DP081

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DP081   灼熱のヒコザル! The Scorching Hikozaru!

First broadcast Japan May 29, 2008 United States

English themes Opening Ending

Japanese themes Opening Together (2008) Ending 風のメッセージ (PokaPoka Version)

Credits Animation Team Iguchi Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane No additional credits are available at this time.

(Japanese: 灼熱のヒコザル! The Scorching Hikozaru!) is the 81st episode of Diamond & Pearl. It is scheduled to air in Japan on May 29, 2008.

Ash and Co. are running after Gligar who has been blown away by a gust, and promptly run into Paul. After a huge argument about their different ways of treating Pokémon, Ash challenges Paul to a battle...

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Synopsis

The episode begins with Ash facing off against Dawn in a training match, while Brock and his Pokemon watch on. Ash commands Pikachu, Buizel, and Turtwig, while Dawn commands Piplup, Staravia, and Hikozaru.

After the training session, Ash's Gligar gets excited and hugs Ash, but ends up knocking him down. Brock offers a training match of his Sudowoodo VS Ash's Gligar, to calm his excitement.

A strong wind blows Gligar onto Team Rocket's air balloon, sending them flying.

The scene changes to Paul and his Electabuzz shocking Drapion. Gligar falls from the sky, right in front of Paul. Ash's Staravia leads Ash and co. to Gligar...and Paul.

Paul insults Ash's performance in the Mikuri Cup and Ash becomes angry. He criticizes Paul for his harsh training methods. They reflect on Champion Cynthia's helpful advice back at Amity Square. Paul begins to walk away from Ash and co. and Chimchar yells at Paul.

Ash and Paul agree to a battle. Dawn uses the Coin Toss option on her Poketch. Ash wins the toss and picks Gligar to fight in his debut battle. Paul chooses Gliscor.

Characters

Humans

• Ash Ketchum
• Brock
• Dawn
• Jessie
• James
• Paul

Pokémon

• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Turtwig (Ash's)
• Chimchar (Ash's)
• Buizel (Ash's)
• Gligar (Ash's)
• Ursaring (Paul's)
• Gliscor (Paul's)

Trivia

Dub edits

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