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nexttitle=The Keystone Pops! |
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epcode=DP055 |
|epcode=DP055
altepcode=EP521 |
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colorscheme=Sinnoh |
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title_en= Throwing the Track Switch|
|title_en= Throwing the Track Switch
title_ja=エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！|
|title_ja=エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！
title_ja_trans=Eipam and Buoysel! Respective Roads!! |
|title_ja_trans=Eipam and Buoysel! Respective Roads!!
screen=yes|
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broadcast_jp=November 22, 2007 |
|broadcast_jp=November 22, 2007
broadcast_us=April 26, 2008 |
|broadcast_us=April 26, 2008
en_series= |
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en_op= [[We Will Be Heroes]] |
|en_op= [[We Will Be Heroes]]
ja_op=[[Together]] |
|ja_op=[[Together]]
ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] (Winter Version) |
|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] (Winter Version)
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
|olmteam=Team Iguchi
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
|scenario=冨岡淳広
storyboardn=1 |
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storyboard=奥村よしあき |
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director=秦義人 |
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artn=1 |
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art=木下和栄 |
|art=木下和栄
morecredits=yes |
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epstaffpage=DP051-DP060 |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|055}}
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*This episode was originally scheduled to air on November 15, 2007.
*This episode was originally scheduled to air on November 15, 2007.
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'''Throwing the Track Switch''' (Japanese: '''エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！''' ''{{tt|Eipam|Aipom}} and {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}! Respective Roads!!'') is the 55th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 521st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2007 and in the United States on April 26, 2008.
 
'''Throwing the Track Switch''' (Japanese: '''エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！''' ''{{tt|Eipam|Aipom}} and {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}! Respective Roads!!'') is the 55th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 521st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2007 and in the United States on April 26, 2008.


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Dawn and Ash aren't sure if that's a good idea. To test the waters, Ash suggests that he use Buizel to battle Brock, and Dawn can use Aipom to battle Zoey. But before the battle can get very far, Jessie and Meowth show up in disguise. James is miserable now that Cacnea's gone, so his teammates are determined to cheer him up-by stealing Aipom and Buizel!
Dawn and Ash aren't sure if that's a good idea. To test the waters, Ash suggests that he use Buizel to battle Brock, and Dawn can use Aipom to battle Zoey. But before the battle can get very far, Jessie and Meowth show up in disguise. James is miserable now that Cacnea's gone, so his teammates are determined to cheer him up-by stealing Aipom and Buizel!


But James, unaware of the plan, accidentally blows Team Rocket's cover. Seviper uses Haze and Team Rocket makes a grab for Aipom and Buizel anyway, but they end up snagging Glameow and Sudowoodo instead. Ash and Dawn use Aipom and Buizel to defeat Team Rocket, and it looks like Ash's attacking style is a good match for Aipom while Aipom's flair is a good match for Dawn. They complete the Pokémon trade, then get back on the road to Dawn's next Contest!</i>
But James, unaware of the plan, accidentally blows Team Rocket's cover. Seviper uses Haze and Team Rocket makes a grab for Aipom and Buizel anyway, but they end up snagging Glameow and Sudowoodo instead. Ash and Dawn use Aipom and Buizel to defeat Team Rocket, and it looks like Ash's attacking style is a good match for Buizel while Aipom's flair is a good match for Dawn. They complete the Pokémon trade, then get back on the road to Dawn's next Contest!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
During the night, [[James]] looks down at a [[Pokémon Center]], still very depressed at [[DP054|giving]] {{TP|James|Cacnea}} away. [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} try to cheer him up with his favorite fruit, but it fails, which affects all of them since James’s attitude is weighing {{TRT}} down.
At night, [[James]] looks down at a [[Pokémon Center]], still very depressed at [[DP054|giving]] {{TP|James|Cacnea}} away. [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} try to cheer him up with his favorite fruit, mangoes, but it fails, which affects all of them since James's attitude is weighing {{TRT}} down.


