12x37 - Challenging a Towering Figure!

[bunniefuu]

PERSON A, [MALE]: Well, if it isn't Palmer.

Hey, long time no see! How long you been back?

PERSON B, [FEMALE]: We've been hearing about what you're up to!

PERSON C, [FEMALE]: We can't wait for tomorrow...

It's going to be great!

ASH: Wow, Palmer,

it looks like you're pretty famous around here!

PIKACHU: [IMPRESSED]

PALMER: It's what you've waited for Twinleaf Town.

Because Palmer...

PALMER: has returned!

PALMER: Dragonite go!

DRAGONITE: [EXCITED]

ASH: Dragonite? That's what I call cool!

BROCK: Hey who's that?

BARRY: Looks like someone's a bit slow on the uptake,

because that's none other than Palmer, my dad!

BROCK: Your dad?

PERSON A: Wow, look at how big Dragonite's gotten!

PERSON B: I remember the days when those two

were the tops of Twinleaf Town!

ASH: Tops?

ASH: Wait! Palmer, I want to challenge you to a battle, now!

PIKACHU: [EAGER]

DAWN: Look out, Ash! I challenge you, too!

BARRY: Hold the phone!

If anyone's going to battle dad, it's going to be me!

ASH: Yeah, why's that?

PIKACHU: [INDIGNANT]

BARRY: Whoa, you don't know?

For your information, the winner of tomorrow's Battle Challenge

will face off against my dad, Palmer!

BARRY: See, the fact is my dad is none other than

one of the Frontier Brains in the Sinnoh Battle Frontier!

BARRY: He runs the awesome Battle Tower arena!

BARRY: Everybody calls him the Tower Tycoon!

ASH: Wow, so you're a Frontier Brain, huh?

PIKACHU: [IMPRESSED]

PALMER: Guilty as charged! That's correct!

And tomorrow only one person will be battling against me!

PALMER: I'm looking forward to it!

ASH: All right!

Looks like I'm going to be taking on a Frontier Brain!

PIKACHU: [CONFIDENT]

NARRATOR: As the Twinleaf Festival

rapidly draws to a close,

the air is crackling with the anticipation

of seeing just how a Frontier Brain battles!

Sometimes it's hard to know,

Which way you're supposed to go.

But deep inside, you know you're strong.

If you follow your heart, you can't be wrong.

Stand up! [Stand up!]

For what is right.

Be brave!

Get ready to fight.

Hold on! [Hold on!]

We're friends for life.

And if we come,

together as one,

Complete the quest, that we've begun,

We will win the battle!

Galactic Battles! Pokémon!

PIKACHU: [DELIGHTED]

PIPLUP: [DELIGHTED]

JOHANNA: So did you get to meet Palmer, Dawn?

DAWN: I never realized Barry had such an impressive dad!

DAWN: Hey, and Ash,

isn't it totally exciting to think either one of us might

actually get to battle with him tomorrow?

ASH: Yeah, it's going to be either you or me!

DAWN: You're going down!

BROCK: I'm entering, too!

ASH: Whoa, you are?

BROCK: Why not? Now keep in mind after all this is a festival.

What do you say Croagu-

BROCK: unk?

JOHANNA: All right, eat up, everyone!

You'll need your strength tomorrow!

ASH, DAWN, BROCK: Thank you!

JOHANNA: Twinleaf Festival-goers!

JOHANNA: Since today is the final day

of the Twinleaf Festival,

I have but one request for each and every one of you

to get in there and give it all you've got!

GLAMEOW, UMBREON: [EXCITED]

DAWN: Wow! Mom's the coolest!

PIPLUP: [IMPRESSED]

ASH: No doubt she was a top coordinator!

PIKACHU: [IMPRESSED]

BROCK: Yeah! She's something all right...

JOHANNA: I'm proud to say, thanks to you,

our festival's been a rousing success!

So on behalf of my fellow event planners,

I'd like to thank you all!

IZZY: Johanna's the definition of the word "nice!"

CARA: Yup! She's a sweetheart all right...

JOHANNA: And now! Ladies and Gentlemen,

it's time for the last event

that I'm sure you've all been excitedly anticipating!

Introducing our very special guest,

the one and only Tower Tycoon Palmer!

JOHANNA: Palmer?

JOHANNA: Palmer?

PALMER: Great!

PALMER: They're sublime! Incredible! I'll take them all!

JAMES: Yay! Hard work can pay off!

MEOWTH: Nothing like sweet nothings from a Tycoon!

