03x07 - Spinarak Attack

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Today our friends are passing
through CATTAILIA CITY,

famous for its
magnificent buildings

and the fascinating exploits
of a legendary thief!

Must be trouble!

COME ON! !

Uh..wait up!

I bet there's an Officer
Jenny in that patrol car!

That was a pretty short trip.

Togepi..what's the matter?

That's so cute.

Spinarak Attack!

Do your thing Meowth!

-Be quiet!
-They'll hear us!

You're pathetic.. The
Black Arachnid's Meowth

opened thousands
of locked doors

and you can't even open one!

He prob'ly had
thousands o' keys.

We're trying to follow
in the footsteps

of the legendary
Black Arachnid..

the greatest cat burglar in
the history of crime! . .

.. but you.. you have
t' go and break a claw!

Those're the breaks.

It worked! . .

I'm a burglar!

Nice work James!

Thank you..I agree!

Hmmm..

look Jessie..this is
the kind of pottery

that you only find in museums
and art collections...

one little bowl like this
is worth an absolute mint!

James..you could
use a breath mint.

Hey...

what're you doing here!

Uhh we was just leavin'!

We are....

The Black Arachnid two!

C'mon Jessie..I've got it.

Now let's make
our getaway!

All right..do it Team!

Right.. Payday!

Roger! . .

Looks like..pay day.

It's the third house
this week, Officer.

Someone's definitely
imitating the crimes

of The Black Arachnid but
we still don't know who.

Then We'll just
have to catch them.

Yes ma'am.

I consider this is an insult
to the police force..

have the Spinarak
reinforce the webs..

The Black Arachnid's
our top priority!

I think we got 'em!

We found them caught
in a Spinarak web

about a half mile
down the road.

They don't look like
criminals..

She's right..we're not!

Wha' did I do now?

Help us.. Officer Jenny!

I apologize..we hung those
webs to catch the thief

who's been imitating
the Black Arachnid.

The Black Uhwhatnid?

The Black Arachnid was a
master criminal who lived here

over a hundred years
ago right Officer?

Look at what
was left behind

..maybe it's a clue
about the thief..

I wonder what
it could mean!

Pikachu..Togepi.. I
don't suppose you kids

are those professional
Pokémon crimefighters

I heard about are you?

What makes ya say
that.. Officer Jenny?

You see..I just got a
letter from my sister

in New Bark Town..

She told me all about
how three trainers

like you helped her crack
a Pokémon burglary case.

Oh..she means when we
rescued th' Totodile!

That's us..we're
professional..

Pokémon burglary investigators
at your service!

What's that mean?

It means he'll say
anything to impress her..

Yeah...no kidding.

A bug..!

Just a Spinarak..

This one's the cutest
one on the force.

You did say
Spinarak right?

Spinarak, the
String Spit Pokémon.

Spinarak can climb
any surface easily

and sh**t a strong web
from both the front

and the back of its body.

Its prey is caught and
held tight in its web.

But why d' ya use
Spinarak for police work

and not Growlithe?

It's a longstanding
tradition in Cattailia City

to use Spinarak
on the force instead...

as a matter of fact

..it all started with
the original Black Arachnid...

The Black Arachnid was a
criminal mastermind

who was as famous for
his stealthiness

as he was for his stealing.

His quick sneaky movements
made it hard to tell him

from the Meowth that was
his partner in crime..

and earned him the nickname
"the cat burglar."

Whenever it looked
like they were close

to being captured Meowth
would use Pay Day

and scare the police off.

Then one day they
met their match...

Officer Jenny,

my ancestor from
eight generations ago..

and her loyal Spinarak.

They waited patiently
until the thieves

tried to flee the scene of
their latest crime and then,

using Spinarak's
beautiful web...

stopped them in
their tracks.

That wrapped up the
case once and for all.

You know..this Spinarak is
descended from the same one

that helped my ancestor
all those years ago.

That's really cool.

'Guess it runs
in the family...

Look at all the Spinarak!

This place is
crawling with them!

Until she caught the black
Arachnid my ancestor

was the only one
using a Spinarak

..but ever since then

all the Jennys have built
such close relationships

with their Spinarak that they're
our most valued partners.

I wish I was a Spinarak!

Then you'd have
six left feet!

I'd like t' help you
catch the thief Officer!

That would be great!

It's our duty t'
show 'em it's wrong

to use Pokémon to
help commit a crime.

You really are Pokémon
crimefighters then aren't you!

