14x23 - Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!

[bunniefuu]

(narrator) Continuing his Unova League quest

Ash has arrived at the Castelia Gym

to battle for his third Unova Gym Badge.

- So cool. - Wow!

Sure is.

It feels like an enormous greenhouse in here.

Here you go. Eat as much as you like.

Huh?

- Hey, Burgh. - Huh? You made it.

Welcome to the Castelia Gym.

Thanks. I'm here for our Gym Battle.

Pika-Pika!

♪ It's always hard ♪

♪ When the journey begins ♪

♪ Hard to find your way ♪

♪ Hard to make new friend ♪

♪ But there's nothing you can't do ♪

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

♪ It's not always black and white ♪

♪ But your heart always knows what's right ♪

♪ It's not always win or lose ♪

♪ It's the path you choose ♪

♪ But let the journey begin ♪

♪ Pokemon ♪♪

(Ash)"Battling for the love of bug-types!"

I've never seen so many trees indoors before.

It's amazing.

We transplanted trees

from the Pinwheel Forest in here

for the Bug-types' benefit, of course.

Wow.

There's nothing better than lots of greenery

for a Bug-type Pokemon lover.

And it's this type of natural and beautiful

environment that gives me inspiration.

That sounds like Burgh.

So, Ash, how are you feeling?

I feel great. Great enough to win my third Badge.

Excellent. I can't wait to see what kind of battle you'll wage.

[all gasp]

Check it out!

The Castelia Gym Battle

between Ash and Burgh is about to begin.

Three Pokemon per side.

The Gym Battle will be completed when all of the Pokemon

on one side are unable to continue.

It's a Gym Leader's duty to show you my choice of Pokemon first.

And that choice is, Dwebble. Let's go!

Dwebble.

Look at the rock on Dwebble's back.

'It's different than your Dwebble's, Cilan.'

Mm-hm. You're right.

I wonder what type of Pokemon Ash is going to choose

to go up against a Bug and Rock-type.

Axew!

Tepig. I choose you!

Tepig.

Wow, that's a pretty smart move for Ash.

Now we wait and see how it goes.

Begin!

- Tepig, Tackle, now! - Tepig, Tepig.

- Dwebble, dodge it. - Dwebble.

Tackle, once more.

Dwebble, Dig.

- Dwebble. - Tepig.

- Dwebble, Dwebble. - Tepig, Tepig.

X-Scissor!

Dodge it!

That's fast!

Dwebble's something. So quick on its feet.

Mm-hm.

The rock that my Dwebble carries on its back is special.

It weighs much less than most Dwebble's.

That's why it moves so fast, with such grace.

Tepig, Ember!

- Protect! - Tepig!

X-Scissor!

Use Tackle!

Tepig!

- Tepig, great. - Tepig!

Now, to finish with one hit. Flame Charge, go!

[grunting]

- Use Protect! - Dwebble!

Tepig!

- Dwebble, Rock Wrecker. - Dwebble.

Ah!

(referee)'Tepig is unable to battle. Dwebble wins.'

[groans]

Return! You deserve a good rest.

A close-range Rock Wrecker.

Effective.

Do you think he purposely lured Tepig in?

Sure. He was just waiting for Tepig to get close.

Hm.

That's Burgh's style.

So, tell me, what's your next Pokemon, Ash?

It's gotta be a Pokemon that can take on Dwebble.

Which one of Ash's will it be?

Either Oshawott with its Water-type moves

or Pikachu with its Iron Tail.



Okay. Bug-type Battle.

Sewaddle, I choose you!

Sewaddle-Sewaddle.

[both gasp]

Isn't that a bit too bold?

Ah, the familiar scent of an Ash-style choice.

Is that the Sewaddle from before?

(Ash) 'Yup.'

(Burgh)'Of course. My Leavanny made its new clothes.'

And I'm really grateful for what you did.

(Burgh)'They look very good on Sewaddle.'

