Home / Episode Guide / Clash of the Connoisseurs!ポケモンソムリエ対決!テイスティングバトル!!Pokémon Sommelier Showdown! A Tasting Battle!!
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Titles

  • United States Clash of the Connoisseurs!
  • Japan ポケモンソムリエ対決!テイスティングバトル!!
  • Japan Pokémon Sommelier taiketsu! Tasting battle!!
  • Japan Pokémon Sommelier Showdown! A Tasting Battle!!
  • Germany Wettstreit unter Kennern!
  • France Le duel des Connaisseurs !
  • Spain ¡Conflicto entre Sibaritas!
  • Sweden Kännarnas sammandrabbning!
  • Italy Scontro tra Intenditori!
  • Mexico ¡Furia de conocedores!
  • Finland Tuntijoiden taisto!
  • Taiwan 神奇寶貝酒侍對決!品評對戰!!
  • Netherlands Botsing tussen de Deskundigen!
  • Brazil Os especialistas se enfrentam!
  • Norway Kjennere braker sammen!
  • Denmark Den store Kender-kamp!
  • South Korea 포켓몬소믈리에 대결! 맛보기 시합!
  • Portugal Confronto de Peritos!
  • Russia Столкновение ценителей!

Airdates

Staff List

OP/ED List

ベストウイッシュ!
Best Wishes!
みてみて☆こっちっち
Mitemite kotchitchi
무지개 저편
Beyond the Rainbow
寶可夢點點名
Pokémon Roll Call
แบมือ
Open your Hand
Episode Actors Regions

Japanese:

Japan 三間雅文 (Masafumi Mima) Voice Director

Japan 松本梨香 (Rica Matsumoto) Satoshi
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Satoshi's Pikachu
Japan 宮野真守 (Mamoru Miyano) Dent
Japan 悠木碧 (Aoi Yūki) Iris
Japan 津田美波 (Minami Tsuda) Iris' Kibago
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Pinot Noir's Choroneko
Japan 三木眞一郎 (Shin-ichiro Miki) Dent's Iwapalace
Japan 西村ちなみ (Chinami Nishimura) Momotchi's Tamagetake
Japan 藤村知可 (Chika Fujimura) Joy (Isshu Region)
Japan 勝杏里 (Anri Katsu) Pinot Noir
Japan 葉山いくみ (Hayama Ikumi) Cabernet
Japan 佐藤健輔 (Kensuke Sato) Hattori
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Narration
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Satoshi's Isshu Pokémon Zukan Uncredited
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Hattori's Butler Uncredited
Japan 津田美波 (Minami Tsuda) Momotchi Uncredited

Recording Studio
Aoi Studio
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English:

United States Tom Wayland Voice Director
United States Lisa Ortiz Voice Director

United States Sarah Natochenny Ash Ketchum
United States Eileen Stevens Iris
United States Jason Griffith Cilan
United States Rodger Parsons Narrator
United States Eli James Marigold's Foongus
United States Emily Bauer Jenness Marigold
United States Emily Bauer Jenness Deerling
United States Michele Knotz Petilil
United States Michele Knotz Whimsicott
United States Michele Knotz Minccino
United States Suzy Myers Burgundy
United States Lisa Ortiz Blitzle
United States Mike Pollock Mr. Hatterly's Butler
United States Tyler Bunch Ricard Nouveau
United States Kayzie Rogers Iris' Axew
United States Kayzie Rogers Frillish
United States Kayzie Rogers Lillipup
United States Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld Nurse Joy (Unova)
United States Erica Schroeder Ricard Nouveau's Purrloin
United States Marc Thompson Mr. Hatterly
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Unova Pokédex
United States Tom Wayland Cilan's Crustle
United States Tom Wayland Patrat

Recording Studio
DuArt Media Services
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Screenplay
脚本
Storyboard
絵コンテ
Episode Director
演出
Animation Director
作画監督
Summary

English Official Summary

As they’re making plans to head to Opelucid City for Ash’s next Gym battle, our heroes learn from Nurse Joy that the Gym is closed! While they’re wondering what to do next, a limousine pulls up and a rather imposing man emerges, asking for Cilan. When Cilan introduces himself, he is quite forcefully “invited” to the home of a wealthy man named Mr. Hatterly—and Ash, Iris, and Cilan are all thrown into the limo to make the trip! Mr. Hatterly has decided that it’s time for his young daughter Marigold to have her first Pokémon, and he’s enlisted the aid of two A-class Connoisseurs: Cilan and Ricard Nouveau. Mr. Hatterly wants them to pit their expertise against each other to decide which Pokémon is best for Marigold, and the Connoisseur competition begins... ...and is quickly crashed by Cilan’s rival Burgundy, who’s disguised herself as an S-class Connoisseur, the best of the best! But after “Fauxgundy” makes a bad guess about which Pokémon is Marigold’s favorite, Cilan and Ricard quickly unmask her and send her on her way. Ricard thinks Petilil is the perfect match for the little girl, and her father agrees—but Cilan is convinced that Marigold has already bonded with one of the other Pokémon who live in her father’s garden, and he puts his sharp nose to work figuring out which one. Mr. Hatterly suggests they have a battle to settle their disagreement, and whoever wins gets to make the decision. Cilan’s Crustle defeats Ricard’s Purrloin, and Cilan reveals his choice: with some help from Ash and Iris, he’s tracked down Marigold’s friend Foongus! She’s utterly delighted with the decision, and Cilan is declared the winner of the Connoisseur competition. Mr. Hatterly’s butler recommends that our heroes head to Virbank City for Ash’s next Gym battle. Cilan excitedly seconds that suggestion, and they’re off!

