The New Poke-Amph!

Episode 032: The Flame Pokemon-athon

Traveling though the Safari Zone, Ash catches sight of a herd of Tauros. Determined to capture one, Ash calls out his Charmander, only to be challenged by a Growlithe, who matches Charmander's flame attacks. Just as Ash is about to call out Squirtle, a girl on a Ponyta stops him and tells him he is on a Pokemon reserve, and catching Pokemon is not allowed. She tells them they are in the Big P Pokemon Ranch, owned by the Larame family, and she introduces herself as Lara Larame. Ash tries to pet Ponyta, but the Pokemon burns Ash, and Lara tells them Ponyta burns people it doesn't trust. Lara invites them all to a party that night, and to a big Pokemon race the next day. She tells them the annual Pokemon race is a competition among Pokemon trainers, and whoever wins the race becomes an honorary member of the Larame family. Just then, her rival Dario and his herd of Dodrio, comes by to taunt Lara and tells her he's going to win the race before speeding off again. That night, at the party, Dario tells Lara that there is trouble at the ranch. She speeds off towards the ranch on her Ponyta. There, the Tauros are fighting and she uses Growlither to calm them down. Suddenly, a rustling the in bushes and a flash of light spooks Ponyta, who bucks Lara to the ground and she breaks her arm. As Brock and Misty tend to Lara, Ash tries to calm Ponyta down. Meanwhile, we find out it was Meowth's gold charm that spooked Ponyta, and Dario hired Team Rocket to sabatoge the race. Back at the race, Lara asks Ash to ride Ponyta in her place. Ash decides to try, but he's never had any riding experience, but after a little training, he's ready for the big race in the morning. Dozens of Pokemon and their Trainers compete in the race, including Misty, Brock, and Pikachu. As the race progresses, Team Rocket's traps knock the Pokemon out of the race one by one until only Dario, Ash, Misty, Pikachu and Squirtle are left. Team Rocket shows up and keep Ash and the others occupied while Dario dashes ahead. Ponyta sends Team Rocket blasting off with a Fire Blast, and then Ash and Ponyta rush ahead to catch up to Dario. Ponyta catches up, but Dodrio pecks Ponyta in the eye, sending them falling back. Suddenly, Ponyta's flames begin to burn hot white and it begins to glow and it evolves into Rapidash. Rapidash zooms toward the finish line and Ash wins by a nose! Lara thanks Ash and Rapidash, and waves goodbye as Ash and the others head on further into the Safari Zone.