07x50 - Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR Lilycove City, a bustling port town

known as the launching point

for adventures across the ocean.

It's here that Ash and friends have finally arrived

ready.. For action?

I can't walk another step.

[AGREEMENT]

Oh, please, all we did was skip lunch

and you act like you're starving.

But leave it all to me.

I happen to have a guide book

to the best restaurants in town.

So, what are we waiting for?

[AGREEMENT]/[EXCITED]

I think you had him at "Guide book."

Well, first we have to decide..

'Look at that! It's an ad for a contest.'

So, "The Lilycove Coordinator Contest," huh?

- And it's tomorrow. - Cool.

You're gonna enter it, aren't you, May?

That's right, I'm going to.

And I plan on winning my third ribbon here.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "Pok block, Stock and Berry."

So, this restaurant you chose is famous for omelets?

Yeah.

What, Pikachu?

[EXCITED]

- Hey, where're you going? - Pikachu.

[EXCITED]

VENDOR 'Berries for sale. Get your berries.'

'Blueberries, strawberries raspberries..'

[EXCITED]

'...boysenberries and blackberries.'

ASH/MAX Whoa!

'Look at all of that.'

'Is it a Farmer's Market?'

It's Lilycove's famous Berry market.

Oh..

There must be a million different kinds.

Should we go walk around, guys?

- 'How much?' - Huh?

What? For two measly bags?

I could've bought the whole tree for that.

[AGREEMENT]

I can be pretty loud

don't buy from this guy, he'll rip you off.

OLD MAN 'Excuse me?'

How would you like to try a slice of this

Nomel berry I just picked?

'It's delicious.'

Try one of these, little fella.

PIKACHU [EXCITED]

[EATING]

[HAPPY]

Hey. If Pikachu likes it, I'll try one.

- Ash, wait a sec. - Hmm?

Sour!

I think I'll pass on that one.

Sorry, I thought you knew when I said

it's delicious I meant to Pokémon, not to people.

Now you tell me?

'These Mago berries should help with that sour taste.'

Now that's delicious.

KELLY 'Excuse me, coming through'

watch where I'm going, 'cause I'm sure not.

[Kelly groaning]

[screaming]

ASH/MAX/BROCK/MAY [gasping]

[PSYCHIC MOVE]

Oof.

[TIRED]

[applause]

Grumpig used Psychic and saved her.

Thanks, everyone.

We'll be in the contest.

Come cheer for us tomorrow. Thank you.

GRUMPIG [AGREEMENT]

Oh, you're in the contest?

That must mean you're a Coordinator too.

Yeah. My name's Kelly.

And this is my partner, Grumpig.

[FRIENDLY]

So, that's what a Grumpig looks like.

POKEDEX Grumpig, the Manipulate Pokémon.

Grumpig is the evolved form of Spoink.

Using its dark pearl to magnify its Psychic waves

'it's able to manipulate its opponents easily.'

It seems well trained.

This could be your biggest competition tomorrow, May.

It could be.

Hi. I guess that means you're entering it too?

- Yeah. Hi, I'm May. - Hello, May.

GRUMPIG [FRIENDLY]

Are you thinking what I'm thinking about Grumpig?

If it's reminding you of my ex-fiancé, then yes.

Well, I'm thinking we give it to the Boss.

TEAM ROCKET He'll give us a raise and a promotion

and a condo by the ocean.

So, let's get busy and catch that Grumpig.

- Right. - Right.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

MAY 'Grumpig's dark pearl is really pretty, Kelly.'

Thank you, May.

But it's really hard to keep it sparkling like that

so I have to be super careful

to use only the best ingredients

when I make Grumpig's Pokéblock.

The key to being a good Coordinator

is making good Pokéblock.

Might as well kiss that third ribbon goodbye.

Hey, nobody asked you, Max.

Third ribbon? Oh, wow.

So, does that mean you already have two other ribbons?

Well, I don't really like showing them off. Okay, okay.

Let me see 'em, let me see 'em.

MAY 'Here they are.'

Wow. They're beautiful, May. Both of 'em.

GRUMPIG [AGREEMENT]

Well, Grumpig, it looks like we've got ourselves

some serious competition in this contest.

GRUMPIG [AGREEMENT]

Oh.. Well, thanks. But I'm not all that good.

I only got these two ribbons 'cause my Pokémon

really worked hard and came through for me.

Then, in the last contest, I didn't do well at all.

And so, this time, I'm determined

to get off to a fresh start.

I bet you will.

Now let me show you my ribbon, okay?

- Like it? - Oh, wow.

That is so cool, Kelly. Good job.

I want another ribbon in my collection.

