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|en_title = Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!
|prevnum = BW065
 
 
|ja_title = 黒き英雄の遺跡!シンボラーとデスカーン!!
|nextnum = BW067
 
|name = Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!
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|image = BW066.png
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|num = 725
|jname = 黒き英雄の遺跡!シンボラーとデスカーン!!
 
|image = BW066.png
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|ja_air = {{MDY|1|26|2012}}
|jnum = 722
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|us_air = {{MDY|6|2|2012}}
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|series = Pokémon the Series: Black & White
|jair = Jan-26-2012
 
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|subtitle = Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!
|uair = Jun-02-2012
 
|season = Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies
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|season = Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies
|songs = Rival Destinies (song)
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|ja_opening = Best Wishes! (song)
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|ja_ending = Seven-colored Arch
|songs2 = Rival Destinies
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|en_opening = Rival Destinies (song)
|b1 = Tribadge.png
 
|b2 = Basicbadge.png
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|badge = Triobadge.png, Basicbadge.png, Insectbadge.png, Boltbadge.png, Quakebadge.png
|b3 = Beetlebadge.png
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|major = Ash and co. meet Cedric Juniper.
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|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
|b4 = Boltbadge.png
 
 
|rchars = [[Professor Juniper (anime)|Professor Juniper]], [[Fennel (anime)|Fennel]] (flashback)
|b5 = Quakebadge.png
 
|major = Cedric Juniper officially introduces himself, The Sunglasses Krokorok returns, Ash and co. learn more about Zekrom.
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|michars = [[Cedric Juniper (anime)|Cedric Juniper]], [[Avery]] (flashback), Kindergardeners (flashback)
|machars = [[Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
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|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Haxorus (anime)|Iris' Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], [[Sigilyph]], [[Cofagrigus (BW065)|Cofagrigus]] (multiple), [[Venipede]] (statue), [[Iris' Excadrill]], [[Ash's Krookodile|Sunglasses Krokorok]], [[Cilan's Stunfisk]]
 
;Pokémon that appeared in a fantasy
|rchars = [[Professor Juniper]], [[Fennel]] (Flashback)
 
 
[[Reshiram]], [[Zekrom]], [[Venipede]]
|michars = [[Cedric Juniper]], [[Avery]] (Flashback), Kindergardeners (Flashback)
 
 
;Pokémon that appeared in various flashbacks
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], [[Sigilyph]], [[Cofagrigus]] (multiple; debut), [[Venipede]] (statue), [[Iris' Excadrill]], [[Sunglasses Krokorok]], [[Cilan's Stunfisk]]<br>
 
 
[[Ash's Unfezant|Ash's Pidove]], [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash's Snivy]], [[Darumaka (BW008)|Darumaka]] (2x), [[Cilan's Crustle|Cilan's Dwebble]], [[Trubbish]], [[Ash's Leavanny|Ash's Sewaddle]], [[Iris' Emolga]], [[Emmy's Druddigon]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Cottonee (BW031)|Cottonee]] (multiple), [[Ash's Boldore|Ash's Roggenrola]], [[Roggenrola]] (multiple), [[Archeops (BW038)|Fennel's Archeops]], [[Gothitelle]], [[Deino]], [[Ash's Boldore]]
Pokémon that appeared in a fantasy:<br>
 
 
|guest = Cedric Juniper
[[Reshiram]], [[Zekrom]], [[Venipede]]<br>
 
 
|local = [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Hero's Ruin]]
Pokémon that appeared in various flashbacks:<br>
 
