07x18 - All Torkoal, No Play

[bunniefuu]

So by going this way we'll hit Mauville City before Petalburg.

Hm. That's okay.

I wanted to go back and see

how Watt and Wattson have been doing. Great!

Plus, you told Wattson that you'd battle his Electrike

once it grew a little more.

- Remember? - Yep.

[gasping]

[CONFUSED]

Well, I don't see any city at all.

Ah. I don't get it. I was sure this was the way.

Oh, I knew taking all your shortcuts was a bad idea.

NARRATOR Anxious to reach their next destination

and Ash's fifth Gym battle

our heroes instead find themselves lost

and in a territory that looks none too welcoming.

What is it about guys and their refusal to ask for directions?

What's that?

[ANXIOUS]

MANGNEMITE/TORKOAL [ATTACK]/[PAINED]

Skarmory and Magnemite!

Why are they attacking Torkoal?

MAGNEMITE/TORKOAL [ATTACK]/[STRUGGLING]

[STRUGGLING]/[ATTACK]

[PAINED]

Don't worry, Torkoal. Pikachu and I are gonna help you out!

PIKACHU/TORKOAL [AGREEMENT]/[PAINED]

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ Every Trainer has a choice ♪

♪ To listen to that voice inside ♪

♪ I know the battle may be long ♪

♪ Winners may have come and gone ♪

♪ I will carry on ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will last forever ♪

♪ And this dream will never die ♪

♪ We will rise to meet the challenge every time ♪

♪ Advanced Challenge ♪

♪ Yeah this dream keeps us together ♪

♪ This shows that you and I ♪

♪ Will be the best that the world's ever seen ♪

♪ 'Cause we always will follow this dream ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH All Torkoal, No Play

[PAINED]

[PANICKED]

We're coming!

[CONCERNED]

[ATTACK]

Watch out!

MAX/MAY Oh, look out, Ash!

[STRUGGLING]

[PAINED]

Alright, Pikachu, give 'em a Thunderbolt!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[ATTACK]

Why would Magnemite

go and attack Ash like that?

[EXERTION]

[FOCUSED]

Oh. What was that?

TORKOAL [PAINED]

[gasping] Hang on, Torkoal.

We'll flip you over.

[DETERMINED]

BROCK/ASH/MAX/MAY Push.

[RELIEVED]

Torkoal, are you okay?

[UPSET]

[coughs]

[DAZED]

STEELIX/PIKACHU [ANGRY]/[STARTLED]

Now what was that?

[SCARED]

[gasping]

Where are you goin'? Stop!

TORKOAL [FRANTIC]

Somethin' strange seems to be goin' on around here.

Have you spotted the Twerps yet?

No, nothing yet.

Not unless they disguised themselves as rocks.

There's a Skarmory approaching.

Huh?

[ANXIOUS]

Alright, what's it saying?

It's sayin' to get outta here or else..

[screaming]

[ANXIOUS]

TEAM ROCKET We're blasting off already?

[EXERTION]

[groaning] Up the mountain, down the mountain.

And when are we ever gonna reach a real road?

May, we gotta cross through the valley.

It's better this way instead of goin' around.

Okay, fine, with whose directions?

I can appreciate your sarcasm, May

but this time I happen to know

we're going in the right direction.

Well, that will be a nice change of pace.

[ALERT]

[gasping]

- 'Magnemite!' - They're back!

[ATTACK]

[panting]

If it's a fight they want, I'll give 'em one.

Let's start with another Thunderbolt, Pikachu.

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[ANGRY]/[ATTACK]

[SCARED]

What could we have done to get those Magnemite so mad at us?

I don't know, but whatever it is

it looks like they're gonna keep on attacking.

Hey, May, why don't you get your Torchic out?

How would that help?

Because a Fire Pokémon should be super effective

against a Steel Pokémon like Magnemite.

I'm on it. Go, Torchic!

Come on now and help us out!

[APPEARING]

[EXERTION]

Ember Attack!

[EMBER MOVE]

[PAINED]

Yay, Torchic, good job!

[HAPPY]

Hey, Torchic, that was awesome!

These angry Magnemite and that Skarmory

attacking Torkoal for no reason at all?

Something strange is going on in this valley.

[expl*si*n]

What now?

MAX 'An expl*si*n! What happened?'

Come on. Let's go check it out.

