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'''Odd Pokémon Out!''' (Japanese: '''ジュプトルVSトロピウス！草原の決闘！！''' ''{{tt|Juptile|Grovyle}} VS Tropius! Grassland Duel!!'') is the 161st episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 435th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 26, 2006 and in the United States on October 28, 2006.  
'''Odd Pokémon Out!''' (Japanese: '''ジュプトルVSトロピウス！草原の決闘！！''' ''{{tt|Juptile|Grovyle}} VS Tropius! Grassland Duel!!'') is the 161st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 435th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 26, 2006, and in the United States on October 28, 2006.  


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>The team is on Camomile Island, en route to May's next Pokémon Contest on Chrysanthemum Island. Everyone lets their Pokémon out to have some fun. When Ash's Donphan tries to play with some young Rhyhorn, its intentions are misunderstood and soon Ash and his friends are running from a Rhyhorn stampede! Nurse Joy and her Meganium come to the rescue, except Grovyle then picks a fight with a Tropius and Meganium has to calm things down once more.
<i>The team is on Camomile Island, en route to May's next Pokémon Contest on Chrysanthemum Island. Everyone lets their Pokémon out to have some fun. When Ash's Donphan tries to play with some young Rhyhorn, its intentions are misunderstood and soon Ash and his friends are running from a Rhyhorn stampede! Nurse Joy and her Meganium come to the rescue, except Grovyle then picks a fight with a Tropius and Meganium has to calm things down once more.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are on their way to [[Chrysanthemum Island]] so {{an|May}} can enter the [[Pokémon Contest]] for her elusive third [[Ribbon]]. However, there is no direct ferry service, so they must head to [[Camomile Island]] to get on the connecting ship. They find the place full of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} roaming the grassy plains, so Ash, May, and {{an|Brock}} bring out their Pokémon.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are on their way to [[Chrysanthemum Island]] so {{an|May}} can enter the [[Pokémon Contest]] for her elusive third [[Kanto]] [[Ribbon]]. However, they find there is no direct ferry service, so they head to [[Camomile Island]] to get on board the connecting ship. They find the island full of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} roaming the plains, so Ash, May, and {{an|Brock}} bring out their Pokémon.


A green ball of grass bounces to {{AP|Donphan}} as a bunch of baby {{p|Rhyhorn}} approach. Overjoyed, Donphan picks up the ball and rushes to play with the Rhyhorn, but they flee in fear and bigger Rhyhorn step up to defend the young. Donphan drops the ball and runs back to Ash and the group, who notice the {{wp|stampede}} and also run away. [[Nurse Joy]] pulls up in a Jeep and sends out her {{p|Meganium}}, which uses {{m|Growl}} to calm the Rhyhorn. May checks her [[Pokédex]] on Meganium, but Brock checks out Nurse Joy until [[Max]] pulls him back. After the group checks their Pokémon, Ash notices that {{AP|Grovyle}} is missing. {{AP|Pikachu}} points to it being near a tree and facing off against a {{p|Tropius}}, which Ash checks his Pokédex. Joy says that Tropius is protecting the tree as its territory.  
A green ball of grass bounces to {{AP|Donphan}} as a bunch of baby {{p|Rhyhorn}} approach. Overjoyed, Donphan picks up the ball and rushes to play with the Rhyhorn, but they flee in fear and bigger Rhyhorn step up to defend the young. Donphan drops the ball and runs back to Ash and the group, who notice the stampede and also run away. [[Nurse Joy]] pulls up in a Jeep and sends out her {{p|Meganium}}, which uses {{m|Growl}} to calm the Rhyhorn. May looks Meganium up on her [[Pokédex]], but Brock checks out Nurse Joy until [[Max]] pulls him back. After the group checks their Pokémon, Ash notices that {{p|Grovyle}} is missing. {{AP|Pikachu}} points to it being near a tree and facing off against a {{p|Tropius}}, which Ash scans with his Pokédex. Joy says that Tropius is protecting the tree as its territory.  


