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title_en=Flint Sparks the Fire! |
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title_ja=四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！|
title_ja=四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！|
title_ja_trans=Ōba of the Four Heavenly Kings and Gym Leader Denzi! |
title_ja_trans=Ōba of The Big Four and Gym Leader Denzi! |
broadcast_jp=February 25, 2010 |
broadcast_jp=February 25, 2010 |
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art=古川博之 |
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'''Flint Sparks the Fire!''' (Japanese: '''四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！''' ''{{tt|Ōba|Flint}} of the {{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} and Gym Leader {{tt|Denzi|Volkner}}!'') is the 165th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 631st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 25, 2010 and in the United States on July 24, 2010.
'''Flint Sparks the Fire!''' (Japanese: '''四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！''' ''{{tt|Ōba|Flint}} of {{tt|The Big Four|Elite Four}} and the Gym Leader {{tt|Denzi|Volkner}}!'') is the 165th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 631st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 25, 2010 and in the United States on July 24, 2010.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/13_08-flint-sparks-the-fire/-->
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/13/episode-8-flint-sparks-the-fire/-->
<i>When Ash arrives at the Sunyshore Gym for his next Gym battle, its uninspired Gym Leader refuses to accept his challenge!
<i>When Ash arrives at the Sunyshore Gym for his next Gym battle, its uninspired Gym Leader refuses to accept his challenge!


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have finally arrived in [[Sunyshore City]], where Ash is more eager than ever to battle for the final Badge he needs for the [[Sinnoh League]]. The group immediately heads to [[Sunyshore Gym|the Gym]], with {{TRT}} trailing close behind, as always. The Gym welcomes them but offers Ash a Gym Badge instead of a battle, which meant he did not have to battle [[Volkner]] to get the Badge. {{an|Dawn}} suggests Ash should just take a Badge, but Ash and {{an|Brock}} believe that winning them with effort is what makes Badges significant, just being allowed to take them defeats the whole purpose of having Gyms in the first place. Dawn suddenly realizes that this is what [[Paul]] meant when he criticized the Gym [[DP163|during their previous meeting]]. Ash begins to get angry and hammers on the door demanding a battle against Volkner but the Gym's computer system refuses to even let him enter. After getting fed up with Ash's persistent knocking, the high-tech Gym forcefully escorts him of the Gym premises. Just then, someone yelled out "Use {{m|Mach Punch}}" and an {{p|Infernape}} appears, releasing Ash from the Gym's clutches. It emerges that Infernape's Trainer is none other than {{EF|Flint}}, a member of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}} who specializes in {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. Flint introduces himself and notes Ash's determination. He brings Ash and friends to Volkner, who has been in the [[Sunyshore Tower]]. On their way up, Flint notes that Sunyshore is powered purely from solar energy and all the solar panels throughout the city are controlled from the tower. Volkner is responsible for being the architect and controller of the entire Sunyshore solar network.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have finally arrived in [[Sunyshore City]], and are amazed to see the whole city is powered by solar panels as well as its moving sidewalks. Ash is more eager than ever to battle for the final Badge he needs for the [[Sinnoh League]]. However, {{an|Dawn}} warns him that the Gym Leader, [[Volkner]], is known as a difficult opponent. {{an|Brock}} confirms that he has yet to be defeated and is considered to be Sinnoh's strongest Gym Leader. Naturally, this makes Ash all the more excited and the group immediately heads to [[Sunyshore Gym]]. {{TRT}} is trailing close behind, but they stop briefly to look at the iconic [[Sunyshore Tower]]. Arriving, a robotic voice greets the group and asks them their business. Ash explains that he's there to battle for a [[Badge|Gym Badge]], however, the voice opens a box full of Beacon Badges and tells him to help himself, much to everyone's surprise. Dawn suggests Ash should just take a Badge, but Ash and Brock believe that winning them with effort is what makes Badges significant, just being allowed to take them defeats the whole purpose of having Gyms in the first place. Dawn suddenly realizes that this is what [[Paul]] meant when he criticized the Gym [[DP163|during their previous meeting]]. Ash furiously knocks on the door demanding a battle against Volkner, but the Gym's computer system refuses to even let him enter. After getting fed up with Ash's persistent knocking, the high-tech Gym forcefully escorts him off the premises. Just then, someone yells out "Use {{m|Mach Punch}}" and an {{TP|Flint|Infernape}} appears, releasing Ash from the Gym's clutches. It emerges that Infernape's Trainer is none other than [[Flint]], a member of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}} who specializes in {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.  


