DP188: Battling a Thaw in Relations!/Transcript

This is a transcript of the Pokémon: DP Sinnoh League Victors episode: "Battling a Thaw in Relations!".

Narrator

As the Sinnoh league quarterfinal battle between Ash and Paul rages on from Lily of the Valley Island, Ash has three of his six Pokémon remaining, while Paul has only two. Those numbers may appear to give Ash the advantage, but the damage taken so far by his Pokémon may, in fact, tell a different story...

[The opening theme "We Will Carry On!" and title card plays.]

[Gliscor and Drapion both set up their X-Scissor and Pin Missile respectively as Gliscor closes in on Drapion. Several pins hits Gliscor and sends it back. Ash and Pikachu grunt in shock.]

Announcer

Gliscor's X-Scissor is powerless against those Pin Missiles!

Dawn

Gliscor, no!

Dawn's Piplup

(Worried) Piplup...

Barry

Man, Gliscor's X-Scissor attack just wasn't enough.

Brock

No doubt one X-Scissor against multiple Pin Missiles wouldn't stand much of a chance.

[Gliscor falls to the ground.]

Ash Ketchum

Hang in there, Gliscor! You can do it!

Paul

Cross Poison, now!

[Drapion sets up Cross Poison.]

Ash Ketchum

Quick, use Fire Fang!

[Gliscor fires up its fangs. Drapion releases Cross Poison, but Gliscor dodges and his Drapion with Fire Fang, causing an explosion.]

Announcer

Gliscor's Fire Fang scores a direct hit!

[As the smoke clears, Drapion is burned.]

Announcer

With an added effect that has Drapion wrapped in flames!

[As Drapion roars and tries to shake off the flames, it gives in and faints on the ground.]

Referee

Drapion is unable to battle. Gliscor gets the win!

Announcer

And Drapion goes down, as Ash reduces Paul's remaining Pokémon to just one!

Reggie

Great Ash, nice work.

[Paul returns Drapion.]

Barry

Wow, Gliscor did it!

Dawn

Come on Ash! Take out his last Pokémon!

Dawn's Piplup

(Excited) Piplup!

Brock

This is no time for Ash to relax...

Dawn & Barry

Huh?

[Gliscor lands, struggling.]

Ash Ketchum

Gliscor, are you okay?

Ash's Gliscor

Gli!

Dawn

Oh no... Gliscor doesn't look good.

[Piplup starts chanting.]

Brock

Gliscor's taken lots of damage for sure.

Barry

Yeah, and since Paul's last Pokémon hasn't battled yet, it'll be starting out fresh. That means Paul still has the advantage.

Dawn

No need to worry. Ash is gonna win!

Ash Ketchum

Gliscor, take a good rest!

[Ash is interrupted before he returns the Pokemon.]

Paul

Electivire, stand by for battle!

Paul's Electivire

Electi!

Announcer

Paul brings out his last Pokémon, Electivire!

Ash Ketchum

Electivire... (To himself) Electric-type moves have no effect on Gliscor. But still...

[Gliscor speaks up to Ash, confident and determined.]

Ash Ketchum

But Gliscor... (Accepts) OK, you've got yourself a deal!

Announcer

And it looks like Ash is sticking with Gliscor!

Ash's Gliscor

Gli!

Dawn

All right, Gliscor! Stay focused!

Dawn's Piplup

(Excited) Pip-Piplup!

Brock

Because Gliscor's a Ground type, Electric-type moves won't have any effect on it at all. I think it was a good call, but I'm still concerned about the damage Gliscor's taken so far.

Barry

Then Ash had better finish this up quick.

Paul

Use Thunder on the battlefield!

[Electivire extends its tails and pounds the ground ahead of it with them.]

Ash Ketchum

Oh, man!

Barry

(Annoyed) All right, what in the world is Paul trying to do?!

Brock

Not sure.

[Reggie smiles. Meanwhile, Electivire charges and destroys the ground with electricity. Rocks are hurled into the air. The rocks fall onto and hurt Gliscor, downing him.]

Ash Ketchum

Gliscor, no!

Ash's Pikachu

(Concerned) Pika!

Announcer

And that's a surprising way to use that move against Gliscor, who's immune to Electric-type attacks!

Dawn

Paul using Thunder that way.

Barry

Just like before, when Infernape used Flare Blitz from underground.

Brock

I guess it's Paul's way of getting back at Ash for using the field to his advantage.

[Gliscor, still down, struggles to get up.]

Ash Ketchum

Gliscor, are you all right?