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|ja_title_card = BW066 TC JA.png
[[Ash's Unfezant|Ash's Pidove]] (BW002), [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]] (BW004), [[Ash's Snivy]] (BW007), [[Darumaka]] (Two) (BW008), [[Cilan's Crustle|Cilan's Dwebble]] (BW011), [[Trubbish]] (BW012), [[Ash's Leavanny|Ash's Sewaddle]] (BW018), [[Iris' Emolga]] (BW026), [[Emmy's Druddigon]] (BW030), [[Ash's Oshawott]] (BW031), [[Cottonee]] (Multiple) (BW032), [[Ash's Boldore|Ash's Roggenrola]] (BW037), [[Roggenrola]] (Multiple) (BW037), [[Archeops]] (BW039), [[Gothitelle]] (BW053), [[Ash's Snivy]] (BW057), [[Deino]] (BW058), [[Ash's Boldore]] (BW063)
 
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|en_title_card =
|guest = Cedric Juniper
 
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|animation = 案浦達哉 (Tatsuya Annoura)
|local = [[Chargestone Cave]]}}
 
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|director = 古賀一臣 (Kazuomi Koga)
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|screenplay = 米村正二 (Shōji Yonemura)
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|storyboard = 古賀一臣 (Kazuomi Koga)
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}}
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{{Nihongo|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!|黒き英雄の遺跡!シンボラーとデスカーン!!|The Black Hero's Ruins! Sigilyph and Cofagrigus!!}} is the 16th episode of ''[[Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies]]''.
   
==Episode Plot==
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==Synopsis==
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''Our heroes have been invited by Professor Juniper’s father, Professor Cedric Juniper, to join him as he explores a ruin said to be the site of a meeting between an ancient Hero and the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom.''<section end="Synopsis"/>
After the events of the last episode when Bianca leaves the group behind her, Cedric Juniper came out of the cave in bad shape and collapsed. After he feels better, Cedric officially introduces himself and explains what happened. Apparently he found some ruins and needed help to investigate. Ash and Iris were more than excited to help when they found out the temple had a link to the legendary Pokémon Zekrom by the hero as so as his heart becomes one with the Pokémon. As they make their way through various trap sets as Cedric explains his rules, they've got themselves into trouble when they see one Sigilyph blinded with anger when Cedric took the Golden Dark Stone and encountered a lot of Cofagrigus ambushing out of hiding. Will our heroes survive the ordeal?
 
