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'''Exploud and Clear!''' (Japanese: '''一触即発！バクオングVSジュプトル！！''' ''Critical Situation! {{tt|Bakuong|Exploud}} VS {{tt|Juptile|Grovyle}}!'') is the 66th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 340th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 4, 2004 and in the United States on February 19, 2005.  
* {{BMGf|6940|Dub review thread on BMGf}} }}
'''Exploud and Clear!''' (Japanese: '''一触即発！バクオングVSジュプトル！！''' ''Critical Situation! {{tt|Bakuong|Exploud}} VS {{tt|Juptile|Grovyle}}!!'') is the 66th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 340th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 4, 2004, and in the United States on February 19, 2005.


{{spoilers}}
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash and friends are eating lunch in the woods when they notice that Treecko has wandered off. After failing to convince the Grass-type to come down from a tree, lunch is disrupted by a rampaging Loudred. Its Trainer, Guy finally catches up with his Pokémon and makes it stop.
<i>Ash and friends are eating lunch in the woods when they notice that Treecko has wandered off. After failing to convince the Grass-type to come down from a tree, lunch is disrupted by a rampaging Loudred. Its Trainer, Guy finally catches up with his Pokémon and makes it stop.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
The gang is nearing Petalburg City and {{Ash}} is excited about his upcoming battle with Norman. During a picnic, Max points out that {{AP|Treecko}} is secluding himself up in a tree and appears to be in an unhappy mood. Ash climbs up the tree and tries to cheer Treecko up, but it doesn't work. {{AP|Corphish}} then runs up the tree and knocks Ash away, and attempts to cheer Treecko up, but it again doesn't work.
The group have stopped for a lunch break as they near [[Petalburg City]] for {{Ash}}'s upcoming [[Gym]] battle with [[Norman]]. [[Max]] points out that {{AP|Treecko}} is secluding itself up in a tree and appears to be in an unhappy mood. Ash climbs up and tries to cheer Treecko up, but it doesn't work. {{AP|Corphish}} runs up the tree and knocks Ash away, also attempting to assist Treecko, but it again doesn't work. Max is concerned by Treecko's behavior, but Ash assures him that things will be fine. Suddenly the group begins hearing a something, and soon its source, a {{p|Loudred}} rampages through their picnic spot. It continues dashing along toward its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}. Guy attempts to calm Loudred down but can't seem to, until he jumps on its back. Next, Guy introduces himself to the group and reveals that he is on a journey to enter the [[Ever Grande Conference|Hoenn League]], and Ash declares that he is going for his fifth [[Badge]] to also compete in the League. Guy is impressed, admitting that he has only earned two Badges so far. Guy says that not very long ago, Loudred has grown to be a troublemaker that sometimes has trouble listening to his commands. Max admits that he understands the irritation of traveling with someone for a while, which annoys his older sister {{an|May}}. Ash considers Treecko's current odd behavior, and suggests a {{pkmn|battle}} would help ease Loudred's angst. Guy agrees to the idea. As Ash goes to select his own Pokémon, Treecko leaps down and is determined to battle Loudred.


