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'''Gotta Catch Ya Later!''' (Japanese: '''サヨナラ…そして、たびだち！''' ''Goodbye... And Then, Setting Off!'') is the 273rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 7, 2002, and in the United States on October 18, 2003.  
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'''Gotta Catch Ya Later!''' (Japanese: '''サヨナラ…そして、たびだち！''' ''Goodbye...and Then, Setting Off!'') is the 273rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 7, 2002, and in the United States on October 18, 2003.  


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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
With the [[Silver Conference]] and [[Johto]] behind them, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are heading towards [[Pallet Town]] and decide to make a stop in [[Viridian City]]. Brock is the most excited, simply because it means that he'll get to see [[Nurse Joy]]. Misty is, as usual, tired of Brock's misguided romantic efforts.
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<i>With the Johto League Silver Conference behind them, Ash, Brock and Misty head back to Viridian City to relax. Their vacation is cut short when Misty receives an urgent call beckoning her back to Cerulean City to run the gym while her sisters cruise the world. Brock, too, realizes that has things he has to do. After a teary goodbye, Ash returns home to Pallet Town—but soon grows restless for adventure. When his former rival Gary takes off on a new journey, leaving behind all of his Pokémon except Blastoise, Ash starts thinking about his next journey. Maybe it's time to check out the Hoenn region after all.</i>
Ash deposits his [[Poké Ball]]s at the [[Pokémon Center]], and asks Nurse Joy if she [[EP002|remembers him]]. However, it turns out that this Nurse Joy isn't the one he met all that time ago, but a new one. She has heard about him though, and tells Misty that she has received an urgent call from [[Cerulean City]]. Misty is confused as to why anyone would be calling her from there.
 
Getting to a phone, Misty finds out the call is from her sisters. It turns out all three are going on an around-the-world trip that they won in a beauty contest, and therefore need Misty to take over the [[Cerulean Gym|Gym]] while they are away. Misty can't believe what she's hearing, and is angry when Ash and Brock comment on how lucky the sisters are winning the trip. Misty objects about having to take over for her sisters, but Ash, not seeing Misty has other reasons for her objections, tells her that it's only temporary. Nurse Joy then surprises Misty with her [[Bicycle|bike]]! It turns out the previous Nurse Joy was able to fix it good as new. Seeing the bike brings back a lot of memories for Misty. Misty remembers how her journey with Ash began, when he [[EP001|stole the bike and ended up destroying it]]. Ash happily comments on how good Nurse Joy did in the restoration, and that Misty can get back to [[Cerulean City]] even quicker. This causes Misty's feelings to become hurt. After Ash asks why she was so grouchy, Misty runs out of the Pokémon Center. Ash is confused by Misty's reaction, and Brock points out that Misty may have expected to continue traveling with them.
 
Misty wanders the streets of Viridian City very sadly, and comments on how Ash doesn't seem to understand or care that the trio will be splitting up. However, around the corner are three Trainers waiting for her. They ask Misty if all her friends have abandoned her, angering Misty even further. Misty asks who they are, and the three introduce themselves as Viridian City's top Trainers; Kim, Kail, and Kai, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]! Misty mocks them by word play on "invincible" with "invisible", telling them to disappear. The leader Kim continues to irritate Misty, who then challenges them to a [[Pokémon battle]].
 
In a nearby field, Misty and Kim prepare to battle one-on-one. Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} and Kim his {{p|Hitmonchan}}. Misty orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, and Politoed is easily able to knock Hitmonchan to the ground. Misty mocks them into changing their names (from the Invincible Brothers), which then provokes Kail and Kai to send out their Pokémon, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmontop}}. The three fighting Pokémon surround Politoed, and Misty calls them out on cheating, stating she can't battle fairly three-on-one. However, she is saved when Ash and Brock arrive to make the match fair. Pikachu is able to get Hitmontop with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Brock sends out {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}, who gets Hitmonlee with a {{m|Rapid Spin}}. Misty is glad to see her friends again, but angrily tells them she could have handled it. Ash and Brock tell her that they knew she could, but they wanted one last battle with the three of them. Ash then tells Misty that she's a great {{t|Water}} [[Pokémon Trainer]], and he knows she can win the battle. Misty is touched by Ash's kind words, and with her faith in their friendship restored, she orders Politoed to use {{m|Bubble}} Attack which devastates Hitmonchan. Pikachu and Forretress then continue their assault on the other two, much to the brothers' dismay.


