01x20 - Kabu's Battle Training!

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When we got to the Galar region
the trains were shut down for a day,

so we had some free time
to look around.

In Motostoke we met Mitchell,

a Battle Cafe chef who's an old
friend of Murdock's.

I was just thinking how great it was
that they were able to reconnect,

when suddenly...

You wouldn't happen to be Kabu the
Gym Leader, would you?

Yes, indeed.

Hey, Gym Leader Kabu,
are you here on break?

I was jogging in the area,

but I couldn't pass up the delicious
sweets they sell here.

If you get a chance, you
should drop by our store.

That would be nice. Can I come
to the stadium, is that OK?

Yes, of course it is.

So he's Kabu the Gym Leader?

It's so cool we're getting
to meet him.

I watched your battle by the way,

your clever use of Leafage
impressed me.

Really, you saw that?

Yes, your strong bond with
Sprigatito really shone through.

Did you hear that, Liko?

Wait a minute, Roy.

You should go ahead and ask him
about the Black Rayquaza.

Yeah, that's right! Uh, sir...

Now, if you'll forgive me,
I have to get back to my jog.

Flying thanks, everybody!

ROY SPUTTERS

Wait, don't go yet!

I'm coming, too! Bye, see you later!

Hey, wait. Stop, you two.

Uh.

MURDOCK CHUCKLES

Kabu!

Well, going for a little jog
yourself there?

I like that.

Let's do the best we can, then.

He's so fast!

# When you lead with your heart

# It's so scary at the start

# But that's the hardest part

# And trust me, it gets better

# I finally know where I belong
Where I belong

# This is the way
that we grow strong

# I've got a feeling

# With you, I'm becoming me
I'm becoming me

# I'm becoming me. #

So this is Motostoke Stadium.

You think Kabu's here?

Yeah, he's got to be!

I wonder which type of Pokemon
he battles with.

I bet it's cool.

He trains fire types.

Hi there. I'm a future Gym Trainer.

My name is Wakaba.
Nice to meet you.

Did you want something from Kabu?

Um, yeah. We have a question,

and I think he might be the
only one who can answer it!

A question.

Understood. Come on, follow me.

Hey, what kind of person is Kabu?

What's he like?

Great question.
If I had to sum it up in a word,

I'd say he's a strong, passionate,
kind, wise and reliable Gym Leader.

He's always trying to improve
himself.

So whether it's rain, shine
or sandstorm,

he's out there training.

He's a trainer above the rest.

That's a bit more than one word.

Wow, that's so cool!

You bet it is.

I'm aiming to become a Gym
Trainer myself,

using Kabu as my inspiration.

Mm-hm.

But so far, I've lost every
test battle against him.

But still, I'll keep trying
however long it takes.

Our whole life is one big,
long training session.

Mm-hm. Give it all you got!

I always do.

I got to say, they have a lot
in common.

Kabu, sir. You have some visitors.

Hmm?

Ah, yes, you. The boy from earlier.

My name's Roy and that's Fuecoco.

I'm Liko, and this here
is Sprigatito.

Um, so we're looking for
a Black Rayquaza.

Have you seen it?

Huh? From the legends, that
Rayquaza?

We've been looking for a while

and thought maybe you'd know
something about it.

If it's a Black Rayquaza you seek,

I may have some insights
to share with you.

I knew it! Why do you ask?

This.

Hmm, is that a Pokeball?

I've never seen one like that.

The Black Rayquaza was inside
this Pokeball,

but it got out and flew away

and we never saw it again.

That's why I've been trying
to find it again,

so I can catch it!

Well, for me, that Rayquaza means
something very important.

I think everything that led up to me
meeting my friends

and the whole reason I'm even in this
region is all connected.

That's why I want to know about it.

You have conveyed your fierce
determination and passion

about this loudly and clearly.

However, if you intend to catch it,

you must know you're going
to have to engage in battle.

Are you two confident
that you can win?

I will catch it! I will!

I'll challenge it as many
times as it takes.

Am I right, Fuecoco?

I like that answer.

And a good Ember, too.

A strong Gym Leader needs to do
a lot,

and that includes
helping young trainers.

Your battle techniques are fine,
but could stand improvement,

which I'll help with!

You mean you, the Kabu...?

Are going to be our opponent?

KABU CHUCKLES

Aw, look how cute they are.

POKEDEX: Litwick, the Candle
Pokemon.

A Ghost and Fire type.

It's flame is usually unlit,

but it starts shining when Litwick
absorbs life force from humans

or other Pokemon.

Oh, boy.

Kabu, sir.
The preparations are done.

Good, thank you.

Uh, so what's this?

This training exercise is
for you two.

Huh? I thought we were battling.

If you wish to become stronger,

then you must stay focused
on the fundamentals.

