14x07 - Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!

[bunniefuu]

(narrator) With his first Unova region Gym challenge

ending victoriously

and a Trio Badge safely in his possession

Ash now has his sights set on Nacrene City!

As he heads for the Nacrene City Gym

now accompanied by Iris and Cilan

there seems to be a pressing situation

that needs attention..

[stomach grumbling]

- Man, I need food and quick! - Pika.

So? Why don't we stop here for lunch?

- Yeah, good idea. - Pi?

- Okay, wait here.

I'll get things ready.

(Iris) Alright, guys. We're all set!

Fresh as fresh can be! Dig in!

Check it out! Wow does that look good.

Eat all you want!

Even though it is just a bunch of fruit.

- Okay, lunch here we.. - Okay, lunch here we..

- Hold on! Just a minute. - Huh?

- Huh? - Pika?

Is it ready? I'm starved!

Sorry for the wait! Here you go.

I pureed the fruit and made fruit muffins and cakes.

Wow! That smells awesome!

Now for the taste test. Mm.

- Yummy! Mm! - Pika.

Pikachu!

Only a kid would make such a big deal out of this.

Truth is, I usually only eat fresh fruit.

- Uh? - And how is it?

You know, Cilan, you're a master chef.

I'm so happy that you're enjoying it.

Wow, if I can eat delicious food like this every single day

maybe traveling with you two won't be so bad.

Yeah, she is right there.

Ash, you're more than welcome to have seconds

if you're still hungry.

- Sounds good to me! - Uh!

Hey, Ash! Save some for me too!

- Huh? Huh? Huh.. - Mm?

Uh, Cilan, excuse me. I, uh.. I don't see any seconds here.

- Pikachu. - Mmm.

That doesn't make sense.

There was plenty of food over here a second ago.

- I'm sure of it. - That's so weird.

Then what in the world could've happened to it?

Axew.

- Huh? - Ax?

There's something moving in the grass over there.

- Huh? - Huh?

♪ It's always hard when the journey begins ♪

♪ How to find your way ♪

♪ How to make new friends ♪

♪ But there's nothing you can do ♪

♪ 'Cause you got the power inside of you ♪

♪ It's not always black and white ♪

♪ But your heart always knows what's right ♪

♪ It's not about win or lose it's the path you choose ♪

♪ Let the journey begin ♪

♪ Pokemon ♪♪

(Ash) "Snivy plays hard to catch!"

- Huh? - Pika!

Hey, that's a Snivy.

It's one of the three starter Pokemon

you can get in the Unova region.

Wow. And I'm gonna catch it now!

Awesome! Alright, go, Poke Ball!

Aah! Oh, no. Not again!

Huh? Did you get it?

I sure did!

- Uh.. Oh. - Pika.

If Snivy went into your Poke Ball like that

it must be a wild Pokemon!

Yeah! She's right!

Snivy's a Grass-type.

I wanna catch that Pokemon for sure.

Okay, Snivy. I'm coming!

You're gonna be my Pokemon, no doubt.

There you are! Okay, Pikachu!

- Quick Attack, let's go! - Pika!

Pi-ka-chu!

Oh! It dodged!

Ash, Snivy are really smart and speedy Pokemon.

Not easy to catch.

Uh, looks like you're being made fun of.

What? Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

Pika!

Pi...ka..

Pika-Pika-Pi.

- Hey! What's up, Pikachu? - Ka..

Pikachu got hit by Snivy's Attract.

Attract, a move that causes infatuation in Pokemon

of the opposite gender.

Oh, boy. Ash, You don't even know that?

- What a kid! - Mmm.

Okay, it worked on Pikachu

so Snivy has to be a girl.

Snivy.



Pi. Pika.

Pikachu!

- Aah! Ugh. - Pika-Pi.

Are you okay, Pikachu?

Pikachu.

Snivy.

Sni...vy!

- Snivy got away! - Pika, Pika.

Hmm. Incredible!

Snivy's moves are really high level.

I wonder if it abandoned its trainer.

Huh? What does that mean?

Cilan said Snivy are intelligent!

I've heard, if they feel they have a really bad trainer

they'll leave them.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised

if this Snivy did just that.

[laughs]

Well if that's true, I want Snivy more than ever.

There's no doubt I'm gonna catch that Snivy now!

Pi-Pika!

Can't the two of you just calm down?

Iris, this is no time for calming down.

Pidove, go and find Snivy.

Pidove.

(Giovanni) 'I have some important information for you.'

(all) Huh?

That secret organization in the Unova region

is commencing operations.

They may in fact already be aware

of our presence in the area.

Be on your highest alert.

(all) Sir! Understood!

Sir!

(Giovanni) Transmission out.

Secret organization. Huh. I wonder who they are.

It appears that even headquarters

has no clear information regarding such.

Well, whatever the deal is we'd better be extra careful!

Right now, it is imperative

that we work to strengthen our offensive power.

And that means catching more Pokemon straight away.

Yup. That's for sure.

Mmm?

- Who's that Pokemon? - It's a Snivy.

- 'Yes!' - Sounds perfect!

Let's capture Snivy first thing!

- Meowth, it's up to you. - Like it should be.

Time to use Scratch!

How'd I do?

There's no way!

Snivy.

Snivy-vy.

Pikachu! Ugh! Aah!

Pidove.

[gasp]

Awesome. Thanks for finding Snivy.

Show us where!

Pidove.

Won't be long now, Snivy!

Okay, Pikachu. Let's step on it!

Pika!

(Pidove) Dove. Dove..

Snivy?

Snivy.

Snivy! I wanna battle you again!

Pikachu!

Oshawott! Oshawott!

Osha! Osha! Osha! Osha!

- Oshawott! - Hold on.

