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|series = Pokémon the Series: Black & White
|prevnum = BW003
 
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|subtitle = Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!
|nextnum = BW005
 
|name = The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!
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|season = Pokémon: Black & White
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|num = 665
|jname = バトルクラブ謎のポケモン現る!!
 
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|ja_opening = Best Wishes! (song)
|image = BW004.png
 
|jnum = 661
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|ja_ending = Fanfare of the Heart
|jair = October 7, 2010
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|kr_opening = Another Challenge
|uair = February 26, 2011
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|kr_ending = Walking Together Along a Road
|season = Pokémon: Black & White
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|en_opening = Black & White (song)
|songs = Black and White (Song)
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|animation = 篠原隆 (Takashi Shinohara)
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|director = 牧野吉高 (Yoshitaka Makino)
|songs2 = Black and White
 
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|screenplay = 武上純希 (Junki Takegami)
|guest = [[Don George]]
 
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|storyboard = 小山賢 (Masaru Koyama)
|machars = [[Ash Ketchum]], [[Iris]]
 
 
|ja_title = バトルクラブ! {{Ruby||なぞ}}のポケモン{{Ruby||あらわ}}!!
|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Giovanni]],
 
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|ja_romaji = Battle Club! Nazo no Pokemon Genru!!
[[Giovanni's Secretary]]
 
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|ja_romaji_lit = Batoru Kurabu! Nazo no Pokemon Genru!!
|michars = [[Don George]], Don George's Assistants (submanagers), [[Trainer]]s, Suwama (flashback; unknown at the time)
 
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|ja_trans = Battle Club! Mysterious Pokémon Appears!!
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Dewott]], [[Servine]]
 
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|ja_air = {{MDY|10|7|2010}}
|local = [[Accumula Town]]
 
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|ko_title = 배틀 클럽! 수수께끼 포켓몬 나타나다!
|major = [[Ash]] captures a [[Ash's Pignite|Tepig]].
 
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|ko_romaja = Baeteul Keulleob! Susukkekki Poketmon Natanada!
[[Jessie]], [[James]] and [[Team Rocket's Meowth|Meowth]] receive a mission by [[Giovanni]] to head to [[Striaton City]].}}
 
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|ko_romaja_lit = Baeteul Keulleob! Susukkekki Poketmon Natanada!
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|ko_trans = Battle Club! Mysterious Pokemon Appears!
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|us_air = {{MDY|2|26|2011}}
 
|machars = [[Ash Ketchum/Black & White|Ash Ketchum]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]]
 
|guest = [[Don George]]
 
|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Giovanni (anime)|Giovanni]], [[Matori]]
 
|michars = [[Don George]], Don George's Assistants (submanagers), [[Trainer]]s, [[Shamus]] (flashback; silhouette)
 
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Haxorus (anime)|Iris' Axew]], [[Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Dewott]], [[Servine]]
 
|local = [[Accumula Town]], [[Battle Club]]
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|major = {{Unbulleted list|Ash catches a Tepig.|Tepig knows the move, [[Ember]].}}
 
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{{Nihongo|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!|バトルクラブ! {{Ruby|謎|なぞ}}のポケモン{{Ruby|現|あらわ}}る!!|Battle Club! Nazo no Pokemon Genru!!|Battle Club! Mysterious Pokémon Appears!!}} is the 4th episode of ''[[Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Black & White]]''.
   
