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Titles and Airdates

Titles

  • United States The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!
  • Japan 電撃バトル!最後のバッジ!!
  • Japan Dengeki Battle! Saigo no Badge!!
  • Japan Electric Shock Battle! The Final Badge!!
  • Germany Ein Kampf um alles oder nichts!
  • France La huitième merveille du monde de Sinnoh
  • Spain ¡La octava maravilla del mundo de Sinnoh!
  • Sweden Sinnoh-världens åttonde underverk!
  • Italy L'ottava meraviglia del mondo di Sinnoh!
  • Mexico ¡La Octava Maravilla del Mundo Sinnoh!
  • Finland Sinnoh-maailman kahdeksas ihme!
  • Taiwan 電擊對戰!最後的徽章!!
  • Netherlands HET ACHTSTE WONDER VAN DE SINNOH WERELD!
  • Brazil A 8ª MARAVILHA DO MUNDO SINNOH!
  • Czechia Osmý div Sina!
  • Norway Sinnoh-verdenens åttende under!
  • Denmark Sinnoh-verdenens ottende vidunder!
  • South Korea 최후의 배지! 전진 VS 지우
  • Portugal A Oitava Maravilha de Sinnoh!
  • Russia Восьмое чудо мира Синно!

Airdates

Staff List

OP/ED List

サイコー・エブリディ!
The Greatest Everyday!
ドッチ~ニョ?(バージョン3)
Dotchi Nyo? (Variant 3)
포켓몬 Love Forever
Pokémon Love Forever
모든 게 궁금해
Curious About Everything
寶可夢點點名
Pokémon Roll Call
Screenplay
脚本
Storyboard
絵コンテ
Episode Director
演出
Animation Director
作画監督
Summary

English Official Summary

The moment for Ash to challenge Volkner for his eighth Gym Badge is finally here, and of course our hero is very excited. As the battle gets under way, Ash soon discovers just how good Volkner is when the Sunyshore Gym Leader takes an early lead. But Ash’s confidence and courage are unwavering. In the next matchup, Pikachu faces Volkner’s powerful Electivire—and much to Volkner’s surprise, Pikachu wins! With the score tied, Ash’s Infernape faces Volkner’s powerful Jolteon. Some speedy and hard-hitting Mach Punches from Infernape catch both the Gym Leader and his Pokémon by surprise, and Ash takes the lead! It comes down to Volkner’s Luxray versus Ash’s Infernape. It seems as if Infernape is going to go out of control when its Blaze Ability kicks in, and everyone is worried! But Ash’s faith in Infernape is unflappable, and Infernape calms down enough to listen to his commands. With a powerful display of force, Infernape defeats Luxray, allowing Ash to win his eighth Gym Badge, the Beacon Badge! Our heroes bid a fond farewell to Volkner and Flint, who promise to root for Ash in his next big challenge...because after winning eight Gym Badges, he’s headed for the Sinnoh League!

French Official Summary

Le combat de Sacha pour son huitième Badge d’Arène va commencer à Rivamar, et Tanguy promet à notre héros une bataille inoubliable.

German Official Summary

Der Kampf um den achten Orden steht für Ash unmittelbar bevor und Volkner verspricht, dass es für unseren Helden ein Kampf werden wird, wie er ihn noch nie erlebt hat!

Italian Official Summary

L'ottava Lotta in Palestra di Ash sta per iniziare. Corrado rappresenta per il nostro Eroe una sfida senza precedenti!

Portuguese Official Summary

O momento de Ash ganhar sua 8ª Insígnia de Ginásio de Volkner finalmente está ai, e é claro que nosso herói está totalmente empolgado. Na medida em que a batalha tem início, no entanto, Ash logo descobre o quanto Volkner é bom, e logo isso passa a não ser nada a favor de Volkner. Mas a confiança e a coragem de Ash são inabaláveis, e quando Pikachu enfrenta o poderoso Electivire de Volkner, para grande surpresa de Volkner, Pikachu vence! Com o empate, Infernape de Ash enfrenta o super poderoso Jolteon de Volkner, é claro, mas alguns Socos Rápidos ligeiros e poderosos pegam tanto o líder de ginásio como seus Pokémon de surpresa, e agora o placar está 2 a 1 a favor de Ash! Finalmente, com um Pokémon de cada lado, é Luxray de Volkner contra Infernape de Ash, E parece que Infernape vai perder o controle de sua habilidade Incandescer, preocupando a todos. mas a fé de Ash em Infernape é inabalável, e Infernape se acalma o suficiente para ouvir os comandos de Ash, e com uma poderosa exibição de força, derrota Luxray, permitindo a Ash ganhar a Insígnia Luminosa, sua 8ª Insígnia! Agora, indo para a Liga Sinnoh, nossos heróis se despedem carinhosamente de Volkner e Flint, e Liga Sinnoh, ai vão eles!

