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|en_title = Unova's Survival Crisis!
|prevnum = BW098
 
 
|ja_title = 霊獣フォルム総進撃!イッシュ最大の危機!!
|nextnum = BW100
 
|name = Unova's Survival Crisis!
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|num = 758
|jname = 霊獣フォルム総進撃!イッシュ最大の危機!!
 
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|ja_air = {{MDY|10|4|2012}}
|jnum = 755
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|us_air = {{MDY|1|26|2013}}
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|series = Pokémon the Series: Black & White
|jair = Oct-04-2012
 
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|subtitle = Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2
|uair = Jan-26-2013
 
|season = Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies
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|season = Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies
|songs = Rival Destinies (song)
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|ja_opening = Be an Arrow!
|songs2 = Rival Destinies
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|ja_ending = Team Rocket Forever
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|en_opening = Rival Destinies (song)
|b1 = Triobadge.png
 
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|badge = Triobadge.png, Basicbadge.png, Insectbadge.png, Boltbadge.png, Quakebadge.png, Jetbadge.png, Freezebadge.png, Toxicbadge.png
|b2 = Basicbadge.png
 
|b3 = Insectbadge.png
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|local = [[Abyssal Ruins]]
|b4 = Boltbadge.png
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|major = Iris' Dragonite begins to obey Iris.
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|machars = [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
|b5 = Quakebadge.png
 
 
|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Dr. Zager]], [[Cynthia (anime)|Cynthia]]
|b6 = Jetbadge.png
 
 
|michars = [[Giovanni (anime)|Giovanni]], [[Ridley]]
|b7 = Freezebadge.png
 
 
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Haxorus (anime)|Iris' Axew]], [[Meloetta (anime)|Meloetta]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Unfezant]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], [[Iris' Dragonite]], [[Cynthia's Garchomp (anime)|Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Ridley's Golurk]]<br />
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Therian Forme Pokemon
|major = Giovanni successfully summons Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus and transforms them into their Therian formes, Meloetta manages to calm down the Kami Trio, Meloetta leaves with Larry. Team Rocket as a whole, depart for the Kanto region. Dragonite begins to obey Iris.
 
|machars = [[Ash]], [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
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[[Tornadus (anime)|Tornadus]] (Garuda), [[Thundurus (anime)|Thundurus]] (Dragon), [[Landorus (anime)|Landorus]] (Tiger)
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|ja_title_card =
|rchars = [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Dr. Zager]], [[Cynthia]]
 
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|en_title_card =
|michars = [[Giovanni]], Larry
 
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|animation = 岩根雅明 (Masaaki Iwane)
|pchars = [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris' Axew]], [[Meloetta (Anime)|Meloetta]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Unfezant]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], [[Iris' Dragonite]], [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] Larry's Golurk<br>
 
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|director = 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada)
Therian Forme Pokemon:<br>
 
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|screenplay = 冨岡淳広 (Atsuhiro Tomioka)
[[Tornadus]] (Garuda), [[Thundurus]] (Dragon), [[Landorus]] (Tiger)}}
 
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|storyboard = 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada)
==Episode Plot==
 
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As Team Rocket's evil project of "Operation: Tempest" continues to thrive, Unova is now in it's greatest peril ever as they lift the Undersea Temple to the surface of [[Undella Bay]] along with the captured Meloetta, and the recording of Meloetta's song in which they've successfully obtain the Reveal Glass. Now, they're going to summon the three Legendary Pokemons of Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus by a beam of light of the Reveal Glass which cause Meloetta to suffer. Now that they're all in one place, the Therian Formes of Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus reveal themselves through the Reveal Glass. But as Giovanni attempts to take control of the three Therian Pokémon, they take over him and drive him to the brink of insanity and ordering them to use the power of "Wind", "Thunder", and "Land" all over the Unova Region. Can Ash and co. save everyone in Unova and stop Team Rocket once and for all?
 
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{{Nihongo|Unova's Survival Crisis!|霊獣フォルム総進撃!イッシュ最大の危機!!|The Therian Formes Advance! Unova's Greatest Crisis!!}} is the 49th and final episode of ''[[Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies]]''.
==Debuts==
 
===Pokemon Characters===
 
*Kami Trio (Therian Formes)
 
==Trivia==
 
*Team Rocket may have tried to capture the Kami Trio once in [[BW061: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 1)]] and [[BW062: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 2)|2]] but in this episode, they want them again by using Meloetta.
 