As the battle rages, {{TRT}} appear, and [[Jessie]] and [[James]] comment on the brothers losing. {{MTR}} cuts in, and on his command {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} presses a button which causes two goals to appear on opposite ends of the field. The Trainers all notice this, and much to their horror the goals start to come together trapping Ash, Misty, Brock, the brothers, and all the Pokémon inside. The brothers become distraught, claiming to be on Team Rocket's side. This reveals that the three were hired by Team Rocket to battle and tire Ash and the gang out. However, since they failed, not only will they not be getting paid (not that they were going to get paid anyway), but Team Rocket will take their Pokémon along with the others. Kim however has a pair of scissors handy, and cuts the net away, releasing everyone. The brothers and their Pokémon quickly surround Team Rocket, and begin to cause a fuss over their money, much to Jessie's annoyance. This distraction and the brothers' destruction of the net allow Ash, Misty, and Brock to escape. They order Pikachu, Politoed, and Forretress to triple-team both Team Rocket, the brothers, and their Pokémon, who are all sent blasting off.
==Plot==
With the [[Silver Conference]] and [[Johto]] behind them, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are heading towards [[Pallet Town]] when they decide to make a stop in [[Viridian City]]. There, Ash deposits his [[Poké Ball]]s at the local [[Pokémon Center]] and asks [[Nurse Joy]] if she [[EP002|remembers him]]. She reveals that she is the new Nurse Joy, but that she has heard about him. She tells {{an|Misty}} that she has received an urgent call from [[Cerulean City]].
[[File:Sensational Sisters EP273.png|thumb|left|220px|Misty's sisters breaking the news]]
Getting to a phone, Misty finds out the call is from [[Sensational Sisters|her sisters]], who are going on a trip around the world. As a result, they need Misty to take over the [[Cerulean Gym|Gym]] while they are away. Misty objects to this, but Ash assures her that it is only temporary. Nurse Joy surprises Misty with her [[Bicycle|bike]], which had been fixed by the previous Nurse Joy. Seeing the bike causes Misty to remember how her journey with Ash began when he [[EP001|took the bike and ended up destroying it]]. Ash comments on the good job Nurse Joy did with the restoration and says that Misty can get back to [[Cerulean City]] even quicker, but this upsets Misty and she runs out. Ash is confused by Misty's reaction, but {{an|Brock}} points out that Misty may have expected to continue traveling with them.


With the excitement over, Ash tells Misty how great it was watching her battle, and she thanks him. Ash informs her that he and Brock brought her bike, and Misty's excitement quickly diminishes. On the path towards Pewter and Cerulean, Misty tells Ash not to forget to look after himself and Pikachu. She also tells Brock to try to not fall in love with all the girls, which makes him laugh. She then says that she needs to tell Ash one more thing, "Just keep on doing your best." Ash asks what she means, and Misty sadly responds by saying that it's going to be different without her there.
Misty wanders around the streets of Viridian City and comments on how Ash doesn't seem to understand or care that the trio will be splitting up. She is confronted by three Trainers, who ask her if her friends abandoned her, angering Misty even further. When Misty asks who they are, the three introduce themselves as Viridian City's top Trainers: Kim, Kail, and Kai, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. Undaunted, Misty wishes they were the "invisible brothers", essentially telling them to disappear. The leader Kim continues to irritate Misty, who challenges them to a {{pkmn|battle}}.


She then remembers how she first met Ash, accidentally fishing him out of a lake and angrily pointing him in the direction of the Viridian City Pokémon Center. She also remembers all the experiences she's shared with Ash, Brock, and {{Tracey}} as they traveled through [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]], as well as the joys, the struggles, the triumphs, the fun, the hardships, the excitement, and most of all the adventure which now has to end.
In a nearby field, Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}, while Kim sends out his {{p|Hitmonchan}}. Misty orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, which easily knocks Hitmonchan to the ground. Misty mocks the brothers, stating that they should change their title, as they appear to not be so "invincible" after all. This provokes Kail and Kai to send out their Pokémon, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmontop}}. The three {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon surround Politoed. Misty accuses the brothers of cheating, asserting that she cannot battle fairly when it is three against one. However, Ash and Brock arrive to even the fight. {{AP|Pikachu}} hits Hitmontop with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, while Brock sends out {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}, who hits Hitmonlee with {{m|Rapid Spin}}. Misty angrily tells them that she could have handled it; Ash and Brock reply that they knew she could, but they still wanted to have one last battle together as a group. Touched by their words, Misty orders Politoed to use {{m|Bubble}}, which devastates Hitmonchan. Pikachu and Forretress continue their assault on the other two, much to the brothers' dismay.


