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'''The Totodile Duel''' (Japanese: '''ワニノコはだれのもの！？サトシＶＳカスミ！''' ''Who Gets to Keep {{tt|Waninoko|Totodile}}!? {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Kasumi|Misty}}!'') is the 151st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 8, 2000 and in the United States on May 5, 2001.  
'''The Totodile Duel''' (Japanese: '''ワニノコはだれのもの！？サトシＶＳカスミ！''' ''Who Gets to Keep {{tt|Waninoko|Totodile}}!? {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Kasumi|Misty}}!'') is the 151st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 8, 2000, and in the United States on May 5, 2001.  


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/3/episode-46-the-totodile-duel/-->
<i>Ash and Misty's friendly rivalry is tested when they both try to capture a Totodile at the same time. Unable to determine whose Pokéball had captured the wild Pokémon, the two must battle it out to determine the Totodile's new master.</i>
<i>Ash and Misty's friendly rivalry is tested when they both try to capture a Totodile at the same time. Unable to determine whose Poké Ball had captured the wild Pokémon, the two must battle it out to determine the Totodile's new master.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The episode begins with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} sitting by a calm river in [[Johto]], fishing in the hopes of finding some Pokémon. Ash, however, is bored at this, and thus gets into an argument with Misty. Suddenly, Misty gets something on her line, and begins to reel it in. It fights hard, but she finally whips... a tea kettle from the water. Angered at this, Misty decides to use her secret weapon: her {{TP|Misty|special lure}}. Misty tells of the reason she trains {{type|Water}}s, that she grew up around them and so wants to train as many as she can. Suddenly a {{p|Totodile}} reveals itself to them, dancing on a rock in the stream. Ash scans it with his [[Pokédex]].
{{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} hold their [[fishing]] rods out in hopes of finding some Pokémon. Ash, however, is bored by this and gets into an argument with {{an|Misty}}. Suddenly, Misty gets something on her line and begins to reel it in, only for it to be revealed as a tea kettle. An enraged Misty pulls out [[Misty's special lure|her special lure]], then reveals that she grew up around {{t|Water}} types and thus wants to train as many as she can. Suddenly, a {{p|Totodile}} reveals himself to them, dancing on a rock in the stream. Ash scans him with his [[Pokédex]].


After learning about the species, Misty declares that she intends to catch it, while Ash does the same. Before Ash can throw his {{ball|Poké}}, however, Misty tosses her lure at Totodile, who chomps down on it. Ash complains that it's not fair, and Totodile spits the lure out. Ash uses this as an opportunity to have {{AP|Pikachu}} attack it, using {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Now stunned, Ash throws a Poké Ball. Misty and Ash begin to argue again, but the Poké Ball does not hold, and Totodile pops out of it on their side of the riverbank. Ash complains and tells Pikachu to use Thunder Shock again, but Misty interrupts, throwing her own Poké Ball. This time, Totodile dodges it completely and uses {{m|Water Gun}} to blast the Poké Ball and the three Trainers into the grass. The three climb out, and Totodile is gone. Ash and Misty decide to both go looking for it. Misty tells Brock to watch {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, but Brock insists that he should come along since they'll need a referee.
After learning about the species, Misty declares that she intends to catch him, while Ash does the same. Before Ash can throw his {{i|Poké Ball}}, however, Misty tosses her lure at Totodile, who chomps down on it. Ash complains that it's not fair, and Totodile spits the lure out. Ash uses this as an opportunity to have {{AP|Pikachu}} attack the {{pkmn|category|Big Jaw Pokémon}}, using {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Now stunned, Ash throws a Poké Ball. Misty and Ash begin to argue again, but the Poké Ball does not hold, and Totodile pops out of it on their side of the riverbank. Ash complains and tells Pikachu to use Thunder Shock again, but Misty interrupts, throwing her own Poké Ball. This time, Totodile dodges it completely and uses {{m|Water Gun}} to blast the Poké Ball and the three {{pkmn|Trainer}}s into the grass. The three climb out, but Totodile is gone. Ash and Misty decide to both go looking for him. Misty tells {{an|Brock}} to watch Togepi, but Brock insists that he should come along since they'll need a referee.


