17x06 - Battling on thin ice!

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[Narrator] During Ash's first Gym badge challenge in the Kalos region,

our hero battled Viola, the Santalune Gym Leader.

But because Pikachu and Fletchling

found it impossible to move freely on the b*ttlefield,

they were defeated by Viola's Surskit and Vivillon.

Now, following a healing visit to the Pokémon Center,

Ash has begun preparing for a rematch,

with training assistance provided by Alexa.

[Ash] Vivillon's Gust isn't the only thing we have to deal with.

There's Surskit's Ice Beam and Sticky Web, too.

How are we gonna do it?

♪ I wanna be the very best ♪

♪ Like no one ever was

♪ To catch them is my real test ♪

♪ To train them is my cause ♪

♪ Pokémon! [Gotta catch 'em all] ♪

♪ It's you and me [Pokémon!] ♪

♪ I know it's my destiny [Pokémon!] ♪

♪ Yeah you're my best friend ♪

♪ In a world we must defend [Pokémon!] ♪

♪ Gotta catch 'em all

♪ Gotta catch 'em all!

♪ Pokémon!

[Ash] Battling on Thin Ice!

[Serena]Ash?

Here, use this.

Great!

Thanks.

Here we go.

Ash, do you... remember me?

Think back to when you went to camp in Pallet Town.

I did too!

That's where we met.

At camp?That's right!

We met at Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp!

Hey, I remember that camp!

You really do?

Of course, I went to it!

I know, and that's because I went to that camp as well!

Can't say I remember you.

Oh, no.

Sorry.

That's okay, Ash!

For now, you need to concentrate on training.

You can remember me later.

Right.

I've gotta say, Pokémon battles are amazing!

You saw mine?

Then you know what a totally rotten mess I made of it.

A mess?

I don't think so!

You were awesome!

I remember what you said the last time we met:

You never give up until the end!

You're obviously not giving up.

You haven't changed one bit!

I haven't changed, have I?

I'm not giving up.

That just wouldn't be me at all.

Thanks, Serena.

You're a big help!

Sure.

Alexa, can we have another battle, please?

[Alexa] Okay!

Pikachu!Fletchling!

It's not like me to get all down on myself.

I can fix all of this by not giving up!

[Alexa] Ready to go?

Vern!

Pikachu!Fletchling!

Noivern... use Gust!

Noivern!

Pika...Fletchling, Ling, Ling, Ling...

Stay strong, don't give up!

Pikachu!Ling, Ling, Ling...

Get your footing, Pikachu!

And Fletchling, keep your balance!

Pika!

Pika.

All right!

Pikachu's using its tail!Dedenne, Dedenne..

Great! In that position, Pikachu should be able keep its footing.

Ling... Fletch!

[Bonnie] Wow, look at that!

Fletchling's flying lots better now, too!Dedenne, Dedenne!

[Clemont] It's adjusting the angle of its tail feathers

to control how the air flows around it!

Now, Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

And Fletchling, Razor Wind!

Pikachu!

Fletchling!

All right, Noivern, dodge it!

Noivern!

Vern!

Awesome! Looking good you two!

Pikachu!

Fletchling!

Looks like you're getting the hang of it.

But I'm not finished yet!

Use Gust, again!

Noivern!

Ling, Ling, Ling, Ling...Pika, Pika...

[Ash] Wow, Alexa, That was some really helpful training!

Thank you for everything.

[Alexa] Save your thanks until after you defeat my sister

and win your first Kalos Gym badge.

Right! I'll do my best!

Pika, Pika!

Chling, Ling!

[Ash] We've got a good defense against Gust now!

[Bonnie] So that means, uh... now you just need to figure out

the ice b*ttlefield and Sticky Web and Psychic!

I've already figured out how to deal with the ice b*ttlefield.

Yeah, what're you gonna do?

You'll find out during the battle.

Hey, that's no fun.

Well, as far as handling Sticky Web,

you just leave that to me.

Yes, all right, Pikachu and Fletchling,

it's back to training after we eat!

Pi?Ling?

[Clemont] Allow me to help you with your training

using the very best of my scientific skills.