After this, the gang begins hearing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} rampaging across the picnic area that is revealed to be a {{p|Loudred}}. Loudred destroys the gang's picnic site and continues dashing along toward its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Guy]]. Guy attempts to calm Loudred down but it does not work, until he jumps on it and makes it fall asleep.
Treecko commences the battle with a {{m|Quick Attack}} which appears to do no damage. Loudred counterattacks with a {{m|Stomp}} that traps Treecko, but it manages to break free by using {{m|Bullet Seed}}. After this, Loudred responds with a {{m|Supersonic}} that knocks Treecko back, and follows up with {{m|Earthquake}}. Treecko dodges the seismic waves and sends Loudred flying into a tree with a powerful {{m|Pound}} attack. After this, both Pokémon glare at each other, and start to [[Evolution|evolve]] at the same time. As everyone seems to be awed and surprised that Treecko and Loudred simultaneously evolved, Ash's newly evolved {{p|Grovyle}} reveals that it has learned a new [[move]], {{m|Leaf Blade}}. The battle continues and Grovyle charges in with another Leaf Blade, when Guy commands his newly evolved {{p|Exploud}} to dodge. But instead of dodging, Exploud sends Grovyle flying back with its newly learned {{m|Hyper Voice}} attack. After this, Exploud begins rampaging once again and Grovyle tries to stop it with Bullet Seed, but it does nothing. Grovyle uses Quick Attack, but Exploud hits it away and continues charging, and Guy and the group goes after Exploud. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} stand near a cliff, starving and exhausted. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} all run to the foot of a cliff and spot Guy's Exploud drinking from a waterfall, and realize that it is the evolved form of Loudred, a Pokémon with which they have had {{OBP|Loudred|recurring|many troubles in the past}}. Just as Jessie and James are about to walk away, Meowth stops them and declares that Exploud would be the [[Boss fantasy|perfect alarm clock]] for {{an|Giovanni}}. Jessie and James instantly have a change of heart and set their sights on catching Exploud.


Next, Guy introduces himself to the gang and reveals that he is on a journey to enter the [[Ever Grande Conference|Hoenn League]], and Ash says that he is on his journey for the same reason. Guy says that not very long ago, Loudred has grown to be a big bulldozer that sometimes has trouble listening to his commands. Ash compares this to Treecko's current behavior and suggests a battle between Treecko and Loudred.
The group and Guy start calling Exploud's name but get no response. As Guy begins to feel disheartened, Ash offers him hope that they'll find Exploud soon. Ash notices that Grovyle is becoming agitated, but it refuses to return and instead leaps into the trees. Guy looks up at Grovyle and is reminded of how tame Loudred used to be when it was a {{p|Whismur}}. Meanwhile, the Rocket trio put their plan into action with James firing corks into Exploud's orifices as it sleeps. With phase one complete, James captures Exploud in a net. But not long after, Exploud breaks free and blasts Team Rocket off, releasing a loud cry in the process. Grovyle hears this cry and proceeds towards it. Grovyle makes it to the waterfall and stares Exploud down for a while, until they resume their previous battle as the sun comes out. Grovyle charges in, and Exploud uses Stomp. Grovyle dodges and uses Pound, only to provoke Exploud to strike back with Hyper Voice. After taking the hit, Grovyle lands a direct hit with Bullet Seed that knocks Exploud down. The rest of the group arrives at the waterfall and the real battle begins. Ash commands Grovyle to use Leaf Blade while Guy orders Exploud to dodge. But instead of dodging, Exploud takes the hit head on. Grovyle goes in for another Leaf Blade and Guy again commands Exploud to dodge. Exploud once again ignores Guy's command and blocks Grovyle's attack, while Grovyle breaks free using Pound. After Guy scolds Exploud to listen to his commands, it walks away just as Team Rocket prepares for another ambush.


Treecko commences the battle with a {{m|Quick Attack}} that appears to do no damage and Loudred counterattacks with a {{m|Stomp}} that traps Treecko, but then he manages to break free by using {{m|Bullet Seed}}. After this, Loudred responds with a {{m|Supersonic}} that knocks Treecko back and then follows it up with {{m|Earthquake}}. Treecko dodges and sends Loudred flying into a tree with a powerful {{m|Pound}} attack. After this, both Pokémon glare at each other and [[Evolution|evolve]] at the same time. As everyone seems to be awed and surprised that Treecko and Loudred simultaneously evolved, Ash's newly evolved Grovyle reveals that he has learned {{m|Leaf Blade}}. The battle continues and Grovyle charges in with another Leaf Blade when Guy commands his newly evolved Exploud to dodge. But instead of dodging, Exploud sends Grovyle back with its newly learned {{m|Hyper Voice}} attack.
Just as Guy notices Team Rocket in the bushes, James fires five heat-seeking corks at Exploud, but Guy pushes it out of the way just in time. As the corks return toward Exploud, {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to destroy them. Subsequently, Team Rocket once again gets blasted off by Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} and Exploud's Hyper Voice. Feeling touched that Guy saved its life, Exploud helps him up and it explains that it wants to continue training with him, making the two hug each other. After this, Grovyle and Exploud resume their battle once again.
 
