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|en_title = Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!
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|ja_title = 再戦シッポウジム!新技炸裂!!
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|name = Rematch at the Nacrene Gym
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|num = 677
|jname = 再戦シッポウジム!新技炸裂!!
 
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|ja_air = {{MDY|1|13|2011}}
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|us_air = {{MDY|5|21|2011}}
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|series = Pokémon the Series: Black & White
|jair = Jan-13-2011
 
|uair = May 21, 2011
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|subtitle = Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!
|season = Pokémon: Black & White
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|season = Pokémon: Black & White
|songs = Black and White (Song)
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|ja_opening = Best Wishes! (song)
|songs2 = Black and White
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|ja_ending = Fanfare of the Heart
|guest = [[Lenora]]
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|en_opening = Black & White (song)
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|guest = [[Lenora (anime)|Lenora]]
|machars = [[Ash]], [[Iris]], [[Cilan]]
 
|rchars = [[Lenora]], [[Hawes]], [[Nurse Joy]], [[Don George]]
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|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Axew]], [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Lenora's Watchog]], [[Lenora's Herdier]]
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|rchars = [[Lenora (anime)|Lenora]], [[Hawes (anime)|Hawes]], [[Nurse Joy]], [[Don George]]
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|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Haxorus (anime)|Iris' Axew]], [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Lenora's Watchog]], [[Lenora's Herdier (anime)|Lenora's Herdier]]
|local = [[Nacrene City]], [[Nacrene City Gym]], [[Pinwheel Forest]]
 
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|local = [[Nacrene City]], [[Nacrene City Gym]], [[Pinwheel Forest]]
|major = [[Ash]] challenges [[Lenora]] Nacrene City Gym Leader again and wins his second [[Unova]] badge. [[Ash's Oshawott]] learns [[Aqua Jet]] and [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]] learns [[Flame Charge]].
 
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|major = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] wins the Basic Badge. [[Ash's Oshawott]] learns [[Aqua Jet]]. [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]] learns [[Flame Charge]]. Ash and co. go to Castelia City.
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|animation = 原田峰文 (Minefumi Harada)
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|director = 岩崎友和 (Tomokazu Iwasaki)
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|screenplay = 藤田伸三 (Shinzō Fujita)
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|storyboard = 矢嶋哲生 (Tetsuo Yajima)
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{{Nihongo|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!|再戦シッポウジム!新技炸裂!!|The Nacrene Gym Rematch! An Explosive New Move!!}} is the 16th episode of ''[[Pokémon: Black & White]]''.
   
==Episode Plot==
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==Synopsis==
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''Before returning to the Nacrene City Gym for a rematch against Lenora, Ash has decided to get some practice in first. He heads to the Pokémon Battle Club and enlists the aid of Don George for some special training. With the aid of a lavishly equipped training room, Ash, Tepig, and Oshawott train intensely, and all three increase their speed and power—just what’s needed to win at the Nacrene Gym!''<section end="Synopsis"/>
After losing to Lenora, Ash decides to train at the Nacrene Battle Club. Not only do his Pokémon have to train to be stronger, he has to train with them. Don George puts Ash and his two Pokémon, Tepig and Oshawott, through simulated training. As a result, Oshawott now knows Aqua Jet and Tepig (like Bianca's Pignite) knows Flame Charge. Will it be enough to beat Lenora, especially since her cute little Lillipup has evolved into a Herdier?
 
   
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''The rematch is another two-on-two battle. Lenora uses her Watchog and Herdier (newly evolved from the Lillipup that Ash faced last time), and Ash uses Tepig and Oshawott. Right away, Lenora can see the big improvement in the speed and power of Ash’s Pokémon, but she’s not about to go easy on them! When she uses her famous combination of Herdier’s Roar and Watchog’s Mean Look, Ash has the perfect counterattack, and Oshawott springs into action with its newly learned Aqua Jet! Both Oshawott and Watchog end up unable to battle, leaving each side with one Pokémon. A fierce battle ensues between Tepig and Herdier, but Tepig’s speed and power prove undeniable. Ash and Tepig emerge victorious and win the Basic Badge!''
The episode begins with Ash, Iris and Cilan visiting the Pokémon Center. Ash leaves his Pokémon to be healed. Because of his loss to Lenora, Ash decides to improve his own and those of his Pokémon. He decides to spend his day at the Nacrene City Gym.
 