French Official Summary

Nos héros se dirigent vers Janusia et le prochain combat d'Arène de Sacha mais, à la grande déception de ce dernier, l'Infirmière Joëlle les informe que l'Arène est fermée. C'est à ce moment-là que surgit une énorme limousine. Un homme bien vêtu en sort et demande à parler à Rachid. Il jette ensuite le jeune Connaisseur et ses amis dans la limousine, qui démarre ! Il s'avère que cet homme est un majordome qui travaille pour un homme très riche du nom de Monsieur Germain. Monsieur Germain a une petite fille nommée Maryline, et il a décidé qu'il était temps pour elle d'avoir son premier Pokémon. Dans ce but, Monsieur Germain a recruté Rachid, un Connaisseur de Classe A, et Richard Splendide, également Connaisseur de Classe A. Il désire connaître leur avis quant au Pokémon idéal pour la petite Maryline. Mais les Connaisseurs ne sont pas d'accord. Quand les esprits commencent à s'échauffer, Monsieur Germain leur suggère de régler leur désaccord grâce à un combat Pokémon. Au cours de la discussion, Maryline semble plutôt mal à l'aise. Richard Splendide a un avis bien arrêté sur le Pokémon qui lui conviendrait ; il en est de même pour Bérénice qui, déguisée, se fait rapidement expulser parce qu’elle n’est que Connaisseuse de Classe C. Rachid découvre très vite que Maryline a, en secret, déjà établi des liens puissants avec un Trompignon vivant dans le jardin. Rachid remporte le combat et recommande fortement Trompignon, à la grande joie de Maryline. Nos héros disent au revoir à tout le monde et, sur le conseil du majordome, se dirigent vers l’Arène de la ville d’Ondes-sur-Mer.

German Official Summary

Als unsere Helden gerade nach Twindrake City zu Ashs nächstem Arena-Kampf aufbrechen wollen, erfahren sie von Schwester Joy, dass die Arena bis auf Weiteres geschlossen ist, was Ash überhaupt nicht gefällt. Plötzlich hält eine riesige Limousine neben ihnen, aus der ein gut gekleideter Mann steigt, der, wie sich herausstellt, auf der Suche nach Benny ist. Ohne lange zu fackeln werden unsere Freunde von ihm in die Limousine befördert, die sich umgehend in Bewegung setzt! Unsere Helden erfahren, dass der gut gekleidete Mann der Butler von Herrn Hutmacher ist, der sehr wohlhabend sein soll. Herr Hutmacher hat eine kleine Tochter, Marieluise. und als ihr Vater ist er der Meinung, dass die Zeit für ihr erstes Pokémon nun gekommen sei. Aus diesem Grund bittet Herr Hutmacher sowohl den A-Klasse-Kenner Benny als auch Richard, der ebenfalls ein A-Klasse-Kenner ist, um ihre Hilfe. Als Experten auf dem Gebiet sollen sie entscheiden, welches Pokémon für Marieluise das Beste ist. Der Kenner-Wettstreit beginnt. Als sich jedoch die Stimmung zwischen Benny und Richard mehr und mehr aufheizt, schlägt Herr Hutmacher ihnen vor, ihre Meinungsverschiedenheiten durch einen Kampf zu beizulegen. Marieluise scheint dieses Arrangement eher nervös und unglücklich zu machen. Während sich Richard und die verkleidete Tramina, die des Anwesens verwiesen wurde, weil sie nur eine C-Klasse Kennerin ist, bereits dazu geäußert haben, welches ihrer Meinung nach das passende Pokémon für Marieluise sei, ist Benny aufgrund geschickter Nachforschungen zu dem Schluss gekommen, dass Marieluise heimlich bereits eine enge Beziehung zu einem Pokémon hat. Es handelt sich um ein Tarnpignon, das in ihrem Park lebt! Benny gewinnt den Kampf und empfiehlt, Tarnpignon als erstes Pokémon für Marieluise, was diese natürlich sehr freut. Unsere Helden verabschieden sich und machen sich, dem Vorschlag des Butlers folgend, auf den Weg zur Vapydro-Arena in Vapydro City.

