Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port (648)

[Umbilical Noose]

no Elite Four member or Champion, has unevolved Pokemon.

If we talk about games then I remember Lance using Dragonair and Drake using Shelgon.

As for Infernape learning Flare Blitz, there are only two better options that are Close Combat and Blast Burn. So learning Flare Blitz isnt the worst thing happening though I prefer Close Combat cause it makes ape look more bad*ss.

[Waterpokes]

Ahm, Buizel didn't even manage to hit Empoleon once. That's kinda weak. I feel bad for Buizel. Ash is an experienced trainer and Buizel is a good Pokemon, but losing to Kenny, a coordinator that sucked in the Grand Festival, wins over him. Empoleon is his strongest, but no excuse. Ash should have won that battle.

At least I love the way Empoleon use Drill Peck.

And does this episode prove that Dawn isn't a lesbian? Either way, Penguinshipping wins appearantly! And am I the only person who hates Ash's Infernape, but loves Flint's Infernape?

[BlueDragonfangirl]

I'm very disapointed with this episode.
Brock and Kenny make me sad. Poor saps that can't get love.
Wonder what Brock said that gave Kenny a push to win?
What? Was it you'll end up like me soon, Kenny No!!! The Horrors!!!
It was left in the opean of what Dawn will do, but I think we all sadly know.
I'll be shocked if she ends up staying.
Over all, a disapointing episode. Next weeks episode looks like fun though.

[Eastlight]

Well, Buizel's embarrassing loss was due to Ash's compulsion to mimic Oba's fighting style despite their inexperience. I would not blame on Buizel too much. But I wonder if we'll really see Oba challenging Sirona as Oba said he decided to challenge her soon.

[Eternal_Blaze]

If we talk about games then I remember Lance using Dragonair and Drake using Shelgon.

Even in the anime, Ash fought Drake's Shelgon with Pikachu once.

I'm not surprised anymore to see Ash losing against trainers he should school. Plus that Monferno/Chimchar error proves that writers have no real plotline to follow, excepts for badges and contests.. The anime is more now like a "Introduce a Pokémon, TR appear and Ash & cie will blast them off with the help of the newly introduced Pkmn.."

[_Taidow_]

To be honest I was disappointed by this episode. It seems that all the episodes where Kenny appears aren't my faves...

[raz1337]

so kenny left for where?

[Teshub]

It looks like Kenny will still try out contests in Sinnoh.

As we have seen in the episode, he is not pleased at all that Dawn just left him hanging. His dispute with Ash is not really settled either, because he was hating on all the whole episode. Dawn still wants to travel with Ash, she did not mention anything else about catching up travel with Kenny.

This episode was made to cut off all ties from the old rivalry/childhood thing. Now Dawn can begin a new journey in without of baggage like Kenny and Pikari.

[deathseer]

Kenny is off to Johto. Thats why Jasmine was there.

Very good episode in my opinion. Flint is starting to become an important character now. He's teaching Ash alot of things now, although Ash still lost while using Flint's style.

Dawn decides she will stay with Ash. Even though Kenny won, she still refused his offer because she wanted to stay with Ash. Its really funny how jealous he was in the beginning. It was so obvious.

[BM14murph]

It looks like Kenny will still try out contests in Sinnoh.

As we have seen in the episode, he is not pleased at all that Dawn just left him hanging. His dispute with Ash is not really settled either, because he was hating on all the whole episode. Dawn still wants to travel with Ash, she did not mention anything else about catching up travel with Kenny.

This episode was made to cut off all ties from the old rivalry/childhood thing. Now Dawn can begin a new journey in without of baggage like Kenny and Pikari.

Em Kenny is just finished trying out contests in Sinnoh :S

I don't know about translations but from what i saw of the episode but Kenny finished up pretty happy because of what Dawn said at the end with the letter

You did see the episode right?

[Timothy mimefan Sillery]

Well, people are really upset with the one last hurrah win, aren't they? I don't get Buizel? One moment he's a powerhouse who wins anything then he's like "6:00PM, well Infernape IT'S YOUR SHIFT!!" Then he just stops caring bout fights and just fails. Damn if only if they had Gliscor, then they could've used her as a punching bat.

[Teshub]

Em Kenny is just finished trying out contests in Sinnoh :S

I don't know about translations but from what i saw of the episode but Kenny finished up pretty happy because of what Dawn said at the end with the letter

You did see the episode right?

I would have expected him to go with Jasmine, they seem to go different ways. Either way there are many other places in Sinnoh with contest competitions. He can try the Sinnoh GF because he didnt even make it past the appeals. He should at least do that before heading to another region.

Dawn said that there is no point in traveling together, as coordinators they see each other here and there (just like they found Jasmine). Remember, Kenny was asking for her to travel with him.

