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You're A Star, Larvitar! (264)
- Thread starter Serebii
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Both the this and the next two episodes were primarily focuses on Larvitar - which I think they did that nicely as an last arc before the whole Silver Conference started. The battle between Magby and Cyndaquil was really nice done and gave fire-type Pokémon some more spotlight. While perhaps largely unrelated to the synopsis of this episode, I recently found out that this Pokémon center was the same one during " The Legend of Thunder!" with Jimmy and Marina.
charizardmaster125
Well-Known Member
I like the part when James says "Weezing, do anything!" The way he says it just sounds funny, one of the best lines in the dub.
Tuskie Tyrant Yoko Kurama
Fancy footwork
That Magby was really strong. But, Larvitar was good in this episode. It wanted to be with Ash, so it followed him. So cute. :3
The Pokemon Broadcast
Snafu
Nice to see Larvitar get some attention (over the next couple episodes) before it's arc is completed. 
Wednesdayz
Meowth fanatic
Finally, Larvitar development! It was delightful to see Larvitar risk himself to save Ash, like when he bit the tire of the truck to stop Team Rocket. I thought the battle between Ash and Satchel was good, but it sucks how Cyndaquil lost. I was glad that Satchel's Magby evolved into a Magmar though.
I think it would've been interesting if Cyndaquil had evolved here, but the episode was more about Larvitar showcasing new moves any ways than about Cyndaquil.
Wednesdayz
Meowth fanatic
This. But then again, the Larvitar wasn't even Ash's Pokemon to begin with, so did it really need development over Cyndaquil?
Leonhart
Imagineer
I was as surprised as Kasumi was when Satoshi used his Hinoarashi against Senichi's Bubii instead of using his Waninoko, although this illustrated Satoshi's favoritism. Still, it was nice seeing all those trainers practicing for the Jouto League, and it was refreshing to see the Pokemon save themselves from the Rocket-dan.
Vipsoccermaster
Well-Known Member
Good episode. And good Magby debut. But the episode centers around Larvitar, as he helped save the Pokémon captured by Team Rocket.
Leonhart
Imagineer
It was meant to be a Yogiras themed episode, yet the episode's main plot spent more time focusing on Bubii, as well as on preparations for the upcoming Jouto League.
BulleDeChagrin
Lillie best girl
Kind of an anonymous episode. I really like Larvitar and Cyndaquil, but for some reason I lost attention several times during this.
I liked the start though, and wish we'd see more of Ash training his Pokemon. It is indeed strange that a few episodes before the league, his team consists of 5 not-fully-evolved Pokemon and Noctowl, a Pokemon barely used for battling.
I liked the start though, and wish we'd see more of Ash training his Pokemon. It is indeed strange that a few episodes before the league, his team consists of 5 not-fully-evolved Pokemon and Noctowl, a Pokemon barely used for battling.
FullmetalJackie
Banned
What a good episode that featured Larvitar actually getting some development instead of him acting all shy for an entire episode which was beginning to grate on my nerves by this point. I liked how we got to see so many trainers who were practicing for the Johto League and I liked the match between Cyndaquil and Magby since it made Magby seem like a strong battler even though it was a baby.