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|series = Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
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|season = Pokémon: Advanced Battle
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|prev = RS101: Shaking Island Battle! Barboach VS Whiscash!!
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|next = RS103: Where's Armaldo?
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|en_title = Vanity Affair
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|ja_title = 海の男! 四天王ゲンジ登場!!
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|image = RS102.png
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|guest = [[Drake (anime)|Drake]]
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|num = 377
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|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Brock (anime)|Brock]], [[Max]]
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|ja_air = November 4, 2004
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|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]]
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|us_air = November 12, 2005
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|ja_opening = Challenger!!
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|ja_ending = GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~
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|en_opening = Unbeatable
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|michars = [[Fitzwilliam]], [[Trainer (RS102)|Unnamed trainer]]
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|badge = Stonebadge.png, Knucklebadge.png, Dynamobadge.png, Heatbadge.png, Balancebadge.png, Featherbadge.png, Mindbadge.png
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|local =
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|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[James' Chimecho]], [[Ash's Grovyle]], [[Ash's Torkoal]], [[Drake's Shelgon (anime)|Drake's Shelgon]], [[Drake's Altaria]], [[Drake's Salamence]], [[Trainer's Scizor (RS102)|Trainer's Scizor]], [[Wingull]]
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|major = Ash and co. meet Drake, a member of the Elite Four.
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|ja_title_card = RS102 TC JA.png
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|en_title_card = RS102 TC EN.png
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|animation = 志村泉 (Izumi Shimura)
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|director = 渡辺正彦 (Masahiko Watanabe)
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|screenplay = 十川誠志 (Masashi Sogo)
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|storyboard = 藤本義孝 (Yoshitaka Fujimoto)
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{{Nihongo|Vanity Affair|海の男! 四天王ゲンジ登場!!|The Man of the Sea! Enter Drake of the Elite Four!!}} is the 10th episode of [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]].
   
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==Synopsis==
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Ash is battling with another Trainer by the waterfront, not realizing he is being watched by a mysterious sailor. After he wins, Ash is confident and boastful. The kids decide to grab something to eat.
  
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''With his eighth badge within reach, Ash works diligently to improve his Pokémon, but struggles to find suitably experienced opponents to face in battle. His friends grow concerned as Ash grows increasingly cocky.  When they learn that Drake, a world class trainer and member of the Elite Four, is in the area, Ash sees a chance for another, more glorious, victory, while his fellow travelers hope for an experience that will return Ash to humility… and sanity. Our heroes board Drake’s ship, where Ash will face Drake in a “best of three” Pokémon match. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Team Rocket also takes their place amongst the ship’s passengers.''<section end="Synopsis"/><ref>{{Cite|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/8/episode-9-vanity-affair/|entry = Vanity Affair {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|title = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|access-date = {{MDY|1|28|2024}}}}</ref>
   
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==Episode plot==
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Team Rocket is currently working in a small restaurant when the old sailor walks in and demands some hot milk. While he is there, Ash and his friends sit down outside and talk about battling. The man approaches them and Max recognizes him as Drake of the Elite Four!
  
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Ash is battling a trainer. The opponent's Scizor attacks with Fury Cutter. Torkoal counters with Flamethrower, but misses. Scizor uses Hyper Beam, but Torkoal's Iron Defense makes the move fail. Brock, Max and May note how Ash feels quite confident today. Scizor tries to use Metal Claw, but is defeated by Torkoal's Overheat. Ash wins and calls Torkoal back to its Poké Ball. The opponent thanks Ash for such a battle, seeing he is powerful for a trainer with seven badges. Ash thanks him and thinks his opponent will win, too, if he trains more. A man overhears them, strangely enough. Team Rocket is working in a restaurant, dressed as waiters, and James asks Jessie to serve the customer some milk. Jessie is annoyed by him, but Meowth states they won't do anything if they fight all the time. Jessie sees he is right, since they don't have that much money and haven't seen their enemies, either. They begin to imagine their life on an island, without any obligations.
   
