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'''Tree's a Crowd''' (Japanese: '''キモリの森！巨大樹を守れ！！''' ''Forest of {{tt|Kimori|Treecko}}! Protect the Gigantic Tree!!'') is the seventh episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and the 281st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 9, 2003 and in the United States on November 29, 2003.  
* {{BMGf|4200|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
* [https://youtu.be/kYqu0cVoX80 キモリの森！巨大樹を守れ！！] on the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel}}
'''Tree's a Crowd''' (Japanese: '''キモリの森！巨大樹を守れ！！''' ''Forest of {{tt|Kimori|Treecko}}! Protect the Gigantic Tree!!'') is the seventh episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and the 281st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 9, 2003, and in the United States on November 29, 2003.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are on their way to [[Rustboro City]] and are now lost. After a fight between {{an|May}} and [[Max]], Ash sees a bunch of {{p|Treecko}} running through the trees. He says that he had wanted one since he first saw one at [[Professor Birch]]'s lab. He quickly tosses a [[Poké Ball]], but the Treecko bats it away with its tail, and May sarcastically reminds Ash that you have to battle the Pokémon first. Their talk is cut short when {{an|Brock}} notices that the Treecko are running away. Ash chases after them and the others follow. Ash sees what looks like a huge, odd tree up ahead. Unfortunately, he doesn't pay attention to where he's going and falls face first down a steep hill. When he looks up, he sees that the tree is right in front of him, and it's massive! It's more than twice as tall as any other tree in the forest, very thick, and, as Ash comments, almost magical-looking. It also doesn't have any leaves and looks somewhat dead. Suddenly a sharp twig lands in the ground right in front of Ash's face. He looks up and sees an angry-looking Treecko sitting on a branch with another twig in its hand. Ash challenges it to a battle, and it leaps from branch to branch, then jumps through the air and spits its twig at {{AP|Pikachu}}. Pikachu dodges, and Treecko lands next to it and smacks it with its tail. Treecko taunts Pikachu, then when it tries to attack, dodges and hits Pikachu with its tail again. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is watching the whole thing and they're impressed with Treecko's performance. They have a [[boss fantasy]] about Treecko giving {{an|Giovanni}} a massage, and decide to catch it, but then they notice that there are now a lot of Treecko surrounding Ash and Pikachu. An old Treecko tries to talk to the one that Ash battled, but is only yelled at and smacked. The other Treecko look pretty mad, but the old Treecko tells them not to attack. [[Jessie]] is excited because she loves watching other people's troubles, and asks Meowth for a translation. The old Treecko says that the tree is going to die and all the Treecko need to move to another tree, but the other Treecko answers that it was born on that tree and isn't going to give up on it, no matter what. This really moves [[James]] and Meowth, but Jessie doesn't think it's very heroic at all, since life is full of change. She explains all about this, until they notice that all the Treecko are leaving except for one. Once the others are out of sight, that Treecko runs off too. Ash is prepared to follow it, but Pikachu has a better idea, so they stake out in the tree.
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<i>Deep in the woods, Ash spies a Treecko. He's wanted to catch a Treecko since he first saw one at Professor Birch's laboratory. He follows the Treecko to an enormous tree that seems to be dying. There, Ash's Treecko has an argument with all of the other Treecko. It seems that Ash's Treecko is very attached to the tree and wants to stay with it, while the rest of the clan wants to move on to a new tree. Ash watches as the lone Treecko struggles to save the tree. He and Pikachu feel badly for the Treecko and try to help. In the end, however, the tree dies and falls. Now that its home is gone, Treecko is ready to make a new home with Ash. He and Pikachu battle, and Ash catches his Treecko!</i>


