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'''Hoenn Alone!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウとのわかれ…！''' ''Parting with Pikachu...!'') is the 274th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the final episode of the {{series|original}}. It first aired in Japan on November 14, 2002 and in the United States on October 25, 2003.
'''Hoenn Alone!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウとのわかれ…！''' ''Parting with Pikachu...!'') is the 274th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]] and the final episode of the [[original series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 14, 2002, and in the United States on October 25, 2003.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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''Ash has left all of his Pokémon behind in Pallet Town—except Pikachu—and boarded a ship bound for Littleroot Town in Hoenn. Unfortunately, Team Rocket is on board as well, and they're cooking up a scheme to catch Pikachu once and for all. They nab Pikachu and hop off the boat just as it pulls into a port. Their plan quickly goes awry, and Meowth and Pikachu end up in a bad neighborhood. While Meowth and Pikachu team up to chase off a gang of territorial Haunter, Ash teams up with Officer Jenny to rescue Pikachu before the boat leaves.''
''Ash has left all of his Pokémon behind in Pallet Town—except Pikachu—and boarded a ship bound for Littleroot Town in Hoenn. Unfortunately, Team Rocket is on board as well, and they're cooking up a scheme to catch Pikachu once and for all. They nab Pikachu and hop off the boat just as it pulls into a port. Their plan quickly goes awry, and Meowth and Pikachu end up in a bad neighborhood. While Meowth and Pikachu team up to chase off a gang of territorial Haunter, Ash teams up with Officer Jenny to rescue Pikachu before the boat leaves.''


==Plot==
==Plot==
Aboard a large ferry, {{Ash}} is on his way to [[Hoenn]], having left all of his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} except {{AP|Pikachu}} behind in [[Pallet Town]] beforehand. They talk about what they will do when they get to [[Hoenn]] when the captain and his {{p|Machoke}} walk past. Ash asks him when the ship will get to [[Littleroot Town]], and the Captain and Ash have a chat about Hoenn. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is watching from their hiding place inside a lifeboat, and start to discuss about stealing Pikachu.
Aboard a large ferry, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on their way to the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. As they discuss their upcoming adventures, Ash spots the {{OBP|Captain|EP274}} walking by and asks him when the ship will arrive in [[Littleroot Town]]. The Captain tells him that they will arrive by tomorrow night. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is watching from their hiding place inside a lifeboat, and start to discuss about stealing Pikachu.


That night, Team Rocket uses their extendable grabber to snatch Pikachu from Ash's bed. He wakes up when Pikachu cries out, but by the time he gets out of his room, Team Rocket is nowhere to be seen. While he is searching he comes across the captain, who used a computer to scan the ship for stowaways. They discover Team Rocket is hiding in the food storage area.
That night, the trio uses their extendable grabber to snatch Pikachu from Ash's bed. He wakes up when Pikachu cries out, but by the time he gets out of his room, Team Rocket is nowhere to be seen. During his search, he bumps into the Captain, who uses a computer to scan the ship for stowaways. They discover Team Rocket eating in the food storage area while Pikachu is in an electricity-proof glass case. When they are discovered, they recite their {{motto}} before sending out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to battle the Captain's {{p|Machoke}}. Ash intends to send out {{AP|Bayleef}} to help, but then remembers he left her, along with all his other Pokémon, in [[Pallet Town]]. During the ensuing battle, Arbok's {{m|Acid}} melts a hole into the ship's water storage tank, and everyone is swept away in a torrent of water.


In the food storage area, Team Rocket is stuffing their faces while Pikachu is in an electricity-proof glass case. When they are discovered, they launch into their motto, before sending out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to battle the captain's Machoke. Ash intends to send out one of his Pokémon to help, but then remembers that he left them all in [[Pallet Town]]. Machoke dodges a {{m|Poison Sting}}, but gets blinded by {{m|Smokescreen}}, allowing Weezing to hit it with {{m|Tackle}}. Then Arbok uses {{m|Acid}}, Machoke dodges, causing it to eat through the water storage tank, and thus, everyone to be swept away in a torrent of water.
The Captain and Machoke manage to climb out of the water, where he reaches one of the help phones and orders the ship to the nearest port for repair. Team Rocket runs along the deck of the ship and launches a rope to a nearby crane, allowing them to swing to shore. As they are swinging, Ash jumps and grabs onto {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, but they swing into the crane and all fall to the port below. Ash lands on some crates, breaking his fall. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Wobbuffet land on one truck, and {{MTR}} and Pikachu land on another. Both trucks drive off, but they both go in different directions, splitting the groups up. Ash manages to break out of the crates just as [[Officer Jenny]] pulls up on her motorcycle and Ash explains what happened.


