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|en_title = Battle for the Underground!
|prevnum = BW049
 
 
|ja_title = 激走バトルサブウェイ!!(後編)
|nextnum = BW051
 
|name = Battle For The Underground
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|image = BW050.png
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|num = 709
|jname = 激走!! バトルサブウェイ!! (後編)
 
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|ja_air = {{MDY|9|15|2011}}
|jnum = 707
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|us_air = {{MDY|1|7|2012}}
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|series = Pokémon the Series: Black & White
|jair = Sep-15-2011
 
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|subtitle = Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!
|uair = Jan-7-2012
 
|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)
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|ja_ending = Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW
|songs2 = Black and White
 
|b1 = Tribadge.png
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|en_opening = Black & White (song)
|b2 = Basicbadge.png
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|badge = Triobadge.png, Basicbadge.png, Insectbadge.png
 
|major = [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]] learns Flamethrower.
|b3 = Beetlebadge.png
 
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|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
|major = [[Ash's Tepig]] learns Flamethrower. Team Rocket's big plan ends up a failure.
 
|machars = [[Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
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|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Doctor Zager]], [[Subway Boss Ingo (anime)|Subway Boss Ingo]], [[Subway Boss Emmet (anime)|Subway Boss Emmet]]
 
|michars =
|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Doctor Zager]], [[Ingo]], [[Emmet]]
 
 
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Haxorus (anime)|Iris' Axew]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Snivy]], [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Boldore|Ash's Roggenrola]], [[Iris' Excadrill]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], [[Cilan's Crustle|Cilan's Dwebble]], [[Ash's Oshawott]] (fantasy), [[Ash's Scraggy]], [[Ingo's Chandelure]], [[Emmet's Eelektross]]
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|local = [[Nimbasa City]], [[Anville Town]]
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Axew]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Snivy]], [[Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Roggenrola]], [[Iris' Excadrill]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], [[Cilan's Dwebble]], [[Ash's Oshawott]](fantasy) , [[Ash's Scraggy]](fantasy), [[Ingo's Chandelure]](debut), [[Emmet's Eelektross]](debut)
 
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|local = [[Nimbasa City]], [[Anville Town]]}}
 
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==Episode Plot==
 
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|animation = 岩根雅明 (Masaaki Iwane)
As the NImbasa City Subway fight continues, all of the Pokémons from the Pokemon Center, and others owned by Ash and co. are taken by Team Rocket in their own ghost train. Their plan was running perfectly as they set up more ghost train decoys around the inside of the Subway System and made their way above ground to Anville Town. Will they get them back with the help of Ingo and Emmet? Yes, with the help of Emmet's Pokemon partner Eelektross. And can Pikachu and Axew escape on their own with help from their Pokemon friends as they let them out of their Poke Balls? Yes, as soon as Dwebble use its secreted liquid to melt a hole in the door. Then, they can use every moves they could to disconnect Team Rocket's train couplings to separate them, and get up on the rooftop to get away
 