Meanwhile, Brock, May, and Max are eating. Max is worried about Ash, but Brock tells him that Ash will be fine, and they agree to go look for him after they're done eating. As the sun sets, Ash and Pikachu are still in the tree. Ash decides to send {{AP|Taillow}} to look for his friends, since he's afraid they might be worried about him. As soon as Taillow flies away, Treecko appears carrying a leaf full of water. It carefully waters the tree, then goes off to get more water, as Ash wonders whether it's too late to save the tree. As darkness falls, he and Pikachu start to help the Treecko water the tree. It's angry at first, but it warms up to them when it realizes they just want to help. Suddenly, they hear a commotion and discover that Team Rocket is using a bulldozer to ram all the trees, knocking the sleeping Treecko into their net. When they spot Ash, Pikachu, and Treecko, Team Rocket charges them, sending them flying. After their motto, they take off in their balloon, now covered in neon lights, with all the Treecko in a cage. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but it turns out that the lights were actually electricity blockers. Ash calls for Taillow, but then remembers that he sent it away to find the others. Team Rocket takes the opportunity to grab Pikachu in a net. But the Treecko that Ash befriended wasn't caught in the net, and now it's angry. It spits its twig at the balloon, but it just bounces off. Team Rocket laughs, and James sends out his [[James's Cacnea|Cacnea]]. Treecko leaps from the top of a tree into the balloon, and starts attacking Team Rocket. Jessie accidentally hits the button that releases the Treecko. Then Treecko leaps onto the balloon itself and taunts Cacnea. Cacnea angrily sends a {{m|Pin Missile}} Treecko's way, but Treecko dodges and the attack punctures the balloon. The Treecko free Pikachu and they all abandon ship as the balloon zooms off into the distance, sending Team Rocket blasting off again.
==Plot==
The group finds themselves lost in [[Petalburg Woods]], and a fight soon erupts between siblings {{an|May}} and [[Max]]. {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} manage to separate the pair, likening their situation to the many times that they got lost while traveling with {{an|Misty}}, though tensions remain high. Ash suddenly sees a bunch of {{p|Treecko}} running through the trees. He says that he had wanted one since he [[AG001|first saw one]] at [[Professor Birch]]'s lab. He quickly tosses a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but the Treecko bats it away with its tail, and May sarcastically reminds Ash that you have to battle the Pokémon first. Their talk is cut short when Brock notices that the Treecko are running away.  


The Treecko that Ash befriended makes up with the old one, but still doesn't want to give up on the tree. Everything seems to be going well until the giant tree splits in two! The Treecko try to hold it together and Ash gets a rope out of his backpack, but they are stopped when the sun rises, illuminating the tree beautifully. As they look on, Ash and the Treecko have some sort of vision of the tree's life from a seed to the majestic tree it used to be. But the vision fades and they're only looking at a split, dead tree again, and it suddenly splits even more and falls over completely. A seed rolls from the wreckage and stops at Treecko's feet. Ash takes this as a sign of gratitude from the tree for trying so hard to save it. But Treecko doesn't take kindly to this suggestion and hits Ash. He realizes that Treecko is trying to tell him it's ready to battle. Just then, Brock, May, Max, and Taillow show up.
Ash chases after them and the others follow. Ash sees what looks like a huge, odd tree up ahead. Unfortunately, he doesn't pay attention to where he's going and falls face first down a steep hill. When he looks up, he sees that the tree is right in front of him, and it's massive. It's more than twice as tall as all the other trees in the forest. Ash comments that it looks almost magical, but he notices that it has no leaves and looks somewhat dead. Suddenly a sharp twig lands in the ground right in front of Ash's face. He looks up and sees an angry-looking Treecko sitting on a branch with another twig in its hand. Ash challenges the Treecko to a battle. Treecko leaps into action, jumping between the branches before spitting its twig at {{AP|Pikachu}}. Pikachu dodges, but Treecko lands next to him and delivers a powerful whack with its tail. Treecko taunts Pikachu, urging him to attack. Pikachu rushes towards his opponent, though Treecko dodges and strikes Pikachu again with its tail.  


Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which Treecko dodges multiple times, but finally scores a hit. However, Treecko doesn't seem to have taken much damage, and Max reminds them that {{t|Electric}} attacks aren't very effective on {{t|Grass}}-type Pokémon. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Treecko dodges, but that leaves it vulnerable to a Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt does a lot of damage and knocks Treecko out. Max doesn't understand what happened, but Brock explains that usually Electric attacks don't work well because the Pokémon can diffuse the electricity into the ground. Since Treecko was hit in the air, there was nowhere for the electricity to go. Ash throws a [[Poké Ball]] and catches {{AP|Treecko}}. Ash lets it out of its Poké Ball, and the old Treecko gives it the seed from the dead tree. Treecko plants it, then leaves with Ash and friends as the other Treecko care for the newly sprouted tree.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watch on and are mildly impressed with Treecko's reflexes. {{MTR}} explains that Treecko would make a great masseur for {{an|Giovanni}}. The [[boss fantasy]] sets the Rocket trio's sights on capturing the Treecko for themselves. Ash and Pikachu soon find themselves surrounded by a large group of Treecko. An {{pkmn|aging|older}} Treecko attempts to talk to the one that Ash just battled, but is yelled at and pushed backwards. The other Treecko look pretty mad, but the old Treecko urges them not to attack. [[Jessie]] is excited because she loves watching other people's troubles, and asks Meowth for a translation. The old Treecko says that the tree is going to die and all the Treecko need to move to another tree. However the other Treecko remains defiant, replying that it was born on that tree and isn't going to give up on it, no matter what. The sentiment really moves [[James]] and Meowth, but [[Jessie]] doesn't think it's very heroic at all, since life is full of change. She explains all about this, until they notice that all the Treecko are leaving except for one. Once the others are out of sight, that Treecko rushes off too. Ash is prepared to follow it, but Pikachu has a better idea, so they stake out in the tree.
 