Italian Official Summary

I nostri eroi stanno per mettersi in viaggio verso Boreduopoli e la prossima Lotta in Palestra di Ash, quando l’infermiera Joy li informa che la Palestra di quella città è stata chiusa. Proprio in quell’istante, si avvicina una splendida limousine, da cui esce un uomo ben vestito che chiede di Spighetto. Il ragazzo e i suoi amici vengono quindi scaraventati all’interno dell’automobile, che si rimette subito in marcia! Si scopre che l’uomo, di nome Butler, lavora per una persona molto ricca, il signor Hatterly. Questi vorrebbe donare alla giovane figlia, Marigold, il suo primo Pokémon e desidera farsi consigliare da Spighetto e da un certo Ricard, entrambi intenditori di Pokémon di Categoria A. I due intenditori, però, sono in disaccordo e il signor Hatterly suggerisce di appianare le loro divergenze con una lotta. Marigold, nel frattempo, sembra nervosa e insoddisfatta delle proposte avanzate sia da Ricardche da Burgundy, presentatasi in incognita sapendo che un’intenditrice di Categoria C non sarebbe stata presa in considerazione. Spighetto, invece, sfoggia tutte le proprie doti investigative e scopre che Marigold ha già stretto in segreto un legame molto forte con un Foongus. È proprio questo il Pokémon che lui suggerisce per la bambina, e la felicità di quest’ultima conferma l’esattezza della sua deduzione. Dopo aver salutato tutti, i nostri eroi si mettono in viaggio per Zondopoli, la cui Palestra è stata caldamente raccomandata ad Ash da Butler.

Portuguese Official Summary

Rumo à Cidade de Opelucid e a próxima Batalha de Ginásio de Ash, a Enfermeira Joy informa a nossos heróis que o Ginásio está fechado, o que causa desânimo em Ash. De repente, uma grande limosine pára e um homem bem vestido salta e pergunta por Cilan. Cilan e os nossos outros heróis são jogados na limo e eles partem! Acontece que o homem é um mordomo que trabalha para um homem muito influente chamado Sr. Hatterly. O Sr. Hatterly tem uma filha pequena chamada Marigold, e seu pai decidiu que estava na hora dela ter o seu 1º Pokémon. Para isso, o Sr. Hatterly solicitou a ajuda de Cilan, um Especialista Classe A, bem como a de Ricardo, que também é um Especialista Classe A.  Usando a habilidade deles para decidir qual Pokémon é o melhor, a competição dos Especialistas começa. Mas quando as coisas começam a esquentar, o Sr. Hatterly sugere que eles tenham uma batalha para resolver a discórdia. Todo o tempo, Marigold parece nervosa e infeliz sobre o plano. Embora Ricardo tenha sua opinião sobre qual Pokémon escolher (bem como uma Burgundy disfarçada que é expulsa porque ela é só uma Especialista Classe C), as habilidades investigativas de Cilan o levam à conclusão de que Marigold já tem uma forte ligação secreta com um Foongus que vive no jardim! Cilan vence a batalha e recomenda o Pokémon Foongus para a alegria de Marigold. Despedindo-se de todos, nossos heróis agora, só têm olhos para a Cidade de Virbank(recomendação do mordomo), local do Ginásio da Cidade de Virbank.

Finnish Official Summary

Lähdettyään kohti Opelucid Cityä ja Ashin seuraavaa saliottelu sankarimme joutuvat Hoitaja Joyn pysäyttämiksi. Hoitaja kertoo salin olevan suljettu Ashin suureksi pettymykseksi. Yhtäkkiä paikalle saapuu limusiini, jolla tullut hyvin pukeutunut mies etsii Cilania. Cilan ja muut ystävämme heitetään limusiinin kyytiin! Käy ilmi, että kyseinen mies on hovimestari erittäin varakkaalle herralle nimeltään Hatterly. Herra Hatterlyllä on nuori tytär, Marigold, jolle isä on päättänyt antaa ensimmäisen pokémonin. Sen vuoksi herra Hatterly on kutsunut luokseen Cilanin, A-luokan tuntijan sekä Ricardin, joka on myös A-luokan tuntija. Tuntijoiden kilpailu alkaa kun he alkavat käyttää taitojaan oikean pokémonin valitsemiseksi. Tilanteen kuumetessa herra Hatterly ehdottaa ottelua tilanteen ratkaisemiseksi. Kaiken keskellä Marigold näyttää kuitenkin olevan erittäin onneton. Vaikka Ricardilla on mielipide pokémon-vallinnasta (kuten myös valeasuisella Burgundylla, joka karkoitettiin alueelta, koska hän oli vain C-luokan tuntija), Cilanin tutkijankyvyt paljastavat että Marigoldilla on jo vahva salainen side pokémoniin, puutarhassa asuvaan Foongusiin! Cilan voittaa ottelun ja suosittelee vahvasti Foongusia Marigoldin ensi-pokémoniksi tämän suureksi iloksi. Hyvästeltyään kaikki sankarimme suuntaavat kohti Virbank Cityä (hovimestarin suosituksesta), jossa Virbank Cityn Sali sijaitsee.