WOBBUFFET: [AFFIRMATIVE]

MIME JR.: [MIMICKING]

ASH: Hey, Palmer?

DAWN: Where are you?

PIKACHU: [URGENT]

ASH: There you are!

BARRY: Hey, dad!

PALMER: Oh! Is something wrong?

BARRY: Come on!

PALMER: Wait! Here! Just try these Octillery snacks.

They're great!

BROCK: This isn't a great time to eat!

DAWN: You sure your father's a real champion?

BARRY: Believe it or not, yes!

BARRY: [SURPRISED]

JOHANNA: Palmer,

please kindly report to the battle area a.s.a.p!

The Battle Challenge is starting!

PALMER: Now how could I have forgotten? I blew it this time!

Here! A little gift for you!

ASH: Uh, thanks!

PALMER: Best Octillery snacks ever!

Keep up the good work!

JESSIE, JAMES, MEOWTH: Aye-aye, sir!

BARRY: Let's book!

PIKACHU, PIPLUP: [URGENT]

JAMES: A Top Tycoon coo!

MEOWTH: Wahoo! We'll make sacks of them snacks!

JESSIE: Snack specialists!

JAMES: Which will fill their tummies and our wallets!

MIME JR.: [EXCITED]

WOBBUFFET: [AFFIRMATIVE]

JOHANNA: And now, what you've all been waiting for!

JOHANNA: Because it really is the time for you to join me

in welcoming a real Sinnoh Battle Frontier Brain!

The Battle Tower Battle Tycoon,

you know him, you love him, Palmer!

JOHANNA: We're so honored that you agreed to join us

in today's exciting Twinleaf Festival event, thanks!

PALMER: The Twinleaf Festival is a great tradition, and so,

the honor is mine!

PALMER: For today,

the great Twinleaf Town is home to the Battle Tower!

DAWN: Whoa! Look at him work the crowd!

BROCK: If you ask me,

I'd guess it's all part of being a Frontier Brain!

JOHANNA: And now,

let's go over the simple Battle Challenge rules!

JOHANNA: The competition is open to all

who consider themselves Trainers!

JOHANNA: Our event will be conducted in tournament format,

and whoever emerges victorious

will have the honor of facing off against Palmer!

ASH: Oh man, I'm getting psyched!

That battle against Palmer is as good as mine!

BARRY: Yeah, dream on Ash!

When it comes to winning, it's Barry all the way!

DAWN: All right, you two!

You may be rivals but don't you count us out!

PIPLUP: [INDIGNANT]

BROCK: Us, either!

HAPPINY: [EXCITED]

JOHANNA: And in addition to the privilege of battling Palmer,

the winner of this challenge will be presented with this:

JOHANNA: the beautiful gold trophy crafted

right here in Twinleaf Town!

PALMER: All right then.

We'll soon know whom this trophy will belong to.

And may the very best challenger win!

JOHANNA: Now, please allow me to introduce our judge:

helping with the festival from the start.

Say hello to Mr. Sayer!

JESSIE: Sayer! Who knew?

JAMES: Then he doesn't just judge us!

MEOWTH: Guess if you got it spread it around!

WOBBUFFET: [SURPRISED]

JOHANNA: All right, let's get the fun times started!

Prepare for the Twinleaf Town edition of the Battle Tower!

DAWN: I lost! Somebody's really going to get fined!

PIPLUP: [PLAYFUL]

BARRY: Oh funny!

Look, I was supposed to be challenging my dad!

Ash, it's fine time!

JOHANNA: And the winner of today's Challenge is

Ash Ketchum!

So let's give a big round of applause to Ash...

here all the way from Pallet Town in Kanto!

Sinnoh League Challenger Ash!

ASH: Thank you! Thanks a lot everybody!

JESSIE: I'll be! The Twerp got lucky again

JAMES: Not luck... he slayed them!

WOBBUFFET: [AFFIRMATIVE]

MEOWTH: Knock off the commentary and start snack hawking!

JOHANNA: Okay! As you all know,

this is only the beginning for Ash

as he prepares for a new challenge!

So now let's hear a word from his next opponent,

Tower Tycoon Palmer!

PALMER: This Battle marks the Twinleaf Festival's end!

Soon Ash, you'll show me just what you're made of!

ASH: You bet! So don't go easy on me Palmer!

PALMER: Don't worry! Now, Rhyperior... go!

RHYPERIOR: [CHALLENGING]

ASH: That Pokémon's huge!