Ash's Gliscor

Gli.

Ash Ketchum

(To himself) Paul's tough for sure! (Aloud) Let's finish this up, Gliscor, with Giga Impact!

[Gliscor glows an aura and charges.]

Paul

Block it!

[Electivire blocks the move as the two Pokemon strain at each other. An explosion is caused.]

Ash Ketchum

Oh, no!

[As the smoke clears, Gliscor is trapped by Electivire's tails, struggling to break free.]

Announcer

And Electivire's tails have Gliscor firmly trapped!

Barry

I can't believe Gliscor's caught again!

Brock

Paul likes to take his opponent's attacks and then wait for just the right moment to strike back.

Ash Ketchum

Gliscor, get out of there!

Announcer

Although struggling mightily, Gliscor can't break loose!

Paul

Brick Break, go!

[Electivire chops Gliscor, tumbling him to the ground and fainting.]

Ash Ketchum

Gliscor, no!

Referee

Gliscor is unable to battle. Electivire wins!

Announcer

Gliscor is out! Leaving Ash with just two Pokémon.

Paul

A job well done, Electivire.

Paul's Electivire

Electivire!

James

Electivire's pure power.

Jessie

Are there any twerp Pokémon left who aren't down for the count?

Meowth

(Miserably) Pikachu and Infernape. Count 'em!

Wobbuffet

Wob-bu, Wob-bu!

Ash Ketchum

All right, Gliscor, return. Now you take a good rest, and I'll make sure we win this.

Ash's Pikachu

(Asking, determined) Pika-Pika?

Ash Ketchum

OK, Pikachu.

Ash's Pikachu

(Excited) Pikachu!

[The crowd cheers.]

Announcer

And Pikachu's up for Ash once again!

Barry

So Pikachu's back for more.

Dawn

They'll use speed to try and confuse Paul!

Brock

Yeah, if it works.

Dawn & Barry

Huh?

Brock

See, Electivire's special Ability is Motor Drive, so when it gets hit by an Electric-type attack, it takes no damage and its speed increases. If a powerful Pokémon like Electivire can boost its speed, it becomes a real threat.

Barry

Wait, then Ash should avoid using electric-type attacks.

Dawn

You're right, Barry. Nice.

Paul

Use Thunder on the battlefield!

[Electivire obeys. Ash grunts in annoyance. More rocks are hurled into the air.]

Ash Ketchum

I thought he'd do that again. Use Quick Attack, now!

[Pikachu slaloms through the falling rocks with Quick Attack, still not affected..]

Paul

(Annoyed) What?!

Ash Ketchum

Pikachu, jump!

[Pikachu jumps from rock to rock as he closes in on the target.]

Announcer

Pikachu leaps from rock to rock, closing in with every step!

[A double screen of a focused Pikachu and a shocked Electivire shows.]

Ash Ketchum

That's it!

[Pikachu dives and hits Electivire on the head with Quick Attack.]

Announcer

And Quick Attack hits Electivire right on the head!

[Paul notices Pikachu still in mid-air.]

Paul

Electivire, grab Pikachu!

[Electivire grabs Pikachu with its tails.]

Ash Ketchum

(Annoyed) Now what?!

Announcer

Now Pikachu gets caught in Electivire's tails!

Reggie

What is it with Ash falling for the same trick over and over like that? Unless he's up to something.

Jessie

Poor Pikachu is stuck but good.

James

A formidable sticky wicket, no doubt.

Meowth

We'd need a crowbar to get out!

Wobbuffet

(Upset) Wob-bu-bu!

Paul

It looks like you knew I was going to use Thunder, Ash. But Pikachu has taken lots of damage, while Electivire hasn't! Pikachu has to be close to its limit.

Ash Ketchum

Pikachu's fine! Pikachu, Iron Tail!

[As Pikachu sets up Iron Tail, Electivire uses its tails to fling Pikachu to the ground, hurting him.]

Ash Ketchum

Pikachu!

[As Electivire tries to fling him down a second time, Pikachu hits the ground by swinging its tail, breaking free of Electivire's grasp. Pikachu returns to Ash's side of the field.]

Paul

What strength!

Ash Ketchum

Way to go, Pikachu!

Ash's Pikachu

(Determined) Pika!

Paul

Use Brick Break!

[Electivire charges and sets up Brick Break.]

Ash Ketchum

Intercept it with Quick Attack!

[Pikachu charges too. The two Pokemon collide together and strain, causing a bright light, forcing Ash to shield his eyes.]

Ash Ketchum

The power!