Spanish Latin America Official Summary

Al dirigirse hacia Ciudad Opelucid y a la siguiente Batalla de Gimnasio de Ash, la Enfermera Joy informa a nuestros héroes que el Gimnasio está cerrado, para decepción de Ash. De repente, una enorme limosina se detiene y un hombre bien vestido sale y pregunta por Cilan. Cilan y el resto de nuestros héroes son arrojados dentro de la limosina y esta se pone en marcha. Resulta que el hombre es un mayordomo que trabaja para un hombre muy rico llamado el Sr. Hatterly. El Sr. Hatterly tiene una pequeña hija llamada Marigold y su padre ha decidido que es hora de que ella tenga su primer Pokémon. Con eso en mente, el Sr. Hatterly solicita la ayuda de Cilan, un Conocedor Clase A, además de la de Ricard, quien también es un Conocedor Clase A. Ambos utilizan su experiencia para decidir cuál Pokémon es mejor, y así da inicio la competencia entre Conocedores. Sin embargo, cuando las cosas se calientan, el Sr. Hatterly sugiere que tengan una batalla para resolver sus diferencias. Durante la batalla, Marigold parece nerviosa e infeliz con todo ese acuerdo. Aunque Ricard tiene una opinión sobre cuál Pokémon elegir (al igual que una Burgundy disfrazada, quien es expulsada por ser sólo una Conocedora Clase C), las habilidades de investigador de Cilan lo hacen concluir que Marigold ya tiene una fuerte conexión Pokémon secreta con un Foongus que vive en el jardín. Cilan gana la batalla y recomienda plenamente que Foongus sea su Pokémon, ¡para alegría de Marigold! Tras despedirse de todos, nuestros héroes ponen su mirada en Ciudad Virbank (por recomendación del mayordomo), sede del Gimnasio de Ciudad Virbank.

Spanish Official Summary

Decididos a ir a Ciudad Caolín y el siguiente Combate de Gimnasio de Ash, la Enfermera Joy informa a nuestros héroes de que el Gimnasio ha cerrado, para disgusto de Ash. De repente, una enorme limusina se para y un hombre elegantemente vestido sale de ella y pregunta a Ash por Millo. Millo y el resto de nuestros héroes son metidos dentro de la limusina y se los llevan. Resulta que el hombre es un mayordomo que trabaja para un hombre muy rico llamado señor  Hatterly. El señor Hatterly tiene una hija pequeña llamada Marigold, y su padre ha decidido que es hora de que ella tenga su primer Pokémon. Con dicho objetivo, el señor Hatterly ha pedido la ayuda de Millo, un Sibarita de Clase A, además de la de Ricardo, que también es un Sibarita de Clase A. Usando su experiencia para decidir qué Pokémon es mejor, comienza la competición entre los Sibaritas. Pero, cuando las cosas se calientan, el señor Hatterly sugiere que libren un combate para arreglar sus desacuerdos. Desde el principio, Marigold parece nerviosa y descontenta con todo aquello. Aunque Ricardo da su opinión sobre qué Pokémon elegir, además de Borgoña disfrazada, a la que expulsan porque ser solo una Sibarita de Clase C, la habilidad para investigar de Millo le lleva a la conclusión de que Marigold ya tiene una fuerte conexión secreta con un Pokémon: un Foongus que vive en el jardín. Millo gana el combate y recomienda que Foongus sea su primer Pokémon, para regocijo de Marigold. Tras despedirse de todos, nuestros héroes dirigen sus pasos hacia Ciudad Hormigón, por recomendación del mayordomo, lugar donde se encuentra el Gimnasio Hormigón.

English Great Britain Official Summary

As they’re making plans to head to Opelucid City for Ash’s next Gym battle, our heroes learn from Nurse Joy that the Gym is closed! While they’re wondering what to do next, a limousine pulls up and a rather imposing man emerges, asking for Cilan. When Cilan introduces himself, he is quite forcefully “invited” to the home of a wealthy man named Mr. Hatterly—and Ash, Iris, and Cilan are all thrown into the limo to make the trip! Mr. Hatterly has decided that it’s time for his young daughter Marigold to have her first Pokémon, and he’s enlisted the aid of two A-class Connoisseurs: Cilan and Ricard Nouveau. Mr. Hatterly wants them to pit their expertise against each other to decide which Pokémon is best for Marigold, and the Connoisseur competition begins... ...and is quickly crashed by Cilan’s rival Burgundy, who’s disguised herself as an S-class Connoisseur, the best of the best! But after “Fauxgundy” makes a bad guess about which Pokémon is Marigold’s favorite, Cilan and Ricard quickly unmask her and send her on her way. Ricard thinks Petilil is the perfect match for the little girl, and her father agrees—but Cilan is convinced that Marigold has already bonded with one of the other Pokémon who live in her father’s garden, and he puts his sharp nose to work figuring out which one. Mr. Hatterly suggests they have a battle to settle their disagreement, and whoever wins gets to make the decision. Cilan’s Crustle defeats Ricard’s Purrloin, and Cilan reveals his choice: with some help from Ash and Iris, he’s tracked down Marigold’s friend Foongus! She’s utterly delighted with the decision, and Cilan is declared the winner of the Connoisseur competition. Mr. Hatterly’s butler recommends that our heroes head to Virbank City for Ash’s next Gym battle. Cilan excitedly seconds that suggestion, and they’re off!