Inside the Center, {{an|Dawn}} watches the [[television]], which displays {{si|Kenny}} and {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} winning their second [[Ribbon]]. [[Zoey]] enters the Center and greets them before noticing {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} spread out across the bench, lacking energy after eating too much. While {{an|Brock}} and {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} make a [[Herbal medicine|herbal remedy]] for them, Dawn glances at her only Ribbon, upset that Kenny is passing her. Ash gives her encouragement as [[Marian]] announces that [[Solaceon Town]] is the next {{pkmn|Super Contest|Contest}} location, which Zoey mentions is on the same route as [[Veilstone City]]. Dawn decides to {{pkmn|training|train}} for that Contest, asking Zoey if she is entering as well, but Zoey decides to pass in order to improve one of her [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Still, Dawn asks to train with her tomorrow, which she agrees to. Brock and Sudowoodo finish making the herbal remedy for Ash and Pikachu. Brock gives Ash his dose as a powder while Pikachu’s dose is mixed with liquid [[Poffin]] batter, sticking it on Pikachu’s nose. When both take the herbs, they find it very disgusting, causing both to run around the room.
Inside the Center, {{an|Dawn}} and {{AP|Aipom}} watch the [[television]], which shows {{si|Kenny}} winning his second [[Ribbon]] in [[Sage Town]] with the help of his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. [[Zoey]] enters the Center and greets them, before noticing {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} spread out across a bench, feeling too full of food to move. While {{an|Brock}} and {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} make a [[Herbal medicine|herbal remedy]] for them, Dawn glances at her only Ribbon, upset that Kenny is passing her. Ash gives her encouragement as [[Marian]] announces that the next [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Solaceon Town]], which Zoey mentions is en route to [[Veilstone City]]. With this information, Dawn decides to {{pkmn|training|train}} for the Solaceon Contest, asking Zoey if she is entering as well, but Zoey decides to pass in order to improve one of her [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Still, Dawn asks to train with her tomorrow, which she agrees to. Brock and Sudowoodo finish making the herbal remedy for Ash and Pikachu, which they both find disgusting, causing them both to run around the room in disgust.


The next morning, Dawn decides to prepare {{p|Buizel}} for his Contest debut by having a practice [[Contest Battle]] against Zoey and her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}. Ash is also inspired to train, deciding to practice with {{p|Aipom}} and {{AP|Chimchar}}. While Brock studies Ash's battle, Dawn commands Buizel to use {{m|Water Gun}}. Glameow uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to dissipate the attack into a fine mist sparkle, creating an [[appeal]]. Aipom watches a little too intently and doesn't hear Ash's first command, but quickly gets back into battle. Brock notices the behavior as Ash and Aipom try to get back on track. Dawn critiques Buizel's Water Gun and how it made Glameow look appealing but not Buizel. As Buizel tries to get into the Contest flow, Ash tells Aipom to use {{m|Focus Punch}}, which Chimchar easily dodges. The battle grabs Buizel's attention, which Zoey notices. Dawn gets Buizel's attention back and has it use {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Glameow uses {{m|Shadow Claw}} in an attempt to cancel, but ends up going over the attack, using the water mist to create another appeal before landing. Buizel lands and shakes off the water, which Dawn also critiques. Buizel tries to take it in, but drifts to watching Ash’s battle. Chimchar launches {{m|Flame Wheel}} as Aipom dodges and fires {{m|Swift}}, which Chimchar charges right into with Flame Wheel. Zoey notices Buizel's interest as Aipom breaks the Flame Wheel with Focus Punch. Aipom suddenly launches a Swift attack towards the sky and jumps on the stars as a Contest move. Zoey notes the appeal as Dawn mentions that Aipom watches Dawn train a lot. Ash and Dawn prepare to continue training, but Zoey stops both of them and brings up [[DP012|the time when she told Ash to let Dawn raise Aipom]], pointing out that Aipom likes Contests while Buizel isn’t as receptive to it. Zoey suggest for Ash and Dawn to [[trade]] Aipom and Buizel to each other, which surprises everyone. Team Rocket listens in nearby and decides to steal both [[Pokémon]], but James is still depressed.  
The next morning, Dawn decides to prepare {{p|Buizel}} for his Contest debut by having a practice [[Contest Battle]] against Zoey and her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}. Ash is also inspired to train, deciding to practice with {{p|Aipom}} and {{AP|Chimchar}}. While Brock studies Ash's battle, Dawn commands Buizel to use {{m|Water Gun}}. Glameow uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to dissipate the attack into a fine mist sparkle, which looks [[appeal]]ing. Aipom watches a little too intently and does not hear Ash's first command, but quickly gets back into battle. Brock notices Aipom’s behavior as they try to get back on track. Dawn critiques Buizel's Water Gun, as it made only Glameow look appealing. As Buizel tries to get into the Contest flow, Ash tells Aipom to use {{m|Focus Punch}}, which Chimchar easily dodges. The battle grabs Buizel's attention, which Zoey notices. Dawn gets Buizel's attention back and has him use {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Glameow uses {{m|Shadow Claw}} in an attempt to counter, but ends up going over the attack, using the water mist to create another appeal before landing. Buizel lands and shakes off the water, which Dawn also critiques. Buizel tries to take it in, but drifts back to watching Ash's battle. Chimchar launches {{m|Flame Wheel}} as Aipom dodges and fires {{m|Swift}}, which Chimchar charges into. Zoey notices Buizel's interest as Aipom counters Flame Wheel. Aipom suddenly uses Swift towards the sky and jumps on the stars as a Contest move. Zoey notes the appeal as Dawn mentions that Aipom watches her train a lot. Ash and Dawn prepare to continue training, but Zoey stops both of them and brings up [[DP012|when she said Dawn should raise Aipom]], pointing out that Aipom likes Contests while Buizel prefers battles. Zoey suggests that Ash and Dawn should [[trade]] Aipom and Buizel to each other, which surprises everyone. Team Rocket listens in nearby and decides to steal both Pokémon to help the depressed James.