PIKACHU: [INCREDULOUS]

BARRY: Whoa, there it is!

BARRY: Rhyperior!

POKEDEX: Rhyperior. The Drill Pokémon,

and the evolved form of Rhydon.

Rhyperior can concentrate strength in its body and expand,

causing the stone in its hand to launch.

PALMER: Never have I met a match for my Rhyperior,

as Battle Tower challengers fall in defeat!

PALMER: Now, you shall experience its strength!

ASH: Okay, Rhyperior's a Ground and a Rock-type,

and both types weigh a lot!

That's got to mean speed would be important to beat it.

But so far all the other Gym Leaders I've challenged

have been ready to take on challengers

that know about their weak points...

ASH: Palmer's got to have a strategy

to handle quick opponents...

ASH: So I'm going to mix things up like this!

Grotle, I choose you!

GROTLE: [EXCITED]

ASH: Grotle you can do this!

There's no way that Rhyperior's going to be as strong

as you are!

DAWN: I thought Buizel would've been his first choice

PIPLUP: [SURPRISED]

BROCK: Well, I sure didn't see brawn against brawn

in the cards!

BARRY: Man, what's Ash doing?

The last thing he should do is underestimate dad's Rhyperior!

SAYER: The one-on-one battle between Palmer and Ash

from Pallet Town will now begin!

SAYER: Neither side will be allowed to exchange Pokémon!

SAYER: First move goes to the challenger!

SAYER: All right then, battle begin!

ASH: Now, Grotle. Energy Ball, let's go!

GROTLE: [ENERGY BALL MOVE]

JOHANNA: And it's a direct hit by Grotle!

GROTLE: [PLEASED]

ASH: Yes!

JOHANNA: It did nothing! Rhyperior looks fine!

GROTLE: [SHOCKED]

ASH: What the...

DAWN: Rhyperior's a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon,

so Grotle's att*cks should work really well.

I don't understand it!

BARRY: Then listen up! Rhyperior's Solid Rock Ability!

It limits the damage caused by any att*cks it's weak against!

PALMER: Ash that's quite an Energy Ball Grotle's got there

which shows me that

you've clearly raised your Pokémon well!

PALMER: That said...

to Rhyperior it was little more than a cool breeze!

GROTLE: [FIERCE]

PALMER: All right,

let's really get things moving with Rock Polish!

RHYPERIOR: [ROCK POLISH MOVE]

ASH: Grotle, Razor Leaf!

GROTLE: [RAZOR LEAF MOVE]

RHYPERIOR: [EXERTION]

PIKACHU: [SHOCKED]

ASH: How'd Rhyperior move so fast?

BROCK: Since Rock Polish increases a Pokémon's speed,

things aren't really looking all that good for Grotle right now.

BARRY: Told you!

Don't underestimate Dad's Rhyperior, okay?

PALMER: Sandstorm, go!

RHYPERIOR: [AGGRESSIVE]

RHYPERIOR: [SANDSTROM MOVE]

GROTLE: [STRUGGLING]

ASH: Hang on!

PIKACHU: [ENCOURAGING]

JOHANNA: And Rhyperior's Sandstorm

keeps on keeps on keeping on, as Grotle's surrounded by it!

PALMER: Rock Wrecker, now!

RHYPERIOR: [AFFIRMATIVE]

RHYPERIOR: [ROCK WRECKER MOVE]

GROTLE: [PAINED] / [STRUGGLING]

JAMES: The Twerp's getting tousled...

MEOWTH: Octillery Snacks!

JESSIE: Yeah. Rhyperior's hammering hard...

MEOWTH: If you two punks don't put a cork in that

worthless chit chat and start selling snacks,

I'll hammeryour tousles!

WOBBUFFET: [FRUSTURATED AFFIRMATIVE]

JOHANNA: And Rhyperior follows up on Rock Wrecker

with another Sandstorm!

JOHANNA: Things do not look good for Grotle!

GROTLE: [STRUGGLING]

ASH: Quick, Synthesis!

GROTLE: [SYNTHESIS MOVE]

RHYPERIOR: [EXHAUSTED]

PALMER: Well, well.

I see Ash's switching over to recovery mode...

BROCK: Smart move!

Of course after firing Rock Wrecker,

Rhyperior needs time before it can launch any more att*cks

DAWN: Which is time Ash can use to try and pull Grotle together,

great!

BARRY: Except I think Ash's forgetting about Sandstorm

JOHANNA: And Rhyperior's Sandstorm won't stop!