A {{p|Raichu}} greets Ash, ready to attack. When Flint shows up, Raichu runs toward Flint (causing Ash to yell out to warn Flint), and gives him a hug. Volkner enters the room almost instantly after that, in a depressed state. Ash tells Volkner that he wants a Gym battle, but Volkner says just take a Badge. Ash refutes Volkner's free Badge with wanting to earn it fair and square in a Gym battle. Ash implores Volkner to have a Gym battle with him, but Volkner explains that he has completely lost interest in battling. Flint steps in to tell Volkner that Ash is an "electrifying" Trainer and asks Volkner to give him a chance. Volkner asks Ash and everyone else to leave and returns to the room from which he came.  
Flint introduces himself and after noticing Ash's determination, he escorts him and his friends directly to Volkner, who has been in the [[Sunyshore Tower]]. On their way up, Flint notes that Sunyshore is powered purely by solar energy, and all the solar panels throughout the city are controlled by the Tower. Volkner is responsible for being the architect and controller of the entire Sunyshore solar network. A {{p|Raichu}} greets Ash, ready to attack. When Flint shows up, Raichu runs toward Flint to give him a hug. Volkner enters the room almost instantly after that, in a depressed state. Ash tells Volkner that he wants a Gym battle, but Volkner orders him to just take a Badge. Ash refutes Volkner's free Badge and explains that he wants to earn it fair and square in a Gym battle. Volkner replies that he has completely lost interest in battling. Flint steps in to tell Volkner that Ash is an "electrifying" Trainer and asks Volkner to give him a chance. Though Volkner asks Ash and everyone else to leave before returning to the Sunyshore Tower control room.


Flint takes Ash and friends out for coffee and sandwiches. Ash is depressed and angry that he can't have a Gym battle with Volkner. Flint and [[Proprietor|the shop's owner]] tell Ash that Volkner didn't always find battling dull, he was one of the best Gym Leaders in Sinnoh. Flint then enters a flashback and tells the story how Flint and Volkner met. Flint beats Volkner in their first battle, but Volkner got strong determination and challenged Flint once again, and Volkner's Pikachu beat Flint's Chimchar. They battled constantly to prove who was the top Trainer from Sunyshore. One day out in a forest, they battled together against a poacher and were beaten pretty badly although they chased him away. It didn't matter if that they were pretty hurt with defeat, they still continued on as good friends. Flint and Volkner split when Volkner became Gym Leader of Sunyshore City and Flint left to become more powerful and eventually join the Elite Four. Volkner slowly lost interest for battling after that and became more and more obsessed with technology. He built the entire power system in Sunyshore: the solar panels, the moving walkways, and even Sunyshore Tower.  
Flint takes Ash and his friends out for coffee and sandwiches run by his friend the [[Proprietor]], but Ash is still in a bad mood over not being able to battle Volkner. Both Flint and the Proprietor tell Ash that Volkner didn't always find battling dull, he was one of the best Gym Leaders in Sinnoh. Flint explains that he and Volkner met when they were both kids, and quickly became rivals after Volkner's Pikachu beat Flint's Chimchar. They battled constantly to prove who was the top Trainer in Sunyshore. The pair became friends after losing in a battle against the Proprietor, back when he was a poacher. Flint and Volkner began to become distant after they pursued their interests, with Volkner becoming Sunyshore’s Gym Leader and Flint eventually joining the Elite Four. Volkner slowly lost interest in battling as it became repetitive, and became more obsessed with technology and restructuring his vision for Sunyshore City. Flint admits that he hoped by bringing Ash to Volkner, that he might get a spark for battling again. Volkner suddenly walks in saying it was a waste to bring Ash up to the Tower. Flint is enraged, but Volkner simply dismisses anything he says. The Proprietor then suggests Flint have a battle with Ash, and he orders Volkner to watch the match.