She also recalls how it was an accident that she met {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, but Ash tells her that he thinks she's wrong that it was accidental that he happened to meet her of all people. He tells her that he believes that no matter what, they were always meant to meet and become friends. Brock agrees, and tells them that after all their adventures they've all become best friends. Misty and Ash happily agree and continue down the path.
Nearby, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] watch as the battle closes. {{MTR}} cuts in and, on his command, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} presses a button that causes two goals to appear on opposite ends of the field. The Trainers notice this, and much to their horror, the goals start to come together, trapping the Trainers and all of their Pokémon inside. The brothers become distraught and reveal that they were hired by Team Rocket to battle and tire Ash and the others out, with the expectation of being paid. Fortunately, Kim uses a handy pair of scissors to cut the net away, releasing everyone. The brothers and their Pokémon quickly surround Team Rocket and angrily ask about their money, much to Jessie's annoyance. This distraction and the brothers' destruction of the net allow Ash and his friends to escape. They order Pikachu, Politoed, and Forretress to attack Team Rocket, the brothers, and their Pokémon. As a result, they are all sent blasting off.


Eventually the path splits into three with one route heading towards Pallet Town, another heading towards Cerulean City, and the third heading towards [[Pewter City]]. Ash and Misty start to say their goodbyes, when Brock suddenly butts in telling them that he just remembered that he received an e-mail and needs to return to Pewter City. Ash asks how Brock could forget something like that, and Misty understands that maybe he didn't want to go.
Afterwards, Ash tells Misty how great it was watching her battle, and she thanks him. Then, he informs her that he and Brock brought her bike, and Misty's excitement quickly diminishes. On the road to the cities of {{ci|Pewter}} and Cerulean, Misty tells Ash not to forget to look after himself and Pikachu. She also tells Brock to try to not fall in love with all of the girls, which makes him laugh. She says that she needs to tell Ash one more thing: "Just keep on doing your best." Ash asks what she means, and Misty sadly responds by saying that it is going to be different without her there.


Now the time has come for all three to part ways and head for their respective homes. The three bid each other farewell, and then Misty and Brock set off. With his friends gone, Ash starts to say the words he didn't feel he could, but suddenly Misty and Brock are back in front of him ready to hear it. Ash tells them they shouldn't sneak up on him, and Brock says that they returned to give Ash some presents. Brock gives Ash a small picnic complete with cutlery, while Misty gives him a handkerchief to wrap it in. Ash is touched by their gesture and begins to cry. With that, the three best friends separate, and Ash, very upset about his long-time companions leaving, runs the rest of the way home.
Misty reminisces about how she first met Ash, accidentally fishing him out of a lake and angrily pointing him in the direction of the Viridian City Pokémon Center. She also remembers all of the experiences she shared with Ash, Brock, and {{Tracey}} as they traveled through [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]]. She recalls how it was an accident that she met {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, but Ash tells her that he believes no matter what, they were always meant to meet and become friends. Brock agrees and tells them that after all of their adventures, they have even become best friends. Ash and Misty agree and continue down the path.
[[File:Misty leaving EP273.png|thumb|left|220px|Misty heading home]]
[[File:Brock leaving EP273.png|thumb|220px|Brock departing]]
Eventually, the path splits into three smaller paths, with one route heading towards Pallet Town, another heading towards Cerulean City, and the third heading towards Pewter City. Ash and Misty start to say their goodbyes when Brock suddenly interrupts, telling them that he just received an email and needs to return to Pewter City. Ash asks Brock why he didn't tell them this sooner, but Misty quickly deduces that Brock didn't want to split up from them either, which Brock sheepishly confirms. The three bid each other farewell and, before leaving, Brock gives Ash a small picnic complete with cutlery, while Misty gives him a handkerchief to wrap it in. Ash is touched and begins to cry. With that, they all separate, and Ash, upset about his companions' departure, breaks down crying as he runs the rest of the way home.


After a good night's sleep, Ash and Pikachu are happily eating their breakfasts, when {{Delia|Ash's mom}} mentions to him that {{Gary}} arrived back into town himself a couple of days ago. Ash is eager to meet up with his former rival and newfound friend, and quickly leaves with Pikachu. Delia comments to [[Mimey]] that she always misses him when he leaves on an adventure.
The next morning, Ash and Pikachu are eating their breakfasts when {{Delia}} mentions that {{Gary}} returned a couple of days ago. As a result, Ash rushes to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], but is dismayed to learn that Gary has already left. Tracey tells Ash that Gary didn't mention where he was going, only that he woke up saying he was feeling inspired and quickly left before being asked what he meant. {{an|Professor Oak}} mentions that Gary must have wanted to make a fresh start, as he left all of his Pokémon, except for his {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}, at the lab before leaving, and that they have no idea when they will see him again.
[[File:Ho-Oh EP273.png|thumb|220px|Ho-Oh flying towards Hoenn]]
However, Ash catches up to Gary and asks what the hurry is. Gary responds that he needs to keep moving and that there is still a lot of traveling to do and a lot more to learn about Pokémon. Gary asks Ash what he plans to do now, and Ash is forced to admit that he doesn't know. Gary advises him to wait for a while and think about it. When he starts to leave, Ash gives Gary his [[EP269|half of the broken Poké Ball from their childhood]] back. Gary thanks Ash, and sets off on his journey. Later, Ash sits by a tree and tells Pikachu that he doesn't like the feeling of being alone. Suddenly, they notice {{an|Ho-Oh}}, which is heading towards the [[Hoenn]] region. Knowing that Hoenn has a lot of Pokémon he has never seen before, Ash decides to do what Gary did and make a fresh start and head to Hoenn. He starts to run home but falls into a pitfall trap.