Finnish Official Summary

Ashin tilaisuus voittaa kahdeksas salimerkki Volknerilta on vihdoinkin käsillä ja sankarimme on tietenkin aivan täpinöissään. Ottelun edetessä Ashille kuitenkin selviää, miten hyvä Volkner oikeasti on, ja tilanne on pian yksi-nolla Volknerin hyväksi. Ashin itsevarmuus ja rohkeus eivät kuitenkaan horju ja kun Pikachu kohtaa Volknerin vahvan Electiviren, Volknerin suureksi yllätykseksi Pikachu voittaa! Tasoitettuaan tilanteen Ash heittää Infernapen Volknerin Jolteonia vastaan. Jolteon on tietenkin huippuvahva, mutta muutama nopea ja voimakas Mach Punch yllättävät niin salijohtajan kuin hänen Pokémoninsakin ja ottelu kääntyy Ashin eduksi kaksi-yksi! Lopulta molemmilla on enää yksi Pokémon jäljellä – Volknerin Luxray vastaan Ashin Infernape. Yllättäen Infernape tuntuu joutuvan aivan pois tolaltaan Roihu-kykynsä takia ja saa kaikki huolestumaan. Ash uskoo kuitenkin Infernapeen varauksetta ja se rauhoittuukin tarpeeksi kuunnellakseen Ashin käskyjä. Niinpä osoittaen suurta voimaa, se voittaa Luxrayn, ja Ash saa itselleen Beacon- merkin – KAHDEKSANNEN salimerkkinsä! Siispä sankarimme lähtevät seuraavaksi kohti Sinnoh-liigaa ja toivottavat sydämelliset hyvästit Volknerille ja Flintille. Sinnoh-liiga – täältä tullaan!

Spanish Latin America Official Summary

¡La largamente demorada Batalla de Gimnasio entre Ash y Volkner en Ciudad Marina está finalmente aquí! Volkner inicia con su intimidante Electivire, y Ash envía a Torterra, que es inmune a los movimientos de tipo Eléctrico, de modo que todos se sorprenden cuando Electivire lo derrota en poco tiempo. ¡Y Ash demuestra que también tiene sorpresas preparadas cuando Pikachu derriba a Electivire! El Infernape de Ash derrota al Jolteon de Volkner y luego se enfrenta a Luxray. Es una batalla reñida, pero cuando Infernape se encuentra herido, su Habilidad Llamarada se desata y comienza a perder el control. Sin embargo, la fe de Ash en sus Pokémon es suficiente para calmarlo y reclamar la victoria... ¡junto con su octava Medalla de Gimnasio! ¡Y así es como Ash se clasifica a la Liga Sinnoh!

Spanish Official Summary

Se acerca el combate de Ash por la octava Medalla de Gimnasio, y Lectro le reta a un desafío como nunca ha librado.

English Great Britian Official Summary

The moment for Ash to challenge Volkner for his eighth Gym Badge is finally here, and of course our hero is very excited. As the battle gets under way, Ash soon discovers just how good Volkner is when the Sunyshore Gym Leader takes an early lead. But Ash’s confidence and courage are unwavering. In the next matchup, Pikachu faces Volkner’s powerful Electivire—and much to Volkner’s surprise, Pikachu wins! With the score tied, Ash’s Infernape faces Volkner’s powerful Jolteon. Some speedy and hard-hitting Mach Punches from Infernape catch both the Gym Leader and his Pokémon by surprise, and Ash takes the lead! It comes down to Volkner’s Luxray versus Ash’s Infernape. It seems as if Infernape is going to go out of control when its Blaze Ability kicks in, and everyone is worried! But Ash’s faith in Infernape is unflappable, and Infernape calms down enough to listen to his commands. With a powerful display of force, Infernape defeats Luxray, allowing Ash to win his eighth Gym Badge, the Beacon Badge! Our heroes bid a fond farewell to Volkner and Flint, who promise to root for Ash in his next big challenge...because after winning eight Gym Badges, he’s headed for the Sinnoh League!

