15x29 - Evolution by Fire!

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NARRATOR Continuing toward Icirrus City


and Ash's next Gym battle


after passing through Twist Mountain


our heroes have decided to stay for the night


at Don George's Pokémon Battle Club in Astilbe Town.


A good night's sleep and then on to Icirrus City.


What do you say, Pikachu?


PIKACHU [EXCITED] [fans cheering]


[all gasps]


- 'Awesome.' - 'Good luck to both of you.'


Ah-ah.


Wow, a double battle, huh?


- Hm. - Looks like fun.


POKEDEX Heatmor, the Anteater Pokémon.


Possessing a fire that burns internally


Heatmor breathes through a hole in its tail.


Alright, Mienshao, use Drain Punch.


[DRAIN PUNCH MOVE]


Quick, Watchog, Slam, let's go.


[SLAM MOVE]


Whoa, what a hit. [AGREEMENT]


Nice combination.


Hm. Emboar, Heatmor, get ready.


It's time to show everyone


the true power of the Fire Warriors.


HEATMOR/EMBOAR [READY]


They're the Fire Warriors?


I'll bet they're a pretty tough team.


[AGREEMENT] Emboar, use Hammer Arm.


[HAMMER ARM MOVE]


Now, Heatmor, Flame Burst, do it.


[FLAME BURST MOVE]


[WORRIED]


[EXHAUSTED]


'Mienshao and Watchog are unable to battle'


which means the match goes to Shamus and his Fire Warriors.


Now that's one tough team.


[AGREEMENT]


♪ A new adventure another day


♪ One more challenge that comes our way ♪


♪ It's up to me and you


♪ We know what we've got to do


♪ We are together now friends forever now ♪


♪ Whatever comes our way we won't run away ♪


♪ Standing tall


♪ One for all


♪ It's our destiny


♪ Pokémon ♪


ASH "Evolution By Fire."


Shamus and his Fire Warriors were pretty impressive.


PIKACHU [AGREEMENT]


The complexity of their Double Battle


rivaled the most intricate of gourmet recipes.


Huh? Isn't that Shamus and the Trainer he beat?


AXEW [AGREEMENT]


You promised I could have whatever Pokémon I wanted.


But, Shamus--


You didn't think I'd battle with you for free, did you?


Now let me see all your Pokémon.


Of all the mean..


Hey, Iris, wait.


IRIS 'Hey, you.'


- Hm? - Huh?


Just cause he lost the battle


doesn't give you the right to go and take a Pokémon from him.


That's what's going on?


[CONCERN] You shouldn't do that.


Lay off. This has nothing to do with you, so butt out.


Say, there you are.


That sure was a great battle you had.


Keep up the good work.


Uh, thank you. Later.


Hmm. You okay?


Yeah. Thanks.


Why would you wanna have a battle with that guy?


I really didn't wanna have a battle with him.


But that guy said he always wanted


to get his hands on Pokémon with potential.


What's that all about?


That's not how battles are supposed to be.


[AGREEMENT]


'Alright. It's dinnertime, everybody.'


Wow. Look at them go. They must really like it a lot.


TEPIG [CURIOUS]


TEPIG [HAPPY]


Hm? What's your problem?


Huh? That's my Tepig. Sorry.


Huh? Oh, it's you.


Hey. Come here, Tepig.


[EXERTION]


Tepig, what's up?


Tepig seems to have taken a liking


to that Trainer, I would say.


[gasps]


Ash, remember that Tepig was abandoned


by its original Trainer?


Uh? It was?


ASH Who could've done such a thing?


I think it was at the Battle Club in Accumula Town.


I see. This all must've happened



before I started traveling with you.


Could that be the guy?


It's as clear as the hair on my head.


- Huh? - Iris, wait!


Alright, what do you clowns want now?


I think my Tepig may be the same Pokémon


you abandoned back at the Accumula Battle Club.


Oh? Lucky for you. This guy gave you a break.


How dare you just throw away a Pokémon like that?


I do what I want, thank you. It just felt right at the time.


That's just wrong! Say you're sorry right now.