'I don't want to ruin such a lovely outfit.'

But, this is a Gym Battle and that's number one.

I remember Sewaddle is very strong-willed.

This should be a lot of fun.

But isn't Ash at a disadvantage

since Burgh's met Sewaddle before?

Ax-Axew!

No, no. Burgh's never seen Sewaddle battle.

Begin!

Sewaddle, use Razor Leaf!

Sewaddle!

Dwebble, use Protect!

X-Scissor, let's go!

[screaming]

Use String Shot to dodge it.

- Great stuff, Sewaddle. - Pika, Pika!

- Sewaddle's doing great. - Axew!

I must say that dodge was just beautiful.

Just like a Bug-type.

My heart belongs to them.

- Bug Bite! - Sewaddle!

Protect!

Dwebble, Rock Wrecker, go!

It's that close-range Rock Wrecker again.

- Use String Shot to dodge. - Sewaddle!

- Razor Leaf, now. - Sewaddle-Sewaddle-Sewaddle.

Protect!

Pika.

Dwebble's Protect is amazingly strong.

Hm.

Okay, now what?

- Use Rock Wrecker! - Dwebble!

String Shot. Let's wrap it up.

Sewaddle!

Now use X-Scissor!

Tackle, go!

- Dwebble! - Sewaddle!

Oh?

Now's Ash's chance.

- Razor Leaf, let's go. - Sewaddle-Sewaddle-Sewaddle.

Hurry back to your rock.

I don't think so. Use Tackle!

- Finish with Razor Leaf. - Sewaddle-Sewaddle-Sewaddle.

(referee)'Dwebble is unable to battle. Sewaddle wins.'

Alright!

Well. Hmm. That was well done.

Now, Dwebble, return.

We've got a one and one match.

Excellent. That Sewaddle of yours is impressive.

Ha-ha. Well, thanks a lot, Burgh.

Now for my next Pokemon.

Whirlipede, it's your turn.

Whirlipede.

Whirlipede?

(Pokedex)'Whirlipede, the Curlipede Pokemon'

'and the evolved form of Venipede.'

'Whirlipede can spin its hard-shelled body'

'like a tire to smash into opponents.'

Whirlipede, I trust your pure heart is burning with spirit.

Whirlipede.

Wow, it sure looks tough.

Well, it is a Bug and Poison-type.

So, what type would work well against it?

A Flying-type.

But Ash already sent his Tranquill

to Professor Juniper's lab.

A Fire-type Pokemon would be a good choice as well.

But Tepig's already been defeated.

Looks like this is shaping up to be a really tough Battle.

Sewaddle, stay in there.

Keep doing what you're doing, okay?

Sewaddle.

Begin!

Whirlipede, Poison Sting!

Whirlipede!

Use String Shot to dodge.

Face Whirlipede and use String Shot.

Sewaddle!

Spin, Whirlipede. Break that thread.

Whirlipede.

Sewaddle's String Shot won't work.

Steamroller, now!

Huh!

Whirlipede!

- Sewaddle! - Ah. That hit hard.

Ew!

Steamroller, once again!

- Razor Leaf, go! - Sewaddle-Sewaddle-Sewaddle!

Whirlipede!



Oh! Sewaddle, you okay?

Pika?

A powerful attack. Beautiful.

My Whirlipede's pure heart is shining

just as brightly as can be.

- Now, use Bug Bite! - Sewaddle!

- Iron Defense. - Whirlipede!

So Whirlipede can use Iron Defense.

Yeah. This Battle's getting tougher.

(group) Who's that Pokemon?

(group) It's Leavanny.

Levanny.

Whirlipede, Steamroller!

Whirlipede!

Sewaddle, no!

[groaning]

Let's finish this. Whirlipede, Solar Beam.

Whirlipede!

[screaming]

- Oh, no! - Pika!

- Sewaddle, hang in there! - Pika, Pika!

