14x39 - Reunion Battles in Nimbasa!

[bunniefuu]

Nimbasa City.

Site of our next assignment.

Right, an assignment illuminated

with the joy of shining success.

(Jessie) 'Yes. Just like that brightly lit Ferris wheel.'

(Meowth) 'Which is almost as bright as our hopes and dreams.'

Right, and it's all for our beloved Boss.

So the Battle Tournament's going to be here in Nimbasa City!

Pika!

(Cilan) 'Home of the world famous giant Ferris wheel.'

Oh, wow, what an exciting city

for our next battle to take place.

- Yew! - Sure is.

And, I'll be sure to capture all the excitement on camera.

Do you know where the Gym is, Luke?

Gym? What Gym?

The Nimbasa City Gym, of course.

Uh, but this is Nimbasa Town.

(all) Nimbasa Town?

(Cilan) 'He's right, Nimbasa City'

'is still a fair distance from here.'

Nimbasa Town's been around a lot longer, too.

So, is that why they're holding the Battle Tournament here?

Yeah. It's sponsored by the Pokemon Battle Club.

Yes! What a great way to get warmed up.

Battle Tournament, here we come.

(Bianca) 'Out of my way! out of my way!'

- Huh? - Out of my way! Out of my way!

[all screaming]

- Aw! That really hurts. - Pika-Pi!

[all gasps]

Pika-Pi!

Oh! That's my friend Bianca.

Ah! It's Ash!

- Out of my way! - Aah!

Out of my way! Out of my way!

[screams]

You know, Bianca, you ought to be more careful.

I'm so, so sorry.

I was running to register for the tournament.

- Huh? - Oh, no!

You don't think I missed the deadline, do you?

Don't worry about it. We're about to go and register too.

All of you?

Well, what are we waiting for?

Let's move!

She hasn't changed a bit.

Huh?

Huh, why do I have a bad feeling about this?

Ax!

[sneezing]

♪ It's always hard when the journey begins ♪

♪ Hard to find your way hard to make new friends ♪

♪ But there's nothing you cant do ♪

♪ Cause you've got the power inside of you ♪

♪ Its 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) "Reunion Battles in Nimbasa!"

(Narrator) 'Nimbasa City, ahem

correction, Nimbasa Town.

Preparing to take part in the Nimbasa Battle Tournament

our heroes and Luke are joined by their old friend Bianca.'

I'm standing here at the Nimbasa Town Battle Tournament

where a steady stream of accomplished competitors

are arriving here on the scene, one by one.

A camera. Making a movie?

I'm making a documentary of the Battle Tournament.

A cinematic masterpiece.

Say, may I interview you?

- Excuse me. - Huh?

- I'm still over here. - Then, that means..

[laughs]

Huh? Zorua.

It's a Zorua.

I'd heard you could transform into people and it's true.

Aw, you're just so cute and fluffy.

Okay, I'm going to catch you. Go, Poke Ball.

But why?

You see, Zorua's my Pokemon.

How would you like to trade Zorua

for my super special Pignite?

You want to trade?

Relax. We'll ask Zorua.

Excuse me! Would you like to be my Pokemon?

Aah! Where are you going?

- Aw! - Look!

That must be the tournament registration booth.

- Sure looks like it! - Awesome! Let's go register!

Aah! Yeah, let's! Come on, hurry!

- She must take great vitamins. - Rua!

(Ash) Uh, Excuse me.

We'd all like to register for the Battle Tournament!

Rest assured, you've come to the right place.

You can count on me for all your tournament registering needs.

Don George, at your service!

They really all do look alike!

Indeed.



A pleasure to meet you all!

My pupil here has the registration forms you'll need.

Let's see, name, hometown and three Pokemon.

Who should I choose?

- Pika! Pikachu! Pikachu! - Of course!

I'll always need you out there.

Alors, so you're still using the same peppery Pokemon!