== Episode Plot ==
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==Synopsis==
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''As Ash and Iris continue toward Striaton City for Ash's first Unova Gym battle, Iris tells Ash about the Pokémon Battle Club, a place where Trainers can battle each other to develop their skills. But after Ash accepts a challenge from a Trainer there, the Battle Club is suddenly closed down. It appears that someone—or something—has broken into the storage room where the food is kept! Based on the blurry image on the security tape, Ash thinks the culprit might be an Umbreon (a Pokémon that isn't native to Unova). But when Ash puts some Pokémon food out to lure it, he and Iris are surprised to discover it's really a dirty, skinny Tepig, trying to scrounge for dinner.''<section end="Synopsis"/>
[[File:YourJustAKid.png|left|thumb|186px]]As [[Ash]] and [[Iris]] travel to [[Striaton City]], they come across large city which [[Ash]] mistakes for [[Striaton City]]. Iris explains to [[Ash]] [[Striaton City]] is the next town. [[Ash]] feels down upon hearing this, But [[Iris]] then explains to [[Ash]] that that town has a "Pokémon Battle Club", which excites [[Ash]], who goes and checks out the Battle club. When he arrives, he sees two unknown Pokémon, and Ash checks the [[Pokédex]]. The Pokédex says: '''[[Servine]], '''the Grass Snake Pokémon. The evolved form of [[Snivy]]. It evades attacks by slithering through overgrown trees and grasses. It counterattacks with [[Vine Whip|skillful use of whips]]. Ash checked the next Pokémon '''[[Dewott]], '''the Training Pokémon. The evolved form of [[Oshawott]]. It's skill of handling the two scallops as two flowing long swords is learned through rigorous training. The trainer with the [[Servine]] told the Servine to use [[Leaf Blade]] then the trainer with the Dewott told it to use [[Water Gun]], due to water gun Servine's Leaf Blade failed. "Okay that's enough!" Ash and Iris looked at the man so said that the man went on talking. The Servine trainer ran to Servine "Are you okay Servine?" the Servine replied with a happy "Servine!" The Man welcomed Ash and Iris, then he introduced himself "I'm the manager, [[Don George]]" Iris said "I'm Iris and this is [[Ash Ketchum]]" Ash told Don George why he wanted to fight. The Dewott trainer came up to Ash "Is Pikachu your Pokémon? Well why don't you battle me?" Ash told him "I was just looking for a opponent! Let's do it!"
 
   
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''Ash manages to calm the frightened Tepig and frees it from a rope that had been tied around its snout by an uncaring Trainer who abandoned it at the club. With the rope gone, Tepig can eat again, and under Ash's care it quickly recovers its strength.''
=== The Battle In the Battle Club ===
 
[[File:Best wishes episode 4 battle in the battle club.png|thumb|right|200px|The Trainer and his [[Dewott]].]] The battle between Ash and the Dewott trainer has begun. Iris thought to herself ''He was using a Dewott just now, but if he uses another water type, the Electric type Pikachu is at an advantage.'' Ash told Pikachu to do his best, but right when Pikachu jumped on the battle field [[Ash's Oshawott]] came out of its Poké Ball. Iris asked "What? Why did Oshawott come out?" Ash asked Oshawott "Why did you come out on your own?" Oshawott slapped the shell on its chest. Pikachu tried to tell Oshawott to go back in its Poké Ball, but Oshawott just pushes Pikachu. Oshawott jumps in front of Pikachu. The other trainer took a Poké Ball and threw it, a Dewott came out. Oshawott was its pre-evolved form and gasped. He went behind Pikachu. Ash put Oshawott back in it's Poké Ball. Then the battle ''really'' started! Ash told Pikachu to use [[Thunderbolt]], the Dewott evaded the attack. "In that case, [[Iron Tail]]" Yelled Ash. The Iron Tail hit Dewott, then it fell down. Dewott got up. Ash told Pikachu to use [[Volt Tackle]]. Dewott evaded the attack making Pikachu hit a wall. The other trainer told his Dewott to use [[Razor Shell]]. While the battle is raging on, Team Rocket sneaks into the battle club warehouse hoping to steal some Pokémon and intel from it. However, a mysterious Pokémon jumps out at them and causes them to step back, therefore setting off the security alarm and causing them to retreat. The alarm interrupts the battle between Pikachu and Dewott.
 