Brock has since cooked up a meal for him and the others to enjoy. Max is worried about Ash, but Brock assures him that Ash will be fine, and they agree to go look for him after they're done eating. As the sun sets, Ash and Pikachu are still waiting at the old tree. Ash decides to send {{AP|Taillow}} to look for his friends, since he's afraid they might be worried about him. As soon as Taillow flies away, Treecko appears carrying a leaf full of water. It carefully waters the tree before placing some dry leaves down to keep the ground from drying up again. Treecko goes off to get more water, as Ash wonders whether it's too late to save the tree. As darkness falls, he and Pikachu start to help the Treecko water the tree. It's angry at first, but it warms up to them when it realizes they just want to help.
 
As the trio return from collecting more water, they hear a commotion and discover that Team Rocket is using a [[Team Rocket's mechas|bulldozer]] to ram all the trees, knocking the sleeping Treecko into their net. When they spot Ash, Pikachu, and Treecko, Team Rocket charges at them, sending them flying. After their {{motto}}, they take off in their waiting balloon, now covered in neon lights, with all the Treecko in a cage. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but it turns out that the lights were actually electricity blockers. Ash calls for Taillow, but he quickly realizes that he sent it away to find the others. Team Rocket takes the opportunity to grab Pikachu in a net. But the Treecko that Ash befriended wasn't caught in the net, and now it's angry. It spits its twig at the balloon, but it just bounces off. Team Rocket laughs, and James sends out his {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Ash doesn't recognize Cacnea, declaring the trio must have stolen it as he checks it out in his [[Pokédex]]. Treecko leaps from the top of a tree into the balloon, and starts attacking Team Rocket. Jessie steps backwards and accidentally hits the button that releases the trapped Pokémon. Treecko leaps onto the balloon itself and taunts Cacnea. Cacnea responds angrily with a {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Treecko evades and the attack punctures the balloon instead. The Treecko free Pikachu and they all abandon ship as the balloon flies off into the distance, sending Team Rocket blasting off.
 
The Treecko that Ash befriended makes up with the old one, but still doesn't want to give up on the tree. Everything seems to be going well until the giant tree suddenly splits in two. The Treecko try to hold it together and Ash gets a rope out of his [[bag|backpack]], but they are stopped when the sun rises, illuminating the tree beautifully. As they look on, Ash and the Treecko have some sort of vision of the tree's life from a seed to the majestic tree it used to be. But the imagining fades and they're only looking at a split, dead tree again, and the two halves suddenly split even more and they fall over completely. A seed rolls from the wreckage and stops at Treecko's feet. Ash takes this as a sign of gratitude from the tree for trying so hard to save it. But Treecko doesn't take kindly to this suggestion and hits Ash. He realizes that Treecko is trying to tell him it's ready to battle.
 
Ash's friends and Taillow rush onto the scene as the match begins. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which Treecko dodges multiple times, before finally scoring a hit. However, Treecko doesn't seem to have taken much damage, and Max reminds them that {{t|Electric}} attacks aren't very effective on {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. Ash calls for a {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Treecko dodges. However the evasion manoeuvre leaves Treecko vulnerable, and Pikachu delivers a lot of damage with a Thunderbolt. Treecko hits the ground, knocked out. Max doesn't understand what happened, but Brock explains that usually Electric attacks don't work well because the Grass Pokémon can diffuse the electricity into the ground. Since Treecko was hit in the air, there was nowhere for the electricity to go. Ash throws a Poké Ball and {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{AP|Treecko}}. Ash calls it out of its Poké Ball, and the old Treecko hands it the seed from the dead tree. Treecko promptly plants it, before leaving with Ash and friends as the other Treecko care for the newly sprouted tree.


