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Feb 23, 2017 11:15 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Satoshi got his second pokemon in Alola. Why did Ash look so silly during his training with Iwanko. lol
Feb 23, 2017 12:26 PM
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I know it was only a 1 week break, but i missed this anime way to much :(
I like the way they are going with Rotom, it legit feels like he is progressing and slowly learns the behavior of Pokemon and humans.
I first thought those Lycanroc were the big bosses of the forest and all the other Pokemons must listen to them and that's how Iwanko got hurt, kinda like with "The Beast" in Stuart Little 3.
Good thing those Pokemon were just training wich each other, wich was kinda cool imo.
Feb 23, 2017 12:58 PM
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I'm really happy that Iwanko joined Ash's team. A great addition. This was a really good episode.
Feb 23, 2017 2:38 PM
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nice episode.
I always thought iwanko is kuku hakase pokemon tho.
Feb 23, 2017 2:53 PM
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on-hold until lusamine appears
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Feb 23, 2017 4:23 PM
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JFC POKEMON FIGHT CLUB HELP I CAN'T BREATHE
This episode was sweet and fun!
I just really like the interactions between humans with Pokemon AND Pokemon with Pokemon in this show. ouo It really gives me a heartwarming feeling.

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Feb 23, 2017 4:55 PM
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Ash training Rockruff was cute :3 The Pokemon-only training was interesting ^^

I really thought Rockruff was Kukui's Pokemon! He even states the confusion to us at the end. How troll it sounded lol

Rockruff isn't a bad addition to Ash's team though. It's the perfect counter for Rowlet's weaknesses (Fire, Ice and Flying) and Lycanroc (rooting for Midday) is quite good too because it's really fast :P
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Feb 23, 2017 5:54 PM
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I was really hoping he'd maybe catch a Grubbin (Lord knows why I even thought of Grubbin when I knew full well this was an episode about Rockruff), but I'm still happy it's Rockruff. I mean, I won't complain. Lycanroc - Midday Form is my second favorite Gen 7 Pokemon, second only to Mimikyu and above Vikavolt (which Grubbin eventually evolves into). That being said, I still hope he catches a Grubbin and considering it's Litten next week, we might see him catch another Pokemon (though Litten's capture may be a while).
Feb 23, 2017 10:56 PM
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Nice Episode, finally ash is getting his team together, Should rockruff/lwanko evolve? I would say yes.
Feb 24, 2017 2:26 AM

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Happy to see Ash get his next Pokemon. Always assumed that Rockruff was Kukui's Pokemon so it was nice to see them explain that during the episode as well.
Feb 24, 2017 5:19 AM

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Well, that was a nice twist to our story. Rockruff joined Ash's party as his third Pokemon. And the fact that there was a Pokemon Fight Club on Scratch Mark Hill. No wonder Rockruff had to keep it secret-
1st Rule of Pokemon Fight Club! Don't talk about Pokemon Fight Club!!!

The fight with Boobe...I mean, Magmar, was pretty cool too, considering that boob (heh heh) gave Rockruff a really hard time, and watching him win made the payoff, for lack of a better word, all the more better.

But, is it me, or is it that whenever the scene transitioned at some parts, we get a sexual innuendo? First, it was a Shellder. Then, it was 3 Magikarp!! No, not 1, not 2, but 3 Magikarp on top of each other!!! WTF!!!!
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Feb 26, 2017 4:34 AM

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SirKnight007 said:
Well, that was a nice twist to our story. Rockruff joined Ash's party as his third Pokemon. And the fact that there was a Pokemon Fight Club on Scratch Mark Hill. No wonder Rockruff had to keep it secret-
1st Rule of Pokemon Fight Club! Don't talk about Pokemon Fight Club!!!

The fight with Boobe...I mean, Magmar, was pretty cool too, considering that boob (heh heh) gave Rockruff a really hard time, and watching him win made the payoff, for lack of a better word, all the more better.

But, is it me, or is it that whenever the scene transitioned at some parts, we get a sexual innuendo? First, it was a Shellder. Then, it was 3 Magikarp!! No, not 1, not 2, but 3 Magikarp on top of each other!!! WTF!!!!

You seem to enjoy posting this very much. XD
Feb 27, 2017 5:26 AM

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otterman965 said:
SirKnight007 said:
Well, that was a nice twist to our story. Rockruff joined Ash's party as his third Pokemon. And the fact that there was a Pokemon Fight Club on Scratch Mark Hill. No wonder Rockruff had to keep it secret-
1st Rule of Pokemon Fight Club! Don't talk about Pokemon Fight Club!!!

The fight with Boobe...I mean, Magmar, was pretty cool too, considering that boob (heh heh) gave Rockruff a really hard time, and watching him win made the payoff, for lack of a better word, all the more better.

But, is it me, or is it that whenever the scene transitioned at some parts, we get a sexual innuendo? First, it was a Shellder. Then, it was 3 Magikarp!! No, not 1, not 2, but 3 Magikarp on top of each other!!! WTF!!!!

You seem to enjoy posting this very much. XD


At least it wasn't against Mandibuzz, let's see you try NOT to laugh at that. And to answer your question, Yes, Very much. But the chance seldom comes by.
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Mar 2, 2017 5:24 PM
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I too thought Rockruff was Kukui's, it seems there was a single person who didn't.
And I too hope he evolves to Midday form.

Also, I finally catched up with the anime again (I stopped watching after episode eight and was delaying on catching up again), but now I have to wait for episode 16 to come out in my language. :c
Mar 4, 2017 6:32 PM

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First rule of poke-fight club is don't talk about poke-fight club.

Good episode, but I can't get over how little sense it made for Kukui not to actually own rockruff. He must have had the pokemon hanging around long enough to think of installing a doggy door. Eh oh well I like that it's Ash's now. I'm also really digging the father-son relationship that Ash and Kukui are developing, we haven't really seen anything like that before
Mar 6, 2017 11:30 AM

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SirKnight007 said:


At least it wasn't against Mandibuzz, let's see you try NOT to laugh at that. And to answer your question, Yes, Very much. But the chance seldom comes by.

You're speaking about Vulgina, do you?
Apr 3, 2017 12:55 PM

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RULE NUMBER ONE :You do not talk about FIGHT CLUB.
Looks like Iwanko respects the rules
Apr 19, 2017 4:13 AM
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surprise episode, because Satoshi training a Rockruff!!!
The both evolutions of this pokemon are incredibles, because if in the night or the day, evolution in a different!!! Cool!!!
Jun 26, 2017 9:49 AM
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when iwanko and satoshi started training togther + the opening played :^)
Mar 15, 2019 6:54 AM

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Rockruff! I hope he evolves in the lighy ver as i dont like the datk one much and doesnt suit rockruff his character so far i think

Elso said:
First rule of poke-fight club is don't talk about poke-fight club.

Good episode, but I can't get over how little sense it made for Kukui not to actually own rockruff. He must have had the pokemon hanging around long enough to think of installing a doggy door. Eh oh well I like that it's Ash's now. I'm also really digging the father-son relationship that Ash and Kukui are developing, we haven't really seen anything like that before


Guess we shouldnt think too much eith pokemon, ive seen so many makes no sense things. But yeah tbh i think kakui suits rockruff but well now he is from ash
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Rockruff, getto da zé! 🐕🪨
Dec 6, 2025 1:30 PM

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And now, an Ash focused episode! Ash’s training with Rockruff has been some of his most interesting characterization in a long while. He felt human. Charming, in his head-on approach to working alongside Rockruff to help it reach its goals. Him taking that Rock Throw move straight to the chest? Classic Ash! And a freaking hilarious moment! 10/10
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