Ep 24. A Corphish Out of Water
- February 28, 2004
Ash, Brock, and Max are enjoying themselves on the beach while Pikachu and Mudkip are playing in the water. Suddenly, Pikachu spots something moving in the water and goes to investigate. He finds a Corphish stranded on the shore and brings it to the team. They notice that it is unusually friendly and decide to take care of it while they search for its owner.
As they try to find the owner, the team learns more about Corphish's behavior. It is energetic, loves to play, and can be mischievous at times. They also discover that it has a powerful move called Crabhammer, which can be used in battles.
The search for the owner leads them to a nearby fishing town where they discover that the owner is a fisherman who has lost his Corphish. He is overjoyed to be reunited with his Pokemon, but Corphish seems to have grown attached to the team.
The fisherman explains that he had been in a competition with another fisherman and had left Corphish alone in the water while he focused on the competition. A strong current had swept Corphish away, and he had been searching for it ever since.
The team decides to return Corphish to its owner, but Corphish doesn't want to leave. It becomes a difficult decision for the team as they don't want to separate the Pokemon from its owner, but they also don't want to see Corphish unhappy.
In the end, the team decides to talk to the fisherman and convince him to let Corphish stay with them for a little while longer. The fisherman agrees, realizing that Corphish has grown attached to the team and that it will be happier with them.
During this time, Corphish helps the team with various tasks and even battles with Ash's other Pokemon. It also becomes good friends with Pikachu and Mudkip, but it still longs to go back to the sea.
The team decides to help Corphish find its place in the sea, so they all go on a journey to the closest river where they release Corphish back into the wild. It is a bittersweet moment for the team as they say goodbye to Corphish, but they are glad to see it back in its natural habitat.
Overall, the episode is a heartwarming tale of friendship and loyalty. It shows the bond between humans and Pokemon and how they can help each other in difficult situations. The story also highlights the importance of letting animals live in their natural habitats and respecting their needs.
