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'''Grating Spaces!''' (Japanese: '''タケシ＆サトシ！タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ！！''' ''{{tt|Takeshi|Brock}} & {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}! Defend {{tt|Nibi|Pewter}} Gym in a Tag Battle!!'') is the 177th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 451st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 18, 2006 and in the United States on December 5, 2006.
'''Grating Spaces!''' (Japanese: '''タケシ＆サトシ！タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ！！''' ''{{tt|Takeshi|Brock}} & {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}! Defend {{tt|Nibi|Pewter}} Gym in a Tag Battle!!'') is the 177th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 451st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 18, 2006 and in the United States on December 5, 2006.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Our heroes have finally made it back to Pewter City, where Brock once again comes home to find the Pewter Gym looking stranger than ever. When he gets in the door, he discovers that his mom and dad are headed off on a free prize vacation, leaving the Gym in the care of three suspicious Gym remodelers who promised to make the Pewter Gym fashionable. His parents even took his Ludicolo to carry suitcases! Of course, it's all another Team Rocket scheme in disguise.
<i>Our heroes have finally made it back to Pewter City, where Brock once again comes home to find the Pewter Gym looking stranger than ever. When he gets in the door, he discovers that his mom and dad are headed off on a free prize vacation, leaving the Gym in the care of three suspicious Gym remodelers who promised to make the Pewter Gym fashionable. His parents even took his Ludicolo to carry suitcases! Of course, it's all another Team Rocket scheme in disguise.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
In a blaze of glory, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are headed towards [[Pewter Gym]] and are getting even closer to the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pyramid}}. Upon successful arrival at the [[Gym]], strange looks overcome our heroes. {{an|Brock}} explodes with the sight of the frightful remodeling of his beloved Gym.
En route to the [[Battle Pyramid]], {{ashfr|the group}} arrives at the [[Pewter Gym]]. A strange looks overcomes everyone and {{an|Brock}} explodes with the sight of the frightful remodeling of his beloved Gym. Brock is welcomed back with open arms by {{Brocksib|his siblings}}. After a few moments, all of his siblings form a single line. The oldest sibling instructs Brock that [[Lola|mother]] and {{ka|Flint|father}} have left with the others confirming the statement. Brock places a video call to his parents who happen to be at an {{wp|airport}} destined for a holiday. Brock is upset while his mother is in a joyous mood, acting as if everything is okay. As Brock displays his anger, his mother just ignores his comments and wishes him a goodbye as {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} grant him the same parting. After she disconnects the call, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|two people dressed in airport staff attire]] and a {{MTR}} arrive, handing Brock's father two tickets for a honeymoon. As the plane jets off into the sky, {{TRT}} plot to capture the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of Pewter Gym now without a [[Gym Leader]]. Meowth goes into his usual [[Boss fantasy|illusions]] with {{an|Giovanni}} being pampered by Pewter Gym's former Pokémon.


Brock is welcomed back with open arms as {{Brocksib|his siblings}} surround him. After a few moments, all of his siblings form a single line. The oldest sibling instructs Brock that [[Lola|mother]] and {{ka|Flint|father}} have left with the others confirming the statement.
Brock explores the newly renovated Gym further, noting the various streaks of colors plastered across the walls and floor. An adjacent door opens to the pathway and a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} grasps Brock's body and moves him closer. Brock realizes that his {{p|Onix}} [[Evolution|evolved]] into Steelix while he was away. After a few seconds, {{p|Golem}}, {{TP|Brock|Crobat}} and {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} stampede into the arena, all pleased to see Brock's return. Brock turns to thank his younger sibling, [[Forrest]], for his hard work and commitment in assisting the Pewter Gym.


Brock places a call to his mother and father who happen to be at an {{wp|airport}}. Brock is upset while his mother is in a joyous mood, acting as if everything is okay. As Brock displays his anger, his mother just ignores his comments and wishes him a goodbye as {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} grant him the same parting.
Brock prepares a delectable lunch for his siblings and friends. Meanwhile, Team Rocket begins plotting their attack on Pewter Gym. After a few seconds, a {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} descends from the air and delivers two {{i|Poké Ball}}s to [[Jessie]]. Team Rocket escapes into a nearby field and call upon the two Pokémon; a meancing pair of {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}} and a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Charizard}}. Now with two powerful Pokémon within their possession, Team Rocket arrive at Brock's residence and ring the doorbell. Everyone rushes to the door to see who the visitor is. Once Brock answers the door, Jessie and James are quick to forward a challenge to the ominous Pewter Gym. The kids hint that Team Rocket, or rather, their disguised selves were responsible for the Pewter Gym makeover.