Getting to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], Ash is dismayed when he learns that Gary has already left. Tracey tells Ash that Gary didn't mention where he was going, only that he woke up saying that he was feeling inspired and quickly left before being asked what he meant. {{an|Professor Oak}} mentions that Gary must have wanted to make a fresh start, as he left all of his Pokémon besides his {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}} at the lab before leaving, and that they have no idea when they'll even see him again.
Immediately afterwards, Ash is confronted by Team Rocket. James calls out {{TP|James|Weezing}} and orders it to send a {{m|Smokescreen}} down the pit. Ash tries to think of something to do, and he remembers Misty and Brock's final words and parting gifts. He gets an idea, and after fishing them out of his [[Bag|backpack]], has Pikachu cover his mouth with the handkerchief given to him by Misty while he climbs out with the cutlery given to him by Brock. Ash confronts Team Rocket, informing them that his friends will always be with him. He orders Pikachu to hit them with Thunderbolt, blasting them off.


Gary is just about to leave Pallet Town behind, when Ash catches up to him. The two friends greet each other warmly, and Ash asks Gary what his hurry is. Gary tells Ash that he just feels he needs to keep moving, and that there's still a lot of traveling to do and a lot more to learn about Pokémon. Gary then asks Ash what he plans to do now, and Ash is forced to admit he doesn't know. Gary tells Ash that as he hasn't been home for a long time, that he should wait a while and really think about it. Gary starts to leave, but now it's Ash's turn to give a present to a departing friend, and gives Gary his half of the broken {{ball|Poké}} back. Gary thanks Ash, and sets off on his journey.
Back home, Ash tells Professor Oak and Tracey that he has decided to do what Gary did and leave all of his Pokémon besides Pikachu at the lab. Professor Oak guesses that Ash is heading to Hoenn, and Ash tells him that he plans to meet [[Professor Birch]] in [[Littleroot Town]]. Then, Delia arrives with {{DL|List of clothing (anime)|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|new clothes}} and a new backpack for her son, having guessed that he would be leaving soon. She also has his ticket for the ferry that departs from {{an|Seafoam Island}} to Hoenn. Professor Oak also gives Ash a brand new [[Pokédex]] that contains all of the information on the Pokémon that reside there. In addition, Tracey tells Ash that he will take care of his Pokémon while he is away. With a renewed sense of determination, Ash gets ready to set off for Hoenn.
 
Sitting on a tree, Ash tells Pikachu he doesn't like the feeling of being alone, and still isn't sure about what to do next. Suddenly Pikachu alerts Ash, who then looks up in the sky and spots a sparkle. To Ash's amazement, it's {{an|Ho-Oh}}! Watching it fly away, Ash notices it's heading towards the [[Hoenn]] region. He knows that Hoenn has a lot of Pokémon he's never seen before, and a lot of battles awaiting him. Suddenly Ash feels his spirit return, and decides to do like Gary and make a fresh start and head to Hoenn. He starts to run home, but falls into a classic Team Rocket pitfall trap.
 
Ash comments on how he was not "prepared" for the fall, and Jessie goes into her lines of the motto. James mentions that the pit is extra deep, and the three have gone back to the classic plan of snaring Pikachu. James calls out {{TP|James|Weezing}} to send a {{m|SmokeScreen}} down the pit. Soon the entire area is filled with smoke causing Ash and Pikachu to start choking. Ash tries to think of something to do, and remembers Misty and Brock's final words and parting gifts. He gets an idea, and after fishing them out of his [[bag|backpack]], has Pikachu cover its mouth with the handkerchief given to him by Misty while he climbs out with the cutlery given to him by Brock. As he climbs out of the pit, he realizes that he is never alone. Ash springs from the pit trap and confronts Team Rocket, informing them that his friends will always be with him. Ash orders Pikachu to hit them with a Thunderbolt, blasting them off yet again. With the dust clearing, Ash looks at the gifts from Brock and Misty, thanking them. He looks up into the sky and comments on the beginning of another journey to become the greatest Pokémon Master.
 
