Paul quotes from Pokémon

"Lame-o's."

Well done. That Stone Edge got my attention alright. So...PIN MISSILE!

[recalls his defeated Gyarados] Not too shabby.

[baffled that Ash and Gengar are struggling in their battle against Paul and his Metagross, similar to the issue Ash had throughout the Diamond and Pearl series] And you're one of the Masters Eight? If I'm giving you a tough time, there's no chance you'll win the tournament! Use Meteor Mash!

[voiceover] When Pokémon Worlds Collide!

Now go! Poké Ball! [Throws a Poké Ball which hits one of the Starly which manages to get away from being captured. The ball lands back in Paul's hand]

Starly, over here. [Stops when he sees Paul]

Starly. [Right.] [Sits on Ash's left shoulder]

Huh?

I'll thank you and your Starly to stay out of my way.

I didn't know anyone was out here but us. Really.

It must have been his Elekid that launched that electric attack.

Anyway, I've got a question for you. You haven't seen a girl with a Pikachu around here, have you?

No. You really think that Starly's good enough?

Huh?

Starly? [Say what?]

I watched you catch it. Don't you think you'd be a lot better off catching the best one you can?

You can tell which one's the strongest?

Of course. Look. [Throws three Poké Balls, each one containing a Starly]

Starly! [There's your proof!]

You got three of them?

You must know you can scan Pokémon you catch with your Pokédex to check out what moves they can use, and that's just what I do. [Scans his three Starly with a black Pokédex] I figure if you do that from the beginning, it saves you a whole bunch of grief in the long run. OK, let's check out Aerial Ace. And the big winner is... [Returns all of his Starly, puts one away and speaks to the other two] Take a hike. I don't need you. [Releases the two Starly that he does not need anymore, thus making them wild Pokémon once again]

Starly! [Fine by us] [They fly away]

That's sure a weird way to treat Pokémon.

Hey, the only attacks those two knew were Tackle and Sand Attack, so they wouldn't be much use anyway.

Know what I think? Any Pokémon can be strong if you train them.

Hm.

What are you laughing at?

You'll find out. So, want a battle?

Sure, let's do it.

We'll use three Pokémon.

Ah!

Three on three is the best way to see what type of Pokémon a trainer is good at working with and what kind of balance they've got.

I know, but I've only got two.

Aipom. [Sorry.]

Starly. [You'll have to wait.]

You've got to be kidding. Talk about pathetic. [to Elekid] Elekid, let's get going.

Beep-beep. [Let's.] [Walks off with Paul]

Uh. [crossly] Man, I wish Pikachu was here.

Yes. Who are you?

The name's Paul. And from the looks for things, you must be Professor Rowan. I'm waiting for him.

[chuckles]

What's so funny?

That you want me to watch you lose.

[enraged] What?!

Okay, I’m out!

Pikachu

[at the same time] Pika, Pika!

[to Paul] You already battled Ash once. [Different Strokes for Different Blokes]. Why not stay and watch?

[glares at her blankly] Hmph.

Wha-what's wrong?

'What's wrong'? Who are you?

Excuse me, your rudeness, but we've met once before! The name's Dawn!

[beat] Don't remember.

YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY, DON'T YA?!

[runs in and restrains Dawn, preventing her from attacking Paul] Alright, come on, Dawn! Calm down!

[at the same time] Listen, mister! You nasty, insulting, spoiled brat! Apologize!

Chim? [Huh?]

You're out of here.

Chimchar! Char... [Wait! Please...]

Paul? So, that's the end of all that special training?

Yeah, that's right. What's the point?

Huh?

[Walking past Ash, Dawn and Brock] Obviously I need to get a new fire-type. [This is an obvious a foreshadow to his Magmar/Magmortar]

Huh?

Huh?

You're giving up Chimchar?

What happened to the two of you getting stronger together?

All of that progress, and you're throwing it away? [He, Ash and Dawn turn to Chimchar] Hm?

Oh...? [Walks sadly away from Ash and the others]

Pikachu

Pika, Pika... [He and Ash watch as Chimchar walks sadly away]

Hmm... [cheerfully] Hey, Chimchar, come with us!

Chim? [What do you want?]

[Looks back] Hm?!

Are you sure?

Of course. We'll have a blast and work hard!

Pikachu

Pika, Pika! [Come join the crew!]