Well..That's what
I'd like t' think.

You've never liked
t' think before...

Don't worry Officer
..just leave this t' me

..I'll catch the thief!

Uh..thanks.

We can do it.. Pikachu..

We're gonna get rid
o' that Arachnid..

once and for all.

My plan is working
beautifully..

but if we want to be
celebrated criminals

we'll have to make
a bold move.

These small heists
may be nice..

but they won't elevate
us to legendary status.

Just one question..Will
they at least elevate us

t' the top o' this
tower next time?

If you make me climb all
those stairs again

I'm gonna keel over!

Just look.. my poor
bottlecap collection

is dwindling down to nothing.

Jessie..do we
have t' use them? !

YES..unless Meowth learns
how to use the real Pay Day!

Can't we just
use one or two?

Are you a cat
burglar or a baby!

I guess I'm sort of
a baby burglar...

it took me so long
to collect these..

MEOWTH..why are you eating

out of that priceless
piece of pottery! ?

It makes the chow
taste better!

WHAT MADE YOU THINK YOU
COULD EAT YOUR LUNCH OUT

OF A PRICELESS
MASTERPIECE LIKE THAT! ?

I got bowled over (S)

Instead of stuffing yourself

you could be
learning Pay Day!

THAT'S IT I QUIT ..I'LL
CATCH PIKACHU MYSELF!

H-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-Y! ! !

Forget about
Pikachu..

We're on to bigger
and better things..

we're following in the
footsteps of The Black Arachnid

and we need your help Meowth!

Okay..I knew you'd
come crawlin' back!

Another robbery or two..

and my collection'll
be gone completely!

Stop your whining
James or pretty soon

YOU'LL be gone completely too!

I've got it..we'll
announce our next crime

in a letter to the victim.

What d' you mean?

The Black Arachnid was known
for taunting his victims

exactly the same way..

if we tell them what
we're going to steal..

they'll be waiting for
us with the police..

then we'll slip out with
it right under their noses!

This sounds so exciting!

It might even
make us famous!

You bet it will..once we
fake out their stake out!

Did someone say steak?

Attention..the
crimefighters committee

will now come to order..

how did you like
that Officer Jenny?

If we've come to order,
then I'll go first..

I'll have a burger
and a large fries!

Ash..a true professional
doesn't act silly

or distracted while discussing
such a serious case..

You'll have
to excuse him.

He's just a kid.

That's all right..

Speak for
yourself Brock!

Excuse me.
I have terrible news!

The Black Arachnid is
planning another robbery!

Where did you get
this information?

It's dreadful..he's
bragging about it already..

he's after my trophy...

the letter he sent says
he'll strike at midnight.

I should've
expected this..

the original Black
Arachnid sent letters too.

He's awfully sure
of himself isn't he?

We're not gonna let 'im get
away with this Officer Jenny.

Right.

Who are these children?

They're all professional
investigators.

Great.. then they
can help..kids..

you must teach this
copycat a lesson.

Like how you
should never pretend

to be someone you're not?

I'm begging you..
please save my trophy.

Yes sir..we'll protect
it.. nothing can go wrong

when we've got Pokémon
covering our backs.

Don't worry..we're
professionals..

we've never lost
a single case.

Well...

You're in good
hands with a record like that..

just leave it to us.

All right then..I'll take
your word for it Officer.

Okay.. Let's go!

Everybody!

Wow..just look at all these
different types of Pokémon...

I guess I should've
expected it seeing as

you're all professionals.

Riigght...

Hey you two..quit
it..now just calm down..

give it a rest..C'mon!

Into the pool Squirtle!

Bulbasaur, into
that flower patch!

Climb up that
tree Heracross.

Charizard you go..

wherever you want.

Can you stay like that?

Spinarak.. you'll
be on standby too.

It's quick..isn't it.

I can't believe all that
thread came from one Spinarak!

And now that we've got the
whole mansion surrounded

we'll be sure to
catch The Black Arachnid

no matter which way he goes..

The web's so strong..

he'll never be able
to get out of it..

he'll learn a
lesson all right.

Are all the Pokémon
in place, Spinarak?

We'll be in the mansion
waiting for midnight.

Come on Ash.

This is no time to sleep.

He's gonna be
here any minute.

It is almost midnight..

I think this thief must not
be a very polite person..

he's keeping us up way
past our bedtime..right Brock?

I don't have a bedtime.

We haven't caught a thing
in any of our webs...

Come on..Black
Arachnid..we're waiting!

