Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! (Japanese: 全員集合！ドンバトル！！, Hepburn: Everyone Gathers! Club Battle!!) is the 41st episode of Pokémon: Black & White.
Synopsis[]
Our heroes think they’ve finally arrived in Nimbasa City, but their new friend Luke informs them that they’re actually in Nimbasa Town, home of the Pokémon Battle Tournament. Don George’s Pokémon Battle Club sponsors the event, which promises to be filled with excitement. One by one, many of our heroes’ friends and rivals show up to register: Bianca, Georgia, Burgundy, Stephan, and Trip are all in town for the competition!
Soon the matchups are announced, and the action gets under way. Iris’s rival, “Dragon Buster” Georgia, is up first, and her Beartic quickly takes down her opponent’s Joltik. Later, Ash faces off against Burgundy, Cilan’s old rival and fellow Pokémon Connoisseur! Confident as ever, Burgundy chides Ash for not completely replacing his Pokémon team as she recommended during their last meeting, but our hero and his Palpitoad manage to defeat Burgundy and her Stoutland!
Next up, Cilan is set to battle Trip. Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio have quietly arrived in Nimbasa City, confidently preparing for their next assignment...[1]
Episode plot[]
Team Rocket have arrived at Nimbasa City, where they will commence their plan, knowing it will be successful as the Ferris Wheel. The next day, the heroes arrive as well, pleased they will enter the tournament. Ash asks Luke where is the Gym, but Luke tells them this is Nimbasa *Town*, for the City is much more distant. Luke tells them the tournament is sponsored by the Pokémon Battle Club. Bianca appears as well, knocking Ash to the nearest fountain. Bianca apologizes to Ash, as she was going to register for the tournament. Cilan explains they are also trying to enter, making Bianca pleased, as she runs off. Iris has a bad feeling about all that.
Luke tries to make a documentary, making Bianca amazed by that goal. Luke interviews her, but Bianca turns around and sees her double, which is actually Zorua. Bianca loves Zorua and tries to catch it, but Zorua is already in Luke's possession. Bianca wants to trade, but neither Luke nor Zorua are interested. As they all arrive, they see Don George who gives the registration papers. Ash wonders which Pokémon should he choose, but knows Pikachu should be in his group. Burgundy comes, still wanting revenge on Cilan. Stephan also appears, with his newly Zebstrika. Georgia arrives, recognizing Iris on the spot. Zorua transforms into Georgia, allowing Iris to use Zorua to taunt Georgia, making her mad. Trip also appears, who leaves.
Everyone enters the arena, where the host, Freddy O'Martin, welcomes them and introduces Don George of the Pokémon Battle Club. Don George tells this year's winner will receive a set of Wings. With the introductions over, the screen displays the challengers for the first round. Georgia faces Sylvester, though Georgia has her attention at Iris, telling Iris not to lose, as she wants to defeat her personally. Ash has to face Burgundy, though Burgundy expects the battle to be easy, wanting to take revenge on Cilan. Cilan will battle Trip, who is pleased to face off against a Gym Leader, while Stephan will battle Bianca. In other battles, Scooter faces Luke, who documents him. In the final battle, Iris is paired against Jimmy Ray, making the latter shocked at his appearance. With the match-ups decided, the battles begin.
Georgia sends Beartic and Sylvester sends Joltik, while Iris encourages Sylvester to defeat Georgia. Beartic uses Rock Smash, but Joltik dodges and hops onto Beartic's back. Joltik uses Thunderbolt, knocking Beartic on its back. However, Joltik is crushed and defeated, so Georgia wins. Dino battles Omega, whose Patrat is defeated by Deerling. Emmanuel's Scolipede uses Poison Sting on Antonio's Tranquill, who avoids the attack and defeats it using Sky Attack. The next battle is Burgundy vs. Ash. Cilan reminds Ash Burgundy used Sawsbuck and Dewott, though Ash has someone he wants to use and runs at the battlefield. Burgundy still aims at defeating Cilan, so she tells after defeating Ash, he should consider changing his Pokémon team.
Burgundy sends Stoutland and Ash his Palpitoad, surprising everyone, as this is Palpitoad's first battle. Palpitoad starts with Mud Shot, hitting Stoutland, who tackles it back. Stoutland attacks with Thunder Fang, but it has absolutely no effect, due to Palpitoad being half Ground type Pokemon. Next, Stoutland uses Ice Fang, freezing Palpitoad. Palpitoad uses Supersonic, freeing itself. Stoutland tackles Palpitoad and goes to attack with Flame Fang, but is negated due to Mud Shot. Palpitoad attacks with Hydro Pump, defeating Stoutland and winning the round. Ash praises Palpitoad, making the others impressed, though Trip calls it a lucky break.
Bianca tries to find Zorua, so Georgia points at a path where she went. Bianca goes away, but the real Georgia appears, as Zorua likes her appearance. Meanwhile, Cilan goes to the battlefield, for his opponent is Trip.
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Quotes[]
- "They really do look alike." - Iris about Don George.
- "THAT'S MY OPPONENT?!" - Iris about Jimmy Ray.
Trivia[]
- This is Ash's Palpitoad first on-screen battle.
- Who's That Pokémon?: Zebstrika (US)
Gallery[]
References[]
- ^ (n.d.) . "Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024.