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''When they arrive at the ruin, Cedric warns our heroes that it may be filled with traps, and he’s absolutely right! A huge boulder rolling down a narrow passageway threatens to mow them down, but Pansage uses Dig and our heroes escape to safety. Then they encounter two bridges spanning a deep gorge, and assume one of them is a trap—but it turns out both bridges are fraught with danger! Axew manages to find another way around the chasm, and our heroes move on.''
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''Next, they encounter three cave entrances, each painted to look like a Pokémon: Darumaka, Krokorok, and Golett. They try the Darumaka cave first, then the Krokorok tunnel, but both are full of traps yet again. Cedric then reveals that he knew the Golett cave was the right one the whole time! He kept it to himself because he wanted the youngsters to get “the full enjoyment” out of their adventure. Ash thinks that makes Cedric super cool, but Iris is somewhat less appreciative...''
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''The Golett cave leads to a large room shaped like a volcanic crater, where they discover a circle of huge crystals and an artifact known as the Golden Dark Stone. Cedric warns our heroes not to touch the Stone, but after they’re attacked by an angry Sigilyph and a group of Cofagrigus, he reveals that he grabbed it when they weren’t looking!''
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''When all seems lost, Cedric reminds them of the Legend of the Hero: “Zekrom lent its power to the Hero as soon as his heart became one with the Pokémon.” Ash and his friends think back on all the wonderful times they’ve shared with their Pokémon, and that seems to be enough to satisfy the ruin’s guardians, as Sigilyph and Cofagrigus stop attacking our heroes and rescue them instead.''<ref>{{Cite|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/15/episode-16-explorers-of-the-heros-ruin/|entry = Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|title = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|access-date = {{MDY|2|4|2024}}}}</ref>
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''Although Iris is annoyed at the dangers their adventure presented, Ash and Cilan are ecstatic about all the fun they had. They thank Cedric and bid their new friend goodbye to continue their journey. But before they get very far, they come face to face with a menacing Krokorok in sunglasses...''
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==Episode plot==
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Juniper's father recovers, while her daughter explains the heroes he is a researcher specializing in Legendary Pokémon. Juniper's father informs them of the discovery, as he learned of a ruin where a hero contacted Zekrom, but a cave got in his way. Prof. Juniper gives her father the pen she found stuck on a Klinklang, making her father inspired to visit the caves once more. The heroes decide to accompany her father to visit the ruins. The heroes ask if they can come, but Juniper's father, Cedric, stops them and thinks a bit, then accepts, as Juniper tells he has a habit of finishing sentences a moment later. The heroes wave Juniper farewell and go with Cedric through Chargestone Cave and across the land.
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At night, the heroes ask Cedric to recite the story of the hero. Cedric stops a bit and tells them the story from mythology. He tells them when the hero turned darkness into light, his heart would be one with the Pokémon, causing Zekrom to descend. The heroes are amazed, while Cedric replies he would like them to learn a bit and have fun as well. Next day, Cedric leads them to the ruins, but warns them there may be traps ahead. They come to a dead end, where a statue of a Venipede lies inside a space. Cedric senses a trap and reads an ancient text that tells of turning the statue to the left. [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]] does so without assuming anything, but right before Cedric finishes the translation revealing it would be a bad idea. Soon, they run away from a giant boulder. Cilan sends Pansage, who digs a hole, so the heroes enter it and save themselves. Cedric advises them to let him finish the thought ''before'' acting.
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Still, Cedric points out with the boulder out of the way, the passage is cleared. They come to two bridges. Cedric reads the bridge to the right is the wrong one, so Cilan and Ash assume the left one is correct one and take it. However, Cedric reads that one is also wrong, as Ash and Cilan hang on it after it breaks. Later, with Ash and Cilan rescued, Cedric advises them not to assume anything. Cilan thinks even if they were to cross the bridge, the cave would also be a trap. However, Axew finds another cave to their side, which the heroes take it.
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Soon, they are at three different paths. They go into Darumaka cave, but are trapped by two walls of fire. Cilan sends Stunfisk to use Mud Bomb, which douses the fire. They return and go into Krokorok cave. They come to a dead end, and soon the walls begin moving. Iris sends Excadrill, whose Metal Claw holds the walls. Once the heroes are out, Iris calls Excadrill back and go to the Golett cave. Cedric admits he knew that was the correct path, but did not say anything, for he wanted to offer the heroes some excitement. Iris is not pleased, but Ash thinks Cedric is right and head to the Golett path. They come to a room with four sarcophagus. As they continue, one opens to observe them. They come to a door and push it, only to reveal a flashing light. They enter the room and see it is shaped like a volcano. They come to the bottom, seeing some glowing crystals. Cedric believes this is the place where the hero contacted Zekrom.
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Ash notices a glowing orb, but Cedric stops him, for it is the Golden Darkstone. He suspects this is what was used to summon Zekrom, hence why it must have a dangerous trap, thinking they may not come out alive if they trigger it. Cedric advises them not to activate such traps, as this is as far as they go. The heroes hoped they could see Zekrom, but Cilan reminds them they experienced adventure. Suddenly, a Sigilyph appears, who uses Psybeam. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Sigilyph dodges and uses Mirror Move, hitting them back, then puts Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. The heroes are hit by Psybeam, so return and hide in sarcophagus. Sigilyph goes away, but Cedric, Ash and Cilan see Iris is not out yet.
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They open the sarcophagus and are shocked a Pokémon, Cofagrigus, comes out. They demand Iris back, but Cofagrigus takes control of Ash and Pikachu. Cilan sends Pansage, who digs and hits Cofagrigus, who uses Will-O'-Wisp. Pansage dodges the attack and uses Solar Beam, knocking Cofagrigus out. Soon, Iris and Axew come out, wrapped in bandages and take them off. A door opens, so they all go through it. However, they encounter more sarcophagus, from which more Cofagrigus emerge. They continue to run, but are pursued by Sigilyph, who chases them using Psybeam. The heroes wonder why are they being attacked, so Cedric shows them the Golden Darkstone, for he couldn't resist not to take it.
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Cedric thinks they need to return it to calm down the anger. However, Cofagrigus control them and send them through another door, in which they fall down into an underwater lake. Cedric admits he took the stone on purpose, as, by legend, the hero encountered Zekrom beneath the surface. He raises the stone, causing glyphs to glow, revealing the legend. He explains the hero was injured and fell down beneath the surface, where he summoned Zekrom to save him from the darkness. Ash thinks they need to find a way out, but Cilan sees no possible exits. Cedric advises them never to give up and thinks they need to find possible exits.
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After searching a bit, they open the door and are back to the place where Sigilyph attacked them first. Cedric places the stone back where it resided, but Sigilyph and Cofagrigus return. They control then and send them flying into air, then fall down. Cedric advises them the solution to these dangerous problems lie in the legend's core. The heroes remember the hero was saved because his heart was one with the Pokémon. The heroes remember their past adventures with the Pokémon. Soon, their free fall is slowed down by Cofagrigus and Sigilyph, who save them. The heroes thank them, while Cedric advises them if they combine odd facts, they can lead to new discoveries. He traced the path they took and realized it forms Zekrom's outline.
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Ash and Cilan had a great time, while Iris is skeptical. Cedric decides to research the ruins further, then bids the heroes farewell, as they go on their own directions. Suddenly, the heroes encounter the Sunglasses Krookodile, who has a grin on its face.
   