After this, Exploud begins rampaging once again and Grovyle tries to stop it with a Bullet Seed, but it does nothing. Grovyle then uses Quick Attack but Exploud hits him away and continues charging, and the gang then goes after Exploud. Next, {{TRT}} is shown starving and exhausted. [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} all run to the foot of the cliff and see Guy's Exploud drinking from a waterfall, and realize that it is the evolved form of Loudred, a Pokémon with which they have had many troubles in the past. Just as Jessie and James are about to walk away, Meowth stops them and fantasizes about how giving Exploud to {{an|Giovanni}} will be beneficial for them.
 
The gang and Guy start to call Exploud's name but get no response, when Guy explains to the group that Exploud was his very first Pokémon and he caught it as a {{p|Whismur}}. He says that Whismur used to be somewhat of a cowardly crybaby, but it became a lot gutsier and more enthusiastic when it evolved into Loudred. However, not long after, Loudred became quite disobedient and dangerous to be around.
 
Next, Exploud falls asleep in front of the waterfall and Team Rocket successfully captures it. But not long after, Exploud breaks free and blasts Team Rocket off, releasing a loud cry in the process. Grovyle hears this cry and proceeds toward it. Grovyle makes it to the waterfall and stares Exploud down for a while, until they resume their previous battle as the sun comes out.
 
Grovyle charges in, and Exploud uses Stomp. Grovyle dodges and uses Pound only to provoke Exploud to strike back with Hyper Voice. After taking the hit, Grovyle lands a direct hit with Bullet Seed that knocks Exploud down. The rest of the gang then arrives at the waterfall and the real battle begins. Ash commands Grovyle to use Leaf Blade while Guy commands Exploud to dodge. But instead of dodging, Exploud takes the hit head on when Grovyle goes in for another Leaf Blade and Guy again commands Exploud to dodge. Exploud again ignores Guy's command and stops Grovyle's attack, while Grovyle breaks free using Pound. After Guy scolds Exploud to listen to his commands, it walks away just as Team Rocket prepares for another ambush.
 
Just as Guy notices Team Rocket in the bushes, James fires five heat-seeking corks at Exploud, but Guy pushes it out of the way just in time. As the corks return toward Exploud, {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to destroy them. Next, Team Rocket once again gets blasted off by Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} and Exploud's Hyper Voice.
 
