| Fighting Back the Tears!
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泣かないでヒドイデ！
Don't Cry, Hidoide!
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First broadcast
| Japan
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January 18, 2018
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| United States
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May 19, 2018
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English themes
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Japanese themes
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Credits
| Animation
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Team Kato
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| Screenplay
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関根アユミ Ayumi Sekine
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| Storyboard
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榎本守 Mamoru Enomoto
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| Assistant director
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榎本守 Mamoru Enomoto
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| Animation directors
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田之上慎 Shin Tanoue
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| 小林ゆかり Yukari Kobayashi
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| 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
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| No additional credits are available at this time.
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Fighting Back the Tears! (Japanese: 泣かないでヒドイデ！ Don't Cry, Hidoide!) is the 58th episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 997th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on January 18, 2018 and in the United States on May 19, 2018.
Blurb
After a day of shopping, Team Rocket encounters Mareanie’s first love and mentor, a Mareanie that still has feelings for its former protégé. Filled with jealousy, it evolves into a Toxapex and poisons James! In his poisoned stupor, James decides Mareanie should be with Toxapex instead of with him.
When Mareanie overhears this, its sadness causes it to run away. But Toxapex can’t bear to see Mareanie cry, and it challenges James to a duel to win Mareanie back. After what turns out to be an underwhelming battle, James is victorious, and Mareanie joyously reunites with him and the rest of Team Rocket!
Plot
Jessie is thoroughly enjoying herself in a boutique store, while the rest of Team Rocket watch on and dread having to carry her 'bargains' back home. Mareanie spots a Corsola horn necklace on a store stand, though as James explains they cannot afford it at the moment. The group leaves the store, with Jessie feeling stress free and overjoyed with her purchases. Jessie exclaims that shopping is her goal in life, though Meowth corrects her that they should be trying to capture rare Pokémon in Alola. Suddenly, they see a wild pink Frillish in the sea, which Meowth states is female. James attempts to capture her, but Mareanie attacks it with Spike Cannon which scares it away. James scolds Mareanie for attacking Frillish, making her cry. Meowth explains that Mareanie could not let another female have James, with Jessie adding he can't even forgive a lady for being jealous. James apologizes to Mareanie, who hugs his face and poisons him in her affection. When James collapses, they encounter another wild Mareanie, which is a different color.
Meowth believes that the male Mareanie is James' Mareanie’s first love. He and Jessie see the physical resemblance between the male Mareanie and James, and add that they are both unreliable and indecisive, much to James' annoyance. The male Mareanie hops towards James' Mareanie, only to receive a slap. The dramatic scene easily amuses Jessie and she asks for Meowth to translate the pair’s conversation. Meowth pulls out a curtained theatre box and uses pictures to tell a story about the two Mareanie. The female Mareanie was searching for love, and one day, she was about to be attacked by a Tentacruel when the male Mareanie intervened. James’ Mareanie then developed a crush on the male, which again intervened and threw the Tentacruel out to sea. After the male inquired, the female Mareanie admitted she was searching the beach for a Corsola horn; an item most of her friends had. The male Mareanie promised to find her one. However, days later, the Mareanie saw the male Mareanie giving a Corsola horn to another Mareanie. Out of jealousy and heartbreak, Mareanie never saw the male Mareanie again, until today.
Meowth overhears that the male Mareanie was just returning a Corsola horn to the Mareanie after she dropped it. He then presents James’ Mareanie with a Corsola horn, though she declines and goes to James, grasping his leg in affection. The male Mareanie becomes jealous and attacks James with Spike Cannon. Suddenly, the male Mareanie evolves, and James’ book confirms that it is a Toxapex. Toxapex surrounds James' head and poisons him; his new purple complexion makes him attractive to Mareanie. Mareanie is also angered by Toxapex's actions and charges forward to attack, though Toxapex quickly flees. Jessie and Meowth note James has been poisoned badly and just as they go to search for a doctor, Bewear appears from under the sand and takes them back to its den.
At Bewear's den, Jessie and Meowth are concerned that James has still not recovered. James' Mareanie has fetched some water for her Trainer. However, on her return she overhears that James has decided to let her go. James explains that Toxapex brought her a Corsola horn and evolved in her honor. James believes that Toxapex cares for Mareanie much more than he does and would make her happier. Meowth and Jessie rubbish the decision, though offer James their support in his time of ill health. Mareanie runs off, spilling the water bucket in the process.
That night, Ash, his Pokémon, Professor Burnet and Professor Kukui are walking along the beach. Ash then notices a sad Mareanie, sitting on a piece of driftwood, ahead and invites it back to Kukui’s house. Once there, she sits alone not wanting to be disturbed. Munchlax offers her a Pecha Berry to make her feel better, but Mareanie refuses. They believe that it is Team Rocket's Mareanie, and plan on returning her to them. Burnet finishes preparing a special meal for Mareanie, but she refuses to eat. However, Munchlax is interested, but Burnet reminds it that the food is for someone else. Ash laughs, noting Munchlax ate already. Mareanie looks over at Ash and for a split second is reminded of James.
Overnight Mareanie eventually drifts off to sleep and dreams of the good times spent with James. With the morning light shining, Mareanie wakes up and decides to take a walk on the beach. While walking, she is remains lost in her thoughts, only to be ambushed by a lurking Tentacruel. It propels itself out of the water, heading directly for her. Just before impact, James arrives on the scene and kicks the Tentacruel away. Mareanie is overjoyed, and jumps onto her Trainer’s torso. James hugs her and apologizes for the delay in finding her. Toxapex arrives on the scene with James promptly puts Mareanie down and pushes her forward. He explains that Mareanie will be happier with Toxapex, and pushes her further, though she refuses to budge. James eventually shoves her in frustration, causing her to fall into the sand. She picks herself up, only to see James with his back turned and walking away. Jessie questions his decision, whilst Meowth remains silent with tears in his eyes. James affirms his decision to release Mareanie, as he looks forward to poison-free days and uninterrupted Pokemon catching. Toxapex pipes up and strikes James with its Spike Cannon. Meowth translates its outrage, and clarifies that it doesn’t want to see Mareanie cry again and demands a battle. James sees Mareanie’s tears and agrees to fight Toxapex in honor of Mareanie.
The battle ensues with Toxapes launching a Spike Cannon, which James avoids. The rest cheer for James, who tries to attack but Toxapex dodges. Just as James gets his head out of the sand, Toxapex latches onto him and poisons him. Much to everyone's surprise, James resists the poison because of his passionate anger, claiming this is his evolution. The sudden immunity changes that battle into a fist fight, which Mareanie enjoys. Out of exhaustion the two concede and end the match in a draw. Meowth proclaims the two enemies are now friends. Mareanie thanks Toxapex for challenging her Trainer, until a wild Tentacruel attacks them. James intervenes, this time he grasps Tentacruel's two tentacles and swings it away. Toxapex gives a Corsola horn to James as a token of its gratitude. But the gesture only infuriates Mareanie and it chases after Toxapex who goes on to pursue James. With James and Mareanie now reunited, Mareanie embraces her Trainer and poisons him, again.
Ash wakes up to see Professor Burnet standing by the bare couch and asks her where Mareanie went. She subtly looks out of the window and assures Ash that Mareanie is just fine.
Major events
- For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.
Debuts
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
Who's That Pokémon?: Toxapex
Trivia
Errors
Dub edits
In other languages
Dutch
European French
German
Brazilian Portuguese
Latin American Spanish
Thai