He was upset Dawn chose Ash over him, even thought the condition was that Dawn was obligated to go to him if he won. He only got happy when Dawn gave him some encouragement, its called sportsmanship. Overall, Dawn feels zero connection to Kenny, at least not the same emotion she has for Ash.

[HoennMaster]

Yeah, not knowing the language for an episode likes this sucks. What did Jasmine say to Dawn, what did the letter to Kenny say?

[talala]

And does this episode prove that Dawn isn't a lesbian?

one word - bisexual

[BlueDragonfangirl]

Yeah, not knowing the language for an episode likes this sucks. What did Jasmine say to Dawn, what did the letter to Kenny say?

Letter said she's just friends with Kenny and they'll most likely meet up again in the Grand Festival as they did last time. Jasmine tolled Dawn that she can choose her own path I think from what I heard.

[Mr.Munchlax]

I'm just wondering if this will give any hints as to who is or isn't joining Ash in Issuh?

[Teshub]

Now, will Zoey try to challenge Ash to win Dawn over?

Once again, the anime proves this sort of thing is ineffective. You have to do it like Drew, be smooth and base it around your connection to pokemon. Not jealously. Anyway Kenny was going into it already defeated, expecting Dawn to still go with Ash, and he was right.

[00poke_maniac]

...I'm confused...What was the letter about?
XDD The way she looked at the lighthouse I was like...OMG SHE'S GOING TO JOHTO lol Then...woops never mind! This would've been better w/ subtitles...

[Une-K]

can someone post a link, where you guys saw the episode if its out?

[00poke_maniac]

^ Go onto Youtube and type in DP 180

...Did anyone else find this episode...depressing? It seemed sad with the slow music :/

EDIT: ...And the fact that Dawn looked up Steelix w/ her Pokedex...I'm Steelixed out @.@

[Teshub]

...I'm confused...What was the letter about?
XDD The way she looked at the lighthouse I was like...OMG SHE'S GOING TO JOHTO lol Then...woops never mind! This would've been better w/ subtitles...

It was Dawn's kind way of telling Kenny she does not want to travel with him. She said...I will continue traveling with Ash...we coordinators see each other in competitions anyway, so its fine...and you were kind of cool in the battle.

It is interesting, because the first thing Dawn said to Kenny about Ash was that he was so cool battling the gym leader. Either way, Dawn has no made any decisions of what to do after the League, and she is not following Kenny now or later.

[BlueDragonfangirl]

Now, will Zoey try to challenge Ash to win Dawn over?

Once again, the anime proves this sort of thing is ineffective. You have to do it like Drew, be smooth and base it around your connection to pokemon. Not jealously. Anyway Kenny was going into it already defeated, expecting Dawn to still go with Ash, and he was right.

Awe man, I'd LOL If after the league Zoey challanged Ash for Dawn.
But, I think Conways next since he's in the league and is Dawn's stalker.
Yah, never let jealousy get the better of you. Matter of fact, never challange a guy over a girl in battle, it will hurt yahXD

[00poke_maniac]

It was Dawn's kind way of telling Kenny she does not want to travel with him. She said...I will continue traveling with Ash...we coordinators see each other in competitions anyway, so its fine...and you were kind of cool in the battle.

It is interesting, because the first thing Dawn said to Kenny about Ash was that he was so cool battling the gym leader. Either way, Dawn has no made any decisions of what to do after the League, and she is not following Kenny now or later.

I'd lol if this made Kenny become a regular trainer XD jk jk But the thing with Dawn in Johto, I made more of the point because there is a lighthouse in Johto ^^; (not to mention w/ Jasmine, but that because of games and HG/SS) Really though...this episode didn't point out anything shippy between Ash and Dawn, just friendship really...:/ (besides one-sided penguinshipping)
I'd laugh if Dawn goes to Johto to advertise DP to all of the Johto-nians out there XD

[PePer]

Oh, so she said that someday she will meet him again, well that's another hint towards her departure, it's clear that Dawn is off to Johto after League, if she want's to see him again someday, because Isshu is to far away, and we know that Kenny is not heading to Isshu.

[Teshub]

Oh, so she said that someday she will meet him again, well that's another hint towards her departure, it's clear that Dawn is off to Johto after League, if she want's to see him again someday, because Isshu is to far away, and we know that Kenny is not heading to Isshu.

This is the actual translation to the letter.

...Im sorry. After all, I want to support Ash when he challanges the Sinnoh League.
I intend to decide my future goal after that.
...However, only this can be said clearly.
My dream is to become a top coordinator.
I don't know when it will happen, but it will surely come true.
People who have the same goal can surely meet somewhere.

It's never good when a girl tells you something starting with "sorry".
She means they can see each other in contests, the same way they met May. But she does not want to travel together with him, that is only reserved for Ash and her wish to support him at all costs. Dawn's date is still open until the final episodes, when will Ash get his chance? We already had Zoey for Snowpoint, then Kenny for wherever it is he is going.