}} [[Ability]] and temporarily {{status|Paralysis|paralyzes}} Rampardos, but its {{a|Mold Breaker}} Ability nullifies the [[status condition]]. Rampardos uses Zen Headbutt one more time and Pikachu is knocked out. Elsewhere, Croagunk's intimidating stare scares Team Rocket out of the Gym. [[Jessie]] thinks that Croagunk wants to join their team, but Croagunk {{m|Poison Jab}}s her in the stomach. [[James]] and Meowth immediately pick her up and run away screaming to a hospital.


Ash sends out Turtwig. Rampardos uses Headbutt, but Turtwig rolls away. Rampardos is about to hit Turtwig with its tail, but Turtwig {{m|bite}}s it. Turtwig tosses Rampardos away. Turtwig uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Rampardos burns it with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Rampardos uses {{m|Head Smash}}. Turtwig uses Razor Leaf, but is hit. Turtwig uses {{m|Synthesis}} to heal itself while Rampardos is suffering from the recoil from Head Smash, but Rampardos quickly snaps out of the recoil and uses Flamethrower forcing Turtwig to stop Synthesis to dodge the attack. Ash begins to panic because all he can do is defend himself. Rampardos is way too fast and Flamethrower will negate any Razor Leaf thrown at it, but this suddenly gives Ash an idea. He orders Turtwig to start running while using Razor Leaf at the same time. Rampardos uses Flamethrower, but Turtwig keeps going and soon the burned leaves begin to obscure Turtwig. Roark soon realizes Ash is trying to camouflage Turtwig with the burned leaves, so he orders Rampardos uses Zen Headbutt again. Rampardos charges forward, but Turtwig jumps away. Rampardos jumps, too, but it then shows that Turtwig is rolling under Rampardos. Rampardos is hit with a super-strong Razor Leaf, knocking Rampardos out. Ash wins his first Sinnoh Gym Badge!
Now down to his last selection, Ash sends out {{AP|Turtwig}}. Rampardos charges forward with Headbutt, but Turtwig rolls away. Rampardos is about to hit Turtwig with its tail, but Turtwig {{m|Bite}}s down and tosses Rampardos away. Turtwig uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Rampardos incinerates the flurry of sharp-edged leaves with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Rampardos charges forward with {{m|Head Smash}}, rampaging through another Razor Leaf flurry and sending Turtwig flying into a boulder. Turtwig uses {{m|Synthesis}} to heal himself while Rampardos is suffering [[recoil]] damage from its own Head Smash. Rampardos attacks again, this time with Flamethrower, forcing Turtwig to stop using Synthesis to dodge the attack. Ash begins to panic because all he can do is defend himself. Rampardos is way too fast and Flamethrower will burn up any Razor Leaf attacks thrown at it, but this suddenly gives Ash an idea. He orders Turtwig to start running while using Razor Leaf at the same time. Rampardos uses Flamethrower, but Turtwig keeps going and soon the burned leaves begin to obscure Turtwig. Roark soon realizes Ash is trying to camouflage Turtwig with the burnt leaves, so he orders Rampardos to use Zen Headbutt again. Rampardos rushes forward, but Turtwig jumps away. Rampardos jumps, too, allowing Turtwig to roll underneath and stop behind his opponent. Rampardos is struck with Razor Leaf, knocking it out. {{si|Ian}} announces that Turtwig is the winner, earning Ash his first [[Sinnoh]] [[Badge]].


== Major events ==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} defeats [[Roark]] in a rematch, earning him his first [[Sinnoh League]] Badge, the {{badge|Coal}}.
[[File:Ash Coal Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Coal Badge]]
* {{Ash}} has a [[rematch]] with [[Roark]] and wins, earning him his first [[Sinnoh League]] Badge, the {{badge|Coal}}.
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=== Debuts ===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Roark]]
* [[Roark]]
* [[Ian]]
* {{si|Ian}}
* Townspeople
* Townspeople


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ([[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's]])
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ([[Roark|Roark's]])
* {{p|Geodude}} ([[Roark]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Roark|Roark's]])
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Roark]]'s)
* {{p|Rampardos}} ({{OP|Roark|Rampardos}})
* {{p|Rampardos}} ({{OP|Roark|Rampardos}})


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: [[Dawn's Buneary]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Dawn's Buneary]]
* Instrumentals from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and an alternate cut of [[Together]] are used as background music.
** Pokémon senryū: ミミロルが　みみをまるめて　みみロール ''Mimiroru ga, mimi wo marumete, mimi rooru'' "Mimirol, rolling up its ears, ear-roll."
** [[Pokémon senryū]]: ミミロルが　みみをまるめて　みみロール ''Mimiroru ga, mimi wo marumete, mimi rooru'' "Mimirol, rolling up its ears, ear-roll."
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and [[Together]] are used as background music.
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the [[DP019|next episode]] preview.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This is the first time that the English title references a lyric from ''{{wp|The Star-Spangled Banner}}''; the second time is in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]''.
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the preview for [[DP019|the next episode]].
* The stretch of 18 episodes from arriving in the region to winning his first badge is currently Ash's longest.
* This is the first time that the episode's English [[dub]] title references a lyric from {{wp|The Star-Spangled Banner}}; the second time is in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]''.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Wobbuffet]] is absent from this episode.
* The stretch of 18 episodes from arriving in the region to winning his first [[Badge]] is currently {{Ash}}'s longest.
* This is Ash's first Sinnoh Gym battle, and he defeats and Onix with a Pikachu, similar to [[EP005]].
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off in this episode.
* This episode was adapted into the book [[Coal Badge Battle]].
* The blurb for this episode on [[Pokémon.com|the official Pokémon website]] erroneously describes the events of [[DP017|the previous episode]].