Exploud helps Guy up and it explains that it wants to continue training with him, making the two hug each other. After this, Grovyle and Exploud continue their long-awaited battle.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{ho|Guy}}
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Lombre}} ({{OP|Brock|Lombre}})
* {{p|Lombre}} ({{OP|Brock|Lombre}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Whismur}} ({{ho|Guy}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Whismur}} ({{OBP|Guy|AG066}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Loudred}} ({{ho|Guy}}'s; evolves)
* {{p|Loudred}} ({{OBP|Guy|AG066}}'s; evolves)
* {{p|Exploud}} ({{ho|Guy}}'s; debut, newly evolved)
* {{p|Exploud}} ({{OBP|Guy|AG066}}'s; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Loudred}} ([[Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Loudred|flashback]])
* {{p|Loudred}} ({{OBP|Loudred|recurring|anime}}; flashback)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English dub is based on the phrase "Loud and Clear"
* The English dub title is based on the phrase "loud and clear".
* While {{TRT}} was trying to catch Exploud, James says, "Normally I say [[gotta catch 'em all]] but I think I'll pass on this one." He is referring to the original catchphrase of Pokémon, which had mostly been dropped from the franchise by this point.
* While {{TRT}} is trying to catch {{p|Exploud}}, [[James]] says, "Normally I say [[gotta catch 'em all]] but I think I'll pass on this one.", referring to the original catchphrase of Pokémon, which had mostly been dropped from the franchise by this point.
* {{AP|Grovyle}} remains outside of its [[Poké Ball]] for the entire episode.
* {{AP|Grovyle}} remains outside of its {{i|Poké Ball}} for the entire episode.
* [[Face Forward Team Rocket]] is used as background music during Team Rocket's first attempt to catch Exploud.
* This is the first time one of Ash's Pokémon has evolved since his {{AP|Bayleef}} in ''[[EP199|Current Events]]'', 141 episodes earlier. This marks the largest number of episodes between one of Ash's Pokémon evolving to date.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When {{p|Exploud}} was drinking the water from the waterfall, it was saying Loudred instead of Exploud.
[[FIle:AG066 error.png|thumb|200px|Exploud's miscolored mouth]]
* When Exploud is drinking the water from the waterfall, it says "{{p|Loudred}}" instead of "Exploud".
* In one of the scenes where Exploud is sleeping and Team Rocket is plugging its holes, Exploud's mouth is colored yellow, similar to Loudred, instead of its normal periwinkle.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The crosshairs in Team Rocket's bazooka are removed for the {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} airing. This was left unaltered for the {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} airing and the DVDs.
* The crosshairs on Team Rocket's bazooka are removed for the {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} airing. This was left unaltered for the {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} airing, the DVDs, streaming releases and the foreign dubs.
* During the [[Boss fantasy]] scene, the glass that {{an|Giovanni}} is holding is slightly altered so it does not resemble a wine glass. The color of the glass's contents is also changed to be waterlike in appearance.
* During the [[Boss fantasy]] scene, the glass that {{an|Giovanni}} is holding is slightly altered so it does not resemble a wine glass. The color of the glass's contents is also changed to be waterlike in appearance.


====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Numel}}?
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Numel}}?
* Choices: {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Medicham}}
* Choices: {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Pichu}}, Medicham
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Medicham}}, you were right!
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Medicham, you were right!


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|一觸即發，爆音怪對抗森林蜥蜴！！|Critical Moment! Loudred vs. Treecko!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|一觸即發，爆音怪對抗森林蜥蜴！！|Critical Moment! Loudred vs. Treecko!!}}
|nl={{tt|Exploud explosie|Exploud Explosion}}
|nl={{tt|Exploud explosie|Exploud Explosion}}
|da={{tt|Den store udvikling|The grand evolution}}
|de={{tt|Rums! Da kommt ein Krawumms!|Thud! There comes an Exploud!}}
|de={{tt|Rums! Da kommt ein Krawumms!|Thud! There comes an Exploud!}}
|fi={{tt|Exploudin viemää|Gone with Exploud}}
|fi={{tt|Exploudin viemää|Gone with Exploud}}
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|pt_br={{tt|O Exploud|The Exploud}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Exploud|The Exploud}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Exploud Audível!|Audible Exploud!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Exploud Audível!|Audible Exploud!}}
|ru={{tt|Эксплауд разбушевался|Exploud raged}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Explota y vete!|Explode and go!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Explota y vete!|Explode and go!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Exploud el gritón|Exploud the big yeller}}
|es_eu={{tt|Exploud el gritón|Exploud the big yeller}}
|sv={{tt|Exploud och Guy|Exploud and Guy}}
|sv={{tt|Exploud och Guy!|Exploud and Guy!}}
|ru={{tt|Эксплауд разбушевался|}}
|ko={{tt|막상막하, 폭음룡 VS 나무돌이|A Well Matched Fight, Exploud VS Grovyle}}
|hi=दमदार, धमाकेदार Exploud! {{tt|''Damdaar, Dhamakedaar Exploud!''|Powerful and Explouive Exploud}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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Exploud and Clear!
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AG066   EP340
一触即発！バクオングVSジュプトル！！
Critical Situation! Bakuong VS Juptile!!
First broadcast
Japan March 4, 2004
United States February 19, 2005
English themes
Opening This Dream
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending スマイル ②
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 松井亜弥 Aya Matsui
Storyboard 誌村宏明 Hiroaki Shimura
Assistant director ながはまのりひこ Norihiko Nagahama
Animation director 徳田夢之介 Yumenosuke Tokuda
Additional credits

