23x41 - Pikachu Translation Check...

[bunniefuu]

[narrator] Ash's goal is to battle one of the world’s greatest trainers, Leon!

Goh's goal is to catch one of every kind of pokémon,

including Mew!

This is the story of their adventure-filled journey

through the world of pokémon!

-[Raboot grunts] -Pika-pika!

What in the world is this?

Who knew you had this talent lurking inside you?

Not you. But soon I'll be setting a brand-new personal record!

Wobbuffet!

I'm impressed! Though…

-Your talent's totally worthless. -Huh?

[all gasping]

[Meowth] Hey, what's all the hubbub?

-Old chum… -Hm?

I think I caught myself a whopper of a cold.

[all] Huh?

I said I think I caught myself a whopper of a cold.

[all] What?

I caught a bad cold.

A whopper! A hoarse humdinger!

Hold on. Did you catch a cold?

There's a keen grasp of the obvious.

[all] Huh?

[sighs] Forget it…

Just kidding! Just kidding!

Team Rocket humor. [chuckles]

If you've caught said nasty cold, you've got to keep warm.

[sighs]

You'll never come up with evil plots if you're not feeling up to snuff.

Oh, Jessie. Oh, James…

Hey, you feeling a little parched? Or do you want a bite to eat?

Like a big bag of chips, or sweet Pecha Berries in syrup!

Wobbuffet!

Some frosty ice cream might do the trick!

Aha!

A heaping helping of hot pie with ice cream

-and whipped creamon top of that? -[Jessie] I am so there!

[Wobbuffet] Wobbuffet!

You mugs are rattling off menu remedies designed

to cure your empty stomachs…

Or maybe you think because I have this rotten cold,

you'd like to take a few days off of work yourselves.

Not a chance!

We're just thinking about you getting well…

Indeed… [laughs nervously]

Right?

-[chuckles] -Stop pulling my paws.

Can't you come up with anything better than that?

-[panting] -There, there, there…

We must do something about that cold of yours!

Wobbuffet!

-Aww… Now, you just take it slow. -Hold the phone.

[James] Hm?

I just realized something that Team Rocket's been missing,

and it's something we've never been able to do without,

and we'll never be able to do without it in the future!

♪ It's a big big world, But you know where to find me ♪

♪ We'll be together And we're gonna do it our way ♪

♪ We'll discover We believe in each other ♪

♪ On adventures With my friends like every day ♪

♪ And we're already on our way ♪

♪ The journey starts today ♪

♪ The journey starts today ♪

♪ The journey starts today ♪

Wob!

Wobbu, wob! Wob!

Wob!

Hey, why are you so serious?

Did we miss something along the way?

What? I wonder what it could be…

Now dig…

Huh?

This is it in a nutshell…

[all gasping]

-Are you asleep? -That's worrisome!

I must know what we're missing, or I'll go berserk!

Wobbu, wobbu, wobbu!

-Le pant, le pant, le pant… -He's out like a light.

-Stone cold… -All right…

So, now what are we supposed to do?

Hmm…

It seems like just yesterday

-the Twerps roundly defeated us… -Wob!

What?

-A drone? -Wobbuffet.

[both gasp]

Pikachu?

Don't tell me you've secretly been recording Pikachu with this drone?

[Wobbuffet] Wobbuffet!

[Jessie] What? When did you do that?

[James] Wow! Did you see those swift movements?

What do you think?

Its face tells me "I can do this twice as fast!"

With speed like that,

it's no wonder we can't get our evil hands on it.

[both gasp]

That's the key!

But of course!

All right! I hereby call to order a meeting of the

"Pikachu Research and Steal Committee" immediately!

[both] Yay!

Using the video Wobbuffet filmed,

we will analyze and discover Pikachu's emotional responses

and thought patterns!

And after we know all there is to know about Pikachu,

we will thereby glean a way to abscond with it

without a whit of difficulty or grief!

Wobbu, wobbuffet!

-We're so amazing! -Sometimes I think I even amaze myself…

[overlapping dialogue]

How am I supposed to cop some z's with all of that racket?