Flint then thought by bringing Ash to Volkner, that he might get a spark for battling again. Volkner walks in saying it was a waste to bring Ash up to the tower. Flint begins explaining why he came, but Volkner just dismisses it as a "lecture from an Elite Four member". Flint recounts on their past, and Volkner says that they aren't kids anymore, which enrages Flint. The man in the shop suggests Flint have a battle with Ash, who tells Volkner he should watch the battle. Team Rocket appears in front of the Gym, beginning to work up plan to capture Pikachu by digging. [[James]] then loses the "rarest of the rare" bottle cap, which is picked up by an electronic trash sweeper, making him chase after it.
Returning to Sunyshore Gym, Ash and Flint get ready for a three-on-three battle. Flint calls out Infernape and Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}}. Volkner still shows no interest. Buizel attacks with {{m|Water Gun}}, but Infernape jumps in the air and the attack misses. While in the air, Buizel uses {{m|Ice Punch}} but the attack is blocked (with its fists being frozen in the process). When they land Buizel uses {{m|Sonic Boom}}, but the attack is blocked and the ice on Infernape's fists breaks. Buizel then, uses {{m|Aqua Jet}}, only for the attack to be countered and overpowered by a {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and Buizel is taken out.


Ash and Flint have a three-on-three Pokémon battle. Flint begins sending out Infernape and Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}}. Volkner still shows no interest. Buizel attacks with {{m|Water Gun}}, but Infernape jumps in the air and the attack misses. While in the air, Buizel uses {{m|Ice Punch}} but the attack is blocked (with its fists being frozen in the process). When they land Buizel uses {{m|SonicBoom}}, but the attack is blocked and the ice on Infernape's fists break. Buizel then, uses {{m|Aqua Jet}}, only for the attack to be countered and overpowered by a {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and Buizel is taken out.  
Ash then sends out his own {{AP|Infernape}}, using {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Flame Wheel}}, and Mach Punch. Again, Flint's Infernape blocks all attacks and uses Mach Punch on Ash's Infernape, and knocks him out easily. Volkner stands up and calls this battle a waste of time, though the Proprietor calls him back into line. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, using {{m|Quick Attack}}, and it hits but does little damage. Flint then instructs Infernape to use Flare Blitz again and Pikachu replies with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}. The pair collide, though incur little damage. Infernape uses Mach Punch, which Pikachu tries to counter by using {{m|Iron Tail}}, but is eventually thrown into the Gym wall. Pikachu, still determined, rushes towards Infernape, who uses {{m|Close Combat}}. Pikachu then uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} after being flung into the air by Infernape's attack. Pikachu uses Quick Attack and is countered with Close Combat. The now-airborne Pikachu uses Thunderbolt as a last resort and Flint persists with one last Flare Blitz and Pikachu is sent flying again. Ash jumps to catch Pikachu, which prompts Volkner to really open his eyes. The Proprietor asks Volkner to recall his past and admits that their match all those years ago led him to abandon the poaching trade. Pikachu uses Volt Tackle and Flint returns with Mach Punch, though Pikachu still pushes on. Volkner's flashback to his youth and Ash's present collide, as Ash instructs Pikachu to use Volt Tackle on Infernape and Flint now has Infernape use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, leaving both Pokémon standing. Pikachu then collapses and faints, awarding the victory to Flint.