The captain and Machoke manage to climb out of the water, where he orders the ship to the nearest port for repair. Team Rocket runs along the deck of the ship and launches a rope to a nearby crane, allowing them to swing to shore. As they are swinging Ash jumps and grabs onto {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, but they swing into the crane and all fall to the port below. Ash lands on some crates, breaking one, trapping him. [[Jessie]], [[James]] and Wobbuffet land on one truck, and {{MTR}} and Pikachu land on another. Both trucks then drive off, but they both go in different directions, splitting the groups up. Ash manages to break out of the crates just as [[Officer Jenny]] pulls up on her bike and Ash explains what happened.
Meanwhile, the truck which Meowth and Pikachu are on makes a sharp swerve, tossing them off near some warehouses. Pikachu's cage breaks opens, while Meowth sustains a head injury. While they are walking along, Meowth and Pikachu start to argue, but then a {{p|Haunter}} comes up behind them and attacks them with {{m|Night Shade}}. They both dodge it and Meowth retaliates with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which just passes straight through it. Haunter uses another Night Shade, and Pikachu replies with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which scares it off. Suddenly some {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Oddish}}, and {{p|Rattata}} emerge from hiding and surround the pair.


The truck which Meowth and Pikachu are on is driving past some warehouses when it swerves suddenly, tossing them off. Pikachu's cage opens, but Meowth and Pikachu work together. While they are walking along, Meowth and Pikachu start to argue, but then a {{p|Haunter}} comes up behind them and attacks them with {{m|Night Shade}}. They both dodge it and then Meowth retaliates with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which just passes straight through it. Haunter uses another Night Shade, and then Pikachu {{m|Thunderbolt}}s it, scaring it off. Some {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Oddish}} and {{p|Rattata}} then appear around them.
Back by the ship, Ash hops into Officer Jenny's sidecar, and they are ready to leave. The captain calls down to Ash that the tank should be fixed by nightfall, and that if he is not back by then, they will be forced to leave without him. Jenny sends her {{p|Pidgeot}} to look for Team Rocket.


Back by the ship, Ash is in Officer Jenny's sidecar, and they are ready to leave. The captain calls down to Ash that the tank should be fixed by nightfall, and that if he is not back by then they will be forced to leave without him. Jenny then sends her {{p|Pidgeot}} to look for Team Rocket.
In one of the warehouses, the Pokémon explain to Pikachu and Meowth that a group of Haunter had moved into the area and began scaring everyone. Meowth suggests that the Pokémon should fight back, but a Rattata adds that there are multiple Haunter.  Another Oddish rushes to its friends and informs everyone that Haunter is coming for them with all of its buddies. Elsewhere, Team Rocket is in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], and while James is searching for Meowth, Jessie is more interested in finding Pikachu. Back with Ash, Officer Jenny asks Ash about his Pikachu, and he details his strong [[friendship]] with Pikachu. Pidgeot seems to have spotted something and speeds up, and Officer Jenny follows.


In one of the warehouses, the Pokémon are explaining to Pikachu and Meowth that a group of Haunter has moved into the area and started scaring everyone. At that point another Oddish runs up and tells them that Haunter is coming for them with all of its buddies.
Meanwhile, the Haunter show up and tell the other Pokémon to get out of their turf. Meowth tries to back away from them and talk his way out of confrontation, but Pikachu bravely speaks up on behalf of the Pokémon. Meowth urges him to stop provoking the Haunter, but Pikachu insists that Ash would have done the same and that it is the right thing to do. Haunter launches a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at them, which they both dodge. Pikachu attempts a Thunderbolt, but the Haunter scatter to evade and quickly surround them. The Haunter lash out with a joint Night Shade, but Pikachu jumps onto Meowth to leap into the sky and avoid the attack. Pikachu follows up with a Thunderbolt, causing the Haunter to flee. The Pokémon reappear and happy to have been rescued again. The Rattata and the others plead for Pikachu to stay with them for protection. However Meowth explains that Pikachu already has someone he needs to be with, but to Pikachu's surprise, Meowth claims that Pikachu is already Team Rocket’s property.