Iris is right.


Not on your life. What a waste.


Oh! Hey, look.


Now let's just relax. It's judgment time.


Huh? Who is this yoyo?


I am not a yoyo.


Hm. In fact, I happen to be a judge connoisseur.


Order in the court.


The case of the Tepig abandoned in Accumula Town


is now in session.


Prosecutor, you may start.


Your Honor, you see, it's just..


Come on, Ash.


Please explain to the court what Shamus is charged with.


Yes, sir.


See, Shamus tied up and abandoned Tepig


at the Accumula Town Battle Club.


Since then, Tepig's been having a hard time dealing with it.


Right, Tepig? [AGREEMENT]


Justice must be served. He's guilty.


SNIVY [AGREEMENT] Alright, order in the court.


Any more outbursts and I'll have you removed.


[grumbling]


Does the accused have something to say?


You've got this all wrong.


I left Tepig there for its own good.


[SHOCKED]


Yeah, I realize it doesn't sound right


but I'm telling you the truth.


Forcing a weak Pokémon into battle is crueler by far.


[SHOCKED]


Shamus, that's a lie.


Ash. The accused Trainer may continue.


Once I had finally discovered that this Pokémon


had no talent for battle, I knew it'd be happier set free.


Hmm. Your point is well taken.


'Your Honor.'


The court recognizes Counselor Ash.


Look, if that's true, why was Tepig tied up?


Ash is right.


SNIVY/PIKACHU [ANGRY]


Hmm?


Truth is, I set Tepig free, but it followed me anyway.


I told you I can't use a Pokémon who can't battle.


Your Honor, you can see Tepig wanted to go with him.


Deciding that a Pokémon like Tepig has no talent


when it's that young is about as mean as a Trainer can get.


So I say he's guilty. Guilty. Guilty.


He's guilty.


You make a good point as well.


ASH/IRIS/SHAMUS Okay, who's right?


To be guilty or not guilty, that is the question.


Well, since this is a battle club


why don't we decide this matter with a battle?


Makes sense to me.


Sure. If it's a double battle, I accept.


That is, if you think your unevolved Tepig


can possibly beat my awesome Fire Warriors.


You bet. We can win.


Hm, you're living in a dream.


And when we win, you have to apologize to Tepig.


[SAD]


Don't worry. You'll be awesome.


SNIVY [EXERTION]


What's wrong, Snivy?


[EXERTION]


How could I forget?


Snivy had trouble with its Trainer just like Tepig.


ASH 'Right.'


That explains why Snivy's so concerned.


Alright, Snivy, let's all battle together.


SNIVY [AGREEMENT]


My team's gonna be Tepig and Snivy.


That's fine with me.


I'll be going with my Fire Warriors


Emboar and Heatmor naturally.


Good. Then your double battle will take place


first thing tomorrow morning.


Okay, I'll show you what a big mistake you made.


Not. I'll show you what a huge mistake you made.


[SAD]


[SAD]


[CURIOUS]


[SAD]


You're not suited for battle.


So go. You're free now.


[CONFUSED]


Goodbye. Take care.


[EXERTION]



[HAPPY]


Please stop. Come on.


I can't take you with me.


It just wouldn't work. Goodbye.


[EXERTION]


[SAD]


[SAD]


[PAINED]


[EXERTION]


[SAD]


ASH 'Hey, Tepig.'


[CURIOUS]


We've been looking for you. We wanna train. What do you say?


SNIVY/TEPIG [EXERTION][SAD]


Huh?


Something's wrong. Tepig seems sad.


Hmm.


I don't think Tepig's quite gotten over Shamus.


It's possible Tepig doesn't want to have this battle.


Huh? After what that guy did?


Tepig, there's such a thing as being too nice.


[AGREEMENT]


SNIVY/TEPIG [EXERTION][PAINED]


SNIVY [EXERTION]


TEPIG [AGREEMENT]


SNIVY/TEPIG [READY]


Way to go, Tepig. We'll teach that guy a lesson.


TEPIG [AGREEMENT]


Alright then, Tepig, Snivy, time to train.