Russian Official Summary

Наши герои собираются в Оуплюсит Сити, месту проведения следующей гим-битвы Эша. Но тут Медсестра Джой сообщает им, что гим  закрыт. Внезапно к центру покемонов подъезжает лимузин. Из него выходит хорошо одетый человек и спрашивает Сайлана. После этого его и остальных героев бросают в лимузин и куда-то увозят! Оказывается, что этот человек – дворецкий, который работает на очень богатого человека по имени мистер Хатерли. У мистера Хатерли есть дочь по имени Мэриголд, и он решил, что пора ей подобрать первого покемона. Для этого он и вызвал Сайлана и Рикарда – оба они ценители покемонов а-класса. Разумеется, ценители устраивают состязание, кто подберет Мэриголд лучшего покемона. Мистер Хатерли даже предлагает устроить им битву. Мэриголд не нравится вся эта затея. Рикард считает, что подобрал Мэриголд идеального покемона. Свой кандидат - Бургунди. (Она представляется ценителем с-класса, но вскоре ее разоблачают). А вот Сайлан считает, что Мэриголд уже сама подобрала себе покемона. Это Фунгус, который живет в саду. Сайлан выигрывает схватку. И, к радости Мэриголд, предлагает Фунгуса. Наши герои прощаются с хозяевами и, по совету дворецкого, отправляются в Вирбанк Сити.

Dutch Official Summary

Op weg naar Opelucid City en het volgende Gym Gevecht van Ash, vertelt Zuster Joy onze helden dat de Gym dicht is, tot verdriet van Ash. Plotseling stopt een enorme limousine en stapt een keurig geklede heer uit die vraagt naar Cilan. Cilan en onze andere helden worden in de limo geworpen en moeten mee! Het blijkt dat de man een butler is die werkt voor een zeer rijke man genaamd meneer Hatterly. Meneer Hatterly heeft een jonge dochter, Marigold, en haar vader heeft besloten dat het tijd is dat zij haar eerste Pokémon krijgt. Daarvoor heeft meneer Hatterly de hulp van Cilan, een A-klasse Deskundige ingeroepen, evenals Ricard, die ook een A-klasse Deskundige is. Ze gebruiken hun expertise om te beslissen welke Pokémon het beste is, waarmee de Deskundigen Competitie begint. Maar wanneer de spanning oploopt stelt meneer Hatterly voor dat ze een gevecht houden om hun meningsverschil op te lossen. Ondertussen lijkt Marigold zeer ongelukkig met deze hele situatie. Hoewel Ricard zijn mening heeft over de Pokémon die gekozen moet worden, (evenals een vermomde Burgundy die is uitgesloten omdat ze maar een C-klasse Deskundige is), brengen de onderzoekskwaliteiten van Cilan hem tot de conclusie dat Marigold in het geheim al een sterke Pokémon band heeft met een Foongus die in de tuin leeft. Cilan wint het gevecht en beveelt Foongus aan als haar Pokémon, tot vreugde van Marigold. Onze helden nemen afscheid en gaan naar Virbank City, op aanraden van de butler, waar de Virbank City Gym zich bevindt.

Norwegian Official Summary

Når de er på vei til Opelucid City og Ash sin neste  Gym-kamp, informerer Nurse Joy heltene våre om at gymmen har blitt stengt, til Asha in store skuffelse. Plutselig stanser en stor limousin og en velkledd mann kommer til syne og spør etter Cilan. Cilan og de andre heltene våre kastes inn i limoen og av sted de drar! Det viser seg at mannen er en butler som jobber for en veldig rik mann med navnet herr Hatterly. Herr Hatterly har en ung datter som heter Marigold, og hennes far har bestemt seg for at det er på tide at hun får sin første Pokémon. Til det formål har herr Hatterly sikret seg hjelp av Cilan, en A-klasse kjenner, så vel som Ricard, som også er en A-klasse kjenner. De bruker deres ekspertise for å avgjøre hvilken Pokémon som er best, og konkurransen begynner. Men når det begynner å gå skikkelig hett for seg, foreslår herr Hatterly at de tar en kamp for å gjøre opp dem imellom. Fra begynnelsen virker det som om Marigold virker urolig for hele opplegget. Selv om Ricard har sin mening om hvilken Pokémon en bør velge (så vel som Burgundy i forkledning, som er utestengt fordi hun kun er en C-klasse kjenner), bringer Cilans gode etterforskningsferdigheter ham til den konklusjonen at Marigold allerede har en sterk Pokémon-tilknytning i all hemmelighet til en Foongus som lever i hagen deres! Cilan vinner kampen og han anbefaler på det sterkeste at Foongus bør bli hennes Pokémon, til Marigolds store glede. Heltene våre tar farvel med alle sammen, og de setter kursen for Virbank City (etter anbefaling fra butleren), stedet hvor vi finner Vibank City Gym.

