Pokémon

Pokémon (1997 – 2023)

1997 • 25 seasons • Animation, Action & Adventure • TV-Y7

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Episode 40 — A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!

Season 11 • Pokémon

Released: 2008-09-04 • Animation/Action & Adventure/Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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On their way to Celestic Town, Ash and his friends have to take Piplup to the Pokémon Center after it collapsed from over-excessive training. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, who were following the group on a slope, decide to have lunch in a luxury restaurant. But then Jessie notices that Meowth's golden charm is buried under rolls of flab. The trio now realizes that, due to them having led a rich and luxurious life ever since they had earned the money at the summer school, they have become lazy and grown a lot in flesh. Wanting to return to their former "sharp and cool" shapes, they start a harsh training session.

Episodes

Episode 1
Tears for Fears!
2007-11-08

Episode 2
Once There Were Greenfields
2007-11-15

Episode 3
Throwing the Track Switch
2007-11-22

Episode 4
The Keystone Pops!
2007-11-29

Episode 5
Bibarel Gnaws Best!
2007-11-29

Episode 6
Nosing 'Round the Mountain!
2007-12-06

Episode 7
Luxray Vision!
2007-12-13

Episode 8
Journey to the Unown!
2007-12-20

Episode 9
Team Shocker!
2007-12-20

Episode 10
Tanks for the Memories!
2008-01-10

Episode 11
Hot Springing a Leak!
2008-01-17

Episode 12
Riding the Winds of Change!
2008-01-24

Episode 13
Sleight of Sand!
2008-01-31

Episode 14
Lost Leader Strategy!
2008-02-07

Episode 15
Crossing the Battle Line!
2008-02-14

Episode 16
A Triple Fighting Chance!
2008-02-28

Episode 17
Enter Galactic!
2008-03-06

Episode 18
The Bells Are Singing!
2008-03-13

Episode 19
Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (1)
2008-03-20

Episode 20
Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (2)
2008-03-20

Episode 21
Crossing Paths
2008-04-03

Episode 22
Pika and Goliath!
2008-04-03

Episode 23
Our Cup Runneth Over!
2008-04-17

Episode 24
A Full Course Tag Battle!
2008-04-24

Episode 25
Staging a Heroes' Welcome!
2008-05-08

Episode 26
Pruning a Passel of Pals!
2008-05-08

Episode 27
Strategy with a Smile!
2008-05-15

Episode 28
The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!
2008-05-22

Episode 29
Chim-Charred!
2008-05-29

Episode 30
Cream of the Croagunk Crop!
2008-06-05

Episode 31
A Crasher Course in Power!
2008-06-19

Episode 32
Hungry for the Good Life!
2008-07-03

Episode 33
Fighting Fear with Fear!
2008-07-03

Episode 34
Arriving in Style!
2008-07-10

Episode 35
The Psyduck Stops Here!
2008-07-24

Episode 36
Camping it Up!
2008-08-07

Episode 37
Up Close and Personable!
2008-08-14

Episode 38
Ghoul Daze!
2008-08-21

Episode 39
One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
2008-08-28

Episode 40
A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!
2008-09-04

Episode 41
Playing the Leveling Field!
2008-09-11

Episode 42
Doc Brock!
2008-09-25

Episode 43
Battling the Generation Gap!
2008-09-25

Episode 44
Losing Its Lustrous!
2008-10-02

Episode 45
Double Team Turnover!
2008-10-02

Episode 46
If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!
2008-10-16

Episode 47
A Trainer and Child Reunion!
2008-10-23

Episode 48
Aiding the Enemy!
2008-10-30

Episode 49
Barry's Busting Out All Over!
2008-11-06

Episode 50
Shield with a Twist!
2008-11-13

Episode 51
Jumping Rocket Ship!
2008-11-20

Episode 52
Sleepless in Pre-Battle
2008-12-04

Information

Episode air date	04.09.2008
Episode runtime	23 min
Episode rating	5.00
Genres	Animation / Action & Adventure / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating	8.0
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	7+
Country	JP

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Additional videos

Alola (Season 22)

Alola (Season 22)

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Alola (Seasons 20-21)

Alola (Seasons 20-21)

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Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

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Unova (Seasons 14-16)

Unova (Seasons 14-16)

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Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

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Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

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Johto (Seasons 3-5)

Johto (Seasons 3-5)

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Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

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Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

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Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

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Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

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Cast

Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)

Daiki Yamashita

Daiki Yamashita
Gou (voice)

Kenyu Horiuchi
Narrator (voice)

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