16x37 - The Journalist from Another Region!

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR Continuing their Kanto


bound exploration of the Decolore Islands


our heroes have landed on Harvest Island.


Harvest Island is world famous for the abundant amount


of fresh berries you can actually pick yourselves.


And as luck would have it, today just happens to be


the day of the Grand Harvest Festival.


Festival?


[EXCITED]


Sounds awesome. What happens at the festival?


[EXCITED]


Freshly picked berries are sold from stalls


and used to make delicious foods.


Locals make only the best.


For that reason, it's quite a popular event.


- We've gotta go check it out. - I can't wait.


PIKACHU/AXEW [EXCITED]


Sounds like my kind of tasty event.


♪ It's the next chapter the ultimate goal ♪


♪ Ready for battle brave and bold ♪


♪ I know we're gonna make it


♪ We will find a way


♪ Oh oh we've come so far


♪ We fought so hard to get where we are ♪


♪ Oh oh we belong together


♪ It's always you and me


♪ Pokémon ♪


ASH "The Journalist


From Another Region!"


The Grand Harvest Festival. It's gonna be great.


PIKACHU [EXCITED] I just love festivals too.


When I lived in the Village of Dragons.


I looked forward to them every year.


Hey, Cilan, how much longer is it before we get there?


Let me see.


'There it is.'


It appears to be in that forest up ahead.


IRIS 'Alright.'


HELIOPTILE [PANICKING]


Huh?


What's that?


[PANICKING]


PIKACHU/AXEW [SHOCKED]


[PANICKING]


Who's that Pokémon?


POKEDEX No data.


- Huh? - No way.


It's not listed in the pokédex?


Guess not. Wonder what that means.


CILAN 'It may be that it's not


a Pokémon from Kanto or Unova.'


Yeah, well who cares where it's from?


All I care about is catchin' it.


PIKACHU [AGREEMENT] [laughing]


Hey, there.


[PANICKING]


You wanna have a battle?


[EXCITED]


[SCARED]


Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!


[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]


- No, wait. Don't do that! - Huh?


[ATTACK]


[SHOCKED]


[screaming]


- Ash, are you alright? - Oh, I'm so sorry.


- Are you okay? - Yeah. What was that?


[SURPRISED] I'm sorry.


This little one scares easily.


That's what it does when it feels cornered.


Hm. I see.


Does that mean that Pokémon's yours?


Oh, yes, we're a real team.


A team? I wish I had known that.


I'm curious as to what kind of Pokémon that is.


It's from the Kalos region, my home, it's a Helioptile.


The Kalos region? No wonder we've never seen it before.


[CURIOUS]


[PANIC]


Oh, it's alright.


This is another one of my Pokémon, Gogoat.


Hm.


POKEDEX No data.


Another Pokémon I've never seen.


From the Kalos region, I suppose.


[EXCITED] Hi, I'm Alexa.


Helioptile was startled


and ran when a Patrat jumped out from the grass.


So I was out searching for it when I saw you.


My name's Ash. And this is my good buddy, Pikachu.


[EXCITED]


Hi. My name's Iris. And this is Axew.


[HAPPY]


I'm Cilan, a Pokémon Connoisseur


and it's a pleasure to meet you.


The pleasure's mine. Let's see. Hm.


Alexa, is something wrong?


There's something different about this Pikachu.


Huh? [CONFUSED]


You see, I travel all around the world and see a lot of Pokémon.



There's something special about this Pikachu.


You travel the world?


[chuckles]


Huh?


[CURIOUS] Great. I like this shot.


Does that mean you're a..


You're talkin' to a Pokémon journalist.


IRIS/CILAN/ASH Huh?


Pokémon journalist? What's that?


I'm a magazine writer and photographer.


I work for lots of magazines.


Oh. Right. Uh..


[URGING] Huh? Oh, yeah.


I forgot I packed it in the other bag.


[EXASPERATED]


I'm totally embarrassed.


My organizational skills are bad.


I forget where I put things all the time.


[chuckles]


Found it! Please, take a look.


This is an example of the type of magazine I write for.


CILAN 'Say, this is a magazine


that shows Pokémon' 'in their natural habitats.'


Right. Exactly.


Wow, that's the coolest thing.


You have to be really incredible


to be able to write articles like this one.


All I want is to give people the opportunity


to see what Pokémon are really like living in the wild.


That's all.


As we view the majestic calmness of the lake


Swanna prepare for migration as they flap their wings


to take to the air.