Exploud and Clear! (Japanese: 一触即発！バクオングVSジュプトル！！ Critical Situation! Bakuong VS Juptile!!) is the 66th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 340th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on March 4, 2004, and in the United States on February 19, 2005.

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Blurb

Ash and friends are eating lunch in the woods when they notice that Treecko has wandered off. After failing to convince the Grass-type to come down from a tree, lunch is disrupted by a rampaging Loudred. Its Trainer, Guy finally catches up with his Pokémon and makes it stop.

Ash and Guy decide that both troublesome Pokémon need exercise, so they battle. While battling, both Pokémon evolve at the same time, into Exploud and Grovyle. The battle continues, but Exploud won't listen to Guy. It hits Grovyle hard and runs off.

Grovyle catches up with Exploud at a waterfall, and the two begin to battle again. Exploud still won't listen to Guy. Team Rocket interrupts, trying to capture Exploud, but Guy protects his Pokémon. Pikachu and Exploud send Team Rocket blasting off.

Guy and Exploud reconcile, and Ash and Guy decide to finish the battle.

Plot

The group have stopped for a lunch break as they near Petalburg City for Ash's upcoming Gym battle with Norman. Max points out that Treecko is secluding itself up in a tree and appears to be in an unhappy mood. Ash climbs up and tries to cheer Treecko up, but it doesn't work. Corphish runs up the tree and knocks Ash away, also attempting to assist Treecko, but it again doesn't work. Max is concerned by Treecko's behavior, but Ash assures him that things will be fine. Suddenly the group begins hearing a something, and soon its source, a Loudred rampages through their picnic spot. It continues dashing along toward its Trainer, Guy. Guy attempts to calm Loudred down but can't seem to, until he jumps on its back. Next, Guy introduces himself to the group and reveals that he is on a journey to enter the Hoenn League, and Ash declares that he is going for his fifth Badge to also compete in the League. Guy is impressed, admitting that he has only earned two Badges so far. Guy says that not very long ago, Loudred has grown to be a troublemaker that sometimes has trouble listening to his commands. Max admits that he understands the irritation of traveling with someone for a while, which annoys his older sister May. Ash considers Treecko's current odd behavior, and suggests a battle would help ease Loudred's angst. Guy agrees to the idea. As Ash goes to select his own Pokémon, Treecko leaps down and is determined to battle Loudred.

Treecko commences the battle with a Quick Attack which appears to do no damage. Loudred counterattacks with a Stomp that traps Treecko, but it manages to break free by using Bullet Seed. After this, Loudred responds with a Supersonic that knocks Treecko back, and follows up with Earthquake. Treecko dodges the seismic waves and sends Loudred flying into a tree with a powerful Pound attack. After this, both Pokémon glare at each other, and start to evolve at the same time. As everyone seems to be awed and surprised that Treecko and Loudred simultaneously evolved, Ash's newly evolved Grovyle reveals that it has learned a new move, Leaf Blade. The battle continues and Grovyle charges in with another Leaf Blade, when Guy commands his newly evolved Exploud to dodge. But instead of dodging, Exploud sends Grovyle flying back with its newly learned Hyper Voice attack. After this, Exploud begins rampaging once again and Grovyle tries to stop it with Bullet Seed, but it does nothing. Grovyle uses Quick Attack, but Exploud hits it away and continues charging, and Guy and the group goes after Exploud. Meanwhile, Team Rocket stand near a cliff, starving and exhausted. Jessie, James, and Meowth all run to the foot of a cliff and spot Guy's Exploud drinking from a waterfall, and realize that it is the evolved form of Loudred, a Pokémon with which they have had many troubles in the past. Just as Jessie and James are about to walk away, Meowth stops them and declares that Exploud would be the perfect alarm clock for Giovanni. Jessie and James instantly have a change of heart and set their sights on catching Exploud.

