17x20 - Breaking titles at the chateau!

[bunniefuu]

[both] Ta-da!

What's that?Pika?

[Serena] The Battle Chateau!

[Ash] Battle Chateau?

[Clemont] I've never heard of it before.

Ash, you're going to love this place!

It's nearby, so let's go!

♪ I wanna be the very best ♪

♪ Like no one ever was ♪

♪ To catch them is my real test ♪

♪ To train them is my cause ♪

♪ [POKEMON!] Gotta catch 'em all ♪

♪ It's you and me [POKEMON!] ♪

♪ I know it's my destiny ♪

♪ [POKEMON!] Yeah ♪

♪ You're my best friend ♪

♪ In a world we must defend ♪

♪ [POKEMON!] Gotta catch 'em all ♪

♪ Gotta catch 'em all [POKEMON!] ♪♪

[Ash] "Breaking Titles at the Chateau!"

When you have a battle at the Battle Chateau,

the winning Trainer earns something,

though I'm not sure just what.

That sounds cool!

Maybe you're awarded some kind of badge!

Or a cake! I love cake!

Now, let's see...

Noble title, yo!

Fletchinder, Fletchinder!

Who's that Pokémon?

[woman] Fletchinder, the Ember Pokémon,

and the evolved form of Fletchling.

Fletchinder flies faster and faster

as the flame sac on its stomach gradually heats up.

Chinder!

The evolved form of Fletchling, huh?

Yo, yo, yo!

A Pokédex in my face, not cool, bro!

Sorry about that.

So what's a noble title?Pika?

Nico, he actually listened to what you said, yo, yo!

Yo, yo, you're not from around here, yo.

Check out the legendary Rivière Walk, yo.

You should learn it if you're gonna be here, yo!

Uh...Do you think they're rapping?

So, noble title?

It's a real pain to explain, yo...

But we're heading to the Battle Chateau now, yo!

Come with us and check it out for yourself, yo!

Great! Let's all go there together!

It'll be the perfect warm-up before

I challenge the Cyllage Gym!Pikachu!

Warm up?

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

It may be tougher than you think!

You're gonna be floored when you get there, yo!

By the way, I'm Ash and this is my partner, Pikachu!

Pikachu!I'm Clemont.

It's a pleasure to meet you both.

And I'm Bonnie!Serena's my name.

Hi there!

I'm Nico.

And my partner is Fletchinder!

And I'm Chester.

My partner is Fletchling, yo!

So today's the first time you

challenge the Battle Chateau, Chester?

Uh-huh! It sure is!

I already have a Battle Chateau title.

My brother's gotten really good at battling,

so I figured it's time for his debut!

They're finally not talking weird...

Yo! There it is, yo!

[Ash] Wow! Check it out!

It's gorgeous!

What's written up there?

"Battle Chateau.

Show your strength with a title!"

Beautiful...

Hello, Baron Nico.

The Battle Chateau welcomes you with open arms.

Baron?Pika?

I brought my brother with me today.

He'd like his debut battle.

I'm Chester, very pleased to meet you.

I'd like to have a battle, too!

And you're...

I'm Ash, and I come from Pallet Town in the Kanto region.

Pikachu![man] Well, well...

It's the honorable Baron Nico.

It's a pleasure to see your brother make his debut.

Thank you.

This is the Chateau owner, Duke Turner.

Pleased to meet you.

It is my honor to welcome a guest who traveled

all the way from the Kanto region.

Our Chateau provides a fulfilling battle experience

and serves as a meeting place for all

the many trainers who visit here.

Ash, this place sounds perfect for you!

Yeah!

Now, the first thing to know is all trainers

at the Battle Chateau are referred to as knights.

[Clemont] Knights...

What an appropriate title for trainers battling at a castle!

True-- then, each and every knight has a noble title

bestowed upon them that is based on the grand total

of their Battle Chateau victories.

I wish you the best of luck in earning

your highest possible noble title.

Allow me to show you the Battle Chateau sitting room.

Each time you visit here, this is where

you'll be choosing a battling adversary.