After she disconnects the call, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|two people dressed in airport staff attire]] and a {{MTR}} arrive, handing Brock's father two tickets for a honeymoon. As the plane jets off into the sky, {{TRT}} plot to capture the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of Pewter Gym now without a [[Gym Leader]]. Meowth goes into his usual [[Boss fantasy|illusions]] with {{an|Giovanni}} being pampered by Pewter Gym's former Pokémon.
A [[Double Battle]] gets underway as {{Ash}} and Brock call upon their Steelix and {{AP|Donphan}}. Team Rocket release their Charizard and Aggron. Jessie doesn't hesitate to begin the battle as Charizard blazes forward with a {{m|Flamethrower}} striking Steelix directly. Donphan strikes Charizard with a {{m|Take Down}} and breaks through the ferocious stream of flames. Aggron launches forward with a {{m|Mega Punch}} colliding with Donphan and pushing him backwards. Steelix prepares to attack, but is knocked back by Charizard's {{m|Fire Spin}} attack. Aggron follows up with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, tearing up the battlefield and finally coming to meet its target, Donphan, scoring a direct hit. As Donphan and Steelix recover, Ash and Brock reformulate their strategy. Donphan uses a {{m|Rollout}} attack which knocks Charizard off balance. Steelix follows up with an {{m|Iron Tail}} knocking Charizard backwards and then grasps onto it with {{m|Bind}}, constricting and restraining Charizard. Aggron launches a devastating Hyper Beam which hits Steelix directly and makes it release Charizard from its grasp. Charizard flies into the air and counterattacks with another Flamethrower as Steelix strategically uses its tail to uplift a rock to guard against the fire attack, following right away with a {{m|Dragon Breath}}, which pushes Charizard into a wall. Donphan charges at Charizard with Take Down, making another direct hit in a row. Aggron launches a {{m|Water Pulse}} attack striking Donphan knocking him backwards. Aggron continues to attack with another Water Pulse. The impending wave of water closes in on Donphan, but Steelix helps launch Donphan over the wake and strike Aggron.  


Brock explores the newly renovated Gym further, noting the various streaks of colors plastered across the walls and floor. An adjacent door opens to the pathway and a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} grasps Brock's body and moves him closer. Brock is in a confused state as he did not realize that his {{p|Onix}} [[Evolution|evolved]] into Steelix while he was away. As soon as Steelix becomes friendly, Brock finally notices that Steelix was his original Onix while Steelix places him on the ground. After a few seconds, {{p|Golem}}, {{TP|Brock|Crobat}} and {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} stampede into the arena to display their pleasure with Brock's return. Brock turns to thank his younger sibling, [[Forrest]], for his hard work and commitment in assisting the Pewter Gym.
Team Rocket's scheme is soon uncovered after [[Max]] spots Meowth escape off into the distance, and follows him into the Gym’s Pokémon storage area. As his hat falls off, Max realizes that Meowth is actually Meowth of Team Rocket. Jessie and James attempt to recover from the last round as Charizard launches another Fire Spin attack and manages to hit Aggron. Both Pokémon begin feuding and finally charge a corresponding Flamethrower and Hyper Beam which manage to collide and envelope Team Rocket. As the dust clears, Team Rocket's outfits are charred and soon crumble away revealing themselves to Ash and Brock. Meowth attempts to escape but Forrest manages to call upon his Geodude who {{m|Tackle}}s Meowth, knocking him off course. Meowth drops the loot bag and a few Poké Balls roll out. Brock prepares to deal with the troublesome trio, but Forrest interrupts and has Geodude use {{m|Sandstorm}} on them. Aggron and Charizard go on the attack with Hyper Beam and Flamethrower while Steelix uplifts more rock to defend against the impending attacks. Geodude and Steelix blast forward, striking Charizard and Aggron with Mega Punch and Iron Tail. As Charizard and Aggron stumble from the attacks, everyone contributes to blast Team Rocket off with a fusion of attacks.