Team Rocket is in their balloon, and while James is searching for Meowth, Jessie is more interested in finding Pikachu. Back with Ash, Officer Jenny asks Ash about his Pikachu, and he explains to her why they are so close and why Pikachu is the only Pokémon he has on him. Pidgeot spots something and speeds up, and Officer Jenny follows.
Jessie and James fly onto the scene with their balloon and trap Pikachu in a metal clamp. Meowth is pleasantly surprised, and soon Jessie hoists him up to the balloon. On Jessie's command, James reveals a hidden electromagnet, which instantly pins Pikachu to the device. Pidgeot shows up and pierces their balloon, causing it to crash to the ground. Officer Jenny rides into the scene, and soon enough Ash and Pikachu are reunited. Jenny scolds the trio for their attempted theft, however, Jessie answers back before James reactivates the electromagnet. Ash tries to hold onto Pikachu, but he is knocked to the ground when an oil drum strikes him. The magnetic force has also exposed the Haunter group's hiding spot. Ash calls out to his friend, but Pikachu is stuck to the magnet’s surface and he is beginning to feel pain as his electricity is drained from him. Ash and Jenny can't do anything, but one of the Rattata rushes in for a {{m|Hyper Fang}} and frees Pikachu from the metal clamp. Team Rocket runs after him, but the Haunter use Night Shade on the electromagnet, sending them blasting off. Afterwards, the Haunter and Rattata shake hands, as Ash cradles Pikachu.


Meanwhile, the Haunter have shown up and tell the others to get out of their turf. Meowth tries to back away from them and talk his way out of it, but Pikachu says that the area is for all the Pokémon, not just the Haunter. Meowth queries what he is doing, but Pikachu says that that is what Ash would have done, and that it is the right thing to do. Haunter then launches a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at them, which they both dodge. Pikachu launches a Thunderbolt, but the Haunter dodge it and surround them. They all use Night Shade, but Pikachu jumps onto Meowth and then jumps out of the way, pushing Meowth down under the attack, and making the Haunter hit each other. Pikachu then electrocutes them all with Thunderbolt, and they flee.
The Captain regretfully looks over the port as the ship starts to sail off into the sunset. However, Officer Jenny's Pidgeot manages to deliver Ash and Pikachu onto the ship. That night, Pikachu is sleeping on Ash's bed while he is looking at him. Ash tucks Pikachu in, saying that he deserves a good rest. Meanwhile, the Rocket trio are pinned to the ship’s hull by their electromagnet and the metal remnants of their balloon.


The Pokémon then ask Pikachu and Meowth to stay and protect them, but then Team Rocket shows up and traps Pikachu in a metal sleeve. They retrieve Meowth with their grabber, before using an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to their balloon. Just as they do, Pidgeot shows up and pierces their balloon, causing it to crash to the ground. Ash and Pikachu are reunited, but then Team Rocket re-activates their electromagnet. Ash refuses to let go, and gets slowly dragged along towards it, but then James ups the power, pulling some nearby metal drums towards it, exposing the Haunter and smashing into Ash. He is knocked over, and Pikachu gets stuck to the magnet which starts to suck all of the electricity out of him causing Pikachu a lot of pain. Ash and Jenny can't do anything, but then one of the Rattata uses {{m|Hyper Fang}} to break the metal sleeve, freeing Pikachu. Team Rocket then runs towards him, but the Haunter use Night Shade on the electromagnet, sending them blasting off. The Haunter and Rattata then shake hands, as Ash cradles Pikachu.
The following day, the skyline of Littleroot Town is now in sight. Ash steps up on the deck in his new clothes and looks on, eager to reach Hoenn. Ash immediately spots some exotic Pokémon. Some {{p|Wingull}} and {{p|Pelipper}} fly alongside the ship, as several {{p|Sharpedo}} leap from the water and a pod of {{p|Wailmer}} swim alongside it. Ash rushes back to his cabin to check on Pikachu, hoping to show him some of the new Pokémon. However, Pikachu starts to spark and Ash realizes that he has a serious fever. Ash looks worriedly at Pikachu just as a new chapter in their journey together is about to begin.
 