[gasping]

I think it's that same Torkoal.

PIKACHU [WORRIED]

[UPSET]

[DETERMINED]

[SCARED]

[ATTACK]

[PAINED]

I can't just stand here and watch 'em do this!

Let's go help, Pikachu.

[DETERMINED]

Wait, Ash, Torchic and I can help, too!

[DETERMINED]

[gasps]

[PROUD]

What are you doing, Skitty? I didn't call you out.

[CONFUSED]

But think about it.

Skitty's Assist could be a big help.

Right, you could combine it with Torchic's Ember

for a double attack.

Yeah, I'll give it a try.

Alright, Skitty, use Assist now!

[STRING SHOT MOVE]

That's not right.

Hey, that's Beautifly's String Shot.

[STRUGGLING]

- But it's working. - Perfect.

The Magnemite can't move!

Way to go, Skitty. You showed them.

[PROUD]

[EXCITED]

But that's not even what you were trying to do.

It was just luck that it worked on 'em.

Who cares? It's the end result that matters.

Come on, guys, let's go!

Now let's really show 'em.

Go, Torchic, Ember!

[EMBER MOVE]

[PAINED]

[ATTACK]

[screaming]

- Oh, no! - She needs help!

Go, Pikachu, Thunderbolt Attack!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[PAINED]

[ANGRY]

Watch out, Pikachu!

Torchic and Skitty, help Pikachu!

[DETERMINED]

[DETERMINED]

- Huh? - Torkoal, no!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

[PAINED]

[STRUGGLING]

I can't believe how powerful that Flamethrower was.

Thanks for helping us, Torkoal.

[PROUD]/[TIRED]

[gasping]

ASH 'Torkoal!'

'That Flamethrower must have taken'

'all the strength it had left.'

DEXTETTE Torkoal, the Coal Pokémon.

Torkoal burns coal within its body to produce energy.

As a defense, Torkoal is able to release smoke

from its nostrils and its back to confuse enemies.

[WEAK]

With a little rest, it should be fine.

You're pretty tough, Torkoal.

[STRUGGLING]

But why would it have such a hard time against the Magnemite

when Fire Pokémon are supposed to have the advantage?

For one thing, it was outnumbered.

Four against one is a little unfair.

That right, Torkoal?

I'll bet you can handle just about anybody

when it's one-on-one, huh?

[ADAMANT]/[UPSET]

Huh?

[CONFUSED]

That means yes.

At least it got just you this time.

But I don't get why Torkoal went back at all

instead of trying to stay away from the Magnemite.

Good question, especially knowing

it was probably gonna lose again just like the first time.

Oh, well, at least now the Magnemite

will hopefully leave us alone.

BROCK 'Oh? I wouldn't count on that.'

I'm pretty sure this is the Valley of Steel

and that is not a good thing.

The Valley of Steel?

[CURIOUS]

I've heard of this place.

Right before we left the Pokémon Center

Nurse Joy told us to be sure and stay far away from it!

That's right, it's called that

because it's home to some strong

and very territorial Steel Pokémon.

As we already learned, they can be pretty dangerous.

That explains why the Magnemite and the Skarmory attacked us.

This Torkoal was probably attacked

just for getting lost here, same as us.

[AGREEMENT]

And I bet you they'll keep on coming after us

as long as we're in their valley.

Well, then we should turn back.

There must be another way to Mauville City.

Come on, we've made it this far. I say we keep on goin'.

[AGREEMENT]

Yeah, after all

we've got Torchic and Skitty here to help out.

What do you say, Torkoal? Wanna help us get through this?

We'd love to have your Flamethrower on our side.

[EXCITED]

Once again, I think that's a yes.

STEELIX [ANGRY]

There's that same sound again.

[STARTLED]

[SCARED]

Torkoal, stop!

It freaked out and ran away

just like it did the last time we heard that sound.

You know, I noticed something while I was treating Torkoal.

Like what?

It looked to me like

it could've been hurt by something else

other than the Magnemite and Skarmory.

[gasping]

Really?

Which leads me to believe

there's something much stronger out here in the Valley of Steel.

Something like what?

[WORRIED]

[ATTACK]

[screaming]

This is quite shocking!

Yes, I'm really feeling the burn!

I told you it wants us to leave!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[ATTACK]

[screaming]

TEAM ROCKET No, not again!