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|director = 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada)
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|screenplay = 冨岡淳広 (Atsuhiro Tomioka)
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|storyboard = 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada)
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{{Nihongo|Battle for the Underground!|激走!バトルサブウェイ!!(後編)|Flat-out Run! Battle Subway!! (Part Two)}} is the 50th and final episode of ''[[Pokémon: Black & White]]''.
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==Synopsis==
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''Team Rocket’s sinister plot to steal all the Poké Balls from the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center continues at a frenetic pace, and our heroes, along with Subway Bosses Ingo and Emmet, are in hot pursuit! They chase down one decoy after another, until Cilan figures out that the real Ghost Train must be heading for the rail yard in Anville Town.''<section end="Synopsis"/>
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''Meanwhile, our heroes’ trapped Pokémon have been trying to escape! Working together, they finally manage to break through their cages, and then figure out how to release the coupler that links their car to the Ghost Train. Back in the subway tunnels, Emmet’s Eelektross provides the needed boost for our heroes’ railcar to catch up with the Ghost Train in Anville Town, and Ingo’s Chandelure joins the fight to help them defeat Team Rocket.''
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''Although Pikachu is still seething about Meowth’s betrayal, Ash tells Meowth that he really enjoyed their time together traveling to Nimbasa City. Team Rocket and Dr. Zager escape in their helicopter, vowing to come back to fight another day. Meanwhile, Ash is looking forward to his long-delayed battle with Elesa, Nimbasa City’s Gym Leader!''<ref>{{Cite|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/14/episode-48-battle-for-the-underground/|entry = Battle for the Underground! {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|title = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|access-date = {{MDY|2|3|2024}}}}</ref>
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==Episode plot==
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Team Rocket is riding the train away with the stolen Pokémon, sending decoy trains one by one. A train passes by the heroes, but Ash sees it is another decoy. Ash thinks they have to check every train, but Cilan knows that is what Team Rocket wants them to do. Dr. Zager flies the helicopter to Team Rocket's train, who report the success. At the train, Pikachu uses Iron Tail on the door, but the attack has no effect. He tries to get out, using Iron Tail on the door, but fails. Meanwhile, the heroes spot a train, but do not know if it is fake or not. Cilan wonders if Team Rocket is above ground, surprising Iris and Ash, for they always thought the trains stayed underground. Cilan calls them geniuses, for they need to find the exit, for it is the entrance where the ghost train came from.
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The Subway Bosses are told this and report Team Rocket must've came from Anville Town into the Underground. Cilan explains the town lies near Nimbasa City, for it is the center of a Metro Connoisseur. Axew cries, but Pikachu convinces him they'll get out. Pikachu uses Electro Ball to bring a Pokémon. It is Snivy, who uses Vine Whip to call another. The next one is Excadrill, who uses Metal Claw to free them. Pikachu uses Iron Tail and Axew uses Dragon Rage on the door, which still stands. Snivy sends Pansage, who uses Bullet Seed, along with Excadrill, who tackles the door, but no effect happens. So, they think for a while and conclude they need Dwebble. Snivy sends Dwebble, who melts the door by spitting out its corrosive spray.
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Ash, Cilan and Iris run, but the Subway Bosses Ingo and Emmet arrived on a cart powered by Emmet's Eelektross' Discharge. Dwebble has made a hole in the door. Meowth goes to check and sees the hole. Pikachu is very angry at Meowth's betrayal, who replies they will soon be delivered to the boss. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Meowth closes the door. Meowth reports to Jessie and James what happened, who they tell him to do something while they move towards Anville Town. Snivy sends Roggenrola and Tepig as well. All Pokémon attack the cart connection point, which makes them separated from Team Rocket's cart. Snivy uses Vine Whip, pulling the switching point, which causes them to be separated from Team Rocket. However, Team Rocket goes back and chases the cart down. Meanwhile, the heroes are out of the subway.
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[[File:UK- Ghost Train hot pursuit! - Pokémon the Series- Black & White - Official Clip|thumb|The gang and the Subway Bosses vs. Team Rocket and Dr. Zager!]]
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Dr. Zager goes after the train, intending to lift it up. The Pokémon attack the helicopter, but it is too sturdy to be damaged. The heroes catch up with Team Rocket's train, so Eelektross speeds up. The heroes decide to get onto the train to save their Pokémon. The Bosses see the kids want to protect the Pokémon as much as they want to protect the Underground. Ingo sends Chandelure, who uses Psychic to transport the heroes onto the train cart. So, Roggenrola's Flash Cannon, Tepig's Ember, and Axew's Dragon Rage speeds up the cart. Dr. Zager goes after them, but Pansage uses Bullet Seed on the track switch, changing the cart's direction. However, Dr. Zager is still going after them, so Snivy uses Leaf Storm to slow the helicopter down and Pikachu uses Electro Ball to destroy the helicopter's cart hook. Team Rocket chases the twerps, so Axew, Roggenrola, and Tepig use Dragon Rage, Flash Cannon and Ember to accelerate, while Tepig learns Flamethrower in the process.
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Chandelure uses Will-O-Wisp on Team Rocket's train, so Team Rocket prepares their jet packs. Pikachu is still angry for Meowth's betrayal, but Ash, despite the betrayal, thanks Meowth for a good time on their journey to Nimbasa City. Meowth cannot believe the twerpishness, considering Ash a fool for such a statement. Team Rocket promises to Pikachu they will capture him one day. Pikachu goes to use Thunderbolt, but the train explodes. Dr. Zager goes away with Team Rocket. Pikachu is still furious, wanting to take revenge on Meowth, but Ash calms him down. Cilan admits Team Rocket made a great plan, while Iris wonders what would've happened if she caught Meowth and is relieved that she didn't. Team Rocket is unhappy about their plan failing and will have to come up with a new one someday.
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At Anville Town, Cilan is happy to see more trains. The Subway Bosses report they gave the stolen Pokémon back at the Pokémon Center. Iris reminds Ash he can finally go to challenge the Gym Leader. Ingo and Emmet wish Ash luck, for [[Elesa (anime)|Elesa]] is a strong opponent.
   
 
==Debuts==
 
==Debuts==
'''Pokémon Debuts'''
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===Pokémon===
*[[Eelektross]]
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*[[Eelektross]] [[Emmet's Eelektross|(Emmet's)]]
*[[Chandelure]]
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*[[Chandelure]] [[Ingo's Chandelure|(Ingo's)]]
==Trivia==
 
*This is the second time Pikachu lets all of Ash's Pokemons come out since [[IL017: Island of the Giant Pokémon!]], although [[Ash's Snivy]] would do all the work by letting them out for Pikachu as he come up with a plan on how to escape.
 