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
<!--[[File:Rampardos Error.png|thumb|Coloring error]]
[[File:DP018 error.png|thumb|200px|Rampardos's horn error]]
*In several shots, Rampardos's horns were gray.-->
* The {{m|Thunderbolt}} that {{AP|Pikachu}} uses to nullify {{m|Stealth Rock}} affects {{p|Onix}}, a {{t|Ground}} type.
* In multiple scenes, {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}'s horns are gray instead of white.
* {{an|Brock}} says that {{AP|Turtwig}} has {{type|Grass}} attack'''s''', although Turtwig only knows {{m|Razor Leaf|one Grass attack}} at this time.


=== Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===
* An extended version of {{so|Diamond and Pearl}} is used as background music in the English [[dub]].
** In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}}, {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Indian Disney XD Tamil, and Telugu}} dubs, the extended version of Diamond and Pearl was replaced with an instrumental version of the same song.


== In other languages ==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|再戰鋼鐵道館！決戰戰槌龍！！|Gāngtiě (Oreburgh) Gym Rematch! Decisive Battle with Rampardos!!}}
|cs={{tt|My se Rampardose nebojíme!|We are not afraid of Rampardos!}}
|cs={{tt|My se Rampardose nebojíme!|We are not afraid of Rampardos!}}
|da={{tt|I kamp mod Rampardos|In battle against Rampardos}}
|de={{tt|Selbstvertrauen ist der halbe Sieg|Self-confidence is the half victory}}
|de={{tt|Selbstvertrauen ist der halbe Sieg|Self-confidence is the half victory}}
|nl={{tt|Pas op voor Rampardos!|Beware Rampardos!}}
|nl={{tt|Pas op voor Rampardos!|Beware of Rampardos!}}
|fi={{tt|Vastassa hirmuinen Rampardos|Facing a horrendous Rampardos}}
|fi={{tt|Vastassa hirmuinen Rampardos|Facing a horrendous Rampardos}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un Charkos entêté !|A stubborn Rampardos!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un Charkos entêté !|A stubborn Rampardos!}}
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|ko={{tt|지우 무쇠체육관에 다시 도전하다|Ash - Challenges the Oreburgh Gym again}}
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|pt_br={{tt|O Rampardos Que Nós Assistimos!|The Rampardos That We Watched!}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Rampardos Que Nós Assistimos!|The Rampardos That We Watched!}}
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|ro={{tt|Am Reușit să Trecem peste Rampardos|We Managed to get Past Rampardos}}
|ro={{tt|Am Reușit să Trecem peste Rampardos|We Managed to get Past Rampardos}}
|th={{tt|คุโรงาเนะยิมอีกครั้ง! ปะทะ แรมพัลด์!|Return to Kurogane Gym! VS Rampald!}}
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Latest revision as of 05:21, 3 September 2024

← DP017 : Wild in the Streets!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP019 : Twice Smitten, Once Shy! →
O'er the Rampardos We Watched!
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DP018   EP484
クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！
Return to Kurogane Gym! Decisive Match with Rampald!!
First broadcast
Japan February 1, 2007
United States July 3, 2007
English themes
Opening Diamond and Pearl
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Together
Ending 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 日高政光 Masamitsu Hidaka
Assistant director 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

O'er the Rampardos We Watched! (Japanese: クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！ Return to Kurogane Gym! Decisive Match with Rampald!!) is the 18th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 484th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on February 1, 2007, and in the United States on July 3, 2007.

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Blurb

Ash may have lost his battle at the Oreburgh Gym, but he wants a rematch and he's down at the Oreburgh mine to train hard for round two. His hard work inspires Dawn to go back to town and train her own Pokémon for the upcoming Contest in Floaroma Town. But over at Oreburgh's museum, the fossil restorer machine has vanished, together with the fossil that was inside! It could only be the work of Team Rocket, who gets a big surprise when the stolen machine finishes reviving the fossil and a very irritated Aerodactyl emerges. After giving Team Rocket a good clobbering, it flies off toward Oreburgh City.

Aerodactyl causes a big commotion as it soars over the city, surprising Dawn and alerting the museum's scientists to the fate of their missing fossil. In the confusion, a Kabutops and Armaldo break out of their quarters and the scientists go to get Roark's help. Ash and Brock team with Roark to stop the rogue Pokémon, but Team Rocket appears and snatches Kabutops, Armaldo, and Roark's Cranidos!