Brock prepares a delectable lunch for his siblings, {{Ash}}, {{an|May}} and [[Max]]. Meanwhile, Team Rocket begins plotting their attack on Pewter Gym. After a few seconds, a {{TR|Delibird}} descends from the air and delivers two [[Poké Ball]]s to [[Jessie]]. Team Rocket escape into a nearby field and call upon the two Pokémon. After the blinding light disperses, an {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}} and a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Charizard}} are revealed. Now with two powerful Pokémon within their possession, Team Rocket arrive at Brock's residence and ring the doorbell. Everyone rushes to the door to see who the visitor is. Once Brock answers the door, Jessie and James are quick to forward a challenge to the ominous Pewter Gym. The kids hint that Team Rocket (or rather, their disguised selves) were responsible for the makeover (or vandalism).
Brock's parents and Ludicolo finally return home, as Brock furiously orders a family discussion and reveals that Team Rocket were behind the Gym remodel scheme. At his friends' requests, Brock agrees to forgive his parents. Lola presents Brock with a wand-shaped souvenir, much to his frustration.


The battle gets underway as Ash and Brock call upon their majestic Steelix and {{AP|Donphan}}. Team Rocket release their Charizard and Aggron. Jessie doesn't hesitate to begin the battle as Charizard blazes forward with a {{m|Flamethrower}} striking Steelix directly. Donphan blazes forward striking Charizard with a {{m|Take Down}} and breaking the ferocious steam of flames. Aggron launches forward with a {{m|Mega Punch}} colliding with Donphan and pushing him backwards. Steelix flares forward but comes to meet Charizard's ferocious {{m|Fire Spin}} and gets knocked backwards. Aggron follows up with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, tearing up the Gym floor and finally coming to meet its target, Donphan, striking for a direct hit.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket hang from atop a tree as Delibird arrives to reclaim the Poké Balls it gave them earlier, explaining that they were supposed to go to rival Rocket duo [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. Team Rocket attempts to reason with it, but are left feeling humiliated as Delibird flies off into the distance. The next day Brock and his friends leave for the Battle Pyramid, with Brock’s family wishing the group well on their journey.
 
Donphan and Steelix begin to recover from the attack as Ash and Brock reformulate their strategy. Donphan begins the second round by exploding forward with a {{m|Rollout}} attack which knocks Charizard off balance. Steelix follows up with an {{m|Iron Tail}} knocking Charizard backwards and then grasps onto it with {{m|Bind}}, constricting and restraining Charizard. Aggron launches a devastating Hyper Beam which hits Steelix directly and makes it release Charizard from its grasp. Charizard explodes into the air and counterattacks with another Flamethrower as Steelix strategically uses its tail to uplift rock to guard against and disperse the fire attack, following right away with a {{m|Dragon Breath}}, which makes a direct hit to Charizard and sends it smashing it into the wall. Donphan the charges at Charizard with Take Down, making another direct hit in a row. Aggron launches a {{m|Water Pulse}} attack striking Donphan knocking it backwards. Aggron continues the attack with another Water Pulse. The impending wave of water closes in on Donphan as Steelix strikes Donphan launching him over the wave striking Aggron. As the battle continues, Meowth escapes off into the distance, but not without Max noticing his departure.
 
Meowth collects the Poké Balls of Pewter Gym as Max arrives to confront Meowth. As his hat falls off, Max realizes that Meowth is actually Meowth of Team Rocket. Jessie and James attempt to recover from the last round as Charizard launches another Fire Spin attack and manages to hit Aggron. Both Pokémon begin feuding and finally charge a corresponding Flamethrower and Hyper Beam which manage to collide and fuse creating a magnificent explosion enveloping Team Rocket. As the dust clears, Team Rocket's outfits are charred and soon crumble away revealing themselves to Ash and Brock. Meowth attempts to escape but Forrest manages to call upon his Geodude who {{m|Tackle}}s Meowth knocking it off course. Meowth drops the bag and a few Poké Balls spill out from inside.
 
As Brock attempts to confront Team Rocket, Forrest interrupts and asks them why they are attempting to steal the Poké Balls. Forrest tells Geodude to use {{m|Sandstorm}}. Aggron and Charizard go on the attack with Hyper Beam and Flamethrower while Steelix uplifts more rock to defend against the impending attacks. Geodude and Steelix then blast forward, striking Charizard and Aggron with Mega Punch and Iron Tail. As Charizard and Aggron stumble from the attack, everyone contributes to Team Rockets defeat with a fusion of majestic attacks. Team Rocket blazes off like a brilliant star.
 