 
==Debuts==
 
==Debuts==
 
===Pokémon===
 
===Pokémon===
 
*[[Sigilyph]]
*Cofagrigus
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*[[Cofagrigus]]
*Sigilyph
 
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===Move===
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*[[Mirror Move]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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[[File:Three Caves (BW066).png|thumb|The Three Caves]]
*Though in a fantasy, This is Zekrom and Reshiram's second appearance in the anime series with the first being at the beginning of [[BW001: In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]
 
 
*Who's That Pokémon: [[Cofagrigus]] (JP), [[Sigilyph]] (US)
*[[File:Iris Mummified.jpg|thumb|Iris and Axew have things under wraps]][[File:3 caves.jpg|thumb|The Three Caves]]This is the second instance where Ash and his friends "Blast Off". Although they fall back to earth.
 
*The soundtrack title theme of Zoroark; Master of Illusions can be heard the second time when Ash and co. were about to fall to their death as they made their hearts become one with the Pokémon. First was [[BW064: Crisis at Chargestone Cave!]]
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*The soundtrack title theme of ''[[MS013: Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]'' is played in this episode.
 
*There were three cave entrances each with the head of a [[Darumaka]], a [[Krokorok]] and a [[Golett]]. Like the movie called ''The Great Escape'', there were three tunnels that are similar to the ones they've picked. The tunnels in the film that are similar are "Tom", "Dick", and "Harry".
*Almost every Pokémon Ash and co. have seen up to this point has been featured in flashbacks.
 
*The Sunglasses Krokorok doesn't appear until the end of the episode.
 
*There were three cave entrances each with the head of a Darumaka, a Krokorok and a Golett.
 
**The Darumaka head breathed fire.
 
**The Krokorok head slammed shut.
 
**The Golett head was the real entrance.
 
*Like the movie called "The Great Escape", there were three tunnels that are similar to the ones they've picked. The tunnels in the film that are similar are "Tom," "Dick," and"Harry". And tunnel named Harry was the real escape route.
 
*The opening soundtrack of Zoroark: Master of Illusions was used the second time since [[BW064: Crisis at Chargestone Cave!|2 episodes earlier]].
 