==Major events==
==Major events==
*{{Ash}} captures a {{AP|Treecko}}.
[[File:Ash catching Treecko.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Treecko]]
 
* {{Ash}} learns that [[James]] has [[AG006|obtained]] a {{TP|James|Cacnea}}.
* Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{AP|Treecko}}.
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG007.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP AG007.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who’s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Girafarig}}
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Girafarig}}
*{{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
*{{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
*{{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
*{{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
*{{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}}, new)
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}}, new)
*{{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
*{{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Treecko}} (multiple)
*{{p|Treecko}} (multiple)
* {{p|Murkrow}}
{{right clear}}
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The title of this episode is based on the phrase "two's company, three's a crowd." It could also be based on a television show {{wp|Three's A Crowd|of the same name}}.
* The title of this episode is based on the phrase "two's company, three's a crowd." It could also be based on a television show {{wp|Three's a Crowd|of the same name}}.
*Ash and the gang encounter [[James's Cacnea]] for the first time.
* This is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' to have a [[boss fantasy]], a segment that became prevalent for the rest of this series and [[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|the next]].
** Ash accused them of stealing Cacnea from someone, however every other time Team Rocket obtains a new Pokémon, Ash doesn't make this statement.
* Although {{an|May}} claimed that {{p|Treecko}} are "creepy" six episodes earlier in [[Professor Birch]]'s laboratory, she states in this episode that they are "cute".
*Although May claimed that Treecko are "creepy" six episodes earlier in Professor Birch's laboratory, she states in this episode that they are "cute."
* {{an|Brock}} explains that {{type|Grass}} Pokémon resist {{type|Electric}} attacks because they diffuse the electricity into trees or the ground. Furthermore, he states that if they are in the air, they are unable to diffuse the electricity and suffer normal damage from Electric-type attacks.
*This episode is featured on the ''Volume 12: Treecko'' copy of [[Pokémon All-Stars]].
** Ironically, in the real world, {{wp|electrocution}} can only happen if electricity has something into which it can diffuse from the target.
* Mew's theme from ''[[M01|Pokémon The First Movie]]'' and music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is used as background music.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 12: Treecko'' from [[VIZ Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* In this episode, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is the only Pokémon in [[Jessie]]'s team. {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} was released in [[AG006|the previous episode]] and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} was caught in [[AG008|the following episode]]. Prior to ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', this was the only episode where Jessie didn't have a {{type|Poison}} or a snake Pokémon on hand.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' and ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is used in this episode.
* [[Because Everyone Was There]] is used as an insert song.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
*The "Who's That Pokémon" says that Girafarig has a ''tale'' that bites, instead of the homophone (and correct) ''tail''.
[[File:AG007 error.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu's tail error]]
*In the English dub, the [[PokéNav]] is referred to by its Japanese name, PokéNavi.
* When {{Ash}} says that the tree is dying, the end of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail is cut off.
* When May, [[Max]], and Brock arrive at Ash's location, {{AP|Taillow}} is seen along with them, but the next time they appear onscreen, Taillow is nowhere to be seen, despite Ash never recalling it, and doesn't appear for the remainder of the episode.
* In the English dub:
** The [[PokéNav]] is referred to by its Japanese name, PokéNavi.
** The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment says that {{p|Girafarig}} has a ''tale'' that bites, instead of the correct homophone ''tail''.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Ash refers to his {{AP|Treecko}} as male when, after watching it shove the oldest Treecko to the ground, he states "That's weird; looks like ''he's'' not good buddies with the other Treecko."
* In the English dub, Ash talks about how he traveled around with Brock and {{an|Misty}} and got lost. In the original Japanese version, he doesn't mention Misty.
* In the English dub, a couple of the hits from Treecko's attack on {{TRT}}'s faces are replaced by impact stars instead. Other hits were kept intact.
* In the English dub, Pikachu's final attack on Treecko is called {{m|Thunderbolt}}. In the original Japanese version, it is called {{m|Thunder}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Treeckos Træ|Treecko's Tree}}
|da={{tt|Treeckos træ|Treecko's tree}}
|nl={{tt|Een boom van een Treecko!|A tree of a Treecko!}}
|nl={{tt|Een boom van een Treecko!|A tree of a Treecko!}}
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|he=להציל את העץ {{tt|lehatsil et ha'ets|Save the Tree}}
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|no={{tt|Tretrøbbel|Tree trouble}}
|pl={{tt|Troje to już tłum|Three's a Crowd}}
|pl={{tt|Troje to już tłum|Three's a Crowd}}
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|ru={{tt|Суета вокруг дерева|Fuss in the tree}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El árbol de Treecko!|Treecko's tree!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El árbol de Treecko!|Treecko's tree!}}
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|ko={{tt|나무지기의 숲, 거대한 나무를 지켜라|Treeckos' Forest, Protect the Huge Tree}}
|hi=एक विशाल पेड़ और Treecko {{tt|''Ek Vishal Ped aur Treecko''|A Giant Tree and Treecko}} {{tt|*|Hungama Dub}}
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Tree's a Crowd
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AG007   EP281
キモリの森！巨大樹を守れ！！
Forest of Kimori! Protect the Gigantic Tree!!
First broadcast
Japan January 9, 2003
United States November 29, 2003
English themes
Opening I Wanna Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending そこに空があるから
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 松井亜弥 Aya Matsui
Storyboard よこた和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 酒井KEI Kei Sakai
Additional credits

