
Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shock Team Rocket, but the other Pokémon attack, forcing Pikachu to dodge.Īs Dawn watches angrily, she notices Piplup and decides to help out, Piplup firing Bubble Beam to clear the way as they shield Pikachu. Jessie and James step out as well with Wobbuffet and Mime Jr. Meowth steps out, the talking ability shocking Dawn as she checks her Pokédex. Pikachu runs away, but a Seviper, Dustox, and Cacnea cut him off, surrounding the injured Pokémon. Dawn realizes that this Pikachu must already have a Trainer. The Poké Ball opens and tries to pull Pikachu in, but the energy field dissipates, sending the Poké Ball back to Dawn. Pikachu scratches his head in apologetic embarrassment, as Dawn is furious at losing her bike, throwing the Poké Ball.

Piplup follows up with Peck, but Pikachu launches another Thunderbolt to overpower Piplup, sending him flying backwards into Dawn's bike, roasting it in the same manner as Misty's and May's bikes. Despite being exhausted, Pikachu manages to use Thunderbolt to negate the attack. Although the type disadvantage is present, Piplup is willing to take a shot, firing off Bubble Beam. A Pikachu, which belongs to Ash, stumbles out from behind the bush, collapsing from exhaustion as Dawn checks her Pokédex. Piplup hears the bushes rustling nearby as Dawn turns to the source. Dawn mentions that she can make mistakes just like Piplup, which does not sit well with the Pokémon. Dawn sinks to her knees in defeat as Piplup consoles her this time. Dawn fumbles for a Poké Ball, but by the time she gets it ready, Burmy has already gone. Dawn remarks on Burmy speed, but Piplup still frantically points to Burmy. Dawn applauds Piplup's efforts, but Piplup frantically points to Burmy scrambling to put its Plant Cloak back together. The attack removes Burmy's Plant Cloak and causes it to fall off the branch. Piplup leaps out of the basket and launches a Bubble Beam right away. Dawn soon spots a Burmy hanging off a branch and checks it with her Pokédex. Piplup is upset at failing, but Dawn cheers him up.ĭawn returns to her bike, with Piplup riding in the front basket, as she maps out her plan to become a Pokémon Coordinator, starting with participating in the Jubilife Contest. Dawn rushes forward to grab her Piplup, but Buneary bounces off her head and runs away. Piplup follows up with Peck, but Buneary jumps aside and uses Dizzy Punch to defeat Piplup in one shot. She is psyched at calling her first attack, but Buneary jumps up to dodge.

She knows that weakening it in battle will make it easier to catch, so she sends Piplup into battle, opening with Bubble Beam. A wild Buneary pops out of the grass and she scrambles to check it with her Pokédex. As they sit and watch the clouds, Dawn decides to catch her first Pokémon. While cycling on Route 202, Dawn decides to take a break in a grassy field, calling Piplup out to join her.