   
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''It turns out that Tepig isn't the only trespasser—Team Rocket has been attempting to steal supplies from the club as well. But when Team Rocket kidnaps Pikachu, Tepig helps Ash with the rescue.''
=== Catching the Thief ===
 
Ash and the gang then check out what caused the alarm to go off and notices Team Rocket even though Don George has some confusion of who they were. What gives them more interest is the mysterious Pokémon that lashed out at [[Team Rocket]], whom is thought of to be an [[Umbreon]]. This shocks Don George because the region of [[Unova]] had never seen a Pokémon native to [[Johto]]. They devise plans to capture this Pokémon. Ash decides to lure the Umbreon out with Pokémon food and gets Oshawott involved in the process. While Ash leaves Pikachu and Oshawott to do patrol, Oshawott nibbles at the food in which Pikachu tries to make it stop so the plan will not go to ruin. Oshawott then pushes Pikachu back and it causes Pikachu to be knocked unconscious by a wall. Oshawott then greedily goes at the Pokémon food, eating it nonstop. Meanwhile, Team Rocket hears about the Umbreon rumor and schemes to make another attempt to rob the battle club. They decide to distract Don George and his crew with Meowth disguised as an Umbreon. Meowth then comes to Don George only to be chased by him and his crew until Meowth intentionally blows his cover by wiping the paint off the coin on his head. Don George and the Crew are shocked at this and break down but when Meowth starts talking, Don George realizes that even though they did not see Umbreon, they still think of Meowth as a very rare Pokémon because the Meowth species is native to [[Kanto]] and that it is even rarer to find a talking one. Don George and his crew then scheme to catch Meowth but Meowth gets away from them in a nick of time. Ash finishes setting up the Pokémon food and notices the Umbreon in the process. However, it turns out the Umbreon that was roaming around the battle club was actually a starved Tepig. Ash then notices that there was rope tangled around Tepig's snout therefore preventing it from eating. Ash then rushes out to help the Tepig and tells Iris about the whole story. They manage to corner Tepig and get the rope off his snout. They then give the Tepig Pokémon food and nurses it back to health instantly. Meanwhile, Team Rocket makes their second attempt at their battle club burglary when they notice the unconscious Pikachu on the ground. They ignore the burglary and decide to steal the Pikachu, but they get caught by Oshawott. Ash brings the sleeping Tepig to Don George, who tells Ash that it was left behind by an arrogant and selfish [[Shamus|trainer]] after it lost to a [[Deerling]] in the Battle club. The trainer tied up the Tepig to a stake and left it there. Don George noticed the crying Tepig and tried to help it but it chewed itself loose and went after its old trainer, therefore causing the rope to accidentally tangle around Tepig's snout. When the story was over, Ash could not believe the horrible thing Tepig's old trainer did and Iris vows to teach that trainer a huge lesson he will never forget if she meets him. Tepig then wakes up and notices Team Rocket walking behind Ash. Team Rocket tries to get away on their glass dome mecha but they are stopped by Tepig and it frees Pikachu. Team Rocket then escapes. Ash gets Pikachu back and thanks Tepig for stopping Team Rocket. Iris then says that it is time for her to capture Tepig, but because of Ash's care for Tepig, it prefers to be with Ash. Ash then captures the Tepig and heads out to [[Striaton City]].
 
   
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''Iris then tries to catch Tepig for her own, but Tepig makes it very clear it wants Ash to be its new Trainer! Ash decides that he will send Tepig out in his battle at the Striaton City Gym. Our heroes resume their journey, while a certain group of villains gets secret orders from the Boss to travel to Striaton City for their next mission...''<ref>{{Cite|entry = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/14_04-the-battle-club-and-tepigs-choice/|title = The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice! {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|access-date = {{MDY|11|8|2023}}}}</ref>
== Debuts ==
 