[groaning]

Ow! Could somebody tell me what's going on here?

[gasping]

[ANGRY]

Do you see what I see?

If you mean that very large Steelix, then, yes, I do.

That would be what I'm talkin' about.

Hey, I don't care how big and scary you might look.

Stop attacking or you'll get the wrath of Jessie!

[ANGRY]

[whimpering]

Say, Jess, uh

maybe we should be nicer to the enormous Pokémon.

You may have a point.

Well, let's show it how friendly Team Rocket can be.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[giggling]

So sorry, Mr. Steelix, I didn't mean to raise my voice.

A nice wax job will smooth it over.

And you'll be the shiniest Steelix in all the land!

La-la. Ta-da!

There, would you look at that?

All the other Steelix will be so jealous.

Oh, something ain't right here.

[IRON TAIL MOVE]

Nothing says thank you like an Iron Tail Attack!

TEAM ROCKET Ah! Strike three! We're out!

WOBBUFFET [AFFIRMATIVE]

[ATTACK]

[PAINED]

That's the way, Torkoal!

[PROUD]

Ember, Torchic!

[EMBER MOVE]

[PAINED]

[HURRIED]

Alright! We blew 'em away!

[HAPPY]

Let's go, Pikachu. You can lead the way.

[FOCUSED]/[SHOCKED]

[gasping] Ah..

Ash!

[panting]

MAY/MAY Are you alright?

Yeah.

Oh, man, that was a close one.

[gasping]

TEAM ROCKET 'This is gonna hurt!'

Can you guys tell what that is?

We're about to get a closer look.

TEAM ROCKET Help us!

Team Rocket?

JESSIE/JAMES Yes, it's us!

Out of the way!

TEAM ROCKET Ah! We're blasting off again!

Glad it was them and not us.

[AGREEMENT]

[screaming]

Oh, no! May, Torchic!

[screaming]

[grunting]

Whoa, Torchic, are you alright?

[SCARED]

ASH 'May!'

We'll get you back up here, just stay where you are!

Where does he think I might go exactly?

[CURIOUS]

- A Magneton! - That's not good.

[ATTACK]

Stop it! Ah!

[EMBER MOVE]

[PAINED]/[ATTACK]

[screaming]

Torkoal, blast it!

[ATTACK]

[PAINED]

Way to go! You scared 'em off.

[PROUD]

Hang in there, May, we're gonna help you out!

I'm losing my grip! Hurry, you guys, please!

[SCARED]

Alright, I've got an idea.

Torkoal, I'm gonna need your help.

[CONFIDENT]

This should hold.

Lower me down on the rope, then pull us all up

when I give the signal, okay?

- You got it. - Be careful, Ash.

Yep.

[grunting]

MAGNETON/PIKACHU [DETERMINED]/[WORRIED]

- It's Magneton again! - What?

[CURIOUS]

Pikachu, help us out!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[PAINED]

Hang on, I'm almost there.

Uh, uh..

Yeah. Now just let go of the branch and grab my hand.

[May grunting]

- 'Ah!' - Uh! I got you!

- Pull us up now! - Everybody pull hard!

[grunting]

[STRUGGLING]

[CURIOUS]

Not them again!

[ATTACK]

[ANGRY]

Thanks, Torkoal. Now it's up to us.

[grunting]

[grunting]

[CONCERNED]

[CURIOUS]

[ATTACK]

[PAINED]

Thanks for all of your help.

[PROUD]

Are you feeling okay, Torchic?

[WEAK]

Maybe you should let it rest

in its Poké Ball.

Good idea.

Yeah, and we should get out of this valley

as quick as we can.

[PAINED]

[STARTLED]

[PAINED]

[SURPRISED]

[ANGRY]

BROCK The road to Mauville City

is just on the other side of those trees.

So that shouldn't take too long.

So we'll make it out of this valley in one piece.

Yeah, and without seeing a Pokémon

any stronger than that Skarmory, after all.

Good thing. It was hard enough to cross.

STEELIX/TORKOAL [ANGRY]/[STARTLED]

- Ah. - There's that sound again.

[UPSET]

What's the matter, Torkoal?

[gasping]

- What's that? - We're about to find out.

[DETERMINED]

Uh, a Steelix!

So that's what we've been hearing all along.