Grovyle charges, but Tropius swats Grovyle away with {{m|Steel Wing}} before using {{m|Gust}} to pin Grovyle down, following up with {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Joy calls Meganium to stop Tropius with Razor Leaf, which ends Tropius's hostility. Nurse Joy points out that this has happened before and Tropius will not attack Meganium. With Grovyle critically hurt from the attack, the group heads back to the [[Pokémon Center]]. {{TRT}} watches nearby, wanting to steal Tropius as a present for {{an|Giovanni}}. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] decide to let {{MTR}} talk to Tropius and coerce it to come along. As Tropius eats fruit off the tree, Meowth approaches with a megaphone. Meowth asks Tropius about what it wants. Meowth tells Jessie and James that Tropius is attracted to Meganium. Remembering that Meganium has healing powers, Team Rocket decide to take it as well.
Grovyle charges, but Tropius swats Grovyle away with {{m|Steel Wing}} before using {{m|Gust}} to pin Grovyle down, following up with {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Joy calls Meganium to stop Tropius with Razor Leaf, which ends Tropius's hostility. Nurse Joy points out that this has happened before and Tropius will not attack Meganium. With Grovyle critically hurt from the attack, the group heads back to the [[Pokémon Center]]. {{TRT}} watches nearby, wanting to steal Tropius as a present for {{an|Giovanni}}. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] decide to let {{MTR}} talk to Tropius and coerce it to come along. As Tropius eats fruit off the tree, Meowth approaches with a megaphone. Meowth asks Tropius about what it wants. Meowth tells Jessie and James that Tropius is attracted to Meganium. Remembering that Meganium has healing powers, Team Rocket decides to take it as well.


At the center, Meganium uses its powers to heal Grovyle, who wakes up and becomes instantly attracted to Meganium, the twig in its mouth sprouting a flower. Brock says that Grovyle is embarrassed because it lost to Tropius, but Ash is indifferent to the attraction. The group leaves the room to let Grovyle rest, but Grovyle is already up. Team Rocket approach the center in a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], using a mechanical arm to crash through and take Meganium. Nurse Joy alerts the group as Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}. {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} constantly interrupts Meowth throughout the motto, making him angry. Team Rocket leaves with Meganium as Ash and his friends follow. Grovyle decides to go back to the tree to face off with Tropius once again.
At the center, Meganium uses its powers to heal Grovyle, who wakes up and becomes instantly attracted to Meganium, the twig in its mouth sprouting a flower. Brock says that Grovyle is embarrassed because it lost to Tropius, but Ash is indifferent to the attraction. The group leaves the room to let Grovyle rest, but Grovyle is already up. Team Rocket approach the center in a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], using a mechanical arm to crash through and take Meganium. Nurse Joy alerts the group as Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}. {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} constantly interrupts Meowth throughout the motto, making him angry. Team Rocket leaves with Meganium as Ash and his friends follow. Grovyle decides to go back to the tree to face off with Tropius once again.


The wind blows as Grovyle and Tropius face off. Tropius uses Gust once again, stalling Grovyle. It charges with Steel Wing and uses Razor Leaf to knock Grovyle down before attacking again with Razor Leaf. Grovyle blocks the attack, notices the flower in its mouth, and remembers Meganium. Inspired, Grovyle speeds up the tree and hits Tropius from above with {{m|Bullet Seed}} before following with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, taking Tropius down. Team Rocket and their mecha approach with Meganium in tow and set it down. Grovyle and Meganium run to each other, but Meganium keeps running to tend to Tropius. Meganium heals Tropius and the two appear to be a couple, greatly upsetting Grovyle. The flower in its mouth wilts as Grovyle sinks to its knees.  
The wind blows as Grovyle and Tropius face off. Tropius uses Gust once again, stalling Grovyle. It charges with Steel Wing and uses Razor Leaf to knock Grovyle down before attacking again with Razor Leaf. Grovyle blocks the attack, notices the flower in its mouth, and remembers Meganium. Inspired, Grovyle speeds up the tree and hits Tropius from above with {{m|Bullet Seed}} before following with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, taking Tropius down. Team Rocket and their mecha approach with Meganium in tow and set it down. Grovyle and Meganium run to each other, but Meganium keeps running to tend to Tropius. Meganium heals Tropius and the two appear to be in love with each other, breaking Grovyle's heart. The flower in its mouth wilts as Grovyle sinks to its knees, crushed.


