09x07 - On Olden Pond

[bunniefuu]

[giggles]

Silver Ribbon in my left hand, and my amazingly mysterious

Pokémon Egg in my right hand.

It just doesn't get any better than this, now does it?

NARRATOR Although earning mixed reviews for modesty

there's no denying May's second Ribbon win.

While Ash's training regimen continues in preparation

for his Battle Dome Competition.

Pikachu, Volt Tackle.

[VOLT TACKLE MOVE]

Awesome! Like before. I think.

[TIRED]

[CONFUSED]

Still not workin', huh?

[DISAPPOINTED]

You know, Ash, maybe you're training a bit too hard.

Yeah, maybe it's time for a little break.

The Pokénav says there's a famous fishing spot near here.

Fishin'? That sounds like a great idea.

[EXCITED]

Yeah? Think so too?

[HAPPY]

♪ Pokémon ♪

It's a battle win or lose ♪

♪ It's the friends you make ♪

♪ It's the road you choose ♪

♪ You got the right stuff ♪

♪ So make your mind up ♪

♪ Find the courage inside of you ♪

♪ If you're strong you'll survive ♪

♪ And you'll keep your dream alive ♪

♪ It's the Battle Frontier ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ Be the best you can be ♪

♪ And find your destiny ♪

♪ It's the master plan ♪

♪ The power's in your hand ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "On Olden Pond."

PIKACHU [HAPPY]

[gasping]

'You call this a famous fishin' spot?'

PIKACHU [CONFUSED]

'Not in my book.'

'It's like a ghost town on water.'

BROCK There's got to be somebody at the boathouse.

ASH/MAX/MAY Hope so.

ASH Hello?

MAY Is there anybody here?

Looks deserted.

The sign says it's okay to use the fishin' rods.

Great! Then let's use 'em.

[EXCITED]

See? You need to stay cool, like when you're battling.

The more relaxed you can be, the more chances

of catching a fish.

You got it, so I'm gonna be the coolest

most relaxed fisherman in the whole world.

Yeah! I'm gettin' more chilled out by the minute.

'Relax, Ash. Relax.'

[snores]

That's relaxed, alright.

Huh? Guess I over did it.

Sure calmed down, though.

Huh? Looks like I got me a bite.

- Aah! - It's huge!

Don't forget to stay calm.

Gee, thanks.

[screams]

[grunting]

[STRUGGLING]

You're not gettin' away.

[grunts]

[screaming]

[AGGRESSIVE]

A Crawdaunt.

And a big one too.

Crawdaunt, a Rogue Pokémon, has a violent nature that

compels it to challenge other living things.

Other life forms refuse to live in ponds

inhabited by this Pokémon, making them desolate places.

[AGGRESSIVE]

Crawdaunt's the evolved form of Corphish, you know.

So what better Pokémon to battle it than Corphish?

Corphish! I choose you.

CORPHISH/CRAWDAUNT [APPEARING]/[VICE GRIP MOVE]

Whoa, that's a Vice Grip.

Corphish, use Vice Grip too.

[VICE GRIP MOVE]

CORPHISH/CRAWDAUNT [STRUGGLING]

CORPHISH/CRAWDAUNT [EXERTION]

- Ah. - Crawdaunt's strong.

[READY]

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

Looks like Crabhammer's next.

Use Crabhammer too.

CORPHISH/CRAWDAUNT [CRABHAMMER MOVE]

CRAWDAUNT [ANGRY]

[PAINED]

[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE]

It's Bubble Beam.

Corphish, Bubble Beam too.

[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE]

Corphish, you okay?

[WEAK]

[screaming]

[THREATENING]

[CONTENT]

TIFFANY 'Crawdaunt.'

[NOTICING]

You just can't stay away, can you?

[EXERTION]

[gasping]

Everybody okay?

Yeah.

- Wow! - Huh?

I'm better than okay.

The name's Brock. What's yours?

Uh, Tiffany?

Tiffany, she says.

The only name worthy of your beauty.

Show's over. Back in the box, Brocko.

- We're sorry. - Huh?

Yeah, we borrowed these fishing rods.

That's alright.

That Crawdaunt can be nasty.

Besides, the store's out of business anyway.

'But I don't get it.'

'I thought this lake was a famous place to go fishing.'

Yes, until about a year ago, it sure was.

Not only was the lake popular as a fishing spot

legend has it that a Dragonair lives in it too.

The lake was alive, teeming with all kinds of Pokémon.

But then one day, people from Saridakis Industries arrived.

They said they were going to fill in the lake and turn it

into a luxury day spa, and told me to get lost or else.

But of course I told them to get lost.