Russian Official Summary

Настал долгожданный момент битвы Эша с Волкнером. Однако Эш сразу же понимает, что поблажек ему не будет. Но Эш не привык сдаваться, и во второй схватке Пикачу с Элективаиром, Пикачу, к удивлению Волкнера, одерживает победу! После чего Инфернейп Эша сражается с Джолтеоном Волкнера и одерживает победу благодаря своим Маховым Ударам. Таким образом, Эш вырывается вперед! Последней парой становятся всё тот же Инфернейп и Лаксрей. Всё идет нормально, пока Инфернейп не перестает контролировать свою  способность, Пламя. Всем уже начинает казаться, что Эш потеряет Инфернейпа, но ему все же удается успокоить разбушевавшегося покемона, и Инфернейп одерживает победу, принося Эшу его восьмой значок. Теперь герои могут направляться к месту проведения Лиги Синно. Они прощаются с Флинтом и Волкнером. Впереди – только лига!

Dutch Official Summary

Eindelijk is het moment aangebroken waarop Ash zijn achtste Gym Badge kan winnen van Volkner en natuurlijk is onze held zeer opgewonden. Als het Gevecht aan de gang is echter, ontdekt Ash als snel hoe goed Volkner is en het is al snel een tegen nul voor Volkner. Maar het vertrouwen en de moed van Ash zijn onwankelbaar en als Pikachu tegenover Volkners krachtige Electivire staat, wint Pikachu, tot verbazing van Volkner. Bij een gelijke stand, staat de Infernape van Ash tegenover de Jolteon van Volkner die natuurlijk super sterk is, maar een paar snelle en krachtige Mach Slagen verrassen zowel de Gym Leader als zijn Pokémon en nu staat het twee tegen een voor Ash. Uiteindelijk, met nog een Pokémon over aan beide zijden, wordt het Volkners Luxray tegen de Infernape van Ash, totdat het lijkt alsof Infernape buiten zinnen raakt met zijn Vaardigheid Vlamgloed, tot grote ongerustheid van iedereen. Het vertrouwen van Ash in Infernape is echter oneindig en Infernape kalmeert genoeg om te luisteren naar de bevelen van Ash. Met een krachtig machtsvertoon verslaat hij Luxray, zodat Ash de Beacon Badge, zijn achtste Badge wint! Nu gaan onze helden op naar de Sinnoh League. Ze zeggen Volkner en Flint gedag en het is Sinnoh League, we komen eraan!

Norwegian Official Summary

Øyeblikket hvor Ash kan vinne sin åttende Gym Badge fra Volkner er endelig her, og selvsagt er vår helt veldig gira. Men når kampen kommer igang, oppdager Ash snart hvor god Volkner er, og det er snart en-null i Volkners favør. Men selvtilliten og motet til Ash er urokkelig, og når Pikachu møter Volkners mektige Electivire, til Volkners store overraskelse; vinner Pikachu! Stillingen er uavgjort når Ash sin Infernape møter Volkners Joelton – superkraftfull, så klart, men noen raske og kraftige Mach Punches gir både Gym-lederen og hans Pokémon en overraskelse, og nå er stillingen to-en i Ash sin favør! Endelig, med en Pokémon igjen på begge sider, er det Volkners Luxray mot Ash sin Infernape, til det virker som om Infernape skal komme ut av kontroll med Flammehav evnen sin, og alle er bekymret. Men Ash sin tillit til Infernape er fjellstø, og Infernape roer seg nok til å høre på Ash sine kommandoer, og med en mektig maktoppvisning slår den Luxray, og Ash vinner Beacon Badge – hans åttende Badge! Nå, på vei mot Sinnoh League, sier våre helter varmt farvel til Volkner og Flint, og Sinnoh League; her kommer de!

