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|season = Pokémon: Advanced
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|series = Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
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|season = Season 6, Pokémon: Advanced
|prev = AG011: A Bite to Remember
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|prev = RS011: A Bite to Remember
|prevnum = AG011
 
|next = AG013: All Things Bright and Beautifly!
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|next = RS013: All Things Bright and Beautifly!
 
|en_title = The Lotad Lowdown
|nextnum = AG013
 
 
|ja_title = ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹!
|name = The Lotad Lowdown
 
 
|image = RS012.png
|jname = ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹!
 
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|num = 288
|image = AG012.png
 
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|ja_air = {{MDY|2|13|2003}}
|jnum = 286
 
|jair = Feb-13-2003
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|us_air = {{MDY|12|20|2003}}
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|ja_opening = Advance Adventure
|uair = Dec-20-2003
 
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|ja_ending = Because the Sky is There
|songs = I Wanna Be A Hero
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|en_opening = I Wanna Be A Hero
|guest = [[Natalie]]
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|guest = [[Natalie]]
|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Brock (anime)|Brock]], [[Max]]
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|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Brock (anime)|Brock]], [[Max]]
|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]]
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|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]]
|michars = [[Natalie]], [[Nicole]], [[Rita (Hoenn)|Rita]], [[Giovanni]] (fantasy)
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|michars = [[Natalie]], [[Nicole]], [[Rita (Hoenn)|Rita]], [[Giovanni (anime)|Giovanni]] (fantasy)
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Swellow|Ash's Tailow]], [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]], [[May's Blaziken|May's Torchic]], [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[Brock's Forretress]], [[Brock's Ludicolo|Brock's Lotad]] (new), Flower Shop sister's Lotad (multiple), [[Beedrill]]
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|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Taillow]], [[Ash's Treecko]], [[May's Torchic]], [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[Brock's Forretress]], [[Brock's Ludicolo|Brock's Lotad]], Flower Shop sister's [[Lotad]] (multiple), [[Beedrill]]
|major = [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] catches a [[Brock's Ludicolo|Lotad]]. This is the first time that gang sees [[Berries]]}}
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|major = [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] catches a [[Brock's Ludicolo|Lotad]]. Brock's Lotad knows [[Water Gun]].
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|en_title_card =
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|animation = 岩根雅明 (Masaaki Iwane)
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|director = 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada)
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|screenplay = 十川誠志 (Masashi Sogo)
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|storyboard = 片貝慎 (Shin Katakai)
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{{Nihongo|The Lotad Lowdown|ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹!|Lotad and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop!}} is the 12th episode of {{Media|anime|PM|AG}}, [[Season 6]] of {{Media|anime|PS}}, and {{Media|anime|PS|RS|A}} of {{Media|anime|PS|RS}}.
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''Ash, Brock, Max, May and Pikachu decide to cool off in a picturesque lake en route to Rustboro City. But they're not the only one's splashing around! The lake is actually home to a whole flock of Lotad. The Lotad seem to be having fun with their new friends, but a little girl named Natalie thinks that Ash and crew are out of line. She brings them back to the flower shop which her two older sisters run. There, Ash and the gang learn all about berries and the effects that different berries have on Pokémon. Brock promptly falls in love with the two older sisters, making little Natalie very jealous. In fact, Natalie isn't the only one smitten with Brock—a quirky little Lotad seems to have taken a liking to him as well. Natalie decides to win Brock's affection by finding a Sitrus Berry and she wanders off into the woods. She finds one, but a Beedrill wants it, too! Luckily, Brock arrives in time to save her from the Beedrill. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has decided to catch all the Lotad in the lake and it's up to Brock's quirky Lotad friend and Pikachu to save the day.''<section end="Synopsis"/><ref>{{Cite|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/6/episode-12-the-lotad-lowdown/|entry = The Lotad Lowdown {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|title = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|access-date = {{MDY|1|26|2024}}}}</ref>
[[Ash]] and co. are having a bath at a lake when a crew of Lotad appeared and threw them out of the pool. Later, they figure out that these Lotad are taken care of three sisters, [[Nicole]], [[Natalie]] and [[Rita (Hoenn)|Rita]], which are holding a flower shop with many kinds of [[Berries]]. During this episode, [[Natalie]] developed a crush on [[Brock (anime)|Brock]], that led her to do something risky. Also a [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] help a Lotad that doesn't know how to use [[Water Gun]] properly. How willl this friendship will go on and what happened with Natalie's crush?
 