Meanwhile, Totodile is hungry, and notices [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} having a snack of [[rice ball]]s. Meowth, however, complains that {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}} will still be mad at them about their constant failures, and the other two attempt to cheer him up. Jessie offers a rice ball, but Totodile chomps on her hand. Meowth and James express that Giovanni would enjoy it, and Jessie manages to get Totodile off her arm. Totodile then goes on to eat the rest of {{TRT}}'s rice balls, and when they attempt to stop it, blasts them off with Water Gun.
Meanwhile, Totodile is hungry, and notices {{TRT}} having a snack of [[rice ball]]s. {{MTR}}, however, complains that {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}} will be mad at them for their constant failures, but his friends attempt to cheer him up. [[Jessie]] offers Meowth a rice ball, but Totodile chomps on her hand instead. Meowth and [[James]] are thrilled to see Totodile and hope to deliver him to Giovanni, but Jessie is more focused on getting her arm back. Totodile then goes on to eat the rest of the rice balls, and when Team Rocket attempts to intervene, he sends them blasting off with Water Gun.


Ash and Misty then finally locate Totodile, and both prepare to catch it, Misty deciding to use her {{ball|Lure}} because of its better chance of catching Water-types, and Ash agreeing that it'd be a good idea to use his as well. The two throw the balls at the same time, and Totodile jumps into them, being hit by both at the same time. It and the two balls fall behind a bush and it is caught, unseen by anyone, this time successfully. Due to the fact that both of them used a Lure Ball, no one can tell who threw it.
Ash and Misty finally locate Totodile, and both prepare to catch it. Misty decides to use her [[Lure Ball]] because of its better chance of catching Water types, and Ash pulls out his own Lure Ball in anticipation. They argue some more, which amuses Totodile to the point of laughing. Finally, the two throw the Balls at the same time, and Totodile jumps as he is hit by both at the same time. The two Balls land behind a bush and Totodile is successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}, unseen by anyone. Due to the fact that both of them used a Lure Ball, no one can tell who threw it.


Ash and Misty begin arguing again, and Brock stops them, saying there's only one way to decide whose Totodile it is: a [[Pokémon battle]]. The match is decided as being three vs three, and deciding he'll prove that he would have won their [[EP007|last battle]] had {{TRT}} not interfered, decides to use Pikachu against Misty's Water-type team. Pikachu is ready to battle, however Misty has a secret weapon up her sleeve: her only non-Water-type Pokémon: Togepi!
Ash and Misty begin arguing again, and Brock stops them, taking temporary custody of the newly caught Pokémon and saying there's only one way to decide whose Totodile it is: a [[Pokémon battle]]. The pair agree to a three-on-three match. Ash hopes to prove that he would have won their [[EP007|Gym battle]] if Team Rocket had not interfered, and he decides to use Pikachu against Misty's Water types. Pikachu is ready to battle, however, Misty has a secret weapon up her sleeve, her only non-Water-type Pokémon, Togepi. Pikachu feels very uneasy about battling against his friend, which isn't helped when Misty tells Togepi to hug Pikachu. Misty then has Togepi use {{m|Charm}}, which causes Pikachu to run from the battle and forfeit the round. Brock rules this to be a win for Misty, giving her an early lead.


Pikachu is suddenly very worried as he doesn't wish to battle his friend. Ash asks Pikachu to use Thunder Shock, but Pikachu refuses to do so. Misty tells Togepi to give Pikachu a big hug, and it does so, making Pikachu even more worried. She then tells Togepi to use {{m|Charm}}, making it look even more adorable to the point where it is too much for the Mouse Pokémon and he runs from battle. Brock rules this to be a win for Misty, giving her an early upper hand. Ash decided to use a {{type|Grass}} next, as they ''also'' have an advantage, and sends out his {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}}. Misty chooses her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash opens the fight with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Staryu avoids it and uses {{m|Swift}}. Chikorita responds with a {{m|Tackle}}. Misty commands a Water Gun, and nearly defeats Chikorita, but she digs in her heels. Ash tells Chikorita to use {{m|Vine Whip}}, but it misses as Staryu jumps again to use Tackle. With a quick move, however, Chikorita evades the Tackle and grabs and defeats Staryu with Vine Whip. The match is now at one apiece, and it comes down to the last battle, both determined to win.
Ash decides to use his {{type|Grass}} {{AP|Chikorita}} next, as she also has a [[type]] advantage. Misty chooses her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash opens the fight with a {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack, but Staryu avoids it and uses {{m|Swift}}. Chikorita responds with a {{m|Tackle}}. Misty commands a Water Gun, and nearly defeats Chikorita, but she digs in her heels. Ash tells Chikorita to use {{m|Vine Whip}}, but it misses as Staryu jumps again to use Tackle. With a quick [[move]], however, Chikorita evades the Tackle and tangles Staryu with another Vine Whip. Staryu’s central core begins to flicker and Brock gives Ash the second round. The match is now at one apiece, and it comes down to the last battle, both determined to win.


Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, while Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}}. The battle begins, and we cut to Team Rocket, who is now drifting downstream. After a brief conversation about Totodile and the boss, and ending up in front of the battle between Ash and Misty, they plan to wait until the end of the battle to take the tired Pokémon away.
Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, while Misty calls on {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} for assistance. As Poliwag's {{m|Double Slap}} and Bulbasaur's Vine Whip are about to collide the scene cuts to Team Rocket, who are now drifting downstream. The evil trio is still set on capturing Totodile for the boss, but their conversation is interrupted when their log hits a boulder. Jessie emerges from the water and spots the match between Ash and Misty. Meowth spots an opportunity, and the trio plan to wait until the end of the battle to take Ash’s group’s tired Pokémon away. Poliwag’s Water Gun breaks through Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf attack, forcing Bulbasaur to jump out of the way. Bulbasaur follows up with another Razor Leaf flurry and lands a direct hit. Brock is about to declare Ash the winner, but Poliwag is soon enveloped in white light and [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{p|Poliwhirl}}. Ash scans it with his Pokédex and then commands a Tackle from Bulbasaur. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Body Slam}}, and hurts Bulbasaur badly. Using Razor Leaf to get away, Ash asks Bulbasaur if it can continue, which it can. He commands a {{m|Solar Beam}}, which Bulbasaur begins to charge. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Bubble}} while the Solar Beam charges, battering Bulbasaur. Eventually, the Solar Beam is fully charged, and Bulbasaur blasts Poliwhirl, making it unable to battle. Brock declares Ash the winner and hands him {{AP|Totodile}}'s Lure Ball.


Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, which Poliwag counters with Water Gun. Bulbasaur avoids it and uses another Razor Leaf, knocking Poliwag down and seemingly defeating it... however, Poliwag begins to glow, and starts to evolve, becoming {{p|Poliwhirl}}. Ash scans it in his Pokédex, and then commands a Tackle from Bulbasaur. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Body Slam}}, and hurts Bulbasaur badly. Using Razor Leaf to get away, Ash asks if it can continue, which it can. He commands a {{m|Solar Beam}}, which Bulbasaur begins to charge. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Bubble}} while the Solar Beam charges, battering Bulbasaur. Eventually it's fully charged, and Bulbasaur blasts Poliwhirl, making it unable to battle. Brock declares Ash the winner, and hands him {{AP|Totodile}}'s Poké Ball.
Before he can celebrate, the [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|Pokémon Battler's Ladies Auxiliary]] shows up to congratulate them. A {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s appearance, however, gives them away as no one other than Team Rocket, who soon reveals themselves after their {{motto}}. Meowth declares their intentions, but Ash reveals that he has {{AP|Totodile}}, which bites off some of Jessie's hair. She sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} in anger, and tells James to send out {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Arbok goes after Totodile, but Totodile uses {{m|Bite}} and whips Arbok around to knock both it and Meowth out. Weezing uses {{m|Sludge}}, but Totodile avoids the move with his fancy footwork and uses {{m|Scratch}}, which sends it back to the rest of Team Rocket. Using Water Gun, Totodile sends Team Rocket blasting off again.