[gasps] I may just be an evil genius!

I think I just figured out a way to understand what makes Pikachu Pikachu!

Seriously? Enlighten me!

[Jessie grunts]

Let's play a game!

Play a game? What game?

This game.

Here goes.

All this time, Meowth's been telling us what’s being said.

What's your point?

Just think back for a sec.

That means we've repeatedly been depending on Meowth

to tell us exactly what Pikachu says.

Yes, we have!

All this time Team Rocket has been riding on Meowth's coattails,

but that ends this instant!

Starting today, that's all history.

We're going to play the "Guess What Pikachu Says" game!

[James] Now I get it! A game is the answer!

[Jessie] I'll second that!

The "Guess What Pikachu Says" game?

I could think of worse things in life.

It might bum me out not to be relied on as chief Twerp interpreter and suchlike--

Meowth… Meowth, wake up!

We're going to guess what Pikachu says,

and you're going to tell us if we've gotten it right!

-[Jessie laughs] -Me?

That means you'll rely on me more than ever!

[Jessie] So, that's a yes?

Well, I felt like I had to use all that energy for some reason…

[Jessie and James gasp]

Out for the count again…

Probably exhausted from that shout bout.

So, all that's left is to research it on our own, right?

-Perhaps… -All right, Wobbuffet,

Hit us with every video you've got! And I'll be the genius who goes first.

Wobbuffet!

[Pikachu] Pika, pika, pika!

[gulping] Easy.

[Jessie] "Nah, nah, na boo-boo!

You couldn't catch Pookey in a million-bazillion years!"

-"You pathetic human child!" -[James] Cut, cut, cut, cut, cut!

What? Stop stepping on my lines!

No, no! Even I can hear that's off!

You don't understand Pikachu's feelings at all!

-What? -What's with calling it Pookey?

Uh… That's what Pikachu calls itself, right?

Huh? Not even close! It says "Pika!"

-And what's this "human child" thing? -That's plain as the nose on my face!

-It's the Twerp! -It isn't plain if I have to ask!

And the Pikachu you're portraying resembles a stuck-up snob!

Really? Are you saying you see Pikachu differently?

Totally different!

It's more like… uh… Let me see…

It simply isn't haughty!

[groans] Oh, yeah? Who made you Twerp expert?

All right, do it yourself, buster boy!

[James] Uh, okay, then I will!

Now, let's see…

You're up, Wobbuffet.

-[James vocalizing] -Wob!

[vocalizing continues] Right.

[James] Ah, pi finally have some time to pi-self pi.

It's nice being on pi own for a change pi.

Though pi must say,

today pi really overused pi leg muscles pi.

It's a challenge maintaining pi perch on Ash's shoulder, you know pi?

But Ash does his best to carry pi on his shoulder pi!

Since Ash tries hard, pi do, too pi!

[sighs]

-Pi wonders if there isn't a nice place… -[inaudible dialogue]

-…for a massage pi. -Cut! Cut!

What? I was just getting to the good part!

The good part?

I suppose you noticed just how in sync I was

with Pikachu's every thought!

Oh puh-leeze…

Why would Pikachu end every sentence with "pi"?

Oy. How did I nod off with this malarkey?

Now think! Pi, ka, chu.

Look, of all those three sounds, "pi" is cutest!

So, wouldn't it be natural to end its sentences with a "pi"?

-I give. "Pi" is the cutest… -Hey, hey!

I'll meet you more than halfway. They can end in a "pi."

But if you do that, you can only end sentences with "pi."

Your sentences were littered with more "pi's" than anything else!

Oh… But you missed the whole point!

The pi that comes in the middle of a sentence

is a substitute for “I” or “me” because--

-[Jessie] Too complicated! -[screams]

"Pi" is me, "pi" is I, "pi" is at the end…

-I wouldn't jump in the middle of that. -[indistinct chattering]

If I felt good enough for correcting, I'd correct them on something important!

Right. Understood!

Next, we'll analyze the video first before we hazard any guessing.

-Analyze? -Correct.

Wobbuffet,

would you have a video clip where we can view Pikachu up close and personal?