Huh? [EXERTION]


ALEXA 'As we view the majestic


calmness of the lake'


'Swanna prepare for migration as they flap their wings'


'to take to the air.'


- 'So you wrote that?' - 'Beautiful.'


This is an article that positively overflows


with your real love for Pokémon.


Thanks so much.


Then you've come out here so you can work


on another article, right?


That's right.


I'm covering the Pokémon Sumo competition


at the Grand Harvest Festival.


A competition? [CURIOUS]


Yeah. Pokémon Sumo is the festival's main event.


Do you happen to know why this festival


started here on Harvest Island?


It's a festival that celebrates the berry harvest, right?


Yes, it is, but there's more.


There's actually an ancient legend.


A long time ago, there was an abundance


of berries on this island.


Both people and Pokémon lived together


happily and comfortably.


But at some point, everyone decided that


they wanted more than their fair share of the berries


so they tried to take it all for themselves


and quarrels broke out.


The quarrels left the forest a barren wasteland


and most of the berries eventually disappeared.


Finally, with one last berry tree left


the two strongest Pokémon had a battle.


It was a fierce battle indeed but it ended without a winner.


And that's when one of the village children


came running to them and said


"If you share what you have with everyone


"it's even more delicious."


And handed them the berry.


'And so the forest gradually returned to the way it was.'


And the berries have tasted more delectable than ever.


- Or so they say. - That legend's great.


[EXCITED]


Now, they make sure the forest is always protected.


And they also have this festival, thanking nature


for the gifts they've received.


But why do they put on a Pokémon Sumo competition?


ALEXA It began as a way to recreate


and remember the battle


from the past between the two strongest Pokémon


but now it's enjoyed like any other sport.


What a fascinating tale.


Remembering important events from their past


while celebrating the present.


That's certainly is a recipe for pure delight!


Sure is. And that Pokémon Sumo stuff.


A long time ago I took part in a Pokémon Sumo competition.


It was actually a lot of fun.


Really? So why don't you enter this Sumo competition too?


Yeah? I can really join?


[EXCITED]


You sure can. Anybody who wants to can enter.


Alright. We're here.


PIKACHU [AWED]


ASH 'That must be the arena.'


Those interested in entering the Pokémon Sumo


you can come on up and register right here.



'The grand prize is this Focus Band.'


'And our bonus prize is these delicious'


'Harvest Island berries.'


ASH 'Whoa. Some bonus prize.'


PIKACHU [AGREEMENT]


It all looks delicious. AXEW [EXCITED]


- Okay. I'll enter too. - Huh?


You don't mind if I enter, do you?


In that case, I might as well sign up too.


Festivals are always more fun


when as many people enter as possible.


Looks like we're all rivals.


PIKACHU [EXCITED]


Hm. You're all looking wonderful.


Remember, the goal is to have fun.


Okay, everybody


please register your Pokémon at the festival desk.


Hm. Who should I use?


[APPEARING]


[EXCITED]


You wanna try, Oshawott? [AFFIRMATIVE]


PIKACHU/AXEW [UNSURE]


[EXCITED]


PIKACHU/OSHAWOTT [CURIOUS]/[SHOCKED]


CILAN/ASH/IRIS Huh?


ASH 'Wow. That Golurk's gigantic.'


[SCARED]


[SHEEPISH]


Huh? Don't tell me you're quitting.


[EXASPERATED] [NONCHALANT]


Hm. I know.


Pignite. I choose you!


[DETERMINED] Here's the deal.


Your opponents look really strong


but let's give it everything we've got, okay?


[AGREEMENT]


[SHEEPISH]


[EXASPERATED]


Hm. I'm not sure you can handle this.


[AGREEMENT]


Okay, Dragonite, come on out!


[APPEARING]/[READY]


Let's do this. You with me?


[AGREEMENT] Now, Pansage, I need your help!


[APPEARING]/[EXCITED]


We'll be at a weight disadvantage


but no one battles harder than you.


[EXCITED]


MEOWTH Chasin' Pikachu can land you


into a groovy scene.


Like a Pokémon Sumo fling.


A spectacle that can make the heart sing.


I'll enter. You with me?


Winning first prize is a plus.


And catching Pikachu here eliminates the fuss.


I say we go with Amoonguss or Frillish.


We have a better idea.


Much.


Man, you give me the creeps.


GROUP Who's that Pokémon?


GROUP It's Ursaring.