You wanna battle Snivy this time?

Osha.

- Okay. Go for it, Oshawott! - Osha.

Vy.

Sha?

(Ash) We're not giving up that easily!

Oshawott. Oshawott.

[panting]

Oshawott.

Sni.

I'm catching you this time. Just watch!

Oshawott.

Now, Oshawott. Water g*n, go!

Osha-wott!

Snivy.

Snivy.

Hey! Why is Ash battling using Oshawott?

Come on, Ash, don't you know a Water-type's

at a disadvantage against a Grass-type?

Axew-yew-yew.

Hey, not so loud!

Of course I know that, Iris!

Ash sure is an interesting guy.

It must be Oshawott's enthusiasm that convinced him.

Well...if you ask me

I think he isn't thinking things through!

Ax.

Pika.

Sni..

Oshawott. Dodge it, quick!



Way to go! Now, use Razor Shell!

Oshawott.

Sni-vy.

Oshawott.

- Pika? - Man. Not Attract again!

- Sni, vy! - Osha!

Oshawott, no!

Oshawott, return!

- Snivy, come back here. - Pi, ka!

(group) Who's that Pokemon?

(group) It's Snivy!

(Snivy) Snivy.

Vy. Vy. Vy. 'Vy.'

Alright, Pidove. Keep following Snivy!

Pidove.

Vy. Vy.

[trilling]

Please, why can't Ash just give up

and give it a rest already?

I've never seen anyone more stubborn.

I think the more correct word would be determined.

Vy. Vy. Vy. Vy.

Vy. Snivy.

Alright. Hop on board, Pikachu!

Pika!

[grunts]

Snivy's all mine!

Sni.

Oh. Ah!

Snivy, wait up!

- Aah! - Pika!

- Aah! - Pikachu!

- Vy? Sni! - Oh!

That was kind of scary. Pikachu, are you okay?

Pika!

Ugh! Oh!

Pi.

We're starting to sink!

Pikachu, quick. Get on my shoulders!

Pika! Pi!

Uh.. Ugh! It's no good.

- Pikachu, on top of my head! - Pika!

Just move. It'll be alright.

Pikachu!

Huh?

Hurry, Ash! Grab onto this!

That's great. Thanks a lot, you two!

Ash! We're going to pull you out!

You hang on tight, Ash!

[grunting]

Just a little bit more.

Thanks for getting us out of there.

Hey, Pikachu, are you doing alright?

Pikachu!

(Ash) Yes! That's a relief!

Sni.

- So, Ash. Still after Snivy? - You bet! 'Course I am.

Come on, Ash. Why don't you just give it up?

After all, Snivy isn't just going to let you catch it.

So accept the fact that it's not happening.

Although your determination is impressive.

Sorry, but there's no way I'm gonna give it up.

Snivy's as good as mine!

- Huh? Huh? - Huh? Huh?

Sni.

- 'Pidove.' - Sni?

Dove-Dove-Dove.

Snivy! Got you this time.

Alright, Tepig. I choose you!

Te-pig! Tepig!

Ash is using Tepig.

Well, Tepig is a Fire-type, so it has an advantage

over a Grass-type.

Hey, Ash, make sure Tepig doesn't get all

goo-goo eyed from Snivy's Attract move..

- Like the others did. - Axew!

Please! Don't you think I already know that?

Tepig, here's the deal.

You need to attack before Snivy uses Attract.

- Pika, Pika! - Alright. Use Ember.

Tepig.

Te-pig!

Sni.

Tepig?

Sni...vy!

- Tepig.. - Man, this won't work.

Tepig, return!

Snivy. Sni-Sni.

- Ugh! - Pika!

- Pidove. - Huh?

Pidove.

Okay, great. You wanna try it now?

Pikachu, let's let Pidove give it a shot!

- Pika. - Why did Ash stop Pikachu?

Because a Flying-type like Pidove

has an advantage over a Grass-type like Snivy.

But if Pidove can't deal with Attract

it'll turn out the same.

Pidove! Gust, let's go!

Pi...Pidove-Pidove-Pidove!



Sni.

Sni-vy!

Alright, Pidove. Use Quick Attack. Do it!

Pika!

[squawking]

Uh! Uh-oh!

Did it work?

Uh.. Huh?

[squawking]

Pidove wasn't affected at all.

You're right! Attract didn't do a thing.

Then of course that has to mean Ash's Pidove is a girl!

You're right, Cilan.

Snivy's Attract wouldn't work on a girl.

I'll bet you Ash knew that all along.

That's why he let Pidove battle in the first place.

Huh? That's pretty good.

He's better than I figured.

What do you know? So Pidove's a girl.

- Some lucky break. - Pika!

- Or not. - Uh..

Sni-vy!

Pidove, dodge it!

Sni..

...Vy!

Again!

Pidove-Pidove.

Alright. Pidove, use Gust.

Pi-dove-dove-dove-dove, dove-dove-dove!

Quick! Air Cutter, let's go!

Pi...Dove!

Use Quick Attack!

[cooing]

Sni.

Okay! Go, Poke Ball!

Oh!

One more time, Pidove. Use Quick Attack!

Pidove!

Sni...Vy!

Way to go! Pidove, use Air Cutter.

Pi...Dove!

It's starting to work!

Sni.

This is it. Go, Poke Ball!

Alright! I caught a Snivy.

- Pikachu! - Pidove!

(Ash) 'Snivy, come on out!'

Glad you're onboard!

Now together, let's you and I win the Unova League!

Snivy.

(narrator) And so, Ash again

sets his sights on the Gym Battle challenge

in Nacrene City

now with this remarkable Snivy

as his fifth Pokemon in the Unova region!

And as the excitement builds

the journey continues!