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===Human===
 
 
==Episode plot==
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As Ash and Iris travel to Striaton City, they come across a large city which Ash mistakes for Striaton City. Iris explains to Ash that Striaton City is the next town. Ash feels down upon hearing this, But Iris then explains to Ash that the town has a "Pokémon Battle Club", which excites Ash, who goes and checks out the Battle club. When he arrives, he sees a [[Dewott]] and [[Servine]] battling each other. The Servine's trainer Servine to use Leaf Blade, which gets countered by Dewott's Water Gun. Servine is defeated, and the trainer runs off to a Pokémon center. The man welcomes Ash and Iris, then introduced himself as Don George. Ash told [[Don George]] why he wanted to fight. The Dewott trainer comes to Ash and is amazed by his Pikachu, so Ash gives him the challenge.
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The battle between Ash and the Dewott trainer has begun. Iris thinks to herself that the trainer was using a Dewott just now, but if he uses another water type, the Electric type Pikachu will have the advantage. Ash tells Pikachu to do his best, but when Pikachu goes onto the battle field, Ash's Oshawott comes out of its Poké Ball. Pikachu tries to tell Oshawott to go back in its Poké Ball, but Oshawott just pushes Pikachu. The trainer sends Dewott, and due to Oshawott being its pre-evolved form, Oshawott gasps and hides behind Pikachu. Ash calls Oshawott back in its Poké Ball, so Pikachu goes to battle. Pikachu starts with Thunderbolt, but Dewott dodges. Pikachu's Iron Tail hits Dewott and follows with Volt Tackle. Dewott evaded the attack making Pikachu hit a wall. The trainer's Dewott uses Razor Shell, hitting Pikachu.
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While the battle is raging on, Team Rocket sneaks into the battle club warehouse hoping to steal some Pokémon and intelligence from it. However, a mysterious Pokémon jumps out at them and causes them to step back, thereby setting off the security alarm and causing them to retreat. The alarm interrupts the battle between Pikachu and Dewott. Ash and the gang then check out what caused the alarm to go off and notices Team Rocket even though Don George has some confusion of who they were. What interests them more is the mysterious Pokémon that lashed out at Team Rocket, whom is thought to be an [[Umbreon]]. This shocks Don George because the region of Unova has never seen a Pokémon native to Johto.
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They devise plans to capture this Pokémon. Ash decides to lure the Umbreon out with Pokémon food and gets Oshawott involved in the process. While Ash leaves Pikachu and Oshawott to do patrol, Oshawott nibbles at the food in which Pikachu tries to make it stop so the plan will not go to ruin. Oshawott then pushes Pikachu back and it causes Pikachu to be knocked into several boxes and Pikachu is knocked unconscious when boxes and a metal wash basin hit his head. Oshawott then greedily goes at the Pokémon food, eating it nonstop. Meanwhile, Team Rocket hears about the Umbreon rumor and schemes to make another attempt to rob the battle club. They decide to distract Don George and his crew with Meowth disguised as an Umbreon. Meowth then comes to Don George only to be chased by him and his crew until Meowth intentionally blows his cover by wiping the paint off the coin on his head. Don George and the Crew are shocked at this and break down but when Meowth starts talking, Don George realizes that even though they did not see Umbreon, a talking Meowth is much rarer.
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Don George and his crew scheme to catch Meowth but Meowth gets away from them in a nick of time. Ash finishes setting up the Pokémon food and notices the Umbreon in the process. However, it turns out the Umbreon that was roaming around the battle club was actually a starved Tepig. Ash then notices that there is a rope tangled around Tepig's snout preventing it from eating. Ash then rushes out to help the Tepig and tells Iris the whole story. They manage to corner Tepig and get the rope off his snout. They then give the Tepig some Pokémon food and nurse it back to health instantly. Meanwhile, Team Rocket makes their second attempt at their battle club burglary when they notice the unconscious Pikachu on the ground. They ignore the burglary and decide to steal Pikachu, but they get caught by Oshawott.
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Ash brings the sleeping Tepig to Don George, who tells Ash that it was left behind by an arrogant and selfish trainer after it lost to a Deerling in the Battle club. The trainer tied Tepig to a stake and left it there. Don George noticed the crying Tepig and tried to help it but it chewed itself loose and went after its old trainer, causing the rope to tangle around Tepig's snout. When the story was over, Ash is disgusted Tepig's old trainer did that and Iris promises to teach that trainer a lesson. Tepig then wakes up and notices Team Rocket walking behind Ash. Team Rocket tries to get away on their glass dome mecha but they are stopped by Tepig's Ember. Pikachu is freed and Ash catches it from falling down, while Team Rocket escapes on gliders. Ash thanks Tepig for stopping Team Rocket. Iris then decides she wants to capture Tepig, but because of Ash's care for Tepig, it prefers to be with Ash. Ash then asks Pikachu what was he doing in a box. Pikachu tries to explain, but this causes Ash to be confused, while Oshawott sighs. Meanwhile, Giovanni contacts Jessie, James and Meowth for a new task in Striaton City.
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==Debuts==
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===Character===
 
*[[Don George]]
 
*[[Don George]]
   
===Pokémon Characters===
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===Pokémon===
 
*[[Servine]]
 
*[[Servine]]
 
*[[Dewott]]
 
*[[Dewott]]
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*[[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]]
   
==Gallery==
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===Move===
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*[[Razor Shell]]
{{Gallery Box|<gallery captionalign="left" widths="125" spacing="small">
 
008.jpg|That's not Striaton City...
 
