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'''''Clefairy Tale''''' (Japanese: '''オツキミ山''' ''{{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}''), was the third chapter of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. However, when the series was published as individual comic books in North America, it was published as chapter two.  It is based on the anime episode "[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]".
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title_ja=オツキミ山|
title_ro={{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}|
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number=3|
manga_series=Electric Tale of Pikachu |
series=[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|
volume=1 |
location=[[Mt. Moon]] |
prev_chapter=''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' |
next_chapter=''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'' |
chapter=Kanto |
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==Synopsis==
'''Clefairy Tale''' (Japanese: '''オツキミ山''' ''{{tt|Mt. Otsukimi|Mt. Moon}}'') is the third chapter of the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It was first published in the August 1997 issue of [[CoroCoro|Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special]]. It is based on the anime episode ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''.
[[Ash Ketchum]] wants to capture a rare [[Pokémon]] to impress the Pokémon League, so he heads to [[Mt. Moon]] to seek the elusive {{p|Clefairy}}.


==Important characters==
==Plot==
* Ash Ketchum
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* [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}} pursue a troop of {{p|Mankey}} through the forest. Using a headset device, Ash orders his {{AP|Fearow}} to cut them off.
* [[Bill]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Misty]] (Flashback)


==Important Pokémon==
Fearow plummets through the trees, stopping the Mankey, and Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder Shock}}. However, in a panic, one of the Mankey slams against a {{p|Beedrill}} nest, prompting a swarm of the {{type|Bug}} Pokémon to arise and slice at Ash, Pikachu, and the Mankey troop.
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}


==Chapter guide==
Later, at a nearby town's [[Pokémon Center]], Ash is informed by the attendant that his skill level hasn't risen even though he recently captured more Pokémon.
Ash and Pikachu pursue a troop of {{p|Mankey}} through the forest.  Using a headset device (possibly an [[In-Com]]?), Ash orders his {{AP|Fearow}} to cut them off.


Fearow plummets through the trees, stopping the Mankey,  and Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|ThunderShock}}.  However, in a panic, one of the Mankey slams against a {{p|Beedrill}} nest, prompting a swarm of the {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon to arise and slice at Ash, Pikachu, and the Mankey troop.
The attendant informs Ash that his captures for the day, a Mankey and a Beedrill, are both Rank D. Rank D Pokémon are common and anyone can catch them anywhere.
 
Later, at a nearby town's {{g|Center}}, Ash is informed by the attendant that his skill level hasn't risen even though he recently captured more Pokémon.
 
The attendant informs Ash that his captures for the day, a Mankey and a Beedrill, are both Rank D. Rank D Pokémon are common and anyone can catch them anywhere.


Ash pouts and comes to the conclusion that catching more Pokémon will cause him to raise to the rank equivalent to someone who has a {{Badge|Thunder}}.
Ash pouts and comes to the conclusion that catching more Pokémon will cause him to raise to the rank equivalent to someone who has a {{Badge|Thunder}}.
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Ash and Pikachu sit down to eat, and Ash laments that he might not be able to become a member of the Pokémon League before his leave of absence from school is up.
Ash and Pikachu sit down to eat, and Ash laments that he might not be able to become a member of the Pokémon League before his leave of absence from school is up.


Ash ovehears [[Giselle]] brag about catching a "Rank A" Pokémon, and Ash sighs, thinking that Pokémon Training is more like school and less fun than he thought it would be. However, memories of {{Gary}} and [[May Oak]] renew his enthusiasm and he insists that he won't fail.   
Ash overhears [[Giselle]] brag about catching a "Rank A" Pokémon, and Ash sighs, thinking that Pokémon Training is more like school and less fun than he thought it would be. However, memories of {{Gary}} and [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] renew his enthusiasm and he insists that he won't fail.   


Ash travels downtown in search of secret insider Pokémon information. A tiny Pokémon courier shop advertises maps to the location of rare Pokémon, and even though Ash thinks it sounds fishy, he enters the shop.
Ash travels downtown in search of secret insider Pokémon information. A tiny Pokémon courier shop advertises maps to the location of rare Pokémon, and even though Ash thinks it sounds fishy, he enters the shop.