The jeep arrives and Ash notices Grovyle on its knees. He confronts Team Rocket, thinking they did something to Grovyle, but they tell of the second battle between Grovyle and Tropius. Ash thinks Grovyle lost again, but Team Rocket say that Grovyle won the battle but lost Meganium’s love. Ash is still oblivious to the love triangle. Meowth activates the mecha and takes both Meganium and Tropius away. Regardless of rejection, Grovyle stands back up to face Team Rocket and begins to glow, evolving into {{AP|Sceptile}}.  
The jeep arrives and Ash notices Grovyle on its knees. He confronts Team Rocket, thinking they did something to Grovyle, but they tell of the second battle between Grovyle and Tropius. Ash thinks Grovyle lost again, but Brock say that Grovyle won the battle but lost Meganium’s love. Ash is still oblivious to the love triangle. Meowth activates the mecha and takes both Meganium and Tropius away. Regardless of rejection, Grovyle stands back up to face Team Rocket and begins to glow, [[Evolution|evolving]] into a {{AP|Sceptile}}.  


Ash checks his Pokédex as Sceptile rushes towards the mecha. Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, whom Meowth launches directly at Sceptile. Both Pokémon unwillingly crash into Sceptile, sending all three to the ground. Ash orders Sceptile to fire Bullet Seed at Cacnea and Seviper, but Sceptile is suddenly unable to fire any seeds. Ash orders Leaf Blade, but the attack also fails to function. Seizing their opportunity, Team Rocket order Seviper and Cacnea to attack with {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Needle Arm}}. Sceptile is struck by both and becomes the target of the mecha's foot. Ash saves his Pokémon with Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which blows out a knee and topples the mecha. Nurse Joy runs to and hugs both {{t|Grass}} Pokémon. Meowth calls the Team Rocket balloon down with a remote so they can escape, but Meganium and Tropius step forward to attack together. Meganium uses Razor Leaf and Tropius uses Gust to amplify the attack, destroying the balloon and sending Team Rocket flying.  
Ash checks his Pokédex as Sceptile rushes towards the mecha. Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, whom Meowth launches directly at Sceptile. Both Pokémon unwillingly crash into Sceptile, sending all three to the ground. Ash orders Sceptile to fire Bullet Seed at Cacnea and Seviper, but Sceptile is suddenly unable to fire any seeds. Ash orders Leaf Blade, but the attack also fails to function. Seizing their opportunity, Team Rocket orders Seviper and Cacnea to attack with {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Needle Arm}}, respectively. Sceptile is struck by both attacks and becomes the target of the mecha's foot. Ash saves his Pokémon with Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which blows out the mecha's knee, causing it to topple over. Nurse Joy runs to and hugs the two {{t|Grass}} Pokémon. Meowth calls the Team Rocket balloon down with a remote so they can escape, but Meganium and Tropius step forward to attack together. Meganium uses Razor Leaf and Tropius uses Gust to amplify the attack, destroying the balloon and sending Team Rocket blasting off.  