   
==Plot==
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==Episode plot==
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[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]], [[May (anime)|May]] and [[Max]] dive into the lake. [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] is doing some exercise before going to water, but accidentally slips over into the lake. Everyone is having fun, but Pikachu notices some lotuses coming to them. This scares May and starts screaming. Everyone tries to swim ashore, but they are pulled down, into the water. Everyone sees the creatures are actually [[Lotad]], who look friendly enough. They gather under the heroes and catapult them back to the shore. Lotad come to the shore, making Ash and Max suspect they want to play. Lotad use Water Gun to the sky, making a magnificent look, welcoming the heroes to the lake. Max is surprised, for Lotad normally cannot use Water Gun. They spot that a Lotad can't use Water Gun effectively and once everyone stops, the lone Lotad still tries to use Water Gun. Brock approaches it, but the Lotad uses the Water Gun on Brock effectively. A child comes, warning the heroes the lake belongs to the Lotad. May sees the bossy girl would be a perfect match for Max, annoying him. The girl shouts they will be taught a lecture, startling the heroes.
[[Ash]], [[May (anime)|May]] and [[Max]] are making a break by swimming in the lake. [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] is making some exercise before going to water, but accidentaly trips over. Everyone is having fun, but [[Ash's Pikachu]] notices some lotuses coming to them, while May is screaming.
 
   
 
Team Rocket wanders the forest, being hungry and thirsty. [[Jessie]] wonders if they are near the end of the forest, but Meowth reminds her if they were, they wouldn't be wandering aimlessly. Suddenly, [[James]] passes out. James thinks this is the end, making Jessie and Meowth touched, since they'd give out water to James the moment they spot it. Before James closes his eyes, he sees a fruit on a nearby tree; a berry. Jessie and [[Team Rocket's Meowth|Meowth]] fight over the berry and the moment they bite it, they are startled by its spiciness. Meanwhile, the child, named [[Natalie]], is being scolded by her sister, [[Nicole]], for being rude to the travelers. Nicole apologizes to the heroes for Natalie's behavior and introduces herself to the heroes. Brock starts flirting with Nicole, displeasing Ash, May and Max. The third sister, [[Rita (Hoenn)|Rita]], arrives, warning Nicole about the pipe leaks. Brock also flirts with Rita, but Natalie is jealous, saying that she should have been given a compliment as well. Nicole sees Natalie had only fallen in love, inspiring May for "love at first sight".
Everyone is retreaing, but Max is dragged under water. Soon, May, Brock and Ash are dragged as well. The creatures were [[Lotad]]. They bounce the gang to the shore. The Lotad use Water Gun to the sky, making a magnificent look, welcoming the gang to the lake. They spot that a Lotad can't use Water Gun effectivly, so Brock approaches him, but the Lotad uses the Water Gun on Brock. A child comes, condeming the gang for entering the lake belonging to the Lotad.
 
   
 
The heroes are having pies made of berries. Nicole explains these Oran Berries, used to bake the pies, are actually grown in their garden. Brock is startled, since Natalie brought him too many pies. Outside, Ash brings his [[Ash's Swellow|Taillow]] and [[Ash's Sceptile|Treecko]] out, while Brock brings his [[Brock's Forretress|Forretress]] as well, with May her [[May's Blaziken|Torchic]] out. Nicole shows her garden, full of berries, like Oran, Pecha and Tamato ones. Ash tries to eat the last one, but is warned by Nicole Tamato Berries are quite spicy and are used to feed Pokémon and give different kinds of effects. Brock is interested in berries, so Natalie promises to make a list of which berries and in which quantities should Brock use. This makes Brock happy, but falls down, hearing Natalie would do that because he is "her boyfriend". Rita thinks that the pipes should be replaced with newer ones, though Nicole fears it would be a tough job.
Team Rocket wander the forest, being hungry and thirsty. Suddenly, [[James]] passes out. James thinks this is the end, but Team Rocket see a fruit on a nearby tree - a berry. [[Jessie]] and [[Team Rocket's Meowth|Meowth]] fight over the berry and while they bite it, they find out that the berry is hot. Meanwhile, the child, named [[Natalie]] is being scolded by her sister, [[Rita (Hoenn)|Rita]], for being rude to the gang. The gang introduce themselves, but Brock flirts with Rita. The 3rd sister, [[Nicole]] arrives, complaining about the pipe leaks. Brock also flirts with her, but Natalie is jealous, saying that she should've been given a compliment as well.
 