Meanwhile, the captain regretfully looks over the port as the ship starts to sail off into the sunset. Pidgeot then flies up above them with Ash and Pikachu on its back. That night, Pikachu is sleeping on Ash's bed while he is looking at him. he then tucks him in, saying that he deserves a good rest. On the outside of the ship, Team Rocket is stuck to the electromagnet, which has attached to the hull of the ship, by a couple of metal poles from their balloon.
 
As the boat approaches Littleroot Town, Ash steps up on the deck in his new clothes and looks on, eager to reach Hoenn. Some {{p|Wingull}} and {{p|Pelipper}} fly alongside the ship, some {{p|Sharpedo}} jump out of the water around it and some {{p|Wailmer}} swim alongside it. This takes place as Pikachu sleeps inside the boat. Ash goes to wake him up to show him all of the new Pokémon, but when he tries to touch him, Pikachu starts to spark, and Ash realizes that he has a serious fever. With that, the episode ends as Ash looks worriedly upon the friend he has known since the start of his journey.
 
'''Next Time ... A New Beginning!'''


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} continues his {{pkmn|journey}} towards [[Hoenn]].
* {{Ash}} continues his {{pkmn|journey}} towards [[Hoenn]] and changes into his {{DL|List of clothing (anime)|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|new clothes}}.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} becomes ill.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} becomes ill.
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* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Sharpedo}}
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Wailmer}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×3)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×3)
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple; cameo; debut)
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (multiple; cameo; debut)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple; cameo)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple; cameo)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] eyecatch ends in the original Japanese version with this episode. The segment continues in the [[dub]] until ''[[AG040|Watts with Wattson?]]''. It returns in the dub starting with ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', and in the original version starting with [[BW061]].
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] eyecatch ends in the original Japanese version with this episode. The segment continues in the [[dub]] until ''[[AG040|Watts with Wattson?]]''. It returns in the dub starting with ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', and in the original version starting with [[BW061]].
* The regular use of the original music of {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} also ends with this episode. However, it has been reused in a few later episodes.
* The regular use of the original music of {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} also ends with this episode. However, it has been reused in a few later episodes.
* The usual ''To be continued'' title card is omitted and replaced with ''Next time... A new beginning!'', referencing the fact that the next episode begins the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. This starts the tradition for the [[AG192|three]] [[DP191|series]] [[BW142|finales]] that come after this to use it as well.
* The usual ''To be continued'' text is omitted and replaced with ''Next time... A new beginning!'', referencing the fact that the next episode begins ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. This starts the tradition for the [[AG192|three]] [[DP191|series]] [[BW142|finales]] that come after this to use it as well.
* This is the first episode since ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' in which {{Ash}} is the only human protagonist featured. While {{an|Misty}} did appear in the first episode, she was not featured, and no other protagonists had made their debuts. This is also the first episode to not have any protagonists other than Ash appear at all.
* This is the first episode since ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' in which {{Ash}} is the only human protagonist featured. While {{an|Misty}} did appear in the first episode, she was not featured, and no other protagonists had made their debuts. This is also the first episode to not have any protagonists other than Ash appear at all.
** This is also the very first episode (and the only [[original series]] episode) where Misty does not appear, and the first episode since ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]'' where {{an|Brock}} does not appear.
** This is also the very first episode (and the only [[original series]] episode) where Misty does not appear, and the first episode since ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]'' where {{an|Brock}} does not appear.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash wears his {{series|Advanced Generation}} clothing.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash wears his ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' clothing.
* This episode marks the longest time Ash goes without wearing his overshirt and hat. He spends the majority of the episode in his black undershirt, with the ''Advanced Generation'' orange stripe.