Wobbuffet!

-[expl*si*n] -[all] We're blasting off again!

Hey, that only shows the part where we're blasting off again!

-We want a clip of Pikachu! -Jessie, one minute!

Is Wobbuffet's drone nestled near Pikachu the only thing around?

It looks like it.

Pikachu.

-Huh? -Hmm.

-Hear that? -I did.

It spoke, correct?

You don't think it was speaking to us as we flew away, do you?

Mm. Might've been.

Rewind it.

Wobbuffet.

[James] Woah!

-Stop! Pause it right there. -[Wobbuffet] Wob!

[gasps] Pikachu's facial expression…

It almost looks a bit caring.

Right… Wow! Who would've known?

After zapping us like that,

Pikachu actually looked at us with a totally loving and kind expression!

There's no doubt in my mind I can interpret that exactly!

Wobbuffet!

[James] Take care of yourselves.

-Pikachu's actually kind-hearted! -Wait a sec!

Maybe more like this…

See ya. Take care.

Unbelievable!

-Does that mean it actually waits for us? -[both crying]

I think it really cares for us.

-It really needs us! -So, what it really means is this…

[James] I love you all…

And I love you, too!

-As do I! -[crying]

-Now, what'll we do? -[sobbing]

I don't even know how to face Pikachu after this!

I can't do it.

I can't tell them what Pikachu's really saying.

I want to,

but I just can't muster up the courage to let 'er rip!

[indistinct chattering]

Morpe.

[Jessie] All right, come on down!

You sure you want to do this, old chum?

‘Course I do!

After sleeping so long, I'm feeling like a new Meowth!

[both] All right!

[Meowth] In we go…

[Jessie and James] Our secret… Rocket Prize… Master!

-From Team Rocket headquarters… -Time for some ultra-strong pokémon!

-[both] Now, let's see here… -Hurry up and spill the beans.

This episode has two different stories.

Isn't that just what they did last time? So, what are the titles?

It says "Up To Your Neck!"

And "Pikachu Translation Check"

[all gasping]

[all] So, how did they know that we were playing that game?

Could it be that…

Our attempt at interpreting Pikachu was the first part of the episode!

Wobbuffet!

-Impossible! -[Wobbuffet] Wobbuffet!

[James] What's going on here?

[birds chirping]

[Ash groans, pants]

[Goh and Sobble grunts]

It's really nice out.

Well, after it rained so much, it makes sense!

Ah! Feels so great!

-Oh? -Huh?

Pika.

[Ash and Goh gasping]

Marsh…

…tomp?

[both] Buried up to its neck? No way!

[Ash] "Who's that pokémon?"

-Pika! -Marshtomp!

Pika, pika!

[female voice over phone] Marshtomp. The mud fish pokémon.

A Water and Ground-type.

Marshtomp gets weaker if its skin dries out,

so it frolics in the mud, absorbing water as it plays.

Hmm. Then that means…

-Pi… -[Ash grunts]

Oh, looks like Marshtomp's in deep!

Uh… Oh, man.

-The ground's hard as rock. -[Pikachu pants]

Pika…

[Goh] And I can't get a grip!

But why?

Why didn't it try to get out before it got stuck?

Maybe it fell asleep.

We've gotta get it out of there as soon as we can, Goh!

-Pika. -Ah!

-I'll catch it! -Awesome!

Now, Poké Ball…

Go…

[gasps]

[both screaming]

The only other thing I can think of is to pour some water on it

and hope the ground turns to mud.

[Ash] Yeah. Good idea!

-But where do we get water? -Pika!

[both gasp]

-It's a whole bunch of Marshtomp! -Maybe they're friends.

Ah!

Looks like they really want us to help get it out!

I think a powerful Water g*n oughta do it!

That makes sense!

Hey, all you Marshtomp!

[gasps] Hold on.

Don't be scared…

-Huh? -Hey, Ash!

I think the Marshtomp are a little afraid of us.

But I also get the feeling they're worried about their friend stuck in the ground.

Pika…

Hey, I know! Sobble?

-Yeah? -You're right!

Sobble, you can do it!