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A man, who has spied on the heroes, enters and wondering where is the man who worked here before. Team Rocket states he has gone off, but they are here to serve the customers. The man wants a glass of milk with peppermint, which surprises Team Rocket. The man thinks they have a problem with that, but Team Rocket nervously denies that. The heroes encounter a restaurant and decide to eat there. They sit for a table, where May and Max see Ash will do fine in the next Gym Battle. Ash thinks the previous opponent was not the best one, so thinks that he should battle a better one. Brock sees Ash has grown overconfident, but the latter states he'll likely win, whoever he'll face next. He states when he finishes lunch, he wants to find a real challenge these days. James comes to serve them, shocked his enemies are here and goes back. Meanwhile, the man drinks his milk and sees the heroes. James tells to Jessie and Meowth what he saw, so Jessie thinks they should capture Pikachu, since they could get rich. Meowth thinks they should get rid of the man first, as he'll pound them blasting off if he sees them fighting near the restaurant. Jessie and James nervously admit Meowth is right.
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Drake invites all of them (including the disguised Team Rocket) to his boat where he challenges Ash to a battle. Drake sends out his Shelgon, and though it is slower, it waits for Pikachu to get just close enough to take it down with DragonBreath and Dragon Claw.
  
   
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As they are drinking juice, Brock asks May which Pokémon should she use in next Contest, but she has not yet decided. May sees all her Pokémon are doing well. Suddenly, the man comes and says she needs to decide carefully, since solid teamwork with Pokémon is essential to become victorious. May thanks the man for the advice, while Max realizes the man is Drake from the Elite Four of Hoenn. Team Rocket is surprised he is the Elite Four, making Meowth think that milk has made the old man tough. Drake compliments Ash's skills, for the former saw Torkoal battle Scizor. Ash thanks him and the heroes introduce themselves. Drake invites them to a ride in his boat, to which everyone agrees. Jessie decides to come to get aboard, but James pulls her down, since Drake could blast them off easily. However, Meowth thinks they should aim big to win. Drake compliments the milk he had and agrees that they come with him. They wait for a while, and while the heroes are amazed by Drake, a giant ship sails to them. A man on the ship states everything is fine, so Drake states that man is his first mate.
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Ash calls out Grovyle against Drake's Altaria, and though Grovyle has a better time leaping on the masts of the ship, it gets knocked out by some powerful moves from Altaria, including Aerial Ace and SolarBeam.
  
   
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They go aboard and see the huge deck of the ship, which looks like a battlefield. Max asks Drake to show his Pokémon, but Drake states there is little fun in showing them. Instead, Drake challenges Ash to a battle, to which he agrees to. Ash claims he is at the top of his game, so Drake proposes a 3-on-3 battle and the winner is the one that obtains two victories. Team Rocket are thrilled by this opportunity for catching Pikachu. Drake sends Shelgon and Ash his Pikachu. Pikachu starts with Thunderbolt, electrocuting Shelgon. Brock is surprised, since Drake didn't even order Shelgon to dodge. Pikachu repeats his attack, but Shelgon moves away and uses Double Edge. James sees Pikachu's speed gives him an advantage over Shelgon. May notes how he knows a lot about Pikachu, which makes James nervous. Pikachu dodges with Quick Attack. Everyone is worrying as Drake's strategy seems weak, though a member of Drake's crew tells them to be patient to see Drake's strength. Pikachu uses Iron Tail, but unexpectedly, Shelgon uses Dragon Breath, canceling the attack and uses Dragon Claw, defeating Pikachu.
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Team Rocket takes the advantage of a weakened Pikachu to steal it, but Drake calls out his Salamence. It uses Dragon Claw and Flamethrower to send the thieves blasting off. With Team Rocket thwarted and a few lessons learned, Ash and friends have dinner with Drake and his crew on the boat.
  