Surprisingly, it's Aerodactyl who comes to the rescue—it swoops in and blasts Team Rocket once more, freeing the Pokémon and giving the scientists a chance to safely recall Kabutops and Armaldo to their Poké Balls. But now who's going to stop Aerodactyl? The guys all give it their best, but this time Dawn shows up to save the day! She has Piplup and Buneary team up to pin Aerodactyl so the scientists can put it in a Poké Ball. Then Roark's Cranidos evolves into Rampardos so it can take down Team Rocket, and the fossil restorer is returned to the scientists. All of which gives Ash an idea for his rematch with Roark...

Plot

Roark is pleased to see Ash has returned for a rematch, this time with added confidence. In the sidelines, Dawn unveils her special cheerleader outfit, and with the help of Piplup and Buneary, to cheer Ash onto victory.

Roark sends out his Onix while Ash opts for Pikachu and starts things off with Quick Attack. Onix replies with Slam, though Pikachu quickly dodges the attack and climbs onto Onix. The Rock Snake Pokémon Screeches at Pikachu to get him off its body, but it fails. Onix resorts to shaking Pikachu off, but he holds on tight. Pikachu quickly uses Iron Tail and hits Onix. Onix tries a Double-Edge attack, but Ash, taking a note from Dawn's technique, has Pikachu spin to evade and follows up with Iron Tail. However, Onix dodges the move, and Slams Pikachu into a boulder. Onix uses Stealth Rock, setting things up for the future rounds. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt and destroys every rock near himself, also hitting Onix. Pikachu moves in to use Iron Tail and although Onix tries to stop Pikachu with Screech, Pikachu knocks Onix out with Iron Tail, winning the first round. Roark recalls Onix and sends out Geodude. Ash decides to recall his Pikachu and sends out Aipom.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket gets into the Oreburgh Gym thanks to Meowth's lock picking skills. However, their break-in attracts the attention of Croagunk, who proceeds to look around. Soon, Aipom versus Geodude gets underway. Aipom aims a Swift attack at Geodude, but it counters using Rollout and proceeds to approach. Geodude misses its target and strikes a boulder instead after Aipom uses Double Team. Aipom leaps forward with Focus Punch, but Geodude blocks the attack with its strong hand. Geodude promptly uses a Seismic Toss to smash Aipom into the battlefield. Its follow-up Rollout, however, fails after Aipom launches herself upright with her tail and performs a spinning dodge like Pikachu did. Aipom uses Focus Punch again, taking Geodude down for the count.

Roark sends out his strongest and final Pokémon: his newly evolved Rampardos. Aipom uses Swift, but it doesn't affect Rampardos at all. Rampardos makes a swift reply with Headbutt, taking Aipom out. Ash sends out Pikachu again. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodges and uses Zen Headbutt. Pikachu tries to jump away, but is hurt by the Zen Headbutt as he spins past. Pikachu sprints into a Quick Attack and Rampardos is about to use Headbutt, but Pikachu jumps over it. Rampardos throws Pikachu off with its tail. Pikachu responds with an Iron Tail attack, which collides with Rampardos's Zen Headbutt. The physical contact activates Pikachu's Static Ability and temporarily paralyzes Rampardos, but its Mold Breaker Ability nullifies the status condition. Rampardos uses Zen Headbutt one more time and Pikachu is knocked out. Elsewhere, Croagunk's intimidating stare scares Team Rocket out of the Gym. Jessie thinks that Croagunk wants to join their team, but Croagunk Poison Jabs her in the stomach. James and Meowth immediately pick her up and run away screaming to a hospital.

Now down to his last selection, Ash sends out Turtwig. Rampardos charges forward with Headbutt, but Turtwig rolls away. Rampardos is about to hit Turtwig with its tail, but Turtwig Bites down and tosses Rampardos away. Turtwig uses Razor Leaf, but Rampardos incinerates the flurry of sharp-edged leaves with Flamethrower. Rampardos charges forward with Head Smash, rampaging through another Razor Leaf flurry and sending Turtwig flying into a boulder. Turtwig uses Synthesis to heal himself while Rampardos is suffering recoil damage from its own Head Smash. Rampardos attacks again, this time with Flamethrower, forcing Turtwig to stop using Synthesis to dodge the attack. Ash begins to panic because all he can do is defend himself. Rampardos is way too fast and Flamethrower will burn up any Razor Leaf attacks thrown at it, but this suddenly gives Ash an idea. He orders Turtwig to start running while using Razor Leaf at the same time. Rampardos uses Flamethrower, but Turtwig keeps going and soon the burned leaves begin to obscure Turtwig. Roark soon realizes Ash is trying to camouflage Turtwig with the burnt leaves, so he orders Rampardos to use Zen Headbutt again. Rampardos rushes forward, but Turtwig jumps away. Rampardos jumps, too, allowing Turtwig to roll underneath and stop behind his opponent. Rampardos is struck with Razor Leaf, knocking it out. Ian announces that Turtwig is the winner, earning Ash his first Sinnoh Badge.

Major events

Ash holding the Coal Badge
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Rampardos's horn error

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