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** Also, at the beginning of the episode, Ash and Co. and Team Rocket are believed to have their journeys tragically cut short according Officer Jenny.

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** Also, at the beginning of the episode, Ash and Co. and Team Rocket are believed to have their journeys tragically cut short according to Officer Jenny.
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** Also, at the beginning of the episode, Ash and Co. and Team Rocket are believed to have their journeys tragically cut short by Officer Jenny.

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** Also, at the beginning of the episode, Ash and Co. and Team Rocket are believed to have their journeys tragically cut short by according Officer Jenny.
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* CrushingHandshake
* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful, most vicious, and most ill-tempered Pokémon that ever lived. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.

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* CrushingHandshake
CrushingHandshake: After realizing they must work together with their enemies, Ash and Brock shake hands with Team Rocket in this truce albeit with a grudging grip. Pikachu adds its own unique twist for Meowth by [[ShockAndAwe shocking the cat while shaking hands]] though [[WhatTheHellHero Pikachu gets called out by Misty]].
* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful, most vicious, and most ill-tempered Pokémon that ever lived. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon on its former master, along with his companions on the raft.
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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends with Ash and his friends being swept away in a tornado created Dragon Rage.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends with Ash and his friends being swept away in a tornado created by Dragon Rage.



* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization that Magikarp is not even edible for their survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]

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* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization that Magikarp is not even edible for their survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]it]].
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** Also, at the beginning of the episode, Ash and Co. and Team Rocket are believed to have their journeys tragically cut short by Officer Jenny.
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->''"You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"''

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->''"You ->''You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"''MASTER!!!'''''
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->"You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"

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->"You ->''"You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"MASTER!!!'''"''
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* DueToTheDead

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* DueToTheDeadDueToTheDead: When Ash and company find Team Rocket's "corpses", they decided out of respect to give their foes a sea burial.
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* RunOrDie: Misty, the Water-type Pokémon trainer who managed to save the group through her plan, has only one strategy against Gyarados: '''RUN AWAY!''' It also serves as {{Foreshadowing}} to her inability of taming a Gyarados in [[{{Recap/PokemonSS2CeruleanBlues}} Cerulean Blues]].



* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]
* TheWorfEffect: Misty, the Water-type Pokémon trainer who managed to save the group through her plan, has only one strategy against Gyarados: '''RUN AWAY!''' It also serves as {{Foreshadowing}} to her inability of taming a Gyarados in [[{{Recap/PokemonSS2CeruleanBlues}} Cerulean Blues]].

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* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]
* TheWorfEffect: Misty, the Water-type Pokémon trainer who managed to save the group through her plan, has only one strategy against Gyarados: '''RUN AWAY!''' It also serves as {{Foreshadowing}} to her inability of taming a Gyarados in [[{{Recap/PokemonSS2CeruleanBlues}} Cerulean Blues]].
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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever lived. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.

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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful powerful, most vicious, and most ill-tempered Pokémon that ever lived. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.



* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about a day with no food available, everyone ([[OnlySaneMan except Misty]]) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.

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* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about a day with no food available, everyone ([[OnlySaneMan except Misty]]) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.fantasies.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.
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* MagikarpPower: Comes into play here, and in the worst moment possible. [[spoiler: After James kicks Magikarp in anger it finally evolves to the dangerous (and angry) Gyrados.]]

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* MagikarpPower: Comes into play here, and in the worst moment possible. [[spoiler: After James kicks Magikarp in anger it finally evolves to the dangerous (and angry) Gyrados.Gyarados.]]
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* EnemyMine: This is the first time that Ash and his friends work together with Team Rocket.

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* EnemyMine: This is the first time that Ash and his friends truly work together with Team Rocket.Rocket (as opposed to Team Rocket cheering Ash on in private). They have to cooperate to get out of the ship alive.



* MagikarpPower: Comes into play here, and in the worst moment possible.