Sewaddle Sewaa..

- Alright! - Sewaddle is evolving.

That's great!

- Who's that? - Pika?

- A Swadloon. - Swadloon?

(Pokedex)Swadloon, the Leaf-Wrapped Pokemon

and the evolved form of Sewaddle.

Swadloon's body is covered in leaves

which protect it from the cold.

In forests where Swadloon live

the trees and grass grow very well.

- That's awesome! - Pika, Pika!

So Sewaddle evolved. Excellent!

Swadloon is one of my favorite Pokemon.

Finding a Swadloon in the forest is wonderful.

It means one thing, that the trees that grow there

are extremely healthy and strong.

But this is a Gym Battle.

And battle you I will.

Swadloon. String Shot!

Whirlipede, spin and break that thread.

Swadloon's String Shot's still not enough.

It's time for a beautiful finish.

Use Steamroller.

Use String Shot to dodge.

- Swadloon. - Ah!

Whirlipede!

Whirlipede

Let's show them your new power.

Use Energy Ball!

Swadloon!

- Whirlipede, no! - Swadloon, great job!

So Swadloon knows Energy Ball.

Now that Sewaddle's evolved

Swadloon's following a new recipe.

Wrap this up. Use Tackle!

Swadloon!

(referee) 'Whirlipede is unable to battle.

Swadloon is the winner.'

Whirlipede, return.

Alright, great job, Swadloon.

And that means, one more and we win.

Swadloon!

I can't help but wonder

which Pokemon will be Burgh's last.

Hm. Now for the guardian of the Castelia Gym.

Come out, Leavanny!

Leavanny.

Leavanny.

- 'Uh-oh. I was afraid of this.' - Begin!

(Jessie) 'So where is Giovanni?'

(woman)'He's in an important meeting

and unavailable at the moment.

But he was in a meeting 'yesterday too.

I'm afraid Giovanni is very busy these days.

We understand, but did you at least ask him

what our next assignment is?

I did. And Giovanni told me to tell you it's up to you.

So do your best for Team Rocket. Farewell.

Hey. You can't just go and hang up.

She said it's up to us. What does that mean?

Well, she also said we're supposed to do our best.

Our best? Doing what?

Uh, perhaps she was alluding to us fighting the good fight.

It feels like the Boss is abandoning us.

Not true. No way. The Boss is counting on us, of course.

- Right. - You betcha.

We're not gonna let him down 'cause we're gonna Pikachu

for the Boss once and for all.

Excellent!

Challenging questions indeed.

The answers to come as we feel the need.

Bringing the blinding white light of evil into the future.

Thrusting the hammer of justice

onto the blackness of the universe.

And carving our names in the rock of eternity.

The fiery destroyer. I'm Jessie.

And with thunderous emotion, I am James.

Wisest of the wise, I am Meowth.



And as always, we gather under the name of Team Rocket.

We'll finally catch that powerful Pikachu

and gift it to the Boss.

This time for sure.

(all)And it's Team Rocket for the win. Hm?

Who's that Pokemon?

(James)'I believe it's called a Yamask.'

I would think catching it would serve

to increase our overall strength.

Now you're talking.

Woobat, let's go!

- Woobat! - 'Just a minute.'

Huh?

Perhaps this Yamask is hungry.

- Yamask. - 'Here we are. Go on, eat.'

- Yamask. - 'Better?'

I trust you're feeling full?

Ya-Ya-Yamask.

Fine. Now, how would you like to join our team?

Ya-Yamask.

Good.

Yaa.

A Yamask! It's ours!

A sign of great things to come.

With a great boss, who needs more?

Swadloon. Energy Ball!

Swadloon!

Protect.

It didn't do a thing.

Now, String Shot.

You're gonna have to use Razor Leaf on yourself.

What is Ash doing?

Way to go, Swadloon. Now's our chance.

Swadloon.

Ash is really going for broke.

His strategy's getting spicier for sure.

