English Official Summary
While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe. They're all students at Pokémon Technical Institute, which offers classes that allow trainers to enter the Pokémon League without getting badges. But Joe says the rough treatment is necessary so he'll be strong enough to graduate. Still, Ash doesn't like the idea, and demands to meet the person responsible for this "tutoring" program. We soon meet this leader, a conceited girl named Giselle. Brock and Ash are smitten by her looks, but Misty wants to battle. To Misty's surprise, Giselle's Rock-type Graveler defeats her Water-type Starmie, proving that matching up types is only one of several factors that determine victory. As Giselle gloats, Ash challengers her, and Pikachu faces her Cubone. But Cubone is unaffected by Electric-type attacks—how can Pikachu win? What's the real deal with this school? And why does the school seem so familiar to Jessie and James?
French Official Summary
Alors qu'ils cherchent du bois pour faire un feu dans une forêt brumeuse, Sacha et Pikachu tombent sur un groupe d'écoliers en train de harceler un de leurs camarades appelé Joe.
German Official Summary
Auf der Suche nach Feuerholz im nebligen Wald entdecken Ash und Pikachu einige Privatschüler, die ihren Klassenkameraden Joe hänseln.
Italian Official Summary
Ash e Pikachu si imbattono in un gruppetto di studenti prepotenti che maltratta un loro compagno di scuola, Joe. Ma è davvero necessario sottostare a queste angherie per riuscire a diplomarsi?
Portuguese Official Summary
Ash encontra alguns alunos que estão provocando seu colega de classe, Joe. Joe insiste que o tratamento duro é necessário para que ele se torne forte o bastante para se formar. Ash não concorda.
Finnish Official Summary
Ash tapaa opiskelijoita, jotka kiusaavat luokkatoveriaan nimeltä Joe. Joe uskoo, että kova kohtelu on välttämätöntä, jotta hänestä tulee tarpeeksi vahva. Ash on eri mieltä.
Spanish Latin America Official Summary
Ash conoce a algunos estudiantes, quienes molestan a su compañero Joe. Joe insiste en que se necesita un trato duro para que él sea lo suficientemente fuerte para graduarse. Ash no está de acuerdo.
Spanish Official Summary
Mientras buscan leña en el bosque nebuloso, Ash y Pikachu descubren a un grupo de niños de la escuela primaria acosando a un compañero de clase llamado Joe.
English Great Britain Official Summary
While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe. They're all students at Pokémon Technical Institute, which offers classes that allow trainers to enter the Pokémon League without getting badges. But Joe says the rough treatment is necessary so he'll be strong enough to graduate. Still, Ash doesn't like the idea, and demands to meet the person responsible for this "tutoring" program. We soon meet this leader, a conceited girl named Giselle. Brock and Ash are smitten by her looks, but Misty wants to battle. To Misty's surprise, Giselle's Rock-type Graveler defeats her Water-type Starmie, proving that matching up types is only one of several factors that determine victory. As Giselle gloats, Ash challengers her, and Pikachu faces her Cubone. But Cubone is unaffected by Electric-type attacks—how can Pikachu win? What's the real deal with this school? And why does the school seem so familiar to Jessie and James?
Dutch Official Summary
Ash ontmoet een paar leerlingen die hun klasgenoot Joe pesten. Joe is ervan overtuigd dat het pesten noodzakelijk is om sterk genoeg te worden om te kunnen slagen. Ash is het niet met hem eens.
Norwegian Official Summary
Ash møter noen elever, som mobber klassekameraeten sin, Joe. Joe insisterer på at den dårlige behandlingen er nødvendig, slik at han kan bli sterk nok til å fullføre utdannelsen. Det er ikke Ash enig i.
Swedish Official Summary
Ash träffar några skolelever som mobbar sin skolkompis Joe. Joe menar att den här hårda behandlingen är nödvändig för att han ska kunna ta sin examen. Ash håller inte med
Danish Official Summary
Ash møder nogle skoleelever, som mobber deres klassekammerat Joe. Joe hævder, at den hårde behandling er nødvendig for at hærde ham. Ash er dog ikke enig.