Swedish Official Summary

Det har äntligen blivit dags för Ash att vinna sin åttonde Gym Badge från Volkner, och självklart ser vår hjälte fram emot det med stora förhoppningar. Men när striden sätter igång upptäcker Ash snart hur duktig Volkner verkligen är, och snart är ställningen ett noll till Volkners fördel. Men Ashs självförtroende och mod sviker aldrig, och när Pikachu står inför Volkners kraftfulla Electivire vinner Pikachu – till Volkners stora förvåning! Med poängställningen utjämnad står Ashs Infernape inför Volkners Jolteon – som självklart är enormt kraftfull. Men med några snabba och kraftfulla Mach Punch överraskas både Gym-ledaren och hans Pokémon, och plötsligt står det två ett till Ashs fördel! Slutligen, med en Pokémon kvar för endera sida ställs Volkners Luxray mot Ashs Infernape tills det verkar som om Infernape ska förlora kontrollen över sin förmåga Eldhav, vilket gör alla oroliga. Men Ash har en orubblig tilltro till Infernape och till slut lugnar den ner sig tillräckligt för att lyssna till Ashs kommandon. Med en enorm kraftsamling bekämpar den Luxray och Ash vinner sin Beacon Badge – hans ÅTTONDE Badge! Våra hjältar tar ett kärt farväl av Volkner och Flint, och sedan är det Sinnoh Ligan nästa – nu är de på väg!

Danish Official Summary

Nu er tidspunktet omsider kommet, hvor Ash skal vinde sit 8. Sal Badge fra Volkner, og vores helt er selvfølgelig helt oppe at køre. Da kampen går i gang står det dog hurtigt klart, præcis hvor god Volkner egentlig er, og snart står det et-nul til Volkner. Men Ash’ mod og selvtillid vakler ikke, og da Pikachu er oppe mod Volkners stærke Electivire, vinder Pikachu til Volkners store overraskelse! Nu står det lige, og Ash’ Infernape står over for Volkners Jolteon, som naturligvis er superstærk, men et hurtigt og kraftfuldt Match Punch eller to falder som en overraskelse for både Sal-lederen og hans Pokémon, og nu står det så 2-1 til Ash! Til slut, da der er én Pokémon tilbage på hver side, står Volkners Luxray over for Ash’ Infernape. På et tidspunkt synes Infernape næsten at være ustyrlig med sin Ildhav evne, til alles store bekymring. Men Ash’ tiltro til Infernape er urokkelig, og da Infernape falder tilstrækkeligt meget ned til at kunne lytte til Ash’ ordrer, overvinder den Luxray, så Ash vinder et Beacon Badge..hans ottende Badge! Nu tager vores helte hjerteligt afsked med Volkner og Flint og begiver sig på vej. Sinnoh-liga  – her kommer de!

Characters

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  • United States Ash Ketchum
  • Japan サトシ
  • Japan Satoshi
  • Japan Satoshi
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  • United States Ash's Pikachu
  • Japan サトシのピカチュウ
  • Japan Satoshi no Pikachu
  • Japan Satoshi's Pikachu
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  • United States Brock
  • Japan タケシ
  • Japan Takeshi
  • Japan Takeshi
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  • United States Meowth
  • Japan ニャース
  • Japan Nyarth
  • Japan Nyarth
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  • United States Jessie
  • Japan ムサシ
  • Japan Musashi
  • Japan Musashi
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  • United States James
  • Japan コジロウ
  • Japan Kojirō
  • Japan Kojiro
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  • United States Dawn
  • Japan ヒカリ
  • Japan Hikari
  • Japan Hikari
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  • United States Ash's Chimchar
  • Japan サトシのヒコザル
  • Japan Satoshi no Hikozaru
  • Japan Satoshi's Hikozaru
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  • United States Dawn's Piplup
  • Japan ヒカリのポッチャマ
  • Japan Hikari no Pochama
  • Japan Hikari's Pochama
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  • United States Dawn's Buneary
  • Japan ヒカリのミミロル
  • Japan Hikari no Mimirol
  • Japan Hikari's Mimirol
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  • United States Barry's Empoleon
  • Japan ジュンのエンペルト
  • Japan Jun no Emperte
  • Japan Jun's Emperte
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  • United States Flint
  • Japan オーバ
  • Japan Ōba
  • Japan Oba
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  • United States Ash's Monferno
  • Japan サトシのモウカザル
  • Japan Satoshi no Moukazaru
  • Japan Satoshi's Moukazaru
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  • United States Ash's Torterra
  • Japan サトシのドダイトス
  • Japan Satoshi no Dodaitose
  • Japan Satoshi's Dodaitose
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  • United States Ash's Infernape
  • Japan サトシのゴウカザル
  • Japan Satoshi no Goukazaru
  • Japan Satoshi's Goukazaru
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  • United States Volkner
  • Japan デンジ
  • Japan Denji
  • Japan Denji
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  • United States Volkner's Luxray
  • Japan デンジのレントラー
  • Japan Denji no Rentorar
  • Japan Denji's Rentorar
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  • United States Volkner's Jolteon
  • Japan デンジのサンダース
  • Japan Denji no Thunders
  • Japan Denji's Thunders
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  • United States Volkner's Electivire
  • Japan デンジのエレキブル
  • Japan Denji no Elekible
  • Japan Denji's Elekible
00:00