The group notes how close the Grass Pokémon are once they decide to live together at the Pokémon Center. Ash is concerned about Sceptile's sudden inability to attack, but Joy knows that Sceptile will get over it and grow. Shortly thereafter, Ash and company board the ship to head off to May's next Contest.
The group notes how close the Grass Pokémon are once they decide to live together at the Pokémon Center. Ash is concerned about Sceptile's sudden inability to attack, but Joy knows that Sceptile will get over it and grow. Shortly thereafter, Ash and his friends board the ship to head off to May's next Contest.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* Ash's {{p|Grovyle}} evolves into a {{AP|Sceptile}}.
* {{Ash}}'s {{p|Grovyle}} evolves into a {{AP|Sceptile}}.
* The shock of {{p|Meganium}}'s rejection causes Sceptile to become unable to use attacks.
* The shock of {{p|Meganium}}'s rejection causes Sceptile to become unable to use any [[move]]s.
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* {{p|Meganium}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s)
* {{p|Meganium}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s)
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (×2)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Ponyta}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (herd)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (multiple)
* {{p|Girafarig}} (multiple)
* {{p|Girafarig}} (×2)
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The voice of [[James's Mime Jr.]] was provided by [[Tomoe Hanba]] (半場友恵) due to its regular actress, [[Ikue Ohtani|Ikue Ōtani]], being on maternity leave. Ōtani also provides the voice of [[Ash's Pikachu]], but Pikachu's voice was likely supplied by clips from the much more abundant amount of previous episodes.
* [[Tomoe Hanba]] voices [[James's Mime Jr.]] in this episode because [[Ikue Ohtani|Ikue Ōtani]] was on maternity leave. Ōtani still provides the voice of [[Ash's Pikachu]], but Pikachu's voice was likely supplied by clips from the much more abundant amount of previous episodes.
* ''[[OK!]]'' was played during the battle between [[Ash's Sceptile]] and {{TRT}}.
* [[OK!]] is used as an insert song during the battle between [[Ash's Sceptile]] and {{TRT}}.
* {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Grovyle}}, {{p|Sceptile}}, and {{p|Tropius}} are all in the {{egg3|Monster}}, meaning that the attractions expressed in this episode are consistent with Egg Groups. Meganium and Tropius are also in the {{egg3|Grass}}.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* The episode title is a pun on the idiom "odd man out."
* {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Grovyle}}, {{p|Sceptile}}, and {{p|Tropius}} are all in the {{egg3|Monster}}, meaning that the attractions expressed in this episode are consistent with [[Egg Group]]s, and that these Pokémon are able to [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. Meganium and Tropius are also in the {{egg3|Grass}}.
* This is the third time that Ash and one of his rivals both have a Pokémon of the same species. The first was {{Gary}}'s {{p|Krabby}}, the second [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}, and the third {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Sceptile}}.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the idiom "odd man out".
* This is the third time that {{Ash}} and one of his [[rival]]s both have a Pokémon of the same species. The first was {{Gary}}'s {{p|Krabby}}, the second [[Ritchie]]'s [[Sparky|Pikachu]], and the third {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Sceptile}}.
* This episode marks the only time that a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] owned by a main character has evolved outside its native region.
* This episode marks the only time that a:
** Main's character {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon has evolved in two different regions.
** Grass-type first partner Pokémon has evolved outside its native region onscreen.
* This episode was adapted into the book [[Grovyle Trouble]].
* This episode [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20160401/http://www.pokemon.com/es/episodios-pokemon/ was skipped] in the initial rotation on the Castilian Spanish [[Pokémon TV]] on April 1, 2016. It was [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20160409/http://www.pokemon.com/es/episodios-pokemon/ later added] on April 9, 2016.
* This episode [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20160401/http://www.pokemon.com/es/episodios-pokemon/ was skipped] in the initial rotation on the Castilian Spanish [[Pokémon TV]] on April 1, 2016. It was [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20160409/http://www.pokemon.com/es/episodios-pokemon/ later added] on April 9, 2016.
===Errors===
*When {{TRT}} gets blasted off, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard, despite not being out of his Poké Ball.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Referring to Sceptile, Ash says "…''he'' won" and "''he'' lost…" which wasn't present in the Japanese version. In fact, Sceptile's gender has yet to be confirmed in the Japanese anime.
* Ash refers to Sceptile as male by saying "...''he'' won" and "''he'' lost...", which wasn't present in the Japanese version. In fact, Sceptile's [[gender]] has yet to be confirmed in the Japanese {{pkmn|anime}}.
* In the English dub, as Meowth calls Sceptile a wimp after failing moves, Jessie and James's laughter can be heard in the background. In the original Japanese version, there isn't any laughter.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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ジュプトルVSトロピウス！草原の決闘！！
Juptile VS Tropius! Grassland Duel!!
First broadcast
Japan January 26, 2006
United States October 28, 2006
English themes
Opening Battle Frontier
Ending Pokémon Go!
Japanese themes
Opening バトルフロンティア
Ending GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜 ③
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Assistant director ながはまのりひこ Norihiko Nagahama
Animation directors 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
玉川明洋 Akihiro Tamagawa
Additional credits