[ANGRY]


'So there's still time before the Sumo competition.'


'I thought it was gonna start right away.'


PIKACHU [AGREEMENT]


Say, I know what we can do until then.


How about trying some of those delicious berries


the island's known for?


Great idea. Sounds delish.


Yeah, it's time to fill up the old stomach.


Look. Let's try that stand.


Alright.


Excuse me, I'd like that berry--


- I want that one. - Ah!


Ah! Hey, what do you think you're doing?


- Hm? - I wanted that.


- You knocked me down. - Kid, you're crazy.


This is my pie.


I was here first, and I want that pie!


First come first served. You lose on this one.


- What'd you say? - Why not drop it, Ash?


There are plenty of other pies to choose from.


He's right. Only a little kid would get angry about this.


But that's not the point, guys.


PIKACHU/OSHAWOTT [ANGRY]


Look, this one's mine and that's that.


- Huh? - Hey, bring that back!


- 'Ash, look.' - Huh?


These pies look pretty good too.


Taste good too.


A festival's no place for a fight. Right?


Right.


PIKACHU [EXCITED]


Wow. That was great.


It looks like someone's feeling a lot better.


Leave it to food to do the trick.


[AGREEMENT]


Now, time to get a little work done around here.


Uh, oh, no. I forgot to recharge it.


Oh, where's that recharger?



I know I must've put it in here.


[URGING]


That's right! The other side!


Oh. What a relief. Thanks, Gogoat.


[sighs] She sure can be..


Pretty absent-minded at times, huh?


I'd say Gogoat's the perfect assistant for Alexa.


I found it. Helioptile, ready to go?


[FOCUSED] [EXERTION]


Okay. We're good.


Say. That's quite an interesting use for a move.


Yeah, I wouldn't survive out on the road


without my little partner here.


Right, Helioptile?


[AGREEMENT]


You're so awesome.


- Ah! - Ash, stop it.


You're scaring Helioptile.


Uh, sorry.


Don't worry, Ash. Helioptile will get used to you.


Won't you, Helioptile?


[UNSURE]


[laughing]


Looks like things are getting underway.


Ladies and gentlemen


the Pokémon Sumo competition is about to begin!


Competition rules state if a Pokémon uses a move


or a Pokémon leaves the ring or touches ground with anything


other than its feet, it loses.


Now, for our opening match.


It's Rodney's Golurk on this side


versus Jessicalinda's Golem on this side.


- Hmm. - Is something wrong?


Perhaps. That's the strangest-looking Golem


I've ever seen.


- Really? - Interesting.


There's no doubt that Golem's unique.


ALEXA 'I like it.'


Man, I get so tired of havin' to do


all the heavy liftin' when it's competition time. Aw..


JESSIE From now on, you're Golem.


Think Golem. Breathe Golem.


Your job? Winning the Sumo competition.


[panting]


- 'Hey, Golem. Chop, chop.' - Huh?


- 'Remember your Golemness.' - Huh?


[grunting]


Golem-Golem-Golem Golem-Golem-Golem!


- Huh? - Huh?


[gasps]


MEOWTH 'Unfair size advantage!'


Hey. It's that kid!


Yes, that's the boy from the pie stand.


You're right. So he's in the Sumo competition too.


He's Golurk's Trainer and he likes pie.


Begin!


Now, Golurk, let's go!


[EXERTION]


[screaming]


If I'm a Golem, you're a Charizard!


We would've won if you had worked hard.


JAMES And now comes the discard.


JAMES/JESSIE/MEOWTH We're blasting off again!


It's over. And Golurk wins.


Ha! A piece of cake.


That Golurk's strong.


I'd have to say Golurk


has a very good chance of winning this.


I wouldn't be too sure of that.


Don't forget Dragonite's really powerful too.


DRAGONITE/AXEW [AGREEMENT]


And let's not count us out, right?


[AGREEMENT]


I don't wanna lose to that guy.


Let's beat him, Pignite, okay?


[DETERMINED]


[EXCITED]


[FOCUSED]


TYRANITAR/VIGOROTH [EXERTION]/[PAINED]


AGGRON/MACHOP [EXERTION]/[PAINED]


And up next, we have Iris' Dragonite


'versus Morgan's Beartic.'


Ready to go, Dragonite?


[READY] Begin!


[EXERTION]


[STRUGGLING]


Go for it, Dragonite.


[FOCUSED] Show your strength.


[EXERTION]


Alright! You did it, Dragonite!