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* MagikarpPower: Comes into play here, and in the worst moment possible. [[spoiler: After James kicks Magikarp in anger it finally evolves to the dangerous (and angry) Gyrados.]]



* SinkingShipScenario: The main plot, obviously.

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* SinkingShipScenario: The main plot, obviously.This is a fairly classic set-up, a ship sank, the protagonists do not escape with the passengers, and now they are adrift on a makeshift raft at sea with no food.
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* EnemyMime: This is the first time that Ash and his friends work together with Team Rocket.

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* EnemyMime: EnemyMine: This is the first time that Ash and his friends work together with Team Rocket.
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* TheWorfEffect: Misty, the Water-type Pokémon trainer who managed to save the group through her plan, has only one strategy against Gyarados: '''RUN AWAY!''' It also serves as {{Foreshadowing}} to her fear of Gyarados in [[{{Recap/PokemonSS2CeruleanBlues}} Cerulean Blues]].

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* TheWorfEffect: Misty, the Water-type Pokémon trainer who managed to save the group through her plan, has only one strategy against Gyarados: '''RUN AWAY!''' It also serves as {{Foreshadowing}} to her fear inability of taming a Gyarados in [[{{Recap/PokemonSS2CeruleanBlues}} Cerulean Blues]].

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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.

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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas.lived. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.



* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about day with no food available, everyone (except Misty) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.

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* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about a day with no food available, everyone (except Misty) ([[OnlySaneMan except Misty]]) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.



* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]

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* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]]]
* TheWorfEffect: Misty, the Water-type Pokémon trainer who managed to save the group through her plan, has only one strategy against Gyarados: '''RUN AWAY!''' It also serves as {{Foreshadowing}} to her fear of Gyarados in [[{{Recap/PokemonSS2CeruleanBlues}} Cerulean Blues]].
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->"You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"
-->-- '''James'''

!!Japanese Title: ''Pokémon Adrift''
!!!Original Airdate: July 15, 1997
!!!US Airdate: September 29, 1998

!!Tropes
* AlasPoorVillain: Ash and his friends find the bodies of Team Rocket at the surface, apparently dead due to drowning. They mourn for their persistent foes, believing that even they didn't deserve such a fate, and prepare to give them a sea burial. However, it turns out they're still alive, [[SubvertedTrope to much of Pikachu's dismay.]]
* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends with Ash and his friends being swept away in a tornado created Dragon Rage.
* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.
* TheDreaded: Gyarados. According to Misty, the sailors used tell horrifying stories about Gyarados and its fearsome attack Dragon Rage. She states that when Dragon Rage occurs, no one is able to escape it.
* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about day with no food available, everyone (except Misty) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.
* EnemyMime: This is the first time that Ash and his friends work together with Team Rocket.
* EyeCatch: The featured Who's That Pokémon this episode is Magikarp.
* HopeSpot: As the group tries to outrun Gyarados, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks, seemingly exhausted from the chase. [[GenreSavvy But Misty remembers the stories about Gyarados]] [[OhCrap and realizes that it's about to perform Dragon Rage.]] [[FromBadToWorse Cue several more Gyarados rising from the sea.]]
* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization that Magikarp is not even edible for their survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]
* MagikarpPower: Comes into play here, and in the worst moment possible.
* OnlySaneMan: Misty is the only level-headed person during this crisis, while everyone else wants to settle old scores.
* SinkingShipScenario: The main plot, obviously.
* ShoutOut: This episode pays tribute to Film/ThePoseidonAdventure, complete with a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.
* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]
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->"You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"
-->-- '''James'''

!!Japanese Title: ''Pokémon Adrift''
!!!Original Airdate: July 15, 1997
!!!US Airdate: September 29, 1998

