14x01 - In the Shadow of Zekrom!

[bunniefuu]

(narrator) The Pokemon world!

A world teeming with the most amazing creatures imaginable!

Populating the land, the sea, and the air.

Wherever you may find yourself

chances are Pokemon will be there too!

And that includes the Kanto region's Pallet Town.

Home to this young man!

- Pika! - Ten year old, Ash Ketchum!

(narrator) A Pokemon Trainer

dreaming of one day becoming a Pokemon Master!

Oops! Yeah!

Hmm.

Pikachu, psyched?

- Pika. - Me, too.

Taking a trip with mom.

Can't remember the last time we did that, you know?

Ash? Professor Oak is here to pick us up.

- Great! - Pika!

[gasps]

Hmm. There. Perfect.

Let's hit the road!

- Pika? - Why're you dressed like that?

Oh, this?

To get everyone in the vacationing mood.

It's been years since I visited the Unova region!

But this is work-related, right, professor?

Yes, but when I'm in between conferences

it's my time. So, in you go!

You heard what he said, right, Pikachu?

Pikachu!

(Giovanni) 'Now, once again'

What is Team Rocket's number one goal?

Sir, our goal is to capture powerful Pokemon!

Pokemon that are powerful and rare!

And to use them to take over the world!

Very good.

We are now in the process of assembling

a most powerful squadron of Pokemon.

An army that allows complete control of the world.

Take a look.

- What's this? - 'The Unova region.'

'A major new stepping stone that will move us'

'toward the successful completion of our plan!'

I'll be sending the three of you

to the Unova region undercover.

At first, you'll be entering the Unova region by yourselves.

(all in unison) Sir!

[purring]

We've received reports

that there is a mysterious, unidentified organization

operating in the Unova region.

(Giovanni) Once those three start operating there

I'm certain they will reveal themselves.

It's a matter of time!

[laughing]

Pika!

Hm, imagine running into the Twerp at a time like this.

And the world's most powerful Pikachu, too.

With Pikachu we can't lose.

A win straight out of the box.

Here's to success.

(Ash) The Unova region!

I bet there're all sorts of Pokemon

I've never seen before!

Of course! It's filled with Pokemon.

Pokemon you won't find in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn or Sinnoh!

Wow! That's awesome!

I can't wait! Man, I hope we get there soon.

- Unova! - Pika, Pika.

♪ It's always hard ♪

♪ When the journey begins ♪

♪ Hard to find your way ♪

♪ Hard to make new friends ♪

♪ But there's nothing you can't do ♪

♪ 'Cause you've got the power inside of you ♪

♪ It's not always black and white ♪

♪ But your heart always knows what's right ♪

♪ It's not about win or lose ♪

♪ It's the path you choose ♪

♪ Let the journey begin ♪

♪ Pokemon ♪♪

(Ash) "In The Shadow Of Zekrom!"

- Huh? - Pika?

That's the Unova region.

- Huh! - Pika!

Flight one fifty one out of Kanto on final approach.

'We're cleared for landing.'

[Ash sighs]

We're here, Pikachu!

Pika!

Pika?

Huh? Oh!

Hey! Pikachu!

Pi..

[panting] Pikachu! What's up?

Huh?

Never seen that before!

[panting]

That was cool! Wonder if there're more?

- Pikachu? - Huh?



What's that?

- Huh? Pikachu! - Pika!

[grunting]

- Pi.. - Huh!

Hey! Who are you guys?

"Who are you?" is the question indeed.

We'll answer you as we feel the need.

Team Rocket! What are you doing here?

I'll ask you the same question.

Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

Pika-chu!

Wasted effort!

We're completely Thunderbolt-proof.

[thunder rumbling]

[both gasps]

Huh!

[screaming]

[groaning]

[grunting]

Huh?

[grunting]

Pikachu!

Pi..

Huh?

Pika?

[all gasps]

Pi-Pika-chu!

[thunder rumbling]

Pika?

So what's that?

Axew!

Check it out!

Something great's going on.

Axew, let's go!

Axew!

My Ash! Oh!

Pi?

A Pokemon?

- Ah! - Pikachu!

The system's back up. Everything's normal.

[grunts] Huh? Huh?

Ah! Pikachu!

Pikachu, you okay?

Pika-Pi.

Pikachu.

- Pikachu. - I'm so glad.

- Pika! - Ash, dear!

Ash!

- Ash, are you alright? - Yeah.

But, Ash, are you completely sure?

