03x10 - The Chikorita Rescue

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Today our heroes Ash,
Misty and Brock

are taking the high
road to Violet City

and the first
Johto League gym.

Boy it sure is
freezing up here!

Oh look... there's even
snow on that mountain!

That's cool!

It must be just like
winter over there!

Why don't we go an'
see if we can ski?!

That's a great idea!

I can see myself now,

spending all morning
on the slopes...

and all afternoon
at the lodge!

I think I may have hit on
the perfect sport for me..

downhill skiing.

Oh yeah?..

I think your brain's
goin' downhill!

Forget skiing!

I found something
that's even better...

just take a look
over there!

The Chikorita Rescue

It's a Chikorita!

It's so cute!

Looks like it's sunbathing!

I smell something sweet!

Yeah that's the scent

that comes
off o' the Chikorita's petals!

It's a little like the way
Casey's Chikorita smelled

remember?

One... two... three

strikes, they're out!

The side is retired and
Chikorita wins the game!

Tackle attack! Now!

Go!

Think it's a
wild Chikorita?

Yeah probably!

Chikorita,
The Leaf Pokémon.

Chikorita emit pleasant aromas
from the leaves on their heads

and they love to sunbathe.

OK..I'm gonna
catch this one!

IF THIS CHIKORITA BELONGS
T' ANYBODY TELL ME NOW!

IF Y' DON'T I'M
GONNA CAPTURE IT!

DON'T SAY I DIDN'T
GIVE YA FAIR WARNING!

Y' better keep
it down Ash

or you're gonna scare
Chikorita away!

It's not scaring so easy.

Huh?

This one looks like a
pretty tough cookie!

It's not backing
down a bit!

I told y' it was tough!

I thought Chikorita were
supposed t' be sweet!

If ya ask me there's
nothin' sweeter...

than capturin'
a tough one!

I choose you Bulbasaur!

Don't let this one fool
ya.. it looks nasty!

Go Bulbasaur..
grab it with Vine Whip!

It's using Razor Leaf!

It's not gonna beat
Bulbasaur that way!

Bulbasaur sure
seems confident.

Maybe a little
too confident.

Bulbasaur use
your Tackle Attack!

OK Chikorita, now
I'm gonna capture you!

It's tougher
than I thought!

Hey look out!

Bad break..that
Chikorita's good.

I have t' admit Chikorita's
a great competitor...

and it's really cute!

Ya did a nice job..
now you deserve a rest.

You may've gotten lucky
against Bulbasaur...

but your luck's about
t' run out Chikorita!

I CHOOSE YOU...

CHARIZARD!

Let's win this
one Charizard!

This one's pretty
tricky Charizard...

use your Flame-thrower Attack!

Hey..don't use it on me!

Burn those leaves with your
Flame-thrower Charizard!

Now finish it off..
Tackle Attack!

Wow what an upset..

Charizard's headed for a fall!

This looks bad!

They're gonna crash
into that mountain!

Charizard!

Charizard, are you okay!?

You were great...
return now!

Chikorita's hurt!

After all it's been through
it still wants t' battle!

It can hardly stand up!

It doesn't look good Ash!

It's used up all
its energy...

we have t' do
something fast!

I think we better take it t' the
nearest Pokémon Center, c'mon!

Very impressive.

That leafy little Chikorita

put up a great battle
against that big gas bag...

Y' know I think?

I think that's exactly
the kind of toughness

we desperately need
on Team Rocket...

Chikorita's my
kind of Pokémon!

Unfortunately my kind of Pokémon
are Weezing and Victreebel!

If we can get our hands
on that Chikorita

we'll finally have a worthwhile
Pokémon on our side!

Thanks a lot!

Don't you worry now,
we'll take good care of ya!

Hey, take it easy,
I'm tryin' t' help!

How's Chikorita!?

Chikorita will be fine.

That's great.

But what about
that arm of yours...

looks like Chikorita
didn't cooperate.

Uh.. oh I forgot
all about it!

I could never forget you..
your hands are so small

but I'm sure they're
also gentle and caring.

Dare I ask?

Might these
healing hands..

impart their gentle loving
care on my humble Pokémon?

Oh of course..

caring for hurt
Pokémon is what I do.

And perhaps once
you've healed them

you can also heal
my aching...

Can you check out MY
Pokémon too Nurse Joy?!

And mine too!

I'd..love to..

Now let's see..
who wants t' be first? !

Me, me,
I do I do, pick me,

me first Nurse
Joy Please etc.!

But I was here first.

I've seen lots of Chikorita
just like this one...

the Chikorita from
around here are famous

for being stubborn and battling
bigger stronger opponents

even when they know
there's no way of winning.

And so they end up here
in the Pokémon Center?

They just battle until they
can't battle anymore...

it's really very sad.

Ya have t' kind o'
admire its spirit though.

Okay Stand Back
coming through!

We're here to take
this Chikorita

to our special intensive
emergency care unit!

But how did...

This is a critical
condition...

we don't have
time to explain!

Let's go!

S'cuse me.

I haven't seen you before..

where're the
two of you from?

We're from the team
that causes trouble!

I hope you're insured
'cuz we make it double!

To protect the world
from devastation.

To unite all peoples
within our nation.

To denounce the evils
of truth and love.

To extend our reach
to the stars above.

Doctor Jessie!

Doctor James!