Back home, Ash tells Professor Oak and Tracey that he has decided to do the same as Gary and leave all of his Pokémon besides Pikachu at the lab. Professor Oak guesses that Ash is heading to Hoenn, and Ash tells him that he plans to meet [[Professor Birch]] in [[Littleroot Town]]. Tracey agrees with Ash's idea because of Professor Birch being famous for his field work. Ash thanks his friend, when Delia arrives with [[list of clothing in the anime|new clothes]] and a new backpack for her son, having guessed he would be leaving soon. She also has his ticket for the ferry that departs from the [[Seafoam Islands]] to the Hoenn region. Professor Oak gives Ash a brand new [[Pokédex]] that contains all the information on the Pokémon that reside in the [[Hoenn]] region. Tracey also tells Ash he can count on him to take care of his Pokémon while he's away. With a renewed sense of determination, Ash gets ready to set off for Hoenn, knowing that a brand new set of adventures await him.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{an|Daisy}}, [[Violet]], and {{ka|Lily}} give their [[Gym Leader]] status to {{an|Misty}}.
* {{an|Daisy}}, {{an|Violet}}, and {{ka|Lily}} give their {{gy|Cerulean}} [[Gym Leader]] status to {{an|Misty}}.
* Misty gets her [[bicycle|bike]] back, now mended.
* Misty gets her [[bicycle|bike]] back, now mended.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and Misty go their separate ways.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]].
* Ash, {{an|Brock}}, and Misty go their separate ways.
* Ash returns to [[Pallet Town]] and briefly meets {{Gary}} as he leaves for a new {{pkmn|journey}}.
* Ash sees {{an|Ho-Oh}} again.
* Ash sees {{an|Ho-Oh}} again.
* Ash leaves all his Pokémon besides {{AP|Pikachu}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* Ash leaves all of his Pokémon, except {{AP|Pikachu}}, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* Ash changes his [[List of clothing in the anime|clothes]] and receives a new [[Pokédex]].
* Ash receives {{DL|List of clothing (anime)|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|new clothes}} from {{Delia|his mother}} and a new [[Pokédex]] from {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* Ash heads for [[Hoenn]].
* Ash heads for [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]].
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP273.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{Tracey}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Gary}}
* {{Gary}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Daisy}}
* {{an|Daisy}}
* [[Violet]]
* {{an|Violet}}
* {{ka|Lily}}
* {{ka|Lily}}
* [[Erika]] (flashback; Japanese version only)
* [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]
* [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]
* [[Erika]] (Flashback; Japanese version only)


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP273.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP273.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Hoppip}} (''U.S. and international''), {{p|Togepi}} (''Japan'')
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Hoppip}} (''U.S. and international''), {{p|Togepi}} (''Japan'')
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OP|Ash|Lapras}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OP|Ash|Lapras}}; flashback)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}}; flashback; dub only)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}}; flashback; dub only)
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}}; flashback; dub only)
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}}; flashback)
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}}; flashback)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}}; flashback)
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ([[Mimey|Delia's]])
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})
* {{p|Spinarak}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s; flashback; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Erika]]'s; flashback; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Kim]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Kim]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Kail]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Kail]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmontop}} ([[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Kai]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmontop}} ([[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Kai]]'s)
* {{p|Marill}} ([[Wilhomena]]'s; flashback; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})
* {{p|Sentret}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Sentret}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Stantler}} (flashback)
* {{p|Stantler}} (flashback)
* {{p|Donphan}} (several; flashback)
* {{p|Donphan}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Mareep}} (several; flashback)
* {{p|Mareep}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Erika]]'s; flashback; Japanese version only)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The name of this episode refers to the original catchphrase of the Pokémon series, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All]]!", which would be dropped after the following episode.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title refers to the original catchphrase of the Pokémon series, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]", which would be dropped after [[EP274|the following episode]].
* This episode features a three-on-three battle: [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]' Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee and Hitmontop against [[Misty's Politoed]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Brock's Forretress]].
* This episode features a three-on-three battle: [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]' {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, and {{p|Hitmontop}} against [[Misty's Politoed]], [[Ash's Pikachu]], and [[Brock's Forretress]].
* ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'' and ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'' both take place immediately after this episode.
* A shot in this episode was reanimated and reused in a flashback in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
* This episode marks the start of {{Ash}}'s new tradition of leaving his previous Pokémon [[party]] behind before heading to a new [[region]] and starting fresh with just Pikachu.
* This episode will mark Misty's final appearance as a traveling companion until she rejoins Ash in ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]'', 950 episodes later. Between these episodes, she will only make guest or cameo appearances.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* [[Misty's Politoed]]'s jaw is colored green instead of yellow while the group is caught in Team Rocket's trap.
* [[Misty's Politoed]]'s jaw is colored green instead of yellow while the group is caught in Team Rocket's trap.
* Delia mispronounces the [[Seafoam Islands]] as "The Seaform Islands" in reference to the tickets.
* Delia mispronounces the {{an|Seafoam Island}} as "The Seaform Islands" in reference to the tickets.
* Professor Oak's eyebrows are mistakenly colored gray when he gives Ash his new Hoenn Pokédex.
* Professor Oak's eyebrows are mistakenly colored gray when he gives Ash his new Hoenn Pokédex.
* Pikachu disappeared when Ash is looking for the Poké Ball he and {{Gary}} fought over in the beginning of their journey.
* Pikachu disappeared when Ash is looking for the Poké Ball he and {{Gary}} fought over in the beginning of their journey.
* During the beginning of the episode, Brock introduces himself to Nurse Joy, even though he thought he had met her before. However, it's possible that he realized before the others that the Joy in question wasn't the one they had met before, given his superior instinct regarding Joys and Jennys.
* During the beginning of the episode, Brock introduces himself to Nurse Joy, even though he thought he had met her before. However, it's possible that he realized before the others that the Joy in question wasn't the one they had met before, given his superior instinct regarding Joys and Jennys.
* Ash accidentally prounounces Thunderbolt "Thunderbolto"
* When Misty says "Well, Ash Ketchum", the {{wp|closed captioning}} refers to the dialogue as "Well, Ash Ketchem".