Way to go, Dragonite!


It's over. The bout goes to Beartic.


- Huh? - What happened?


Right before Beartic was thrown, Dragonite's tail touched


the ground, which means Dragonite has been disqualified.


CILAN/ASH Oh.


Dragonite must have used its tail


in order to give itself a power boost.


That's not done in Pokémon Sumo.


Mm. I don't believe it.



I'm sorry, Iris.


But when it comes to power, Dragonite rules.


Hm..


DRAGONITE/AXEW/PIKACHU [ANGRY]/[AGREEMENT]


Quick, Pansage, dodge!


[EXERTION]


[ATTACK]


[PAINED]


[PAINED]


Pansage, are you alright? [UPSET]


Pansage went out of the ring so Hariyama is the winner.


Okay, now it's just us. We're not gonna lose.


[FOCUSED]


[chuckles]


Pignite wins. Pignite is the winner.


'And Pignite wins.'


Wow, those two were incredible.


IRIS 'The finals are next.'


PIKACHU/OSHAWOTT [EXCITED]


Huh? [chuckles]


You're not gonna be laughin' for long.


I stopped you once from getting in my way and I'll do it again.


- Oh, yeah? - Oh, come on.


Will you cut out all of that little kid stuff?


I think this is the perfect place to settle this.


At least in Sumo, you have to follow the rules.


Hm. You're right.


And now we come to our final match.


'Ash's Pignite versus Rodney's Golurk.'


Give me a break.


Pignite doesn't stand a chance against my Golurk.


Oh, yeah? Well, we'll just have to see about that.


- Begin! - Golurk, let's go!


[EXERTION]


Dodge it, Pignite! [EXERTION]


Pignite, look out!


Their weight difference is so extreme


that just one hit and it will all be over.


- That sounds scary. - Pignite, circle behind Golurk.


[DETERMINED]


[EXERTION]


Go for it!


[EXERTION]


[gasps]


[PAINED]


Ah. Man, Pignite is strong.


But it's got such a small body.


How's it able to hang tough like that?


No matter how tough the battle, there's always a way to win.


But Golurk's really awesome.


Even with all of Pignite's strength


Golurk's still up and battling hard.


[chuckles]


No, it's your Pignite who's so awesome.


No one's ever given us a real battle like that before.


Hm..


RODNEY But Golurk's gonna win this.


ASH Nope, not this battle.


Pignite, let's go!


[EXERTION]/[SHOCKED]


Now, Golurk. Wrap it up!


[EXERTION] Finish this, Pignite!


[FOCUSED]


PIGNITE/GOLURK [EXERTION]/[SHOCKED]


PIGNITE [EXERTION]


It's over. The bout goes to Pignite.


Alright!


PIGNITE/PIKACHU/OSHAWOTT [EXCITED]


[cheering]


Yeah! Pignite rules. [EXCITED]


That's for sure. Congratulations!


PIGNITE [PROUD]


PIKACHU/OSHAWOTT [EXCITED]


To Ash, the winner, we present the Focus Band


as well as our delicious Harvest Island berry bonus prize.


Nicely done.


Thanks very much.


[PROUD]


[crowd cheering]


[PROUD]


Looks awesome. You deserve it.


Hm?


Huh? Ah.


The Harvest Festival started off with everybody sharing berries


and becoming buddies, right?


Thanks a lot.


And now. Hm.


'Sorry.'


- Yeah, I'm sorry too. - Hm.


- Let's dig in. - Yeah!


I like when things end in a nice way.


Food works every time.


That's Ash for you. [EXCITED]


Hey, why don't you guys have some berries too?


PIKACHU/OSHAWOTT [HAPPY]


RODNEY Hey-hey-hey!


[chuckles]


AXEW/PIGNITE/PANSAGE [HAPPY]


Hey, looking good.


This'll make a great article.



Here, Alexa, this is yours.


[chuckles]


Are you serious? You're all going to Kanto on a cruise ship?


Yup. And what about you?


Believe it or not, I'm going to Kanto on a cruise ship too.


That's gotta mean we're taking the same ship.


That's great!


So that means we'll all be traveling together for a while.


Yeah. It sure does.


Wow. That's great news.


[EXCITED]


NARRATOR A chance meeting between


Pokémon journalist, Alexa


and our heroes looks to be the beginning


of a winning friendship.


Now, as they travel to the Kanto region together


one can only imagine the exciting adventures


that lie ahead for all as the journey continues.