Yup! Aren't we, Pikachu?

Pika.

- Huh? Hey, Pikachu. - Pi?

- Ha-ha! - Pikachu!

[sighs] I'll tell you

that was some thunderstorm, you know?

It sure was.

Who was that?

Who, Ash?

(Ash) I'm sure I saw the shadow

of some kind of Pokemon in that thundercloud.

(Professor Oak) Hmm, from our vantage point

all we could see was the cloud.

(Delia) Right.

Man, that's weird.

What could it have been?

- 'Oh! Professor Oak!' - Huh?

What do you know!

'Professor Juniper!'

I'm sorry I was so late.

How are you getting on after that huge thunderstorm?

(Oak) We're just fine, professor. Thank you.

I'd like you to meet Professor Juniper.

And don't let the youthfulness of one of the most important

Unova region researchers fool you.

Pleasure to meet you.

- Huh? - Pi.

- Huh? Ha-ha! - Pika!

[laughing]

[Deerling squeaking]

[Pidove cooing]

- Hah! - Pika!

Huh?

Patrat! Patrat! Patrat!

So what do you think, Ash?

These Pokemon are new to you, right?

Right! Hmm?

(Juniper) 'Pikachu was sparking before, too.'

- Pika! - Yeah!

Once we get to my lab, I'll have a look.

Thanks! That'd be great!

As you know, Kanto Pokemon are quite rare here.

I have a lot of questions for you, professor.

- Fine. - Is Pikachu rare, too?

Yes. We've never seen one in the wild before.

[chuckling]

You'll also see a lot of Pokemon

you've never seen before at Professor Juniper's lab.

Right. You should enjoy that.

- Swanna Flock. - Huh!



[squawking]

Pokemon we've never seen before.

Pika!

[squawking]

[laughing]

(Ash) Who's that Pokemon?

(Ash) It's Pidove!

Hurry, let's go!

[laughing]

So, this is Nuvema Town.

Nuvema Town.

My laboratory's just up ahead.

Pikachu.

What do you think, professor?

(Juniper) 'According to Ash'

'Pikachu was completely enveloped'

'inside a powerful electric field.'

Still, I see no evidence of any problems.

Then Pikachu must be fine.

That's awesome.

- You're okay, buddy. - Pika!

Please stay a little longer, Pikachu.

I'd like to run a few more tests.

Just a little longer, okay?

Pika.

Professor Juniper.

There's a new Trainer who's about to start his journey.

It's really that time again?

New Trainer? Cool!

You see, Ash, one of Professor Juniper's numerous duties

is to give all new Trainers from the Unova region

their starter Pokemon.

Awesome! Starter Pokemon!

Hello, Trip. Welcome.

Hi, Professor Juniper.

I'm finally ready to set off on my journey

as a Pokemon Trainer.

I know you've waited a long time for this day.

Welcome to the world of Pokemon.

So, hey

I'll bet you were so excited last night

that you couldn't even sleep a wink.

[chuckles] I was the exact same way.

Who are you?

Trip, meet Ash.

He's come all the way from Pallet Town in the Kanto region.

Nice to meet you, Trip.

From Pallet Town?

Kanto Region?

[chuckling]

Huh?

What's so funny?

See, I was just thinking

that a guy like you came from the boonies.

Hmm? Hey!

What do you mean "Boonies?"

Come on, today is your first day as a Trainer.

So, it's a happy day.

Now, you can choose your partner

from among these three types.

The first is Tepig, a Fire-type!

Tepig!

Wow, awesome!

So you're called a Tepig.

Tepig.

That's a Fire-type. Nice and fiery.

Up next, here's Oshawott.

A Water-type.

Oshawott.

Aw, aren't you the cutest?

Huh!

Oshawott!

Finally, Snivy!

A Grass-type.

Snivy!

Cool! This one's got plenty of confidence.

Tepig.

Each one of them would be great to train

so it's going to be one tough choice.

Don't forget, I'm the one who gets to choose.

Don't worry. I know that.

'But if it was up to me..'

'Well, that's a tough one.'

Hmm.

Huh?

I've decided.

I'm choosing Snivy!

Snivy!

Tepig.

Osha.

Okay. First of all, here's your very own Pokedex.

Thanks, professor.

(Pokedex) Snivy. The Grass Snake Pokemon.

Cool, calm and collected

Snivy uses photosynthesis to collect energy

with the leaf on its tail.

[chuckles]

Hm?

Huh?