Inside the Center, Ash and Dawn watch as [[Nurse Joy]] helps two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s conduct a trade with a {{p|Ponyta}} and a {{p|Munchlax}}. As the trade finishes and the Trainers leave, Nurse Joy asks if they are ready to trade. Ash and Dawn appear reluctant as they realize how they have already [[friendship|bonded]] to their Pokémon. Dawn knows Aipom has been with Ash a long time, while Ash knows that Dawn has already put time into training with Buizel. Joy mentions that Trainers need to adapt to their Pokémon in the same way Pokémon bond to Trainers. Ash suggests that he should have a practice battle with Buizel against Brock while Dawn practices with Aipom against Zoey. Brock realizes that it will simulate the trade effects and if it will really work.
Inside the Pokémon Center, Ash and Dawn watch as [[Nurse Joy]] helps two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s conduct a trade with a {{p|Ponyta}} and a {{p|Munchlax}}. As the trade finishes and the Trainers leave, Nurse Joy asks if Ash and Dawn are ready to trade. They hesitate, however, as they realize how much they have [[friendship|bonded]] with their Pokémon. Dawn knows Aipom has been with Ash a long time, while Ash knows that Dawn has already put time into training with Buizel. Joy mentions that Trainers need to adapt to their Pokémon in the same way Pokémon bond to Trainers. Ash suggests that he should have a practice battle with Buizel against Brock, while Dawn practices with Aipom against Zoey. Brock realizes that it will simulate the trade effects and if it will really work.


Outside, they prepare for the practice matches as Zoey summons Glameow while Brock chooses Sudowoodo. Before anything starts, however, a disguised Team Rocket, minus James, shows up as a fake Pokémon au pair service, where they train Pokémon for a Trainer. However, James shows up without a disguise, which destroys the plan. After realizing that they did it to help him, James has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} attack alongside {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. Dustox fires {{m|Psybeam}} and Carnivine uses {{m|Bullet Seed}}, the attacks hitting Ash and his friends, creating an explosion. Seviper follows up with a blinding {{m|Haze}}, but Ash is quick to bring out {{AP|Staravia}} to {{m|Gust}} it away. After reciting their [[Team Rocket mottos|motto]], Team Rocket realizes that Carnivine and Seviper took Sudowoodo and Glameow instead of Aipom and Buizel. Ash and Dawn step in with their new practice partners to stop Team Rocket.  
Outside, they prepare for the practice matches as Zoey sends out Glameow, while Brock chooses Sudowoodo. Before anything starts, however, a disguised Team Rocket, minus James, shows up as a fake Pokémon au pair service, where they train Pokémon for a Trainer. However, James shows up without a disguise, which destroys their plan. After realizing that they made their plan to help him, James comes round and has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} attack alongside {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. Dustox fires {{m|Psybeam}} and Carnivine uses {{m|Bullet Seed}}, the attacks hitting Ash and his friends. Seviper follows up with {{m|Haze}}, but Ash is quick to bring out {{AP|Staravia}} to {{m|Gust}} it away. After reciting their {{motto}}, Team Rocket realizes that Carnivine and Seviper took Sudowoodo and Glameow instead of Aipom and Buizel, but prepare to steal them anyway. Ash and Dawn step in with their new practice partners to stop Team Rocket.