Keep working on your basic moves
to build up your power

and your skill
level will improve accordingly.

Always know the basic moves.

Sprigatito's is Leafage

and Fuecoco's is Ember.

You two work on
strengthening your moves.

BOTH: Yes, sir!

The rules are very simple.

From within the red circle,

Fuecoco should use Ember

and Sprigatito should use Leafage.

Try to aim just above the heads
of the Litwick.

If Fuecoco can successfully light
all the wicks on the Litwick,

then Roy is the winner

and if Sprigatito can quench all
the Litwick flames with Leafage,

Liko wins.

So it's a competition!

I'm game, if you are.

AIR HORN BLARES

Ready.

Begin!

Fuecoco, use Ember!

Sprigatito, use Leafage!

LITWICKS CRY

THEY SHOUT MOVES RAPIDLY

Quick, Ember!

Yeah, great work, Fuecoco.

Let's get more of them!

Sprigatito, use Leafage!

You're so awesome, Sprigatito!

Over there, use Leafage!

Huh?

Use Leafage, Sprigatito.

Go huge!

Litwick.

Nice move, yes!

Now, use a whole lot of Leafage, go!

I'm not fast enough.

Let me see.

This time, Sprigatito,

make it clumpy and sharp!

That was awesome, keep it up!

Those two make an excellent team.

Use a tonne of Leafage!

Now, shrink it and speed it up!

Now, strong with a lot of momentum!

Uh-oh, not good.

Right, Fuecoco,
we got to step it up now.

And again, use Ember! That's it!

We're not hitting any of them.

Use Ember, a lot more!

Fuecoco!

Are you all right? Talk to me.

WEAKLY: Fueco...

FUECOCO'S STOMACH GROWLS

BOTH: Ah.

I guess they were all hungry, huh?

I'm really sorry, Fuecoco.

I'm a failure as a trainer.

Failure, even more than success,

puts you on a path
of learning and growth.

I've had far more than my share
of failures.

I've grown a little stronger
each time.

Even you, Kabu?

That's right.

Training lasts an entire lifetime.

Learn from it and press on.

Such inspiring words,
they really moved me.

Yeah, I get it.

OK, right, Fuecoco.

Let's do our best this time.

Very well. We'll reset

and start again.

AIR HORN BLARES

Are both of you ready?

BOTH: Yes, sir!
Begin.

Sprigatito, pick up where
you left off with Leafage.

Make it sharp!

I think we're really getting
the hang of this.

OK. We'll just have to use a lot...

No, wait, what am I doing?
We can't just fire them off.

I have to learn from my mistakes.
Yes, that's it, go!

Fue-fue. Fuecoco.

Ha-ha, that's it!

# Go, go, Fuecoco

# Go, go, Fuecoco

# Go, go, Fuecoco

# Go, go, Fuecoco! #

Wow!

Oh, yeah, that's it!

Sing, Fuecoco and use Ember!

Fue-fue-fuecoco!

You did it!

Let's use Ember again, now!
Fue-fue-fuecoco.

Use Leafage, go!

Nice going, Fuecoco!

One more time, use Ember!

Fue-fue-fuecoco!

That's amazing.

Roy, just made an unexpected
comeback!

Use Leafage!

Use Ember!

Fue-fue-fuecoco!

AIR HORN BLARES

If this keeps up...

Huh?

So we aim there.

Sprigatito! Fuecoco, let's do this!

# Go, go, Fuecoco

# Go, go, Fuecoco! #

Fuecoco.

Uh, sorry.

Use a sharp...no, lots of Leafage!

Use Ember!

Fuecoco!

FUECOCO CHEERS

We did it!

Guess we lost.

Sprigatito, I'm sorry.

That was really close, Liko.

You should know you were so amazing.

Thank you.

Your cheering helped me,
it upped my game.

This was a good training session
for both of you. Well done.

Now, a test to see the real results.

You're going to battle me.

THEY GASP

And you, Wakaba,

will you join me in a Multi Battle?

You mean me and you, Kabu?

An honour and a pleasure, sir.

So we're finally going to battle...

Against Kabu.

Rolycoly, give me your best!

Burn bright, Centiskorch!

Here it is! A Fire and Bug type,

the Radiator Pokemon, Centiskorch!

It's personality is extremely
aggressive

and it launches attacks

while running a 1,500-degree body
temperature.

Its Kabu's strongest partner by far!

It looks strong.

Yup.

Fuecoco, use Ember!

Wait, what?

Yes, Centiskorch's ability
is Flash Fire.

Fire attacks don't work on it.

After all my training with Fuecoco.

Sprigatito, use Leafage! Go sharp!

It did nothing!

Use Flame Wheel!

Use Bug Bite!

BOTH: Watch out!

It's attacks are so complex,
I can't get an attack in.

What's wrong?