Ash then sends out {{AP|Infernape}}, using {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Mach Punch}}. Again, Flint's Infernape blocks all attacks, uses Mach Punch on Ash's Infernape and knocks it out easily. Volkner stands up and calls this battle a waste of time. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, using {{m|Quick Attack}}, and it hits, but does little damage. Flint then instructs Infernape to use Flare Blitz again and Pikachu then uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, they collide and incur little damage. Volkner is still unimpressed with Ash's "spark". Infernape uses Mach Punch, which Pikachu tries to counter by using {{m|Iron Tail}}, but is eventually chucked into the Gym wall. Pikachu, still determined goes toward Infernape, who uses {{m|Close Combat}}. Pikachu then uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} after being flung into the air by Infernape's attack. After some more attacks on Flint's part, Volkner is instilled to have a flashback when the coffee shop owner says that he (Volkner) has faced the same situation. Pikachu uses Quick Attack, and is countered out with Close Combat. The now-airborne Pikachu uses Thunderbolt as a last resort and Flint persists on with one last Flare Blitz and Pikachu is sent flying again. Ash jumps to catch Pikachu, which prompts Volkner to really open his eyes. The coffee shop owner instills yet another flashback in Volkner which shows Volkner catching his Pikachu after a strong attack. The coffee shop owner reveals himself to be the poacher from Volkner's past, stating that it was that battle that prompted him to change his ways. Pikachu, uses Volt Tackle and Flint returns with Mach Punch, Pikachu still is pushing on. Volkner's flashback and Ash's present collide (with Volkner seeing his young self in Ash) when Ash instructs Pikachu to use Volt Tackle on Infernape and Flint now has Infernape use {{m|ThunderPunch}}, leaving both Pokémon standing. Pikachu then collapses and faints. Flint wins the battle.
Team Rocket is found outside with [[James]], collapsed on the ground, in tears after one of his prized bottle caps was swept up by the city’s automatic street sweepers. {{MTR}} tries to console James, but it's no use. [[Jessie]] suggests focusing on the city, and how solar power runs its entirety. Meowth mentions they should take over Sunyshore Tower, which Jessie concurs as well as James who now takes a revengeful attitude.


Team Rocket is found outside with James, collapsed on the ground, in tears. {{MTR}} tries to console James, but it's no use. [[Jessie]] suggests to focus on the city, and how solar power runs its entirety. Meowth mentions they should take over Sunyshore Tower, which Jessie concurs. James now takes a revengeful attitude towards the trash cleaner that picked up James' bottle cap.
Volkner, after witnessing the battle between Ash and Flint, is convinced that he needs to take care of "unfinished business" as a Gym Leader to pass on his spark to every challenger. Volkner becomes inspired to become the Gym Leader once again, to the excitement of Flint and the Proprietor. With his spark returned Volkner agrees to challenge Ash to an official Gym battle.
 
Volkner, after witnessing the battle between Ash and Flint, is convinced that he needs to take care of "unfinished business" as a Gym Leader to pass on his spark to every challenger. Volkner becomes inspired to become the Gym Leader once again, to the excitement of Flint and the coffee shop owner. Volkner's shroud of depression is lifted and his spark has returned, all thanks to Ash (though Volkner initially thanks Flint and the coffee store owner). Volkner agrees for a battle with Ash, which excites both Ash and Volkner.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Sunyshore City]] and meet [[Volkner]], the {{gy|Sunyshore}} [[Gym Leader]], and {{EF|Flint}} of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}}.
[[File:DP165 Ash Vs Flint.png|220px|thumb|Ash facing Flint]]
* {{Ash}} and Flint have a battle, and Ash loses.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Sunyshore City]] and meet [[Volkner]], the {{gy|Sunyshore}} [[Gym Leader]], and [[Flint]] of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]].
* {{Ash}} battles Flint and loses.
* [[Volkner]] agrees to battle Ash.
* [[Volkner]] agrees to battle Ash.
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====Humans====
====Humans====
* [[Volkner]]
* [[Volkner]]
* {{EF|Flint}}
* [[Flint]]
* [[Proprietor]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Flint's Infernape]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Volkner]]
* [[Volkner]]
* {{EF|Flint}}
* [[Flint]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Proprietor]]
* [[Proprietor]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (flashback)


