07x45 - Sky High Gym Battle!

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR Just moments away from his Fortree City Gym battle

Ash is quietly preparing

in hopes of earning his sixth badge.

The opposing Gym Leader he faces

is none other than Winona

the ingenious and resourceful Flying Pokémon Trainer.

How will Ash do against such a formidable opponent?

[instrumental music]

Oh, great sky above, I ask that you grant us wings.

Grant us your power to conquer

even the strongest of stormy winds.

And please, guide us to your great blue world

and let us share in its infinite power and majesty.

What is it that Winona's doing?

Some sort of pre-battle ritual?

I guess she believes the sky is like

a powerful God watching over her.

Pikachu, are you ready to win this and get our sixth badge?

[DETERMINED]

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Po-ké-mon ♪♪

ASH "Sky High Gym Battle!"

ZACHARY The Gym battle between Winona

the Fortree Gym Leader

and the challenger, Ash of Pallet Town

will now begin.

'Each Trainer will use three Pokémon'

'and the match will be over when all of either'

'Trainer's Pokémon are unable to battle.'

'Only the challenger will be allowed substitutions.'

Man, I just can't wait to see her first Pokémon.

Altaria, I choose you.

[APPEARING]

- Ah, it's an Altaria. - Yep, another Flying type.

POKEDEX Altaria, the Humming Pokémon.

Altaria glides up into the sky using its wings

like sails to catch rising breezes.

BROCK 'I hope Altaria's beauty and grace doesn't fool Ash.'

'It's part Dragon Type too, so it can be deceiving.'

Hm. Grovyle, I choose you.

[APPEARING]

What? Grovyle?

Ash should know Grovyle's weak against a Flying type.

BROCK 'He should. Let's wait and see.'

'He must have some sort of plan.'

And begin.

Here we go, Altaria, Dive.

[DIVE MOVE]

Now, Grovyle. Use b*llet Seed.

[b*llet SEED MOVE]

Dodge, then Peck.

[EXERTION]/[PECK MOVE]

Jump and use Dodge.

GROVYLE [DETERMINED]/[EXERTION]

[PECK MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Grovyle, no. - This is looking bad.

[WEAK]/[PROUD]

Good work. Now, use Peck again.

[PECK MOVE]

Quick, Grovyle. You gotta get up and dodge it.

[STARTLED]/[EXERTION]

[DETERMINED]/[EXERTION]

[EXHAUSTED]

I'm impressed with your Grovyle.

It's obvious from that quick reaction

you've raised it quite well.

But no one ever wins a battle on defense alone.

[grunts]

[FOCUSED]

This is not only ridiculous, it's embarrassing.

We managed to follow Pikachu all the way to the Gym

and then get lost on the way to the b*ttlefield?

It's preposterous.

When the going gets tough

the tough use Plan B.

- Huh? - Huh? We have a Plan B?

For youse two information, I heard it through the grapevine

that there's a buried treasure

underneath this here Fortree Gym.

These item finders will have us dancin' right to where it is.

- We'll be dancing? - We'll be dancing?

[instrumental music]

- Yay! - Yay!

♪ We're going dancin' dancin' dancin' whoo ♪

♪ Boogy on down at the disco Whoo ♪

♪ Dancin' dancin' dancin' Whoo.. ♪♪

I said we'll dance to the treasure not to the disco.

You use these rods to find underground water currents

like rivers and streams.

Wait, we've already failed at that bottled water scam.

And I only like to fail at something once.

These ain't water finders. They're item finders.

Why do you think they're made out of gold?

Come on.

They look like divining rods

and those things are just a bunch of Horsea hooey.

Not true, I looked it up in the latest issue

of "Consumer's Item Finder Quarterly"

and these beauties was rated number one.

With a money-back guarantee.

In writing?

Let me guess how much they cost.

[gasps]

- But worth every cent. - Right.

They seem to be pointing right down this hallway.

Alright, I knew they'd work.

[gasps]

JAMES There's a treasure down the hall.

- We're gonna have a ball. - These rods are divine. Whoo!

But too bad they weren't pointin' off a cliff.

[FRUSTRATED]

Alright, Altaria. Dragon Breath.

