09x41 - Overjoyed!

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR The rough yet magnificent terrain of Fennel Valley

greets our heroes along with a brand new day of excitement

as Brandon, the Frontier Brain of the Battle Pyramid

awaits their imminent arrival.

There it is you guys. Pyramid time!

[EXCITED]

No doubt, I'm winning the Battle Frontier for sure.

[DETERMINED]

♪ 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 hands ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "Overjoyed!"

[HAPPY]

It's our seasoned travelers.

- Nice to see you! - Hey, there, Scott!

[laughing]

Oh, my! You're really Ash Ketchum.

What a total honor!

- It is? - Just look here.

Ever Grande City, best eight. You were so close.

Could I have your autograph, please?

Sure.

I've never signed autographs before.

This Nurse Joy's a huge fan

of Pokémon Battles and contests you see.

She knows it all.

And I know you, you're May.

- What a thrill! - 'Really?'

'See? The Indigo Plateau Grand Festival, best four.'

What a great event!

Would you mind, for me?

No! Now I'm starting to blush.

Hey! Let's not forget Brock!

My only claim to fame is that

I've traveled the four corners of the world just to meet you.

- That's nice. - Aah!

When I make you sit in the corner you'll have a choice.

Thanks!

I would think you're anxious to get going.

Yeah!

See, nothing would make me happier as well except that

Brandon's been very busy at the ruins today

so he can't battle you just yet.

My Pokémon Center's nearby.

Why don't you all come with me and wait there for Brandon?

We've got a beautiful hot spring too.

- At the center? - Uh-huh!

- With a view? - It's the best!

That sounds awesome!

And here we are.

[EXCITED]

Inside, we've got all the facilities

and equipment you need for a Pokémon Battle.

'Now, this is our exercise room.'

'Whoa!'

PIKACHU [IMPRESSED]

And this is our Pokémon Contest stage.

It's humongous.

Well, we've had lots and lots of contests take place here.

Have a look!

Here's a picture of Mr. Contesta.

And here's my favorite

a picture of me with the fabulous Lillian.

Wow!

And just like I promised

the hot spring where Trainers can unwind after battle.

ASH 'Wow, this place has got everything.'

And finally, our multi-functional Battle Field.

This is great.

So, Ash, I know you've already won six Frontier Symbols

which means you only need one more to become champion

of the Battle Frontier, right?

That's right.

You're here to challenge Brandon.

And, you also know the Battle Pyramid's called

the Mobil Battle Facility because it goes anywhere.

My advice to you?

Make sure you're prepared for this match.

For sure.

Hey, May! Wanna come and help me train?

What? But I wanted to try out the hot spring.

You can try it later.

Ash, I could help you train, if you don't mind.

- Huh! - Huh! You, Nurse Joy?

That's right. I used to be a Trainer believe it or not.

And a pretty good one at that.

Yeah? It's a deal.

[PLAYFUL]

Huh! Oh!

Well, you'd better get ready.

Once you've agreed to battle me

you've signed on to a battle experience

you'll never forget as long as you live.

[EMPHATIC]

PIKACHU [SHOCKED]

Excuse me, I thought you said the Twerps came this way.

No, I didn't.

I thought, I said the Twerps came this way.

[FATIGUED]

Snap out of it, you dunderheads.

I told you they went that way and you said it was this way.

I know the difference between this and that!

So would you like a certificate of merit or just a big hand?

Hold on.

My Twerp antennas are tingling.

Stop being taller than me.

JAMES 'I told you. There they are now.'

In the flesh.

Next time when I say they went this way, you'll listen.

Oh, ye of little brains.

Alright! I'll act as referee.

Your hat please? Ah!

[DETERMINED]

Oh, my! Chansey's acting so different.

Okay, Corphish, I choose you.

[CONFIDENT]

A Normal type Chansey battling against

a Water-type Corphish is a pretty even matchup.

Chansey! Go!

[DETERMINED]

Corphish, Crabhammer.

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

Yeah, nice shot.

Except that it really didn't look like it did that much.

Now, Chansey, Double Slap, let's go.

[DOUBLE SLAP MOVE]

That Chansey's definitely not the same.