GROTLE: [SYNTHESIS MOVE]

GROTLE: [EAGER]

ASH: You did it! Now use Razor Leaf, let's go!

GROTLE: [RAZOR LEAF MOVE]

BROCK: Wow! Grotle stopped the Sandstorm!

DAWN: Yeah Grotle! Awesome move!

BARRY: What's up with that? Is that even possible?

RHYPERIOR: [FRUSTRATED]

PALMER: Megahorn!

RHYPERIOR: [MEGAHORN MOVE]

DAWN: Whoa, it's moving fast!

BROCK: That's cause Rock Polish hasn't worn off!

BARRY: Let's see Ash get out of this!

ASH: Guess we'll have to get in their face! Okay Grotle!

Use Energy Ball!

GROTLE: [ENERGY BALL MOVE]

RHYPERIOR: [CONFIDENT]

ASH: Keep bringing Rhyperior close!

RHYPERIOR: [INTENT]

GROTLE: [CONCENTRATED]

GROTLE: [NERVOUS]

RHYPERIOR, GROTLE: [DETERMINED]

GROTLE: [STRUGGLING]

ASH: Uh oh! Our timing got totally off!

RHYPERIOR: [SURPRISED]

GROTLE: [SURPRISED]

BARRY: Hey folks! What's happening out there?

DAWN: And what's with that light?

PIPLUP: [CONCERNED]

PALMER: It can't be!

PIKACHU: [SHOCKED]

ASH: What's going on?

GROTLE: [SHOCKED]

JOHANNA: Amazing! It looks like Grotle has absorbed the power

of the Energy Ball after it exploded in its mouth!

ASH: Whoa. Hey wait! I didn't know Grotle could do that!

BARRY: Okay, so what I'm seeing is

Grotle actually ate the Energy Ball?

BROCK: It may have been bad timing

but it sure led to some good results!

DAWN: Awesome! And interesting too!

BARRY: Did you say interesting?

BROCK: Could be useful in future contests right?

DAWN: You bet! So pay attention Piplup!

PIPLUP: [AFFIRMATIVE]

PALMER: I'll tell you,

I've been a Frontier Brain awhile I know guts,

and you've got them, Ash! Rock Wrecker!

RHYPERIOR: [ROCK WRECKER MOVE]

ASH: Okay...Grotle, now! Use Rock Climb! Let's go!

GROTLE: [ENTHUSIASTIC]

GROTLE: [ROCK CLIMB MOVE]

RHYPERIOR: [STARTLED]

GROTLE: [EXERTION]

RHYPERIOR: [ATTACKING]

GROTLE: [EXERTION]

RHYPERIOR: [SURPRISED]

GROTLE: [ATTACKING]

RHYPERIOR: [PAINED]

GROTLE: [PLEASED]

ASH: Let's finish this!

GROTLE: [ATTACKING]

GROTLE, RHYPERIOR: [INTENT] [OVERWHELMED]

GROTLE: [DETERMINED]

RHYPERIOR: [NERVOUS]

DAWN: Way to go!

PIPLUP: [EXCITED]

BROCK: Yes!

The power of Rock Climb combined with Energy Ball

is definitely a force to be reckoned with! Excellent!

BARRY: Wow! I can't believe it!

Ash and Grotle are really something else!

I'll fine them both!

JOHANNA: Grotle's power is mind boggling indeed

as Rhyperior loses ground by the second!

RHYPERIOR: [ATTACKING]

RHYPERIOR, GROTLE: [STRUGGLING]

MALE A: Hang in, Grotle!

MALE B: You can do it!

MALE C: Yeah stay with it!

ASH: Hey Grotle, you got this!

ASH: Rhyperior's Solid Rock's no match for you now! Take it down!

PALMER: No one's ever battled Rhyperior this hard.

Good thing I remembered to show up! Rhyperior!

Use Rock Wrecker!

RHYPERIOR: [ROCK WRECKER MOVE]

PIKACHU: [SHOCKED]

RHYPERIOR: [EXHAUSTED]

GROTLE: [STUNNED]

SAYER: Grotle is unable to battle

which means Rhyperior gets the win! Victory...

SAYER: goes to Palmer!

ASH: Aww. Guess that's it...

CARA: I'm not sure how I feel about this...

IZZY: They battled hard. I'm okay.

BARRY: I knew dad would win! I mean, come on!

As if Ash ever stood a chance in the first place!

DAWN: And to think Ash was so close...