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* {{p|Mothim}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Mothim}} (Trainer's; flashback)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Ambipom}}
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Ambipom}}
* {{TRT}} narrates the preview of the [[DP166|next episode]].
* {{TRT}} narrates the preview of the [[DP166|next episode]].
** The preview also foreshadows the evolution of {{Ash}}'s {{p|Grotle}}.
* [[Sunyshore Tower]], as introduced in this episode, is based upon the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}} artwork created by {{wp|Tarō Okamoto}}.
* [[Sunyshore Tower]], as introduced in this episode, is based upon the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}} artwork created by {{wp|Tarō Okamoto}}.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are used in this episode.
* The dub's title is derived from a {{wp|Flint spark lighter}}.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is derived from a {{wp|Ferrocerium|flint spark lighter}}.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* To date, this is the episode that has most animation directors credited, with four.
* This episode marks the only time since evolving from {{p|Monferno}} that {{AP|Infernape}} is [[Unable to battle|knocked out]].
* This is the only episode that Ash's Infernape lost in a battle after it evolved from Monferno.
*This episode marks the most recent appearance of a {{p|Pikachu}} other than the one belonging {{AP|to Ash|Pikachu}} in a main series episode of the anime, though other Pikachu have since appeared in side story episodes and movies.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:DP165 Error.png|thumb|right|220px|Infernape's tail error]]
* After Ash's Infernape is knocked out, [[Flint's Infernape]]'s tail is missing.
* After Ash's {{p|Infernape}} is knocked out, {{EF|Flint}}'s Infernape's tail is missing.
* In some scenes of the flashbacks of Flint and [[Volkner]]'s childhood, the cuffs of Volkner's jacket are yellow instead of gray.
* In the flashbacks of Flint and Volkner's childhood in some scenes the cuffs of Volkner's jacket are yellow instead of gray.
* The {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub title has a typo at the end, where it shows "''Flint wkracza do akcji'''l'''!''".
 
<gallery>
DP165 Error.png|Infernape's missing tail
DP165 error 2.png|Volkner's miscolored jacket
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, after {{AP|Buizel}} is knocked out, Volkner says that he has faced so many weak challengers and that they are all confident at first. In the original Japanese version, he adds that he got sick of it and quit.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|四天王大葉與道館訓練家電次！|Flint of the Elite Four and the Gym Leader Volkner!}}
|nl={{tt|Flint is Flitsend!|Flint is Flashy!}}
|cs={{tt|Když přeskočí jiskra|When sparks fly}}
|da={{tt|Flint tænder ild!|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
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|fi={{tt|Uutta puhtia peliin!|New energy to the game!}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|L'étincelle qui met le feu aux poudres|The spark that set the fire to the powder}}
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|no={{tt|Flint tenner gnisten!|Flint ignites the flame! (lights the spark, lit.)}}
|no={{tt|Flint tenner gnisten!|Flint ignites the flame! (lights the spark, lit.)}}
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|pl={{tt|Flint wkracza do akcji!|Flint goes into action!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|Fausto reaviva la chispa|Flint revive the spark}}
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DP165   EP631
四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！
Ōba of The Big Four and Gym Leader Denzi!
First broadcast
Japan February 25, 2010
United States July 24, 2010
English themes
Opening We Will Carry On!
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening サイコー・エブリディ！
Ending ドッチ～ニョ？
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 金崎貴臣 Takaomi Kanasaki
Assistant director 渡辺正彦 Masahiko Watanabe
Animation directors 古川博之 Hiroyuki Furukawa
牧内ももこ Momoko Makiuchi
神垣弥生 Yayoi Kamigaki
志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Flint Sparks the Fire! (Japanese: 四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！ Ōba of The Big Four and the Gym Leader Denzi!) is the 165th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 631st episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on February 25, 2010 and in the United States on July 24, 2010.

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Blurb

When Ash arrives at the Sunyshore Gym for his next Gym battle, its uninspired Gym Leader refuses to accept his challenge!