*Who's that Pokemon?: Persian (US).
 
   
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==Synopsis==
{{Anime-stub}}
 
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<section begin="Synopsis"/>''Team Rocket has captured Meloetta, brought it to the Undersea Temple, and used a recording of Meloetta's song to raise the temple to the surface. As Operation Tempest continues, Giovanni acquires the mysterious Reveal Glass and uses it to summon the three Legendary Pokémon Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus!''<section end="Synopsis"/>
{{Incomplete-plot}}
 
{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
 
   
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''Meloetta's protector, Ridley, explains that whoever controls Meloetta also controls these three ancient powers. Team Rocket’s plan is just the latest attempt by evildoers over the years to take over the Unova region using the power of the Reveal Glass. Our heroes watch in horror as the three Legendary Pokémon change into Therian Forme and prepare to wreak havoc upon Unova! As Ash and Pikachu escape from their cage, an enormous Pokémon battle takes shape: Iris's Dragonite, Cilan's Pansage, Cynthia's Garchomp, Ridley's Golurk, and Ash's Unfezant join with Pikachu to stand against the fearsome Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. A crackling attack from Thundurus almost strikes Iris down, but Pikachu flings itself into the bolt's path to protect her. Using the extra electricity it absorbed from that attack, Pikachu launches a massive Electro Ball to overpower Team Rocket and free Meloetta!''
==Debuts==
 
===Pokemon Character===
 
*Kami Trio (Therian Formes)
 
==Trivia==
 
*Team Rocket may have tried to capture the Kami Trio once in [[BW061: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 1)]] and [[BW062: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 2)|2]] but now, they're after them again by using Meloetta.
 
*Who's that Pokemon?: Persian (US).
 
   
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''But Giovanni still holds the Reveal Glass, and without Meloetta's calming influence, he is completely overcome with evil ambitions: instead of conquering the Unova region, he now wants to destroy it! But Jessie, James, and Meowth intervene to sway their Boss from this disastrous path. As soon as he returns to his senses, Team Rocket reluctantly retreats.''
{{Anime-stub}}
 
{{Incomplete-plot}}
 
{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
 
   
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''Ridley uses the Reveal Glass to return the three Legendary Pokémon to their Incarnate Forme, and Meloetta soothes their rage with its song. With disaster averted, Ridley and Meloetta bid our heroes farewell and prepare to return to home. But Ash knows they will meet again someday, and all eyes once again turn toward the Unova League!''<ref>{{Cite|url = https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/15/episode-49-unovas-survival-crisis/|entry = Unova's Survival Crisis! {{!}} Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)|title = The Official Pokémon Website {{!}} Pokemon.com|access-date = {{MDY|2|4|2024}}}}</ref>
==Debuts==
 
===Pokemon Character===
 
*Kami Trio (Therian Formes)
 
==Trivia==
 
*Team Rocket may have tried to capture the Kami Trio once in [[BW061: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 1)]] and [[BW062: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 2)|2]] but now, they're after them again by using Meloetta.
 
*Who's that Pokemon?: Persian (US).
 
   
 
==Episode plot==
{{Anime-stub}}
 
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The Reveal Glass shines and the temple's roof opens. Giovanni orders the summoning of "three powers", which hurts Meloetta. Team Rocket is pleased, for they will finally control Unova. [[Cynthia (anime)|Cynthia's]] boat speeds up, though Ridley feels Meloetta is being hurt. The Reveal Glass shoots a beam of light into the sky. Ridley sees Team Rocket was not after Meloetta, but after the three Legendary Pokémon, which are summoned through the beam. Ridley explains Meloetta was sought out by many, for only her voice could activate the Reveal Glass. For years she has been protected by the temple's guardians. When Meloetta realized she was sought out by many people to do their bidding, she sunk the temple and fled.
{{Incomplete-plot}}
 
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{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
 