The group and Guy start calling Exploud's name but get no response. As Guy begins to feel disheartened, Ash offers him hope that they'll find Exploud soon. Ash notices that Grovyle is becoming agitated, but it refuses to return and instead leaps into the trees. Guy looks up at Grovyle and is reminded of how tame Loudred used to be when it was a Whismur. Meanwhile, the Rocket trio put their plan into action with James firing corks into Exploud's orifices as it sleeps. With phase one complete, James captures Exploud in a net. But not long after, Exploud breaks free and blasts Team Rocket off, releasing a loud cry in the process. Grovyle hears this cry and proceeds towards it. Grovyle makes it to the waterfall and stares Exploud down for a while, until they resume their previous battle as the sun comes out. Grovyle charges in, and Exploud uses Stomp. Grovyle dodges and uses Pound, only to provoke Exploud to strike back with Hyper Voice. After taking the hit, Grovyle lands a direct hit with Bullet Seed that knocks Exploud down. The rest of the group arrives at the waterfall and the real battle begins. Ash commands Grovyle to use Leaf Blade while Guy orders Exploud to dodge. But instead of dodging, Exploud takes the hit head on. Grovyle goes in for another Leaf Blade and Guy again commands Exploud to dodge. Exploud once again ignores Guy's command and blocks Grovyle's attack, while Grovyle breaks free using Pound. After Guy scolds Exploud to listen to his commands, it walks away just as Team Rocket prepares for another ambush.

Just as Guy notices Team Rocket in the bushes, James fires five heat-seeking corks at Exploud, but Guy pushes it out of the way just in time. As the corks return toward Exploud, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to destroy them. Subsequently, Team Rocket once again gets blasted off by Pikachu's Thunder and Exploud's Hyper Voice. Feeling touched that Guy saved its life, Exploud helps him up and it explains that it wants to continue training with him, making the two hug each other. After this, Grovyle and Exploud resume their battle once again.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

Pokémon Trainer's Choice: Medicham

Trivia

  • The English dub title is based on the phrase "loud and clear".
  • While Team Rocket is trying to catch Exploud, James says, "Normally I say gotta catch 'em all but I think I'll pass on this one.", referring to the original catchphrase of Pokémon, which had mostly been dropped from the franchise by this point.
  • Grovyle remains outside of its Poké Ball for the entire episode.
  • Face Forward Team Rocket is used as background music during Team Rocket's first attempt to catch Exploud.
  • This is the first time one of Ash's Pokémon has evolved since his Bayleef in Current Events, 141 episodes earlier. This marks the largest number of episodes between one of Ash's Pokémon evolving to date.

Errors

Exploud's miscolored mouth
  • When Exploud is drinking the water from the waterfall, it says "Loudred" instead of "Exploud".
  • In one of the scenes where Exploud is sleeping and Team Rocket is plugging its holes, Exploud's mouth is colored yellow, similar to Loudred, instead of its normal periwinkle.

Dub edits

  • The crosshairs on Team Rocket's bazooka are removed for the Kids' WB! airing. This was left unaltered for the Cartoon Network airing, the DVDs, streaming releases and the foreign dubs.
  • During the Boss fantasy scene, the glass that Giovanni is holding is slightly altered so it does not resemble a wine glass. The color of the glass's contents is also changed to be waterlike in appearance.

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

  • Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Numel?
  • Choices: Heracross, Pichu, Medicham
  • Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Medicham, you were right!

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