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'''Enter Galactic!!''' (Japanese: '''ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団!!''' ''Lovely Fashion! Their Name is {{tt|Ginga-dan|Team Galactic}}!!'') is the 69th episode of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 535th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 6, 2008 and in the United States on August 9, 2008.
'''Enter Galactic!''' (Japanese: '''ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！''' ''Lovely Fashion! Their Name is {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}}!!'') is the 69th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 535th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 6, 2008 and in the United States on August 9, 2008.


The night before they leave Veilstone City, Reggie takes the group to a park with meteoric stones. A group of mysterious people who want to steal the stones appear.
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== Synopsis ==


As Ash and friends are preparing to leave [[Veilstone City]], [[Reggie]] takes them to see the meteors of the city. The gang marvel at where the meteors could have come from, as a [[Red]], [[Green]] and [[Blue]] light appear far overhead.
==Blurb==
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<i>Before Ash and his friends leave Veilstone City, Paul's brother Reggie shows him the city's most famous sight: a field full of ancient meteorites that are considered the guardians of the city. Then it's off to the Pokémon Center to plan for Ash's next destination, the Gym in Pastoria City. All the while, Team Galactic prepares to execute the next stage in their grand scheme—Commander Saturn has come to town with the strange cube he took from the Solaceon Ruins, and the meteorites' presence transforms the cube into the Spear Key. With the Key now in hand, Saturn signals for the second phase to begin.
 
From their secret base in Veilstone, Team Galactic jams the entire city with a magnetic wave, disrupting everything from the communications grid to the medical equipment at the Pokémon Center. Using that as cover, they move in to steal the meteorites. Gym Leader Maylene's Lucario senses that something's afoot, so she and our heroes rush to the meteorite field and find Team Galactic ready to fly off with the meteorites.
 
Even with Officer Jenny as reinforcement, Ash and the gang are still outnumbered as they try to stop Team Galactic. While Brock's Croagunk faces down Saturn's Toxicroak, Team Galactic's minions release a swarm of Golbat. The Golbat hold everyone off—until Reggie and Paul's Electabuzz show up and Electabuzz teams up with Pikachu to unleash Electric-type attacks. The tide turns and Pikachu helps cut the meteorites loose, forcing Team Galactic to retreat. Another victory for the forces of good! However, despite the loss of the meteorites, Team Galactic's scheme is still proceeding as planned...</i>


The scene shifts to show a figure stepping out of a helicopter, revealed to be [[Saturn]], visiting the Veilstone Galactic Headquarters with a mysterious box in hand. He briefs the [[Team Galactic Grunts]] about what their mission is, and then leaves to go to the park where the meteors are held.
==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are preparing to leave [[Veilstone City]], [[Reggie]] takes them to see the meteors of the city. The gang marvel at where the meteors could have come from, as red, green and blue lights appear far overhead. Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash plans the next Gym to go to, with Nurse Joy suggesting Pastoria's Gym. Meanwhile, [[Saturn]] steps out of a helicopter and heads into the Veilstone Galactic Headquarters with a mysterious box in hand. He briefs the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} about what their mission is, and then leaves to go to the park where the meteors are held.