It takes a lot of courage to break free

by using an attack on yourself

and then taking any resulting damage.

No matter. Leaf Storm, go!

Leavanny!

Swadloon?

- Oh! - Time to wrap this up.

Leavanny, Hyper Beam!

Leavanny!

(referee)'Swadloon is unable to battle. Leavanny wins.'

You battled hard. Thanks, Swadloon.

Return and take a good rest.

And now, Ash, It's time for your third and final Pokemon.

Wow, this is really Ash's last Pokemon.

Mm-hm. And we'll soon find out which one it will be.

Oshawott.

Oshawott, you wanna go?

Oshawott.

Pika. Pikachu.

Right, Pikachu. I'm choosing you.

Pika Pika.

Oshawott, you're up next time.

So, Pikachu, eh?

- Right. It's up to you, buddy. - Pika!

Of course, Pikachu is a rare Pokemon in the Unova Region.

But in a Gym, you can never be certain

which Pokemon a Trainer will use.

Therefore, I make it my business to learn

the weak points of every Pokemon.

That's great, Burgh, but you've never seen a Pikachu like mine.

- Ready, Pikachu? - Pikachu!

So Pikachu is Ash's number one choice.

Pikachu is the main ingredient in Ash's strategy recipe.

Begin!

Pikachu, Thunderbolt, now!

Pikachu!

Dodge it, quick!

Iron Tail!

Protect!

Pika!

Use Leaf Storm!

Leavanny!

Thunderbolt, go!

Pikachu!

Oh. String Shot!

- Pika. - Huh?

Leaf Storm!

Pikachu, dodge it with Quick Attack!

Pika! Pi-Pika!

Pikachu.

Any Pokemon with a large tail depends on it for balance

but if you can stop its tail from moving

it won't be able to access its full power.

Pikachu, break that thread.

[grunting]

Pikachu won't be able to break Leavanny's thread like that.

- Now use Leaf Storm! - Leavanny!

- Pikachu, Thunderbolt! - Pikachu!

Pika!

Obviously, Pikachu's lack of balance

is affecting its aim, too.

- Use Hyper Beam! - Leavanny!

Pikachu!

Pikachu.



It might be best to just give up.

Pikachu, you okay?

Pika Pika!

Alright. No way, Pikachu's never gonna give up

and neither will I.

Hm. Now, Leaf Storm!

Dive into it and spin.

[gasping]

But, how?

- Pika! - Good job, Pikachu.

Your self-sacrificing attack style has caught me off guard.

Alright, Leavanny, use String Shot.

Use Quick Attack to dodge!

- There's that Pikachu speed. - Axew!

String Shot, again!

Use Thunderbolt to intercept!

Pikachu!

Pikachu's aim is back too.

Quick, Pikachu, Iron Tail!

Huh!

Now, use Electro Ball!

Pika-Pikachu!

(referee) 'Leavanny is unable to battle.'

'Pikachu wins, which means the victory goes to'

'Ash of Pallet Town.'

- We did it. - Pika!

- Wow, Ash really won it. - Axew!

There's nothing like a surprise last course

especially with such a spicy flavor to it.

You're one of the best challengers

I've seen in a long time.

Here you go. Proof of your Castelia Gym victory.

The Insect Badge.

This is awesome. I just got the Insect Badge!

[cheering]

Iris, Cilan, I got the Insect badge.

- Great. I was so worried. - Axew!

With every Battle, your strategy recipe adds more ingredients.

He's right. That was a great win.

Good luck with your future Gym Battles.

Thank you.

- 'Take care, everyone.' - 'Thanks a lot, Burgh.'

Hope to see you again.

And say hi to all your Bug-types.

- Axew! - Pika, Pika.

(narrator) A victory at the Castelia Gym

brings Ash his third Unova Gym Badge.

And as the challenges continue, so does Ash's journey

to become a Pokemon Master.

[theme music]