Culture Reference

Storyboards for this episode are done by Hiroyuki Yamada (山田浩之).

Click here to view the Imageboard thread with all the storyboard pictures from this episode.

Used with permission of Sunyshore (http://www.sunyshore.com/)
00:32

Script Error

Denji in the Japanese version apologizes to Satoshi for having to make him wait for their rematch battle. In the English dub, doesn't apologize.

Volkner: Welcome back. Today's a great day for a battle, so let's give it all we've got, agreed?
Denji: Satoshi-kun, I'm sorry for making you wait.
(デンジ): サトシ君 待たせてしまったな。
06:07

Script Error

The English dub removed an extra line where Satoshi told himself to calm down a bit during the battle.

Ash: Okay, it'll be all right.
Satoshi: It's fine. Calm down.
(サトシ): 大丈夫だ。 落ち着け。
08:25

Script Error

The English dub implies that James had to use the back door at his house all the time, something that the Japanese original did not state. Musashi and Nyarth both say it will be easy to get in that way in the Japanese version but in the English dub they state that the tower is their home now.

Character English Translation Japanese
James Let's try the back door. Works at home. All right, this time we'll enter from the back entrance. よし 今度は この裏口からだ。
Jessie And for now this is our home. Let's do this with ease. サクサクっといくわよ。
Meowth No prob. Home sweet home. Leave it to me! 任しとけなのニャ。

08:33

Script Error

In the Japanese original, Nyarth specifically identifies the new defense that Denji added to the door as an electromagnetic barrier. Meowth in the English dub doesn't state that.

Nyarth in the Japanese version also made a pun off of Denji's (デンジ) name as the word denji (電磁) means electromagnetic and the barrier was setup to protect the tower against 'danger'.

Meowth: You think a guy trying to conserve energy wouldn't be wasting watts on us.
Nyarth: An electromagnetic barrier... It's like Denji to put up something against denj-er.
(ニャース): デンジだけに電磁バリアが はってあるのニャ…。
10:22

Script Error

Musashi complains that her hair is ruined in the Japanese version but in the English dub Jessie states that she doesn't like getting perms.

Jessie: If I'm going to get my hair done, I don't want a perm.
Musashi: Geez, my hair is ruined...
(ムサシ): あ~ん…もう髪が台なしだわ。
12:29

Culture Reference

As Team Rocket enters the control room, the background sound effects are the Tricorder sounds from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
15:11

Script Error

Two background lines were removed in the English dub that were originally in the Japanese version while Nyarth and Kojiro were pressing buttons on the control panel.

Kojiro: Maybe it's this one...? Kojiro: Hey, uh...!
15:30

Script Error

Musashi is concerned about her hair being ruined again in the Japanese original but Jessie just accepts it as a cheap alternative to a beauty parlor in the English dub. James also makes a comment that his beauty parlor appointment isn't till next week while Kojiro was sulking that everything turns out bad for them. Meowth then tells the other two that he's setup appointments for them at the mental institution instead whereas Nyarth finally gives up on trying to steal the tower.