(Ash) 'Ah! It's Burgundy!'

Horrible! All your Pokemon are simply horrible!

You need to make a complete change

of your Pokemon right away!

You're entering the tournament too?

Bien sur!

You see, any bitter feelings are not towards you..

- Um? - But him.

The time has come for some sweet revenge.

But, Burgundy, you still seem so angry.

Are you a higher-class connoisseur yet?

Uh, not exactly,

but c'est tres unimportant.

I'll show you the stuff of a true connoisseurs maintenant.

Because it's now re-evaluating time

s'il vous plait!

[neigh]

Allo, bonjour!

Ash! Long time, no see!

[laughs]

You two are strong, but now

I'm gonna become even stronger.

When I do, let's battle once more.

Hey, Stephen, you in the tournament too?

Wow, you still don't say my name right, but so what?

You bet, I'm in!

- Alright! - I'm stronger than before.

See, since I last saw you my Blitzle evolved

into a Zebstrika.

Zebstrika, huh?

(Pokedex) Zebstrika. The Thunder Bolt Pokemon.

And the evolved form of Blitzle.

Zebstrika can be dangerous when angry

sh**ting lightning in all directions from its mane.

It is lightning-fast and when running at full gallop

thunder echoes through the air.

Zebstrika!

Hope we get a chance to battle each other.

- Yeah! - Pika!

(Georgia) 'I thought I smelled a dragon-type.'

Huh?

Huh, unless I'm battling against a dragon-type Pokemon

I couldn't care less.

- Georgia. - Iris.

Still got that gigantic head of yours.

Huh, I don't expect you to understand

an impressive hairstyle.

You think you're funny, but remember

I'm a first-class Dragon Buster

who will never lose to the likes of you.

- Just like a kid. - So what if I'm a kid?

- So are you. Huh? - Huh?

What's going on?

Oh dear, what a shame.

Even a Dragon Buster like me can't stand up to, Iris.

Ugh! What did you say to me?

Just like a true friend. Thanks Zorua.

[laughs]

You're more of a kid than I ever was.

You've always been that old?

[grunting]

She's on fire now.

Huh!

(Ash) 'Whoa, it's Trip!'

Hey, Trip, over here!

Well, if it isn't you guys.

Have you gotten any better, Ash?

[all gasps]

What a mouth.

Wow!

[cheering]

(Freddy) You're watching Nimbasa TV!

Welcome, I'm your host, Freddy

The Scoop Omartian.

So, let's start the festivities!

To get things rolling here's Don George

'from the Pokemon Battle Club sponsor of today's event.'

Thank you and welcome all.

As Freddy mentioned, I'm, Don George.

'Today's tournament winner will increase the base power'

'of their Pokemon by leaps and bounds'

'as he or she receives a beautiful'

'and extremely rare seven-feather'

'top-class drift veil wing set'

'containing health, muscle, resist, genius, clever'

'swift and pretty wings.'

'Best of luck to all of today's competitors.'

- I want it! - Yeah! Bring it on!

And now, on behalf of Nimbasa Town

and the Don George Pokemon Battle Club

it is my distinct privilege to get things rolling

with that old, familiar phrase.

Let the Club Battle begin!



(Freddy) 'Okay, ladies and gentlemen'

'take a look up on the big battle screen'

'because we're ready to reveal the Club Battle'

'first round matchups!'

'And the first battle will be'

'Georgia versus Silvester!'

I'm so ready for this.

Hey, Iris, the little kid.

At least this little kid has impressive hair!

You just make sure you don't lose too soon.

I want the joy of beating you myself.

Fat chance.

Uh, Iris? She's battling me, first.

'The second battle will be'

'Dino versus Omega!'

- Yes! - Piece of cake!

'And the third battle will be'

'Antonio versus Emmanuel!'

- I'm ready! - Okay, good luck!

'Battle number four is, Burgundy versus Ash!'