Can we go to bed now?

Hold on..maybe
it's a trick!

I'm awake.

I'm getting up.

That's right.

But my leg's are asleep.

My trophy's safe..and
there's no sign of the thief..

Didn't I tell you everything
would be all right?

I'm most grateful to you..
please accept this meal

as a small token of
my appreciation

and esteem..Jeeves!

Wow..my favorite!

That's very nice..The
cart is on my hand.

I'll take burgers over
burglars any time!

I don't think I even
remember the last time

I ate so much.

I guess that means you
won't have room for dessert.

No sir!

He means yes!

Who turned out the lights?

Pay day!

Who's there?

Cat burglars!

Police..you're
under arrest!

How did they get in?

Check your eyes
Prepare for trouble

We've got the prize
so Make it double.

Team Rocket!

To protect the world
from its own greed.

To steal all the treasure
that they don't need.

To work every heist like
there are none other.

And split the spoils
with one another.

Jessie!

James!

Thieves return under
cover of night.

Surrender now or
prepare to fight.

Meowth. That's right.

This ain't a stake
out..it's a pig out!

Where are
your manners..

aren't you going
to offer us anything?

Talk about rude...

There's no way..how'd
you get in here?

If you must know we've been
hiding out in the attic..

all day..well.. at least
since we left the letter..

In other words..we
outwitted you again.

I didn't think you'd be
able to get through

our webs and Pokémon.

So.. then why didn't you
just come at midnight

like the letter said?

We fell asleep.

Ah..typical.

Well..copycat burglars
need their catnaps..

now..enough
chat..Payday...

Please don't make
me throw them...

Do it or else!

She wouldn't say that
if they were hers.

Wait up!

They're just bottle caps!

What d' you mean,
just bottle caps?

They've got my
precious trophy!

Don't worry..we'll get it!

Tah tah twerps!

I think we really made out
like bandits that time.

It was the
purr-fect crime!

Why aren't we
going anywhere?

What's the hold up
with this hold-up?

This is a drag!

We're stuck in a net!

It's a dragnet!

All right.. Spinarak caught
Team Rocket in its web!

History's
repeating itself..

Anyone using the name

The Black Arachnid in
this town is destined

to be aught by Spinarak.

Now we're never
gonna get famous.

I know..but we
still have fans!

Do something Ash!

Altogether now..
Here we go!

Squirtle.. Water g*n now!

Bulbasaur..
Use Razor Leaf!

All right.. Your
turn Charizard.. Go!

Oh no.. My prize
possession!

What happened..Huh?

Charizard's flames are
burning up the net!

Spinarak help us!

Perfectly done..Spinarak.

Crash landing..
brace yourself!

Now..Charizard tackle
'em and send 'em flying!

Oh no.. our treasure!

There goes the rest
of my collection!

Our hoard's overboard!

Don't laugh!

Looks like Team Rocket's
blasting off again!

Everyone..get ready t'
play a little catch!

Look out..don't let it
hit the grouuund..

Don't worry.. I got it..

Spinarak!

My trophy is safe.

Thanks to you..Spinarak.

Wow..that was a
really close call Ash.

Too bad..guess you can't
always "catch 'em all." .

I was just backing
Spinarak up.

Good job..we're so lucky

you professionals
happened to be in town.

Everything
that was stolen..

is back in the hands
of its rightful owners..

I can't thank you enough.

We're so glad that we
could be of service to you

Officer Jenny..

if you ever need professional
help in the future

we hope that you'll
think of us first..

In fact..you should give
me your phone number..

Believe me...she's
got your number..

I know one thing
for sure..

you won't be forgotten

for what you did
in Cattailia City!

Yeah, Maybe someday..we'll
be legends ourselves!

I wish you all the best on
the rest of your journey..

Good luck.

Thanks!

Take care now!

'Bye... G'bye!

Luckily, our "professionals"
got the job done..

good thing they were
up against such amateurs!

Ash's crime fighting career
took him on a bit of a detour,

now he's back on the road
to being a Pokémon master.

Our treasure!

My collection!

It's all your
fault..I mean it..

If you two hadn't
bungled that burglary

we'd be rich and
famous by now!

I'll make you
pay for this!

Why should we?

We're broke!

You knuckleheads give an
entirely new meaning

to that old expression
"thick as thieves"!

Ya better watch who
you're callin' thick!

You know I'm
watching my weight!

Pipe down..I was talking
about the size of your heads

not the size
of your waists!