Go away! No deal!

TIFFANY My family has run this boathouse for generations

and I dearly love this place more than anything

in the whole wide world.

Then, suddenly..

MAGIKARP/GOLDEEN/BARBOACH [SCARED]

CRAWDAUNT [AGGRESSIVE]

...that awful Crawdaunt suddenly appeared

out of nowhere and started frightening

the fishermen and the Pokémon as well.

TIFFANY And this is the result, the fishermen and Pokémon

have disappeared from the lake.

So if you could get rid of the Crawdaunt, then everything

would go back to the way it used to be, right?

Yes, but easier said than done.

We'll get rid of that old Crawdaunt.

Corphish and I'll have that Pokémon outta here

before you know it.

[AGREEMENT]

Looks like Corphish agrees with you.

[AGREEMENT]

I wouldn't be so sure.

- Huh? - Huh? Uh, who are you?

GRANNY Someone who couldn't sleep with all your yappin'.

- Granny! - Granny?

TIFFANY 'Yes, Mrs. Galea.'

- 'She's my Grandmother.' - Enough.

Did I hear you say you're gonna battle Crawdaunt?

You betcha! Right, Corphish?

[DETERMINED]

[thinking] Those two know how to talk the talk

but can they walk the walk?

ASH We're gonna go lookin' for that Crawdaunt down on the shore.

BROCK Tiffany and I will have a look from the boat.

MAY Come on, Squirtle, let's go.

SQUIRTLE [AGREEMENT]

Okay, guys. Come on.

CORPHISH/PIKACHU [AFFIRMATIVE]

BROCK Stay close, Marshtomp.

MARSHTOMP [AFFIRMATIVE]

Uh, nothin'.

[TIRED]

[ALERT]

[sigh] Crawdaunt's gotta be somewhere.

- Umm.. - Squirtle, you see something?

MAY/MAX Huh?

[BLUSHING]

[grunting]

Squirtle, why don't you save the jokes for later?

I don't see a thing.

Me neither.

- Ah, look. - Huh?

BROCK Crawdaunt's heading into that cave.

[READY]

Go and let the others know, Marshtomp.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[FRIENDLY]

Aah, Crawdaunt.

Your dinner's waiting for you.

[CONTENT]

That's that Saridakis guy.

ASH 'Whoa! Does that mean Crawdaunt's his Pok mon?'

MAY 'And who are those other guys?'

So, let's have it.

You've had lots of time to come up with the Leisure Land plans.

Hmm, yes, it's perfect-perfect.

It's heaven, it's bliss. I love it.

The thing is, he's an artiste.

And an artiste just cannot be rushed.

That's right, and please

you can't be creative on an empty tummy.

But the three of you have been eating for days and days.

Leisure Land is to be a land of unlimited leisure

which means a smorgasbord of leisure

which means you can get anything that you want to eat

which must mean

I need something to eat right now!

Yes, yes, right away.

- Boys, you heard him. - Right.

So predictable.

We're playing them just like a violin.

And after a few more meals, we'll give that Crawdaunt

to the Boss and then get our just desserts.

[FRIENDLY]

Now, I think it's about time we took care of that boathouse.

TIFFANY 'You'll do no such thing'

SARIDAKIS Oh, Miss Tiffany.

'Huh, are those your reinforcements?'

- Huh? - The Twerps.

And timely Twerps too.

We can cop Crawdaunt and pluck Pikachu too.

That's your Crawdaunt. I should've known.

Yeah, you're the one that's making Crawdaunt do bad stuff.

That's not true.

This Crawdaunt's really got a mind of its own.

I thought food would help Crawdaunt calm down.

It didn't work. But battling Corphish will.

[READY]

So a battle, eh?

Sure, on one condition.

What's that?

SARIDAKIS If you win, I leave.

But if I win, I get the boathouse and lake.

[gasps] Okay.

You've got yourself a deal.

- But, Tiffany. - I must!

I've got to settle this thing once and for all.

So, we're on for tomorrow.

And then, when I win, you'll leave for good.

Hah, you mean when I win

you can finally say goodbye to this filthy lake of yours.

- Huh? - It's not filthy.

It is.

Your lake is a filthy, awful place.

I used to fish here all the time when I was a boy

when one day, I got a huge bite.

It pulled me deep underwater.

I got so tangled up in the fishing line

that no matter what I did, I couldn't break free.

Without air, I eventually blacked out.

Suddenly I woke up, and realized I had somehow

gotten back on shore.

I couldn't believe it. It was a miracle.

But that awful experience affected my life.

I've never gotten over it.

This lake will be a much better place as Leisure Land.