Aw, battling Ash will be like drinking a flat glass

of seltzer water!

I want to bring Cilan to his knees!

To make him pay for what he did to me

and we're looking at a big bill.

I can hardly wait!

'The fifth battle will be between'

'Trip and Cilan!'

What do you know, how nice.

I'll get a taste of tangling with Trip.

Facing off against a Gym Leader's fine with me.

'The sixth battle will be, Steffen versus Bianca!'

And I'm Bianca!

Are you Steven? Stephan?

Nobody ever gets my name right. It doesn't matter.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too!

'The seventh battle will be, Luke versus Scooter!'

What's with you?

I'm sh**ting a documentary about the tournament!

Hope you don't mind!

'And battle number eight will be, Iris versus Jimmy Ray!'

Wow! Wonder where he is!

Huh?

Uh-oh! That's my opponent?

So, let me hand the play-by-play over to Don George!

Wait! I'm the head of the Pokemon Battle Club

and you're the sports anchor. It's yours!

Alright, the pleasure's all mine!

'Begin the battle extravaganza!'

(group) Who's That Pokemon?

(group) It's Zebstrika!

Zebstrika!

(Freddy) 'Battle number one!'

'Georgia versus Silvester!'

The rules of this tournament state that trainers may battle

with one of their three registered Pokemon.

And no substitutions are permitted.

- No exchanges? - Okay.

Now it's time to make a plan!

Since when did you start making plans?

Alright, Iris the kid.

Time to watch and learn!

Georgia, bigmouth!

I may not have a clue who you are, Silvester

but I know you should beat her!

(Georgia) 'Beartic! You're up!'

Bear!

(Silvester) 'Joltik, come out!'

Joltik!

Bear!

- Huh? - Excuse me.

- Talk about a size difference! - So what?

The better for a quick finish!

Beartic, use Rock Smash!

Bear-tic!

Joltik, dodge!

(Freddy) 'Joltik, seems a little too fast for Beartic!'

(Don) 'Small and quick has its advantages!'

- Joltik! - Now, Thunderbolt!

Jol-tik!

Beartic, no!

- Jol-tik. - Joltik!

Joltik's unable to battle,

Beartic's, the winner!

(Freddy) 'So, the winner of the match is, Georgia!'

What did you think of that, dragon-type lover, Iris?

All hail the Dragon Buster!

Georgia's even a littler kid than I thought!

Axew!

(Freddy) 'Battle number two, Dino versus Omega!'

- Ah! - 'Patrat is unable to battle!'

'Deerling's the winner, and the winner of the match is, Dino.'

'Battle number three, Antonio versus Emmanuel!'

Scolipede, Poison Sting!

Tranquill, Sky Attack!

Tran-quill!

- Scolipede! - Sorry, pal.

Tranquill.

'Scolipede is unable to battle! Tranquill wins!'



'And the winner of the match is, Antonio!'

'Up next, battle number four'

'Burgundy versus Ash!'

Okay! It's about time!

- 'Ash?' - Huh?

The last time I had a battle with, Burgundy

she used Dewott and Sawsbuck.

Who will you use? Tepig, or Snivy?

Or Pikachu?

I've got somebody else I've been wanting to try out!

Pikachu. I'm saving you for later, buddy!

Pikachu!

Wait, Ash, don't go yet!

He didn't say which Pokemon he wants to try out.

[laughs] One can never say

which recipe, Ash, will follow.

I'm totally psyched to see, Ash, in action once again!

Yeah, me too. Me too!

One thing I know. It'll be a mess, for sure.

Nah, it'll be exciting!

Burgundy! Let's give them a good show!

All I care about is beating that arrogant connoisseur, Cilan!

You? Like buying a day-old baguette.

Look, all I want to do is to win

then head straight to the Nimbasa City Gym

and win there as well!

You and your silly old dreams!

Well, maybe after I beat you now, you'll think again about

a total Pokemon replacement.

Not that again!