* This episode marks the longest time Ash goes without wearing his overshirt and hat. He spends the majority of the episode in his black undershirt, with the ''Advanced Generation'' orange stripe.
* [[Jessie]] mentions that she has been to [[Littleroot Town]] before, but doesn't elaborate on the experience.
* [[Jessie]] mentions that she has been to [[Littleroot Town]] before, but doesn't elaborate on the experience.
* {{MTR}} mentions Ash by his real name and not "the twerp".
* {{MTR}} refers to Ash by his real name and not as "the [[twerp]]".
* The English title is derived from the 1990 Christmas comedy film ''{{wp|Home Alone}}''.
* The English title is derived from the 1990 Christmas comedy film ''{{wp|Home Alone}}''.
* {{an|May}} narrates the preview for [[AG001|the next episode]].
* {{an|May}} narrates the preview for [[AG001|the next episode]].
* The design of a background character in the episode is [[Anime character recycling|a recycling]] of [[Bill]]'s.
* The design of a background character in the episode is [[Animated series character recycling|a recycling]] of [[Bill]]'s.
* On DVD releases of [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]], this episode is considered the season finale. However, on televised airings and [[Pokémon.com]], that title falls to ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]''.
* On DVD and digital releases of [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]], this episode is considered the season finale. However, on televised airings, that title falls to ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]''.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Ash runs after {{AP|Pikachu}}, he doesn't have shoes on. When he gets out of the room, he is wearing shoes from that moment forward.
* When Ash runs after {{AP|Pikachu}}, he doesn't have shoes on. When he gets out of the room, he is wearing shoes from that moment forward.
* Ash and [[Officer Jenny]] both incorrectly call {{p|Pidgeot}} "Pigeon", which is the name of {{p|Pidgeotto}} in the Japanese version.
** This was corrected in the Norwegian dub.
* When Pikachu is sleeping, his right ear is vertical in one shot and horizontal in the next.
* When Pikachu is sleeping, his right ear is vertical in one shot and horizontal in the next.
* In the English dub, Ash and [[Officer Jenny]] both incorrectly call {{p|Pidgeot}} "Pigeon", which is the name of {{p|Pidgeotto}} in the Japanese version. This is corrected in the {{pmin|Norway|Norwegian}} dub.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The scene in which the boat approaches [[Littleroot Town]] and Ash discovers that Pikachu is sick plays as an epilogue after the credits in the original, whereas the scene was moved to before the credits in the dub.
* The scene in which the boat approaches Littleroot Town and Ash discovers that Pikachu is sick plays as an epilogue after the credits in the original, whereas the scene was moved to before the credits in the dub.
* The character with the {{p|Machoke}} was only a sailor in the original Japanese version, while in the English dub, he was a captain.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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ピカチュウとのわかれ…！
Parting with Pikachu...!
First broadcast
Japan November 14, 2002
United States October 25, 2003
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Ready Go!
Ending ポケッターリ・モンスターリ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 酒井啓史 Keishi Sakai
Additional credits

Hoenn Alone! (Japanese: ピカチュウとのわかれ…！ Parting with Pikachu...!) is the 274th episode of the Pokémon animated series and the final episode of the original series. It first aired in Japan on November 14, 2002, and in the United States on October 25, 2003.

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Blurb

Ash has left all of his Pokémon behind in Pallet Town—except Pikachu—and boarded a ship bound for Littleroot Town in Hoenn. Unfortunately, Team Rocket is on board as well, and they're cooking up a scheme to catch Pikachu once and for all. They nab Pikachu and hop off the boat just as it pulls into a port. Their plan quickly goes awry, and Meowth and Pikachu end up in a bad neighborhood. While Meowth and Pikachu team up to chase off a gang of territorial Haunter, Ash teams up with Officer Jenny to rescue Pikachu before the boat leaves.

Plot

Aboard a large ferry, Ash and Pikachu are on their way to the Hoenn region. As they discuss their upcoming adventures, Ash spots the Captain walking by and asks him when the ship will arrive in Littleroot Town. The Captain tells him that they will arrive by tomorrow night. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is watching from their hiding place inside a lifeboat, and start to discuss about stealing Pikachu.