   
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''Next, our heroes head off toward Castelia City, where Ash hopes to win his third Gym badge in the Unova region!''<ref>{{Cite|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/14/episode-16-rematch-at-the-nacrene-gym/|entry = Rematch at the Nacrene Gym! {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|title = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|access-date = {{MDY|2|3|2024}}}}</ref>
Don George attends to Ash's training. The first course was to improve speed by evading the balls while training on a walking mat. Ash brings his Tepig out and improves their own skills. While Tepig was (mostly) successful in dodging, Ash was hit by the ball.
 
   
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==Episode plot==
In the second course, Ash brings Oshawott, and they swim together, in order to increase their strength. While they are managing fine, Iris's Axew presses some buttons, which makes the stream Ash and Oshawott are swimming in flow faster. While Ash was knocked out, Oshawott manages to learn Aqua Jet attack! He attempts to hit the target, but fails to do so.
 
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[[Don George]] led the heroes to the training room. Don George points at a training machine [[Ash's Pignite|Tepig]] will use, so [[Ash Ketchum/Black & White|Ash]] sends him. Tepig is up for some hard training, though Don George pushes Ash to the machine. He explains to Ash one needs to be calm and focused on the reactions in the battle. Ash understands and goes to the machine, running with Tepig. [[Iris' Haxorus (anime)|Axew]] tries to go as well, but [[Iris (anime)|Iris]] catches it, as the treadmill is not a toy. Don George releases some balls, which Tepig dodges, but they hit Ash. Iris sees Ash is a kid, as he didn't dodge that. Ash asks for one more time, so Don George starts the machine. While they manage to dodge the balls, Don George releases them from behind. Tepig uses [[Ash's Oshawott|Oshawott]].
   
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At the pool, Ash comes with Oshawott, who jumps in the pool for swimming. Ash tells him they came here for training and jumps in. Don George tells them he will create currents for building stamina and muscles. Iris and [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]] come to Tepig and give him some food to eat, but see Axew is missing. As Ash swims with Oshawott against the current, Axew comes and randomly presses buttons. This causes a wave, which soaks Ash and Oshawott. Iris and Cilan come and take Axew. Ash takes Oshawott and pushes him onto the waterfall. Oshawott jumps and falls down the waterfall, causing him to learn [[Aqua Jet]] and attacks a target. Ash is excited, but falls in the water. Still, Oshawott is proud of that achievement. Later, Ash trains with Tepig, dodging the balls. Tepig uses [[Ember]], repelling the balls and manages to learn [[Flame Charge]].
Ash comes to the walking mat again with Tepig. They manage to evade all the balls, with Tepig learning a new attack, Flame Charge and destroying all balls!
 
   
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At the Gym, [[Lenora (anime)|Lenora]] senses Ash has been training hard. She sends [[Lenora's Watchog|Watchog]] and [[Lenora's Herdier (anime)|Herdier]], as she goes to double her efforts for this battle. Ash is pleased he will face Herdier, while Lenora calls Watchog back. Ash sends Tepig, who is battle ready as Herdier is. Tepig starts with Ember, though Herdier counters it with [[Protect]]. Herdier uses [[Shadow Ball]], though Tepig dodges some, then uses Ember to collide with the others. Tepig goes to [[Tackle]], but Herdier [[Roar]]s, switching Tepig with Oshawott. Lenora calls Herdier back and sends Watchog, who locks Oshawott with [[Mean Look]]. Ash knew that strategy would be applied once more, so has Oshawott use [[Razor Shell]] on Watchog, who fails to dodge. Oshawott uses Aqua Jet, but misses. Ash orders Aqua Jet once more, but Oshawott fails to hit Watchog. Lenora sees even if Oshawott is better, they don't have enough to defeat her.
Ash comes to the museum, challenging Lenora to a new battle! Ash brings Tepig out, while Lenora brings Herdier out. Tepig attacks Herdier, but Herdier makes his move in which both Pokémon are returned and bringing Oshawott and Watchog out.
 