And the millions I'll be making won't hurt either.

I can't wait for tomorrow.

[laughs]

How selfish can you get?

Relax. He's not worth it.

Right.

I'll tell you one thing.

He's not getting this lake.

'Corphish, Crabhammer.'

'Pikachu, Volt Tackle.'

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

[VOLT TACKLE MOVE]

That's it. Looking good, Pikachu.

You too, Corphish.

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

PIKACHU/CORPHISH [EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

Yeah, you were great. Both of you.

GRANNY You'll never be able to win like that.

ASH/TIFFANY Huh?

- Huh? - But what do you mean, Ma'am?

Vaporeon, let's go.

[APPEARING]

Whoa, look at that.

Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon.

Vaporeon love fresh, clean water

'and can make their bodies melt away into water as well.'

Alright, feeling up to a little battle, Ash?

Sure. That'd be great.

GRANNY Good. Whenever you're ready, young man.

Oh, I'm ready.

Corphish, Crabhammer, go.

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

[READY]

To the lake, now.

[SURPRISED]

Stop them!

VAPOREON/CORPHISH [EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

Acid Armor.

[ACID ARMOR MOVE]

CORPHISH [EXERTION]/[SURPRISED]

Now what?

Acid Armor's amazing.

It's like it's turning into water.

[CONFUSED]

Right!

I don't see a thing.

Alright, Quick Attack, now.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

VAPOREON/CORPHISH [EXERTION]/[SURPRISED]

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

CORPHISH [PAINED]

Corphish, are you okay?

[SHOCKED]

- What happened? - Oh, no.

That part of the lake is filled with water grass.

That means one thing.

She trapped Corphish on purpose.

Amazing, she used the surrounding area

along with Vaporeon's attack skills.

Vaporeon, Hydro Pump.

[HYDRO PUMP MOVE]

[PAINED]

[STUNNED]

- Corphish, no. - It's over.

[grunts]

Don't misunderstand, your Corphish is strong.

Huh?

Thing is, that Crawdaunt's even stronger.

You can't win matching power against power.

'You learn to adapt to the situation.'

Which means, you should use the surrounding area

and attack skills to work to your advantage.

Very good.

That's awesome. I get it.

Time for special trainin'.

[DETERMINED]

SARIDAKIS Ha-ha, let's show them what you can do, Crawdaunt.

Son, you have the honor.

I'm looking forward to this.

Corphish, Crabhammer, let's go.

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

Crawdaunt, use Crabhammer as well.

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

CORPHISH/CRAWDAUNT [CONTENT]

CRAWDAUNT/CORPHISH [STRUGGLING]

They're even.

- It can't be. - Why not?

Corphish, makes up for power with guts.

Corphish, use Bubble Beam.

[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE]

Bubble Beam too, Crawdaunt.

[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE]

[FOCUSED]

That's right. Now you're seeing true power.

To the lake, Corphish.

[EXERTION]

No, they don't. Vice Grip.

[EXERTION]/[VICE GRIP MOVE]

Dodge it, then Crabhammer.

[EXERTION]

[VICE GRIP MOVE]/[CONFUSED]

CORPHISH/CRAWDAUNT [CRABHAMMER MOVE]/[PAINED]

- What? - Alright.

Way to go, Ash. Great.

He's learning how to use the surrounding area.

[EXCITED]

Like it?

[PROUD]

Why, you little..

Crawdaunt, Vice Grip.

[EXERTION]

Use Harden, then Crabhammer.

[HARDEN MOVE]

CRAWDAUNT [VICE GRIP MOVE]

CORPHISH [CRABHAMMER MOVE]

[PAINED]

Hey, now. That's usin' the old attack skills.

Crawdaunt, get up right now.

[STRUGGLING]

Huh? Crawdaunt.

[laughing]

JESSIE 'Like our mean-green stealing machine?'

- What's that? - Who's doing that cackling?

JESSIE 'Prepare for trouble.'

'We don't cackle, we emote.'

JAMES 'And make it double, while we rock your boat.'

JESSIE An evil as old as the galaxy.

Sent here to fulfill our destiny.

With Meowth. That's me.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

Hah, Jessie.

And James.

Meowth's the name.

Whenever there's peace in the universe..

- Team Rocket.. - Will be there..

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH To make everything worse.

WOBBUFFET/MIME JR. [AFFIRMATIVE]

BROCK/MAY/MAX/ASH Team Rocket!

SARIDAKIS I thought you were a design consultant.

JESSIE 'He is!'

JAMES 'And I've designed the perfect spot for your Crawdaunt'

'in the Boss's pool.'

MEOWTH 'With Pikachu lightin' the pool up at night.'

