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'''Serving Up the Flute Cup!''' (Japanese: '''激闘のホウエン地方！挑戦バトルフロンティア！！''' ''The Hoenn Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!'') is the seventh episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,092nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 29, 2019 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
'''Serving Up the Flute Cup!''' (Japanese: '''激闘のホウエン地方！挑戦バトルフロンティア！！''' ''The Hoenn Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!'') is the seventh episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,092nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 29, 2019 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash and Goh are off to the Hoenn region to compete in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, and when they arrive, Goh catches a Taillow! They soon meet Hodge, an imposing Trainer who’s confident he’ll win the competition—and sure enough, his Mightyena quickly defeats Goh’s Scyther and Scorbunny. But it’s a different story in the final round, when Ash and Mimey face off against Hodge and his Hariyama. Mimey’s calm battling style results in a victory, but when it declines to battle Mightyena, Ash sends in Pikachu—who uses a unique strategy to land the final blow and clinch the grand prize for Ash!</i>
<i>Ash and Goh are off to the Hoenn region to compete in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, and when they arrive, Goh catches a Taillow! They soon meet Hodge, an imposing Trainer who’s confident he’ll win the competition—and sure enough, his Mightyena quickly defeats Goh’s Scyther and Scorbunny. But it’s a different story in the final round, when Ash and Mimey face off against Hodge and his Hariyama. Mimey’s calm battling style results in a victory, but when it declines to battle Mightyena, Ash sends in Pikachu—who uses a unique strategy to land the final blow and clinch the grand prize for Ash!</i>
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At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], [[Mimey]] leads the rest of the group through some morning {{wp|Kung fu (term)|kung fu}} exercises. Mimey points out that {{p|Metapod}}'s pose is perfect, leaving everyone confused as it doesn't have any limbs. Unexpectedly, {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}} kicks Metapod into a rock, sending everyone into a panic. As [[Professor Cerise]] mistakenly tries nursing the rock, Metapod assures [[Goh]] that it's fine.
At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], [[Mimey]] leads the rest of the group through some morning {{wp|Kung fu (term)|kung fu}} exercises. Mimey points out that {{p|Metapod}}'s pose is perfect, leaving everyone confused as it doesn't have any limbs. Unexpectedly, {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}} kicks Metapod into a rock, sending everyone into a panic. As [[Professor Cerise]] mistakenly tries nursing the rock, Metapod assures [[Goh]] that it's fine.


Goh gets a big surprise when {{Ash}} tosses him his [[bag]], and says they're heading for the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. They arrive at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Hoenn Battle Frontier}}, in time to compete in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]]. Ash plans on entering with {{AP|Pikachu}} and Mimey while Goh hopes Scorbunny and his {{TP|Goh|Scyther}} will do well. Goh isn't feeling as enthusiastic as Ash, but that subsides when a {{p|Taillow}} swoops by. He chases after it, and with one {{i|Poké Ball}} he makes the catch. As his [[Pokédex]] updates, Goh learns that Taillow eat {{p|Wurmple}}, so he calls Taillow out to catch himself a Wurmple. Goh and Scorbunny walk directly into a {{p|Mightyena}}, and it becomes angry after Scorbunny pulls out a tuft of its fur.
Goh gets a big surprise when {{Ash}} tosses him his [[bag]], and says they're heading for the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. They arrive at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Hoenn Battle Frontier}}, in time to compete in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]]. Ash plans on entering with {{AP|Pikachu}} and Mimey while Goh hopes Scorbunny and his {{TP|Goh|Scyther}} will do well. Goh isn't feeling as enthusiastic as Ash, but that subsides when a {{p|Taillow}} swoops by. He chases after it, and with one {{i|Poké Ball}}, he makes the catch. As his [[Pokédex]] updates, Goh learns that Taillow eat {{p|Wurmple}}, so he calls on his newly {{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Goh|Taillow}} to help him find a Wurmple. Goh and Scorbunny walk directly into a {{p|Mightyena}}, and it becomes angry after Scorbunny pulls out a tuft of its fur.