Well, then.

It's good that you signed up

for the Lilycove Contest.

That ribbon's super cool.

Awesome. And I plan on winning it too.

- Now just hold it right there. - Huh?

I'm gonna win the Lilycove ribbon

so don't get any ideas.

You might. But I'm not gonna give up without a fight.

You're on, May.

Well, looks like they're rivals now.

[AGREEMENT]

That's for sure. May's fired up.

Hey, Kelly, do you know anything

about this omelet restaurant that we read about?

- Huh? - Give me that.

You do not wanna go to that place.

- Why not? - It's just..

That restaurant's really gone downhill

since they put it in the guide.

'It used to be really popular.'

It sounds to me like they got too big for their britches.

- Kind of like you, huh? - Watch it, Max.

[screaming]

Brock, why are you screaming?

[CURIOUS]

Oh, I'm not sure. Guess I was feeling Max's pain.

PIKACHU [PUZZLED]

- I have a good idea, you guys. - Huh?

Come on home with me.

My mom's home cooking is way better

than any restaurant, anyway.

Sounds great. Sure your mom won't mind?

Here we are. This is my house.

So, you have a Pokéblock shop.

PIKACHU [AMAZED]

MAY 'Wow.'

'Look at that.'

All these different kinds of Pokéblock

were really made right here in your shop?

That's right. The best in town.

Mom, I'm home. I got the berries you wanted.

That's my girl, Kelly.

These are friends I met at the market today.

[nervous laughter]

Hungry, are you?

I've got just the thing

to fill you right up.

- 'Mmm.' - 'Wow.'

[ENTHRALLED]

It's the shop's famous Pokéblock stew.

Ha-ha. Gotcha. It's Lilycove stew.

Made from all the freshest ingredients

taken right from the Lilycove Shore.

- Mom's famous for it. - Yeah, I can believe that.

[AGREEMENT]

- Mmm, tastes great. - The broth is really rich.

I bet it's healthy too.

There's lots of it, so eat up.

Great.

Enjoy, kids. I'll be back in the shop.

- Okay. - 'Thank you.'

Huh?

- Curious about the shop, May? - Um, yeah.

Okay. I'll give you a tour then.

I'd love that.

- 'Thanks for lunch, Kelly.' - Huh?

Time to get back to training.

PIKACHU [AGREEMENT]

Already?

The food didn't have time

to reach your stomach yet.

I need to get some practicing in on my attacks.

You're not in the contest.

I know, it's for my Gym battle.

Guess we both have stuff to work on.

I've gotta get Swellow to learn Aerial Ace.

MRS. OTTER 'In go the final ingredients.'

'Then press the button and stand back.'

Some customers just want the standard Pokéblock

but for the really particular folks, we custom make

the Pokéblock to their exact orders

in the berry blenders.

You know why I make the best Pokéblock?

I figured out you can never skimp on the berries.

I'm sure you've probably used

a berry blender before, right, May?

Oh, yeah, lots of times.

Why don't you whip me up a batch?

Then we'll sell it here in the shop.

Good idea. Maybe you could teach me a thing or two.

Think I'd rather go watch Ash practice.

Alright, Swellow, now climb.

[CALLING]

Good job. Now Aerial Ace.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

[PAINED]

Not quite.

Whoa, that looked bad.

Are you okay?

[DAZED]

It must hurt crashing like that.

I know. It can't seem to learn that attack.

[Ralph laughing]

You'll teach it Aerial Ace eventually, young man.

But, at that rate it'll take you

just about a hundred years or so.

Who are you?

Are you some kind of expert or something?

When I was a young man

I was known as Vladimir the Attacker.

[gasps]

You're Vladimir the Attacker?

SWELLOW [SURPRISED]

Yeah, well, I go by Ralph now.

But I can still teach any Pokémon any attack.

- That's incredible. - No way.

Oh, Ralph, formerly known as Vladimir the Attacker

'please teach my Swellow and me Aerial Ace'

'and I promise we'll work hard.'

So, will you please help me, Ralph?

I can see you're quite determined.

Very well. I shall teach you.

ASH 'What's all this stuff?'

It's a training course I invented specifically

for teaching Aerial Ace.

This is great.

I can't wait to see you use it.

Then let me show you how it works, young Max.

Pidgeotto, Aerial Ace.

[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

So, the first secret to Aerial Ace is a high climb

that's followed by a steep dive, then flare out

'just before reaching the ground'

'staying low and fast.'

Man, that's fast.

Now, Swellow, watch closely.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

The second lesson

maintaining top speed on your quick descent.

'Just a hair before crashing into the ground'

you zip along the horizon.