Brock's mother and father finally arrive home as Brock explains the previous situation to them. As usual, his mother ignores his comments and goes to grab a wand shaped item to display to Brock.
 
Meanwhile, Team Rocket hang from atop a tree as Delibird arrives to claim the Poké Balls it gave them earlier, explaining that they were supposed to go to [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. Team Rocket attempts to reason with it but it only escapes off into the distance. A grand departure is exchanged with our heroes. The Flames of Courage grow ever so brighter for Ash and his friends as they near ever so closer to the forbidding Battle Pyramid.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it to [[Pewter City]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Pewter City]].
* {{an|May}} and [[Max]] meet Brock's family while Ash meets Brock's mother, [[Lola]], for the first time.
* {{an|May}} and [[Max]] meet Brock's family while Ash meets Brock's mother, [[Lola]], for the first time.
* {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Onix}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and learned {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Dragon Breath}}.
* {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Onix}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and learned {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Dragon Breath}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] receive a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Charizard}} and an {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}}, respectively, from the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. The Pokémon are later taken away by {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} to be delivered to [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].
* [[Brock's Geodude]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Mega Punch}}.
* [[Brock's Geodude]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Mega Punch}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] receive a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Charizard}} and an {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}}, respectively, from the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. The Pokémon are later taken away by {{TR|Delibird}} to be delivered to [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Forrest]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{ka|Flint}}
* {{ka|Flint}}
* [[Lola]]
* [[Lola]]
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** Timmy
** Timmy
** Yolanda
** Yolanda
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{OP|Brock|Ludicolo}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{OP|Brock|Ludicolo}})
* {{p|Golem}} ({{ka|Flint}}'s)
* {{p|Golem}} ({{ka|Flint}}'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Marill}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Marill}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Mantine}} ([[Lola]]'s, fantasy)
* {{p|Mantine}} ([[Lola]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Delibird}} ({{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})
* {{p|Delibird}} ({{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Charizard|Team Rocket's]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Charizard|Team Rocket's]])
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This episode's title is a play on the title of the television show ''{{wp|Trading Spaces}}'', a reality show about home renovation, much like what Team Rocket did to the Pewter Gym.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a play on the title of the reality TV show ''{{wp|Trading Spaces}}'', which is about home renovation, much like what {{TRT}} did to the [[Pewter Gym]].
* This is the second time that the Pewter Gym has been redecorated. The first was in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''.
* This is the second time that the Pewter Gym has been redecorated. The first occasion was in ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. {{an|Brock}} even references that occasion after seeing the battlefield.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Team Rocket]]'s {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', 181 episodes earlier, as well as its only appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''.
* This episode contains one of the few occasions where Team Rocket calls one of [[Ash's friends]] by name, with [[James]] comparing [[Brock's siblings]] to a "{{an|Brock}} lookalike contest".


* ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]'' is used as background music.
===Errors===
* This is the first appearance of Team Rocket's Delibird [[EP270|since Johto]], and its only appearance in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
* In one scene, [[Jessie]]'s earrings are red instead of green.
* In one scene, the {{i|Poké Ball}} print on {{an|May}}'s bandanna is colored black instead of white.


===Errors===
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[[File:AG177 error.png|thumb|right|220px|The coloring error]]
AG177 error.png|Jessie's red earrings
* In one scene, Jessie's earrings are red instead of green.
AG177 error 2.png|May's miscolored bandanna
* During the battle in the dub, Jessie says "light thrower" instead of "Flamethrower."
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the dub, after Steelix is hit by Aggron's Hyper Beam and targeted by Charizard's Flamethrower, Brock tells it to "dodge and use Dragon Breath." Steelix instead smashes the Gym floor with Iron Tail, lifting up rocks as a shield. This could be a dubbing error or some improvisation on the part of Steelix.
* In the English dub, after {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} is hit by {{p|Aggron}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} and targeted by {{p|Charizard}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}}, Brock tells it to "dodge and use {{m|Dragon Breath}}". Steelix instead smashes the [[Gym]] floor with {{m|Iron Tail}}, lifting up rocks as a shield. This could be a dubbing error or some improvisation on Steelix's part.
* In the original Japanese version, {{MTR}} does the [[Butch]] name gag. In the English dub, Meowth just calls Butch by his actual name.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ru={{tt|Брок снова у руля|Brock again at the helm}}
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AG177   EP451
タケシ＆サトシ！タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ！！
Takeshi & Satoshi! Defend Nibi Gym in a Tag Battle!!
First broadcast
Japan May 18, 2006
United States December 5, 2006
English themes
Opening Battle Frontier
Ending Pokémon Go!
Japanese themes
Opening スパート！
Ending 私、負けない！ ～ハルカのテーマ～
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 松井亜弥 Aya Matsui
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
No additional credits are available at this time.