Meanwhile, [[Team Rocket]] are planning and singing about how they will steal the meteors, until James points out that trying to lift one, all 4 (Jessie, James, Meowth, Wobbuffet)would receive a hernia. They are interrupted by helicopters touching down, whilst others hover overhead. The scene cuts to Reggie, who is on the videophone to [[Paul]], and Reggie is informing him about how great Ash is, which annoys Paul. [[Saturn]] steps out of a helicopter, and gets out the box, and opens it to reveal the [[Spear Key]]. In the meteor's presence, the Cubic Key hovers and reforms into a different shape, and as this happens, the Meteor's all start glowing and release beacons of light into the air. BLots of notable people in Veilstone City, including [[Ash]], [[Dawn]] and [[Brock]], [[Maylene]] and [[Reggie]] all notice this. Saturn then radio's HQ to run the scrambling. The grunt on the other end complies, and communications and all technology (excluding vehicles and Galactic Equipment) across the city go down. This prompts [[Officer Jenny]] to dispatch forces across the city, whilst the gang head over to the hill. En-route, they bump into Maylene and [[Maylene's Lucario]], who informs them that [[Connally]] has gone to inform Jenny about what's happening.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is planning and singing about how they will steal the meteors, until [[James]] points out that trying to lift one, all four would receive a hernia. They are interrupted by helicopters touching down, while others hover overhead. In the [[Pokémon Center]], Reggie is talking on the videophone with [[Paul]]. Reggie comments to Paul about how Ash is a formidable opponent, which annoys Paul. Back at the meteor field, Saturn steps out of a helicopter and gets out the box, revealing it to be the [[Spear Key]]. In the meteor's presence, the cube-like key hovers and reforms into a different shape, and as this happens, the meteors start glowing and release beams of light into the air. Many people, including Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Maylene]], and Reggie, take notice. Saturn radios HQ to run the scrambling. The Grunt on the other end complies, and communications and all technology (excluding vehicles and Galactic Equipment) across the city go down. This prompts [[Officer Jenny]] to dispatch forces across the city, while the gang heads over to the hill. En route, they bump into Maylene and her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}, who tells them that [[Connally]] has gone to inform Jenny about what's happening.


Whilst this is happening, [[Team Galactic]] notice [[Team Rocket]], and the Trio start their motto, only to be interrupted by the nonchalant Saturn sending out [[Saturn's Toxicroak]], who blasts them a short distance with a [[Sludge Bomb]]. The gang arrive and suspect the Rocket's to be behind it, to the ire of [[Jessie]]. Toxicroak sends a [[Dark Pulse]] at them all, and Lucario quickly intervenes with an [[Aura Sphere]] which has no affect on Toxicroak. [[Jenny]] then arrives, and confronts and reveals who Team Galactic are. At this point, Saturn allows the many grunts to release their Golbat to distract the good guys, in order that the meteors can continue to be lifted. The gang struggle with the Golbat, until Reggie arrives with [[Paul's Electabuzz] to help in the fight. Whilst the fight is going on, [[Brock's Croagunk]] and [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] are battling, something which Team Rocket get in the way of and are blasted off. The gang dispatch a lot of Golbat, however, Electabuzz is surrounded by Golbat, until Pikachu uses [[Thunderbolt]] to dispatch them, and seems to ask if Electabuzz is ok. One of the Golbat, however, manages to let out what appears to be a dark pulse at Pikachu, which Electabuzz blocks. The attention turns to the helicopters, and the gang all stop the wires getting the meteors; Pikachu users an Electabuzz Thunder aided [[Volt Tackle]] and Lucario uses Aura Sphere to cut the wires and [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses Whirlpool to contain the meteors to protect them. Saturn sighs at the grunts telling him that it's time, and retreats. Pikachu and Lucario send off a Thunderbolt and an Aura Sphere respectively, but the helicopters are too far away.
[[File:Veilstone Meteors.png|thumb|100px|right|The meteors of [[Veilstone City]]]]
While this is happening, [[Team Galactic]] notice Team Rocket, and the Trio start their {{motto}}, only to be interrupted by a nonchalant Saturn sending out his {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}, who blasts them a short distance with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}. The gang arrive and suspect the Rocket's to be behind it, to the ire of Jessie. Toxicroak sends a {{m|Dark Pulse}} at them all, and Lucario quickly intervenes with an {{m|Aura Sphere}} which has no effect on Toxicroak. Jenny arrives, and confronts and reveals who Team Galactic are. At this point, Saturn tells the Grunts to release their {{p|Golbat}} to distract the group, in order for the meteors to continue being lifted. The group struggles with the Golbat, until Reggie arrives with {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to help in the fight. While the fight is going on, [[Brock's Croagunk]] and Saturn's Toxicroak are battling, when Team Rocket get in middle of two attacks and end up blasting off. The group take out many of the Golbat after a lucky shot from a combined electric attack by {{AP|Pikachu}} and Electabuzz. Electabuzz becomes surrounded by Golbat, until Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to disperse them, and asks if Electabuzz is OK. One of the Golbat, however, manages to fire off a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Pikachu, which Electabuzz blocks. The attention turns to the helicopters, and the gang turns their attention to the cables attached to the meteors. Pikachu uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, supercharged by Electabuzz's {{m|Thunder}} attack, Lucario uses Bone Rush to cut the cables, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to contain the meteors to protect them. Saturn sighs at the Grunts telling him that it's time, and retreats. Pikachu and Lucario send off a Thunderbolt and an Aura Sphere respectively, but the helicopters are too far away.