It disappeared.

The final element, now that your opponent

has lost sight of your Pokémon

'is to crash directly into it with full force.'

[AERIAL ACE MOVE]

- Ah. - What a hit.

[SHOCKED]

[EXERTION]

Well ex*cuted, Pidgeotto.

[HAPPY]

Now, do you understand Aerial Ace better, Ash?

Yes, I know the three things.

First, you start off with a steep dive

level off at the last second

and use ground effect for speed.

Yes, that was exactly right.

I see you were paying attention as well.

[nervous laughter]

Now you, Ash.

The first skill you must master is coming out

of the dive at low altitude.

Okay.

Swellow, are you ready? Let's do this.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Good, this is about the right starting height for a beginner.

Great. Alright. Swellow, go!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[EXERTION]

Perfect. That was easy.

Now, let's lower the bar and try again.

[EXERTION]

Sure about this? It's pretty low.

PIKACHU [AGREEMENT]

What do you think? Can you do it, Swellow?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[CONCERNED]

- Are you okay? - That had to hurt.

[STRUGGLING]/[EXERTION]

RALPH 'My, my.'

[EXERTION]/[CALLING]

RALPH Impressive.

Your Swellow is as determined as you are, Ash.

That's 'cause we have a Gym battle to win.

Nothing will stop us now.

[giggling]

Good. Now that you've chopped the berries

almost into atoms, put them into the berry blender.

Okay.

- So now, mix it up? - Right.

KELLY 'Which blend button you push decides'

'how thick or thin your Pokéblock comes out.'

Well, as they say, here goes nothing.

I pick this one.

Next, you should do a taste-test of your completed Pokéblock.

Then, you can fine-tune the result

until it's the perfect flavor for your Pokémon.

I use the exact same method

when I'm making my Pokémon food.

Then, there's my secret ingredient.

I always say a chant.

"Be delicious, be delicious, be delicious."

- And then it's done. - Hey, that's good.

Be delicious, be delicious, be delicious, and voila.

- Ah. And there it is. - Now, let me give it a try.

How is it, good?

Well, actually, it's a little weak.

No way.

Calling it weak may be too kind.

You know what could help that?

Try adding some different berries

from the ones you used the first time.

Sometimes, I end up with ten or eleven different berries.

So, it's a good idea to take notes as you go

just to keep track of it all.

Ah. Disaster.

- What's the matter? - What's wrong, May?

I just realized that I have absolutely no idea

which berries I blended in there.

- Hmm. - Hmm.

[APPREHENSIVE]

[APPREHENSIVE]

Guess what?

You guys get to be the first to try

my new custom-made Pokéblock.

[MUNCHING]/[DISGUSTED]

[CHEERFUL]

[UNHAPPY]

- They all hate it. - Not all of them.

Your Beautifly seems to like it just fine.

Look at it this way.

Now, it doesn't matter you forgot the recipe.

That's it. I'll keep trying till I invent my own original.

That's a good way to look at it, May.

You can't let one failed experiment get you down.

How long did it take you, Kelly?

Or did your mom share all of her recipes with you?

Hmm, now that I think about it

Mom didn't give me any of her recipes.

She's always nice to her customers

but I had to learn stuff for myself.

It worked out okay, though.

I never would've figured out what Grumpig

really liked without all of that experimenting.

[AGREEMENT]

Yeah. Guess that's encouraging.

So, last year, when I won the contest

Mom was really proud of me because she knew

I'd done it pretty much all by myself.

It sure wasn't always easy.

But we just never give up, do we, Grumpig?

[AGREEMENT]

Someday, I wanna get good enough at it

to take over the family business and run the whole shop.

Maybe, I'll even teach classes in making Pokéblock

to help everyone bring out the best in their Pokémon. Hey.

That sounds like a really great plan.

Thanks. Now, since you have two ribbons already

you're probably planning on entering

the Grand Festival, aren't you?

- I sure am. - Okay, then.

So, your plan's to be a Top Coordinator

or even an Instructor, huh?

Huh? Well, uh..

I really haven't thought that far ahead.

- Uh.. - For now..

I think, we'll just keep traveling.

I feel like there's a whole world out there

that my Pokémon and I haven't experienced yet.

That's true.

I guess there's really no sense

in trying to rush into the future

when there's still so much learning to do, right?

That's right.

So, we'll just keep learning

and growing, guys.

GROUP [AGREEMENT]

Kelly, you know, I'm gonna be giving it all I've got

in the contest tomorrow.

I wouldn't expect anything less. Right? So will we.

[AGREEMENT]

GRUMPIG [SURPRISED]

[Team Rocket laughing]

I caught me a Grumpig.