Inside he meets a suspicious-looking man, and Ash turns to leave when the merchant hits a sore spot by suggesting that Ash was wondering how to catch up to a rival. The merchant then offers to show him a map to a nest of Clefairy, which are a "Rank A" rarity Pokémon.
Inside he meets a suspicious-looking man, and Ash turns to leave when the merchant hits a sore spot by suggesting that Ash was wondering how to catch up to a rival. The merchant offers to show him a map to a nest of {{p|Clefairy}}, which are a "Rank A" rarity Pokémon.


Ash thinks that catching a Clefairy will be such a feat the Pokémon League will admit him right away.  After some hagling, Ash trades the Mankey he recently caught for the map to the Clefairy nest.
Ash thinks that catching a Clefairy will be such a feat the Pokémon League will admit him right away.  After some haggling, Ash trades the Mankey he recently caught for the map to the Clefairy nest.


Ash ends up wandering through the forest with a crudely drawed map showing that in some vaugely defined area southwest of Mt. Moon, "HERE THERE BE CLEFAIRY".
Ash ends up wandering through the forest with a crudely drawn map showing that in some vaguely defined area southwest of Mt. Moon, "HERE THERE BE CLEFAIRY".


Although he's discouraged, Pikachu pumps Ash up by telling him that Clefairy are definitely somewhere in the [[Moon Mountain Range]], and that Ash should never give up. Ash and Pikachu soon despair when they realize how big the Moon Mountain Range is.
Although he's discouraged, Pikachu pumps Ash up by telling him that Clefairy are definitely somewhere in the [[Mt. Moon|Moon Mountain Range]], and that Ash should never give up. Ash and Pikachu soon despair when they realize how big the Moon Mountain Range is.


After three agonizing weeks in the wilderness, Pikachu and Ash finally spot a Clefairy wearing a necklace. The duo scrambles after the Fairy Pokémon, only to have it hop away into a cave.
After three agonizing weeks in the wilderness, Pikachu and Ash finally spot a Clefairy wearing a necklace. The duo scrambles after the Fairy Pokémon, only to have it hop away into a cave.


Ash and Pikachu suddenly realize they're in peril, when they find that they're inside an {{p|Onix}}  nest.  Ash and Pikachu are driven further into the maze of tunnels the Onix has created. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] and discovers that [[Brock's Onix]] was at a lower level than this wild Onix, which is why they were able to defeat it.   
Ash and Pikachu suddenly realize they're in peril, when they find that they're inside an {{p|Onix}}  nest.  Ash and Pikachu are driven further into the maze of tunnels the Onix has created. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] and discovers that [[Brock's Onix]] was at a lower level than this wild Onix, which is why they were able to defeat it.   


Ash laments Misty's absence, as he could use a {{t|Water}}-type to easily defeat Onix. Without a Water-type, Ash has to review his Pokémon and figure out what might be a decent strategy. After rejecting using Fearow, Beedrill, or Pikachu, Ash decides to use his {{AP|Butterfree}}.
Ash laments Misty's absence, as he could use a {{type|Water}} to easily defeat Onix. Without a Water-type, Ash has to review his Pokémon and figure out what might be a decent strategy. After rejecting using Fearow, Beedrill, or Pikachu, Ash decides to use his {{AP|Butterfree}}.


Butterfree uses {{m|Psychic}}, which weakens Onix, but also confuses it — causing it to thrash around and cause a cave-in that buries Pikachu and Ash under a pile of rocks.
Butterfree uses {{m|Psychic}}, which weakens Onix, but also confuses it — causing it to thrash around and cause a cave-in that buries Pikachu and Ash under a pile of rocks.
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Ash passes out and has a dream about May pinching his cheek, only to awaken and find out that the Clefairy with a necklace is yanking on his face.
Ash passes out and has a dream about May pinching his cheek, only to awaken and find out that the Clefairy with a necklace is yanking on his face.