Ash apologises for not being able to apprehend them, but Jenny says that everyone is safe, as are the meteors so it's a job well done. Meanwhile, the scene finally shifts to the Helicopter, where Saturn discusses how their next plan is at the lake, presumed to be [[Lake Valor]], as it is the closest one.
Ash apologizes for not being able to apprehend them, but Jenny says that everyone is safe, as are the meteors, so it's a job well done. Meanwhile, in the helicopter, Saturn discusses how their next plan is at the lake, as Team Galactic flies further into the night sky. The next morning, Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maylene and Reggie before departing.


== Major events ==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and his {{AP|friends}} learn of [[Team Galactic]]'s existence.
* {{Ash}} decides to head for the [[Pastoria Gym]] next via [[Lake Valor]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} learn of [[Team Galactic]] and encounter them for the first time.
* Ash and his friends encounter Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}} [[Saturn]] for the first time.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Electabuzz]] settle their differences.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Electabuzz]] settle their differences.
* [[Reggie]] gives {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} back to [[Paul]] (offscreen)
* [[Reggie]] prepares to send Electabuzz back to [[Paul]].
* The cube Team Galactic stole from the [[Solaceon Ruins]] in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'' is revealed to be the [[Spear Key]], possibly needed to enter [[Spear Pillar]].
* The cube Team Galactic stole from the [[Solaceon Ruins]] [[DP060|earlier]] is revealed to be the [[Spear Key]].
* [[Brock's Croagunk]] starts a rivalry with [[Saturn's Toxicroak]].
* [[Brock's Croagunk]] starts a rivalry with [[Saturn's Toxicroak]].
* Paul prepares for his battle against [[Crasher Wake]].
* Team Galactic begins the development of the [[Red Chain]].
=== Debuts ===
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* {{p|Toxicroak}}
 
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* [[Brock]]
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Paul]] (screen)
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
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* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s
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* [[Team Galactic]] [[Galactic Grunt|Grunts]]


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Saturn]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} (many, Team Galactic Grunts')
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Starly}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Cherubi}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Stunky}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Budew}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Unown}} (flashback)
* {{p|Munchlax}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Shinx}}
* {{p|Shinx}}
* {{p|Cherubi}}
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Stunky}}
 
* {{p|Budew}}
==Trivia==
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Ash's Buizel]]
* This is one of the few episodes (if not the first) to feature a town map with high detail.
** This is also one of the few episodes to feature {{TRT}} reciting their {{motto}} off-screen.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the word "intergalactic".
* Music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used in some parts of this episode.
* When {{ashfr|the group}} meets [[Team Galactic]], {{Ash}} refers to the events in [[Eterna City]] when they tried to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] (''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''), and {{an|Dawn}} remembers the events at the [[Solaceon Ruins]] (''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''). Two flashbacks of those episodes are shown.


== Trivia ==
[[Image:ToxicroakdarkPulse.jpg|thumb|The possibly {{shiny2}} Toxicroak.]]
           