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The weather becomes worse and the sea is beginning to create waves. From the sky itself emerge Landorus, Thundurus and Tornadus. Giovanni praises their arrival and orders the Reveal Glass to alter their forms. Ash orders Pikachu to break out, but the cage is too sturdy. However, he continues the attack to a spot and manages to break the cage, freeing both of them. Ash jumps to save Meloetta, but Jessie and James send Yamask and Woobat, who use Shadow Ball and Air Slash. Ash and Pikachu are blasted off the temple, but are saved by Ridley's Golurk. Ash meets up with [[Iris (anime)|Iris]], [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]], Cynthia, [[Jervis]] and [[Ridley]], informing them of Team Rocket's plan. Cynthia sends Garchomp and Iris sends Dragonite, the latter flying off to battle the Legendary Pokémon head on. Cilan sends Pansage, who flies off with Golurk, while Ash has Pikachu ride Unfezant up.
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Giovanni laughs, engulfed with power, as the Reveal Glass spins and transforms Landorus, Thundurus and Tornadus into their Therian Forms. Giovanni's eyes sparkle with red color, commanding the Legendary Trio to use their powers to devastate Unova region. Meloetta screams in pain, which Ridley feels pain. Dragonite charges onto Landorus, who reflects the damage back. Iris tells Dragonite it cannot battle on its own. Giovanni orders to defeat anyone that stands in their path. Tornadus uses Air Slash on Dragonite, who uses Flamethrower. Thundurus protects Tornadus, while Landorus uses Stone Edge, hitting and knocking Dragonite down. Iris rushes to Dragonite, though Thundurus appears and uses Thunder. Iris stands in its path, but Pikachu jumps down and takes the damage. Unfezant attacks Thundurus, who dodges the attack.
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[[File:UK- Saving the Unova region! - Pokémon- BW Rival Destinies - Official Clip|thumb|The gang and Cynthia saving the Unova region from Team Rocket and the Forces of Nature!]]
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Ash catches Pikachu, while Iris thanks him for taking the damage. Ash goes to rescue Meloetta, while Iris visits Dragonite. She admits she wanted to protect Dragonite, but Pikachu protected her. So, now, she cheers for Dragonite to give its best. Iris tells Dragonite the next time Dragonite is in trouble, she will protect it. Iris cheers Dragonite on, who is glad Iris watches it and flies off. Cynthia sees Iris has bonded her heart with Dragonite. Dragonite uses Ice Beam, but the Legendary trio dodges. Thundurus uses Thunder, hitting Dragonite. Garchomp uses Dragon Rush, ignoring Landorus' Stone Edge and hitting Landorus. Tornadus uses Hurricane, but is countered by Pansage's Bullet Seed. Golurk uses Flash Cannon, but misses and gets hit by Tornadus' Air Slash.
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Giovanni orders the Trio to intensify their power. The Legendary Trio hits Golurk, Pansage, Garchomp and Dragonite, causing them to fall down in the sea. The Legendary Trio uses their power to shoot a beam into the sea, which freezes it, as well as the land. However, Golurk, Pansage, Garchomp and Dragonite emerge from the ice. Ash comes to the top, though Jessie and James tell him Unova is their own. Ash promises he will get Meloetta out of the statue, but Jessie and James are determined to stop that. Pikachu uses Electro Ball, which becomes huge and amplified, as Pikachu uses the electricity, being hit by Thundurus' Thunder. Pikachu releases the amplified version of his Electro Ball, which crushes the temple into pieces. Giovanni screams and the Reveal Glass shoots a beam on his head and ends up possessed by it. Unfezant flies and catches Meloetta. Ash praises Pikachu and Unfezant for this performance and glad Meloetta is safe.
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Giovanni stands up, with a red mark on his head knowing of his possession of the Reveal Glass. Ridley thanks Ash for saving Meloetta, though the Legendary Trio still rampages. Giovanni admits he wants to destroy Unova, surprising Team Rocket, who remind him they came to conquer it. Giovanni orders the Legendary Trio to destroy Unova. Dr. Zager thinks without Meloetta, the Legendary Trio is violent. Ridley believes Meloetta has maintained balance between the Trio and without her, Giovanni is consumed by his own ambitions and intends to destroy everything. Seeing Giovanni's plan had changed from conquering the entire Unova region into destroying it due to being possessed by the Reveal Glass, Jessie, James and Meowth do not want this to happen and the trio manage to tackle the possessed Giovanni to the ground, causing him to regain control. Dr. Zager advises Giovanni to retreat, since they cannot control the Legendary Trio. Giovanni orders this command and James orders Yamask to use Haze. Unfezant gusts Haze away, but Team Rocket, Giovanni and Dr. Zager fly off in their jet plane. Jessie and James admit that Pikachu is special.
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The Legendary Trio combats Pansage, Golurk, Dragonite and Garchomp, sending one attack after another. Ridley places the Reveal Glass into its place and asks of the glass to calm down the Legendary Trio. This envelops Meloetta in an aura and she sings, calming down Landorus, Thundurus and Tornadus, causing them to revert to their original form. Giovanni thinks of his actions for a bit and orders a total retreat back to Team Rocket HQ in Kanto. As the Trio goes back to the sky and the temple sinks into the sea, Ash is angered Team Rocket was planning on conquering Unova itself. Ridley tells there will always be conflict, but Cynthia knows well there are some people who will fight back, as their desire is not to conquer. She hopes one day all people will hear Meloetta's song, making Meloetta happy.
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Before leaving, Oshawott is emotionally depressed that Meloetta has to go. Ash bids farewell to Meloetta and has his goal to win the Unova League. Ridley leaves with Meloetta on Golurk, as the heroes wave farewell to them.
   