Before he can celebrate, the Pokémon Battler's Ladies Auxiliary shows up to congratulate them. A {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s appearance, however, gives them away as no one other than Team Rocket, who soon reveals themselves after their {{motto}}. Meowth declares their intentions, but Ash reveals that he has {{AP|Totodile}}, which bites Jessie's hair. She sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} in anger, and tells James to send out {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Arbok goes after Totodile, but Totodile uses {{m|Bite}} and whips Arbok around to knock both it and Meowth out. Weezing uses {{m|Sludge}}, but Totodile avoids the move and uses {{m|Scratch}}, which sends it back into the rest of Team Rocket. Using Water Gun, Totodile sends Team Rocket blasting off again.
Happy with winning, Totodile begins dancing with Pikachu, and Misty admits that she's not jealous that Ash beat her, but mostly because she has her Poliwhirl which listens to her rather than Totodile, who is far too excitable for his own good. The group then continues their journey towards [[Goldenrod City]].
 
Happy with winning, Totodile begins dancing with Pikachu, and Misty admits that she's not jealous that Ash beat her, but mostly because she has her Poliwhirl which listens to her rather than doing whatever it wants. The group then continues its journey towards [[Goldenrod City]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
[[File:Ash catching Totodile.png|thumb|220px|Ash after receiving Totodile]]
[[File:Ash catching Totodile.png|thumb|220px|Ash after receiving Totodile]]
* Both {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} throw their {{ball|Lure}}s simultaneously at a wild {{p|Totodile}}, but only one catches it. {{an|Brock}} referees a {{pkmn|battle|match}} to determine who will get the Pokémon.
* Both {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} throw their [[Lure Ball]]s simultaneously at a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Totodile}}, but only one {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} him. {{an|Brock}} referees a {{pkmn|battle|match}} to determine who will get the Pokémon.
* Misty uses her {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} in a battle for the first time.
* Misty uses her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} in a battle for the first time.
* Misty's Togepi is revealed to know {{m|Charm}}.
* Misty's Togepi is revealed to know {{m|Charm}}.
* Misty's {{p|Poliwag}} evolves into {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl|Politoed}} and learns {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Misty's {{p|Poliwag}} evolves into {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} and learns {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Ash wins the match and receives {{AP|Totodile}}.
* Ash wins the match and receives {{AP|Totodile}}.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Totodile]]
* [[Ash's Totodile]]
* [[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliwhirl]]
* [[Misty's Poliwhirl]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{p|Quagsire}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (fantasy)
{{right clear}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* When {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} are about the throw their {{ball|Lure}}s to catch {{AP|Totodile}}, they both [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] by pushing the split screen that's between them when telling each other to back off.
* When {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} are about to throw their [[Lure Ball]]s to catch {{AP|Totodile}}, they both [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] by pushing the split screen that's between them when telling each other to back off.
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s refusal to fight {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} in this episode marks the second time that he has [[EP007|refused to battle Misty]] for one reason or another.
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s refusal to fight {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} in this episode marks the second time that he has [[EP007|refused to battle Misty]] for one reason or another.
* This is one of few episodes where a main character catches a Pokémon ''and'' a main character's Pokémon evolves (first time was in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', where Ash caught {{AP|Caterpie|Butterfree}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}, and Caterpie evolved into Metapod).
* This is one of the few episodes where a main character catches a Pokémon ''and'' a main character's Pokémon evolves. The first time was in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', where Ash caught {{AP|Caterpie|Butterfree}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}, and Caterpie evolved into Metapod.
* This is the first episode in which a Pokémon belonging to one of [[Ash's friends]] evolves onscreen.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 16: Totodile'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 16: Totodile'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Totodile'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Totodile'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* The book ''[[Teaming Up With Totodile]]'' is based on this episode.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Teaming Up With Totodile]].
* If the scene where the Lure Balls fly towards Totodile is watched in slow motion, it can be seen that Ash's Lure Ball was the one that hit it.
* If the scene where the Lure Balls fly towards Totodile is watched in slow motion, it can be seen that Ash's Lure Ball was the one that hit him.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Ash commands his {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} on [[Misty's Staryu]], she commands it to "use its Jump" as if it was an attack.
* When Ash commands his {{AP|Chikorita}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} on [[Misty's Staryu]], she commands Staryu to "use its Jump" as if it was an [[move|attack]].
* At the end of the episode, the narrator says Ash and his friends are continuing their "journey ''to'' [[Johto]]", despite them already being in Johto.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
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* Misty goes on about her ambitions to learn everything about Water Pokémon for much longer in the dub. In the original, the scene with Water Pokémon scrolling past shows Misty praying to "The God of Water Pokémon" to help her achieve her goal.
* Misty goes on about her ambitions to learn everything about Water Pokémon for much longer in the dub. In the original, the scene with Water Pokémon scrolling past shows Misty praying to "The God of Water Pokémon" to help her achieve her goal.
* Rather than make up a food item, [[Jessie]] refers to the [[rice ball]]s as a "delicious but non-nutritious snack treat".
* Rather than make up a food item, [[Jessie]] refers to the [[rice ball]]s as a "delicious but non-nutritious snack treat".
* In Castilian Spanish dub, later when Totodile dodges {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Sludge}}, [[James]] establishes Totodile dances like Michael Jackson.
* In Castilian Spanish dub, later when Totodile dodges {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Sludge}}, [[James]] says that Totodile dances like {{wp|Michael Jackson}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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[[zh:宝可梦 第152集]]