[[Professor Oak]], dressed in a giant Clefairy outfit, leaps up while stuffing ramen into his face and asks if Ash is alright. Ash panics, thinking that he's found a man-eating Clefairy before he recognizes Professor Oak from his picture in the Pokédex.
[[Professor Oak]], dressed in a giant Clefairy outfit, leaps up while stuffing ramen into his face and asks if Ash is alright. Ash panics, thinking that he's found a man-eating Clefairy before he recognizes Professor Oak from his picture in the Pokédex.


Ash is star-struck and thanks Professor Oak for rescuing him, but the researcher explains that a Clefairy dug Ash out of the rubble by using a {{m|Metronome}} attack. Ash hugs the Clefairy with a necklace and thanks it for saving him.
Ash is star-struck and thanks Professor Oak for rescuing him, but the researcher explains that a Clefairy dug Ash out of the rubble by using a {{m|Metronome}} attack. Ash hugs the Clefairy with a necklace and thanks it for saving him.


That night, at the Clefairy's nest in a giant tree, Professor Oak explains that he's been living with the Clefairy for the past three months, and explains Clefairy only trust those who love and protect them.
That night, at the Clefairy's nest in a giant tree, Professor Oak explains that he's been living with the Clefairy for the past three months, and explains Clefairy only trust those who love and protect them.


Ash explains that he knows Gary, and that he desires to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Professor Oak reminisces about how his father was a [[Pokémon Professor]] who took him on research expeditions, which prompted him to begin his journey at just six years of age with his {{p|Charmander}}. Oak then explains that something incredible will be happening the next night.
Ash explains that he knows Gary, and that he desires to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Professor Oak reminisces about how his father was a [[Pokémon Professor]] who took him on research expeditions, which prompted him to begin his journey at just six years of age with his {{p|Charmander}}. Oak explains that something incredible will be happening the next night.


Before he can explain any further, a teenage boy shows up and apologizes for being late, having brought Professor Oak the DVD recorder and noodles he had wanted.
Before he can explain any further, a teenage boy shows up and apologizes for being late, having brought Professor Oak the DVD recorder and noodles he had wanted.


Professor Oak introduces the teenager ans Bill, a young genius who works for the Pokémon Cutting-Edge Technology Research Center and the mastermind behind the Poké Ball Storage and Retrieval System - which greatly impresses Ash.
Professor Oak introduces the teenager as Bill, a young genius who works for the Pokémon Cutting-Edge Technology Research Center and the mastermind behind the Poké Ball Storage and Retrieval System - which greatly impresses Ash.


Bill greets the Clefairy, who happily jump for joy and cuddle him.  Professor Oak explains that Bill was the one who discovered the Clefairy colony and managed to befriend them.
Bill greets the Clefairy, who happily jump for joy and cuddle him.  Professor Oak explains that Bill was the one who discovered the Clefairy colony and managed to befriend them.


At sunset, Ash, Bill, Professor Oak, and the Clefairy adorn themselves with feathers and walk up to a great water-filled crater. Professor Oak records the proceedings on his camera and explains that the Clefairy have invited them to be guests of honor at a special ceremony.
At sunset, Ash, Bill, Professor Oak, and the Clefairy adorn themselves with feathers and walk up to a great water-filled crater. Professor Oak records the proceedings on his camera and explains that the Clefairy have invited them to be guests of honor at a special ceremony.


Bill and Oak explain that even though it's known that Clefairy evolve into Clefable, no one's ever actually  witnessed a Clefairy evolution firsthand.
Bill and Oak explain that even though it's known that Clefairy evolve into Clefable, no one's ever actually  witnessed a Clefairy evolution firsthand.
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A full moon rises, and six Clefairy begin to dance around an adorned rock while the others in the colony beat drums.
A full moon rises, and six Clefairy begin to dance around an adorned rock while the others in the colony beat drums.