 
==Debuts==
 
==Debuts==
===Pokemon Character===
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===Pokémon===
*Kami Trio (Therian Formes)
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*[[Tornadus]] (Therian Forme)
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*[[Thundurus]] (Therian Forme)
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*[[Landorus]] (Therian Forme)
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Who's that Pokémon?: Persian (US), Landorus (Therian Forme; JP)
*Team Rocket may have tried to capture the Kami Trio once in [[BW061: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 1)]] and [[BW062: Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 2|2]] but now, they're after them again by using Meloetta.
 
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*Like Archie and the Blue Orb in ''[[RS098: The Scuffle of Legends|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' Giovanni was possessed by the power of Reveal Glass.
*Who's that Pokemon?: Persian (US).
 
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*Team Rocket's conquering plans for using Meloetta and the three Legendary Pokémon as their control are later followed by [[Team Flare]] in the XY series where they manage to control [[Z-2]] and later [[Squishy]] before being freed by [[Bonnie (anime)|Bonnie]] which is both of them are the legendary Pokémon, [[Zygarde]] and they were used to destroy [[Lumiose City]] with its evil vines.
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*Before Giovanni orders the retreat, he looks up at Ash, then smiles as he looks down.
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*This episode marks the end of Team Rocket's serious personalities which started back in the episode [[BW001: In the Shadow of Zekrom!|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]].
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{{Gallery Box|
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BW099 1.png {{!}} Giovanni controls the Reveal Glass
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BW099 2.png {{!}} Meloetta screams in pain
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BW099 3.png {{!}} The guardians protected Meloetta
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BW099 4.png {{!}} The Legendary Trio appears
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BW099 5.png {{!}} Golurk saves Ash and Pikachu
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BW099 6.png {{!}} The Pokémon charge against the Legendary Trio
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BW099 7.png {{!}} Giovanni, maddened with power
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BW099 8.png {{!}} The Legendary Trio changes forms
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BW099 9.png {{!}} Giovanni orders the trio to defeat anyone standing in their path
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BW099 10.png {{!}} Pikachu takes the hit
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BW099 11.png {{!}} Iris vouches for Dragonite
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BW099 12.png {{!}} The Legendary Trio prepares for a final strike
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BW099 13.png {{!}} The beam begins to freeze Unova
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BW099 14.png {{!}} Pikachu launches the super-charged Electro Ball
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BW099 15.png {{!}} Giovanni falls down
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BW099 16.png {{!}} Giovanni, possessed by the power of the Reveal Glass
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BW099 17.png {{!}} Team Rocket saves their boss
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BW099 18.png {{!}} Meloetta's song calms down the Trio
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BW099 19.png {{!}} Oshawott is sad Meloetta has to go
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BW099 20.png {{!}} The heroes bid farewell to Ridley and Meloetta
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}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
   
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{{Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2 episodes}}
{{Anime-stub}}
 
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{{Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies episodes}}
{{Incomplete-plot}}
 
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{{Pokémon: Best Wishes!}}
 
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Latest revision as of 19:34, 18 February 2024

Unova's Survival Crisis! (Japanese: 霊獣フォルム総進撃!イッシュ最大の危機!!, HepburnThe Therian Formes Advance! Unova's Greatest Crisis!!) is the 49th and final episode of Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies.

Synopsis

Team Rocket has captured Meloetta, brought it to the Undersea Temple, and used a recording of Meloetta's song to raise the temple to the surface. As Operation Tempest continues, Giovanni acquires the mysterious Reveal Glass and uses it to summon the three Legendary Pokémon Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus!