*Stan Hart (the original Voice Actor of Professor Oak) returns in this episode to voice Cedric Juniper.
 
*Who's That Pokémon: Sigilyph (USA)
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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{{Gallery Box|
===A Look Back===
 
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BW066 1.png {{!}} The hero from the legend
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
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BW066 2.png {{!}} Cilan turned the statue to the wrong side
Montage 1.jpg|Ash with his Pidove in [[BW002: Enter Iris and Axew]]
 
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BW066 3.png {{!}} The heroes run away from the boulder
Montage_2.jpg|Ash with Tepig in [[BW004: The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]
 
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BW066 4.png {{!}} Cedric advises the heroes to let him finish the statements
Montage_3.jpg|Ash with the Darumaka in [[BW008: Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]
 
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BW066 5.png {{!}} Iris is shocked, as Cilan and Ash assumed the wrong claim
Montage_4.jpg|Cilan with his Dwebble in [[BW011: A Home for Dwebble!]]
 
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BW066 6.png {{!}} Ash and Cilan hang down
Montage_5.jpg|Ash with the former Trubbish Squad in [[BW012: Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]
 
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BW066 7.png {{!}} The heroes are trapped
Montage_6.jpg|Ash with his Scraggy in [[BW017: Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild]]
 
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BW066 8.png {{!}} Excadrill uses Metal Claw to stop the walls
Montage_7.jpg|Ash with Sewaddle in [[BW018: Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest]]
 
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BW066 9.png {{!}} Four sarcophagus lie
Montage_8.jpg|Iris with her new Emolga in [[BW027: Emolga the Irresistible!]]
 
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BW066 10.png {{!}} Cedric stops Ash
Montage_9.jpg|Iris taming Emmy's Druddigon in [[BW030: The Dragon Master's Path!]]
 
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BW066 11.png {{!}} Ash's vision of not being alive
Montage_10.jpg|Ash training with Oshawott in [[BW031: Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]
 
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BW066 12.png {{!}} The heroes are attacked by Sigilyph
Montage_11.jpg|Ash with the Cottonee in [[BW032: Cottonee in Love!]]
 
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BW066 13.png {{!}} Pikachu went asleep
Montage_12.jpg|Cilan with Pansage in [[BW034: Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]
 
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BW066 14.png {{!}} Ash and Cilan are shocked by the Cofagrigus
Montage_13.jpg|Iris with Excadrill in [[BW036: Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]
 
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BW066 15.png {{!}} Cedric took his chance by taking the stone
Montage_14.jpg|Ash and the gang with Archeops in [[BW039: Archeops In The Modern World!]]
 
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BW066 16.png {{!}} Cofagrigus control the heroes
Montage_15.jpg|Ash dancing with Gothitelle in [[BW053]]
 
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BW066 17.png {{!}} Cedric illuminates the cave's glyphs
Montage_16.jpg|Iris with Deino in [[BW058]]
 
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BW066 18.png {{!}} The heroes attempt to make their hearts as one with their Pokémon
Montage_17.jpg|Ash with Boldore in [[BW063]]
 
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BW066 19.png {{!}} The heroes bid farewell to Cofagrigus and Sigilyph
Montage_18.jpg|Ash with Snivy in [[BW057]]
 
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BW066 20.png {{!}} The Sunglasses Krokorok appears
</gallery>
 
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}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
   
{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
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{{Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! (season) episodes}}
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{{Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies episodes}}

Latest revision as of 19:33, 18 February 2024

Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! (Japanese: 黒き英雄の遺跡!シンボラーとデスカーン!!, HepburnThe Black Hero's Ruins! Sigilyph and Cofagrigus!!) is the 16th episode of Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies.

Synopsis

Our heroes have been invited by Professor Juniper’s father, Professor Cedric Juniper, to join him as he explores a ruin said to be the site of a meeting between an ancient Hero and the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom.