Paul

They're even!

Brock

This has turned into a grueling battle for Paul, too.

Dawn

Huh?

Brock

Since they're both Electric-types, their Electric-type attacks won't be very effective, which means the only moves they can use...

[Electivire bounces off, skidding to a halt.]

Brock

..are Brick Break, Iron Tail...

[Pikachu bounces off and halts.]

Brock

..and Quick Attack.

Ash Ketchum

(To himself) We'll have to go for broke, even if Electric-type moves aren't effective (Aloud) Pikachu! Volt Tackle, go!

[Pikachu takes off.]

Barry

Wait! Ash knows good and well that won't work!

Reggie

Huh?!

Announcer

Pikachu blasts off, using Volt Tackle. What could Ash be thinking?

Paul

Hm! Electivire, block it!

[Electivire obeys. The contact causes another bright light which rocks the stadium, and an explosion. As the smoke clears, Electivire is seen moving its arms much faster.]

Announcer

As expected, Electivire's taking advantage of its special ability, Motor Drive.

Paul

All right, Thunder Punch, go!

[Electivire charges toward Pikachu with an electric fist.]

Ash Ketchum

I thought so. Pikachu, use Iron Tail, now!

[The two Pokemon collide with their moves.]

Announcer

And what an impact!

Ash Ketchum

But how? is Electivire more powerful after all?

Paul

Remember, Ash? This is the exact same situation as when we battled the first time.

Ash Ketchum

Ah!

[A flashback of an earlier Paul vs Ash battle plays, with Elekid's Thunder Punch coming in contact with Pikachu's Iron Tail.]

Paul

You must've wanted to get in close so you could finish the battle with Iron Tail.

[The flashback ends.]

Paul

But now Pikachu's stuck, and if it lets up even a little, it will be overcome by Thunder Punch. And there is a move Electivire can still use using its left hand.

Ash Ketchum

(Sweats) That's Brick Break!

[Electivire sets up its other hand.]

Paul

Correct! Brick Break, let's go!

[Electivire glows its other fist.]

Ash Ketchum

Get out, Pikachu!

[Electivire chops and blasts Pikachu on the head with Brick Break. He crashes to the ground.]

Ash Ketchum

Pikachu!

[Pikachu faints.]

Ash Ketchum

Pikachu!

Referee

Pikachu is unable to battle. Electivire wins!

Announcer

Number five's out. And Ash's only remaining Pokémon is Infernape.

Barry

Pikachu tried as hard as it could.

Brock

Electivire was just a little bit stronger.

Dawn

(Optimistic) No need to worry. Infernape's up!

Jessie

(Whimpers) Our Pikachu pounded to a pulp!

Meowth

Infernape will show them a thing or two.

Jessie & James

Woo woo!

James

Infernape, good for you!

[Ash lays Pikachu down on the ground.]

Ash's Pikachu

Pika.

Ash Ketchum

Pikachu, you did your best. (To Pikachu) I promise, this battle isn't over yet. (Faces forward) Watch. (Talks to his final Pokeball) It's all up to you. Hey, Paul! Truth is, your strategy made all the difference, even though my numbers looked better! But...I'm still gonna win this!

Paul

Then give it your best shot!

Ash Ketchum

Infernape! I choose you!

Ash's Infernape

(Angrily) Infernaaaape!

Announcer

And it's a critical moment for both of our competitors, as Infernape faces off against Electivire. While Electivire only took some damage in its battle with Pikachu, Infernape has suffered quite a bit of damage from multiple battles, on top of being hurt by the Toxic Spikes' poison. Who will be the last Pokémon standing?

[Team Rocket eat their lunch quickly.]

Jessie

(Mouthful) Just because it's all on Infernape's shoulders doesn't make me nervous!

Meowth

(Mouthful) Infernape, show that bucket of volts who's the boss!

James

(Mouthful) And hand that hulk a loss!

Wobbuffet

(Mouthful) Uuu-uu!

Paul

All right, Electivire, Thunder Punch, go!

[Electivire glows an electrified fist and gets ready to punch.]

Ash Ketchum

Infernape, use Mach Punch!

[As Infernape stares down with its move against Electivire, the two moves collide together, causing an explosion. Both Pokemon bounce off.]

Ash Ketchum

Flamethrower, go!

[Infernape fires Flamethrower.]

Paul

Protect!

[Electivire protects itself using a dome.]

Paul

Thunder!

[Electivire uses Thunder, striking over the battlefield.]

Ash Ketchum

Infernape, Dig!