Pika!

Ladies and gentlemen, I have the distinct

honor to present Baron Nico.

Wow...

So everybody here is a knight?

Right! This is a great place to hang out

with other trainers, trade stories and information,

and also look for an opponent!

Yeah! So you battle who you want?

Not exactly, there's a catch.

You have to be the same noble title.Pi?

Pika, Pi! Pika, Pika!

[Ash] What's that guy doing up there?

Wow, who is he anyway?

Oh yeah, that guy's name is Grant.

He's always climbing walls.

Yeah, he's really strong...

Strong, huh?Pika...

[Nico] Any Barons here who would be willing

to accept a battle challenge from me?

Pika?

I'll accept your challenge.

My name is Baron Farrell.

How do you do?

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm looking forward to our battle.

All right, Nico and Farrell,

please proceed to the b*ttlefield.

All other knights may watch the battle

from the outside terrace.

Hey, that's Ash...

Check out the capes!Pika!

So cool!

[Turner] It's a tradition.

The atmosphere here is quite different from a Pokémon Gym.

True...

The Battle Chateau was founded on the principles

of a knights' duel.

The aim is to elevate Pokémon battles

through the spirit of chivalry.

It became much more than two powerful trainers

simply battling along with their greatest

Pokémon in a clash of moves.

A battle culture that held civility

in high regard was born.

Nowadays, gym battles have become the mainstream,

but many people enjoy the Battle Chateau

as something they can only experience in the Kalos region.

Wearing those capes is so awesome.Yeah.

White capes are worn only by Barons.

So how many noble titles are there?

Baron is the first noble title.

Then, there's Viscount.

Earl is number three...

Then there's Marquis...

Number five is Duke...

...and the highest title is Grand Duke!

Wow, that's a lot!

To a good battle!

To a good battle!

The Pokémon battle between Baron Nico

and Baron Farrell is about to commence.

If Baron Nico is victorious, that will be his tenth victory,

allowing him to ascend to the noble title of Viscount.

May you both battle with spirit,

while observing the knight's code of chivalry!

Fletchinder, come on out!

Fletchind!

Dusknoir, let's go!

Dusknoir!

They're so cute!

A Dusknoir!I've never seen one.

[woman] Dusknoir, the Gripper Pokémon.

Dusknoir is said to travel between

the human and spirit worlds.

Nico will win.

His Fletchinder is super-powerful!

Use Thunder Punch!

Dusk...

Use Flame Charge, go!

Fletchinder!

It's gone!

Chinder!

Dusknoir!

Fletchinder!

Fletchinder's hit!Pika!

Ghost-types are so scary!

They can disappear and reappear!

Electric-type moves are super effective

against Flying-types!

Fletchind!

Fletchinder!

Wow, look at Fletchinder go!Awesome!

Fletchinder!

That Flame Charge was powerful!

Right! Nico and Fletchinder trained

really hard for this battle!

[girl] Yoo-hoo?

Viola!Pika!

Hey there, Ash!

Who would have thought I'd be running into you?

What are you doing here?I love the Chateau.

Actually, I have the noble title of Duchess.

Duchess?

It's the second- highest title.

See, it's the female equivalent of Duke.

Oh wow.

So you must've won a lot of battles to be a Duchess!

[woman] That's it!

And Fletchinder is the winning Pokémon!

All right, Nico won!

That Fletchinder is strong!

Now that Nico has ten victories, his noble title will change.

He goes from the noble title of Baron

to the title of Viscount.

[Turner] Excellent!

We applaud the two gifted knights and their Pokémon

for their valiant battle.

What was that?Pika!

Not again...

[Turner] Grant... once more?

I'm afraid I just couldn't help but applaud.

It was to show my respect for such a brilliant battle.

But, Grant...

If you felt that way, why didn't you come down first?

Because the wall refuses to let me go.

The walls here are so smooth, they're irresistible...

They draw me to them.

You do see the delicate beauty of

the Battle Chateau's walls, don't you, Viola?

Talk about their beauty all you want,

but I'll never understand the appeal of walls.