   
 
Suddenly, Lotad are walking with a portion of water on their lotus. They pour the water to the trees, as a way to thank for growing the trees. Max wonders how come Lotad use Water Gun when they normally cannot, with Nicole replying that Lotad here are different then other ones that can be encountered in the wild. Ash proposes they could help out tending the garden for a while and everyone agrees. At the lake, James drinks the water from the lake, but wonders about Jessie and Meowth, who raise their heads up, having extended red lips, since they ate the spicy Tamato Berry. James spots that the enemies are nearby and Meowth notices the Lotad. He imagines the boss with the Lotad, who would give the boss fresh water every morning. Team Rocket sees this could work, since the boss would give them promotions and decide to capture all the Lotad.
The gang is having lunch - pies made of berries. Natalie will show them the Berry trees. Outside, Ash brings his [[Ash's Swellow|Taillow]] and [[Ash's Sceptile|Treecko]] out. Brock brings his [[Brock's Forretress|Forretress]] as well, with May her [[May's Blaziken|Torchic]] out. Rita shows her garden, full of berries. Brock is interested in berries, while Natalie will show her list of berries. Nicole thinks that the pipes should be replaced with newer ones.
 
   
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The heroes help out, though they see the Lotad stopped moving, for the Lotad (who soaked Brock with Water Gun earlier) did not pour the water on the trees. Brock shows the Lotad it needs to lower its head for water to come down. Lotad does so, pleasing everyone it managed to accomplish the task. The Lotad lowers its head several times, a way to thank Brock. Rita notices Brock is a good breeder to help out a Pokémon like that. Later, the Lotad go to the lake, with the smaller Lotad left behind. Rita arrives, showing the message from Natalie, who is gathering Sitrus Berries for Brock. Ash, Rita and Brock run off to find her, but Nicole warns them the night will come soon. Natalie, however, is walking to find the berries, since she promised Brock she'd find the berries. As the night fell down, Ash, Nicole and Brock search for Natalie. Suddenly the small Lotad appears, who followed Brock to search for Natalie as well. Natalie managed to find the Sitrus Berry. Suddenly, the bushes start moving, causing Natalie to scream. Ash, Rita and Brock hear Natalie's scream, as she is attacked by [[Beedrill]]. Brock sends his Forretress out and uses Rapid Spin on the Beedrill, who flies off, while Brock, Ash and Rita come to Natalie, who gets scolded by Rita. Natalie gives the Sitrus Berry to Brock, who appreciates the gift.
Suddenly, Lotad are walking with a portion of water on their lotus. They give water to the trees. Max wonders how come Lotad use Water Gun when they can't, with Nicole replying that Lotad here are differnet then others. The gang agrees to help out to tend the garden for a while. Team Rocket drink the water from lake. James spots that the gang is nearby, with Meowth seeing the Lotad, to which he imagines [[Giovanni]] with the Lotad... so they agree to capture the Lotad.
 
   
 
Suddenly, Pikachu hears something, so everyone heads back to the lake. There, they find Team Rocket, who arrived to the lake and sail off to capture the Lotad. Pikachu talks with Lotad and soon the former sails on top of the latter's head to warn the others. The Lotad are being captured by Team Rocket, while May, Max and Nicole observe, but Pikachu and Lotad arrive. The former jumps on the rail of Team Rocket's ship, while Lotad uses Water Gun, creating a hole to free others from the captivity. With the Lotad free, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, blasting Team Rocket away. After the battle is over, Nicole makes it clear Natalie should not go harvesting berries on her own. The next day, Natalie gives the list of berries she promised to Brock. The Lotad appears again and Brock raises it up. Max suspects Lotad wants to go with Brock. The sisters approve of Brock receiving Lotad, who is willing to join Brock. The latter sees they are a team now, pleasing Lotad. With everything being done, the heroes wave goodbye and head off to [[Rustboro City]].
The gang helps out, though the smaller Lotad (who used Water Gun on Brock) didn't put the water on the plants. Brock shows the Lotad that it needs to lower its head for water to come down, to which it accomplishes. The Lotad lowers its head several times, a way to thank Brock. Later, the Lotad go to the lake, with the smaller Lotad left behind. Nicole arrives, presenting the message from Natalie that she is gathering berries for Brock, to which Ash, Nicole and Brock run to get her back.
 
   
 
==Quotes==
Ash, Nicole and Brock search for Natalie, but the Lotad appears. The Lotad followed Brock to search Natalie as well. Rita found the berry, but she found something terrible, screaming, which Ash, Nicole and Brock have heard. Natalie faced a [[Beedrill]], which attacks her, but Brocks sends his Forretress out and uses Rapid Spin. The Beedrill goes away, while Natalie being safe. Natalie gives the berry to Brock, but Pikachu hears something.
 