(Juniper) And here are your Poke ba*ls.



You can carry up to six Pokemon around with these.

(Trip) Yeah, that's basic.

(Juniper) And this is Snivy's Poke Ball.

Take good care of it.

(Trip) Right.

Alright, Snivy.

So let's get this journey started.

Have a great journey. Good luck.

Thanks. Thanks for everything

[chuckles]

(Ash) 'Trip, wait up.'

Hm?

Hey, Trip.

Going for Gym Battles?

That's basic.

Pokemon Trainers go around challenging different Gyms

and try to win eight Badges.

So they can enter the Unova League.

Really? That's just like back in Kanto.

- 'Pika, Pi!' - Huh! Huh?

- Pikachu! Ha-ha! - Pika!

Done with your tests, huh?

- Pika! - Who's that Pokemon?

Huh?

(Pokedex) Pikachu. The Mouse Pokemon.

And the evolved form of Pichu.

Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning

as it raises it to check its surroundings.

What're you doing?

This's why we don't like people from the boonies.

Listen up. A Pikachu in Unova's huge.

It's a really big deal.

It's not a big deal.

Pikachu's my number one partner and buddy.

Pika-Pika.

Huh?

Is it strong?

- Oh, you bet. - Pika, Pika.

You want to see?

Sure I do.

Snivy! Go get them, now!

Snivy!

Pikachu, let's do it!

Pikachu!

- Huh? - Pika?

Why are you always taking pictures?

I'm recording my journey.

And remember, this's Snivy's first Battle .

And this's our first battle in the Unova region.

So, we'll go first.

Pikachu, use Quick Attack!

Pika-chu!

How's that?

Snivy.

Snivy, Tackle!

Snivy.

Pikachu, dodge it, quick!

Good one!

Now!

Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

Pika-chu!

Huh?

- Snivy! - Pika, Pi.

Alright, Pikachu, Thunderbolt again!

Pika!

Pi-ka-chu!

Pika?

[panting] Pi.. Pi..

Hey, what's wrong, Pikachu?

You're really trying?

Of course we are!

[grunts] Pikachu, use Volt Tackle!

Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika!

Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pi..

But why?

[panting] Pi.. Pi.. Pika.. Pi..

(Ash) Something's wrong with Pikachu, but what?

Okay, is this some kind of strategy?

Calling moves that you can't even use?

Alright, Iron Tail!

Pika-Pika-Pika!

Ah! Just Electric-type moves.

(Pikachu) 'Pika..'

Dodge it!

[gasps]

Pi..

Snivy.

Snivy, use Leaf Tornado!

Sniv!

What move is that?

Don't know it, do you?

- Argh! - Go, Snivy!

[gasps]

Osha?

Snivy!

Uh, Pikachu!

Uh..

Uh, Pikachu!

[sighs] Pikachu!

Pika?



[groaning]

Our first win.

I thought we synched pretty well for a first Battle.

I'm glad I chose you.

[Ash sighs]

I think you two had better start over

with the basics.

[Ash panting]

Huh?

[chucking]

(Ash) 'Professor Juniper!'

So something's really not right with Pikachu after all.

It appears that Pikachu has suffered

an electrical overload of some kind.

Huh? "Overload?"

All that electrical energy Pikachu absorbed

from the thunderstorm was too much.

Right, and that would explain

why Pikachu's not able to use any Electric-type moves.

No way!

You mean Pikachu's not able to use Electric-type moves anymore?

- Huh? - What's going on?

Pika?

[all gasping]

Pikachu!

Huh? Look.

- Professor Oak, that cloud. - Huh?

(Professor Oak) 'It's the same cloud as before.'

[thunder rumbling]

That again!

[thunder rumbling]

Pika!

Reboot the system, quickly!

Right!

(Pikachu) 'Pika. Pika.'

Huh?

(Juniper) 'It couldn't be, could it?'

Huh?

(Juniper) 'Could the source of those clouds be Zekrom'

'the Legendary Pokemon?'

Huh? Zekrom?

Zekrom's quite a legend in these parts.

'From within its thundercloud'

'Zekrom watches over people and Pokemon.'

And its lightning bolts

are said to be judgments from up above

and they're also the pillars that hold up the skies.

Zekrom!

- Pika! Pi.. - Pikachu!

(narrator) Pikachu has been affected

by a mysterious phenomenon.

Can Pikachu regain its Electric-type powers?

A dark cloud of confusion

has suddenly fallen over, Ash and Pikachu

as their journey continues.