Remember, the future is now, thanks to science

and the power of technology!

Clemontic Gear, on!

I invented this device in anticipation

of the very situation Ash is now in.

I call it the Sticky Web Sticky-Wicket Wacker Wonk!

Dedenne?

Science is so amazing!

I've analyzed Sticky Web's composition at the DNA level,

and this device is able to replicate its stickiness,

color, aroma and nutritional value to a tee.

I'm sure patent approval is right around the corner.

[Ash] Well, I really don't know what you're talking about,

but thanks, Clemont!

So, let's get started!

Pika!Fletch!

Lock on target, and... fire!

[Ash] Dodge it!

Pika!

Pi... Pika.

[Serena] He's right, it's the same as Sticky Web!

This is what I call training with science!

Keep it up!

Fire, fire, fire!

Pi, Pika-- Pi!

Ling, Ling, Ling!

Hey, you're both looking great!

Ling, Ling!Pika!

Fletch!Pika, Pika, Pi, Pi!

Pika, Pika!

Fletchling, Fletch!

Not bad.

But you haven't experienced my device working at full power!

Maximum level and fire!

Something's not right.

Looks like another machine went boom.

[Clement] Why, why?

[Ash] Okay, in that case...

All right, Froakie, I choose you!

Froakie, Kie!

If you attack us with your Frubbles,

it'll be like getting att*cked with Sticky Web!

Froak!

Froakie!

Quick, Pikachu, Fletchling, dodge it!

Pika, Pika!Fletch, Fletch!

Pika, Pika!

Wow, what a clever way to use Frubbles.

Yeah, keep it up!

Dedenne!

Now concentrate and speed up!

Froakie!

Show me that spirit!

[Serena] I didn't know Ash had a Froakie, too!

[Bonnie] That Froakie's from Professor Sycamore's research lab.

Just like my Fennekin!

Pi, Pika!

Fletch, Fletchling! Fletch, Fletch!

Pi!Fletch!

Kie!

I think we're gonna be just fine!

So, let's call it a day!

Pikachu!

Froakie, Fro, Froakie.

Froakie!Fletch... ling!

Ra, ra, ra, go team, go, I know you can do it, you're awesome.

Bonnie, I think it's bedtime.

You were great.

Yeah, weren't they? Let's go.

Pikachu.

Okay Ash, I'm going to tuck Bonnie into bed.

Right, thanks for staying up so late and helping me out.

[Bonnie] Concentrate and speed up.

Pikachu.Kie!

Well, we all worked on everything we could.

All that's left is to battle Viola as hard as we can.

So let's give it all we've got!

Pika!Fletchling!

Froakie!

It's amazing how hard trainers and their Pokémon work!

It takes an awful lot of time and effort

to earn yourself a gym badge, doesn't it?

You'll be training like this in no time!

Soon you're gonna hit the road and catch some more Pokémon,

so you can challenge the Pokémon Gyms, right?

I guess so.

I know I have Fennekin,

but I'm not sure what my next step will be.

Got ya.

So, take your time and you'll know what to do.

Pikachu!

I will, thank you.

[Referee] The gym battle rematch between Ash, the challenger,

and Viola, the Santalune Gym Leader, will now begin!

I heard you.

When you and Ash were having your talk.

He needed some inspiration.

But I didn't think it was going to come from you.

[Referee] Each side will have the use of two Pokémon,

and the battle will be over when either trainer's Pokémon

are unable to continue.

Only the challenger may substitute Pokémon!

So Ash, my sister tells me you were training hard yesterday.

I'm looking forward to this!

Yeah, me too.

'Cause this time I'm gonna win a badge!

Pikachu!

My lens is still focused on victory

and nothing will ruin this shot!

Go, Surskit!

Surskit!

[Ash] Time to even the score, right, Pikachu?

Pika, Pika!

Battle begin!

Surskit, Sur, Sur!Pika!

They're waiting to see Surskit's first move.Hel!

Ash and Pikachu, get 'em, get 'em, get 'em!

Dedenne, Dedenne, Dedenne!