Team Rocket Doctors blast
off at the speed of light!

Surrender now because we're not
making any more house calls!

Ya got that right!

Hurry up Weezing!

Use Smog Attack stat!

How's that for First Aid?

OK Meowth step on in!

We can't let 'em
get away with this!

Ash wait...

We'll climb over that hill
and get ahead of 'em Pikachu!

Do you see any
sign of those twerps

or that Nurse
trailing us James?

There's no sign of anyone
Jess we're home free!

Team Rocket
fin'lly won one!

Now we're gonna
show Team Rocket

that we're just as
tough as Chikorita!

That poor Chikorita.

Perhaps I should
pursue those villains

and give them a
good thrashing!

I wouldn't worry about
Chikorita Nurse Joy,

as long as Ash has
all his Poke...

What's the matter Misty?

His Pokeballs..

Ash ran off so fast

he forgot t' take any
of his Pokémon with him!

Now...we gotta come
up with a strategy.

I'll have Charizard surprise
'em with its Flame-thrower!...

Uh-oh.. I guess I must o'
left all o' my Pokeballs

back at the Pokémon Center.

Well that certainly
was a close call...

good thing we rescued
you from those twerps!

But you're safe now..

and you'll be happy to
know that my teammates

and I have a little
proposition to offer you...

one I'm certain
you'll accept!

It's an exciting
opportunity..

especially for
a free agent...

with your kind of talent!

Yours is just the kind of
talent we need on our team!

Yes sir-ita!

Ladies and Gentlemen
we proudly introduce

the new star of Team's Rocket
roster of champions...

...The Pokémon Powerhouse...

...the Sweet Smelling
Slugger, Chikorita!

Now here's a copy of
our standard contract..

there's no need to read it

just sign right here
on the dotted line!

Don't worry...

if you can't write a
footprint's legally binding!

Don't do it Chikorita..
it's a dirty trick!

Who's that!?

Team Rocket,
prepare for trouble.

On second thought,
make that double!

To protect the world
from devastation.

To unite all peoples
within our nation.

Maybe you think I'm
a little too brash..

but The Master is here
and my name... is ASH!

My Pokémon Team is
faster than light!

Surrender now or
you're in for a fight!

Meowth that's right!

How dare you
mangle our motto!?

That's copyrighted
material!

Copycat!

You three oughta cool off!

Quick Pikachu,
take Chikorita!

They won't get away!

Whatsamatter?!

Pikachu...

Chikorita!

Gotcha!

Let me outta this!

Don't worry,
I'll save you guys!

Hey look, we caught
a twerp in our trap!

Let's take the Chikorita
and be on our way.

Hurry let's make
a run for it!

Oh no!

They slipped away!

That's not funny!

I really need sunglasses,
everything's so bright!

Not everything
you're here ain't ya?

Cut the wisecracks

...we've got t'
find that Chikorita!

Hey that was kind
o' fun wasn't it!

Okay...

now which way should we go?

Hey wait!

G'bye Chikorita.

I wonder if Chikorita's..
doin' OK out there.

I gotta find Chikorita!

You stay right here..

Brock an' Misty might
come lookin' for us!

HEY..CHIKORITA!

CHIKORITA CAN Y' HEAR ME?!

So there ya are!

A couple o' Nidoran.

Oh well.. I guess I
never find Chikorita.

Chikorita!

I just knew I would find ya!

OK OK don't
you worry now...

everything's gonna
be just fine.

There...this'll
keep us all warm!

Maybe t'morrow
the snow'll stop

and we can head back.

In the mean time let's
get some sleep OK?

Looks like the
snowstorm's over!

We can head for the
Pokémon Center...

let's get goin'.

You're not going anywhere!

Uh oh.

OK twerp..ya slipped
away from us last time

but this time we got
a brand new weapon

that's gonna stop ya cold!

Start shov'lin'!

Fully loaded Meowth!

Let's play ball!

Get ready kid here
comes an avalanche!

Perfect shot!

I'm sure glad
you're on our team!

Chikorita...

you could be Team
Rocket's star player !

You'll be seeing
stars alright!

OK Chikorita,
Vine Whip that thing!

Sounds like trouble!

Meowth what's wrong!

The controls just froze!

All right Pikachu warm
'em up with a Thunderbolt!

We're blasting off again!

We beat 'em!

And you two work together
perfectly ..like a real team!

Ash!

Hey Ash!

Pikachu!

Chikorita!

We looked everywhere
for ya are you guys OK?!

Yeah... we're just great!

It was a great pleasure
t' meet you Nurse Joy.

If you ever need
a Pokémon Breeder

don't hesitate t' call me!

An' Chikorita...

you try not t' be so
stubborn from now on, OK?

See ya Nurse Joy.

I hope we meet again!

-Bye-bye.
-So long!

Nice meeting
you..bye bye now!

Whatsamatter Chikorita?

That smells really nice!

Sure does.

It looks t' me like

Chikorita wants t' come
along with you and your friends.

Huh?

Chikorita could really
use a trainer like you

t' teach it not
t' be so stubborn.

Yeah maybe you're right!

Y' wanna come
with me Chikorita?

Chikorita's my new Pokémon!

They're a perfect team!

Yeah, "Team Stubborn!"

And so... in the cold,
snowy mountains...

Ash and Chikorita have begun
what promises to be...

a warm new friendship.