[AGREEMENT]


GROUP Who's that Pokémon?


It's Heatmor.


[EXCITED]


Attention, the battle between Ash and Shamus


will now get underway.


The match is a double battle.


The battle will be over when it is determined


that both Pokémon on either side are unable to continue.


Alright, begin.


Tepig, Snivy, I choose you.


SNIVY/TEPIG [READY]


[WORRIED]


SNIVY [EAGER]


You look ready, Snivy. Tepig, let's go.


TEPIG [CONFUSED]


Huh?


Come on, Fire Warriors.


Emboar, Heatmor, showtime.


EMBOAR/HEATMOR [READY]


You can't lose to those two, Tepig and Snivy.


AXEW/PIKACHU [AGREEMENT]


Snivy, use Leaf Storm on Emboar.


[LEAF STORM MOVE]


Emboar, move.


Tepig, use Flamethrower on Heatmor.


[EXERTION]


[CONFUSED]


Goodbye and take care.


[SAD] Now, Emboar. Hammer Arm.


[HAMMER ARM MOVE]


TEPIG [PAINED]


Ah. Tepig, are you okay?


SNIVY [WORRIED]


Huh? What's wrong?


AXEW/PIKACHU [CONCERN][ANGRY]


Hmm. Tepig's appetite for battling seems to be gone.


Tepig, what's bothering you?


[EXERTION]


[chuckling]


[SAD]


I understand. You can't forget about him, can you?


[SAD]


[chuckles] What a riot.


Huh? What's so funny?


Whenever I abandon a Pokémon


I always make it think I'm so sad.


If not, there are always some


who'll just keep following me around.


All you have to do is let a Pokémon see a few tears


to convince them you care and they'll let you go.


I can't take you with me. It just wouldn't work. Goodbye.


[CONCERN]


TEPIG [EXERTION]


Ahh. That's a relief.


Hey, who needs a little runt of a Pokémon like that?


It's time to look for a Tepig with at least a little talent.


[laughs]


[SHOCKED]


TEPIG [SAD]


Tepig, get up.


TEPIG [SAD]


You call yourself a Trainer?


Say whatever you want, but power's what counts.


Of course, I'm looking for a Pokémon


with a tiny bit of skill.


[grunts] I've had it.


We'll give you a battle you'll never forget.


[SAD]


Ash may be pumped up


but if Tepig's all bummed out, there's no team.



[AGREEMENT]


Hm. As soon as the Fire Warriors


bring out their Double Combinations


there's going to be trouble.


[WORRIED]


SNIVY/TEPIG [EXERTION][SAD]


SNIVY [EXERTION]


Uhh. Snivy, you'll have to cover for Tepig, okay?


[AGREEMENT]


Good. Let's go.


Snivy, use Attract on Emboar.


[ATTRACT MOVE]


[EXERTION]


Alright, use Vine Whip.


[VINE WHIP MOVE] [PAINED]


Way to go. [AGREEMENT]


It appears that Snivy's Attract


was the perfect move to use against Emboar.


[EXCITED]


Now, Heatmor, use Fury Swipes on Emboar.


Why would it attack its own teammate?


[FURY SWIPES MOVE]


[PAINED]


[READY]


- He-he. - Ah. The Attract.


No way.


Heatmor erased the effects of Snivy's Attract on Emboar.


Truly a surprise ingredient.


[SHOCKED]


Now, Emboar, Flamethrower. Heatmor, Fire Spin, go.


[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]


[FIRE SPIN MOVE]


Quick, both of you, dodge.


[PAINED]


SNIVY [CONCERN]


Let's work on Snivy.


Heatmor, use Fury Swipes.


[FURY SWIPES MOVE]


Emboar, use Heat Crash.


[HEAT CRASH MOVE]


SNIVY [PAINED]


TEPIG [CONCERN]


- Ah. - Snivy.


AXEW/PIKACHU [CONCERN]


This match may be over.


Emboar.


Snivy, you okay?


[EXERTION]


[EXERTION]


[CONCERN] They'll be fine.


- I believe in Snivy and Tepig. - Mm-hm.