Iris BW004.jpg|The Battle Club is there, want to come with me?
 
Battle club.jpg|These are the trainers here.
 
Janovy.jpg|Servine
 
Futachimaru bw004.jpg|Dewott
 
038.jpg|A battle!
 
044.jpg|The Battle Club manager
 
064.jpg|Oshawott wants to battle.
 
071.jpg|Dewott is sent out!
 
Team rocket.jpg|Team Rocket
 
Team rocket again.jpg|Team Rocket Again?
 
It's Umbreon.jpg|There's an Umbreon here!?!
 
Team Rocket has a plan.jpg|We have a plan...
 
Meowth as Umbreon.jpg|Meowth as Umbreon
 
Stay and look out for Umbreon.jpg|Stay here and look out for Umbreon
 
That's not Umbreon.jpg|That's...not an Umbreon
 
It's okay.jpg|It's okay...
 
Eat up!.jpg|Eat up!
 
Team rocket finds Pikachu.jpg|James finds Pikachu
 
pokabutepeigs past.jpg|Tepig runs from the battle club
 
Team Rocket has Pikachu!.jpg|Team Rocket has Pikachu
 
Team Rocket get away.jpg|They're getting away!
 
BW004.png|Tepig attack!
 
Rocket leaves.jpg|Team Rocket leaves
 
AshIris&Pokemon.png|Iris thinks Tepig is cute
 
It want Ash!?.jpg|Tepig wants Ash instead!
 
Ash cuaght a Pokabu.jpg|Ash caught a Tepig!
 
</gallery>
 
}}
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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{{EpisodeSegment|WTPCE
*This is the third episode where Ash adopts a {{Type|Fire}}-type starter Pokémon from an abusive trainer. The other two are Charmander, and Chimchar in "[[IL011: Charmander - The Stray Pokémon|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]" and "[[DP051: Glory Blaze!|Glory Blaze!]]".
 
 
|en2 = BW004 WTP after.png
**Tepig's original trainer [[Shamus]] made his debut in BW079, but was unknown at the time of this episode.
 
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|enDesc2 = It's Tepig!
*The English dub confirmed the English names of [[Dewott]] and [[Servine]].
 
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|jp1 = BW Eyecatch 1A.png
*This is the third consecutive Best Wishes episode in which Ash obtains a new Pokémon.
 
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|jpDesc1 = BW character eyecatch 1 (before)
*This is the first time [[Ash's Oshawott|Oshawott]] comes out of its PokéBall on its own. Although it did come out twice in the entire episode.
 
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|jp2 = BW Eyecatch 1B.png
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|jpDesc2 = BW character eyecatch 1 (after)
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}}
 
*Professor Oak's Live Caster: Battle Club
 
*Professor Oak's Live Caster: Battle Club
*Who's That Pokémon?: Tepig (US)
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*[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: [[Tepig]]
 
*[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] adopts a {{Type|Fire}}-type starter Pokémon from an abusive trainer. This is the same instance Ash runs into in Unova, as with what happened with [[Charmander]], and [[Chimchar]] in "[[TB011: Charmander - The Stray Pokémon|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]" and "[[DP051: Glory Blaze!|Glory Blaze!]]", respectively.
*Even though Don Jordan says Ash's Tepig is an Umbreon by mistake and says Tepig is the only Umbreon in the Unova Region, later in the series, it has all 489 un-Regional Pokémon before Unova, including [[Oddish]], [[Sunflora]], [[Shinx]], [[Wailord]], and a bunch of other un-Regional Legendary, and Starter Pokémon and Eevee and its Eveelutions, including Umbreon.
 