Alors! Come on out, Stoutland! Plus vite!

Stoutland!

Bonjours! It's re-evaluating time!

S'il vous plait!

The compatibility between me and Stoutland is perfection!

Stoutland!

(Pokedex) Stoutland. The Big-Hearted Pokemon.

And the evolved form of Herdier.

Stoutland is very wise

and is skilled in rescuing people stranded

in the mountains, or at sea.

Stoutland's quite strong.

I wonder what Pokemon, Ash, wants to try out.

Okay! Here goes!

Palpitoad! I choose you!

Palp!

[all gasps]

Palpitoad! An interesting choice.

Stoutland is a normal-type while Palpitoad is both

a water and ground-type, I think this will add up

to a most exciting match.

Oh. Did you do a full Pokemon exchange?

Whatever, your new Pokemon has an unpleasant muddy aroma.

I didn't exchange a thing! I caught a Palpitoad, get it?

Huh!

This is our first battle together.

I thought it'd be a good chance to see how we work as a team!

You've got more courage than I thought if you're using

a tournament battle with a connoisseurs as a test.

So, let's see your specialty du jour!

Okay. Let's go! Palpitoad, Mud Shot!

Pal-pi-toad!

And Palpitoad's Mud Shot scores a direct hit!

How rude, covering Stoutland's face with mud.

Stoutland, use Tackle!

Tackle! And Palpitoad's hit hard!

Tres bien, n'est pas?

Alors, Thunder Fang!

Palpitoad seems unfazed by that powerful electric field!

The reason for that is Palpitoad's part ground-type.

Using an electric-type attack against Palpitoad

was a big mistake.

I know, merci! Now, Stoutland, Ice Fang!

- Oh, no! - This is bad!

Palpitoad's been frozen and can't move.

He's finished.

- Come on, Ash! - You've got to do something!

- Would he? Could he lose? - Pika! Pika!

There's nothing like a frozen dessert served up

by gourmet chef Stoutland!

And for you two, it's all on the house!

Oh, yeah? Palpitoad, Supersonic!

Ash did it!

It worked! Did it work?

Ash and Palpitoad are a great match.

Pika!

I wouldn't celebrate yet over a teensy move like that.

Stoutland, use Tackle!

Stoutland! Stoutland! Stoutland! Stoutland!

Maintenant!

Fire Fang, plus vite!

Not this time! Use Mud Shot!

Vite, Stoutland, spit it out!

Alright! Palpitoad, Hydro Pump!

Stoutland?

'C'est impossible!'

Stoutland is unable to battle!

Palpitoad wins!

And that means Ash wins the match!

[cheering]



- You were great, Palpitoad! - Palpitoad!

Cher, Stoutland.

Like the scent of a Lillipup soaked by the rain.

He did it! He did it! He did it! He did it! Yay!

Nah! That was just a lucky break!

- Pikachu! Pikachu! - Axew! Axew!

Yes! What a debut for Palpitoad!

You're next, Cilan.

Right, and as a Pokemon connoisseur

my performance must be even tastier than Ash's.

Zorua?

Something wrong, Bianca?

I haven't seen Zorua anywhere!

Georgia, how about you?

Zorua's over there? Thank you! Zorua! Zorua!

Excuse me. That happens to be my face, not yours.

I guess Zorua must like the way you look, Georgia!

(Freddy) 'And now, hold on to your seats'

'for our fifth battle.' It's Trip versus Cilan!'

So, Don George, how do you see this battle shaping up?

The fact is, Cilan is one of the Gym Leaders

of the Striaton Gym which means

he's going to be one tough opponent.

(Narrator) 'And so, Ash has made it past his first battle

in the Nimbasa Town Pokemon Club Battle tournament!

Now, with the battle between, Cilan and Trip

about to get underway, one can't help but wonder

who will be the ultimate victor in this exciting test

of skills and wills, as the tournament continues!

[theme music]