Meanwhile, Bill and Ash get to know each other better. Bill tells Ash that he couldn't even spell "Pokémon" when he first started out, but the year he started on his Pokémon Trainer's Journey was the first year they let students take a leave from school. Bill hated school back then, so he was willing to do anything to get out of it.  However, as he shared adventures with his Pokémon, he grew closer to then. He finally decided to study Pokémon when he witnessed his {{p|Ivysaur}} evolve into {{p|Venusaur}}.
Meanwhile, Bill and Ash get to know each other better. Bill tells Ash that he couldn't even spell "Pokémon" when he first started out, but the year he started on his Pokémon Trainer's Journey was the first year they let students take a leave from school. Bill hated school back then, so he was willing to do anything to get out of it.  However, as he shared adventures with his Pokémon, he grew closer to them. He finally decided to study Pokémon when he witnessed his {{p|Ivysaur}} evolve into {{p|Venusaur}}.


The ceremony begins, and Professor Oak explains that once they reach the right age or Level, all unpaired Clefairy in the tribe become the center of an evolution ceremony held near a lake on the night of a full moon. Three Clefairy are going to evolve in this ceremony, including the one that saved Ash's life.
The ceremony begins, and Professor Oak explains that once they reach the right age or level, all unpaired Clefairy in the tribe become the center of an evolution ceremony held near a lake on the night of a full moon. Three Clefairy are going to evolve in this ceremony, including the one that saved Ash's life.


Another Clefairy hands the three humans {{evostone|Moon Stone}}s, and Ash is curious about the rocks. Professor Oak explains that it's a meteorite that has a mysterious effect on Pokémon genes.
Another Clefairy hands the three humans [[Moon Stone]]s, and Ash is curious about the rocks. Professor Oak explains that it's a meteorite that has a mysterious effect on Pokémon genes.


Bill touches his Moon Stone to one of the Clefairy. It shimmers and in a burst of light and wind, evolves into a Clefable and begins to fly away.
Bill touches his Moon Stone to one of the Clefairy. It shimmers and in a burst of light and wind, evolves into a Clefable and begins to fly away.


Bill explains that only the bravest Clefairy choose to evolve, since leaving their home to see the world makes them vulnerable to predators who don't exist in the mountains.
Bill explains that only the bravest Clefairy choose to evolve, since leaving their home to see the world makes them vulnerable to predators who don't exist in the mountains.


Ash finally understands. He looks on in surprise at the Clefairy who rescued him. Ash touches the Moon Stone to the Clefairy and it evolves, flying up to meet the two other Clefable. All three of the humans, teary-eyed, enthusiastically cheer on the Clefable as they fly away into the night sky.
Ash finally understands. He looks on in surprise at the Clefairy who rescued him. Ash touches the Moon Stone to the Clefairy and it evolves, flying up to meet the two other Clefable. All three of the humans, teary-eyed, enthusiastically cheer on the Clefable as they fly away into the night sky.


The next day, Professor Oak and Bill drop Ash off from their hover-truck, and give him an upgrade to the Pokédex as a gift.
The next day, Professor Oak and Bill drop Ash off from their hover-truck, and give him an upgrade to the Pokédex as a gift.
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Ash runs off as Bill comments that Ash looks different. Professor Oak reminds Bill that nobody can resist the call of adventure.
Ash runs off as Bill comments that Ash looks different. Professor Oak reminds Bill that nobody can resist the call of adventure.


==Character introductions==
==Major events==
* Professor Oak
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{AP|Mankey|Primeape}}, but he trades it away for a map.
* Bill
* Ash catches a {{AP|Beedrill}}.
* Ash travels to [[Mt. Moon]].
* Ash meets {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Bill]].
* Ash, Oak, and Bill partake in the {{p|Clefairy}} Evolution Ceremony.
* Oak gives Ash a pre-release version of the New [[Pokédex]].
 
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]
* {{an|Misty}} (flashback)


==Important events==
===Pokémon===
* Ash meets Professor Oak and Bill
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Ash's]])
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OP|Ash|Fearow}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Ash|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; traded away)
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}}; flashback)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Bill]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Mankey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Diglett}} (toy)
* {{p|Meowth}} (toy)


==Translation edits==
==Trivia==
 
===Translation edits===
In North America, when [[VIZ Media]] published the chapters of the manga in [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues|monthly issues]], this chapter was published as [[Electric Tale of Pikachu issue 2|chapter two]]. This creates a continuity error as Ash uses his {{AP|Butterfree}} in this chapter, which supposedly doesn't evolve until ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. This was done because ''Play Misty For Me'' required a significant amount of editing, whereas ''Clefairy Tale'' did not.
 