Meanwhile, Ash meets a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Hodge]], who is riding on his {{p|Hariyama}}'s shoulder. He orders Ash to move away from the bins. Hodge has Hariyama lean forward, so he can throw away a drink bottle, only to fall face first into the bin. Ash pushes the bottle into the recycle, and is left stunned by Hodge's quick recovery. Afterwards Hodge introduces himself, revealing he is from [[Lavaridge Town]]. Hodge reveals that he is also entering the Flute Cup, only revealing that he will be using Hariyama. The Mightyena from earlier, follow by Goh and Scorbunny, leap into view. As Goh prepares to catch Mightyena, Hodge intervenes, admitting Mightyena is already his Pokémon. Goh then shows off his new Taillow, and Hodge comments on Goh's sincerity. Scorbunny prepares to kick Hodge for the snide remark, but Mightyena's snarl stops it, and it instead kicks Ash. Pikachu tries to defend his Trainer, but ends up electrocuting Ash.
Meanwhile, Ash meets a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Hodge]], who is riding on his {{p|Hariyama}}'s shoulder. He orders Ash to move away from the bins. Hodge has Hariyama lean forward so he can throw away a drink bottle, only to fall face-first into the bin. Ash pushes the bottle into the recycle bin and is left stunned by Hodge's quick recovery. Afterward, Hodge introduces himself, revealing he is from [[Lavaridge Town]]. Hodge reveals that he is also entering the Flute Cup, only revealing that he will be using Hariyama. The Mightyena from earlier, followed by Goh and Scorbunny, leap into view. As Goh prepares to catch Mightyena, Hodge intervenes, admitting Mightyena is already his Pokémon. Goh shows off his new Taillow, and Hodge comments on Goh's sincerity. Scorbunny prepares to kick Hodge for the snide remark, but Mightyena's snarl stops it, and it instead kicks Ash. Pikachu tries to defend his Trainer, but ends up electrocuting Ash.


Soon, Hodge gets an update of his phone, and he learns that he is up against Goh in the first round. The Battle Frontier Flute Cup soon gets underway, with Hodge’s Mightyena battling Goh's Scyther. Goh takes a moment to consult his dex, and learns that his {{type|Bug}} Scyther has the advantage over its {{type|Dark}} opponent. Goh decides to play it safe by having Scyther boost its attack power with a {{m|Swords Dance}}. Though Mightyena just rushes in, dealing a single knockout blow with {{m|Fire Fang}}. Goh apologizes to Scyther before [[recall]]ing it back. Next, Goh sends out Scorbunny. It prepares to land a {{m|Double Kick}}, but is struck back with a {{m|Snarl}} attack. Mightyena follows up with {{m|Crunch}}, helping Hodge advance to the next round. Goh is left speechless by the defeat, and kneels down to comfort his fainted Pokémon. Despite his Pokémon making an instant recovery after a visit to the [[Pokémon Center]], Goh is struggling to cope with his swift loss. He remarks that catching is better than battling. He rushes out to catch himself a Wurmple, ignoring Ash's request that he watch the matches.
Soon, Hodge gets an update on his phone, and he learns that he is up against Goh in the first round. The Battle Frontier Flute Cup soon gets underway, with Hodge’s Mightyena battling Goh's Scyther. Goh takes a moment to consult his [[Rotom Phone]], and learns that his {{type|Bug}} Scyther has the [[Type#Type effectiveness|advantage]] over its {{type|Dark}} opponent. Goh decides to play it safe by having Scyther boost its {{DL|Stat|attack}} power with a {{m|Swords Dance}}. Mightyena rushes in regardless, dealing a single [[Fainting|knockout]] blow with {{m|Fire Fang}}. Goh apologizes to Scyther before [[recall]]ing it and sending Scorbunny onto the field in its place. It tries to land a {{m|Double Kick}}, but is flung back by Mightyena's {{m|Snarl}}. The {{pkmn|category|Bite Pokémon}} follows it up with {{m|Crunch}}, defeating Scorbunny and allowing Hodge to advance to the next round. Goh is left speechless by the defeat, and kneels down to comfort his defeated Pokémon. Despite his Pokémon making an instant recovery after a visit to the [[Pokémon Center]], Goh is struggling to cope with his swift loss. He remarks that catching is better than battling. He rushes out to catch himself a Wurmple, ignoring Ash's request that he watch the matches.