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The heroes are surprised at this twist, but Drake smiles. Ash holds Pikachu, who will recover. A member of crew tells Drake waited to Pikachu to come to him before attacking, since Shelgon has a quite high defense. He also notes Drake has battled across many seas and is quite experienced. Drake replies to Ash his attacks were aggressive, but Ash did not calculate his opponent's strength, which is why such moves have backfired. For the next round, Drake sends Altaria and Ash his Grovyle. While Max and May are shocked about Ash's choice, the member of the crew predicts Grovyle will jump from the masts as if they were trees. Still, he thinks Drake respects Ash as a strong trainer, else he wouldn't invite him to the ship. Grovyle jumps against the masts and while Drake smiles, Grovyle attacks with Bullet Seed, but Altaria evades. Brock sees Drake wants to confuse Ash, since he didn't let Shelgon dodge in the last battle. Next, Grovyle goes to use Leaf Blade, Altaria flew off. Altaria sneaks behind and attacks with Take Down. Next, Altaria knocks Grovyle away with Dragon Breath.
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Drake gives Ash advice that he should clear his mind from idle thoughts to win. He states Ash is overconfident and can miss things he normally wouldn't. Drake believes if one removes such idle thoughts and concentrates, they can control the battle. Altaria uses Sky Attack, but Ash concentrates and has Grovyle use Quick Attack, so Altaria misses. Grovyle attacks with Leaf Blade, but Altaria used Aerial Ace to dodge and then uses Solar Beam. Grovyle, who bashes into some barrels, is defeated. Drake lifts Grovyle up and says Ash should take it to the Pokémon Center, although its wounds are not severe. Ash states he wanted to focus on the battle, but Drake also tells Ash he should remember on emptying his mind from idle thoughts in any battle as his first priority. Drake offers them to come to dinner. James gives a drink to May and she accepts. However, Jessie snatches Pikachu and Team Rocket takes off their disguises, as they are in their balloon.
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Drake claims this is a low point for someone to steal someone's Pokémon and promises to show them no mercy. Drake sends Salamence, who flies to the balloon and attacks with Dragon Claw, bashing it and freeing Pikachu. Team Rocket gets blasted off from Salamence's Flamethrower. The heroes are astounded by Salamence, seeing it has a lot of power, while Ash notes this is the power of the Elite Four. That night, everyone is having dinner and are amazed by the food. Brock is amazed by Drake's cooking, as the latter tells them it makes the trainers stronger. Drake tells them he was similar to Ash, for he was confident and won some battles. However, his overconfidence made him believe he was unbeatable, and soon kept losing. It took some time for him to realize that overconfidence was his problem in the battle. Drake tells Ash that it is not everything in winning and losing, but what the trainer learns from it. He sees Ash as a potential trainer as long as he is not arrogant or doesn't fear losing. Ash heeds the advice and will try his best with Pikachu.
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==Debuts==
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===Character===
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*[[Drake (anime)|Drake]]
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===Pokémon===
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*[[Drake's Shelgon (anime)|Drake's Shelgon]]
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*[[Drake's Altaria]]
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*[[Drake's Salamence]]
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==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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*Featured Pokémon: Pikachu, Wingull, Torkoal, Manectric
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*The title is a reference to the ''Vanity Fair'' magazine.
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===Mistakes===
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*After Scizor has dodged Torkoal's Flamethrower, it lands for a second and jumps for more speed. But when it leaves the screen, its foot gets stuck on the corner of the screen, even though Brock, Max and May's faces can be seen moving after this, clearly following Scizor.
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RS102 1.png {{!}} Scizor evades Torkoal's Flamethrower attack
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RS102 2.png {{!}} Torkoal burns Scizor with Overheat
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RS102 3.png {{!}} Ash thanks the trainer for the battle
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RS102 4.png {{!}} James realizes his enemies have arrived
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RS102 5.png {{!}} Team Rocket imagines the old man punching them away
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RS102 6.png {{!}} The old man approaches the heroes
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RS102 7.png {{!}} The old man, Drake, introduces himself
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RS102 8.png {{!}} Drake shows his ship
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RS102 9.png {{!}} Drake lets Shelgon get electrocuted
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RS102 10.png {{!}} Pikachu tries to use Iron Tail on Shelgon
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RS102 11.png {{!}} Pikachu gets hit by Shelgon's Dragon Breath
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RS102 12.png {{!}} Altaria attacks Grovyle
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RS102 13.png {{!}} Altaria attempts to defeat Grovyle with Sky Attack
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RS102 14.png {{!}} Drake holds Grovyle, stating it needs to go to the Pokémon Center
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RS102 15.png {{!}} Drake gives advice to Ash
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RS102 16.png {{!}} Jessie snatches Pikachu from May's hands
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RS102 17.png {{!}} Salamence attacks Team Rocket's balloon with Dragon Claw
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RS102 18.png {{!}} Team Rocket gets burned by Salamence's Flamethrower
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RS102 19.png {{!}} Drake reveals his past
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RS102 20.png {{!}} Ash and Pikachu promise to work harder
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==References==
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Vanity Affair (Japanese: 海の男! 四天王ゲンジ登場!!, Hepburn: The Man of the Sea! Enter Drake of the Elite Four!!) is the 10th episode of Pokémon: Advanced Battle.