-[Ash] You can use your Water g*n! -[Goh] Yeah, one shot, and it's soaked!

So… Sobble.

Sobble…

Sobble…

Sobble…

[yelps]

-Sobble. -[all gasping]

What did you disappear for?

Come back out! What's wrong?

Oh, Raboot.

[Goh] All right. There!

We'll use this like a bucket

and carry it all the way back to where Marshtomp is!

-Boot. -Pika!

Okay!

Raboot, it's all yours.

-[Raboot grunts] -Pika!

That's great, Pikachu! Keep going like that!

Pi… ka…

chu! [grunts]

-[all gasping] -Pi, pi, pi, pi…

Pikachu!

We're good! You're the best, Pikachu!

You just leave the rest to me!

[screams, groans]

Pika…

There's gotta be a better way to help out…

Whoa! I just thought of something cool!

You did?

All we have to do is this…

[slurps]

[muffled dialogue]

[Goh] What?

[muffled dialogue]

Are you saying fill your mouth with water and carry it that way?

-That's it! -[Goh gasps]

Ah!

-Guess it didn't work! -Guess not.

Pika…

-Pi… -Huh?

Pika.

Huh?

-[indistinct chattering] -[Pikachu] Pikachu!

[Ash and Goh panting]

Hey, what's wrong?

Looks like you don't feel so good!

It might just be getting weak!

Then we've gotta hurry!

Pika!

-But how? -[Ludicolo] Ludi, ludicolo.

Ludico…

-[gasps] -Pika.

Ludicolo. Ludi, ludicolo, ludicolo. Ludico… Ludicolo.

Isn't that…

[female voice over phone] Ludicolo. The carefree pokémon.

A water and grass-type.

When Ludicolo hears a lively rhythm, the cells in its body become more active.

-Pika, pika! -Ludicolo, ludicolo.

-[Ash and Goh laughing] -Ludicolo.

-Ludicolo, ludi, ludicolo, ludicolo-- -Ludicolo?

We need you to use rain dance. Pretty please?

-Colo? -Yeah, we're begging you!

Colo?

Yeah, Rain Dance! Use Rain Dance!

We want you to make it rain so the ground will get soft again.

Pika, pika!

Colo?

Colo!

-[Ash laughs] -Ludicolo's got it!

-All right! -Pika!

Sobble…

Ludi… colo!

[Ludicolo] Ludi, ludicolo, ludicolo!

There we go!

That's just what we needed! Awesome!

[both] No, not that! Not a Sunny Day move!

[sighs] Raboot…

That's not it. What we really need you to use is Rain Dance!

Colo?

-It doesn't have a clue. -Please?

We need your help to save Marshtomp right away!

Colo?

[sighs sadly] I don't think we're getting through.

Aw…

Ludicolo!

Ludicolo, ludico! Ludicolo, ludico!

Ludicolo!

-[gasps] -Ludicolo.

Ludicolo, ludicolo!

Ludicolo, ludicolo! Ludicolo, ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo!

Ludi, ludicolo!

Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo!

Ludicolo, ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo, ludi, ludicolo!

-Colo, ludicolo! -[both gasp]

Ludicolo, ludicolo, ludicolo!

Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo, colo!

Ludicolo, ludicolo, ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo!

-Ludico, ludi, ludicolo! -Wow…

-[both] All right! -Pika, pika!

-[cheering] -[Pikachu] Pikachu!

[Ludicolo] Ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, Ludicolo!

[Marshtomp grunting]

-Ludi! Ludi, Ludicolo! -Aah!

Ludicolo! Ludicolo, ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo!

-[Ash and Goh laughing] -Wow.

Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo!

Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo!

[Ludicolo] Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo!

Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo…

-Good for you, Marshtomp! -Pika, pika…

Make sure you don't get yourself stuck again!

Ludicolo, ludicolo, ludi, ludicolo! Ludicolo! Ludi, ludicolo…

[both laughing]

[both gasping]

Marsh…

…tomp…

[Ash and Goh] Impossible!

[both] Buried up to its neck? No way!

[Goh] And there's more of them…

[theme music playing]