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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
[[File:The gang.png‎|thumb|right|200px|Shot specifically produced for the original Japanese version]]
[[File:The gang.png|thumb|200px|Shot only present in the original Japanese version]]
* The flashback about the good times Misty spent with her friends is different in both versions: the dubbed English flashback pushes {{s|Poké}} while the original Japanese flashback focuses on Misty's accomplishments as a Pokémon Trainer and as a friend, and even ends with a group shot of Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Togepi, Brock, and Tracey (specifically created for this episode). The original flashback plays a very dramatic piece of music, while the dub flashback plays a brand new vocal song:
* The flashback about the good times Misty spent with her friends is different in both versions: the dubbed English flashback focuses on Ash and Misty while the original Japanese flashback focuses on Misty's accomplishments as a Pokémon Trainer and as a friend, and even ends with a group shot of Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Togepi, Brock, and Tracey (specifically created for this episode). The original flashback plays unreleased background music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', while the dub flashback plays a [[Misty Most of All|brand new vocal song]].
::''Goodbye, funny how that's such a hard thing to say.''
::''Now it's time to let go but... never thought I'd feel this way.''
::''Promised not to be sad but... we both knew I was lying.''
::''Gotta fight back the tears cause can't let you see me crying''
::''You're more than just my best friend''
::''What makes me misty most of all,''
::''In our final curtain call,''
::''Is knowing that I won't see you again.''
* Brock refers to a [[rice ball]] as an onion in this episode when he is eating one, claiming the "onion" was making his eyes water.
* Brock refers to a [[rice ball]] as an onion in this episode when he is eating one, claiming the "onion" was making his eyes water.
* In the original Japanese version, Daisy gets the tickets from the supermarket, while in the English dub, she wins them in a beauty competition.
* In the English dub, Delia tells Ash to remember to change his underwear, but it isn't mentioned in the original Japanese version.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|he=אנחנו עוד נתראה{{tt|anakhnu od nitra'é|We'll see each other again}}
|he=אנחנו עוד נתראה{{tt|anakhnu od nitra'é|We'll see each other again}}
|it={{tt|Addii e partenze|Farewell and departures}}
|it={{tt|Addii e partenze|Farewell and departures}}
|no={{tt|Vi sees senere!|See you later!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Gente se Vê Depois!|See ya Later!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Gente se Vê Depois!|See ya Later!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Vemo-nos mais Tarde!|See You Later!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Vemo-nos mais Tarde!|See You Later!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Ya te cogeré más tarde!|I'll catch you later!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Ya te cogeré más tarde!|I'll catch you later!}}
|sv={{tt|En ny resa|A new journey}}
|sv={{tt|En ny resa|A new journey}}
|pl={{tt|Złapię Cię później!|I'll catch You later!}}
|pl={{tt|Złapię cię później!|I'll catch you later!}}
|hi=अलविदा Brock और Misty! {{tt|''Alvida Brock aur Misty''!|Goodbye, Brock and Misty!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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Latest revision as of 05:58, 3 September 2024

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Gotta Catch Ya Later!
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  EP273  
サヨナラ…そして、たびだち！
Goodbye...and Then, Setting Off!
First broadcast
Japan November 7, 2002
United States October 18, 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 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

Gotta Catch Ya Later! (Japanese: サヨナラ…そして、たびだち！ Goodbye...and Then, Setting Off!) is the 273rd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 7, 2002, and in the United States on October 18, 2003.

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Blurb

With the Johto League Silver Conference behind them, Ash, Brock and Misty head back to Viridian City to relax. Their vacation is cut short when Misty receives an urgent call beckoning her back to Cerulean City to run the gym while her sisters cruise the world. Brock, too, realizes that has things he has to do. After a teary goodbye, Ash returns home to Pallet Town—but soon grows restless for adventure. When his former rival Gary takes off on a new journey, leaving behind all of his Pokémon except Blastoise, Ash starts thinking about his next journey. Maybe it's time to check out the Hoenn region after all.