 
:''"AH! Another vision of loveliness...!?"'' - Brock, when seeing Rita
   
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:''"What do YOU want?!"'' - Ash
Team Rocket arrived to the lake and have gone off to capture the Lotad. Pikachu reasons with Lotad, riding it on the top of its head to warn the other Lotad. The Lotad are being captured, but Pikachu and Lotad arrive. While Team Rocket plan how to capture Pikachu, Lotad uses Water Gun to free others from the boat. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, blasting Team Rocket away. The next day, Natalie gives the list she promised to Brock. Lotad appears again, with Brock making an explanation - the Lotad wants to come with him. The episode ends with Athe gang waving goodbye and going to [[Rustboro City]].
 
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:''"Pipi-Kachu!"'' - Pikachu
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:''"Sorry, Twerp, we'd love to play."'' - Jessie
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:''"But there are so many Lotad and so little time."'' - James
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:''"So if we're gonna be able to catch 'em all, we'd betta hustle."'' - Meowth
   
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:''"It's history in da makin'! And lots a' Lotad for da takin'!"'' - Meowth
==Quotes==
 
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:''"Wobbuffet!"'' - Wobbuffet
*''"AH! Another vision of lovelieness...!?"'' - Brock, when seeing Natalie
 
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:''"Leapin' Lotads! We're leakin'!"'' - Meowth
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:''"Rats. I guess this means I can kiss that corner office goodbye."'' - Jessie
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:''"That's not all you can kiss, Jess."'' - James
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:''"We can kiss our BUTTS goodbye."'' - Meowth
   
 
==Debuts==
 
==Debuts==
===Human===
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===Character===
 
*[[Natalie]]
 
*[[Natalie]]
 
*[[Nicole]]
 
*[[Nicole]]
*[[Rita]]
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*[[Rita (Hoenn)|Rita]]
   
 
===Pokémon===
 
===Pokémon===
*[[Lotad]]
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[[Brock's Ludicolo|Brock's Lotad]]
   
==Bloopers==
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===Item===
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*[[Wailmer Pail]]
Max was wearing his glasses, even if he was in water.
 
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*[[Pecha Berry]]
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*[[Oran Berry]]
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*[[Sitrus Berry]]
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*[[Tamato Berry]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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{{EpisodeSegment|CE
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|jp1 = RS Eyecatch Kyogre 3.png
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|jpDesc1 = RS character eyecatch featuring Kyogre, variant 3 (before)
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|jp2 = RS Eyecatch Groudon 3.png
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|jpDesc2 = RS character eyecatch featuring Groudon, variant 3 (after)
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}}
 
*The Pokémon featured in the '''Who's That Pokémon''' segment is [[Magby]].
 
*The Pokémon featured in the '''Who's That Pokémon''' segment is [[Magby]].
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*Ash and Brock wore new swimsuits than that of the previous season where the color of their swim shorts are in any shades of blue. Ash's swim shorts are orange with green and yellow outlines while Brock's swim shorts are purple with cyan diamond-shaped designs in each sides.
*This is the first time that [[Berries]] appear in the anime, despite them actually appearing in Generation II.
 
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==Errors==
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*Nicole refers to the Pecha Berry as a Pechan Berry.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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{{Gallery Box|
<gallery>
 
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RS012 1.jpg {{!}} The heroes relax on the lake
May bikini.jpg|May in yellow swimsuit
 
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RS012 2.jpg {{!}} May gets frightened of the moving lily pads
Ash and friends.jpg
 
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RS012 3.jpg {{!}} Ash and Pikachu see these are actually Lotad
Ash, May and Max.jpg
 
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RS012 4.jpg {{!}} The heroes are catapulted away
Ash and friends freak out.jpg
 
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RS012 5.jpg {{!}} The Lotad create a magnificent scenery
Ash, May and Max laughing.jpg|Ash, May and Max laughing
 
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RS012 6.jpg {{!}} Brock tries to greet the odd Lotad
Ash, may and max.jpg
 
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RS012 7.jpg {{!}} James has fainted
Ash, may and max 2.jpg
 
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RS012 8.jpg {{!}} Jessie and Meowth cry for James, who wants to be left behind
Ash and the gang1.jpg
 
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RS012 9.jpg {{!}} Meowth and Jessie ate a too spicy berry
PDVD_032.jpg
 