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ワニノコはだれのもの！？サトシＶＳカスミ！
Who Gets to Keep Waninoko!? Satoshi VS Kasumi!
First broadcast
Japan June 8, 2000
United States May 5, 2001
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ポケモンはらはらリレー
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

Screenshots on Filb.de

The Totodile Duel (Japanese: ワニノコはだれのもの！？サトシＶＳカスミ！ Who Gets to Keep Waninoko!? Satoshi VS Kasumi!) is the 151st episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 8, 2000, and in the United States on May 5, 2001.

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Blurb

Ash and Misty's friendly rivalry is tested when they both try to capture a Totodile at the same time. Unable to determine whose Poké Ball had captured the wild Pokémon, the two must battle it out to determine the Totodile's new master.

Plot

Ash, his friends, Pikachu, and Togepi hold their fishing rods out in hopes of finding some Pokémon. Ash, however, is bored by this and gets into an argument with Misty. Suddenly, Misty gets something on her line and begins to reel it in, only for it to be revealed as a tea kettle. An enraged Misty pulls out her special lure, then reveals that she grew up around Water types and thus wants to train as many as she can. Suddenly, a Totodile reveals himself to them, dancing on a rock in the stream. Ash scans him with his Pokédex.

After learning about the species, Misty declares that she intends to catch him, while Ash does the same. Before Ash can throw his Poké Ball, however, Misty tosses her lure at Totodile, who chomps down on it. Ash complains that it's not fair, and Totodile spits the lure out. Ash uses this as an opportunity to have Pikachu attack the Big Jaw Pokémon, using Thunder Shock. Now stunned, Ash throws a Poké Ball. Misty and Ash begin to argue again, but the Poké Ball does not hold, and Totodile pops out of it on their side of the riverbank. Ash complains and tells Pikachu to use Thunder Shock again, but Misty interrupts, throwing her own Poké Ball. This time, Totodile dodges it completely and uses Water Gun to blast the Poké Ball and the three Trainers into the grass. The three climb out, but Totodile is gone. Ash and Misty decide to both go looking for him. Misty tells Brock to watch Togepi, but Brock insists that he should come along since they'll need a referee.

Meanwhile, Totodile is hungry, and notices Team Rocket having a snack of rice balls. Meowth, however, complains that the Boss will be mad at them for their constant failures, but his friends attempt to cheer him up. Jessie offers Meowth a rice ball, but Totodile chomps on her hand instead. Meowth and James are thrilled to see Totodile and hope to deliver him to Giovanni, but Jessie is more focused on getting her arm back. Totodile then goes on to eat the rest of the rice balls, and when Team Rocket attempts to intervene, he sends them blasting off with Water Gun.

Ash and Misty finally locate Totodile, and both prepare to catch it. Misty decides to use her Lure Ball because of its better chance of catching Water types, and Ash pulls out his own Lure Ball in anticipation. They argue some more, which amuses Totodile to the point of laughing. Finally, the two throw the Balls at the same time, and Totodile jumps as he is hit by both at the same time. The two Balls land behind a bush and Totodile is successfully caught, unseen by anyone. Due to the fact that both of them used a Lure Ball, no one can tell who threw it.