[Viola] You can't take a picture without pressing the shutter,

and you can't win a battle without attacking!

All right, Surskit, use Sticky Web!

Surskit!

Dodge it, Pikachu!

Pika, Pika, Pika!

Wow, that's fast!

All that training's paying off!

Now, Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

Pi... Pikachu!

Surskit, Protect!

Sur!

Signal Beam, go!

Surskit!

Dodge, then Iron Tail!

Pika!

Pika!

Sur!

Surskit!

All right!

Yay-- Pikachu really nailed it!

Dedenne, Dedenne, Dedenne!

Iron Tail isn't that effective against Surskit,

but considering how Pikachu wasn't able to land an attack

at all last time, it was a meaningful hit!

Pika!Sur!

Now, let's refocus this battle!

Time to use Ice Beam and create an ice b*ttlefield!

Sur...

Don't let Surskit use Ice Beam!

Pikachu!

Sur, Sur, Sur!

Stay on it and use Thunderbolt!

Shake it loose and use Ice Beam!

Sur!Pika...

Sur...

Pi!

Pika!

Pi!

Surskit!Pika!

Pi!

Pikachu!Surskit!

Pikachu, dodge it!

Pi, Pi! Pika, Pika!

Pi, Pika...

Pikachu!

[all] "Who's that Pokémon?"

[all] "It's Noivern!"

Noivern!

[Viola] Another picture-perfect ice b*ttlefield!

Surskit, start skating!

Sur, Sur!

Surskit, Sur, Sur!

It's just like the last battle!Dedenne!

The difference is Ash trained really hard for this one!

Can you get up, Pikachu?!

Sur, Sur, Sur...Pika, Pikachu.

[Viola] This ice b*ttlefield is my studio!

I'm the photographer and I call the sh*ts!

Surskit, Signal Beam!

Sur!

Now, Pikachu!

Pika!

That's the thing Ash wouldn't tell us about!

How he was going to deal with the ice b*ttlefield!

Way to go-- Now use Thunderbolt!

Pika...

Surskit!Chu!

Surskit!

Surskit, no!

Sur, Surskit...

[Referee] Surskit is unable to battle!

Pikachu wins!

Pi, Pika...We did it!

Pikachu!

Yay!Dedenne!

Who knew Pikachu would plant its tail to stay balanced?

Surskit, that was excellent.

Now get a good rest.

Pikachu, return!

Pi, Pikachu!

[Viola] What-- You're done battling with Pikachu?

Fletchling wants a chance for a rematch against Vivillon, too!

Fletchling, I choose you!

Fletchling!

Picture-perfect!

Let's do this, Vivillon!

Viv, Vivillon!

They won't have to worry about Sticky Web this time!

And Ash can thank Pikachu for that!

They also have a great counter for Gust!

This is not yesterday's battle, for sure!

All right, Fletchling, Steel Wing, let's go!

Fletchling!

Vivillon!Fletchling!

Use Psychich!

Fletch?

Ling, Ling, Ling, Ling...

Vivillon!

Fletchling, no!

Be strong!

Get up!

Great, Fletchling, Steel Wing!

Fletch!

Fletch, Fletchling!

Way to go!

Now use Peck!

Fletchling!

Dodge it, quick!

All right, use Gust!

Vivillon!

Fletch!

Remember our training, Fletchling!

Pika!

Fletch... Fletchling!

Fletch!

Great, Fletchling, ride it!

Yeah, you can do it!Dedenne, Dedenne!

Fletchling, use Razor Wind, now!

Fletchling!

Vivillon, Sleep Powder!

Viv, Viv, Viv, Vivillon!

Fletchling, wake up!

I had no idea Vivillon could use Sleep Powder!

Uh-oh.

Pika-- Pikachu!

Excellent, picture-perfect!

Vivillon, Solar Beam!

Viv...

Vivillon!

Oh no-- Fletchling!

Pika!Fletch...

[Referee] Fletchling is unable to battle!

Vivillon wins!

Aww, poor Fletchling lost.

Dedenne.

There's no way my sister

would let Ash win without a real fight.

That's okay!

We believe in Ash!

