[Riolu is changing his appearance, growing pointy spikes on each backhand, growing a longer tail, growing two more ear flaps and growing taller. As the blue light fades away, Riolu has now evolved into Lucario and, with immense strength and power, pushes Copperajah and Ferrothorn off of him.]
Wow! Looks like Riolu evolved into Lucario! [pulls out his Rotom Phone]
ASAsh's Rotom Phone
Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A Fighting and Steel type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense human feelings.
[thrusting his fist like he is punching his foe, then thrust his leg like he is kicking his enemy, then thrusting his other arm, and shows his determined strength after evolving from Riolu.] Raahh!
Yeah! Use Vacuum Wave! [Lucario turns to Ash as his aura connects to his trainer] Got it. Right with ya! Lucario, Aura Sphere! [Lucario conjures up a sphere of aura and launches it at Ferrothorn] One more time! Aura Sphere! [Lucario conjures up another sphere of aura and launches it at Copperajah, shocking Chairman Rose, who gasped in shock and defeat.] You did it, Lucario!
Rah. [Ash, Pikachu and Lucario head off to help Leon while Chairman Rose worryingly runs up to his defeated Ferrothorn and Copperajah.]
Chairman Rose: Are you all right?! Copperajah! Ferrothorn!
[Meanwhile, Raboot changes. After the blue light fades away, it's revealed that Raboot evolved into the Striker Pokémon: Cinderace.]
GGoh
Did Raboot…? [his eyes widened in shock and excitement] EVOLVED?!?! [smiles in excitement and determination] YES!!! Haha!
GSGoh's Rotom Phone
Cinderace, the Striker Pokémon. A Fire type. Cinderace uses Pyro Ball to create a soccer ball of fire that it kicks at its opponents, often leaving them with a burn.
GGoh
Now, Cinderace! Pyro Ball!
Cinder! [juggle kicks a pebble before setting it on fire.] Cin! Cin! Cinder! Cinderace! [kicks the Pyro Ball, hitting Milotic, defeating it, much to Oleana's surprise.]
OOleana
No… [shows a defeated face] No way…
GGoh
Cinderace, you were great! [gives Cinderace a high-five. Realizing that they're doing their routine like they did when it was a Scorbunny, Goh is happy and Cinderace gives its best friend a hug.] 'Kay, Ash, here we come!
The legendary sword and shield. They weren't objects. They were actually Pokémon.
Hey, Mewtwo, I really wanna battle you, too! If I can defeat the world's strongest Pokémon, I'd be one step closer to Pokémon Master!
So, Mewtwo? Will you battle us?
GGoh
Yeah, Mewtwo, will you?
[Mewtwo takes a look at both the determined faces of Ash and Goh. It smirks before making its decision.]
[Ash and Goh smile excitedly. They may work well together, but this battle will give them a run for their money...]
MMewtwo
Alright. Come at me with those dreams of yours!
[The title card comes up]
AGAsh, Goh & Chloe
[voiceover] To Train... [Chloe only] Or Not to Train!
[Goh and Chloe are walking to Vermilion City school on Goh's first day]
GGoh
So how come you never try to catch Pokémon?
GGoh
But I thought Yamper was your dad's Pokémon. I'm talking about a Pokémon who's your very own partner.
GGoh
Why would you say something like that?!
It feels like everybody decided I have to catch Pokémon simply because I'm a Professor's daughter. I kind of hate that.
It came up during an assignment I had about my dreams for the future.
Don't worry. Mom and I talked, and she said the day will come when I'll be able to decide for myself what path to take when it comes to Pokémon. So there's nothing to apologise for!
TTeacher
[off camera] Goh! Chloe!
[They turn back and see the teacher approaching them]
TTeacher
Morning, you two!
GCGoh & Chloe
Good morning to you, too!
GGoh
See, I told you I keep my promises!
GGoh
I promised I'd always come to school when there's a test.
TTeacher
Promises are there to be kept. Alright, see you in class! [Walks ahead]
I didn't know you had an agreement.
TTeacher
Oh! One thing! Make sure you remember to leave your Pokémon out in the garden.
GGoh
[looks at Sobble] Right...