[SCARED]

[SANDSTORM MOVE]

[PROUD]

It used Sandstorm to protect itself.

That's a giant Pokémon!

[UPSET]

ASH I get it now.

There was a stronger Pokémon Torkoal wanted to fight

and it was this Steelix the whole time.

Which also explains why Torkoal kept getting all excited

and tried to run off towards that sound.

[DETERMINED]

Don't look now, but Magnemite and Skarmory just showed up.

And just when we thought we were finally out of this dumb valley!

[UPSET]

[ANGRY]

So, Steelix, why'd you hurt my Torkoal like that?

Now it's you and I, Torkoal!

It's time for revenge!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

[DRAGON BREATH MOVE]

[PAINED]

[IRON TAIL MOVE]

Watch it, here comes an Iron Tail Attack.

[SCARED]

[PAINED]

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

[DETERMINED]

No way!

Flamethrower should have been super effective, but it wasn't!

[DETERMINED]

[STARTLED]

[STUBBORN]

Was it telling them to stay out of this?

I guess it wants a one-on-one battle.

Then that's what we're gonna give it. Right, Torkoal?

[AGREEMENT]

But that Steelix can take a Flamethrower Attack

without even flinching, Ash.

ASH 'Exactly!'

BROCK/MAX/MAY Huh?

Even though Torkoal must have known that

it still kept on goin' back.

That's how determined it is to defeat its archenemy

and win back its pride as a Fire Pokémon.

[DETERMINED]

Well, that's what I call burning for a victory.

[DETERMINED]

[EXERTION]

Alright, Flamethrower, one more time!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

[DETERMINED]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

I think it's probably using Dig!

- You're right! - So it could surface anywhere!

Flamethrower's really not doin' us much good.

I've gotta remember what Flannery was using.

Torkoal, now Overheat!

[OVERHEAT MOVE]

ASH Oh, yeah, that's the attack we need!

Here we go. Torkoal, Overheat!

[OVERHEAT MOVE]

Ash, remember, Overheat gets weaker every time you use it.

Better try and make your first shot your best shot.

I know, we'll make it count.

Be ready, Torkoal.

Just as soon as we see Steelix pop up, we'll hit it!

[AGREEMENT]

[thinking] So where are you, Steelix?

[DETERMINED]

[SURPRISED]

[CONFIDENT]

Alright, let's go! Torkoal, Overheat!

[OVERHEAT MOVE]

[PAINED]

[WORRIED]

- That's awesome! - Wow!

So that's an Overheat Attack.

[DETERMINED]

[STRUGGLING]

[DETERMINED]/[ATTACK]

Oh, no!

[DETERMINED]

BROCK/MAY/MAX Oh, no!

[PAINED]

Oh!

[EXERTION]

STEELIX [ANGRY]

[STRUGGLING]

[SCARED]

[ANGRY]

[DETERMINED]

[DETERMINED]

[EXERTION]

[CALM]

Hey, look at that. Steelix is leaving.

I'd say Torkoal gained back its respect.

Torkoal, you were so great!

PIKACHU/TORKOAL [HAPPY]/[GRATEFUL]

[groaning]

I'm assuming that means thank you, huh?

For our own safety, we might wanna stop complimenting it.

[AGREEMENT]

That was such a great battle, Ash.

You and Torkoal were working so well together

it's hard to believe that the two of you just met.

Yeah, it does seem like we make a good team, doesn't it?

[AGREEMENT]

[HAPPY]

What do you say?

How'd you like to come and be

a part of our group, Torkoal?

[EXCITED]

[groaning] Uh..

So that means yes, right?

I think we're gonna be great together.

Alright, I just caught a Torkoal!

[EXCITED]

I'm not sure exactly who caught who.

You know, I think Torkoal's gonna fit right in.

Alright, Ash, way to go.

NARRATOR Our heroes make it safely through the Valley of Steel

picking up a new friend along the way.

And now it's on to Mauville City

which will be the final stop

on their way to Ash's fifth Gym battle.

♪ I will carry on ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will last forever ♪

♪ And this dream will never die ♪

♪ We will rise to meet the challenge every time ♪

♪ Advanced Challenge ♪

♪ Yeah this dream keeps us together ♪

♪ This shows that you and I ♪

♪ Will be the best that the world's ever seen ♪

♪ 'Cause we always will follow this dream ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