*Also, this would be the third time when Pikachu is speaking to the other Pokemons in their own language even though there's no subtitles.
 
*Who's that Pokemon?: Eelektross (US).
 
==Goofs==
 
*It would be impossible for Pikachu to use Electro Ball to let Ash's Snivy come out of her Poke Ball even though he's in cages.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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{{EpisodeSegment|WTPCE
*Who's that Pokemon?: Eelektross (US).
 
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*"[[Professor Oak's Pokémon Xtransceiver]]:" [[Audino]]
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**Senryū: じごくみみ タブンネきくよ きみのこえ (With highly sharp ears, Audino hears your voice)
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*"[[Who's That Pokémon?/Black & White|Who's That Pokémon?]]:" [[Eelektross]]
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*Ingo and Emmet narrate the preview for this episode, seen at the end of [[BW049: Crisis From the Underground Up!|the previous episode]].
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*On the first airing of the episode on TV Tokyo and its affiliate stations that air these episodes at the same time, the opening theme was skipped. Instead of fading to the opening theme, only the title card was shown in its place. The Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster was also skipped.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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BW050 1.png {{!}} Ash sees they need to catch each train
10011.png|Is there anything that Cilan ''Isn't'' a Conessuer of?
 
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BW050 2.png {{!}} Cilan claims his friends are geniuses
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BW050 3.png {{!}} Cilan is pleased about Anville Town
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BW050 4.png {{!}} Pikachu sent Snivy
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BW050 5.png {{!}} Axew and Pikachu are freed
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BW050 6.png {{!}} Pikachu uses Iron Tail on the door
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BW050 7.png {{!}} Dwebble could melt the door
Ash, Cilan and Iris levitated by Chandelure.jpg|Ash, Cilan and Iris levitated by Chandelure.
 
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BW050 8.png {{!}} Pikachu sees Dwebble is the correct answer
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BW050 9.png {{!}} Emmet's Eelektross powers the cart
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BW050 10.png {{!}} Pikachu encounters Meowth
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BW050 11.png {{!}} The Pokémon try to separate the carts
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BW050 12.png {{!}} The heroes track Team Rocket's train
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BW050 13.png {{!}} The heroes are carried over
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BW050 14.png {{!}} Dr. Zager attempts to lift the cart
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BW050 15.png {{!}} The Pokémon speed up the cart
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BW050 16.png {{!}} Chandelure uses Will O' Wisp
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BW050 17.png {{!}} Meowth promises to capture Pikachu one day
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BW050 18.png {{!}} Pikachu is furious at Team Rocket's retreat
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BW050 19.png {{!}} Team Rocket is not pleased by the outcome
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BW050 20.png {{!}} Emmet and Ingo wish Ash luck in the Gym Battle
   
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
   
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{{Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! (season) episodes}}
{{Anime-stub}}
 
{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
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{{Pokémon: Black & White episodes}}
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[[pl:BW048]]
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[[Category:Episodes featuring a main character's Pokémon learning a new move]]
 
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Pikachu]]
 
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Pikachu]]
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[[Category:Episodes focusing on Team Rocket]]

Latest revision as of 19:32, 18 February 2024

Battle for the Underground! (Japanese: 激走!バトルサブウェイ!!(後編), HepburnFlat-out Run! Battle Subway!! (Part Two)) is the 50th and final episode of Pokémon: Black & White.

Synopsis

Team Rocket’s sinister plot to steal all the Poké Balls from the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center continues at a frenetic pace, and our heroes, along with Subway Bosses Ingo and Emmet, are in hot pursuit! They chase down one decoy after another, until Cilan figures out that the real Ghost Train must be heading for the rail yard in Anville Town.

Meanwhile, our heroes’ trapped Pokémon have been trying to escape! Working together, they finally manage to break through their cages, and then figure out how to release the coupler that links their car to the Ghost Train. Back in the subway tunnels, Emmet’s Eelektross provides the needed boost for our heroes’ railcar to catch up with the Ghost Train in Anville Town, and Ingo’s Chandelure joins the fight to help them defeat Team Rocket.

Although Pikachu is still seething about Meowth’s betrayal, Ash tells Meowth that he really enjoyed their time together traveling to Nimbasa City. Team Rocket and Dr. Zager escape in their helicopter, vowing to come back to fight another day. Meanwhile, Ash is looking forward to his long-delayed battle with Elesa, Nimbasa City’s Gym Leader![1]

Episode plot

Team Rocket is riding the train away with the stolen Pokémon, sending decoy trains one by one. A train passes by the heroes, but Ash sees it is another decoy. Ash thinks they have to check every train, but Cilan knows that is what Team Rocket wants them to do. Dr. Zager flies the helicopter to Team Rocket's train, who report the success. At the train, Pikachu uses Iron Tail on the door, but the attack has no effect. He tries to get out, using Iron Tail on the door, but fails. Meanwhile, the heroes spot a train, but do not know if it is fake or not. Cilan wonders if Team Rocket is above ground, surprising Iris and Ash, for they always thought the trains stayed underground. Cilan calls them geniuses, for they need to find the exit, for it is the entrance where the ghost train came from.