Carnivine fires Bullet Seed and Dustox fires Psybeam. Aipom uses Swift to create a giant star Swift shield to block the attack and demonstrate Contest appeal as well. Dustox uses Whirlwind, but Buizel hits Dustox with {{m|SonicBoom}} before [[fainting|knocking it out]] with Aqua Jet. Seviper fires Haze as Aipom uses {{m|Double Team}} to surround Buizel before using Focus Punch to disperse the Haze. Buizel fires Water Gun, sending Team Rocket blasting off. As Zoey and Brock hug their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn applaud their partner Pokémon's abilities. Brock and Zoey mentions that it is a match, which the Trainers agree to, so the trade is set.
Carnivine fires Bullet Seed and Dustox uses Psybeam. Aipom uses Swift to create a giant shield to block the attack and demonstrate Contest appeal as well. Dustox uses Whirlwind, but Buizel hits Dustox with {{m|SonicBoom}} before [[fainting|knocking her out]] with Aqua Jet. Seviper fires Haze as Aipom uses {{m|Double Team}} to surround Buizel, before they all Focus Punch to disperse the Haze. Buizel fires Water Gun, finally sending Team Rocket blasting off. As Zoey and Brock hug their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn applaud their new partner Pokémon's abilities. Brock and Zoey mentions that it is a perfect match, which the Trainers agree to, so the trade is set.


At the Center, Ash and Dawn place Aipom and Buizel’s [[Poké Ball]]s into the trade machine and pull the lever together, conducting the trade. After it finishes, Ash and Dawn pick up their new Poké Balls and summon their new Pokémon, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}}. Ash vows to use Buizel at the next [[Gym]] while Aipom will participate in Dawn’s next Contest.
At the Pokémon Center, Ash and Dawn place Aipom and Buizel's {{i|Poké Ball}}s into the [[trade machine]] and pull the lever together, conducting the trade. After it finishes, Ash and Dawn pick up their new Poké Balls and summon their new Pokémon, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}}. Ash vows to use Buizel at the next [[Gym]] while Aipom will participate in Dawn's next Contest.


== Major events ==
==Major events==
* {{si|Kenny}} is revealed to have won two [[Ribbon]]s.
[[File:Ash Dawn after trade.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Dawn with their newly traded Pokémon]]
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that the next Contest will be held in [[Solaceon Town]].
* {{si|Kenny}} is revealed to have earned the {{to|Sage}} [[Ribbon]] and another Ribbon.
*{{Ash}} and Dawn trade their {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} and {{AP|Buizel}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Zoey]] again.
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that the next [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Solaceon Town]].
* Ash and Dawn [[trade]] their {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} and {{AP|Buizel}}.
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=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
===Debuts===
=== Humans ===
====Pokémon debuts====
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
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* [[Marian]] (on television)
* [[Marian]] (on television)
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (on television)
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (on television)
* Two unknown Trainers
* Two unnamed [[Pokémon Trainer]]s


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}}; traded to Ash)
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}}; traded to Ash)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
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* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Ponyta}}, (silhouette; traded between two Trainers)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (silhouette; traded between two Trainers)
* {{p|Munchlax}}, (silhouette; traded between two Trainers)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (silhouette; traded between two Trainers)