Swedish Official Summary

På väg mot Opelucid City och Ashs nästa Gym-strid, informerar Syster Joy våra hjältar att Gymmet har stängts, till Ashs stora förtret. Plötsligt dyker en enorm limousin upp och en välklädd man stiger ur och frågar efter Cilan. Cilan och våra hjältar slängs in i limon och iväg bär det! Det visar sig att mannen är butler och arbetar för en mycket förmögen man vid namn Herr Hatterly. Herr Hatterly har en liten dotter som heter Marigold, och hennes far har beslutat att det är dags för henne att få sin första Pokémon. Till hjälp har Herr Hatterly anlitat Cilan, en A-klassad kännare, så väl som Ricard, som också är en A-klassad kännare. Genom att använda sin expertis för att besluta vilken Pokémon som blir bäst, påbörjas tävlingen. Men när saker hettar till föreslår herr Hatterly att de ska ha en strid för att avgöra sina meningsskiljaktigheter. Genom alltihop verkar Marigold nervös och olycklig över hela arrangemanget. Även om Ricard har sin åsikt om vilken Pokémon som ska väljas (liksom en förklädd Burgundy, som avvisas för hon är bara en C-klassad kännare), gör Cilans undersökande förmågor att han kommer fram till att Marigold redan har starka band till en Pokémon i hemlighet. Till en Foongus som bor i trädgården! Cilan vinner striden och han rekommenderar starkt att Foongus ska bli hennes Pokémon, till Marigolds stora glädje! Våra hjältar tar farväl av allihop och styr kosan mot Virbank City (på rekommendation från butlern), hem åt Virbank City-gymmet.

Danish Official Summary

Nurse Joy fortæller Ash, at Opelucid City-salen holder lukket, hvilket er en stor skuffelse for Ash, men pludselig kommer der en stor Limousine op på siden af dem og en veklædt mand spørger efter Cilan! Uden videre bliver de kastet indd i bilen og kørt af sted! Den velklædte herre viser sig at ære butler for Hr. Hatterly, hvis datter har brug for hjælp til at vælge hendes første Pokémon! Til det formål, har han hidkaldt to A-klasse Pokémon-kendere, nemlig Cilan og en gut ved navn Ricard! Sidstnævnte har hurtigt et bud på, hvilken Pokémon det skal være, men Cilan er ikke enig, og bølgerne går højt! Hr. Hatterly foreslår, at de tager en Pokémon-kamp, og den som vinder, får lov at bestemme hvilken Pokémon hans datter skal have! Datteren, ved navn Marigold, virker nervøs under hele seancen, og det virker ikke som om, at de Pokémon der er at vælge i mellem er noget for hende! Cilan vinder heldigvis opgøret og fortæller nu, at han har en mistanke om, at Marigold allerede har fundet sig en Pokémon, som hun har et stærkt bånd med! Ganske rigtig viser det sig, at hun i skjul har leget med en Foongus, og det er kun på grund af Cilans evner som Kender, at han kunne finde frem til det! Marigold er lykkelig over at få Foongus som partner, og lover at passe godt på den! Vore helte siger farvel og drager nu videre mod Virbank City, hvor Ash’s ottende Sal Badge forhåbentlig venter ham!

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 Iris
  • Japan アイリス
  • Japan Iris
  • Japan Iris
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  • United States Iris' Axew
  • Japan アイリスのキバゴ
  • Japan Iris no Kibago
  • Japan Iris' Kibago
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  • United States Cilan
  • Japan デント
  • Japan Dent
  • Japan Dent
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  • United States Nurse Joy (Unova)
  • Japan ジョーイ (イッシュ地方)
  • Japan Joy (Isshu-chihō)
  • Japan Joy (Isshu Region)
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  • United States Burgundy
  • Japan カベルネ
  • Japan Cabernet
  • Japan Cabernet
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  • United States Cilan's Crustle
  • Japan デントのイワパレス
  • Japan Dent no Iwapalace
  • Japan Dent's Iwapalace
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  • United States Mr. Hatterly
  • Japan ハットリ
  • Japan Hattori
  • Japan Hattori
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  • United States Mr. Hatterly's Butler
  • Japan ハットリの執事
  • Japan Hattori no shitsuji
  • Japan Hattori's Butler
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  • United States Marigold
  • Japan モモッチ
  • Japan Momotchi
  • Japan Momotchi
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  • United States Marigold's Foongus
  • Japan モモッチのタマゲタケ
  • Japan Momotchi no Tamagetake
  • Japan Momotchi's Tamagetake
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  • United States Ricard Nouveau
  • Japan ピノ・ノワール
  • Japan Pinot Noir
  • Japan Pinot Noir
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  • United States Ricard Nouveau's Purrloin
  • Japan ピノ・ノワールのチョロネコ
  • Japan Pinot Noir no Choroneko
  • Japan Pinot Noir's Choroneko
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  • United States Ash's Unova Pokédex
  • Japan サトシのイッシュのポケモン図鑑
  • Japan Satoshi no Isshu no Pokémon Zukan
  • Japan Satoshi's Isshu Pokémon Zukan