The Subway Bosses are told this and report Team Rocket must've came from Anville Town into the Underground. Cilan explains the town lies near Nimbasa City, for it is the center of a Metro Connoisseur. Axew cries, but Pikachu convinces him they'll get out. Pikachu uses Electro Ball to bring a Pokémon. It is Snivy, who uses Vine Whip to call another. The next one is Excadrill, who uses Metal Claw to free them. Pikachu uses Iron Tail and Axew uses Dragon Rage on the door, which still stands. Snivy sends Pansage, who uses Bullet Seed, along with Excadrill, who tackles the door, but no effect happens. So, they think for a while and conclude they need Dwebble. Snivy sends Dwebble, who melts the door by spitting out its corrosive spray.

Ash, Cilan and Iris run, but the Subway Bosses Ingo and Emmet arrived on a cart powered by Emmet's Eelektross' Discharge. Dwebble has made a hole in the door. Meowth goes to check and sees the hole. Pikachu is very angry at Meowth's betrayal, who replies they will soon be delivered to the boss. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Meowth closes the door. Meowth reports to Jessie and James what happened, who they tell him to do something while they move towards Anville Town. Snivy sends Roggenrola and Tepig as well. All Pokémon attack the cart connection point, which makes them separated from Team Rocket's cart. Snivy uses Vine Whip, pulling the switching point, which causes them to be separated from Team Rocket. However, Team Rocket goes back and chases the cart down. Meanwhile, the heroes are out of the subway.

UK-_Ghost_Train_hot_pursuit!_-_Pokémon_the_Series-_Black_&_White_-_Official_Clip

UK- Ghost Train hot pursuit! - Pokémon the Series- Black & White - Official Clip

The gang and the Subway Bosses vs. Team Rocket and Dr. Zager!

Dr. Zager goes after the train, intending to lift it up. The Pokémon attack the helicopter, but it is too sturdy to be damaged. The heroes catch up with Team Rocket's train, so Eelektross speeds up. The heroes decide to get onto the train to save their Pokémon. The Bosses see the kids want to protect the Pokémon as much as they want to protect the Underground. Ingo sends Chandelure, who uses Psychic to transport the heroes onto the train cart. So, Roggenrola's Flash Cannon, Tepig's Ember, and Axew's Dragon Rage speeds up the cart. Dr. Zager goes after them, but Pansage uses Bullet Seed on the track switch, changing the cart's direction. However, Dr. Zager is still going after them, so Snivy uses Leaf Storm to slow the helicopter down and Pikachu uses Electro Ball to destroy the helicopter's cart hook. Team Rocket chases the twerps, so Axew, Roggenrola, and Tepig use Dragon Rage, Flash Cannon and Ember to accelerate, while Tepig learns Flamethrower in the process.

Chandelure uses Will-O-Wisp on Team Rocket's train, so Team Rocket prepares their jet packs. Pikachu is still angry for Meowth's betrayal, but Ash, despite the betrayal, thanks Meowth for a good time on their journey to Nimbasa City. Meowth cannot believe the twerpishness, considering Ash a fool for such a statement. Team Rocket promises to Pikachu they will capture him one day. Pikachu goes to use Thunderbolt, but the train explodes. Dr. Zager goes away with Team Rocket. Pikachu is still furious, wanting to take revenge on Meowth, but Ash calms him down. Cilan admits Team Rocket made a great plan, while Iris wonders what would've happened if she caught Meowth and is relieved that she didn't. Team Rocket is unhappy about their plan failing and will have to come up with a new one someday.

At Anville Town, Cilan is happy to see more trains. The Subway Bosses report they gave the stolen Pokémon back at the Pokémon Center. Iris reminds Ash he can finally go to challenge the Gym Leader. Ingo and Emmet wish Ash luck, for Elesa is a strong opponent.

Debuts

Pokémon

Trivia

  • "Professor Oak's Pokémon Xtransceiver:" Audino
    • Senryū: じごくみみ タブンネきくよ きみのこえ (With highly sharp ears, Audino hears your voice)
  • "Who's That Pokémon?:" Eelektross
  • Ingo and Emmet narrate the preview for this episode, seen at the end of the previous episode.
  • On the first airing of the episode on TV Tokyo and its affiliate stations that air these episodes at the same time, the opening theme was skipped. Instead of fading to the opening theme, only the title card was shown in its place. The Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster was also skipped.

Gallery

References

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