Mm, the thrill of battle.

Alright time to use Vice Grip, Corphish.

[VICE GRIP MOVE]

Let's use Dynamic Punch, Chansey.

[DYNAMIC PUNCH MOVE]

Corpshish, Bubble Beam, go.

[BUBBLE BEAM MOVE]/[EXERTION]

Chansey, use Double-Edge.

[INTENT]/[DOUBLE-EDGE MOVE]

[PAINED]

Corphish, no.

Battling! So vibrant. So youthful.

We can win it if we just hang in there.

Now, Corphish, Crabhammer.

[DETERMINED]/[INTENT]

Solar Beam, let's go.

[SOLAR BEAM MOVE]

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

Chansey's tough alright.

I'm sure being a nurse doesn't hurt either.

[SOLAR BEAM MOVE]

[PAINED]

Corphish, are you okay?

Corphish is unable to battle

which means the victory goes to Chansey and Nurse Joy.

Pokémon Battles unite the world.

And when the battle is completed, we're all friends.

[EXUBERANT]

Alright, it's back to our day jobs.

[AGREEMENT]

We've got an injured patient.

[CONCERNED]

She's certainly a strange Nurse Joy.

Strange, but man is she strong.

Strong, generous, a total babe.

When it comes to Nurse Joy's, she's number one.

I'll tell you.

- That Chansey's the b*mb. - Oh, yeah!

And just think of the great fallout we'd get

by giving it to the Boss.

Sounds like it's time for a dissolve.

[EAGER]

MEOWTH After years of pounding the punching bag

and not getting pounded back

the Boss has got to be looking for a little challenge.

And Chansey will be the perfect pounding partner

ready to take whatever he can dish out.

Of course, Chansey'll dish it out pretty good in return.

But who better than Chansey to know

just what's needed for a speedy recovery?

What do you think Boss?

[imitating Boss] "I think Meowth and friends"

"did a bang up job giving me Chansey"

"so I'm gonna let 'em have a big bang with some big bucks."

JESSIE/JAMES What a knock out!

- I have a hunch. - It's a one, two punch.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH And a free lunch.

[DELIGHTED]

Do you really think you're ready for Brandon, Ash?

Remember, the reason you lost last time

was you didn't have a handle on Brandon's Pokémon, right?

[WORRIED]

That battle with Chansey should've proved to you

that you can't always match power with power.

You kind of ignored Corphish's strong points.

I hear you. I just don't like it.

You've got to try and turn this loss

into something you can learn from.

- How's Corphish? - Much better.

And by tomorrow, Corphish will be fine.

[EMPHATIC]

What a relief!

ASH 'Take it easy okay, Corphish?'

[AFFIRMATIVE]/[CURIOUS]

- Ah! - Ah! Thanks for your time.

We know you're tied up.

You need a break.

- Huh. - Team Rocket!

[panting]

I wonder what could of turned

this power house into a puffball?

I'm sure it must be the surprising skill

with which we swooped in at such a supersonic speed.

It's like carrying a wad of cotton.

[laughing]

[screaming]

We've awakened the sleeping giant.

I'm clueless as to exactly how.

Probably, listening to you talk.

Chansey!

Use Solar Beam, now.

[SOLAR BEAM MOVE]

Now, that's strange. How did I get this?

Not from dedication and plain old hard work.

[EMPHATIC]

Yeah, why mess up a bad thing?

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

[MERRY]

You're so good at brushing Chansey, Brock.

Thanks, Nurse Joy, but you see my dream

'is to become the world's top Pokémon breeder.'

NURSE JOY 'Why that's wonderful, Brock!'

Brock and Ash are working so hard

trying to make all their dreams come true.

But now what about me?

- Hi, May! - Huh?

- Did something bad happen? - Mm-mm!

Hey, Max, where did Ash go?

Hm.

Of course!

If I could just rearrange these symbols.

- 'Hey, Brandon, it's me.' - Hm?

Oh, Ash, it's good to see you, son.

Hey, thanks.

So how's all of your work going?

Good! I have just solved a most important riddle.

- Observe! - Huh!

Very soon, I will have the answer I seek.

ASH 'Whoa!'