[Ash and Pikachu arrive outside the school, out of breath]
Oh man... Yamper's gone without a trace!
[Ash sees the school]
Huh? Isn't that Chloe and Goh's school?
[Meanwhile, Goh has gone outside the school building. He is looking on his Rotom phone when he sees Chloe]
GGoh
What's the deal Chloe? [Puts away his Rotom Phone] Calling me out here during class...
[Yamper pokes his head out of the bush]
GGoh
Huh? It's Yamper. [Sees Eevee] Huh? Eevee?!
[softly] Quiet! Shh! Shh, Shh!
GGoh
[softly] Oh, sorry! What are you doing out here with an Eevee?
GGoh
Wow, Eevee is an amazing Pokemon who can evolve into one of eight different forms that have been discovered so far!
[surprised] Eight different forms? That's so... amazing!
GGoh
So... why are you hiding behind the hedge?
Some people are chasing Eevee.
[gasps, ducks down and speaks softly] Those people over there!
[Goh turns round]
[He discovers that the two assistants from the Eevee Evolution Lab have arrived to track down Eevee]
FAFemale Assistant
Where are you? Eevee!
MAMale Assistant
Eevee! You come out now!
GGoh
[not surprised] Yeah, you're right. Pretty suspicious.
EEevee
[questioning] Eevee?
[softly] You'll be just fine. I'm here to protect you, so don't worry.
EEevee
[questioning] Eevee?
[Goh turns to the two assistants from the Eevee Evolution Lab]
FAFemale Assistant
Eevee!
MAMale Assistant
Where are you?
GGoh
Don't worry. I'll take care of this somehow. Take Yamper and Eevee and make a break for it! [Runs to the assistants]
[The camera cuts to the two assistants as Goh approaches them]
GGoh
Something I can help with?
GGoh
Are you someone's parents?
FAFemale Assistant
Oh... Someone's parents?!
MAMale Assistant
Well, not quite...
[The assistants chuckle sheepishly]
GGoh
Why don't I call a teacher for you?
FAFemale Assistant
[nervously] No, don't do that!
MAMale Assistant
[nervously] We're good!
GGoh
You do know you're trespassing on school grounds.
BABoth Assistants
[groaned shocked with worry]
MAMale Assistant
[noticing Chloe behind the bush with Eevee] Huh?
Yamper, let's go! [Runs off with Eevee while Yamper follows]
MAMale Assistant
[points] Eevee!
FAFemale Assistant
[gasps]
[They spot Eevee in Chloe's arms]
MAMale Assistant
There you are!
[The two assistants start chasing after Chloe but then, Goh tackles them down]
Thanks, Goh! [Runs ahead]
Groo-Groo-Groo-Grookey! [I really want you to catch me, Goh!]
Come on! You really want the brainy twerp to catch you?
GGoh
Would you like that, Grookey?
This is no time for a translation!
No, stop! I was pulling your leg!
GGoh
[whips out his Pokéball] Grookey, let's go!
I call first dibs on you! [throws Rocket ball at Grookey]
[As both Pokéballs fly to Grookey, it swats the Rocket ball back to Jessie hitting her in the face, before catching itself into Goh's]
Grookey! [Allow me!] [catches itself sucessfully]
[Note: Many fans often claim that "Ash should have gotten Grookey because it is tradition that Ash catches at least one starter per series and that Grookey has the same personality as him." However, had Grookey been caught by Ash, it can be universally hated by fans for being a Rowlet ripoff (comic relief and using a special gimmick), a Bulbasaur ripoff (similar to Torterra and Snivy), a Bayleef ripoff if it only remained in its midstage or a Sceptile ripoff if it is intended to be the main ace. Also, because Ash is an official region Champion, had the writers continued giving Ash more starters, it will be seen as a permanent downgrade in Ash's skills. This is why the writers gave Goh all three Galar starters similar to Ash owning all three starters from Kanto, Johto and Unova.]
GGoh
Oh? You entered the World Coronation Series, right?
But I didn't get a message we could battle then.
That's because I had just entered and was in the Normal Class.