Plot

With the Silver Conference and Johto behind them, Ash and his friends are heading towards Pallet Town when they decide to make a stop in Viridian City. There, Ash deposits his Poké Balls at the local Pokémon Center and asks Nurse Joy if she remembers him. She reveals that she is the new Nurse Joy, but that she has heard about him. She tells Misty that she has received an urgent call from Cerulean City.

Misty's sisters breaking the news

Getting to a phone, Misty finds out the call is from her sisters, who are going on a trip around the world. As a result, they need Misty to take over the Gym while they are away. Misty objects to this, but Ash assures her that it is only temporary. Nurse Joy surprises Misty with her bike, which had been fixed by the previous Nurse Joy. Seeing the bike causes Misty to remember how her journey with Ash began when he took the bike and ended up destroying it. Ash comments on the good job Nurse Joy did with the restoration and says that Misty can get back to Cerulean City even quicker, but this upsets Misty and she runs out. Ash is confused by Misty's reaction, but Brock points out that Misty may have expected to continue traveling with them.

Misty wanders around the streets of Viridian City and comments on how Ash doesn't seem to understand or care that the trio will be splitting up. She is confronted by three Trainers, who ask her if her friends abandoned her, angering Misty even further. When Misty asks who they are, the three introduce themselves as Viridian City's top Trainers: Kim, Kail, and Kai, the Invincible Pokémon Brothers. Undaunted, Misty wishes they were the "invisible brothers", essentially telling them to disappear. The leader Kim continues to irritate Misty, who challenges them to a battle.

In a nearby field, Misty sends out her Politoed, while Kim sends out his Hitmonchan. Misty orders a Water Gun, which easily knocks Hitmonchan to the ground. Misty mocks the brothers, stating that they should change their title, as they appear to not be so "invincible" after all. This provokes Kail and Kai to send out their Pokémon, Hitmonlee and Hitmontop. The three Fighting-type Pokémon surround Politoed. Misty accuses the brothers of cheating, asserting that she cannot battle fairly when it is three against one. However, Ash and Brock arrive to even the fight. Pikachu hits Hitmontop with Thunderbolt, while Brock sends out Forretress, who hits Hitmonlee with Rapid Spin. Misty angrily tells them that she could have handled it; Ash and Brock reply that they knew she could, but they still wanted to have one last battle together as a group. Touched by their words, Misty orders Politoed to use Bubble, which devastates Hitmonchan. Pikachu and Forretress continue their assault on the other two, much to the brothers' dismay.

Nearby, Jessie and James watch as the battle closes. Meowth cuts in and, on his command, Wobbuffet presses a button that causes two goals to appear on opposite ends of the field. The Trainers notice this, and much to their horror, the goals start to come together, trapping the Trainers and all of their Pokémon inside. The brothers become distraught and reveal that they were hired by Team Rocket to battle and tire Ash and the others out, with the expectation of being paid. Fortunately, Kim uses a handy pair of scissors to cut the net away, releasing everyone. The brothers and their Pokémon quickly surround Team Rocket and angrily ask about their money, much to Jessie's annoyance. This distraction and the brothers' destruction of the net allow Ash and his friends to escape. They order Pikachu, Politoed, and Forretress to attack Team Rocket, the brothers, and their Pokémon. As a result, they are all sent blasting off.

Afterwards, Ash tells Misty how great it was watching her battle, and she thanks him. Then, he informs her that he and Brock brought her bike, and Misty's excitement quickly diminishes. On the road to the cities of Pewter and Cerulean, Misty tells Ash not to forget to look after himself and Pikachu. She also tells Brock to try to not fall in love with all of the girls, which makes him laugh. She says that she needs to tell Ash one more thing: "Just keep on doing your best." Ash asks what she means, and Misty sadly responds by saying that it is going to be different without her there.

Misty reminisces about how she first met Ash, accidentally fishing him out of a lake and angrily pointing him in the direction of the Viridian City Pokémon Center. She also remembers all of the experiences she shared with Ash, Brock, and Tracey as they traveled through Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto. She recalls how it was an accident that she met Togepi, but Ash tells her that he believes no matter what, they were always meant to meet and become friends. Brock agrees and tells them that after all of their adventures, they have even become best friends. Ash and Misty agree and continue down the path.

