The battle really heats up, and Pignite quickly shows that Shamus underestimated it, taking down the Fire Warriors by itself. Four years prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey, a six-year-old Ash rushes downstairs to show his mother a poster advertising Professor Oaks Pokémon camp. Inspired by its friend’s courage, Tepig resolves to prove its strength-and then evolves into Pignite! Season 14, Episode 2: Enter Iris and Axew Original Air Date12 February 2011 Ash decides to train in the Unova region.
A dark cloud reveals a mysterious Pokemon which affects Pikachu. Season 15 guide for Pokémon TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. But Tepig is reluctant to battle against Shamus, remembering how they parted in tears.Īs the battle unfolds, Shamus reveals that he was faking his emotional goodbye so Tepig wouldn’t follow him! Tepig is utterly destroyed by this, and despite the type disadvantage, Snivy bravely steps up to take on the Fire Warriors all by itself. Season 14, Episode 1: In the Shadow of Zekrom Original Air Date12 February 2011 Ash and his mother take a vacation with Professor Oak to the Unova region. Shamus plans to use his Fire Warriors, and Snivy-who also had problems with its original Trainer-volunteers to be Tepig’s partner for the battle. Iris reminds Ash how he and Tepig met after it was abandoned by its Trainer in Accumula Town-and based on Tepig’s reactions, it appears Shamus was that Trainer! Ash and Iris are furious and demand an apology for how he treated Tepig, but Shamus insists he left Tepig behind for its own good because it was too weak to battle.ĭon George suggests that Ash and Shamus resolve their differences with a Double Battle. Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan have foiled Team Rocket’s latest evil plan, but a new danger lurks on the horizon But first, with eight Gym badges in hand, Ash is ready to take on the region’s ultimate challenge: the Unova League, where he’ll face familiar rivals and new opponents in his ongoing quest to become a Pokémon.
There they witness a Double Battle between two Trainers: Shamus, with his “Fire Warriors” Heatmor and Emboar, quickly defeats Kylan, with his Mienshao and Watchog.Īt dinner, Tepig seems to recognize Shamus and goes bounding up to him. On their way to the Icirrus City Gym, Ash, Iris, and Cilan decide to spend the night at the Pokémon Battle Club in Astilbe Town.