That night, the trio uses their extendable grabber to snatch Pikachu from Ash's bed. He wakes up when Pikachu cries out, but by the time he gets out of his room, Team Rocket is nowhere to be seen. During his search, he bumps into the Captain, who uses a computer to scan the ship for stowaways. They discover Team Rocket eating in the food storage area while Pikachu is in an electricity-proof glass case. When they are discovered, they recite their motto before sending out Arbok and Weezing to battle the Captain's Machoke. Ash intends to send out Bayleef to help, but then remembers he left her, along with all his other Pokémon, in Pallet Town. During the ensuing battle, Arbok's Acid melts a hole into the ship's water storage tank, and everyone is swept away in a torrent of water.

The Captain and Machoke manage to climb out of the water, where he reaches one of the help phones and orders the ship to the nearest port for repair. Team Rocket runs along the deck of the ship and launches a rope to a nearby crane, allowing them to swing to shore. As they are swinging, Ash jumps and grabs onto Wobbuffet, but they swing into the crane and all fall to the port below. Ash lands on some crates, breaking his fall. Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet land on one truck, and Meowth and Pikachu land on another. Both trucks drive off, but they both go in different directions, splitting the groups up. Ash manages to break out of the crates just as Officer Jenny pulls up on her motorcycle and Ash explains what happened.

Meanwhile, the truck which Meowth and Pikachu are on makes a sharp swerve, tossing them off near some warehouses. Pikachu's cage breaks opens, while Meowth sustains a head injury. While they are walking along, Meowth and Pikachu start to argue, but then a Haunter comes up behind them and attacks them with Night Shade. They both dodge it and Meowth retaliates with Fury Swipes, which just passes straight through it. Haunter uses another Night Shade, and Pikachu replies with a Thunderbolt, which scares it off. Suddenly some Pidgey, Oddish, and Rattata emerge from hiding and surround the pair.

Back by the ship, Ash hops into Officer Jenny's sidecar, and they are ready to leave. The captain calls down to Ash that the tank should be fixed by nightfall, and that if he is not back by then, they will be forced to leave without him. Jenny sends her Pidgeot to look for Team Rocket.

In one of the warehouses, the Pokémon explain to Pikachu and Meowth that a group of Haunter had moved into the area and began scaring everyone. Meowth suggests that the Pokémon should fight back, but a Rattata adds that there are multiple Haunter. Another Oddish rushes to its friends and informs everyone that Haunter is coming for them with all of its buddies. Elsewhere, Team Rocket is in their balloon, and while James is searching for Meowth, Jessie is more interested in finding Pikachu. Back with Ash, Officer Jenny asks Ash about his Pikachu, and he details his strong friendship with Pikachu. Pidgeot seems to have spotted something and speeds up, and Officer Jenny follows.

Meanwhile, the Haunter show up and tell the other Pokémon to get out of their turf. Meowth tries to back away from them and talk his way out of confrontation, but Pikachu bravely speaks up on behalf of the Pokémon. Meowth urges him to stop provoking the Haunter, but Pikachu insists that Ash would have done the same and that it is the right thing to do. Haunter launches a Shadow Ball at them, which they both dodge. Pikachu attempts a Thunderbolt, but the Haunter scatter to evade and quickly surround them. The Haunter lash out with a joint Night Shade, but Pikachu jumps onto Meowth to leap into the sky and avoid the attack. Pikachu follows up with a Thunderbolt, causing the Haunter to flee. The Pokémon reappear and happy to have been rescued again. The Rattata and the others plead for Pikachu to stay with them for protection. However Meowth explains that Pikachu already has someone he needs to be with, but to Pikachu's surprise, Meowth claims that Pikachu is already Team Rocket’s property.