Later, Ash and Hodge have breezed through the rounds and now face each other in the finals. Goh returns to the stadium in time to watch the match unfold. Hodge selects Hariyama first, and orders a {{m|Force Palm}} attack. Though Mimey moves out of the way, causing the [[move]] to miss. Hodge orders a barrage of Force Palms, but Mimey continues to dodge them all with its kung fu techniques. Ash calls for a {{m|Focus Punch}}, and Mimey delivers a direct hit. Hariyama tries an {{m|Arm Thrust}}, but Mimey’s {{m|Reflect}} stops it from doing any damage. Mimey continues to trap Hariyama with Reflect walls before using {{m|Psychic}} to deal the finishing blow. Like Goh, the commentator is astounded, and even remarks that he has a newfound respect for Mr. Mime.
Later, Ash and Hodge have breezed through the rounds and now face each other in the finals. Goh returns to the stadium in time to watch the match unfold. Ash leads with Mimey, while Hodge chooses to go with Hariyama first. Hodge orders a {{m|Force Palm}}, which Mimey easily avoids. Hariyama starts firing out a barrage of Force Palms, but Mimey continues to dodge them all with its kung fu techniques. Ash calls for a {{m|Focus Punch}}, and Mimey delivers a direct hit. Hariyama tries an {{m|Arm Thrust}}, but Mimey's {{m|Reflect}} stops it from doing any [[damage]]. Mimey continues to fend Hariyama off with Reflect until the Arm Thrust Pokémon finds itself trapped within the barriers of light. With its opponent immobilized, Mimey uses {{m|Psychic}} to deal the finishing blow. Like Goh, the commentator is astounded, and even remarks that he has a newfound respect for Mr. Mime.


Hodge calls out his Mightyena. Though Mimey has seemingly lost its will to battle, Ash sends Pikachu onto the field instead. Hodge starts with a Snarl, though Pikachu swiftly evades with {{m|Quick Attack}} and lashing Mightyena with an {{m|Iron Tail}}. As he descends back to the field, Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which proves powerful enough to blow a hole in the stadium’s ceiling. Hodge calls for a {{m|Sucker Punch}}, so Mightyena speeds around Pikachu, almost invisible as it bides its time to attack. As Sucker Punch hits, Pikachu is thrown into the air. Ash orders an {{m|Electroweb}} aimed at the ceiling, allowing to rebound with added velocity. Pikachu uses Iron Tail to smash directly into his opponent, knocking Mightyena out and winning Ash the Flute Cup. {{tc|Idol}} [[Hibana]] awards Ash a set of five [[flute]]s in honor of the victory. Hariyama stomps towards Ash at the winner’s podium, before Hodge offers a handshake. However, Hodge leans too far forward and hits the ground.
With Hariyama down, Hodge sends out his Mightyena as his second and final Pokémon. Mimey has seemingly lost its will to battle, so Ash recalls it and sends Pikachu onto the field instead. Hodge starts with a Snarl, though Pikachu swiftly evades with a {{m|Quick Attack}} and lashes Mightyena with a swing of his {{m|Iron Tail}}. As he descends back to the field, Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which proves powerful enough to blow a hole in the stadium's ceiling. Hodge calls for a {{m|Sucker Punch}}, so Mightyena speeds around Pikachu, almost invisible as it bides its time to attack. As Sucker Punch hits, Pikachu is thrown into the air. Ash orders an {{m|Electroweb}} aimed at the hole that Pikachu's Thunderbolt created in the ceiling, allowing the Mouse Pokémon to rebound with added velocity. Pikachu uses Iron Tail to smash directly into his opponent, knocking Mightyena out and winning Ash the Flute Cup. {{tc|Idol}} [[Hibana]] awards Ash a set of five [[flute]]s in honor of the victory. Hariyama stomps towards Ash at the winner’s podium, before Hodge offers a handshake. However, Hodge leans too far forward and hits the ground.