Good job, you battled hard, Fletchling,

so get lots of rest.

I'm gonna need you to get back in there, Pikachu.

Pika!

Pika!

Now, Vivillon... use Gust!

Viv!

Pika...

Hang tough, Pikachu!

You can stay on your feet!

Pikachu's still feeling the effects

of the battle with Surskit!

If this drags on, it could be at a real disadvantage!

Pikachu...

[Viola] Pikachu can't beat my Vivillon in that state.

I'm afraid you're going to have to wait longer for your badge.

Yeah, well there's no way we're giving up!

That's not what we're about!

We'll keep battling right up until the very end!

Don't give up 'til it's over!

I admire your persistence.

But this is the end!

Gust, one more time!

Vivillon!Pika!

Pikachu!

Iron Tail, let's go!

Pika!

Chu, Pika, Pika!

It's using Iron Tail!

Another great way to stay put!

Pikachu is so cool!Dedenne!

[Viola] Pretty clever.

But you just made it even easier for me to focus!

Vivillon, use Solar Beam!

Viv!

Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

Pika... Chu!

Vivillon, Sleep Powder!

Viv, Viv, Viv!

Pika, Pika, Pi!

Pika, Pika...

Pikachu!

So here we are.

It's my chance to take a great last picture!

[Serena] Pikachu! Ash!

You've got to hang in there!

Let's finish this up!

Solar Beam!Viv!

Pikachu! Wake up!

Pika...

Remember your training from yesterday!!

Pikachu!

Use Electro Ball on yourself!

Pika?

Pika, Pika, Pika, Pika...

Pika!

All right!

It neutralized Sleep Powder with an Electric-type move on itself.

That's so very, very Ash.

Vivillon, Solar Beam!

Viv!

We're all with you, so put everything into this move!

Use Electro Ball!Pika!

Pika, Pika, Pika!

Vivillon!

Vivillon, no!

Viv, Viv!

Come on, Vivillon, be strong!

Uh-oh, Vivillon's flying kind of weird all of a sudden.

Look at its wing!

It's covered with ice!

No! How can this be?

Pikachu, now use Thunderbolt!

Pikachu!

Vivillon, no!

Vivillon...

[Referee] Vivillon is unable to battle!

Pikachu wins!

Which means the winner of the match is Ash!

All right!

Pika, Pi!

We did it, Pikachu!

Ash!

Ash, that was amazing!

Happy, happy, Bonnie!

Way to go, Ash, you were great!

Hey, thanks.

And I couldn't have done it without help from you guys.

Ash, I had nothing to do with your win and you know it.

Nah, your invention gave me the idea.

You mean, my invention's failure gave you the idea

of Pikachu using Electro Ball on itself?

Yup, and that's why this victory doesn't just belong to me.

It's all of ours!

Pika, Pika!

Thank you, Vivillon, for a great battle.

What did I tell you about Ash?

Yeah, you knew it all along!

Ash?

Hey, Viola.

Congratulations.

This is to prove you won your gym battle against me.

The Bug Badge.

Thanks so much!

All right!

I just got the Bug Badge!

Pi, Pikachu!

[Viola] There are some things you can only see

when looking through a camera's viewfinder.

And things you'll only see clearly

by living together with Pokémon.

Keep strengthening the bonds you share with your Pokémon,

and good luck!

Thanks!

Pika!

Ash, I imagine you're heading to your next Pokémon Gym battle.

In that case, how about the Gym in Cyllage City?

Cyllage City Gym?

That sounds great!

Pika!Tile!

You take care, Helioptile.

Pika, Pika.

Heli!

Tile!

[Clemont] Okay then, we're gonna head out!

[Ash] Thanks again!

Pika, Pika!

[Serena] Bye-bye!

Viola, Alexa, Helioptile, bye!

Dedenne, Dedenne!

I'll be seeing you all again really soon!

[Narrator] And so, after two hard-fought battles

against gym leader Viola,

Ash has received the Bug Badge!

Now, our heroes set off to the Cyllage City Gym,

as the journey continues!

So Serena, where are you headed off to from here?

Me?