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* [[James's Cacnea]] has been removed from the opening credits.
* [[James's Cacnea]] is removed from the opening credits.
* Music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', an instrumental version of ''[[Together]]'', ''[[Hello! Thank You!]]'', and the title theme from ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' are used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', the instrumental versions of [[Together]] and [[Hello! Thank You!]], and the titular theme from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' are used as background music.
* The music of the [[Abandoned Ship]] is used as background music in a scene with Team Rocket.
* The music of the [[Abandoned Ship]] is used as background music in a scene with {{TRT}}.
* Jessie says the title of the song とりかえっこプリーズ ''[[Let's Trade Please|Trade Please]]''.
* [[Jessie]] says the title of the song とりかえっこプリーズ ''[[Let's Trade Please|Trade Please]]''.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash or any of {{ashfr}} has conducted a trade with each other.
* This episode marks the first and so far only time that two main characters have conducted a [[trade]] with each other.
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: {{p|Shellos}}
* This is the first episode to feature a trade in which the [[Magikarp salesman]] does not appear.
** [[Pokémon senryū]]: カラナクシ　にしとひがしで　いろちがい ''Karanakushi, nishi to higashi de, iro chigai'' "{{tt|Karanakushi|Shellos}}, the Western and the Eastern are, [[form differences|alternate colored]]"
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Shellos}}
* This is one of the few episodes Brock doesn't flirt with Nurse Joy, although earlier in the episode while he was making a medicine for Ash, he said he wouldn't waste Nurse Joy's time when she could be working.
** Pokémon senryū: カラナクシ　にしとひがしで　いろちがい ''Karanakushi, nishi to higashi de, iro chigai'' "{{tt|Karanakushi|Shellos}}, the Western and the Eastern are, [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Shellos and Gastrodon|alternate colored]]."
* Despite Aipom and Buizel being traded so both could follow their respective roads, Contests and Gym battles respectively, later on they still would participate in their paths prior the trade, with Aipom participating in a Gym battle against [[Maylene]] in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' (which occured after she evolved into {{p|Ambipom}}) and Buizel participating in the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]].''
* This is one of the few episodes {{an|Brock}} doesn't flirt with [[Nurse Joy]], although earlier in the episode, while he was making a medicine for {{Ash}}, he said he wouldn't waste Nurse Joy's time when she could be working.
* Despite {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} and {{AP|Buizel}} being traded so both could follow their respective roads, {{pkmn|Contest}}s and [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, respectively, they would still participate in their original paths: Aipom participates in a Gym battle against [[Maylene]] in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'', which occurred after she evolved into {{p|Ambipom}}; and Buizel participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]''.


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
* As Jessie and Meowth finish their plotting, Meowth's charm has 3 lines on it instead of the usual 4.
* As Jessie and {{MTR}} finish their plotting, Meowth's {{wp|Koban (coin)|charm}} has three lines on it instead of the usual four.
* When Jessie sends out Dustox, its mouth doesn't move.
* When the two unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}s trade, one mentions "Thanks for the {{p|Ponyta}}", even though the silhouette on the [[trade machine]] is of {{p|Rapidash}}.
* While Croagunk was watching Happiny and Buneary, his irises were missing making his eyes only yellow.
* After Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}, [[James's Mime Jr.]] disappears and isn't seen for the remainder of the episode.
* The Brazilian Portuguese dub wrongly states that {{p|Piplup}} is female.
* When Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, her mouth doesn't move.
* {{AP|Staravia}} uses {{m|Gust}} in this episode, despite being [[Animated series move errors|unable to learn it in the games]].
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is incorrectly referred to as female. However, he was not yet [[DP142|confirmed]] to be male at this point.


=== Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, the Contest {{si|Kenny}} was participating in was held a few days before the broadcast that Ash and {{ashfr}} were watching. In the original Japanese version, the Contest was held on the day directly before the broadcast.
* In the original Japanese version, while making medicine to make Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} feel better, Brock says that he is making special herbal medicine. This is not specified in the English dub.
* In the English dub, Brock says he made the medicine specifically for Ash and Pikachu. Ash thanks Brock and calls him "Brocko". In the original Japanese version, he says that the type of medicine he gives to Ash is medicine made for humans, and the medicine he gives to Pikachu is medicine made for Pokémon, and Ash does not give Brock any nickname.
* In the English dub, while talking about stealing Pokémon to help James, Jessie talks about making millions of dollars and bringing the trio to new heights. In the original Japanese version, she only talks about wanting to help James.
* In the English dub, Jessie and Meowth believe James is able to recognize them in their disguise because {{TP|James|Carnivine}} is biting him on the head too much. This is not mentioned in the original Japanese version.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|長尾怪手與泳氣鼬！各自的道路！！|Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|長尾怪手與泳氣鼬！各自的道路！！|Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!}}
|cs={{tt|Radši přepneme|We Better Switch Over}}
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|no={{tt|På tide å skifte spor!|Time to switch tracks!}}
|pl={{tt|Czas na zmiany|Time for changes.}}
|pl={{tt|Czas na zmiany|Time for changes}}
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Throwing the Track Switch
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DP055   EP521
エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！
Eipam and Buoysel! Respective Roads!!
First broadcast
Japan November 22, 2007
United States April 26, 2008
English themes
Opening We Will Be Heroes
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Together
Ending 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜 (Winter Version)
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 奥村よしあき Yoshiasa Okumura
Assistant director 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Animation director 木下和栄 Kazue Kinoshita
Additional credits