*Toxicroak may be the first {{shiny2}} Pokémon to be seen in the Diamond and Pearl series.
**However, there are many ongoing arguments in the fandom over this. Some people claim that merchandise depicting the alternate-color Toxicroak is evidence that the anime considers the alternate-color Toxicroak to be the normal coloration.
**It's interesting to note that the color of Toxicroak also resembles the coloration of Toxicroak's menu sprite.
*The dub title is a pun on the word "intergalactic."
*As Team Galactic made their escape, Saturn mentioned the [[Red Chain]] and that their next mission will be at one of the three lakes.
*It is possible that [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] is a giant Pokémon, due to its size comparison with Brock's Croagunk.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]]: [[Ash's Buizel]]
===Errors===
===Errors===
*When Brock mentions the events of ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', he says they were at [[Eterna City]] when really they were at [[Solaceon Town]].
* The flashback shown that Dawn refers to as also being Team Galactic's doing only depicts what Team Rocket saw.
*The helicopter light colours (Red, Green and Blue) could be considered a reference to the original games.
* Despite the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s throwing 36 {{i|Poké Ball}}s into the air, only fifteen {{p|Golbat}} appear.
* [[Officer Jenny]] says that they managed to get all of the meteors back despite the group only saving two.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, for unknown reasons, [[Saturn]]'s voice actor is switched during one scene.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


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|cs={{tt|Přicházejí Galakťáci!|Team Galactic Enters!}}
|da={{tt|Galactic på banen!|Galactic on the field!}}
|de={{tt|Galaktisch böse - Team Galaktik!|Galactic evil - Team Galactic!}}
|nl={{tt|De wereld van Team Galactic!|The world of Team Galactic!}}
|fi={{tt|Uusi maailma!|The new world!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La Team Galaxie !|The Team Galactic!}}
|it={{tt|Il ritorno del Team Galassia!|Team Galactic's return!}}
|ko={{tt|멋쟁이 패션! 그들의 정체는 갤럭시단!|Dandy Fashion! Their Identity is Team Galactic!}}
|no={{tt|Inn kom Galactic!|Along came Galactic!}}
|pl={{tt|Zespół G wkracza do akcji|Team Galactic goes into action}}
|pt_br={{tt|Entram os Galácticos!|Enter the Galactic!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Intergaláctico!|Intergalactic!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Galaxia en Acción|Galactic in Action}}
|sv={{tt|Galactic gör entré!|Galactic makes its entrance!}}
|ro={{tt|Echipa Galactică la Orizont|Team Galactic at the Horizon}}
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Enter Galactic!
DP069.png
DP069   EP535
ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！
Lovely Fashion! Their Name is Galaxy-dan!!
First broadcast
Japan March 6, 2008
United States August 9, 2008
English themes
Opening We Will Be Heroes
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Together
Ending 風のメッセージ
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 山田浩之 Hiroyuki Yamada
Assistant director 山田浩之 Hiroyuki Yamada
Animation director 夏目久仁彦 Kunihiko Natsume
Additional credits

Enter Galactic! (Japanese: ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！ Lovely Fashion! Their Name is Galaxy-dan!!) is the 69th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 535th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on March 6, 2008 and in the United States on August 9, 2008.

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Blurb

Before Ash and his friends leave Veilstone City, Paul's brother Reggie shows him the city's most famous sight: a field full of ancient meteorites that are considered the guardians of the city. Then it's off to the Pokémon Center to plan for Ash's next destination, the Gym in Pastoria City. All the while, Team Galactic prepares to execute the next stage in their grand scheme—Commander Saturn has come to town with the strange cube he took from the Solaceon Ruins, and the meteorites' presence transforms the cube into the Spear Key. With the Key now in hand, Saturn signals for the second phase to begin.

From their secret base in Veilstone, Team Galactic jams the entire city with a magnetic wave, disrupting everything from the communications grid to the medical equipment at the Pokémon Center. Using that as cover, they move in to steal the meteorites. Gym Leader Maylene's Lucario senses that something's afoot, so she and our heroes rush to the meteorite field and find Team Galactic ready to fly off with the meteorites.

Even with Officer Jenny as reinforcement, Ash and the gang are still outnumbered as they try to stop Team Galactic. While Brock's Croagunk faces down Saturn's Toxicroak, Team Galactic's minions release a swarm of Golbat. The Golbat hold everyone off—until Reggie and Paul's Electabuzz show up and Electabuzz teams up with Pikachu to unleash Electric-type attacks. The tide turns and Pikachu helps cut the meteorites loose, forcing Team Galactic to retreat. Another victory for the forces of good! However, despite the loss of the meteorites, Team Galactic's scheme is still proceeding as planned...