When they arrive at the ruin, Cedric warns our heroes that it may be filled with traps, and he’s absolutely right! A huge boulder rolling down a narrow passageway threatens to mow them down, but Pansage uses Dig and our heroes escape to safety. Then they encounter two bridges spanning a deep gorge, and assume one of them is a trap—but it turns out both bridges are fraught with danger! Axew manages to find another way around the chasm, and our heroes move on.

Next, they encounter three cave entrances, each painted to look like a Pokémon: Darumaka, Krokorok, and Golett. They try the Darumaka cave first, then the Krokorok tunnel, but both are full of traps yet again. Cedric then reveals that he knew the Golett cave was the right one the whole time! He kept it to himself because he wanted the youngsters to get “the full enjoyment” out of their adventure. Ash thinks that makes Cedric super cool, but Iris is somewhat less appreciative...

The Golett cave leads to a large room shaped like a volcanic crater, where they discover a circle of huge crystals and an artifact known as the Golden Dark Stone. Cedric warns our heroes not to touch the Stone, but after they’re attacked by an angry Sigilyph and a group of Cofagrigus, he reveals that he grabbed it when they weren’t looking!

When all seems lost, Cedric reminds them of the Legend of the Hero: “Zekrom lent its power to the Hero as soon as his heart became one with the Pokémon.” Ash and his friends think back on all the wonderful times they’ve shared with their Pokémon, and that seems to be enough to satisfy the ruin’s guardians, as Sigilyph and Cofagrigus stop attacking our heroes and rescue them instead.[1]

Although Iris is annoyed at the dangers their adventure presented, Ash and Cilan are ecstatic about all the fun they had. They thank Cedric and bid their new friend goodbye to continue their journey. But before they get very far, they come face to face with a menacing Krokorok in sunglasses...

Episode plot

Juniper's father recovers, while her daughter explains the heroes he is a researcher specializing in Legendary Pokémon. Juniper's father informs them of the discovery, as he learned of a ruin where a hero contacted Zekrom, but a cave got in his way. Prof. Juniper gives her father the pen she found stuck on a Klinklang, making her father inspired to visit the caves once more. The heroes decide to accompany her father to visit the ruins. The heroes ask if they can come, but Juniper's father, Cedric, stops them and thinks a bit, then accepts, as Juniper tells he has a habit of finishing sentences a moment later. The heroes wave Juniper farewell and go with Cedric through Chargestone Cave and across the land.

At night, the heroes ask Cedric to recite the story of the hero. Cedric stops a bit and tells them the story from mythology. He tells them when the hero turned darkness into light, his heart would be one with the Pokémon, causing Zekrom to descend. The heroes are amazed, while Cedric replies he would like them to learn a bit and have fun as well. Next day, Cedric leads them to the ruins, but warns them there may be traps ahead. They come to a dead end, where a statue of a Venipede lies inside a space. Cedric senses a trap and reads an ancient text that tells of turning the statue to the left. Cilan does so without assuming anything, but right before Cedric finishes the translation revealing it would be a bad idea. Soon, they run away from a giant boulder. Cilan sends Pansage, who digs a hole, so the heroes enter it and save themselves. Cedric advises them to let him finish the thought before acting.

Still, Cedric points out with the boulder out of the way, the passage is cleared. They come to two bridges. Cedric reads the bridge to the right is the wrong one, so Cilan and Ash assume the left one is correct one and take it. However, Cedric reads that one is also wrong, as Ash and Cilan hang on it after it breaks. Later, with Ash and Cilan rescued, Cedric advises them not to assume anything. Cilan thinks even if they were to cross the bridge, the cave would also be a trap. However, Axew finds another cave to their side, which the heroes take it.