Throwing the Track Switch (Japanese: エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！ Eipam and Buoysel! Respective Roads!!) is the 55th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 521st episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2007 and in the United States on April 26, 2008.

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Blurb

When Dawn and her friends run into Zoey on their way to Solaceon Town, the two Coordinators can't resist having a practice battle. At the same time, Ash has Chimchar and Aipom battle each other to train for his upcoming Gym battle. But Buizel is distracted by the battle between Chimchar and Aipom, while Aipom keeps trying to watch the Contest battle between Buizel and Zoey's Glameow. It seems as if Buizel would rather be battling while Aipom would rather be in a Contest, so Zoey makes a bold suggestion: why doesn't Dawn trade Buizel for Ash's Aipom?

Dawn and Ash aren't sure if that's a good idea. To test the waters, Ash suggests that he use Buizel to battle Brock, and Dawn can use Aipom to battle Zoey. But before the battle can get very far, Jessie and Meowth show up in disguise. James is miserable now that Cacnea's gone, so his teammates are determined to cheer him up-by stealing Aipom and Buizel!

But James, unaware of the plan, accidentally blows Team Rocket's cover. Seviper uses Haze and Team Rocket makes a grab for Aipom and Buizel anyway, but they end up snagging Glameow and Sudowoodo instead. Ash and Dawn use Aipom and Buizel to defeat Team Rocket, and it looks like Ash's attacking style is a good match for Buizel while Aipom's flair is a good match for Dawn. They complete the Pokémon trade, then get back on the road to Dawn's next Contest!

Plot

At night, James looks down at a Pokémon Center, still very depressed at giving Cacnea away. Jessie and Meowth try to cheer him up with his favorite fruit, mangoes, but it fails, which affects all of them since James's attitude is weighing Team Rocket down.

Inside the Center, Dawn and Aipom watch the television, which shows Kenny winning his second Ribbon in Sage Town with the help of his Prinplup. Zoey enters the Center and greets them, before noticing Ash and Pikachu spread out across a bench, feeling too full of food to move. While Brock and Sudowoodo make a herbal remedy for them, Dawn glances at her only Ribbon, upset that Kenny is passing her. Ash gives her encouragement as Marian announces that the next Pokémon Contest will be held in Solaceon Town, which Zoey mentions is en route to Veilstone City. With this information, Dawn decides to train for the Solaceon Contest, asking Zoey if she is entering as well, but Zoey decides to pass in order to improve one of her combinations. Still, Dawn asks to train with her tomorrow, which she agrees to. Brock and Sudowoodo finish making the herbal remedy for Ash and Pikachu, which they both find disgusting, causing them both to run around the room in disgust.

The next morning, Dawn decides to prepare Buizel for his Contest debut by having a practice Contest Battle against Zoey and her Glameow. Ash is also inspired to train, deciding to practice with Aipom and Chimchar. While Brock studies Ash's battle, Dawn commands Buizel to use Water Gun. Glameow uses Iron Tail to dissipate the attack into a fine mist sparkle, which looks appealing. Aipom watches a little too intently and does not hear Ash's first command, but quickly gets back into battle. Brock notices Aipom’s behavior as they try to get back on track. Dawn critiques Buizel's Water Gun, as it made only Glameow look appealing. As Buizel tries to get into the Contest flow, Ash tells Aipom to use Focus Punch, which Chimchar easily dodges. The battle grabs Buizel's attention, which Zoey notices. Dawn gets Buizel's attention back and has him use Aqua Jet. Glameow uses Shadow Claw in an attempt to counter, but ends up going over the attack, using the water mist to create another appeal before landing. Buizel lands and shakes off the water, which Dawn also critiques. Buizel tries to take it in, but drifts back to watching Ash's battle. Chimchar launches Flame Wheel as Aipom dodges and fires Swift, which Chimchar charges into. Zoey notices Buizel's interest as Aipom counters Flame Wheel. Aipom suddenly uses Swift towards the sky and jumps on the stars as a Contest move. Zoey notes the appeal as Dawn mentions that Aipom watches her train a lot. Ash and Dawn prepare to continue training, but Zoey stops both of them and brings up when she said Dawn should raise Aipom, pointing out that Aipom likes Contests while Buizel prefers battles. Zoey suggests that Ash and Dawn should trade Aipom and Buizel to each other, which surprises everyone. Team Rocket listens in nearby and decides to steal both Pokémon to help the depressed James.