Awesome. Now you're in the Great Class. [Remember, to prevent cheating, trainers participating in the World Coronation Series can only challenge other trainers in the same Class]
Yes, you too, it seems. How has Farfetch'd been since then.
Really good. A little while back, we went to the Kalos region and we trained with Wikstrom.
Wow. You went to the Castle of Chivalry?
So you used Detect. But since this is a battle of strength, all I need is to strike that leek once and Farfetch'd goes down with it. You're not trained at all.
GGoh
If you say they're not trained, then tell us what it is that you think they're lacking?
Hey, I'm no Gym Leader. If you want answers, find them yourself. It's our turn. Now Gallade, use Close Combat.
Use Night Slash! Meet it head on!
[As the episode begins, Ash receives a letter from someone...]
GGoh
[nods his head] It says it's from Unova.
From Unova? [Sirfetch'd cuts open the letter for Ash with his leek]
Awesome! Thanks Sirfetch'd! [as he opens the letter] Wow, it's from Iris, buddy!
She's a travel buddy from when I traveled in Unova. [flashback reveals Ash, Iris and Cilan alongside Pikachu, Axew and Pansage] She's on a journey to become a Dragon Master. It says she wants an official battle with me.
She recently entered the World Coronation series and is already in the Great Class.
[A wild Onix that Goh is trying to catch is about to attack both Ash and Goh, when...]
GOGary Oak
Blastoise, Hydro Pump!
[Blastoise complies scaring away the Onix with Hydro Pump]
GOGary Oak
[stepping out from behind his Kanto starter] I was wondering who it was and it turns out to be Ashy-boy. [Note: HURRAY! NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN, GARY OAK! The fans sure missed you since you last appeared in Diamond and Pearl]
GOGary Oak
[gives Ash a friendly chuckle] I just said that for old time's sake. It's been a long time, Ash. Pikachu.
Pikachu! [Long time, no see, Gary.]
But what are you doing here? You were doing Pokémon research in the Sinnoh region, right?
GOGary Oak
[recalls his Blastoise] Those days are over. Now I'm on a long journey researching Pokémon all over the world. And in the middle of it, I came up with the goal that's brought me to Kanto.
Wait, but what goal? [Gary walks over to Goh]
GOGary Oak
But first, aren't you going to introduce us?
Oh, sorry. He's a research fellow at the Cerise Laboratory like me.
Welcome to the Celadon Gym. Nice to meet you. My name is Erika, the Gym Leader.
AGAsh, Goh and Chloe
Hi there, it's a pleasure to see you.
Thank you. [recognizes Ash] Oh my, don't I know you?
[a bit nervous] That's right, I'm Ash.
I recognize you now. Hi Ash! [cut to flashback where Ash rescued her Gloom from the fire] You helped rescue all the Pokémon after the Gym caught fire. I want to thank you again. You did a really wonderful thing!
GGoh
Ash, you really did that? [It does hint that neither Ash nor Erika were proud of making a bad first impression of each other since they don't mention the issues that caused the Celadon Gym to get caught on fire to Goh or Chloe]
[Goh has decided to decorate flowers on Pinsir to make Heracross and Pinsir a happy couple, only to attract the attention of Erika]
A happy couple?! [starts to get mad. Don't you remember what you did wrong in the original series when you acted like that?!] Could it be you want to use Pokémon flower arranging for romance?!
GGoh
[getting nervous] Uhhh...well, it's just that... [in his mind] Am I doing this for the wrong reasons?!
[a brief stare down later]
[getting cheerful again...whew] I think that's wonderful! A trainer would want to see their Pokémon be happy! I insist that you two allow me to help you out!
[Both Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Toxtricity's Discharge attacks cancel each other out]
We're in the middle of a rehearsal, so no one is allowed inside.
GGoh
But hold on, isn't this a gym?
It's our gym, it's our stage. Spikemuth Gym. I'm the Gym Leader here, a real genius with Dark types. Mournful Piers is what the fans call me! Now meet the band! On backing vocals, Obstagoon! [Obstagoon screams like the band members of KISS] On drums, Rillaboom! On guitar, Toxtricity (Amped form)! On bass, Toxtricity (Low-key form)!
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