My Grumpig. Give it back.

Prepare for trouble and stick to Pokéblock making.

Make it double, we're bringing home the bacon.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite the peoples within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

- Jessie. - And James.

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare to fight for every last bite.

Meowth, that's right.

WOBBUFFET/CHIMECHO [AGREEMENT]

- Team Rocket! - Team Rocket!

Give me back my Pokémon!

Yeah? When Grumpigs fly.

You realize once we give this to the Boss

we'll really be living high on the hog.

Combusken, help get Grumpig down.

Sky Uppercut.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[SKY UPPERCUT MOVE]

[Team Rocket screaming]

It's falling.

Bulbasaur, grab it with Vine Whip. Go!

[VINE WHIP MOVE]

[SURPRISED]

Now, Beautifly. Use Silver Wind to stop them.

[SILVER WIND MOVE]

TEAM ROCKET Ah! Team Rocket's blasting off again.

WOBBUFFET/CHIMECHO [AGREEMENT]

Grumpig!

- Thanks for doing that, May. - Oh, don't mention it.

BULBASAUR/BEAUTIFLY/COMBUSKEN [HAPPY]

That Sky Uppercut from your Combusken was pretty awesome.

GRUMPIG [AGREEMENT]

Yeah, it's gotten so strong

I'll probably start off with it

in tomorrow's contest.

Hey. What do you think about that, Combusken?

You up for it?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

JAMES Get your elbow out of my eye.

JESSIE Get your eye out of my elbow, then.

WOBBUFFET [EXASPERATED]

And I just washed my hair. Huh? What's this?

The Lilycove Coordinator Contest, huh?

Oh, you can bet that little Twerp of a girl

will be entering this contest.

Well, I'm going to be there too

to wipe that silly smile off her face.

Another contest?

And I'll be using your Chimecho. So, hand it over.

No. No, please.

I've been in a rut

from always using the same Pokémon.

I need a new one in order to win.

And besides that, I seem to recall loaning you

my Dustox for your silly Poké-Ringer Contest.

- 'Which means you owe me.' - If you put it that way.

Chimecho, this is going to be terrible

but do whatever Jessie says.

[AFFIRMATIVE]/[AFFECTIONATE]

Hey. I can't see.

Yes. Thanks for your cooperation.

Now let's go win a contest.

[AGREEMENT]

VIVIAN 'Ladies and gentlemen'

welcome once again to the world famous

Lilycove Coordinator Contest

here in beautiful Lilycove City.

I'm your host, Vivian Meridian.

And now, allow me to introduce our panel

of distinguished judges.

'Head judge, Mr. Contesta.'

'Pokémon Fan Club President, Mr. Sukizo.'

'And your own Nurse Joy from here in Lilycove City.'

[crowd cheering]

This'll be good.

We know Combusken

is in the best shape it's ever been in.

So it's all about May's ability.

I think she's gonna do great.

But I have to get back to practice.

- Ralph is waiting for me. - Okay.

Good luck, Ash.

Please, oh, please, Jessie.

Don't hurt my Chimecho.

Remember who we're talking about here.

[AGREEMENT]

Here's what will be going home with today's winner.

Isn't it beautiful? And very prestigious.

The best Coordinators come from all over to participate

in the Lilycove Contest, so you can be sure

to see some amazing exploits here today.

What a beautiful ribbon.

It's gonna look great in my case.

Hey, don't forget, you're not

the only one here who's determined to win.

Good luck, Kelly.

[EXCITED]

Now, listen and listen good

you little floating hand towel.

I'd better win, or it's curtains for you.

[SCARED]

Okay, let's jump right into the opening round competition.

Introducing Coordinator number one.

'It's May.'

Wow, May's in the leadoff spot.

She'll be fine, if she stays calm.

VIVIAN 'May is well established as a Coordinator'

'with two ribbons already to her credit.'

Show them how it's done, May.

[AGREEMENT]

All eyes are on Coordinator number one

as she begins.

Combusken, let's give them a show.

[APPEARING]

[EXERTION]

VIVIAN 'And Combusken powerfully takes the stage.'

'A masterful introduction from one powerful Pokémon.'

Combusken looks great.

That was a near perfect entrance.

Way to go, Combusken. Now follow with Fire Spin.

[FIRE SPIN MOVE]

Combusken, that's too much. Augh.

[FIRE SPIN MOVE]

- Ah! - May, get away!

- Ahh. - Huh.

No! May!

NARRATOR Has Combusken's Fire Spin spun out of control

or has it turned on its own trainer?

How will May find her way out of this one?

Stay tuned.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