Meloetta's protector, Ridley, explains that whoever controls Meloetta also controls these three ancient powers. Team Rocket’s plan is just the latest attempt by evildoers over the years to take over the Unova region using the power of the Reveal Glass. Our heroes watch in horror as the three Legendary Pokémon change into Therian Forme and prepare to wreak havoc upon Unova! As Ash and Pikachu escape from their cage, an enormous Pokémon battle takes shape: Iris's Dragonite, Cilan's Pansage, Cynthia's Garchomp, Ridley's Golurk, and Ash's Unfezant join with Pikachu to stand against the fearsome Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. A crackling attack from Thundurus almost strikes Iris down, but Pikachu flings itself into the bolt's path to protect her. Using the extra electricity it absorbed from that attack, Pikachu launches a massive Electro Ball to overpower Team Rocket and free Meloetta!

But Giovanni still holds the Reveal Glass, and without Meloetta's calming influence, he is completely overcome with evil ambitions: instead of conquering the Unova region, he now wants to destroy it! But Jessie, James, and Meowth intervene to sway their Boss from this disastrous path. As soon as he returns to his senses, Team Rocket reluctantly retreats.

Ridley uses the Reveal Glass to return the three Legendary Pokémon to their Incarnate Forme, and Meloetta soothes their rage with its song. With disaster averted, Ridley and Meloetta bid our heroes farewell and prepare to return to home. But Ash knows they will meet again someday, and all eyes once again turn toward the Unova League![1]

Episode plot

The Reveal Glass shines and the temple's roof opens. Giovanni orders the summoning of "three powers", which hurts Meloetta. Team Rocket is pleased, for they will finally control Unova. Cynthia's boat speeds up, though Ridley feels Meloetta is being hurt. The Reveal Glass shoots a beam of light into the sky. Ridley sees Team Rocket was not after Meloetta, but after the three Legendary Pokémon, which are summoned through the beam. Ridley explains Meloetta was sought out by many, for only her voice could activate the Reveal Glass. For years she has been protected by the temple's guardians. When Meloetta realized she was sought out by many people to do their bidding, she sunk the temple and fled.

The weather becomes worse and the sea is beginning to create waves. From the sky itself emerge Landorus, Thundurus and Tornadus. Giovanni praises their arrival and orders the Reveal Glass to alter their forms. Ash orders Pikachu to break out, but the cage is too sturdy. However, he continues the attack to a spot and manages to break the cage, freeing both of them. Ash jumps to save Meloetta, but Jessie and James send Yamask and Woobat, who use Shadow Ball and Air Slash. Ash and Pikachu are blasted off the temple, but are saved by Ridley's Golurk. Ash meets up with Iris, Cilan, Cynthia, Jervis and Ridley, informing them of Team Rocket's plan. Cynthia sends Garchomp and Iris sends Dragonite, the latter flying off to battle the Legendary Pokémon head on. Cilan sends Pansage, who flies off with Golurk, while Ash has Pikachu ride Unfezant up.

Giovanni laughs, engulfed with power, as the Reveal Glass spins and transforms Landorus, Thundurus and Tornadus into their Therian Forms. Giovanni's eyes sparkle with red color, commanding the Legendary Trio to use their powers to devastate Unova region. Meloetta screams in pain, which Ridley feels pain. Dragonite charges onto Landorus, who reflects the damage back. Iris tells Dragonite it cannot battle on its own. Giovanni orders to defeat anyone that stands in their path. Tornadus uses Air Slash on Dragonite, who uses Flamethrower. Thundurus protects Tornadus, while Landorus uses Stone Edge, hitting and knocking Dragonite down. Iris rushes to Dragonite, though Thundurus appears and uses Thunder. Iris stands in its path, but Pikachu jumps down and takes the damage. Unfezant attacks Thundurus, who dodges the attack.

UK-_Saving_the_Unova_region!_-_Pokémon-_BW_Rival_Destinies_-_Official_Clip

UK- Saving the Unova region! - Pokémon- BW Rival Destinies - Official Clip

The gang and Cynthia saving the Unova region from Team Rocket and the Forces of Nature!