Odd Pokémon Out! (Japanese: ジュプトルVSトロピウス！草原の決闘！！ Juptile VS Tropius! Grassland Duel!!) is the 161st episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 435th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 26, 2006, and in the United States on October 28, 2006.

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Blurb

The team is on Camomile Island, en route to May's next Pokémon Contest on Chrysanthemum Island. Everyone lets their Pokémon out to have some fun. When Ash's Donphan tries to play with some young Rhyhorn, its intentions are misunderstood and soon Ash and his friends are running from a Rhyhorn stampede! Nurse Joy and her Meganium come to the rescue, except Grovyle then picks a fight with a Tropius and Meganium has to calm things down once more.

Team Rocket wants Meowth to recruit Tropius, and Tropius agrees—if Meganium comes along. Tropius is in love with Meganium, but so is Grovyle, and it's not happy about losing. So when Team Rocket attacks the Pokémon Center and steals Meganium, Grovyle has already left for a rematch with Tropius. Love powers Grovyle to victory but when Team Rocket returns, Meganium only has eyes for Tropius. Poor Grovyle is devastated.

Ash and his friends arrive on the scene, and even Team Rocket has to help explain Grovyle's romantic woes to Ash. Team Rocket then kidnaps Tropius too, and Grovyle evolves into Sceptile to stop them. However, Sceptile's moves are all a bust! Pikachu comes to the rescue, and Tropius and Meganium combine to defeat Team Rocket. The two Pokémon are clearly a couple, but it looks like Sceptile may not recover from its broken heart!

Plot

Ash and his friends are on their way to Chrysanthemum Island so May can enter the Pokémon Contest for her elusive third Kanto Ribbon. However, they find there is no direct ferry service, so they head to Camomile Island to get on board the connecting ship. They find the island full of Pokémon roaming the plains, so Ash, May, and Brock bring out their Pokémon.

A green ball of grass bounces to Donphan as a bunch of baby Rhyhorn approach. Overjoyed, Donphan picks up the ball and rushes to play with the Rhyhorn, but they flee in fear and bigger Rhyhorn step up to defend the young. Donphan drops the ball and runs back to Ash and the group, who notice the stampede and also run away. Nurse Joy pulls up in a Jeep and sends out her Meganium, which uses Growl to calm the Rhyhorn. May looks Meganium up on her Pokédex, but Brock checks out Nurse Joy until Max pulls him back. After the group checks their Pokémon, Ash notices that Grovyle is missing. Pikachu points to it being near a tree and facing off against a Tropius, which Ash scans with his Pokédex. Joy says that Tropius is protecting the tree as its territory.

Grovyle charges, but Tropius swats Grovyle away with Steel Wing before using Gust to pin Grovyle down, following up with Razor Leaf. Joy calls Meganium to stop Tropius with Razor Leaf, which ends Tropius's hostility. Nurse Joy points out that this has happened before and Tropius will not attack Meganium. With Grovyle critically hurt from the attack, the group heads back to the Pokémon Center. Team Rocket watches nearby, wanting to steal Tropius as a present for Giovanni. Jessie and James decide to let Meowth talk to Tropius and coerce it to come along. As Tropius eats fruit off the tree, Meowth approaches with a megaphone. Meowth asks Tropius about what it wants. Meowth tells Jessie and James that Tropius is attracted to Meganium. Remembering that Meganium has healing powers, Team Rocket decides to take it as well.