BRANDON 'Whoa!'

That's it!

Do you know what it says?

"As the sleeping light comes to our planet

the sky and Earth will reverse."

Aa-ha!

So I've finally found the sealed chamber. Good!

- Whose? - No time.

Now, I must go get a very special Pokémon.

Ah! Wait!

- Can't we battle first? - No!

- Aah! Ugh! - Tell me now.

Have you been training hard, Ash?

Yeah!

Then I shall leave right after our battle.

- Alright! - Don't you get carried away.

That's how the King of Pokélantis

was able to possess you

and 'cause you to lose your very spirit.

Right!

Would you care to learn which Pokémon I intend to use then?

Sure!

I will be going with my Registeel.

Your Registeel?

PROFESSOR OAK 'So you're facing a Registeel.'

- A formidable opponent. - How come?

Well, for starters you need to remember

that Registeel's body is made out of a metal

that is not found on this planet.

Wow!

Well, since Registeel's a Steel type

that tells me to go with Fire, Ground and Fighting type moves.

I'm sure since Brandon never does anything without thinking

it through he's sure Registeel is best for today.

PROFESSOR OAK 'Care to discuss your choice, Ash?'

I've already made it!

PROFESSOR OAK 'Oh, that?'

Very well, young man.

You'll find a new move has been learned along the way.

- Wow, you mean it? - Yes!

So you see?

You have all that to look forward to

but since you already have six Pokémon in your possession

which one of them are you going to send back to me?

My Aipom!

[FRIENDLY]

Oh, my!

When did you get yourself an Aipom?

Great! So are we ready for the transporter?

You bet! Thanks!

Alright!

You and I are gonna take out Registeel for sure.

Come here, you little rascal.

That's right!

[EXERTION]

You'd think Ash would remember what time it was.

- Hey! - Huh!

Sorry, I'm late.

And just what were you doing?

Ah! Working out with an old friend.

[PLEASED]

Good luck! I'll be there to cheer you on with Chansey.

[OPTIMISTIC]

So finally, the time has come. Let's do it.

[EAGER]

Now!

The Battle Pyramid Frontier battle rematch

is just about to begin.

Our challenger is Ash from Pallet Town.

Right.

And now I'd like to present the man of the hour.

He's the Frontier Brain of the Battle Pyramid.

The Pyramid King, Brandon.

This is a one-on-one Pokémon battle.

And now for the Pokémon. And here it is.

Registeel, I need your assistance.

[CONFIDENT]

What an awesome sight.

I've never seen one before.

Registeel. The Iron Pokémon.

Its body is harder than any metal found upon this planet.

Its body is also hollow and its food source remains a mystery.

Harder than any metal found upon this planet?

Amazing!

And now, Ash, you've chosen?

Alright, let's go. Now!

[CONFIDENT]

Wow, so I guess that Professor Oak

must have been taking care of Ash's Torkoal for him.

Yup! Fire types have the advantage over Steel types.

- He's going by the book. - And begin!

Torkoal, use Flamethrower.

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

- A direct hit. - That was a strong one too.

Registeel, use Metal Claw.

[METAL CLAW MOVE]

Dodge it, then Body Slam.

[EXERTION]/[BODY SLAM MOVE]

Great! Nice jumping.

[PROUD]

Another good hit.

Ash is looking really good.

Zap Cannon.

[ZAP CANNON MOVE]

Quick, Flamethrower.

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

That's the end of that Zap Cannon.

Alright, use Lock-On.

[LOCK-ON MOVE]

That's the same move Brandon used with Regirock.

Once he calls for Lock-On

you can be sure something's coming next.

Alright! Use Zap Cannon!

[ZAP CANNON MOVE]

Iron Defense, Torkoal.

[EXERTION]/[PAINED]

That quick thinking saved Torkoal.

Perhaps, but now Torkoal's paralyzed.

It's strange, I don't think I've ever seen Ash so relaxed.

Hang in there. Use Body Slam!

[BODY SLAM MOVE]

Now, use Metal Claw!

[METAL CLAW MOVE]

Perfect!

[EXCITED]

Using that Zap Cannon as a weapon

was a stroke of genius for sure.