If you can't figure out a way
to defeat my Centiskorch,

then you will have zero
chance of defeating Rayquaza.

All right, let's attack as a team
this time. Mm.

Give us a whole lot of Leafage!

Blind it!

Now, use Tackle! Quick attack, go!

Fire ahead, use Flamethrower!

Oh-no, what will I do?

Sprigatito is...

# Go, go, Fuecoco

# Go, go, Fuecoco

# Get up

# Get back up

# Don't let it beat your body

# Do your best

# Now just remember

# Don't let it beat your body
Do your best!

# Get up
Get back up!

# Don't let it beat your body
Do your best!

# Now just remember

# Don't let it beat your body
Do your best!

Hmm.

Centiskorch, use Flamethrower! Fire!
ROY CONTINUES SINGING

# Remember your training! #

Fuecoco, now!

Use, Ember!

Fue-co-fueco!

CENTISKORCH BELLOWS

I think that was...
A Flamethrower move?

FUECOCO SCREAMS

Fuecoco!

Are you all right, buddy?

You can use Flamethrower,

you know how amazing that is?

You OK, Sprigatito?

So if Fuecoco is
unable to keep battling, fine.

I want you to take over the
battle with Liko from here, Wakaba.

Simply think of this as a Gym
Trainer Test and try your hardest.

Yes, sir! I understand fully.

I'm battling Wakaba?

Ready, Liko?

It's you and me!

Uh, mm.

Yeah, Liko! Go for it!

FUECOCO CHEERS

Right, here we go.

Rolycoly, now, use Smack Down!

We're going to smack down
their Smack Down!

Use Leafage!

Fine, then. Use Rapid Spin!

Dodge it!

Use a sharp Leafage!

Rolycoly!

Yeah, one more time, Sprigatito!

I can't lose this match, too.

I'll win and become a Gym
Trainer, finally!

She really wants it.

SPRIGATITO MEWS

Ah.

Use Rapid Spin!

No, wait.

I-I give up, you win.

BOTH: Huh?

Sorry, I don't understand.

U-uh...

I'm pretty sure that after today's
training,

Sprigatito's really tired
and if we keep battling then...

Are you purposely trying to lose?

Are you throwing in the towel

when you could totally
still keep going?

I didn't mean it that way!

Even if I became a Gym Trainer
after this,

it's wrong!
I don't want to win this way.

I want my dreams to come
true by my own power.

TEARY-EYED: If not, it's worthless!

Coly-coly-roly.

Liko, you faltered the same way

doing your training with Roy
as well, didn't you?

Huh? What is he talking about?

Uh, maybe, but...

It's clear to me you went
out of your way to put Roy

and Wakaba's feelings

ahead of your own desire to win.

It's true, right?

You're a kind girl who cares
for others,

but in the heat of battle

being kind is not always
the correct answer.

Your opponent is there for one
reason,

to beat you fair and square.

How would you feel if your
challenger held back deliberately?

Besides, think how Sprigatito feels.

It's been fighting
beside you all this time.

Sprigatito, I'm sorry.

Will you forgive me?

Excuse me, I have to apologise to
Wakaba.

Wakaba!

Um, hey, I...
Please forgive me?

I wasn't a worthy opponent,

but I shouldn't have taken
that out on you.

No, it was my fault.

I gave up and didn't think
about how that would make you feel.

I'm so sorry about that!

I'm going to keep on training hard,
get better, and then I'll try again.

And don't hide your power
for anyone.

Thank you so much.

You both showed better results
from your training than I expected.

I am so pleased.

I think you'll become excellent
trainers.

Thank you so much!

And you wanted to know about a Black
Rayquaza, didn't you?

You said you had some insights
before.

I saw it several days ago.

I was out for an early morning jog

and in the sky above the sleeping
city,

it suddenly...

Suddenly?

I was
convinced I had to be dreaming.

Honestly, it was only after you two
started talking about it

that I accepted that it was
actually real.

What happened to the Rayquaza?

It just flew away,
up into the western sky.

To the west of Motostoke?

Oh, wow.

FRIEDE: You think it's in the Galar
Mine?

ORLA: What reason would Rayquaza
have to go in there?

We're not going to find anything
out until we actually get there.

And we can't be sure to even
still be there when we arrive.

That's why we've got to get
going now!

OVER SPEAKER: Well, maybe if you take
the very first morning train.

Pikachu.

OK, then how about we make
a quick check there

before heading to Hammerlocke?

Is that OK with you, Liko?

Liko?

Huh. Oh, yeah, sure.

ROY: All right!

KABU: But even so, success in battle

is not the only possible path
for a Trainer.

There are as many paths to becoming
a Trainer as there are Trainers.

I suggest that you choose one
that you will believe in.

I do hope you'll find it.

Choose the path that I believe in.