Synopsis

With his eighth badge within reach, Ash works diligently to improve his Pokémon, but struggles to find suitably experienced opponents to face in battle. His friends grow concerned as Ash grows increasingly cocky.  When they learn that Drake, a world class trainer and member of the Elite Four, is in the area, Ash sees a chance for another, more glorious, victory, while his fellow travelers hope for an experience that will return Ash to humility… and sanity. Our heroes board Drake’s ship, where Ash will face Drake in a “best of three” Pokémon match. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Team Rocket also takes their place amongst the ship’s passengers.[1]

Episode plot

Ash is battling a trainer. The opponent's Scizor attacks with Fury Cutter. Torkoal counters with Flamethrower, but misses. Scizor uses Hyper Beam, but Torkoal's Iron Defense makes the move fail. Brock, Max and May note how Ash feels quite confident today. Scizor tries to use Metal Claw, but is defeated by Torkoal's Overheat. Ash wins and calls Torkoal back to its Poké Ball. The opponent thanks Ash for such a battle, seeing he is powerful for a trainer with seven badges. Ash thanks him and thinks his opponent will win, too, if he trains more. A man overhears them, strangely enough. Team Rocket is working in a restaurant, dressed as waiters, and James asks Jessie to serve the customer some milk. Jessie is annoyed by him, but Meowth states they won't do anything if they fight all the time. Jessie sees he is right, since they don't have that much money and haven't seen their enemies, either. They begin to imagine their life on an island, without any obligations.

A man, who has spied on the heroes, enters and wondering where is the man who worked here before. Team Rocket states he has gone off, but they are here to serve the customers. The man wants a glass of milk with peppermint, which surprises Team Rocket. The man thinks they have a problem with that, but Team Rocket nervously denies that. The heroes encounter a restaurant and decide to eat there. They sit for a table, where May and Max see Ash will do fine in the next Gym Battle. Ash thinks the previous opponent was not the best one, so thinks that he should battle a better one. Brock sees Ash has grown overconfident, but the latter states he'll likely win, whoever he'll face next. He states when he finishes lunch, he wants to find a real challenge these days. James comes to serve them, shocked his enemies are here and goes back. Meanwhile, the man drinks his milk and sees the heroes. James tells to Jessie and Meowth what he saw, so Jessie thinks they should capture Pikachu, since they could get rich. Meowth thinks they should get rid of the man first, as he'll pound them blasting off if he sees them fighting near the restaurant. Jessie and James nervously admit Meowth is right.

As they are drinking juice, Brock asks May which Pokémon should she use in next Contest, but she has not yet decided. May sees all her Pokémon are doing well. Suddenly, the man comes and says she needs to decide carefully, since solid teamwork with Pokémon is essential to become victorious. May thanks the man for the advice, while Max realizes the man is Drake from the Elite Four of Hoenn. Team Rocket is surprised he is the Elite Four, making Meowth think that milk has made the old man tough. Drake compliments Ash's skills, for the former saw Torkoal battle Scizor. Ash thanks him and the heroes introduce themselves. Drake invites them to a ride in his boat, to which everyone agrees. Jessie decides to come to get aboard, but James pulls her down, since Drake could blast them off easily. However, Meowth thinks they should aim big to win. Drake compliments the milk he had and agrees that they come with him. They wait for a while, and while the heroes are amazed by Drake, a giant ship sails to them. A man on the ship states everything is fine, so Drake states that man is his first mate.

