Ep 4. The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!
- February 26, 2011
In Pokemon the Series season 14 episode 4 titled "The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!", Ash and friends come across a Battle Club where aspiring trainers can come and battle to improve their skills. Tepig, Ash's fire-type Pokemon, is excited to battle and hone his skills, but ends up being bullied by a group of arrogant trainers who look down on him for being a beginner.
Feeling hurt and discouraged, Tepig runs away and wanders into the forest where he encounters a group of wild Pokemon led by an intimidating Emboar. The wild Pokemon are initially hostile towards Tepig, but he earns their trust by bravely standing up to Emboar and protecting his new friends.
Meanwhile, Ash and his friends realize that Tepig is missing and set out to search for him. They eventually reach the forest where Tepig has made friends with the wild Pokemon. Ash is thrilled to see Tepig happy and confident, and even more so when he learns about Tepig's courageous act of protecting the wild Pokemon from danger.
Tepig's new friends offer to help Ash and his friends locate the Battle Club, and they all set out together. Once they arrive at the Battle Club, Tepig is eager to show off his newfound strength and challenges the same group of arrogant trainers who had bullied him earlier. With the support of his friends, Tepig gives it his all in the battle and comes out victorious.
"The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!" is an uplifting and heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of perseverance, friendship, and standing up for oneself. It also showcases the growth and development of Tepig's character, as he learns to be confident in his abilities and stand up to bullies. Overall, it's an engaging and enjoyable episode for both long-time fans and newcomers to the Pokemon franchise.