Inside the Pokémon Center, Ash and Dawn watch as Nurse Joy helps two Trainers conduct a trade with a Ponyta and a Munchlax. As the trade finishes and the Trainers leave, Nurse Joy asks if Ash and Dawn are ready to trade. They hesitate, however, as they realize how much they have bonded with their Pokémon. Dawn knows Aipom has been with Ash a long time, while Ash knows that Dawn has already put time into training with Buizel. Joy mentions that Trainers need to adapt to their Pokémon in the same way Pokémon bond to Trainers. Ash suggests that he should have a practice battle with Buizel against Brock, while Dawn practices with Aipom against Zoey. Brock realizes that it will simulate the trade effects and if it will really work.

Outside, they prepare for the practice matches as Zoey sends out Glameow, while Brock chooses Sudowoodo. Before anything starts, however, a disguised Team Rocket, minus James, shows up as a fake Pokémon au pair service, where they train Pokémon for a Trainer. However, James shows up without a disguise, which destroys their plan. After realizing that they made their plan to help him, James comes round and has Carnivine attack alongside Seviper and Dustox. Dustox fires Psybeam and Carnivine uses Bullet Seed, the attacks hitting Ash and his friends. Seviper follows up with Haze, but Ash is quick to bring out Staravia to Gust it away. After reciting their motto, Team Rocket realizes that Carnivine and Seviper took Sudowoodo and Glameow instead of Aipom and Buizel, but prepare to steal them anyway. Ash and Dawn step in with their new practice partners to stop Team Rocket.

Carnivine fires Bullet Seed and Dustox uses Psybeam. Aipom uses Swift to create a giant shield to block the attack and demonstrate Contest appeal as well. Dustox uses Whirlwind, but Buizel hits Dustox with SonicBoom before knocking her out with Aqua Jet. Seviper fires Haze as Aipom uses Double Team to surround Buizel, before they all Focus Punch to disperse the Haze. Buizel fires Water Gun, finally sending Team Rocket blasting off. As Zoey and Brock hug their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn applaud their new partner Pokémon's abilities. Brock and Zoey mentions that it is a perfect match, which the Trainers agree to, so the trade is set.

At the Pokémon Center, Ash and Dawn place Aipom and Buizel's Poké Balls into the trade machine and pull the lever together, conducting the trade. After it finishes, Ash and Dawn pick up their new Poké Balls and summon their new Pokémon, Buizel and Aipom. Ash vows to use Buizel at the next Gym while Aipom will participate in Dawn's next Contest.

Major events

Ash and Dawn with their newly traded Pokémon
For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, the Contest Kenny was participating in was held a few days before the broadcast that Ash and his friends were watching. In the original Japanese version, the Contest was held on the day directly before the broadcast.
  • In the original Japanese version, while making medicine to make Ash and Pikachu feel better, Brock says that he is making special herbal medicine. This is not specified in the English dub.
  • In the English dub, Brock says he made the medicine specifically for Ash and Pikachu. Ash thanks Brock and calls him "Brocko". In the original Japanese version, he says that the type of medicine he gives to Ash is medicine made for humans, and the medicine he gives to Pikachu is medicine made for Pokémon, and Ash does not give Brock any nickname.
  • In the English dub, while talking about stealing Pokémon to help James, Jessie talks about making millions of dollars and bringing the trio to new heights. In the original Japanese version, she only talks about wanting to help James.
  • In the English dub, Jessie and Meowth believe James is able to recognize them in their disguise because Carnivine is biting him on the head too much. This is not mentioned in the original Japanese version.

In other languages



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