They go aboard and see the huge deck of the ship, which looks like a battlefield. Max asks Drake to show his Pokémon, but Drake states there is little fun in showing them. Instead, Drake challenges Ash to a battle, to which he agrees to. Ash claims he is at the top of his game, so Drake proposes a 3-on-3 battle and the winner is the one that obtains two victories. Team Rocket are thrilled by this opportunity for catching Pikachu. Drake sends Shelgon and Ash his Pikachu. Pikachu starts with Thunderbolt, electrocuting Shelgon. Brock is surprised, since Drake didn't even order Shelgon to dodge. Pikachu repeats his attack, but Shelgon moves away and uses Double Edge. James sees Pikachu's speed gives him an advantage over Shelgon. May notes how he knows a lot about Pikachu, which makes James nervous. Pikachu dodges with Quick Attack. Everyone is worrying as Drake's strategy seems weak, though a member of Drake's crew tells them to be patient to see Drake's strength. Pikachu uses Iron Tail, but unexpectedly, Shelgon uses Dragon Breath, canceling the attack and uses Dragon Claw, defeating Pikachu.

The heroes are surprised at this twist, but Drake smiles. Ash holds Pikachu, who will recover. A member of crew tells Drake waited to Pikachu to come to him before attacking, since Shelgon has a quite high defense. He also notes Drake has battled across many seas and is quite experienced. Drake replies to Ash his attacks were aggressive, but Ash did not calculate his opponent's strength, which is why such moves have backfired. For the next round, Drake sends Altaria and Ash his Grovyle. While Max and May are shocked about Ash's choice, the member of the crew predicts Grovyle will jump from the masts as if they were trees. Still, he thinks Drake respects Ash as a strong trainer, else he wouldn't invite him to the ship. Grovyle jumps against the masts and while Drake smiles, Grovyle attacks with Bullet Seed, but Altaria evades. Brock sees Drake wants to confuse Ash, since he didn't let Shelgon dodge in the last battle. Next, Grovyle goes to use Leaf Blade, Altaria flew off. Altaria sneaks behind and attacks with Take Down. Next, Altaria knocks Grovyle away with Dragon Breath.

Drake gives Ash advice that he should clear his mind from idle thoughts to win. He states Ash is overconfident and can miss things he normally wouldn't. Drake believes if one removes such idle thoughts and concentrates, they can control the battle. Altaria uses Sky Attack, but Ash concentrates and has Grovyle use Quick Attack, so Altaria misses. Grovyle attacks with Leaf Blade, but Altaria used Aerial Ace to dodge and then uses Solar Beam. Grovyle, who bashes into some barrels, is defeated. Drake lifts Grovyle up and says Ash should take it to the Pokémon Center, although its wounds are not severe. Ash states he wanted to focus on the battle, but Drake also tells Ash he should remember on emptying his mind from idle thoughts in any battle as his first priority. Drake offers them to come to dinner. James gives a drink to May and she accepts. However, Jessie snatches Pikachu and Team Rocket takes off their disguises, as they are in their balloon.

Drake claims this is a low point for someone to steal someone's Pokémon and promises to show them no mercy. Drake sends Salamence, who flies to the balloon and attacks with Dragon Claw, bashing it and freeing Pikachu. Team Rocket gets blasted off from Salamence's Flamethrower. The heroes are astounded by Salamence, seeing it has a lot of power, while Ash notes this is the power of the Elite Four. That night, everyone is having dinner and are amazed by the food. Brock is amazed by Drake's cooking, as the latter tells them it makes the trainers stronger. Drake tells them he was similar to Ash, for he was confident and won some battles. However, his overconfidence made him believe he was unbeatable, and soon kept losing. It took some time for him to realize that overconfidence was his problem in the battle. Drake tells Ash that it is not everything in winning and losing, but what the trainer learns from it. He sees Ash as a potential trainer as long as he is not arrogant or doesn't fear losing. Ash heeds the advice and will try his best with Pikachu.

Debuts

Character

Pokémon

Trivia

  • Featured Pokémon: Pikachu, Wingull, Torkoal, Manectric
  • The title is a reference to the Vanity Fair magazine.

Mistakes

  • After Scizor has dodged Torkoal's Flamethrower, it lands for a second and jumps for more speed. But when it leaves the screen, its foot gets stuck on the corner of the screen, even though Brock, Max and May's faces can be seen moving after this, clearly following Scizor.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ (n.d.) . "Vanity Affair | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024.
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