!!Tropes
* AlasPoorVillain: Ash and his friends find the bodies of Team Rocket at the surface, apparently dead due to drowning. They mourn for their persistent foes, believing that even they didn't deserve such a fate, and prepare to give them a sea burial. However, it turns out they're still alive, [[SubvertedTrope to much of Pikachu's dismay.]]
* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends with Ash and his friends being swept away in a tornado created Dragon Rage.
* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.
* TheDreaded: Gyarados. According to Misty, the sailors used tell horrifying stories about Gyarados and its fearsome attack Dragon Rage. She states that when Dragon Rage occurs, no one is able to escape it.
* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about day with no food available, everyone (except Misty) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.
* EnemyMime: This is the first time that Ash and his friends work together with Team Rocket.
* EyeCatch: The featured Who's That Pokémon this episode is Magikarp.
* HopeSpot: As the group tries to outrun Gyarados, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks, seemingly exhausted from the chase. [[GenreSavvy But Misty remembers the stories about Gyarados]] [[OhCrap and realizes that it's about to perform Dragon Rage.]] [[FromBadToWorse Cue several more Gyarados rising from the sea.]]
* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization that Magikarp is not even edible for their survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]
* MagikarpPower: Comes into play here, and in the worst moment possible.
* OnlySaneMan: Misty is the only level-headed person during this crisis, while everyone else wants to settle old scores.
* SinkingShipScenario: The main plot, obviously.
* ShoutOut: This episode pays tribute to Film/ThePoseidonAdventure, complete with a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.
* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]

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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks revenge upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.
* TheDreaded: Gyarados. According to Misty, the sailors used tell stories about Gyarados and its fearsome attack Dragon Rage, which no one has been able to escape.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends with Ash and his friends being swept away in a tornado created Dragon Rage.
* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks revenge payback upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.
* TheDreaded: Gyarados. According to Misty, the sailors used tell horrifying stories about Gyarados and its fearsome attack Dragon Rage, which Rage. She states that when Dragon Rage occurs, no one has been is able to escape.escape it.



* HopeSpot: As the group tries to outrun Gyarados, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks, seemingly exhausted from the chase. [[GenreSavvy But Misty remembers the sailor stories about Gyarados]] [[OhCrap and realizes that it's about to perform Dragon Rage.]] [[FromBadToWorse Cue several more Gyarados rising from the sea.]]

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* HopeSpot: As the group tries to outrun Gyarados, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks, seemingly exhausted from the chase. [[GenreSavvy But Misty remembers the sailor stories about Gyarados]] [[OhCrap and realizes that it's about to perform Dragon Rage.]] [[FromBadToWorse Cue several more Gyarados rising from the sea.]]



* ShoutOut: This episode pays tribute to Film/ThePoseidonAdventure, complete with a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]

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* ShoutOut: This episode pays tribute to Film/ThePoseidonAdventure, complete with a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]

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* OnlySaneMan: Misty is the only level-headed person during this crisis, while everyone else wants to settle old scores.



* ShoutOut: [[Film/ThePoseidonAdventure The scenario pays tribute to Poseidon's Adventure, complete with a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]

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* ShoutOut: [[Film/ThePoseidonAdventure The scenario This episode pays tribute to Poseidon's Adventure, Film/ThePoseidonAdventure, complete with a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]

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* AlasPoorVillain: Ash and his friends find the bodies of Team Rocket at the surface, apparently dead due to drowning. They mourn for their persistent foes, believing that even they didn't deserve such a fate, and prepare to give them a sea burial. However, it turns out they're still alive, [[SubvertedTrope to much of Pikachu's dismay.]]



* EatTheDog: Being stranded in the middle of ocean for about day with no food available, everyone (except Misty) look at Magikarp with [[MeatOVision hungry intentions.]] Meowth makes for the first bite, only to find out that Magikarp is made out of tough scales and bones.



* HopeSpot: After chasing our heroes for a period of time, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks. At first, it seems to be exhausted from the chase and its recently evolution. [[FromBadToWorse Then it turns out that Gyarados was calling its friends to perform their ultimate attack, Dragon Rage.]]