PIKACHU [SCARED]

- Pikachu! - Correct!

- You're good with names. - 'And we call this "Goodbye."'

Come back!

- Hurry, Ash! - Huh?

Let's get 'em.

We can't let them get away.

Please, help me rescue Crawdaunt.

The nerve of that guy.

Corphish, use Bubble Beam.

Squirtle, Bubble.

Marshtomp use Mud Shot.

SQUIRTLE/MARSHTOMP [BUBBLE MOVE]/[MUD SHOT MOVE]

Trouble?

MEOWTH 'Not when you can dance like this.'

- Lean, mean, and serene. - What a machine.

Although, this baby sure cost us a boatload of green.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH 'Let's split this scene.'

SARIDAKIS Oh, no! They're getting away.

[CONTENT]

CORPHISH [CONTENT]

CORPHISH/SQUIRTLE [EXERTION]

- Aah! - Squirtle?

[RAPID SPIN MOVE]

- Ah. - Look out.

- That's a Rapid Spin. - Heading right for them.

[RAPID SPIN MOVE]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH 'Whoa! That's better.'

SARIDAKIS Squirtle's Rapid Spin didn't stop them.

SQUIRTLE [EXERTION]

Marshtomp, use Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[RELIEVED]

That's it. Quick, May.

Rapid Spin again.

Mmm, Squirtle, Rapid Spin again.

[AFFIRMATIVE]/[RAPID SPIN MOVE]

Corphish, now. Use Bubble Beam.

[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE]

SQUIRTLE [RAPID SPIN MOVE]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh?

SQUIRTLE [RAPID SPIN MOVE]

[screaming]

Mmm-hmm. They're getting much better.

[PLEASED]

MARSHTOMP/PIKACHU [CONTENT]/[EXERTION]

Thanks, you guys.

Welcome back, old friend.

[screaming]

MEOWTH Twerps dead ahead.

[screaming]

[grunts]

[screaming]

You and your designing.

At least I was a paid consultant with free meals.

Next time I need eatin' lessons, I'll hire ya.

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

[groaning]

TIFFANY Is everyone okay?

ASH/MAX/MAY/BROCK I think.

TIFFANY 'Saridakis?'

'He...he's gone!'

Granny, wait!

[thinking] This is just like

what happened to me when I was a boy.

Huh?

Wh...what's that?

Huh?

They, they came here to save me?

Huh? I remember now.

So, it was you two who rescued me, all those years ago.

[choking]

[inhales sharply]

[gasping]

The Dragonair.

It is.

That means the legend really is true.

[groans]

But why?

Why did you risk your life to save me when I was a boy?

Why? Well, you were drowning.

[AGREEMENT]

Uh, but after all these years, you've never said a thing?

Well, what's to say?

Truth is, I only did it in the first place

because of my love for the lake.

Huh? Hmm.

Now, you've gone and rescued me for a second time.

Dragonair, thank you.

[FRIENDLY]

[instrumental music]

It really is a miracle.

Hold on. What about the battle?

- Ah, forget it. - Huh?

SARIDAKIS If I fill this lake

I destroy the home of the best friend I've ever had.

Now, how could I do that?

Wait, but what about Leisure Land?

Finished. Cancelled.

Right, Crawdaunt?

[HAPPY]

Thank you, Saridakis.

Huh?

DRAGONAIR [BECKONING]

AZUMARILL/SURSKIT/MARILL [HAPPY]

QUAGSIRE/POLIWAG/WOOPER [HAPPY]

SEAKING/GOLDEEN/MAGIKARP [CONTENT]

[gasping]

The Pokémon are coming back.

Yeah, Dragonair told them it's safe.

- Max, I think you're right. - Yeah.

[AWED]

NARRATOR And so, those who've loved the lake for so long

can rest easy now, while our heroes continue their journey

and Ash continues his quest to become

champion of the Battle Frontier.

♪ Yo ♪

♪ Pokémon Masters your heart beats faster ♪

♪ Training for the top 'cause you know you can't stop ♪

♪ Your training kicks ♪ ♪ Now ♪

♪ Pokémon Pow ♪ ♪ Wow ♪

♪ The power of a master all before you will ♪

♪ But don't let it get to your head young Trainer ♪

♪ The road is long and filled with danger ♪

♪ Everyone says they deserve to be number one ♪

♪ But who can top you? ♪ ♪ The answer is none ♪

♪ Because they've never seen an expert like you ♪

♪ One who knows the difference between Mewtwo ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you the type ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you which Pokémon's ♪

♪ First you kick it in Kanto ♪

♪ Then you head to Johto ♪♪