[DRAGON BREATH MOVE]

GROVYLE [PAINED]

- Grovyle, no. - Direct hit.

[PAINED]

[DETERMINED]

Good work. Now, use Dragon Breath once more.

[DRAGON BREATH MOVE]

Grovyle, dodge it now.

[EXERTION]

That's it, Grovyle. Now, just keep up that dodging.

[DETERMINED]/[EXERTION]

[FOCUSED]

I don't understand how Grovyle

could've taken those hits, but keeps on fighting.

Now, Grovyle, b*llet Seed.

[b*llet SEED MOVE]

Climb quickly, Altaria. Then use Dragon Breath.

[DETERMINED]

GROVYLE [SURPRISED]

[DRAGON BREATH MOVE]

Dodge that.

[EXERTION]

- Ah.. - Now, Grovyle's on top.

Grovyle, use Leaf Blade, go.

[LEAF BLADE MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Altaria! - Hm.

ALTARIA [STUNNED]

Altaria is unable to battle.

Grovyle's the winner.

ASH Grovyle, you did it.

PIKACHU [THRILLED]/[PROUD]

So, Ash was just pretending to run away

while waiting for just the right time to strike.

And since Grovyle's so fast and jumps so well

it was the perfect choice for Ash.

Okay so he did have a plan.

I must say, your strategy was excellent.

You caught me completely off guard.

Gee, thanks, Winona, but I'm not gonna forget

that this match is only just gettin' started.

WINONA That's true, and don't think

I part with badges from my Gym that easily.

I wonder what Pokémon Winona will use next?

Now, Pelipper, I choose you.

[APPEARING]

[FOCUSED]

[SURPRISED]

So she's usin' a Pelipper, huh?

Now, Grovyle, return.

Pikachu, ready to go?

[EXCITED]

[DETERMINED]

PELIPPER [FOCUSED]

- Ash chose Pikachu. - Smart.

Pelipper's got both Flyin' and Water type characteristics.

Yep, Pikachu's got the advantage for sure.

Hah! I figured as much.

You can start your attacks any way you'd like.

Huh? Okay if you say so.

Pikachu, use Thunderbolt.

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

Pelipper, use Steel Wing now.

[STEEL WING MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Alright. - What a powerful shot.

[STRUGGLING]

[DETERMINED]

Hold on.

No way. Pikachu's Thunderbolt didn't work?

It was super-strong.

[chuckles]

[DETERMINED]

[Jessie laughs]

We're steps away from our wildest dreams coming true.

[gasps]

- Right up there. - Yay!

- Huh? - Huh? An electrical treasure?

[screaming]

- Ow. - Well.

That was shocking to say the least.

JAMES/MEOWTH/JESSIE Huh?

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

It's the b*ttlefield.

And we didn't have to stop and ask for directions.

Time to put away those golden rods

and revert back to Plan A.

Check, but let's start things off right by setting the mood.

- Right. - Right.

Prepare for trouble and our favorite rhyme.

Make it double we'll save some time.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite all peoples within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

- Jessie. - James.

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

Surrender now, or prepare to fight, fight, and fight.

That's right.

[PROUD]

♪ We're gonna go get Pikachu ♪

♪ We're gonna go get Pika.. ♪♪

[screaming]

The rods, they were telling us that Pikachu's the treasure.

Worth their weight in gold.

Maybe fool's gold.

[FRUSTRATED]

JAMES/MEOWTH/JESSIE Team Rocket's blasting off again.

WOBBUFFET/CHIMECHO [PAINED]/[CALM]

- Was that a sh**ting star? - What?

PIKACHU [THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

Why aren't Pikachu's Electric Attacks affecting it?

[STRUGGLING]

That's right. Just wear yourself out.

Pelipper, use Quick Attack now.

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

PIKACHU [PAINED]

Pikachu.

[PAINED]

[DETERMINED]

- Of course. - Huh?

That Steel Wing Pelipper's using

is stopping Pikachu's Electric Attacks.

- 'Just like a lightning rod.' - 'Oh!'

So we've gotta get closer.

Pikachu, Quick Attack.

[DETERMINED]/[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

[DETERMINED]

Pelipper, use Hydro Pump.