The original arrangement of the chapters was restored for the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|collected volume release]].
 
==In other languages==
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|fr_ca={{tt|L'histoire de Clefairy|The story of Clefairy}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Conto de Clefairy|The Clefairy Tale}}
}}<br>
{{Project Manga notice}}


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Latest revision as of 23:34, 12 August 2024

Clefairy Tale
ET03.png
オツキミ山
Mt. Otsukimi
Info
Collected in Vol. 1
Chapter number 3
Other
Location Mt. Moon
Manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Chapters
Previous Chapter Play Misty For Me
Next Chapter Haunting My Dreams

Clefairy Tale (Japanese: オツキミ山 Mt. Otsukimi) is the third chapter of the manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It was first published in the August 1997 issue of Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special. It is based on the anime episode Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

Plot

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Ash and Pikachu pursue a troop of Mankey through the forest. Using a headset device, Ash orders his Fearow to cut them off.

Fearow plummets through the trees, stopping the Mankey, and Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunder Shock. However, in a panic, one of the Mankey slams against a Beedrill nest, prompting a swarm of the Bug-type Pokémon to arise and slice at Ash, Pikachu, and the Mankey troop.

Later, at a nearby town's Pokémon Center, Ash is informed by the attendant that his skill level hasn't risen even though he recently captured more Pokémon.

The attendant informs Ash that his captures for the day, a Mankey and a Beedrill, are both Rank D. Rank D Pokémon are common and anyone can catch them anywhere.

Ash pouts and comes to the conclusion that catching more Pokémon will cause him to raise to the rank equivalent to someone who has a Thunder Badge.

Ash and Pikachu sit down to eat, and Ash laments that he might not be able to become a member of the Pokémon League before his leave of absence from school is up.

Ash overhears Giselle brag about catching a "Rank A" Pokémon, and Ash sighs, thinking that Pokémon Training is more like school and less fun than he thought it would be. However, memories of Gary and May Oak renew his enthusiasm and he insists that he won't fail.

Ash travels downtown in search of secret insider Pokémon information. A tiny Pokémon courier shop advertises maps to the location of rare Pokémon, and even though Ash thinks it sounds fishy, he enters the shop.

Inside he meets a suspicious-looking man, and Ash turns to leave when the merchant hits a sore spot by suggesting that Ash was wondering how to catch up to a rival. The merchant offers to show him a map to a nest of Clefairy, which are a "Rank A" rarity Pokémon.

Ash thinks that catching a Clefairy will be such a feat the Pokémon League will admit him right away. After some haggling, Ash trades the Mankey he recently caught for the map to the Clefairy nest.

Ash ends up wandering through the forest with a crudely drawn map showing that in some vaguely defined area southwest of Mt. Moon, "HERE THERE BE CLEFAIRY".

Although he's discouraged, Pikachu pumps Ash up by telling him that Clefairy are definitely somewhere in the Moon Mountain Range, and that Ash should never give up. Ash and Pikachu soon despair when they realize how big the Moon Mountain Range is.

After three agonizing weeks in the wilderness, Pikachu and Ash finally spot a Clefairy wearing a necklace. The duo scrambles after the Fairy Pokémon, only to have it hop away into a cave.

Ash and Pikachu suddenly realize they're in peril, when they find that they're inside an Onix nest. Ash and Pikachu are driven further into the maze of tunnels the Onix has created. Ash checks his Pokédex and discovers that Brock's Onix was at a lower level than this wild Onix, which is why they were able to defeat it.

Ash laments Misty's absence, as he could use a Water-type to easily defeat Onix. Without a Water-type, Ash has to review his Pokémon and figure out what might be a decent strategy. After rejecting using Fearow, Beedrill, or Pikachu, Ash decides to use his Butterfree.

Butterfree uses Psychic, which weakens Onix, but also confuses it — causing it to thrash around and cause a cave-in that buries Pikachu and Ash under a pile of rocks.