What a battle! Ah, my youth!

- Very good, young man. - Hm-mm.

But your confidence is too much.

Throw Torkoal, Registeel.

[EXERTION]/[ALARMED]

Now, Torkoal, Body Slam again.

[EXERTION]/[BODY SLAM MOVE]

- A great hit! - Sure was.

And extra strong from bouncing off the wall.

Using Torkoal's momentum like that is classic, Ash.

[chuckles]

Very impressive, but now it's time for you

to give me everything you've got.

Now, Torkoal, Heat Wave. Let's go.

[HEAT WAVE MOVE]/[EXERTION]

That's Torkoal's new move.

When Professor Oak was telling Ash

about it before I had no idea.

- Really strong! - And beautiful as well!

Now, deflect it!

[EXERTION]

No way!

Registeel! It seems the fuse has been lit on your spirit.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Using his opponent's attacks to motivate his own Pokémon

is Brandon strategy at its finest.

Come on, let's get this thing over with.

Torkoal! Use Flamethrower!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

That's our signal! Registeel, Sandstorm!

[SANDSTORM MOVE]

- Sandstorm? - Yeah!

It's the first time I've seen it used today.

Brandon knows how to hold something back

until exactly the right time.

[DISTRESSED]

Sometimes my opponent's attack is used to deal the final blow.

- That, my boy, is strategy. - Huh.

Registeel! Sandstorm, one more time!

[SANDSTORM MOVE]

Torkoal, don't give up.

Push them back with Heat Wave.

[HEAT WAVE MOVE]

Now the fuse is lit on Ash's spirit.

Torkoal, hang tough.

[DETERMINED]

If you want a match of wills, fine.

More!

Alright, Registeel, don't move.

Now, Zap Cannon!

[ZAP CANNON MOVE]

Okay, Ash, now what?

Torkoal! Jump into the funnel!

[EXERTION]

ASH 'Use the whirlwind to make your Body Slam even stronger.'

[BODY SLAM MOVE]

[SATISFIED]

- Bulls eye! - On the mark!

I hope that's enough for the win.

We'll see.

NURSE JOY/MAY/MAX/BROCK Huh!

Use Lock-On now!

[LOCK-ON MOVE]

Zap Cannon!

[ZAP CANNON MOVE]

It looks like it's gonna miss.

Nope. With Lock-On, it can't miss.

[PAINED]

Torkoal!

Torkoal!

[DAZED]

Aah! Torkoal, wake up.

Torkoal!

Torkoal's unable to battle and Registeel wins.

The victory is, Brandon, the Pyramid King.

Two times in a row.

Ash gave it all that he's got

but Brandon's just a little too strong for him.

Torkoal! Take a good rest.

You battled very well, young man.

Yeah, but I've got a lot to learn.

- Hm. - A good first step.

Honesty makes you grow.

Let me tell you one thing.

A Pokémon battle isn't only about the Trainer, you see.

It's all about a Pokémon and its Trainer truly becoming as one.

I'm trying to learn that, really.

Good! Because the only one who can teach that to you, is you.

I'm never gonna forget that, I promise.

That, young one, is the ultimate Pokémon battle.

Huh!

Right!

I'm getting the feeling

Ash is learning an awful lot down there.

Yeah!

[thinking] But, what about me?

Sir? Will you really be alright by yourself?

Yes!

I hope you find the Pokémon you're looking for.

Thanks. I share your hopeful wishes as well.

- Wonder what Pokémon it is. - And Brandon?

When you come back I'd really like to challenge you again.

And you shall.

Until then, keep on training hard.

Just think. I'll be able to look at you a while longer.

I know! That'll be nice!

You can look, but you can't touch understand?

I'll be back!

Good luck! And take care of yourself.

Just you wait.

You're gonna see what some real training can do.

NARRATOR The decision having been made

our heroes will stay at the Pokémon Center

while Ash trains for his second rematch with Brandon.

But will it be the decisive bout?

You'll find out, if you stay tuned.

♪ 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 and Mew ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you the type Pikachu ♪

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

♪ First you kick it in Kanto ♪

♪ Then you head to Johto ♪♪