When our heroes arrive at the Sunyshore Gym for Ash's next Sinnoh Gym battle, they discover that the Gym Leader, Volkner, is giving away Badges free to any challenger without battling! Ash gets very upset, so much so that he is about to be thrown off the Gym premises. Before he can be thrown out, the process is interrupted by none other than Flint of the Elite Four. Flint is a good friend of Volkner's, so our heroes accompany him to see the disenchanted Gym Leader.

Still, Volkner mysteriously refuses to battle Ash. Flint explains that when they were kids they were a team, but Volkner lost interest in Gym challenges when he became a Gym Leader. When Volkner continues to refuse Ash's challenge, it is suggested that Flint battle Ash instead, which he agrees to do, with Volkner watching.

The battle between Ash and Flint is intense, and it reminds Volkner of the days when he participated in electrifying battles alongside Flint. Ash loses, but his perseverance impresses Volkner so much that, filled with a renewed spark for battling, he finally agrees to battle Ash at the Sunyshore Gym!

Plot

Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Sunyshore City, and are amazed to see the whole city is powered by solar panels as well as its moving sidewalks. Ash is more eager than ever to battle for the final Badge he needs for the Sinnoh League. However, Dawn warns him that the Gym Leader, Volkner, is known as a difficult opponent. Brock confirms that he has yet to be defeated and is considered to be Sinnoh's strongest Gym Leader. Naturally, this makes Ash all the more excited and the group immediately heads to Sunyshore Gym. Team Rocket is trailing close behind, but they stop briefly to look at the iconic Sunyshore Tower. Arriving, a robotic voice greets the group and asks them their business. Ash explains that he's there to battle for a Gym Badge, however, the voice opens a box full of Beacon Badges and tells him to help himself, much to everyone's surprise. Dawn suggests Ash should just take a Badge, but Ash and Brock believe that winning them with effort is what makes Badges significant, just being allowed to take them defeats the whole purpose of having Gyms in the first place. Dawn suddenly realizes that this is what Paul meant when he criticized the Gym during their previous meeting. Ash furiously knocks on the door demanding a battle against Volkner, but the Gym's computer system refuses to even let him enter. After getting fed up with Ash's persistent knocking, the high-tech Gym forcefully escorts him off the premises. Just then, someone yells out "Use Mach Punch" and an Infernape appears, releasing Ash from the Gym's clutches. It emerges that Infernape's Trainer is none other than Flint, a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four who specializes in Fire-type Pokémon.

Flint introduces himself and after noticing Ash's determination, he escorts him and his friends directly to Volkner, who has been in the Sunyshore Tower. On their way up, Flint notes that Sunyshore is powered purely by solar energy, and all the solar panels throughout the city are controlled by the Tower. Volkner is responsible for being the architect and controller of the entire Sunyshore solar network. A Raichu greets Ash, ready to attack. When Flint shows up, Raichu runs toward Flint to give him a hug. Volkner enters the room almost instantly after that, in a depressed state. Ash tells Volkner that he wants a Gym battle, but Volkner orders him to just take a Badge. Ash refutes Volkner's free Badge and explains that he wants to earn it fair and square in a Gym battle. Volkner replies that he has completely lost interest in battling. Flint steps in to tell Volkner that Ash is an "electrifying" Trainer and asks Volkner to give him a chance. Though Volkner asks Ash and everyone else to leave before returning to the Sunyshore Tower control room.

Flint takes Ash and his friends out for coffee and sandwiches run by his friend the Proprietor, but Ash is still in a bad mood over not being able to battle Volkner. Both Flint and the Proprietor tell Ash that Volkner didn't always find battling dull, he was one of the best Gym Leaders in Sinnoh. Flint explains that he and Volkner met when they were both kids, and quickly became rivals after Volkner's Pikachu beat Flint's Chimchar. They battled constantly to prove who was the top Trainer in Sunyshore. The pair became friends after losing in a battle against the Proprietor, back when he was a poacher. Flint and Volkner began to become distant after they pursued their interests, with Volkner becoming Sunyshore’s Gym Leader and Flint eventually joining the Elite Four. Volkner slowly lost interest in battling as it became repetitive, and became more obsessed with technology and restructuring his vision for Sunyshore City. Flint admits that he hoped by bringing Ash to Volkner, that he might get a spark for battling again. Volkner suddenly walks in saying it was a waste to bring Ash up to the Tower. Flint is enraged, but Volkner simply dismisses anything he says. The Proprietor then suggests Flint have a battle with Ash, and he orders Volkner to watch the match.