Afterwards, Goh congratulates on the win and admits Mimey put up a great performance. Goh adds that battles really are fun, marking a real change of heart for the young Trainer. By nightfall, the boys return to the Cerise Laboratory where Goh proudly displays his three Wurmple. [[Chloe]] cannot understand why he caught three of the same Pokémon. Goh replies that it part of a back-up plan that takes into account that Wurmple's [[evolution]]ary pattern into either {{p|Cascoon}} or {{p|Silcoon}} is unpredictable. Suddenly, Ash says it look like the Wurmple are evolving, but quickly reveals that he was joking. Scorbunny kicks Ash for the bad joke, while Mimey plays Ash's [[Red Flute]].
Afterwards, Goh congratulates Ash on the win and admits Mimey put up a great performance. Goh adds that battles really are fun, marking a real change of heart for the young Trainer. By nightfall, the boys return to the Cerise Laboratory where Goh proudly displays his three Wurmple. [[Chloe]] cannot understand why he caught three of the same Pokémon. Goh replies that it's part of a back-up plan that takes into account that Wurmple's [[evolution]]ary pattern into either {{p|Cascoon}} or {{p|Silcoon}} is unpredictable. Suddenly, Ash says it looks like the Wurmple are evolving, but quickly reveals that he was joking. Scorbunny kicks Ash for the bad joke, while Mimey plays Ash's [[Red Flute]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Hoenn]], with Goh visiting the [[region]] for the first time.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Hoenn]], with Goh visiting the [[region]] for the first time.
* Ash temporarily adds [[Mimey]] to his [[party|team]].
* Ash temporarily adds [[Mimey]] to his [[party|team]].
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Taillow}} and three {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Wurmple}}.
* Ash and Goh meet a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Hodge]].
* Goh has his first {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{pkmn|battle}} and loses.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Goh|Taillow}} and three {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Wurmple}}.
* [[Goh's Scyther]] is revealed to know {{m|Swords Dance}}.
* [[Goh's Scyther]] is revealed to know {{m|Swords Dance}}.
* Goh has his first Trainer {{pkmn|battle}} and loses.
* Ash uses Mimey in a battle for the first time.
* Ash uses Mimey in a battle for the first time.
* Mimey is revealed to have learned {{m|Focus Punch}} and {{m|Reflect}}.
* Mimey is revealed to have learned {{m|Focus Punch}} and {{m|Reflect}}.
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====Humans====
====Humans====
* [[Hibana]]
* [[Hibana]]
* [[Hodge]]