Character English Translation Japanese
Jessie It's cheaper than a beauty parlor. Ah, my hair again...! あ~ また髪が!
James My appointment's not 'til next week. Why does this happen?! 何で こうなるんだよ!
Meowth Well, I just made you both appointments for the rubber room. I'm tired of trying to get this tower... もうタワーのゲットは こりごりなのニャ。

16:20

Script Error

Oba in the Japanese version knows very definitely that Blaze was activated. Flint in the English dub shows a bit of doubt when he sees the ability activate.

Flint: That's got to be Blaze,
Oba: How cool, that's Blaze!
(オーバ): すっげえ ありゃ モウカだな。
09:59

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Satoshi-centered Commercial Intro Eyecatch with Satoshi, Pikachu, Takeshi and Hikari.

Hikari-centered Commercial Return Eyecatch with Hikari, Pochama, Satoshi and Takeshi.
Episode Music Regions
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Japanese Music:

Time Track Notes
Japan 00:00 1997-1998-M01 ~オープニング~
Japanese (Romanized): ~Opening~
Japanese (TL): ~Opening~
The second part of the music plays as the group returns to Nagisa City and is at the gym.
Japan 01:17 サイコー・エブリディ!
Japanese (Romanized): Saikou Everyday!
Japanese (TL): The Greatest Everyday!
Opening Theme for Japanese Version
Japan 02:44 2006-2010(DP)-Subtitle Diamond & Pearl Title Card
Japan 02:54 1997-1998-M26 ロケット団隠密作戦
Japanese (Romanized): Rocket-dan Onmitsu Sakusen
Japanese (TL): The Rocket Gang's Secret Schemes
Rocket Gang plots to steal the Nagisa Tower again.
Japan 03:25 1999-2001-M17 戦闘!ライバル
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Rival
Japanese (TL): Fight! Rival
Satoshi sends out Dodaitose and battles Denji's Elekible.
Japan 05:04 Movie 2 BGM - A Prophecy Restated Movie 2 BGM - Takeshi and Oba discuss Denji's battle foresight.
Japan 06:06 1997-1998-M15 襲撃!
Japanese (Romanized): Shūgeki!
Japanese (TL): Attack!
Pikachu begins its battle with a Quick Attack.
Japan 07:05 乱れ飛ぶモンスターボール
Japanese (Romanized): Midaretobu Monster Ball
Japanese (TL): Wildly Flying Monster Balls
Movie 1 BGM - Elekible uses its Motor Drive Ability.
Japan 08:42 サトシ戦いの決意
Japanese (Romanized): Satoshi tatakai no ketsui
Japanese (TL): Satoshi's Battle Resolve
Movie 1 BGM - The first part of the music plays as Satoshi cheers at Pikachu's win.
Japan 09:32 逆襲のはじまり
Japanese (Romanized): Gyuakushū no hajimari
Japanese (TL): The Counterattack Begins
Movie 1 BGM - Denji uses Thunders next, with Satoshi sending out Goukazaru. The music overlaps the Eyecatch Break.
Japan 10:05 2006-2010(DP)-M21 210ばんどうろ(昼)
Japanese (Romanized): 210-ban dōro (hiru)
Japanese (TL): Route 210 (Day)
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Japan 10:16 2006-2010(DP)-Eyecatch C Eyecatch Return
Japan 10:29 1997-1998-M79 ラストバトル(VSライバル)
Japanese (Romanized): Last Battle (VS Rival)
Japanese (TL): Last Battle (VS Rival)
Goukazaru falls down from Thunders' 100,000 Volts.
Japan 11:49 1997-1998-M14 Rocket-Powered Disaster! Denji sends out Rentorar.
Japan 13:16 Movie 11 BGM - Shaymin's Fever Movie 11 BGM - Pikachu is knocked out by Rentorar.
Japan 14:22 2006-2010(DP)-M23 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Gym Leader
Japanese (TL): Fight! Gym Leader
Satoshi sends out Goukazaru again.
Japan 17:17 1999-2001-M08 Cause For Alarm Goukazaru's Blaze is activated.
Japan 19:20 サイコー・エブリディ!
Japanese (Romanized): Saikou Everyday!
Japanese (TL): The Greatest Everyday!
Goukazaru is encouraged by Satoshi's words.
Japan 21:22 Movie 2 Short - Final Farewell The group starts leaving Nagisa City for Suzuran Island, venue of the Shinou League.
Japan 21:54 ドッチ~ニョ?
Japanese (Romanized): Dotchi~nyo?
Japanese (TL): Which one~ is it?
Ending Theme for Japanese Version
Japan 23:14 ファンファーレ
Japanese (TL): Fanfare
Movie 8 BGM - Professor Okido's Great Pokémon Examination
Japan 23:20 舞踏会
Japanese (Romanized): Butou Kai
Japanese (TL): Ballroom Dance
Movie 8 BGM - Professor Okido asks a question about Caterpie.
Japan 24:14 2006-2010(DP)-M05 ~君のそばで(ヒカリのテーマ)~ (BONUS-TRACK)
Japanese (Romanized): Kimi no soba de (Hikari no Theme)
Japanese (TL): By Your Side (Hikari's Theme)
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Japan 24:44 ハイタッチ!(インストバージョン)
Japanese (TL): High Touch! (Instrumental Version)
Sponsor Message