Soon, they are at three different paths. They go into Darumaka cave, but are trapped by two walls of fire. Cilan sends Stunfisk to use Mud Bomb, which douses the fire. They return and go into Krokorok cave. They come to a dead end, and soon the walls begin moving. Iris sends Excadrill, whose Metal Claw holds the walls. Once the heroes are out, Iris calls Excadrill back and go to the Golett cave. Cedric admits he knew that was the correct path, but did not say anything, for he wanted to offer the heroes some excitement. Iris is not pleased, but Ash thinks Cedric is right and head to the Golett path. They come to a room with four sarcophagus. As they continue, one opens to observe them. They come to a door and push it, only to reveal a flashing light. They enter the room and see it is shaped like a volcano. They come to the bottom, seeing some glowing crystals. Cedric believes this is the place where the hero contacted Zekrom.

Ash notices a glowing orb, but Cedric stops him, for it is the Golden Darkstone. He suspects this is what was used to summon Zekrom, hence why it must have a dangerous trap, thinking they may not come out alive if they trigger it. Cedric advises them not to activate such traps, as this is as far as they go. The heroes hoped they could see Zekrom, but Cilan reminds them they experienced adventure. Suddenly, a Sigilyph appears, who uses Psybeam. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but Sigilyph dodges and uses Mirror Move, hitting them back, then puts Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. The heroes are hit by Psybeam, so return and hide in sarcophagus. Sigilyph goes away, but Cedric, Ash and Cilan see Iris is not out yet.

They open the sarcophagus and are shocked a Pokémon, Cofagrigus, comes out. They demand Iris back, but Cofagrigus takes control of Ash and Pikachu. Cilan sends Pansage, who digs and hits Cofagrigus, who uses Will-O'-Wisp. Pansage dodges the attack and uses Solar Beam, knocking Cofagrigus out. Soon, Iris and Axew come out, wrapped in bandages and take them off. A door opens, so they all go through it. However, they encounter more sarcophagus, from which more Cofagrigus emerge. They continue to run, but are pursued by Sigilyph, who chases them using Psybeam. The heroes wonder why are they being attacked, so Cedric shows them the Golden Darkstone, for he couldn't resist not to take it.

Cedric thinks they need to return it to calm down the anger. However, Cofagrigus control them and send them through another door, in which they fall down into an underwater lake. Cedric admits he took the stone on purpose, as, by legend, the hero encountered Zekrom beneath the surface. He raises the stone, causing glyphs to glow, revealing the legend. He explains the hero was injured and fell down beneath the surface, where he summoned Zekrom to save him from the darkness. Ash thinks they need to find a way out, but Cilan sees no possible exits. Cedric advises them never to give up and thinks they need to find possible exits.

After searching a bit, they open the door and are back to the place where Sigilyph attacked them first. Cedric places the stone back where it resided, but Sigilyph and Cofagrigus return. They control then and send them flying into air, then fall down. Cedric advises them the solution to these dangerous problems lie in the legend's core. The heroes remember the hero was saved because his heart was one with the Pokémon. The heroes remember their past adventures with the Pokémon. Soon, their free fall is slowed down by Cofagrigus and Sigilyph, who save them. The heroes thank them, while Cedric advises them if they combine odd facts, they can lead to new discoveries. He traced the path they took and realized it forms Zekrom's outline.

Ash and Cilan had a great time, while Iris is skeptical. Cedric decides to research the ruins further, then bids the heroes farewell, as they go on their own directions. Suddenly, the heroes encounter the Sunglasses Krookodile, who has a grin on its face.

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Trivia

Three Caves (BW066)

The Three Caves

  • Who's That Pokémon: Cofagrigus (JP), Sigilyph (US)
  • The soundtrack title theme of Zoroark - Master of Illusions is played in this episode.
  • There were three cave entrances each with the head of a Darumaka, a Krokorok and a Golett. Like the movie called The Great Escape, there were three tunnels that are similar to the ones they've picked. The tunnels in the film that are similar are "Tom", "Dick", and "Harry".

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References

  1. ^ (n.d.) . "Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024.