====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Taillow]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Goh's}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Goh's}})
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Metapod|Goh's}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Butterfree|Goh's}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{OP|Goh|Venomoth}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Goh|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venonat|Goh's}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venomoth|Goh's}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venomoth|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Goh|Taillow}}; new)
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Taillow|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Goh's}}; ×3; new)
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Goh's}}; ×3; new)
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Chloe|Yamper}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
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* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* Despite [[Mimey]]'s [[EP064|debut episode]] having been 1,028 episodes ago, this is the first time its {{i|Poké Ball}} has been seen.
* Despite [[Mimey]]'s [[EP064|debut episode]] having been 1,028 episodes ago, this is the first time its {{i|Poké Ball}} has been seen.
* In a couple of shots, Mimey's face briefly turns to resemble that of the Mr. Mime from ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''.
* In a couple of shots, Mimey's face briefly turns to resemble that of the Mr. Mime from ''{{DetPikMov}}''.
* This episode marks the first time that a main character has caught a [[Generation III]] Pokémon since {{Ash}} caught his {{AP|Snorunt}} in ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!]]'', 710 episodes earlier.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} the three {{p|Wurmple}} marks the first time that a main character:
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} the three {{p|Wurmple}} marks the first time that a main character:
** Has caught more than one Pokémon of the same {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} since [[EP035]], 1,057 episodes ago.
** Has caught more than one Pokémon of the same {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} since [[EP035]], 1,057 episodes ago.
<!--*** As that episode [[Banned episodes|was never dubbed]], this is also the first time it has happened in an English [[dub]]bed episode.-->
*** As that episode [[Banned episodes|was never dubbed]], this is also the first time it has happened in an English [[dub]]bed episode.
** Catches a Pokémon off-screen since [[Jessie's Frillish]] and [[James's Amoonguss]] in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', 326 episodes ago.
** Catches a Pokémon off-screen since [[Jessie's Frillish]] and [[James's Amoonguss]] in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', 326 episodes ago.
* {{Ash}} repeats his {{m|Electroweb}}-{{m|Iron Tail}} combo from ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'' in this episode.
* Ash repeats his {{m|Electroweb}}-{{m|Iron Tail}} combo from ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'' in this episode.
* Music from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Ash and [[Hodge]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Music from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Ash and [[Hodge]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} species in the main series after long absences:
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} species in the main series after long absences:
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** {{p|Linoone}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling with a Clean Slate!]]'', 156 episodes ago.
** {{p|Linoone}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling with a Clean Slate!]]'', 156 episodes ago.
** {{p|Seviper}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 153 episodes ago.
** {{p|Seviper}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 153 episodes ago.
* Despite {{m|Sucker Punch}} having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation IV]], this is the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] it's been used in the anime.
* This episode marks the only time Ash had used Mimey in an on-screen battle.
* Ash, [[Goh]], [[Lauren]], {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN008|next episode]].
* Ash, [[Goh]], [[Lauren]], {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN008|next episode]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} is mistranslated as "Fronteira da Batalha" during the announcement of the final match.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s name is edited out.
* The Japanese text depicting the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s name is edited out.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], the [[title card]] is read by both Ash and Goh.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|جائزة كأس النادي|The prize of the club's cup}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|豐緣地區的激戰！挑戰對戰開拓區！！|Fierce Fights in the Hoenn Region! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|豐緣地區的激戰！挑戰對戰開拓區！！|Fierce Fights in the Hoenn Region! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!}}
|cs={{tt|Podává se Flétnový pohár!|Serving up the Flute Cup!}}
|nl={{tt|Klaar voor de Fluit Cup!|Ready for the Flute Cup!}}
|nl={{tt|Klaar voor de Fluit Cup!|Ready for the Flute Cup!}}
|fi={{tt|Polttopisteessä Huilucup!|Focusing on the Flute Cup!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pour conquérir la Coupe Flûte !|To Conquer the Flute Cup!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pour conquérir la Coupe Flûte !|To Conquer the Flute Cup!}}
|de={{tt|Abserviert im Flöten-Cup!|Polished Off in the Flute Cup!}}
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|he={{tt|!נלחמים בגביע החליל|Battling in the Flute Cup!}}
|he={{tt|!נלחמים בגביע החליל|Battling in the Flute Cup!}}
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|pt_br={{tt|A Copa da Flauta!|The Flute Cup!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Copa da Flauta!|The Flute Cup!}}
|ru={{tt|Битва за Кубок Флейты!|Battle for the Flute Cup!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Presentando la Copa Flauta!|Presenting the Flute Cup!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Presentando la Copa Flauta!|Presenting the Flute Cup!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El torneo de la Copa Flauta!|The Flute Cup Tournament!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El torneo de la Copa Flauta!|The Flute Cup Tournament!}}
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|hi={{tt|फ़्लूट कप में घमासान! ''Flute Cup me Ghamaasaan!''|Fight in the Flute Cup!}}
|ta={{tt|சர்விங்க் அப் தி ஃப்ளூட் கப்|Serving up the Flute Cup}}
|te={{tt|వేణువు కప్పుని అందించుట!|Serving Flute Cup!}}
|bn={{tt|ফ্লূট কাপে হাড্ডাহাড্ডি !|Battle in the Flute Cup!}}
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|uk={{tt|Кубок Флейти|Flute Cup}}
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Latest revision as of 15:16, 16 September 2024