Tree's a Crowd (Japanese: キモリの森！巨大樹を守れ！！ Forest of Kimori! Protect the Gigantic Tree!!) is the seventh episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire and the 281st episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 9, 2003, and in the United States on November 29, 2003.

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Blurb

Deep in the woods, Ash spies a Treecko. He's wanted to catch a Treecko since he first saw one at Professor Birch's laboratory. He follows the Treecko to an enormous tree that seems to be dying. There, Ash's Treecko has an argument with all of the other Treecko. It seems that Ash's Treecko is very attached to the tree and wants to stay with it, while the rest of the clan wants to move on to a new tree. Ash watches as the lone Treecko struggles to save the tree. He and Pikachu feel badly for the Treecko and try to help. In the end, however, the tree dies and falls. Now that its home is gone, Treecko is ready to make a new home with Ash. He and Pikachu battle, and Ash catches his Treecko!

Plot

The group finds themselves lost in Petalburg Woods, and a fight soon erupts between siblings May and Max. Ash and Brock manage to separate the pair, likening their situation to the many times that they got lost while traveling with Misty, though tensions remain high. Ash suddenly sees a bunch of Treecko running through the trees. He says that he had wanted one since he first saw one at Professor Birch's lab. He quickly tosses a Poké Ball, but the Treecko bats it away with its tail, and May sarcastically reminds Ash that you have to battle the Pokémon first. Their talk is cut short when Brock notices that the Treecko are running away.

Ash chases after them and the others follow. Ash sees what looks like a huge, odd tree up ahead. Unfortunately, he doesn't pay attention to where he's going and falls face first down a steep hill. When he looks up, he sees that the tree is right in front of him, and it's massive. It's more than twice as tall as all the other trees in the forest. Ash comments that it looks almost magical, but he notices that it has no leaves and looks somewhat dead. Suddenly a sharp twig lands in the ground right in front of Ash's face. He looks up and sees an angry-looking Treecko sitting on a branch with another twig in its hand. Ash challenges the Treecko to a battle. Treecko leaps into action, jumping between the branches before spitting its twig at Pikachu. Pikachu dodges, but Treecko lands next to him and delivers a powerful whack with its tail. Treecko taunts Pikachu, urging him to attack. Pikachu rushes towards his opponent, though Treecko dodges and strikes Pikachu again with its tail.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket watch on and are mildly impressed with Treecko's reflexes. Meowth explains that Treecko would make a great masseur for Giovanni. The boss fantasy sets the Rocket trio's sights on capturing the Treecko for themselves. Ash and Pikachu soon find themselves surrounded by a large group of Treecko. An older Treecko attempts to talk to the one that Ash just battled, but is yelled at and pushed backwards. The other Treecko look pretty mad, but the old Treecko urges them not to attack. Jessie is excited because she loves watching other people's troubles, and asks Meowth for a translation. The old Treecko says that the tree is going to die and all the Treecko need to move to another tree. However the other Treecko remains defiant, replying that it was born on that tree and isn't going to give up on it, no matter what. The sentiment really moves James and Meowth, but Jessie doesn't think it's very heroic at all, since life is full of change. She explains all about this, until they notice that all the Treecko are leaving except for one. Once the others are out of sight, that Treecko rushes off too. Ash is prepared to follow it, but Pikachu has a better idea, so they stake out in the tree.