Grating Spaces! (Japanese: タケシ＆サトシ！タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ！！ Takeshi & Satoshi! Defend Nibi Gym in a Tag Battle!!) is the 177th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 451st episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on May 18, 2006 and in the United States on December 5, 2006.

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Blurb

Our heroes have finally made it back to Pewter City, where Brock once again comes home to find the Pewter Gym looking stranger than ever. When he gets in the door, he discovers that his mom and dad are headed off on a free prize vacation, leaving the Gym in the care of three suspicious Gym remodelers who promised to make the Pewter Gym fashionable. His parents even took his Ludicolo to carry suitcases! Of course, it's all another Team Rocket scheme in disguise.

On a happier note, Brock meets Steelix, his evolved Onix. His siblings beg him to help them put the Gym back to normal. Team Rocket returns and realizes their new plan is full of twerps, but Team Rocket's Delibird drops off Poké Balls for them containing a Charizard and Aggron! With this firepower, they go in and challenge Brock to a battle—if they win, they decorate the Gym any way they want! Ash offers to help Brock out and it's time for a double battle.

Brock uses his Steelix, Ash uses his Donphan. Charizard is a tough opponent for Steelix to go up against and Aggron's no slouch, either! But Brock and Ash have teamwork on their side, unlike Team Rocket. Meowth sneaks off to steal Poké Balls while everyone is distracted, but Max blows its cover. Now Team Rocket's secret is out, and Brock's brother Forrest is outraged. Forrest, Brock, and Ash team up to beat Team Rocket. When Brock's parents come home, they get quite an earful from Brock, but family is family, after all. As for Team Rocket, they discover that all the bonuses they were getting were really meant for Butch and Cassidy!

Plot

En route to the Battle Pyramid, the group arrives at the Pewter Gym. A strange looks overcomes everyone and Brock explodes with the sight of the frightful remodeling of his beloved Gym. Brock is welcomed back with open arms by his siblings. After a few moments, all of his siblings form a single line. The oldest sibling instructs Brock that mother and father have left with the others confirming the statement. Brock places a video call to his parents who happen to be at an airport destined for a holiday. Brock is upset while his mother is in a joyous mood, acting as if everything is okay. As Brock displays his anger, his mother just ignores his comments and wishes him a goodbye as Ludicolo and Mime Jr. grant him the same parting. After she disconnects the call, two people dressed in airport staff attire and a Meowth arrive, handing Brock's father two tickets for a honeymoon. As the plane jets off into the sky, Team Rocket plot to capture the Pokémon of Pewter Gym now without a Gym Leader. Meowth goes into his usual illusions with Giovanni being pampered by Pewter Gym's former Pokémon.

Brock explores the newly renovated Gym further, noting the various streaks of colors plastered across the walls and floor. An adjacent door opens to the pathway and a Steelix grasps Brock's body and moves him closer. Brock realizes that his Onix evolved into Steelix while he was away. After a few seconds, Golem, Crobat and Geodude stampede into the arena, all pleased to see Brock's return. Brock turns to thank his younger sibling, Forrest, for his hard work and commitment in assisting the Pewter Gym.

Brock prepares a delectable lunch for his siblings and friends. Meanwhile, Team Rocket begins plotting their attack on Pewter Gym. After a few seconds, a Delibird descends from the air and delivers two Poké Balls to Jessie. Team Rocket escapes into a nearby field and call upon the two Pokémon; a meancing pair of Aggron and a Charizard. Now with two powerful Pokémon within their possession, Team Rocket arrive at Brock's residence and ring the doorbell. Everyone rushes to the door to see who the visitor is. Once Brock answers the door, Jessie and James are quick to forward a challenge to the ominous Pewter Gym. The kids hint that Team Rocket, or rather, their disguised selves were responsible for the Pewter Gym makeover.