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RS012 10.jpg {{!}} Natalie gave Brock too many pies
AG012Lotadlowdown.jpg
 
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RS012 11.jpg {{!}} The Lotad pour the water to the trees
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RS012 12.jpg {{!}} Meowth and Jessie have burned mouths
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RS012 13.jpg {{!}} Torchic and Pikachu help out the Lotad
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RS012 14.jpg {{!}} Lotad bows down for Brock
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RS012 15.jpg {{!}} The Beedrill gets hit by Forretress' Rapid Spin
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RS012 16.jpg {{!}} Pikachu surfs on top of Lotad's head
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RS012 17.jpg {{!}} The Lotad are set free
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RS012 18.jpg {{!}} The heroes bid farewell to the sisters
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}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Pokémon: Advanced Generation}}
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{{Pokémon: Advanced episodes}}
 
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Brock]]
 
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Brock]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

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The Lotad Lowdown (Japanese: ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹!, HepburnLotad and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop!) is the 12th episode of Pocket Monsters: Advanced Generation, Season 6 of Pokémon the Series, and Pokémon: Advanced of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.

Synopsis

Ash, Brock, Max, May and Pikachu decide to cool off in a picturesque lake en route to Rustboro City. But they're not the only one's splashing around! The lake is actually home to a whole flock of Lotad. The Lotad seem to be having fun with their new friends, but a little girl named Natalie thinks that Ash and crew are out of line. She brings them back to the flower shop which her two older sisters run. There, Ash and the gang learn all about berries and the effects that different berries have on Pokémon. Brock promptly falls in love with the two older sisters, making little Natalie very jealous. In fact, Natalie isn't the only one smitten with Brock—a quirky little Lotad seems to have taken a liking to him as well. Natalie decides to win Brock's affection by finding a Sitrus Berry and she wanders off into the woods. She finds one, but a Beedrill wants it, too! Luckily, Brock arrives in time to save her from the Beedrill. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has decided to catch all the Lotad in the lake and it's up to Brock's quirky Lotad friend and Pikachu to save the day.[1]

Episode plot

Ash, Pikachu, May and Max dive into the lake. Brock is doing some exercise before going to water, but accidentally slips over into the lake. Everyone is having fun, but Pikachu notices some lotuses coming to them. This scares May and starts screaming. Everyone tries to swim ashore, but they are pulled down, into the water. Everyone sees the creatures are actually Lotad, who look friendly enough. They gather under the heroes and catapult them back to the shore. Lotad come to the shore, making Ash and Max suspect they want to play. Lotad use Water Gun to the sky, making a magnificent look, welcoming the heroes to the lake. Max is surprised, for Lotad normally cannot use Water Gun. They spot that a Lotad can't use Water Gun effectively and once everyone stops, the lone Lotad still tries to use Water Gun. Brock approaches it, but the Lotad uses the Water Gun on Brock effectively. A child comes, warning the heroes the lake belongs to the Lotad. May sees the bossy girl would be a perfect match for Max, annoying him. The girl shouts they will be taught a lecture, startling the heroes.

Team Rocket wanders the forest, being hungry and thirsty. Jessie wonders if they are near the end of the forest, but Meowth reminds her if they were, they wouldn't be wandering aimlessly. Suddenly, James passes out. James thinks this is the end, making Jessie and Meowth touched, since they'd give out water to James the moment they spot it. Before James closes his eyes, he sees a fruit on a nearby tree; a berry. Jessie and Meowth fight over the berry and the moment they bite it, they are startled by its spiciness. Meanwhile, the child, named Natalie, is being scolded by her sister, Nicole, for being rude to the travelers. Nicole apologizes to the heroes for Natalie's behavior and introduces herself to the heroes. Brock starts flirting with Nicole, displeasing Ash, May and Max. The third sister, Rita, arrives, warning Nicole about the pipe leaks. Brock also flirts with Rita, but Natalie is jealous, saying that she should have been given a compliment as well. Nicole sees Natalie had only fallen in love, inspiring May for "love at first sight".

The heroes are having pies made of berries. Nicole explains these Oran Berries, used to bake the pies, are actually grown in their garden. Brock is startled, since Natalie brought him too many pies. Outside, Ash brings his Taillow and Treecko out, while Brock brings his Forretress as well, with May her Torchic out. Nicole shows her garden, full of berries, like Oran, Pecha and Tamato ones. Ash tries to eat the last one, but is warned by Nicole Tamato Berries are quite spicy and are used to feed Pokémon and give different kinds of effects. Brock is interested in berries, so Natalie promises to make a list of which berries and in which quantities should Brock use. This makes Brock happy, but falls down, hearing Natalie would do that because he is "her boyfriend". Rita thinks that the pipes should be replaced with newer ones, though Nicole fears it would be a tough job.