Misty heading home
Brock departing

Eventually, the path splits into three smaller paths, with one route heading towards Pallet Town, another heading towards Cerulean City, and the third heading towards Pewter City. Ash and Misty start to say their goodbyes when Brock suddenly interrupts, telling them that he just received an email and needs to return to Pewter City. Ash asks Brock why he didn't tell them this sooner, but Misty quickly deduces that Brock didn't want to split up from them either, which Brock sheepishly confirms. The three bid each other farewell and, before leaving, Brock gives Ash a small picnic complete with cutlery, while Misty gives him a handkerchief to wrap it in. Ash is touched and begins to cry. With that, they all separate, and Ash, upset about his companions' departure, breaks down crying as he runs the rest of the way home.

The next morning, Ash and Pikachu are eating their breakfasts when Delia mentions that Gary returned a couple of days ago. As a result, Ash rushes to Professor Oak's Laboratory, but is dismayed to learn that Gary has already left. Tracey tells Ash that Gary didn't mention where he was going, only that he woke up saying he was feeling inspired and quickly left before being asked what he meant. Professor Oak mentions that Gary must have wanted to make a fresh start, as he left all of his Pokémon, except for his Blastoise, at the lab before leaving, and that they have no idea when they will see him again.

Ho-Oh flying towards Hoenn

However, Ash catches up to Gary and asks what the hurry is. Gary responds that he needs to keep moving and that there is still a lot of traveling to do and a lot more to learn about Pokémon. Gary asks Ash what he plans to do now, and Ash is forced to admit that he doesn't know. Gary advises him to wait for a while and think about it. When he starts to leave, Ash gives Gary his half of the broken Poké Ball from their childhood back. Gary thanks Ash, and sets off on his journey. Later, Ash sits by a tree and tells Pikachu that he doesn't like the feeling of being alone. Suddenly, they notice Ho-Oh, which is heading towards the Hoenn region. Knowing that Hoenn has a lot of Pokémon he has never seen before, Ash decides to do what Gary did and make a fresh start and head to Hoenn. He starts to run home but falls into a pitfall trap.

Immediately afterwards, Ash is confronted by Team Rocket. James calls out Weezing and orders it to send a Smokescreen down the pit. Ash tries to think of something to do, and he remembers Misty and Brock's final words and parting gifts. He gets an idea, and after fishing them out of his backpack, has Pikachu cover his mouth with the handkerchief given to him by Misty while he climbs out with the cutlery given to him by Brock. Ash confronts Team Rocket, informing them that his friends will always be with him. He orders Pikachu to hit them with Thunderbolt, blasting them off.

Back home, Ash tells Professor Oak and Tracey that he has decided to do what Gary did and leave all of his Pokémon besides Pikachu at the lab. Professor Oak guesses that Ash is heading to Hoenn, and Ash tells him that he plans to meet Professor Birch in Littleroot Town. Then, Delia arrives with new clothes and a new backpack for her son, having guessed that he would be leaving soon. She also has his ticket for the ferry that departs from Seafoam Island to Hoenn. Professor Oak also gives Ash a brand new Pokédex that contains all of the information on the Pokémon that reside there. In addition, Tracey tells Ash that he will take care of his Pokémon while he is away. With a renewed sense of determination, Ash gets ready to set off for Hoenn.

Major events

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

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Hoppip (U.S. and international), Togepi (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • Misty's Politoed's jaw is colored green instead of yellow while the group is caught in Team Rocket's trap.
  • Delia mispronounces the Seafoam Island as "The Seaform Islands" in reference to the tickets.
  • Professor Oak's eyebrows are mistakenly colored gray when he gives Ash his new Hoenn Pokédex.
  • Pikachu disappeared when Ash is looking for the Poké Ball he and Gary fought over in the beginning of their journey.
  • During the beginning of the episode, Brock introduces himself to Nurse Joy, even though he thought he had met her before. However, it's possible that he realized before the others that the Joy in question wasn't the one they had met before, given his superior instinct regarding Joys and Jennys.
  • When Misty says "Well, Ash Ketchum", the closed captioning refers to the dialogue as "Well, Ash Ketchem".
  • Politoed's green jaw

    Politoed's green jaw

  • Ash's missing Pikachu

    Ash's missing Pikachu

  • Professor Oak's gray eyebrows

    Professor Oak's gray eyebrows

Dub edits

Shot only present in the original Japanese version
  • The flashback about the good times Misty spent with her friends is different in both versions: the dubbed English flashback focuses on Ash and Misty while the original Japanese flashback focuses on Misty's accomplishments as a Pokémon Trainer and as a friend, and even ends with a group shot of Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Togepi, Brock, and Tracey (specifically created for this episode). The original flashback plays unreleased background music from The Power of One, while the dub flashback plays a brand new vocal song.
  • Brock refers to a rice ball as an onion in this episode when he is eating one, claiming the "onion" was making his eyes water.
  • In the original Japanese version, Daisy gets the tickets from the supermarket, while in the English dub, she wins them in a beauty competition.
  • In the English dub, Delia tells Ash to remember to change his underwear, but it isn't mentioned in the original Japanese version.

In other languages



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