Wild Pokémon

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  • United States Patrat
  • Japan ミネズミ
  • Japan Minezumi
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  • United States Lillipup
  • Japan ヨーテリー
  • Japan Yorterrie
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  • United States Blitzle
  • Japan シママ
  • Japan Shimama
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  • United States Sewaddle
  • Japan クルミル
  • Japan Kurumiru
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  • United States Swadloon
  • Japan クルマユ
  • Japan Kurumayu
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  • United States Whimsicott
  • Japan エルフーン
  • Japan Elphoon
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  • United States Petilil
  • Japan チュリネ
  • Japan Tuline
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  • United States Lilligant
  • Japan ドレディア
  • Japan Dredear
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  • United States Maractus
  • Japan マラカッチ
  • Japan Maracacchi
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  • United States Trubbish
  • Japan ヤブクロン
  • Japan Yabukuron
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  • United States Minccino
  • Japan チラーミィ
  • Japan Chillarmy
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  • United States Gothitelle
  • Japan ゴチルゼル
  • Japan Gothiruselle
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  • United States Swanna
  • Japan スワンナ
  • Japan Swanna
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  • United States Deerling
  • Japan シキジカ
  • Japan Shikijika
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  • United States Frillish
  • Japan プルリル
  • Japan Pururill
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00:00

Special First-Airing Segment Data Broadcast

Data Broadcast Capture Pokémon: Choroneko (チョロネコ)
11:52

Who's that Pokémon Rival Destinies

12:46

Who's that Pokémon Best Wishes Dare da

Dare da?
Type (タイプ): Dark
(あく)
Name (なまえ): Choroneko (チョロネコ)
Weaknesses (じゃくてん): Fighting, Bug
(かくとう・むし)

23:10

Special First-Airing Segment Movie Preview

Okido and the announcer informed audiences of the special broadcast on July 12th, 2012 where one of the 14th Pocket Monsters movies would air. Viewers were directed to visit the http://ani.tv/siro-kuro from May 24th, 2012 until June 21st, 2012 and vote for their favorite. Various movie 15 toys were given out to viewers as a present.

The pre-order tickets for Pocket Monster Movie 15 - Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo (キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ) were also showcased.
23:10

Okido Segment Pokémon Live Caster

Pokémon Live Caster & Senryu
Pokémon Iwapalace (イワパレス)
Japanese イワパレス とかしてきって いえづくり
Romaji Iwaparesu tokashite kitte iezukuri
Translated Iwapalace cuts and melts out a house

Episode Music Regions
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Japanese Music:

Time Track Notes
Japan 00:00 BW M15 4番道路
Japanese (TL): Route 4
Satoshi and friends are about to head to the Soryu Gym.
Japan 00:46 わんぱくゾロア
Japanese (Romanized): Wanpaku Zorua
Japanese (TL): Mischievous Zorua
Movie 13 BGM - A man comes out from a car asking who's Dent.
Japan 01:19 ベストウイッシュ!
Japanese (Romanized): Best Wishes!
Japanese (TL): Best Wishes!
Opening Theme for Japanese Version
Japan 02:47 BW M47A タイトル
Japanese (TL): Title
Best Wishes Title Card
Japan 03:35 ギザみみピチューにつづけ!
Japanese (Romanized): Giza mimi Pichū ni tsuzuke
Japanese (TL): Jagged-eared Pichu Carries On
Movie 12 BGM - Cabernet and Dent notice each other.
Japan 05:22 BW M43C チェレンのテーマ
Japanese (TL): Cheren's Theme
Pinot Noir introduces himself.
Japan 06:12 BW M53A 2番道路 (秋~冬)
Japanese (TL): Route 2 (Fall to Winter)
Hattori and his daughter appear.
Japan 08:23 Movie 12 BGM -ロケット団隠密作戦 2009
Japanese (Romanized): Rocket-dan Onmitsu Sakusen 2009
Japanese (TL): The Rocket Gang's Secret Schemes 2009
Movie 12 BGM - Cabernet appears from bushes in a disguise.
Japan 09:14 ギザみみピチューにつづけ!
Japanese (Romanized): Giza mimi Pichū ni tsuzuke
Japanese (TL): Jagged-eared Pichu Carries On
Movie 12 BGM - Cabernet sniffs Momotchi, scaring her.
Japan 11:04 BW M43A チェレンのテーマ
Japanese (TL): Cheren's Theme
Noir tries to solve Momotchi's problem.
Japan 12:10 ベストウイッシュTV BGM-M03 (ボーナストラック)
Japanese (Romanized): Best Wishes TV BGM-M03 (Bonus Track)
Japanese (TL): Best Wishes TV BGM-M03 (Bonus Track)
Dent announces that neither Yorterrie or Tuline suit Momotchi as debut Pokémon.
Japan 12:53 BW M06A World of Pokémon Sponsor Message
Japan 13:03 1997-1998-M54 Eyecatch B Choroneko!
Japan 13:09 マァが呼んでるゾ!
Japanese (Romanized): Ma ga yonderu zo!
Japanese (TL): Ma is Calling!
Movie 13 BGM - Dent tries to locate the source of the scent he sniffed earlier.
Japan 14:31 BW M28A ポケモンリーグ
Japanese (TL): The Pokémon League
The battle between Noir and Dent is about to begin.
Japan 15:11 BW M45 Battle Noir sends out Choroneko for the battle, while Dent uses Iwapalace.
Japan 16:16 BW M77 A Threat Noir remarks on his Choroneko's speed.
Japan 17:22 BW M63A Celebrating Success Satoshi's BW Theme Iwapalace uses Rock Wrecker on Choroneko.
Japan 18:43 さらば未来の子供たち
Japanese (Romanized): Saraba mirai no kodomo-tachi
Japanese (TL): Farewell, Children of the Future
Movie 12 BGM - Dent points to Momotchi's favorite Pokémon: Tamagetake.
Japan 21:27 BW M07 なみのり
Japanese (TL): Surf
Hattori's butler suggests Tachiwaki City as Satoshi's next gym.
Japan 21:54 みてみて☆こっちっち
Japanese (Romanized): Mitemite☆Kotchitchi
Japanese (TL): Look, look at me
Ending Theme for Japanese Version
Japan 23:15 タイトルテーマ2011(レシラムVer)
Japanese (Romanized): Title Thema 2011 (Reshiram Version)
Japanese (TL): Title Theme 2011 (Reshiram Version)
Movie 14 BGM - The track is faded off just at the very end and you don't hear the Reshiram musical flare.
Japan 23:29 ゼクロムVSレシラム
Japanese (Romanized): Zekrom VS Reshiram
Japanese (TL): Zekrom VS Reshiram
Movie 14 BGM - Movie 14 info discussed by Okido.
Japan 23:55 Movie 15 News F Okido talks about Movie 15 pre-order tickets.
Japan 24:16 BW M15 4番道路
Japanese (TL): Route 4
Best Wishes Episode 83 Preview
Japan 24:45 ベストウイッシュ! (オリジナルカラオケ)
Japanese (Romanized): Best Wishes! (Original Karaoke)
Japanese (TL): Best Wishes! (Original Karaoke)
Sponsor Message

Dub Music:

Time Track Notes
United States 00:00 BW M15 4番道路
Japanese (TL): Route 4
The group are on their way to Opelucid city
United States 01:19 Rival Destinies English opening
United States 01:50 BW M47A タイトル
Japanese (TL): Title
Title card
United States 11:13 ベストウイッシュTV BGM-M03 (ボーナストラック)
Japanese (Romanized): Best Wishes TV BGM-M03 (Bonus Track)
Japanese (TL): Best Wishes TV BGM-M03 (Bonus Track)
Cilan doesn't think the Pokémon named don't suit Marigold.
United States 16:16 BW M63A Celebrating Success Satoshi's BW Theme Crustle uses rock wrecker to finish off purrloin.
United States 17:38 さらば未来の子供たち
Japanese (Romanized): Saraba mirai no kodomo-tachi
Japanese (TL): Farewell, Children of the Future
Movie 12 BGM- The pokemon best suited for Marigold is Foongus.
United States 20:25 BW M07 なみのり
Japanese (TL): Surf
Cilan strongly convinces Ash to go to Virbank city.
United States 20:50 Rival Destinies English ending

Music Statistics:

Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 26
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 8
23 Apr 2012 07:48 AM
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A Dent-focused episodes, it certainly couldn't go wrong.
I was actually surprised to see Dent wasn't a top-class sommelier, for some reason, I was certain he was.

I really liked that Cabernet 'cosplay', reminded me of the good ol' day of Kojiro crossdressing in the original series... don't know where they found all those ideas for the costumes, though!

I'm usually not very fond of that very character, but I have to admit she really added a lot in this episode. Wouldn't have been the same without her.

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I was actually surprised to see Dent wasn't a top-class sommelier, for some reason, I was certain he was.


For the record, the sommelier ranking system was first introduced in BW19, where it was also mentioned that the highest rank was S and that Dent was A-rank.