[Infernape digs under the ground.]

Announcer

And both Pokémon use powerful moves!

[Infernape hits and blasts Electivire from below with Dig.]

Announcer

A great example of a perfect Dig! Super effective!

[Infernape is hurt by Poison.]

Ash Ketchum

Did it work?

[As the dust clears, Electivire stays standing.]

Announcer

Amazing! Electivire is still standing!

Paul

Good.

Ash Ketchum

Hm!

Dawn

I know I've seen battles between Ash and Paul before, but for some reason there's something completely different about this one.

Ash Ketchum

Use Flamethrower!

Paul

Brick Break, go!

Brock

It may be because they're finally facing off against each other in the same state of mind.

Dawn

What do you mean?

Brock

Reggie once called them two sides of the same coin, mirrors of each other. They may have had the same goals, but they've always taken different paths to reach them. Now, they're really battling face-to-face head-on! And I think they both realize that...

Announcer

Neither side is giving an inch!

Ash Ketchum

Let's finish this up with Mach Punch!

[Infernape sets up Mach Punch.]

Paul

Now grab Infernape!

[Electivire dodges Mach Punch and wraps Infernape's arm with its tail.]

Announcer

Mach Punch misses, and Electivire's now holding on tight!

Ash Ketchum

Oh, no!

[Ash's friends and Team Rocket gasp in shock.]

Reggie

Ash, don't get caught in that trap again.

Paul

Thunder!

[Electivire electrocutes Infernape with Thunder.]

Announcer

Infernape's getting pummeled by that Thunder, while locked tight in Electivire's grip! Not good.

Ash Ketchum

Hang in there! (To himself) You've just got to...

[Cut to Team Rocket, praying for Ash.]

Meowth

Man this looks bad.

[Cut to Ash's friends.]

Dawn

Infernape...

Dawn's Piplup

(Worried) Piplup!

Brock

Talk about a lot of damage.

Barry

Guess it's over for Ash.

[Electivire stops attacking. Everyone watches in anticipation. Infernape falls onto its knees and head.]

Announcer

Infernape is down!

James

It can't be...

Jessie

Come on, Infernape! Show us some of that fighting spirit!

Meowth

You've never thrown in the towel with anything you've ever done, so don't start throwing it now!

Wobbuffet

(Upset) Wob-buffettt!

Dawn

Poor Infernape...

[Infernape stays down.]

Referee

Infernape's unable...

[Electivire angrily hushes him. Infernape slowly gets up, which the referee notices. His eyes open; he sees a blurred view of Electivire signaling to get up, willing him on.]

Paul

So, I guess that's the best you can do then. You're pathetic, just like always.

[Infernape's eyes twinkle.]

Ash Ketchum

Afraid not!

Paul

Huh?

Cynthia & Reggie

Oh?!

Ash Ketchum

All right, Infernape, time to show Paul just how strong you are!

[Infernape gets fully up, surrounds itself with fire and roars with a determined pose.]

Ash Ketchum

YES!

Announcer

And Infernape is back with a vengeance, showing the entire stadium incredible will and fighting spirit!

Barry

It's Blaze!

Brock

Reaching the absolute limits of Infernape's endurance has actually brought out its greatest strength.

Dawn

But with all of the damage Infernape's taken, they'd better finish this up quickly!

Dawn's Piplup

(Impatient) Piplup-Piplup!

Team Rocket

Infernape's up, and so are we, a happier team you'll never see! Help that twerp, make the bad guy drool and slurp!

Reggie

So, this is what Ash was going for all along!

Ash Ketchum

Time for the real battle! All right Infernape, Flamethrower!

[Infernape fires a Blaze-boosted Flamethrower which breaks the ground.]

Paul

Infernape's more powerful than ever, so heads up! Thunder!

[Electivire is forced to block Flamethrower.]

Ash Ketchum

Mach Punch, go!

[Both Pokemon bounce off.]

Ash & Paul

Let's finish this!

Paul

Use Thunder Punch!

[Electivire electrifies both fists and gets ready to punch.]

Ash Ketchum

Flare Blitz go!

[Infernape's fiery aura turns blue. They charges toward each other with their moves, straining. The two moves create a cyclone above the stadium. Ash and Pikachu are forced to brace themselves. Cut to the two Pokemon. A double screen shows Electivire's and Infernape's facial expressions. Infernape roars as the cyclone enlarges. They stop attacking, with Infernape ahead of Electivire. Infernape is stunned. An explosion rocks Electivire. As the smoke clears, Electivire is also stunned. Infernape grunts and turns to Electivire, a heartbeat sounds as a view of the two competitors and the referee on a white background pans across, followed by a double screen of Ash and Paul. Electivire crashes down and faints.]