Ash passes out and has a dream about May pinching his cheek, only to awaken and find out that the Clefairy with a necklace is yanking on his face.

Professor Oak, dressed in a giant Clefairy outfit, leaps up while stuffing ramen into his face and asks if Ash is alright. Ash panics, thinking that he's found a man-eating Clefairy before he recognizes Professor Oak from his picture in the Pokédex.

Ash is star-struck and thanks Professor Oak for rescuing him, but the researcher explains that a Clefairy dug Ash out of the rubble by using a Metronome attack. Ash hugs the Clefairy with a necklace and thanks it for saving him.

That night, at the Clefairy's nest in a giant tree, Professor Oak explains that he's been living with the Clefairy for the past three months, and explains Clefairy only trust those who love and protect them.

Ash explains that he knows Gary, and that he desires to become a Pokémon Master. Professor Oak reminisces about how his father was a Pokémon Professor who took him on research expeditions, which prompted him to begin his journey at just six years of age with his Charmander. Oak explains that something incredible will be happening the next night.

Before he can explain any further, a teenage boy shows up and apologizes for being late, having brought Professor Oak the DVD recorder and noodles he had wanted.

Professor Oak introduces the teenager as Bill, a young genius who works for the Pokémon Cutting-Edge Technology Research Center and the mastermind behind the Poké Ball Storage and Retrieval System - which greatly impresses Ash.

Bill greets the Clefairy, who happily jump for joy and cuddle him. Professor Oak explains that Bill was the one who discovered the Clefairy colony and managed to befriend them.

At sunset, Ash, Bill, Professor Oak, and the Clefairy adorn themselves with feathers and walk up to a great water-filled crater. Professor Oak records the proceedings on his camera and explains that the Clefairy have invited them to be guests of honor at a special ceremony.

Bill and Oak explain that even though it's known that Clefairy evolve into Clefable, no one's ever actually witnessed a Clefairy evolution firsthand.

A full moon rises, and six Clefairy begin to dance around an adorned rock while the others in the colony beat drums.

Meanwhile, Bill and Ash get to know each other better. Bill tells Ash that he couldn't even spell "Pokémon" when he first started out, but the year he started on his Pokémon Trainer's Journey was the first year they let students take a leave from school. Bill hated school back then, so he was willing to do anything to get out of it. However, as he shared adventures with his Pokémon, he grew closer to them. He finally decided to study Pokémon when he witnessed his Ivysaur evolve into Venusaur.

The ceremony begins, and Professor Oak explains that once they reach the right age or level, all unpaired Clefairy in the tribe become the center of an evolution ceremony held near a lake on the night of a full moon. Three Clefairy are going to evolve in this ceremony, including the one that saved Ash's life.

Another Clefairy hands the three humans Moon Stones, and Ash is curious about the rocks. Professor Oak explains that it's a meteorite that has a mysterious effect on Pokémon genes.

Bill touches his Moon Stone to one of the Clefairy. It shimmers and in a burst of light and wind, evolves into a Clefable and begins to fly away.

Bill explains that only the bravest Clefairy choose to evolve, since leaving their home to see the world makes them vulnerable to predators who don't exist in the mountains.

Ash finally understands. He looks on in surprise at the Clefairy who rescued him. Ash touches the Moon Stone to the Clefairy and it evolves, flying up to meet the two other Clefable. All three of the humans, teary-eyed, enthusiastically cheer on the Clefable as they fly away into the night sky.

The next day, Professor Oak and Bill drop Ash off from their hover-truck, and give him an upgrade to the Pokédex as a gift.

Ash runs off as Bill comments that Ash looks different. Professor Oak reminds Bill that nobody can resist the call of adventure.

Major events

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Translation edits

In North America, when VIZ Media published the chapters of the manga in monthly issues, this chapter was published as chapter two. This creates a continuity error as Ash uses his Butterfree in this chapter, which supposedly doesn't evolve until Play Misty For Me. This was done because Play Misty For Me required a significant amount of editing, whereas Clefairy Tale did not.

The original arrangement of the chapters was restored for the collected volume release.

In other languages



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