So you know this guy, Viola?

His name is Grant.

He's never seen a wall around here he didn't love.

Also, he's strong.

Pika...They told me the rules.

I'd like to battle you,

so I was wondering what your title is.

Pika!My noble title is Duke.

Duke is the second-highest title you can get!

[Turner] Now then...

Let us proceed to the debut battle involving the two new

knights who have come here for the first time today.

New knights?

Yeah, Turner's talking about us!

Pika!

[all] "Who's that Pokémon?"

[all] "It's Fletchinder!"

Fletchinder!

[woman] Please give the knights who are about to have their first battle

at the Battle Chateau a round of applause.

So you say you've battled against Ash before?

He's a gutsy trainer, that's for sure,

as are his Pokémon.

They're quite amazing.

Once you see his passion and drive,

I'm sure you'll agree.

Ash and Chester, whoever wins this first battle will then

be awarded the noble title of Baron.

Right!Well, I've been training long and hard for this day!

I'm gonna win!

Then let's get underway.

To a good battle!

Oh yeah...

To a good battle!

'Kay, Pikachu, get in there!

Hold on.

What was in Ash's Poké Ball?

You see, that's Pikachu's Poké Ball.

Pikachu doesn't like being inside it, so it stays out.

Yeah?

This's our first battle here.

I wanna win it with you!

Pika, Pika!

And my Pokémon? It's Fletchling!

Fletch!

Fletchling!

Fletchling's a Flying-type!

We've been training right alongside Nico's Fletchinder!

It'll be able to take anything you try!

Now, let the battle begin!

All right...

Use Thunderbolt!

Pikachu!

Agility!

Fletch!Chu!

Fletchling!Chu!

Fletch!You won't get away!

Use Electro Ball!

Chu, Pi!

Ash is starting off strong!Perhaps.

Although Flying-type Pokémon are weak against Electric-type

moves, it doesn't mean anything if those moves don't connect.

Strength can only take you so far.

Pikachu!

Use Feather Dance!

Chling, Chling, Chling, Chling!

Fletchling, Fletchling!

Pi, Pika?

Pi...What's going on?!

[Chester] We just lowered Pikachu's attack power!

Now, Steel Wing!

Fletch!

We won't lose! Iron Tail, let's go!

Pika!

Chu, Pika!Fletchling!

Pikachu's Iron Tail is weaker than it normally is.

Feather Dance is an amazing move.

Ash and Pikachu, do it!

Fletchling, use Steel Wing!Fletchling!

Use Iron Tail one more time!Pika!

Chu, Pika!

Pika!Fletch!

Chu, Pika!Fletchling!

[Chester] But Pikachu's attack power is down!

If one hit isn't enough, we'll just hit a bunch of times!

Pika!Fletch, Fletchling!

You know, you were right about Ash's strength.

See?The strength to deal with adversity...

Looks like this battle's already over.

Now check out Pikachu's Thunderbolt!

Pikachu!

Fletch!

Oh no!

Chling...

[woman] That's it!

And Pikachu is the winning Pokémon!

[both] Thank you very much!

Pika!

I knew you'd win it, Pikachu!Pikachu!

You were strong too, Fletchling.

Thanks for working so hard!

Chester lost...

There's always next time...

Yeah, he'll just have to train with me more.

Today's loss is tomorrow's win!

And now, I am pleased to announce that Ash from

Pallet Town is awarded the noble title of Baron.

Congratulations.

I'm a Baron now!Pikachu!

Bummer I lost, but congratulations!

[Viola] A picture to mark your first victory here!

Now smile...

Pika?A white glove!

Someone's challenging you!

I was wondering when he'd finally ask me...

Hi, Grant.

Duchess Viola, I would like to challenge you to a battle.

And I accept.

To a good battle.

To a good battle.

Everybody out!

Fletchling!Pika, Pika!

Hey Ash, I didn't know you had a Fletchling, too.

Yeah!

Everybody, let's cheer for Viola!

Froakie!Fletchling!