Ash and Misty begin arguing again, and Brock stops them, taking temporary custody of the newly caught Pokémon and saying there's only one way to decide whose Totodile it is: a Pokémon battle. The pair agree to a three-on-three match. Ash hopes to prove that he would have won their Gym battle if Team Rocket had not interfered, and he decides to use Pikachu against Misty's Water types. Pikachu is ready to battle, however, Misty has a secret weapon up her sleeve, her only non-Water-type Pokémon, Togepi. Pikachu feels very uneasy about battling against his friend, which isn't helped when Misty tells Togepi to hug Pikachu. Misty then has Togepi use Charm, which causes Pikachu to run from the battle and forfeit the round. Brock rules this to be a win for Misty, giving her an early lead.

Ash decides to use his Grass-type Chikorita next, as she also has a type advantage. Misty chooses her Staryu. Ash opens the fight with a Razor Leaf attack, but Staryu avoids it and uses Swift. Chikorita responds with a Tackle. Misty commands a Water Gun, and nearly defeats Chikorita, but she digs in her heels. Ash tells Chikorita to use Vine Whip, but it misses as Staryu jumps again to use Tackle. With a quick move, however, Chikorita evades the Tackle and tangles Staryu with another Vine Whip. Staryu’s central core begins to flicker and Brock gives Ash the second round. The match is now at one apiece, and it comes down to the last battle, both determined to win.

Ash sends out Bulbasaur, while Misty calls on Poliwag for assistance. As Poliwag's Double Slap and Bulbasaur's Vine Whip are about to collide the scene cuts to Team Rocket, who are now drifting downstream. The evil trio is still set on capturing Totodile for the boss, but their conversation is interrupted when their log hits a boulder. Jessie emerges from the water and spots the match between Ash and Misty. Meowth spots an opportunity, and the trio plan to wait until the end of the battle to take Ash’s group’s tired Pokémon away. Poliwag’s Water Gun breaks through Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf attack, forcing Bulbasaur to jump out of the way. Bulbasaur follows up with another Razor Leaf flurry and lands a direct hit. Brock is about to declare Ash the winner, but Poliwag is soon enveloped in white light and evolves into a Poliwhirl. Ash scans it with his Pokédex and then commands a Tackle from Bulbasaur. Poliwhirl uses Body Slam, and hurts Bulbasaur badly. Using Razor Leaf to get away, Ash asks Bulbasaur if it can continue, which it can. He commands a Solar Beam, which Bulbasaur begins to charge. Poliwhirl uses Bubble while the Solar Beam charges, battering Bulbasaur. Eventually, the Solar Beam is fully charged, and Bulbasaur blasts Poliwhirl, making it unable to battle. Brock declares Ash the winner and hands him Totodile's Lure Ball.

Before he can celebrate, the Pokémon Battler's Ladies Auxiliary shows up to congratulate them. A Wobbuffet's appearance, however, gives them away as no one other than Team Rocket, who soon reveals themselves after their motto. Meowth declares their intentions, but Ash reveals that he has Totodile, which bites off some of Jessie's hair. She sends out Arbok in anger, and tells James to send out Weezing. Arbok goes after Totodile, but Totodile uses Bite and whips Arbok around to knock both it and Meowth out. Weezing uses Sludge, but Totodile avoids the move with his fancy footwork and uses Scratch, which sends it back to the rest of Team Rocket. Using Water Gun, Totodile sends Team Rocket blasting off again.

Happy with winning, Totodile begins dancing with Pikachu, and Misty admits that she's not jealous that Ash beat her, but mostly because she has her Poliwhirl which listens to her rather than Totodile, who is far too excitable for his own good. The group then continues their journey towards Goldenrod City.

Major events

Ash after receiving Totodile
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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Pichu (US and international), Totodile (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • When Ash commands his Chikorita to use Razor Leaf on Misty's Staryu, she commands Staryu to "use its Jump" as if it was an attack.
  • At the end of the episode, the narrator says Ash and his friends are continuing their "journey to Johto", despite them already being in Johto.

Dub edits

  • Pokémon Karaokémon: Two Perfect Girls
  • Misty goes on about her ambitions to learn everything about Water Pokémon for much longer in the dub. In the original, the scene with Water Pokémon scrolling past shows Misty praying to "The God of Water Pokémon" to help her achieve her goal.
  • Rather than make up a food item, Jessie refers to the rice balls as a "delicious but non-nutritious snack treat".
  • In Castilian Spanish dub, later when Totodile dodges Weezing's Sludge, James says that Totodile dances like Michael Jackson.

In other languages



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