Brock has since cooked up a meal for him and the others to enjoy. Max is worried about Ash, but Brock assures him that Ash will be fine, and they agree to go look for him after they're done eating. As the sun sets, Ash and Pikachu are still waiting at the old tree. Ash decides to send Taillow to look for his friends, since he's afraid they might be worried about him. As soon as Taillow flies away, Treecko appears carrying a leaf full of water. It carefully waters the tree before placing some dry leaves down to keep the ground from drying up again. Treecko goes off to get more water, as Ash wonders whether it's too late to save the tree. As darkness falls, he and Pikachu start to help the Treecko water the tree. It's angry at first, but it warms up to them when it realizes they just want to help.

As the trio return from collecting more water, they hear a commotion and discover that Team Rocket is using a bulldozer to ram all the trees, knocking the sleeping Treecko into their net. When they spot Ash, Pikachu, and Treecko, Team Rocket charges at them, sending them flying. After their motto, they take off in their waiting balloon, now covered in neon lights, with all the Treecko in a cage. Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but it turns out that the lights were actually electricity blockers. Ash calls for Taillow, but he quickly realizes that he sent it away to find the others. Team Rocket takes the opportunity to grab Pikachu in a net. But the Treecko that Ash befriended wasn't caught in the net, and now it's angry. It spits its twig at the balloon, but it just bounces off. Team Rocket laughs, and James sends out his Cacnea. Ash doesn't recognize Cacnea, declaring the trio must have stolen it as he checks it out in his Pokédex. Treecko leaps from the top of a tree into the balloon, and starts attacking Team Rocket. Jessie steps backwards and accidentally hits the button that releases the trapped Pokémon. Treecko leaps onto the balloon itself and taunts Cacnea. Cacnea responds angrily with a Pin Missile, but Treecko evades and the attack punctures the balloon instead. The Treecko free Pikachu and they all abandon ship as the balloon flies off into the distance, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The Treecko that Ash befriended makes up with the old one, but still doesn't want to give up on the tree. Everything seems to be going well until the giant tree suddenly splits in two. The Treecko try to hold it together and Ash gets a rope out of his backpack, but they are stopped when the sun rises, illuminating the tree beautifully. As they look on, Ash and the Treecko have some sort of vision of the tree's life from a seed to the majestic tree it used to be. But the imagining fades and they're only looking at a split, dead tree again, and the two halves suddenly split even more and they fall over completely. A seed rolls from the wreckage and stops at Treecko's feet. Ash takes this as a sign of gratitude from the tree for trying so hard to save it. But Treecko doesn't take kindly to this suggestion and hits Ash. He realizes that Treecko is trying to tell him it's ready to battle.

Ash's friends and Taillow rush onto the scene as the match begins. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, which Treecko dodges multiple times, before finally scoring a hit. However, Treecko doesn't seem to have taken much damage, and Max reminds them that Electric attacks aren't very effective on Grass-type Pokémon. Ash calls for a Quick Attack, which Treecko dodges. However the evasion manoeuvre leaves Treecko vulnerable, and Pikachu delivers a lot of damage with a Thunderbolt. Treecko hits the ground, knocked out. Max doesn't understand what happened, but Brock explains that usually Electric attacks don't work well because the Grass Pokémon can diffuse the electricity into the ground. Since Treecko was hit in the air, there was nowhere for the electricity to go. Ash throws a Poké Ball and catches Treecko. Ash calls it out of its Poké Ball, and the old Treecko hands it the seed from the dead tree. Treecko promptly plants it, before leaving with Ash and friends as the other Treecko care for the newly sprouted tree.

Major events

Ash after catching Treecko
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Trivia

Errors

Pikachu's tail error
  • When Ash says that the tree is dying, the end of Pikachu's tail is cut off.
  • When May, Max, and Brock arrive at Ash's location, Taillow is seen along with them, but the next time they appear onscreen, Taillow is nowhere to be seen, despite Ash never recalling it, and doesn't appear for the remainder of the episode.
  • In the English dub:

Dub edits

  • Ash refers to his Treecko as male when, after watching it shove the oldest Treecko to the ground, he states "That's weird; looks like he's not good buddies with the other Treecko."
  • In the English dub, Ash talks about how he traveled around with Brock and Misty and got lost. In the original Japanese version, he doesn't mention Misty.
  • In the English dub, a couple of the hits from Treecko's attack on Team Rocket's faces are replaced by impact stars instead. Other hits were kept intact.
  • In the English dub, Pikachu's final attack on Treecko is called Thunderbolt. In the original Japanese version, it is called Thunder.

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