So I rule that Snivy is still able to continue.


Hmph.


You can do it, Tepig.


And now, you know just how Snivy feels, right?


[EXERTION]


[DETERMINED]


Awesome. Now use Flame Charge.


[FLAME CHARGE MOVE]


EMBOAR [PAINED]


Hah. You see?


You said Tepig didn't have any talent


but, boy, were you wrong.


I'll admit you've done a good job raising it


but that all by itself isn't enough to make it to the top.


[grunts]


You have to take everything your opponent gives you


and smash them down even harder.


Anything less is a third-rate Pokémon Battle.


HEATMOR/EMBOAR [EXERTION]


Ohh. It didn't do a thing.


[SHOCKED]


Emboar, finish this with Flare Blitz.


Heatmor, finish this with Fire Spin.


[FLARE BLITZ MOVE]


[FIRE SPIN MOVE]


[ATTACK]


Cilan, what's that?


It's Flare Blitz with the added power of Fire Spin.


I'd call it Super Flare Blitz.


Now watch this. As they attack, they'll take damage as well.


That's the true mark of Fire Warriors.


Tepig, dodge it.


[SCARED]


SNIVY [EXERTION]


[CONCERN]


[READY]


Ah. Snivy.


Snivy is no longer able to continue.


Uhh. Snivy, you were just great.


Now why don't you take a good long rest?


[EXERTION]


You wanna stay and watch Tepig and me battle?


[AGREEMENT]


[CONCERN]


Alright, Tepig. It's all up to you now.


Snivy and everybody is rooting for you.


- Mm-hm. - Hm.


PIKACHU/SNIVY [AGREEMENT]


[SHOCKED]



[EXERTION]


Alright, let's do this. Huh?


What's that?


- Oh. - Oh.


[READY]


Wow, Tepig evolved into Pignite.


POKEDEX Pignite, the Fire Pig Pokémon.


Pignite moves faster when its internal flame


becomes more intense.


This also occurs when it gets angry.


Awesome. And Pignite even learned a new move.


[scoffs]


Even after evolving into Pignite


it'll never defeat Emboar.


[READY]


[READY]


[READY]


You bet. It's time to show them your new move.


Fire Pledge, go.


[FIRE PLEDGE MOVE]


[PAINED]


- Ah. - Huh?


SNIVY [SHOCKED]


- Huh. - Ahh.


Finish with Flame Charge.


[AGREEMENT]


[FLAME CHARGE MOVE]


[CONCERN]


DON GEORGE 'Emboar and Heatmor


are unable to battle'


'so the victory goes to the Trainer, Ash.'


Oh. We did it.


PIGNITE [HAPPY]


Pignite, you're the best. [AGREEMENT]


Hmm. Now that was a zesty battle.


And that means I've reached a verdict.


It's clear as spring water who was right.


[AGREEMENT]


Pignite, you were amazing.


SNIVY [AGREEMENT]


PIGNITE [GRATEFUL]


Emboar and Heatmor, return.


Hmph.


Huh? [CURIOUS]


You still got a problem, Shamus?


Oh, no. You won the battle, fair and square.


- Huh? - Sorry, Pignite.


I was totally wrong when I said you had no talent.


And I hope you'll forgive me.


[CONFUSED] Hey, I know.


Since you haven't been able to forget me after all this time


why don't you come back to the team?


- Huh? - We'll be great.


Give up on this loser Trainer and come with me.


We'll reach the top with the new Fire Warriors.


'What do you say?'


Huh?


Hm?


[ATTACK]


PIGNITE [EXERTION]


You see, Pignite's one of the g*ng.


Looks like we're staying a team.


SNIVY/PIGNITE [AGREEMENT]


[grunts] I'll remember this.


Pignite, let's stay together for the long haul.


[AGREEMENT]


NARRATOR It was the confidence


of a dedicated Trainer like Ash


that allowed Tepig to evolve into Pignite


strengthening the connection


between Pokémon and Trainer even more.


Now our heroes resume their travels to Icirrus City


and Ash's next Gym battle.


[theme music]


[music continues]