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*The premiere of the English dub officially confirmed the English names of [[Dewott]] and [[Servine]]<!--do not remove this claiming it was revealed prior, it was only "confirmed" through leaks and datamining and other illegal methods, which are not considered to be official here-->.
{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
 
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*The European English title card spells the title with two exclamation marks rather than one.
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==Gallery==
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{{Gallery Box|
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BW004 1.png {{!}} Servine gets attacked
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BW004 2.png {{!}} Don George meets Ash and Iris
 
BW004 3.png {{!}} Oshawott wants to battle
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BW004 4.png {{!}} Pikachu gets hit by Razor Shell
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BW004 5.png {{!}} The camera detects Team Rocket
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BW004 6.png {{!}} Ash shows an Umbreon might be the mysterious Pokémon
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BW004 7.png {{!}} Meowth sees he will be the distraction
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BW004 8.png {{!}} Meowth, the Dark Pokémon
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BW004 9.png {{!}} Pikachu tries to stop Oshawott
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BW004 10.png {{!}} A lone Tepig appears
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BW004 11.png {{!}} Ash tries to untie the rope
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BW004 12.png {{!}} Team Rocket encounters Pikachu
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BW004 13.png {{!}} Tepig ran off from the Battle Club
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BW004 14.png {{!}} Team Rocket flies off in the glass dome
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BW004 15.png {{!}} Pikachu is rescued
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BW004 16.png {{!}} Iris stretches Tepig's face
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BW004 17.png {{!}} Tepig would like to travel with Ash
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}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! (season) episodes}}
 
{{Pokémon: Black & White episodes}}
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[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

Latest revision as of 19:30, 18 February 2024

The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice! (Japanese: バトルクラブ! (なぞ)のポケモン(あらわ)る!!, HepburnBattle Club! Nazo no Pokemon Genru!!trans. Battle Club! Mysterious Pokémon Appears!!) is the 4th episode of Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! and Pokémon: Black & White.

Synopsis

As Ash and Iris continue toward Striaton City for Ash's first Unova Gym battle, Iris tells Ash about the Pokémon Battle Club, a place where Trainers can battle each other to develop their skills. But after Ash accepts a challenge from a Trainer there, the Battle Club is suddenly closed down. It appears that someone—or something—has broken into the storage room where the food is kept! Based on the blurry image on the security tape, Ash thinks the culprit might be an Umbreon (a Pokémon that isn't native to Unova). But when Ash puts some Pokémon food out to lure it, he and Iris are surprised to discover it's really a dirty, skinny Tepig, trying to scrounge for dinner.

Ash manages to calm the frightened Tepig and frees it from a rope that had been tied around its snout by an uncaring Trainer who abandoned it at the club. With the rope gone, Tepig can eat again, and under Ash's care it quickly recovers its strength.

It turns out that Tepig isn't the only trespasser—Team Rocket has been attempting to steal supplies from the club as well. But when Team Rocket kidnaps Pikachu, Tepig helps Ash with the rescue.

Iris then tries to catch Tepig for her own, but Tepig makes it very clear it wants Ash to be its new Trainer! Ash decides that he will send Tepig out in his battle at the Striaton City Gym. Our heroes resume their journey, while a certain group of villains gets secret orders from the Boss to travel to Striaton City for their next mission...[1]

Episode plot

As Ash and Iris travel to Striaton City, they come across a large city which Ash mistakes for Striaton City. Iris explains to Ash that Striaton City is the next town. Ash feels down upon hearing this, But Iris then explains to Ash that the town has a "Pokémon Battle Club", which excites Ash, who goes and checks out the Battle club. When he arrives, he sees a Dewott and Servine battling each other. The Servine's trainer Servine to use Leaf Blade, which gets countered by Dewott's Water Gun. Servine is defeated, and the trainer runs off to a Pokémon center. The man welcomes Ash and Iris, then introduced himself as Don George. Ash told Don George why he wanted to fight. The Dewott trainer comes to Ash and is amazed by his Pikachu, so Ash gives him the challenge.