Referee

Electivire is unable to battle. Infernape wins, which means the victory goes to Ash of Pallet Town!

Ash Ketchum

(Jubilant) All right!

[The crowd cheers.]

Announcer

And that's all she wrote! After a fantastically fierce, full six-on-six battle, the winner of today's attack fest is Ash!

[Ash's friends laugh and cheer.]

Dawn

All right! Ash won!

Barry

I'm so stoked! I can't stand it! Those two are awesome! They're the coolest!

Brock

You finally beat him. Wow!

[Team Rocket burst into tears.]

Jessie

Ah! Our sweet little Infernape tastes victory!

James

Then let us now taste victory in our work!

Meowth

We did! We tasted all the grub we had!

Jessie

We need more inventory.

James

We'll restock and sell up a storm!

Meowth

And getting filthy rich will be the norm!

[Team Rocket share a handstack.]

Team Rocket

Reform!

Ash Ketchum

Thanks so much, Infernape. (They hug) Wow, you were the best!

Ash's Pikachu

Pika-Pika!

[Ash, Pikachu and Infernape look over to Electivire. Paul kneels to his Pokemon.]

Paul

Thank you. Good battle, Electivire.

[Paul returns Electivire.]

Ash's Infernape

In! Infernape!

Paul

Well... Huh?

[Infernape suddenly yelps, felling pain.]

Ash Ketchum

Infernape, you okay?

Ash's Infernape

(Reassuring) Infernape!

Ash & Pikachu

(Laughs)

Paul

Hm.

[Paul walks away.]

Announcer

Now that today's quarterfinal battle is history, tomorrow's matchups are...on screen!

[Ash is up against Tobias.]

Barry

That's him. That's the trainer that uses Darkrai!

Ash Ketchum

Man, Darkrai.

[Tobias sees his match-up and walks away. Reggie reveals the news to his six Pokemon.]

Reggie

I'm sorry, but Paul lost.

[The Pokemon call out, disappointed.]

Reggie

But you know the battle will just make Paul stronger still. Soon as Paul gets back, then we'll have a battle!

[The Pokemon cheer. Inside the stadium, Barry runs, but stops suddenly as he meets up with Brock and Dawn.]

Barry

Whoa, Dawn!

Dawn

Hi, Barry!

Barry

So, did you see Ash?

Dawn

(Shakes) Mm-mm. Not a sign.

Brock

Yeah, we've been looking for him too.

Barry

Here I want to congratulate him on what an awesome job he did and he's nowhere to be found! He's gonna pay a fine!

Cynthia

Now, now, that's not very nice.

[Barry looks at Cynthia, amazed.]

Barry

It's Cynthia, the champion!

Dawn

Cynthia!

Cynthia

If you're looking for Ash, he ran out of here in a hurry. Probably looking for Paul, I would guess.

[At sunset, Ash is running along the village and finds Paul.]

Ash Ketchum

Paul!

[Paul and Ash look at each other.]

Cynthia

"When every life meets another life, something will be born." Today's battle certainly gave birth to something between those two as well. And that's connection.

Brock

When they met, Ash and Paul hated each other. But now they've grown. Bound together with respect.

Barry

That's why their battle was so great.

Dawn

And the one thing that made it all possible.

Paul

Infernape's gotten a lot stronger.

Ash Ketchum

Yeah, sure has, Paul! Huh? Are you going?

Paul

I lost, Ash, didn't I? So, there's no reason to stay. I'm going to go back to Snowpoint City and request another battle there with Brandon.

Ash Ketchum

Got you. Good luck, Paul.

Paul

Yeah, thanks. You too.

Cynthia

Paul and Ash. Someday soon they'll both be entering the Champion League, and how I look forward to that day.

Paul

So, I'll see you.

Ash Ketchum

One more thing, Paul! Let's battle again really soon!

Ash's Pikachu

(Excited) Pikachu!

Paul

Huh?

[Paul smiles and waves.]

Narrator

And so, with the Sinnoh League battle against his greatest rival behind him, Paul continues on toward his next challenge. And Ash, after his victory against Paul, prepares to move on to his next battle against Darkrai. Will the Sinnoh league fates allow our hero to taste victory again? The answer is coming soon, as the journey continues.

[The caption "To Be Continued" shows at the bottom of the screen. The credits appear.]