← JN006 : Working My Way Back to Mew!
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
JN008 : The Sinnoh Iceberg Race! →
Serving Up the Flute Cup!
JN007   EP1092
激闘のホウエン地方！挑戦バトルフロンティア！！
The Hoenn Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!
First broadcast
Japan December 29, 2019
United States June 12, 2020
English themes
Opening The Journey Starts Today
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening １・２・３
Ending ポケモンしりとり（ピカチュウ→ミュウVer.）
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 赤尾でこ Deko Akao
Storyboard 齋藤徳明 Noriaki Saitō
Assistant director 村田尚樹 Naoki Murata
Animation directors 加藤祐子 Yūko Katō
大川駿 Shun Ōkawa
Additional credits

Serving Up the Flute Cup! (Japanese: 激闘のホウエン地方！挑戦バトルフロンティア！！ The Hoenn Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!) is the seventh episode of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and the 1,092nd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on December 29, 2019 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.

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Blurb

Ash and Goh are off to the Hoenn region to compete in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, and when they arrive, Goh catches a Taillow! They soon meet Hodge, an imposing Trainer who’s confident he’ll win the competition—and sure enough, his Mightyena quickly defeats Goh’s Scyther and Scorbunny. But it’s a different story in the final round, when Ash and Mimey face off against Hodge and his Hariyama. Mimey’s calm battling style results in a victory, but when it declines to battle Mightyena, Ash sends in Pikachu—who uses a unique strategy to land the final blow and clinch the grand prize for Ash!

Plot

At the Cerise Laboratory, Mimey leads the rest of the group through some morning kung fu exercises. Mimey points out that Metapod's pose is perfect, leaving everyone confused as it doesn't have any limbs. Unexpectedly, Scorbunny kicks Metapod into a rock, sending everyone into a panic. As Professor Cerise mistakenly tries nursing the rock, Metapod assures Goh that it's fine.

Goh gets a big surprise when Ash tosses him his bag, and says they're heading for the Hoenn region. They arrive at the Hoenn Battle Frontier, in time to compete in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup. Ash plans on entering with Pikachu and Mimey while Goh hopes Scorbunny and his Scyther will do well. Goh isn't feeling as enthusiastic as Ash, but that subsides when a Taillow swoops by. He chases after it, and with one Poké Ball, he makes the catch. As his Pokédex updates, Goh learns that Taillow eat Wurmple, so he calls on his newly caught Taillow to help him find a Wurmple. Goh and Scorbunny walk directly into a Mightyena, and it becomes angry after Scorbunny pulls out a tuft of its fur.

Meanwhile, Ash meets a Trainer named Hodge, who is riding on his Hariyama's shoulder. He orders Ash to move away from the bins. Hodge has Hariyama lean forward so he can throw away a drink bottle, only to fall face-first into the bin. Ash pushes the bottle into the recycle bin and is left stunned by Hodge's quick recovery. Afterward, Hodge introduces himself, revealing he is from Lavaridge Town. Hodge reveals that he is also entering the Flute Cup, only revealing that he will be using Hariyama. The Mightyena from earlier, followed by Goh and Scorbunny, leap into view. As Goh prepares to catch Mightyena, Hodge intervenes, admitting Mightyena is already his Pokémon. Goh shows off his new Taillow, and Hodge comments on Goh's sincerity. Scorbunny prepares to kick Hodge for the snide remark, but Mightyena's snarl stops it, and it instead kicks Ash. Pikachu tries to defend his Trainer, but ends up electrocuting Ash.