[HYDRO PUMP MOVE]

[PAINED]

Hang on, Pikachu. Stand your ground.

PIKACHU [STRUGGLING]

[HYDRO PUMP MOVE]

Now what?

Got it. Pikachu, Thunder, go.

[THUNDER MOVE]

[PAINED]

Ah, Pelipper.

[PAINED]

[PAINED]

[STUNNED]

Pikachu and Pelipper are both unable to battle.

Whoa, look at that.

I thought Pikachu was gonna win for a second there.

I did too. But that Hydro Pump was too much.

- It was really strong. - Ah, Pikachu.

Are you okay, pal?

[WEAK]

You were awesome. Uh?

[chuckles]

[growls] We won't give up.

[wind howling]

WINONA Ash, on days that are so beautiful and clear like today

my Flying Pokémon and I are able to manifest much greater power

than we're able to in less perfect conditions.

'Those of us whose dreams reach towards the sky'

'are loved by the sky in return.'

Wow, I didn't know the sky could love you.

Here we go, are you ready to experience

another sky-loving Pokémon?

[DETERMINED]

A Swellow, cool. Check out those colors too.

- I've never seen one like that. - Neither have I.

'It's even more amazing than that Skarmory from yesterday.'

So you're gonna battle with a Swellow, huh?

Then I need a Pokémon with some real speed.

Grovyle, I choose you.

[APPEARING]

Use Leaf Blade. Go.

[LEAF BLADE MOVE]

[PAINED]

- That was fast. - And powerful too.

[ANGRY]

Swellow, quick. Use Aerial Ace.

Aerial Ace?

[DETERMINED]

[ANNOYED]

[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

Don't let that circling mess you up.

Jump first and then give 'em your Leaf Blade.

[DETERMINED]/[LEAF BLADE MOVE]

[PAINED]

[gasps]

Grovyle.

SWELLOW [DETERMINED]

[STUNNED]

Grovyle is unable to battle.

- Swellow wins. - Good job.

Excellent work, Swellow.

[PROUD]

So, Max, explain an Aerial Ace.

First, Swellow moves in on its opponent

while rollin' and flyin' all around.

Then it disappears for a second

right before launchin' into an attack.

Because Swellow's opponent can't see Swellow

it can't put up any defense.

That Aerial Ace is one tough attack to beat.

[AGREEMENT]

Grovyle, return.

You were great, now you can have yourself a good long rest.

Okay, time for my next choice.

Swellow, I choose you.

[APPEARING]

- I can't believe Ash's choice. - I know.

It's gonna be a battle of Swellow versus Swellow.

BROCK 'I would guess that Winona's Swellow'

'is used to battling like this.'

'But Ash's Swellow may be another story.'

I thought you might choose your Swellow, Ash.

Let's make this one for the record books.

Fine, I'm gonna command the sky

just like you do, Winona.

And I'm gonna get my sixth badge too.

I like confidence, Ash. Ready to go?

Yep.

[AWED]

[instrumental music]

Wow, I can't believe they're gonna battle from that high.

That's 'cause they're battling Flying types.

That's right, being that high helps both of them

keep a watchful eye on their Pokémon

no matter where they end up on the b*ttlefield.

'Of course, the downside is when you're battling up that high'

'the wind can play a huge role in what happens.'

'And that can make it just as demanding'

'for the Trainers as for their Pokémon.'

Now, Swellow versus Swellow. Begin.

Swellow, go. Wing Attack.

[WING ATTACK MOVE]

No, Ash. You're using the wrong attack.

- Uh.. - Go Swellow. Stay on course.

[DETERMINED]

[PAINED]

[chuckles]

[STRUGGLING]

Hey, what happened?

What happened to Ash's Swellow?

When both Pokémon are airborne

using Wing Attack can work against the attacker.

'The force of the attack made Ash's Swellow'

'lose its balance and go out of control.'

Try and pull yourself back together Swellow, now.

[STRUGGLING]

Perfect timing for this. Use Peck Attack.

[DETERMINED]

[PECK MOVE]

Swellow, better do something quick.

I was worried about this.

Winona's Swellow has had more mid-air battle experience

'and it's a lot better equipped for this sort of thing.'

- Swellow's gonna crash. - Now, Swellow, climb.