The Chateau Pokémon battle between Duchess Viola

and Duke Grant will now commence.

Both only need but one more victory,

so whoever wins this battle will ascend to become Grand Duke

or Grand Duchess, the highest noble title possible!

All right, Surskit, let's go!

Surskit!

It's Surskit!Pika!

Onix, you're on!

On!

Wow, it's huge!

Onix... that's a Rock-type!

It's amazing!

[woman] Onix, The Rock Snake Pokémon.

Onix takes in enormous amounts of soil through its mouth,

creating long tunnels.

[woman] Begin!

Surskit, use Ice Beam!

Surskit! Skit!

Skit, Skit! Surskit!

I thought you'd be using that strategy.

Speed may be one of your specialties,

but I'll stop you in your tracks!

Use Rock Tomb!

On!

Yeah? My Surskit won't be stopped as easily as you think!

Go!

On!

What's going on with that Rock Tomb?

It's controlling the boulders!

Grant must've trained hard to do that!

He's obviously no ordinary trainer!

Sur! Skit! Surskit...

Surskit, use Bubble Beam!

Surskit!

Sur, Sur, Sur!

Surskit! Sur!

Use Protect!

Surskit!

Sur, Sur, Surskit, Sur, Sur!

Huh, you dodged that well.

Now use Signal Beam!

Surskit!

Use Flash Cannon!

On!

Now, get closer!Surskit!

Rock Polish.

On...

Surskit!On!

Surskit!

It's getting faster!

Onix is out- maneuvering Surskit!

[Nico] Just like a Duke's Pokémon! Off the charts!

Your power and speed have improved tremendously!

You're too kind.Use Ice Beam!

Surskit!

On!

Onix, jump!

Onix!

Whoa, what a jump!

Now use Rock Tomb!

On!

Surskit, Sur, Sur!

It's over, use Flash Cannon.

On!

Surskit, no!

Sur...

Onix!

That's it!

Onix is the winning Pokémon!

Surskit, you were wonderful.

You battled well.

You win.

And you're a Grand Duke now!

Well, it's all because of Onix's hard work.

Onix earned it.

And gets all the credit!

Awesome...Pika!

Froakie!That Rock Tomb was totally incredible!

Not just that.

Its moves, combined with its ease of

getting around make it unbelievable!

And strong, too!

[Serena] They're in a league of their own.

I never would've guessed!

Grant?

That battle was the best ever!

I wanna raise my title just so I can battle you someday!

Me too! Now, I've got one more goal!

I lost today, but tomorrow I'll win!

It's a tough climb... but, I'll be here.

Oh, yes...

So I've been told you're challenging several Gyms.

Right!

Then we'll probably be seeing each other

at the Gym first before we battle back here.

Pika?

You see, Grant's the Cyllage City Gym Leader.

You're the Cyllage Gym Leader?

The Cyllage City Gym is the one Ash

is going to challenge next!

That's why you're so strong!

Two gym leaders battling each other!

Wow!

You used Onix, so that means your Gym is a Rock-type Gym!

Uh, you're exactly right...

Rock type, huh?

You know, your Pikachu is quite strong.

I'll be looking forward to the day you come

and challenge me at the Cyllage Gym.

Great!Pikachu!

Until then!

You'll need to come up with a strategy that can counter

that powerful Rock Tomb if you want to win a badge.

Yeah, I'll be ready!

We'll train like there's no tomorrow!Pika!

Froakie!Fletchling, Fletch!

Nico, Chester, thanks for showing us this cool place.

No worries, yo!

Good luck with your gym battle, yo, yo!

Here we go with the yos, yo...

Yo, yo! They're contagious!

We're gonna become a whole lot stronger and the next time

you see us, you'll be looking at two Grand Dukes,

yo, baby, yo!Look forward to it, yo!

Yeah!

I'll be a lot stronger next time, too!

See you then!Pikachu!

[narrator] A visit to the Battle Chateau has not only given our heroes

a memorable experience, but also introduced Ash to Grant,

the gym leader of Cyllage City!

Excitement is in the air, as the journey continues!

♪♪