Ash catches Pikachu, while Iris thanks him for taking the damage. Ash goes to rescue Meloetta, while Iris visits Dragonite. She admits she wanted to protect Dragonite, but Pikachu protected her. So, now, she cheers for Dragonite to give its best. Iris tells Dragonite the next time Dragonite is in trouble, she will protect it. Iris cheers Dragonite on, who is glad Iris watches it and flies off. Cynthia sees Iris has bonded her heart with Dragonite. Dragonite uses Ice Beam, but the Legendary trio dodges. Thundurus uses Thunder, hitting Dragonite. Garchomp uses Dragon Rush, ignoring Landorus' Stone Edge and hitting Landorus. Tornadus uses Hurricane, but is countered by Pansage's Bullet Seed. Golurk uses Flash Cannon, but misses and gets hit by Tornadus' Air Slash.

Giovanni orders the Trio to intensify their power. The Legendary Trio hits Golurk, Pansage, Garchomp and Dragonite, causing them to fall down in the sea. The Legendary Trio uses their power to shoot a beam into the sea, which freezes it, as well as the land. However, Golurk, Pansage, Garchomp and Dragonite emerge from the ice. Ash comes to the top, though Jessie and James tell him Unova is their own. Ash promises he will get Meloetta out of the statue, but Jessie and James are determined to stop that. Pikachu uses Electro Ball, which becomes huge and amplified, as Pikachu uses the electricity, being hit by Thundurus' Thunder. Pikachu releases the amplified version of his Electro Ball, which crushes the temple into pieces. Giovanni screams and the Reveal Glass shoots a beam on his head and ends up possessed by it. Unfezant flies and catches Meloetta. Ash praises Pikachu and Unfezant for this performance and glad Meloetta is safe.

Giovanni stands up, with a red mark on his head knowing of his possession of the Reveal Glass. Ridley thanks Ash for saving Meloetta, though the Legendary Trio still rampages. Giovanni admits he wants to destroy Unova, surprising Team Rocket, who remind him they came to conquer it. Giovanni orders the Legendary Trio to destroy Unova. Dr. Zager thinks without Meloetta, the Legendary Trio is violent. Ridley believes Meloetta has maintained balance between the Trio and without her, Giovanni is consumed by his own ambitions and intends to destroy everything. Seeing Giovanni's plan had changed from conquering the entire Unova region into destroying it due to being possessed by the Reveal Glass, Jessie, James and Meowth do not want this to happen and the trio manage to tackle the possessed Giovanni to the ground, causing him to regain control. Dr. Zager advises Giovanni to retreat, since they cannot control the Legendary Trio. Giovanni orders this command and James orders Yamask to use Haze. Unfezant gusts Haze away, but Team Rocket, Giovanni and Dr. Zager fly off in their jet plane. Jessie and James admit that Pikachu is special.

The Legendary Trio combats Pansage, Golurk, Dragonite and Garchomp, sending one attack after another. Ridley places the Reveal Glass into its place and asks of the glass to calm down the Legendary Trio. This envelops Meloetta in an aura and she sings, calming down Landorus, Thundurus and Tornadus, causing them to revert to their original form. Giovanni thinks of his actions for a bit and orders a total retreat back to Team Rocket HQ in Kanto. As the Trio goes back to the sky and the temple sinks into the sea, Ash is angered Team Rocket was planning on conquering Unova itself. Ridley tells there will always be conflict, but Cynthia knows well there are some people who will fight back, as their desire is not to conquer. She hopes one day all people will hear Meloetta's song, making Meloetta happy.

Before leaving, Oshawott is emotionally depressed that Meloetta has to go. Ash bids farewell to Meloetta and has his goal to win the Unova League. Ridley leaves with Meloetta on Golurk, as the heroes wave farewell to them.

Debuts

Pokémon

Trivia

  • Who's that Pokémon?: Persian (US), Landorus (Therian Forme; JP)
  • Like Archie and the Blue Orb in The Scuffle of Legends Giovanni was possessed by the power of Reveal Glass.
  • Team Rocket's conquering plans for using Meloetta and the three Legendary Pokémon as their control are later followed by Team Flare in the XY series where they manage to control Z-2 and later Squishy before being freed by Bonnie which is both of them are the legendary Pokémon, Zygarde and they were used to destroy Lumiose City with its evil vines.
  • Before Giovanni orders the retreat, he looks up at Ash, then smiles as he looks down.
  • This episode marks the end of Team Rocket's serious personalities which started back in the episode In the Shadow of Zekrom!.

Gallery

References

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