A Double Battle gets underway as Ash and Brock call upon their Steelix and Donphan. Team Rocket release their Charizard and Aggron. Jessie doesn't hesitate to begin the battle as Charizard blazes forward with a Flamethrower striking Steelix directly. Donphan strikes Charizard with a Take Down and breaks through the ferocious stream of flames. Aggron launches forward with a Mega Punch colliding with Donphan and pushing him backwards. Steelix prepares to attack, but is knocked back by Charizard's Fire Spin attack. Aggron follows up with a Hyper Beam, tearing up the battlefield and finally coming to meet its target, Donphan, scoring a direct hit. As Donphan and Steelix recover, Ash and Brock reformulate their strategy. Donphan uses a Rollout attack which knocks Charizard off balance. Steelix follows up with an Iron Tail knocking Charizard backwards and then grasps onto it with Bind, constricting and restraining Charizard. Aggron launches a devastating Hyper Beam which hits Steelix directly and makes it release Charizard from its grasp. Charizard flies into the air and counterattacks with another Flamethrower as Steelix strategically uses its tail to uplift a rock to guard against the fire attack, following right away with a Dragon Breath, which pushes Charizard into a wall. Donphan charges at Charizard with Take Down, making another direct hit in a row. Aggron launches a Water Pulse attack striking Donphan knocking him backwards. Aggron continues to attack with another Water Pulse. The impending wave of water closes in on Donphan, but Steelix helps launch Donphan over the wake and strike Aggron.

Team Rocket's scheme is soon uncovered after Max spots Meowth escape off into the distance, and follows him into the Gym’s Pokémon storage area. As his hat falls off, Max realizes that Meowth is actually Meowth of Team Rocket. Jessie and James attempt to recover from the last round as Charizard launches another Fire Spin attack and manages to hit Aggron. Both Pokémon begin feuding and finally charge a corresponding Flamethrower and Hyper Beam which manage to collide and envelope Team Rocket. As the dust clears, Team Rocket's outfits are charred and soon crumble away revealing themselves to Ash and Brock. Meowth attempts to escape but Forrest manages to call upon his Geodude who Tackles Meowth, knocking him off course. Meowth drops the loot bag and a few Poké Balls roll out. Brock prepares to deal with the troublesome trio, but Forrest interrupts and has Geodude use Sandstorm on them. Aggron and Charizard go on the attack with Hyper Beam and Flamethrower while Steelix uplifts more rock to defend against the impending attacks. Geodude and Steelix blast forward, striking Charizard and Aggron with Mega Punch and Iron Tail. As Charizard and Aggron stumble from the attacks, everyone contributes to blast Team Rocket off with a fusion of attacks.

Brock's parents and Ludicolo finally return home, as Brock furiously orders a family discussion and reveals that Team Rocket were behind the Gym remodel scheme. At his friends' requests, Brock agrees to forgive his parents. Lola presents Brock with a wand-shaped souvenir, much to his frustration.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket hang from atop a tree as Delibird arrives to reclaim the Poké Balls it gave them earlier, explaining that they were supposed to go to rival Rocket duo Butch and Cassidy. Team Rocket attempts to reason with it, but are left feeling humiliated as Delibird flies off into the distance. The next day Brock and his friends leave for the Battle Pyramid, with Brock’s family wishing the group well on their journey.

Major events

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Characters

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Trivia

Errors

  • In one scene, Jessie's earrings are red instead of green.
  • In one scene, the Poké Ball print on May's bandanna is colored black instead of white.
  • Jessie's red earrings

    Jessie's red earrings

  • May's miscolored bandanna

    May's miscolored bandanna

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, after Steelix is hit by Aggron's Hyper Beam and targeted by Charizard's Flamethrower, Brock tells it to "dodge and use Dragon Breath". Steelix instead smashes the Gym floor with Iron Tail, lifting up rocks as a shield. This could be a dubbing error or some improvisation on Steelix's part.
  • In the original Japanese version, Meowth does the Butch name gag. In the English dub, Meowth just calls Butch by his actual name.

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