Plot

As Ash and his friends are preparing to leave Veilstone City, Reggie takes them to see the meteors of the city. The gang marvel at where the meteors could have come from, as red, green and blue lights appear far overhead. Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash plans the next Gym to go to, with Nurse Joy suggesting Pastoria's Gym. Meanwhile, Saturn steps out of a helicopter and heads into the Veilstone Galactic Headquarters with a mysterious box in hand. He briefs the Grunts about what their mission is, and then leaves to go to the park where the meteors are held.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is planning and singing about how they will steal the meteors, until James points out that trying to lift one, all four would receive a hernia. They are interrupted by helicopters touching down, while others hover overhead. In the Pokémon Center, Reggie is talking on the videophone with Paul. Reggie comments to Paul about how Ash is a formidable opponent, which annoys Paul. Back at the meteor field, Saturn steps out of a helicopter and gets out the box, revealing it to be the Spear Key. In the meteor's presence, the cube-like key hovers and reforms into a different shape, and as this happens, the meteors start glowing and release beams of light into the air. Many people, including Ash, Dawn, Brock, Maylene, and Reggie, take notice. Saturn radios HQ to run the scrambling. The Grunt on the other end complies, and communications and all technology (excluding vehicles and Galactic Equipment) across the city go down. This prompts Officer Jenny to dispatch forces across the city, while the gang heads over to the hill. En route, they bump into Maylene and her Lucario, who tells them that Connally has gone to inform Jenny about what's happening.

The meteors of Veilstone City

While this is happening, Team Galactic notice Team Rocket, and the Trio start their motto, only to be interrupted by a nonchalant Saturn sending out his Toxicroak, who blasts them a short distance with a Sludge Bomb. The gang arrive and suspect the Rocket's to be behind it, to the ire of Jessie. Toxicroak sends a Dark Pulse at them all, and Lucario quickly intervenes with an Aura Sphere which has no effect on Toxicroak. Jenny arrives, and confronts and reveals who Team Galactic are. At this point, Saturn tells the Grunts to release their Golbat to distract the group, in order for the meteors to continue being lifted. The group struggles with the Golbat, until Reggie arrives with Electabuzz to help in the fight. While the fight is going on, Brock's Croagunk and Saturn's Toxicroak are battling, when Team Rocket get in middle of two attacks and end up blasting off. The group take out many of the Golbat after a lucky shot from a combined electric attack by Pikachu and Electabuzz. Electabuzz becomes surrounded by Golbat, until Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to disperse them, and asks if Electabuzz is OK. One of the Golbat, however, manages to fire off a Shadow Ball at Pikachu, which Electabuzz blocks. The attention turns to the helicopters, and the gang turns their attention to the cables attached to the meteors. Pikachu uses Volt Tackle, supercharged by Electabuzz's Thunder attack, Lucario uses Bone Rush to cut the cables, and Dawn's Piplup uses Whirlpool to contain the meteors to protect them. Saturn sighs at the Grunts telling him that it's time, and retreats. Pikachu and Lucario send off a Thunderbolt and an Aura Sphere respectively, but the helicopters are too far away.

Ash apologizes for not being able to apprehend them, but Jenny says that everyone is safe, as are the meteors, so it's a job well done. Meanwhile, in the helicopter, Saturn discusses how their next plan is at the lake, as Team Galactic flies further into the night sky. The next morning, Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maylene and Reggie before departing.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

  • The flashback shown that Dawn refers to as also being Team Galactic's doing only depicts what Team Rocket saw.
  • Despite the Team Galactic Grunts throwing 36 Poké Balls into the air, only fifteen Golbat appear.
  • Officer Jenny says that they managed to get all of the meteors back despite the group only saving two.
  • In the Polish dub, for unknown reasons, Saturn's voice actor is switched during one scene.

Dub edits

In other languages



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Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP070 : The Bells are Singing! →
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