The battle between Ash and the Dewott trainer has begun. Iris thinks to herself that the trainer was using a Dewott just now, but if he uses another water type, the Electric type Pikachu will have the advantage. Ash tells Pikachu to do his best, but when Pikachu goes onto the battle field, Ash's Oshawott comes out of its Poké Ball. Pikachu tries to tell Oshawott to go back in its Poké Ball, but Oshawott just pushes Pikachu. The trainer sends Dewott, and due to Oshawott being its pre-evolved form, Oshawott gasps and hides behind Pikachu. Ash calls Oshawott back in its Poké Ball, so Pikachu goes to battle. Pikachu starts with Thunderbolt, but Dewott dodges. Pikachu's Iron Tail hits Dewott and follows with Volt Tackle. Dewott evaded the attack making Pikachu hit a wall. The trainer's Dewott uses Razor Shell, hitting Pikachu.

While the battle is raging on, Team Rocket sneaks into the battle club warehouse hoping to steal some Pokémon and intelligence from it. However, a mysterious Pokémon jumps out at them and causes them to step back, thereby setting off the security alarm and causing them to retreat. The alarm interrupts the battle between Pikachu and Dewott. Ash and the gang then check out what caused the alarm to go off and notices Team Rocket even though Don George has some confusion of who they were. What interests them more is the mysterious Pokémon that lashed out at Team Rocket, whom is thought to be an Umbreon. This shocks Don George because the region of Unova has never seen a Pokémon native to Johto.

They devise plans to capture this Pokémon. Ash decides to lure the Umbreon out with Pokémon food and gets Oshawott involved in the process. While Ash leaves Pikachu and Oshawott to do patrol, Oshawott nibbles at the food in which Pikachu tries to make it stop so the plan will not go to ruin. Oshawott then pushes Pikachu back and it causes Pikachu to be knocked into several boxes and Pikachu is knocked unconscious when boxes and a metal wash basin hit his head. Oshawott then greedily goes at the Pokémon food, eating it nonstop. Meanwhile, Team Rocket hears about the Umbreon rumor and schemes to make another attempt to rob the battle club. They decide to distract Don George and his crew with Meowth disguised as an Umbreon. Meowth then comes to Don George only to be chased by him and his crew until Meowth intentionally blows his cover by wiping the paint off the coin on his head. Don George and the Crew are shocked at this and break down but when Meowth starts talking, Don George realizes that even though they did not see Umbreon, a talking Meowth is much rarer.

Don George and his crew scheme to catch Meowth but Meowth gets away from them in a nick of time. Ash finishes setting up the Pokémon food and notices the Umbreon in the process. However, it turns out the Umbreon that was roaming around the battle club was actually a starved Tepig. Ash then notices that there is a rope tangled around Tepig's snout preventing it from eating. Ash then rushes out to help the Tepig and tells Iris the whole story. They manage to corner Tepig and get the rope off his snout. They then give the Tepig some Pokémon food and nurse it back to health instantly. Meanwhile, Team Rocket makes their second attempt at their battle club burglary when they notice the unconscious Pikachu on the ground. They ignore the burglary and decide to steal Pikachu, but they get caught by Oshawott.

Ash brings the sleeping Tepig to Don George, who tells Ash that it was left behind by an arrogant and selfish trainer after it lost to a Deerling in the Battle club. The trainer tied Tepig to a stake and left it there. Don George noticed the crying Tepig and tried to help it but it chewed itself loose and went after its old trainer, causing the rope to tangle around Tepig's snout. When the story was over, Ash is disgusted Tepig's old trainer did that and Iris promises to teach that trainer a lesson. Tepig then wakes up and notices Team Rocket walking behind Ash. Team Rocket tries to get away on their glass dome mecha but they are stopped by Tepig's Ember. Pikachu is freed and Ash catches it from falling down, while Team Rocket escapes on gliders. Ash thanks Tepig for stopping Team Rocket. Iris then decides she wants to capture Tepig, but because of Ash's care for Tepig, it prefers to be with Ash. Ash then asks Pikachu what was he doing in a box. Pikachu tries to explain, but this causes Ash to be confused, while Oshawott sighs. Meanwhile, Giovanni contacts Jessie, James and Meowth for a new task in Striaton City.

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  1. ^ (n.d.) . "The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com". From The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com). Archived from the original on November 8, 2023.