[DETERMINED]/[EXERTION]

- That was so close. - Too close if you ask me.

Go, Swellow. Hyper Beam, now.

[HYPER BEAM MOVE]

Dodge that one.

[EXERTION]

Hyper Beam, thirty degrees to the left.

[HYPER BEAM MOVE]

[PAINED]

Swellow, no.

Now, climb quickly then go into a Dive

and fire your Hyper Beam at fifteen degrees go.

[DETERMINED]

[STRUGGLING]

Swellow, look out.

[HYPER BEAM MOVE]

Now, Swellow, spin out and use Quick Attack.

[EXERTION]

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

Alright, let's use Aerial Ace.

[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

Uh..

[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Swellow, no. - Hold on.

I thought Aerial Ace was an offensive attack.

Yeah, but somehow Winona managed to use it for defense.

How'd she do that?

When someone makes full use of an Aerial Ace like that

they're almost unbeatable.

Unless Ash finds a way to stop that attack

there's no way he's gonna get that win.

SWELLOW [STRUGGLING]

Her Swellow is right on its tail.

Is she gonna attack with Aerial Ace again, or Hyper Beam?

You've gotta speed it up. Go to full speed and shake it.

[STRUGGLING]

Ash's Swellow just isn't fast enough.

Brock, you were right.

When it comes to this kind of battling

that Swellow's just too good.

[CONCERNED]

There's got to be somethin' we can do

to shut down that Aerial Ace once and for all.

Huh?

[gasps]

[DETERMINED]

Of course.

If we do that, I know we can win this.

I've got to compliment you, Ash

on making it this far in our Fortree Gym battle.

I'm afraid this is where it all ends.

Swellow, we'll use Hyper Beam and wrap this up. Let's go.

[HYPER BEAM MOVE]

Oh, no, it's all over. I can't look.

Okay, Swellow, this is it. Now.

Use Quick Attack and then after that use Dive.

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

Launch your Hyper Beam, go.

[HYPER BEAM MOVE]

[EXERTION]

[DETERMINED]

They're both headed straight for the ground.

What's goin' on here? Both of 'em are gonna crash!

[DETERMINED]

[Winona chuckles]

Pull up. I can't take it.

Now, Swellow, Aerial Ace.

[DETERMINED]/[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

Swellow, use Wing Attack and point it toward the ground.

[WING ATTACK MOVE]

- Ah! - Ah! Look at that.

Now, Swellow, this is it.

Wing Attack again.

[WING ATTACK MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Swellow, no. - Oh, yeah.

[STUNNED]

The Gym Leader's Swellow is unable to battle.

So, the victory goes to Ash from Pallet Town.

We did it.

Swellow, you were great.

[PROUD]

- Yay! - Ash won!

[THRILLED]

I didn't think Ash could pull that one out.

Shutting down that Aerial Ace Attack took serious skill.

Firing a Wing Attack at the ground to reveal

the position of his opponent in a curtain of dust

right as it was flying in, was a really smart strategy.

MAX And then, launching a second Wing Attack..

MAY It had bullseye written all over it.

Hard to see it through all the dust, but it worked.

Ash certainly has his own style.

[instrumental music]

WINONA Congratulations, Ash.

Here, this Feather Badge is proof of your victory

at the Fortree Gym.

[chuckles] Thanks so much, Winona.

'My sixth badge.'

[chuckles] Oh, yeah.

Our Feather Badge.

PIKACHU/SWELLOW [THRILLED]/[PROUD]

- Congratulations. - Great battle, Ash.

Totally and right through to the end.

- Thanks a lot, you guys. - It's true.

Using a Wing Attack like that with no fear

whatsoever of crashing into the ground was really impressive.

It goes without saying that you and your Pokémon

have developed a real trust with each other.

Thanks, but I've never seen an Aerial Ace

as good as yours,Winona.

Well, thank you, Ash.

But I just have one question.

How did it feel to be flying the skies?

[chuckles] Oh, yeah, it felt awesome.

NARRATOR After emerging victorious from an open sky battle

Ash manages to win his sixth badge.

Now, his dream of entering the Hoenn League

is closer than ever.

And we'll be there every step of the way.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Po-ké-mon ♪♪