Returning to Sunyshore Gym, Ash and Flint get ready for a three-on-three battle. Flint calls out Infernape and Ash sends out Buizel. Volkner still shows no interest. Buizel attacks with Water Gun, but Infernape jumps in the air and the attack misses. While in the air, Buizel uses Ice Punch but the attack is blocked (with its fists being frozen in the process). When they land Buizel uses Sonic Boom, but the attack is blocked and the ice on Infernape's fists breaks. Buizel then, uses Aqua Jet, only for the attack to be countered and overpowered by a Flare Blitz, and Buizel is taken out.

Ash then sends out his own Infernape, using Flamethrower, Flame Wheel, and Mach Punch. Again, Flint's Infernape blocks all attacks and uses Mach Punch on Ash's Infernape, and knocks him out easily. Volkner stands up and calls this battle a waste of time, though the Proprietor calls him back into line. Ash sends out Pikachu, using Quick Attack, and it hits but does little damage. Flint then instructs Infernape to use Flare Blitz again and Pikachu replies with a Volt Tackle. The pair collide, though incur little damage. Infernape uses Mach Punch, which Pikachu tries to counter by using Iron Tail, but is eventually thrown into the Gym wall. Pikachu, still determined, rushes towards Infernape, who uses Close Combat. Pikachu then uses Thunderbolt after being flung into the air by Infernape's attack. Pikachu uses Quick Attack and is countered with Close Combat. The now-airborne Pikachu uses Thunderbolt as a last resort and Flint persists with one last Flare Blitz and Pikachu is sent flying again. Ash jumps to catch Pikachu, which prompts Volkner to really open his eyes. The Proprietor asks Volkner to recall his past and admits that their match all those years ago led him to abandon the poaching trade. Pikachu uses Volt Tackle and Flint returns with Mach Punch, though Pikachu still pushes on. Volkner's flashback to his youth and Ash's present collide, as Ash instructs Pikachu to use Volt Tackle on Infernape and Flint now has Infernape use Thunder Punch, leaving both Pokémon standing. Pikachu then collapses and faints, awarding the victory to Flint.

Team Rocket is found outside with James, collapsed on the ground, in tears after one of his prized bottle caps was swept up by the city’s automatic street sweepers. Meowth tries to console James, but it's no use. Jessie suggests focusing on the city, and how solar power runs its entirety. Meowth mentions they should take over Sunyshore Tower, which Jessie concurs as well as James who now takes a revengeful attitude.

Volkner, after witnessing the battle between Ash and Flint, is convinced that he needs to take care of "unfinished business" as a Gym Leader to pass on his spark to every challenger. Volkner becomes inspired to become the Gym Leader once again, to the excitement of Flint and the Proprietor. With his spark returned Volkner agrees to challenge Ash to an official Gym battle.

Major events

Ash facing Flint
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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

  • After Ash's Infernape is knocked out, Flint's Infernape's tail is missing.
  • In some scenes of the flashbacks of Flint and Volkner's childhood, the cuffs of Volkner's jacket are yellow instead of gray.
  • The Polish dub title has a typo at the end, where it shows "Flint wkracza do akcjil!".
  • Infernape's missing tail

    Infernape's missing tail

  • Volkner's miscolored jacket

    Volkner's miscolored jacket

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, after Buizel is knocked out, Volkner says that he has faced so many weak challengers and that they are all confident at first. In the original Japanese version, he adds that he got sick of it and quit.

In other languages



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