   
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Oshawott uses [[Water Gun]], though Watchog uses [[Confuse Ray]], causing Oshawott to be confused. Watchog uses [[Thunderbolt]], hitting Oshawott. Oshawott uses Water Gun, but randomly hits the wall. Cilan knows Oshawott has taken a lot of damage and is confused, so Iris worries Ash might lose again. Oshawott uses Aqua Jet, dodging Watchog's Thunderbolt and hitting it. However, both Pokémon are defeated. Ash and Lenora call them back and sends Tepig and Herdier. Tepig uses Ember, but Herdier Protects itself, though Tepig Tackles it. Tepig goes to Tackle again, but gets hit by Shadow Ball. Lenora senses Tepig's bond with Ash, but has the duty as the Gym Leader to give everything she has. Herdier uses [[Giga Impact]], hitting Tepig. Ash reminds Tepig he believes in him. Cilan claims Lenora is a powerful Gym Leader with a lot of combinations, but Iris wonders on whose side is Cilan on.
Oshawott attacks Watchdog, but Watchdog electrifies Oshawott, making Oshawott's attacks pointless. In one moment, however, with his shell, Oshawott deflects Watchog's attack and tries his Aqua Jet move. In both attempts he fails to do so and with Watchog's attack, he becomes confused. Unexpectedly, Oshawott attempts Aqua Jet for the third time, defeating Watchdog, but hurting himself, so both are out!
 
   
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Herdier uses Shadow Ball, though Tepig avoids the attack, but is exhausted. Herdier uses Shadow Ball, but misses. Tepig retaliates using Flame Charge, while Herdier uses Giga Impact. Both collide and are left injured. Both stand up, though Herdier falls in defeat, so Ash wins the battle. Iris and Cilan congratulate Ash on the battle. Cilan claims one needs to train hard to win hard, with Lenora agreeing with him. She and [[Hawes]] did not expect Flame Charge to be used. Lenora presents the Basic Badge, so Ash takes it. At the Pokémon Center, Ash retrieves his egg Joy kept. Joy sees the egg is healthy and feels it will hatch soon. Later, Cilan sees the next gym is in [[Castelia Town]]. Ash already feels the victory for the third badge coming.
Tepig and Herdier are back in game. While Herdier's Shadow Balls are powerful, Tepig stands still on his four feet. Both Herdier and Tepig make their final move, Charge! In the end, Herdier loses, forcing Lenora to give the Basic Badge to Ash.
 
 
Ash, Iris and Cilan travel to their next destination.
 
   
 
==Debuts==
 
==Debuts==
'''Pokémon Characters'''
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*[[Herdier]] [[Lenora's Herdier|(Lenora's)]]
*Herdier
 
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*This is the first time since the very first episode that Jessie, James and Meowth did not appear in an episode.
 
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*This is the third time Ash use Oshawott and Tepig in a gym battle. First was [[BW005: Triple Leaders, Team Threats]], to [[BW006: Dreams by the Yard Full!]]. Even though they got defeated once in the [[BW015: The Battle According to Lenora|last episode]].
 
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*This is the first time since the second episode that [[Jessie]], [[James]] and [[Team Rocket's Meowth|Meowth]] did not appear in an episode, aside from the clip shows.
 
*Professor Oak's Live Caster: Scolipede
 
*Professor Oak's Live Caster: Scolipede
*Who's That Pokémon?: Herdier (US)
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*The "Who's That Pokémon?" is [[Herdier]].
   
 
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Latest revision as of 19:31, 18 February 2024

Rematch at the Nacrene Gym! (Japanese: 再戦シッポウジム!新技炸裂!!, HepburnThe Nacrene Gym Rematch! An Explosive New Move!!) is the 16th episode of Pokémon: Black & White.

Synopsis

Before returning to the Nacrene City Gym for a rematch against Lenora, Ash has decided to get some practice in first. He heads to the Pokémon Battle Club and enlists the aid of Don George for some special training. With the aid of a lavishly equipped training room, Ash, Tepig, and Oshawott train intensely, and all three increase their speed and power—just what’s needed to win at the Nacrene Gym!

The rematch is another two-on-two battle. Lenora uses her Watchog and Herdier (newly evolved from the Lillipup that Ash faced last time), and Ash uses Tepig and Oshawott. Right away, Lenora can see the big improvement in the speed and power of Ash’s Pokémon, but she’s not about to go easy on them! When she uses her famous combination of Herdier’s Roar and Watchog’s Mean Look, Ash has the perfect counterattack, and Oshawott springs into action with its newly learned Aqua Jet! Both Oshawott and Watchog end up unable to battle, leaving each side with one Pokémon. A fierce battle ensues between Tepig and Herdier, but Tepig’s speed and power prove undeniable. Ash and Tepig emerge victorious and win the Basic Badge!