Dub Music:

Time Track Notes
United States 00:00 1997-1998-M01 ~オープニング~
Japanese (Romanized): ~Opening~
Japanese (TL): ~Opening~
Ash is preparing for his gym battle with Volkner
United States 01:17 We Will Carry On English opening
United States 02:06 1997-1998-M26 ロケット団隠密作戦
Japanese (Romanized): Rocket-dan Onmitsu Sakusen
Japanese (TL): The Rocket Gang's Secret Schemes
Team rocket want to steal Sunnyshore tower again
United States 02:36 1999-2001-M17 戦闘!ライバル
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Rival
Japanese (TL): Fight! Rival
Torterra VS Electivire
United States 05:17 1997-1998-M15 襲撃!
Japanese (Romanized): Shūgeki!
Japanese (TL): Attack!
Pikachu uses quick attack
United States 08:44 逆襲のはじまり
Japanese (Romanized): Gyuakushū no hajimari
Japanese (TL): The Counterattack Begins
Volkner sends out Jolteon
United States 13:11 2006-2010(DP)-M23 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Gym Leader
Japanese (TL): Fight! Gym Leader
Ash sends out Infernape again
United States 16:07 1999-2001-M08 Cause For Alarm Infernape's Blaze activates
United States 20:46 We Will Carry On English ending

Music Statistics:

Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 24
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 9
07 May 2010 09:37 AM
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New episode title(s) has/have been added to the database. Title: 電撃バトル!最後のバッジ!!/Dengeki Battle! Saigo no Badge!!. Please comment below! Thanks, your friendly PM.Net AnimeBot
27 May 2010 11:35 AM
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I saw the preview.....this is gonna be a great battle
can't wait
Last edited 27 May 2010 11:35 AM by RemRem
03 Jun 2010 06:32 AM
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Just as the title says, it was a shocking battle. I was quite surprised at first when Dodaitose was quickly knocked out by Elekible. And Goukazaru was finally able to control its blaze ability. This is by far the best gym battle ever.
Last edited 03 Jun 2010 06:40 AM by ralts03
03 Jun 2010 06:34 AM
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I loved this episode. I know everyone had been waiting for this final gym battle for ages and it certainly lived up to its expectations. Denji fought well and Oba seemed to think he would win over Satoshi.

It was also nice to see that Pikachu and Infernape were now pretty powerful opponents. Mach Punch was pretty cool against Jolteon.
22 Jul 2010 06:09 PM
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epic battle
06 Nov 2010 06:42 PM
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The music changes, especially Saikou Everyday being removed really killed the epicness of this battle at the end. It's amazing how much music plays in an episodes feel. Added the dub edits for this episode.

Dub edits: http://www.pocketmonsters.net/episodes/1097#Edits
Last edited 06 Nov 2010 06:43 PM by Sunain
21 Nov 2010 01:28 PM
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I really liked this episode, especially the last part, when the lights stopped working in the gym. It made it feel like a serious Pokémon battle, like the emphasis was just on Luxray and Infernape.
The scene looked really cool when Infernape used Flamethrower in the dark and just barely missed Luxray. That battle was really unforgettable, as well as the fact that Infernape activated Blaze. That looked really cool.