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* HopeSpot: After chasing our heroes for a period of time, As the group tries to outrun Gyarados, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks. At first, it seems to be tracks, seemingly exhausted from the chase chase. [[GenreSavvy But Misty remembers the sailor stories about Gyarados]] [[OhCrap and its recently evolution. realizes that it's about to perform Dragon Rage.]] [[FromBadToWorse Then it turns out that Cue several more Gyarados was calling its friends to perform their ultimate attack, Dragon Rage.rising from the sea.]]



* WhosLaughingNow: Said word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.

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* WhosLaughingNow: Said almost word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] Subverted when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that just splashes around.]]
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* ShoutOut: [[Film/ThePoseidonAdventure The scenario pays tribute to Poseidon's Adventure, complete with an capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]

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* ShoutOut: [[Film/ThePoseidonAdventure The scenario pays tribute to Poseidon's Adventure, complete with an a capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]

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* WhosLaughingNow: Said word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for being conned by the Magikarp Salesman, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that only splashes around.

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* SinkingShipScenario: The main plot, obviously.
* ShoutOut: [[Film/ThePoseidonAdventure The scenario pays tribute to Poseidon's Adventure, complete with an capsized ship sinking from the top and our heroes trying to escape through the bottom up.]]
* WhosLaughingNow: Said word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for being conned by the Magikarp Salesman, buying a useless Magikarp, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that only just splashes around.
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* EyeCatch: The featured Who's That Pokémon this episode is Magikarp.

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* EnemyMime: This is the first time that Ash and his friend work together with Team Rocket.

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* EnemyMime: This is the first time that Ash and his friend friends work together with Team Rocket.Rocket.
* HopeSpot: After chasing our heroes for a period of time, Gyarados suddenly stops in its tracks. At first, it seems to be exhausted from the chase and its recently evolution. [[FromBadToWorse Then it turns out that Gyarados was calling its friends to perform their ultimate attack, Dragon Rage.]]

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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, a giant sea serpent with a really bad-tempered, and seeks payback.
* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization his Magikarp is inedible for survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]

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* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, a giant sea serpent with a really bad-tempered, one of the most powerful and ill-tempered Pokémon that ever swam the seas. Upon its evolution, the now pissed-off Gyarados seeks payback.
revenge upon its former master, along with his companions on the raft.
* TheDreaded: Gyarados. According to Misty, the sailors used tell stories about Gyarados and its fearsome attack Dragon Rage, which no one has been able to escape.
* EnemyMime: This is the first time that Ash and his friend work together with Team Rocket.
* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization his that Magikarp is inedible not even edible for their survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]

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* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization his Magikarp is inedible for survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]][[MagikarpPower regrets it]]
* MagikarpPower: Comes at the worst time possible.

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* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization his Magikarp is inedible for survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]][[MagikarpPower later]] [[MagikarpPower regrets it]]
* MagikarpPower: Comes at into play here, and in the worst time possible.moment possible.
* WhosLaughingNow: Said word per word by James. After being berated and mocked by Jessie and Meowth for being conned by the Magikarp Salesman, James finally gets back at them by revealing that Magikarp is the only Water-Type Pokémon they have to escape the sinking ship. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] when it turns out that Magikarp is a poor swimmer that only splashes around.
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->"You good for nothing fish! '''I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR MASTER!!!'''"
-->-- '''James'''

!!Japanese Title: ''Pokémon Adrift''
!!!Original Airdate: July 15, 1997
!!!US Airdate: September 29, 1998

!!Tropes
* TheDogBitesBack: After being disowned and kicked by James for being useless, Magikarp suddenly evolves into a Gyarados, a giant sea serpent with a really bad-tempered, and seeks payback.
* KickTheDog: James, furious upon the realization his Magikarp is inedible for survival, literally kicks Magikarp back into the ocean. [[TheDogBitesBack He later]][[MagikarpPower regrets it]]
* MagikarpPower: Comes at the worst time possible.

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