Turtwig, Turtwig! [There's room for you here!]

The old saying goes - when one door closes, another door opens. Friends reach out to friends and a brand new opportunity is born. So, now with an invitation from our heroes to share their journey, just what lies in store for Chimchar?

[voiceover] Smells Like Team Spirit!

Chim?

Chimchar, come on.

Char?

Pikachu

Pika. Pika, Pika.

Turtwig.

You see, the way you give it all you got is awesome. I'd love working with a tough Pokémon like you.

Chim...

[To Ash and Chimchar] You deserve each other.

Char?

You're both pathetic.

Why, that's an awful thing to say, Paul!

Piplup, Piplup.

Just ignore him.

Huh?

Chimchar and I are going to show Paul just how wrong he can be.

Hmph.

Chim? [The camera cuts to Ash and then, back to Chimchar] Char...

[voiceover] Tears for Fears!

With the Eterna City Pokémon Contest and tag battle behind them, our heroes set their sights on Veilstone City and Ash's next gym battle.

Come on, Brock. Lunch ready yet?

[yells at Ash] IT'D BE DONE A LOT SOONER IF YOU'D HELP OUT A LITTLE!

Brock's right, you know. Do something. [Lays out the towel]

Fine. [Sends out his Pokémon] Hey, guys? Let's help them out!

Yeah!

Cool. Great idea. Let's go, everyone! [Sends out her Pokémon]

It's lunch for 12. [Sends out his Pokémon]

Now, spread it out nice and flat.

Hurry up. [Chimchar starts eating his food] We're way behind on training.

Chimchar? Hey, what's wrong? '[The camera cuts to him eating his soup at the table] You must be hungry. Go ahead and eat. [Pets Chimchar] Oh, man. No one makes a great lunch the way Brock does. [Eats some soup] Man, is this good!

He was right. You were pathetic.

It's Paul!

Sensational! A performance showcasing the power of battle and a nice dose of appeal!

Thanks a lot! Thanks for the applause!

What does he think he's doing?

You stopped our training. Get out!

It's Paul.

Huh? [Turns to Ash]

Gli? Gligar! [Runs to Ash, crying]

Are you all right? We were worried.

Gligar!

Hmm.

Turtwig.

Pikachu

Pika, Pika. [Hello, Electabuzz]

Electa. [Hello, you lot]

Did you have your Pastoria Gym Battle Challenge yet?

I can't imagine why a losing coordinator like you would have any concern about gym battles.

Huh?

Pikachu

Pika?

Paul, what did you mean?

I saw the Wallace Cup.

I entered the Wallace Cup cos Wallace, the contest master, asked me to. He thought it would help Buizel's battle skills.

Bui, Bui!

[Chuckles]

What's so funny?!

Remember the reason I entered the tag battle at Hearthome City?

Yeah.

Well, YOU gave ME a hard time, just because I did it to get my Pokémon in better shape for a real battle. BUT THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU PULLED AT THE WALLACE CUP! GET IT?!

WHAT DID YOU SAY?!

Pikachu

Pika, Pi!

Brock, I smell a fight coming on. [The camera pans right to Brock]

Hmm.

When I was in that tag battle, the only thing I was thinking about was trying to win it. The only thing YOU were thinking about was how you could power up your own Pokémon.

Well, the fact is, I did win it, but you weren't able to win the Wallace Cup now, were you? Another perfect example of just how strong you aren't.

[Growls]

You really think you'd be able to control that?

Who knows? I sure don't yet. But if anyone can, Chimchar can, no doubt.

Spoken just like a fool. Once you two figured out how to control that flame, we'll battle again.

Okay, Paul, it's a deal! [Note: Because of Ash's refusal to trigger and control Chimchar's Blaze and improve Chimchar through faith instead of through evolution and strength, he pays for neglecting this task later]

Okay, I did challenge Fantina and her Ghost-type Pokémon before, but she kept hittin' us with Hypnosis, and I couldn't do a thing about it. That is, until next time.

So now you think next time's the charm? All you have to do is keep hammering away, and all her Ghost-type Pokémon will fall over.

I'll win it! I happen to have faith in my Pokémon! And they've got faith in me, too. This time, it's different!

You're pathetic!

All right, we'll just show you what have we've got! Let's have a battle!

All you had to say is that you were using Chimchar's Blaze. That would have been enough.

I already told you! I don't mess around with Blaze!