Next, our heroes head off toward Castelia City, where Ash hopes to win his third Gym badge in the Unova region![1]

Episode plot

Don George led the heroes to the training room. Don George points at a training machine Tepig will use, so Ash sends him. Tepig is up for some hard training, though Don George pushes Ash to the machine. He explains to Ash one needs to be calm and focused on the reactions in the battle. Ash understands and goes to the machine, running with Tepig. Axew tries to go as well, but Iris catches it, as the treadmill is not a toy. Don George releases some balls, which Tepig dodges, but they hit Ash. Iris sees Ash is a kid, as he didn't dodge that. Ash asks for one more time, so Don George starts the machine. While they manage to dodge the balls, Don George releases them from behind. Tepig uses Oshawott.

At the pool, Ash comes with Oshawott, who jumps in the pool for swimming. Ash tells him they came here for training and jumps in. Don George tells them he will create currents for building stamina and muscles. Iris and Cilan come to Tepig and give him some food to eat, but see Axew is missing. As Ash swims with Oshawott against the current, Axew comes and randomly presses buttons. This causes a wave, which soaks Ash and Oshawott. Iris and Cilan come and take Axew. Ash takes Oshawott and pushes him onto the waterfall. Oshawott jumps and falls down the waterfall, causing him to learn Aqua Jet and attacks a target. Ash is excited, but falls in the water. Still, Oshawott is proud of that achievement. Later, Ash trains with Tepig, dodging the balls. Tepig uses Ember, repelling the balls and manages to learn Flame Charge.

At the Gym, Lenora senses Ash has been training hard. She sends Watchog and Herdier, as she goes to double her efforts for this battle. Ash is pleased he will face Herdier, while Lenora calls Watchog back. Ash sends Tepig, who is battle ready as Herdier is. Tepig starts with Ember, though Herdier counters it with Protect. Herdier uses Shadow Ball, though Tepig dodges some, then uses Ember to collide with the others. Tepig goes to Tackle, but Herdier Roars, switching Tepig with Oshawott. Lenora calls Herdier back and sends Watchog, who locks Oshawott with Mean Look. Ash knew that strategy would be applied once more, so has Oshawott use Razor Shell on Watchog, who fails to dodge. Oshawott uses Aqua Jet, but misses. Ash orders Aqua Jet once more, but Oshawott fails to hit Watchog. Lenora sees even if Oshawott is better, they don't have enough to defeat her.

Oshawott uses Water Gun, though Watchog uses Confuse Ray, causing Oshawott to be confused. Watchog uses Thunderbolt, hitting Oshawott. Oshawott uses Water Gun, but randomly hits the wall. Cilan knows Oshawott has taken a lot of damage and is confused, so Iris worries Ash might lose again. Oshawott uses Aqua Jet, dodging Watchog's Thunderbolt and hitting it. However, both Pokémon are defeated. Ash and Lenora call them back and sends Tepig and Herdier. Tepig uses Ember, but Herdier Protects itself, though Tepig Tackles it. Tepig goes to Tackle again, but gets hit by Shadow Ball. Lenora senses Tepig's bond with Ash, but has the duty as the Gym Leader to give everything she has. Herdier uses Giga Impact, hitting Tepig. Ash reminds Tepig he believes in him. Cilan claims Lenora is a powerful Gym Leader with a lot of combinations, but Iris wonders on whose side is Cilan on.

Herdier uses Shadow Ball, though Tepig avoids the attack, but is exhausted. Herdier uses Shadow Ball, but misses. Tepig retaliates using Flame Charge, while Herdier uses Giga Impact. Both collide and are left injured. Both stand up, though Herdier falls in defeat, so Ash wins the battle. Iris and Cilan congratulate Ash on the battle. Cilan claims one needs to train hard to win hard, with Lenora agreeing with him. She and Hawes did not expect Flame Charge to be used. Lenora presents the Basic Badge, so Ash takes it. At the Pokémon Center, Ash retrieves his egg Joy kept. Joy sees the egg is healthy and feels it will hatch soon. Later, Cilan sees the next gym is in Castelia Town. Ash already feels the victory for the third badge coming.

Debuts

Pokémon

Item

Trivia

  • This is the first time since the second episode that Jessie, James and Meowth did not appear in an episode, aside from the clip shows.
  • Professor Oak's Live Caster: Scolipede
  • The "Who's That Pokémon?" is Herdier.

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References

  1. ^ (n.d.) . "Rematch at the Nacrene Gym! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024.