Suddenly, Lotad are walking with a portion of water on their lotus. They pour the water to the trees, as a way to thank for growing the trees. Max wonders how come Lotad use Water Gun when they normally cannot, with Nicole replying that Lotad here are different then other ones that can be encountered in the wild. Ash proposes they could help out tending the garden for a while and everyone agrees. At the lake, James drinks the water from the lake, but wonders about Jessie and Meowth, who raise their heads up, having extended red lips, since they ate the spicy Tamato Berry. James spots that the enemies are nearby and Meowth notices the Lotad. He imagines the boss with the Lotad, who would give the boss fresh water every morning. Team Rocket sees this could work, since the boss would give them promotions and decide to capture all the Lotad.

The heroes help out, though they see the Lotad stopped moving, for the Lotad (who soaked Brock with Water Gun earlier) did not pour the water on the trees. Brock shows the Lotad it needs to lower its head for water to come down. Lotad does so, pleasing everyone it managed to accomplish the task. The Lotad lowers its head several times, a way to thank Brock. Rita notices Brock is a good breeder to help out a Pokémon like that. Later, the Lotad go to the lake, with the smaller Lotad left behind. Rita arrives, showing the message from Natalie, who is gathering Sitrus Berries for Brock. Ash, Rita and Brock run off to find her, but Nicole warns them the night will come soon. Natalie, however, is walking to find the berries, since she promised Brock she'd find the berries. As the night fell down, Ash, Nicole and Brock search for Natalie. Suddenly the small Lotad appears, who followed Brock to search for Natalie as well. Natalie managed to find the Sitrus Berry. Suddenly, the bushes start moving, causing Natalie to scream. Ash, Rita and Brock hear Natalie's scream, as she is attacked by Beedrill. Brock sends his Forretress out and uses Rapid Spin on the Beedrill, who flies off, while Brock, Ash and Rita come to Natalie, who gets scolded by Rita. Natalie gives the Sitrus Berry to Brock, who appreciates the gift.

Suddenly, Pikachu hears something, so everyone heads back to the lake. There, they find Team Rocket, who arrived to the lake and sail off to capture the Lotad. Pikachu talks with Lotad and soon the former sails on top of the latter's head to warn the others. The Lotad are being captured by Team Rocket, while May, Max and Nicole observe, but Pikachu and Lotad arrive. The former jumps on the rail of Team Rocket's ship, while Lotad uses Water Gun, creating a hole to free others from the captivity. With the Lotad free, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, blasting Team Rocket away. After the battle is over, Nicole makes it clear Natalie should not go harvesting berries on her own. The next day, Natalie gives the list of berries she promised to Brock. The Lotad appears again and Brock raises it up. Max suspects Lotad wants to go with Brock. The sisters approve of Brock receiving Lotad, who is willing to join Brock. The latter sees they are a team now, pleasing Lotad. With everything being done, the heroes wave goodbye and head off to Rustboro City.

Quotes

"AH! Another vision of loveliness...!?" - Brock, when seeing Rita
"What do YOU want?!" - Ash
"Pipi-Kachu!" - Pikachu
"Sorry, Twerp, we'd love to play." - Jessie
"But there are so many Lotad and so little time." - James
"So if we're gonna be able to catch 'em all, we'd betta hustle." - Meowth
"It's history in da makin'! And lots a' Lotad for da takin'!" - Meowth
"Wobbuffet!" - Wobbuffet
"Leapin' Lotads! We're leakin'!" - Meowth
"Rats. I guess this means I can kiss that corner office goodbye." - Jessie
"That's not all you can kiss, Jess." - James
"We can kiss our BUTTS goodbye." - Meowth

Debuts

Character

Pokémon

Brock's Lotad

Item

Trivia

  • The Pokémon featured in the Who's That Pokémon segment is Magby.
  • Ash and Brock wore new swimsuits than that of the previous season where the color of their swim shorts are in any shades of blue. Ash's swim shorts are orange with green and yellow outlines while Brock's swim shorts are purple with cyan diamond-shaped designs in each sides.

Errors

  • Nicole refers to the Pecha Berry as a Pechan Berry.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ (n.d.) . "The Lotad Lowdown | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024.