PIPLUP: [SAD]

BROCK: Although Ash seems to be handling it well!

DAWN, BARRY, PIPLUP: [SURPRISED]

ASH: Grotle, you were just awesome out there!

PALMER: Our battle was really a lot of fun!

That Energy Ball caught me off guard...

ASH: Well, to be totally honest...

We're more surprised than you!

GROTLE: [SHEEPISH]

PALMER: At any rate,

congratulations on winning the Battle Challenge!

PALMER: I'm happy to present you with this!

ASH: Whoa! Palmer thank you so much!

ASH: Yes! Whoa! I just won the gold trophy!

PIKACHU: [ELATED]

GROTLE: [ELATED]

JOHANNA: Palmer and Ash,

thank you for an exciting battle!

All right then! It's time for a celebration!

I want to see some dancing and singing!

BARRY: So Ash, what do you think about my dad?

Isn't he the coolest guy?

ASH: Sure is!

BARRY: He raises his Pokémon with respect,

which is why they're so strong

and why he never loses or will lose a battle

or a challenge ever!

DAWN: My mom's just the same...

DAWN: I thought about that when I saw her and Glameow together!

I knew I wanted to be a coordinator

just like my mom had been!

BARRY: Boy, do I relate!

When your parents are strong it makes you want to be stronger!

Works every time!

ASH: Talking about raising Pokémon

with respect sure takes me back...

ASH: And I just keep wondering

what makes Paul and his Pokémon as powerful as they are...

BARRY: Hey! What's up?

It's an annual tradition that I'm supposed to sing

the last song with all of them too!

BARRY: Hold on! Hold on!

BROCK: There's never a dull moment with him...

DAWN: Ash, that reminds me of something I thought of

while I was watching you and Grotle battle,

and it's a whole new way of showing off

your Pokémon as well!

ASH: New way of showing off?

DAWN: My style's always changing... never boring!

Get ready for my next contest!

PALMER: Hey kids!

PALMER: Hi! Barry... he can be a handful!

ASH: Hey Palmer!

PALMER: Ash have you decided which Gym you're going for next?

ASH: Nope, not yet...

PALMER: You know,

if I were you I would head over to the Sunyshore City Gym!

ASH: Sunyshore City Gym?

DAWN: That's the easternmost city in the Sinnoh region!

ASH: Why, Sunyshore City?

PALMER: Because, with your battling skills

I'm pretty sure you'll be able to give quite a shock

to Sunyshore's Gym Leader!

ASH: Sure, but what do you mean shock?

PALMER: You'll see when you get there...

JESSIE, JAMES, MEOWTH: Thank you for your support!

SAYER: Okay, it looks like the festival is just about over!

JESSIE, JAMES: Sayer!

JAMES: Thanks for the memories!

SAYER: No prob! You three were real pros at the art of selling!

SAYER: And here's a little something extra

that would be enough to buy a rocket if you wanted to!

JESSIE: You, sir, are a man among men!

JAMES: Our fortune is eclipsed only by your big heart!

MEOWTH: Rocking our world with a fresh start!

MIME JR.: [TOUCHED]

WOBBUFFET: [AFFIRMATIVE]

SAYER: And hopefully we'll meet again soon!

You three have a real knack for the selling scene!

JESSIE, JAMES, MEOWTH: Keen!

JOHANNA: So Ash, Brock,

please keep an eye on Dawn for me, okay?

ASH: Sure!

PIKACHU: [PLEASED]

BROCK: She's in good hands!

JOHANNA: And Piplup... I'm counting on you too!

PIPLUP: [PROUD]

DAWN: No need to worry!

Although, I think you could have a teeny bit more confidence

in me you know!

ASH: We'll all be fine!

Just remember we're all in this together!

JOHANNA: Thanks Ash. That's good to know!

It was so good to be able to see you again dear!

And also good luck in the Lilypad Contest!

DAWN: You just make sure you tune in!

PIPLUP: [DETERMINED]

NARRATOR: After Dawn's heart-warming stay at home,

our heroes say goodbye to Twinleaf Town,

while looking forward to the many exciting challenges

that lie ahead!

BARRY: What? What do you think you're doing?

BARRY: Hey!

DAWN, BROCK, ASH: Barry!

BARRY: My dad just informed me that you guys

are heading to the Sunyshore City Gym,

but I'm going to beat you!

ASH: We could go together...

ASH: Uh...

BARRY: And so I'm hitting the road for awesome adventures

and you guys should come too! Later!