Soon, Hodge gets an update on his phone, and he learns that he is up against Goh in the first round. The Battle Frontier Flute Cup soon gets underway, with Hodge’s Mightyena battling Goh's Scyther. Goh takes a moment to consult his Rotom Phone, and learns that his Bug-type Scyther has the advantage over its Dark-type opponent. Goh decides to play it safe by having Scyther boost its attack power with a Swords Dance. Mightyena rushes in regardless, dealing a single knockout blow with Fire Fang. Goh apologizes to Scyther before recalling it and sending Scorbunny onto the field in its place. It tries to land a Double Kick, but is flung back by Mightyena's Snarl. The Bite Pokémon follows it up with Crunch, defeating Scorbunny and allowing Hodge to advance to the next round. Goh is left speechless by the defeat, and kneels down to comfort his defeated Pokémon. Despite his Pokémon making an instant recovery after a visit to the Pokémon Center, Goh is struggling to cope with his swift loss. He remarks that catching is better than battling. He rushes out to catch himself a Wurmple, ignoring Ash's request that he watch the matches.

Later, Ash and Hodge have breezed through the rounds and now face each other in the finals. Goh returns to the stadium in time to watch the match unfold. Ash leads with Mimey, while Hodge chooses to go with Hariyama first. Hodge orders a Force Palm, which Mimey easily avoids. Hariyama starts firing out a barrage of Force Palms, but Mimey continues to dodge them all with its kung fu techniques. Ash calls for a Focus Punch, and Mimey delivers a direct hit. Hariyama tries an Arm Thrust, but Mimey's Reflect stops it from doing any damage. Mimey continues to fend Hariyama off with Reflect until the Arm Thrust Pokémon finds itself trapped within the barriers of light. With its opponent immobilized, Mimey uses Psychic to deal the finishing blow. Like Goh, the commentator is astounded, and even remarks that he has a newfound respect for Mr. Mime.

With Hariyama down, Hodge sends out his Mightyena as his second and final Pokémon. Mimey has seemingly lost its will to battle, so Ash recalls it and sends Pikachu onto the field instead. Hodge starts with a Snarl, though Pikachu swiftly evades with a Quick Attack and lashes Mightyena with a swing of his Iron Tail. As he descends back to the field, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, which proves powerful enough to blow a hole in the stadium's ceiling. Hodge calls for a Sucker Punch, so Mightyena speeds around Pikachu, almost invisible as it bides its time to attack. As Sucker Punch hits, Pikachu is thrown into the air. Ash orders an Electroweb aimed at the hole that Pikachu's Thunderbolt created in the ceiling, allowing the Mouse Pokémon to rebound with added velocity. Pikachu uses Iron Tail to smash directly into his opponent, knocking Mightyena out and winning Ash the Flute Cup. Idol Hibana awards Ash a set of five flutes in honor of the victory. Hariyama stomps towards Ash at the winner’s podium, before Hodge offers a handshake. However, Hodge leans too far forward and hits the ground.

Afterwards, Goh congratulates Ash on the win and admits Mimey put up a great performance. Goh adds that battles really are fun, marking a real change of heart for the young Trainer. By nightfall, the boys return to the Cerise Laboratory where Goh proudly displays his three Wurmple. Chloe cannot understand why he caught three of the same Pokémon. Goh replies that it's part of a back-up plan that takes into account that Wurmple's evolutionary pattern into either Cascoon or Silcoon is unpredictable. Suddenly, Ash says it looks like the Wurmple are evolving, but quickly reveals that he was joking. Scorbunny kicks Ash for the bad joke, while Mimey plays Ash's Red Flute.

Major events

Ash holding his prize set of flutes
For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Mightyena

Trivia

The reference to Detective Pikachu

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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