Jessie and James fly onto the scene with their balloon and trap Pikachu in a metal clamp. Meowth is pleasantly surprised, and soon Jessie hoists him up to the balloon. On Jessie's command, James reveals a hidden electromagnet, which instantly pins Pikachu to the device. Pidgeot shows up and pierces their balloon, causing it to crash to the ground. Officer Jenny rides into the scene, and soon enough Ash and Pikachu are reunited. Jenny scolds the trio for their attempted theft, however, Jessie answers back before James reactivates the electromagnet. Ash tries to hold onto Pikachu, but he is knocked to the ground when an oil drum strikes him. The magnetic force has also exposed the Haunter group's hiding spot. Ash calls out to his friend, but Pikachu is stuck to the magnet’s surface and he is beginning to feel pain as his electricity is drained from him. Ash and Jenny can't do anything, but one of the Rattata rushes in for a Hyper Fang and frees Pikachu from the metal clamp. Team Rocket runs after him, but the Haunter use Night Shade on the electromagnet, sending them blasting off. Afterwards, the Haunter and Rattata shake hands, as Ash cradles Pikachu.

The Captain regretfully looks over the port as the ship starts to sail off into the sunset. However, Officer Jenny's Pidgeot manages to deliver Ash and Pikachu onto the ship. That night, Pikachu is sleeping on Ash's bed while he is looking at him. Ash tucks Pikachu in, saying that he deserves a good rest. Meanwhile, the Rocket trio are pinned to the ship’s hull by their electromagnet and the metal remnants of their balloon.

The following day, the skyline of Littleroot Town is now in sight. Ash steps up on the deck in his new clothes and looks on, eager to reach Hoenn. Ash immediately spots some exotic Pokémon. Some Wingull and Pelipper fly alongside the ship, as several Sharpedo leap from the water and a pod of Wailmer swim alongside it. Ash rushes back to his cabin to check on Pikachu, hoping to show him some of the new Pokémon. However, Pikachu starts to spark and Ash realizes that he has a serious fever. Ash looks worriedly at Pikachu just as a new chapter in their journey together is about to begin.

Major events

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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

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Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Forretress (U.S. and international), Pikachu (Japan)

Trivia

  • This is the last episode to air in Japan before the earliest release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
  • The Who's That Pokémon? eyecatch ends in the original Japanese version with this episode. The segment continues in the dub until Watts with Wattson?. It returns in the dub starting with In the Shadow of Zekrom!, and in the original version starting with BW061.
  • The regular use of the original music of Team Rocket's motto also ends with this episode. However, it has been reused in a few later episodes.
  • The usual To be continued text is omitted and replaced with Next time... A new beginning!, referencing the fact that the next episode begins Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire. This starts the tradition for the three series finales that come after this to use it as well.
  • This is the first episode since Pokémon - I Choose You! in which Ash is the only human protagonist featured. While Misty did appear in the first episode, she was not featured, and no other protagonists had made their debuts. This is also the first episode to not have any protagonists other than Ash appear at all.
  • This episode marks the first time that Ash wears his Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire clothing.
  • This episode marks the longest time Ash goes without wearing his overshirt and hat. He spends the majority of the episode in his black undershirt, with the Advanced Generation orange stripe.
  • Jessie mentions that she has been to Littleroot Town before, but doesn't elaborate on the experience.
  • Meowth refers to Ash by his real name and not as "the twerp".
  • The English title is derived from the 1990 Christmas comedy film Home Alone.
  • May narrates the preview for the next episode.
  • The design of a background character in the episode is a recycling of Bill's.
  • On DVD and digital releases of Pokémon: Master Quest, this episode is considered the season finale. However, on televised airings, that title falls to You're a Star, Larvitar!.

Errors

  • When Ash runs after Pikachu, he doesn't have shoes on. When he gets out of the room, he is wearing shoes from that moment forward.
  • When Pikachu is sleeping, his right ear is vertical in one shot and horizontal in the next.
  • In the English dub, Ash and Officer Jenny both incorrectly call Pidgeot "Pigeon", which is the name of Pidgeotto in the Japanese version. This is corrected in the Norwegian dub.

Dub edits

  • The scene in which the boat approaches Littleroot Town and Ash discovers that Pikachu is sick plays as an epilogue after the credits in the original, whereas the scene was moved to before the credits in the dub.
  • The character with the Machoke was only a sailor in the original Japanese version, while in the English dub, he was a captain.

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