At the center, Meganium uses its powers to heal Grovyle, who wakes up and becomes instantly attracted to Meganium, the twig in its mouth sprouting a flower. Brock says that Grovyle is embarrassed because it lost to Tropius, but Ash is indifferent to the attraction. The group leaves the room to let Grovyle rest, but Grovyle is already up. Team Rocket approach the center in a mecha, using a mechanical arm to crash through and take Meganium. Nurse Joy alerts the group as Team Rocket recites their motto. Mime Jr. constantly interrupts Meowth throughout the motto, making him angry. Team Rocket leaves with Meganium as Ash and his friends follow. Grovyle decides to go back to the tree to face off with Tropius once again.

The wind blows as Grovyle and Tropius face off. Tropius uses Gust once again, stalling Grovyle. It charges with Steel Wing and uses Razor Leaf to knock Grovyle down before attacking again with Razor Leaf. Grovyle blocks the attack, notices the flower in its mouth, and remembers Meganium. Inspired, Grovyle speeds up the tree and hits Tropius from above with Bullet Seed before following with Leaf Blade, taking Tropius down. Team Rocket and their mecha approach with Meganium in tow and set it down. Grovyle and Meganium run to each other, but Meganium keeps running to tend to Tropius. Meganium heals Tropius and the two appear to be in love with each other, breaking Grovyle's heart. The flower in its mouth wilts as Grovyle sinks to its knees, crushed.

The jeep arrives and Ash notices Grovyle on its knees. He confronts Team Rocket, thinking they did something to Grovyle, but they tell of the second battle between Grovyle and Tropius. Ash thinks Grovyle lost again, but Brock say that Grovyle won the battle but lost Meganium’s love. Ash is still oblivious to the love triangle. Meowth activates the mecha and takes both Meganium and Tropius away. Regardless of rejection, Grovyle stands back up to face Team Rocket and begins to glow, evolving into a Sceptile.

Ash checks his Pokédex as Sceptile rushes towards the mecha. Jessie and James send out Seviper and Cacnea, whom Meowth launches directly at Sceptile. Both Pokémon unwillingly crash into Sceptile, sending all three to the ground. Ash orders Sceptile to fire Bullet Seed at Cacnea and Seviper, but Sceptile is suddenly unable to fire any seeds. Ash orders Leaf Blade, but the attack also fails to function. Seizing their opportunity, Team Rocket orders Seviper and Cacnea to attack with Poison Tail and Needle Arm, respectively. Sceptile is struck by both attacks and becomes the target of the mecha's foot. Ash saves his Pokémon with Pikachu's Thunderbolt, which blows out the mecha's knee, causing it to topple over. Nurse Joy runs to and hugs the two Grass Pokémon. Meowth calls the Team Rocket balloon down with a remote so they can escape, but Meganium and Tropius step forward to attack together. Meganium uses Razor Leaf and Tropius uses Gust to amplify the attack, destroying the balloon and sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group notes how close the Grass Pokémon are once they decide to live together at the Pokémon Center. Ash is concerned about Sceptile's sudden inability to attack, but Joy knows that Sceptile will get over it and grow. Shortly thereafter, Ash and his friends board the ship to head off to May's next Contest.

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Dub edits

  • Ash refers to Sceptile as male by saying "...he won" and "he lost...", which wasn't present in the Japanese version. In fact, Sceptile's gender has yet to be confirmed in the Japanese anime.
  • In the English dub, as Meowth calls Sceptile a wimp after failing moves, Jessie and James's laughter can be heard in the background. In the original Japanese version, there isn't any laughter.

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