GS157: Gotta Catch Ya Later!

is the 64th episode of Pokémon: Master Quest.
==Synopsis==
With the Johto League Silver Conference behind them, Ash, Brock and Misty head back to Viridian City to relax. Their vacation is cut short when Misty receives an urgent call beckoning her back to Cerulean City to run the gym while her sisters cruise the world. Brock, too, realizes that has things he has to do. After a teary goodbye, Ash returns home to Pallet Town—but soon grows restless for adventure. When his former rival Gary takes off on a new journey, leaving behind all of his Pokémon except Blastoise, Ash starts thinking about his next journey. Maybe it's time to check out the Hoenn region after all.
==Episode plot==
The heroes overlook Viridian City and see the new Pokémon Center, in which Brock anticipates to visit Nurse Joy. Ash gives her the Poké Balls and Brock tries to flirt with her, though Joy rejects him. Joy tells she is new at this Center, but did get a message to Misty from Cerulean City, as Misty's sisters want to contact her. Misty's sisters report they got a prize from the beauty competition and leave Misty in charge of Cerulean Gym while they go around the world. Misty is frustrated, but Ash and Brock know it is only until they come back. Joy presents Misty with her old bike, which is now repaired. Misty remembers Ash took it to get here, but the bike was destroyed.
Ash is pleased Misty got her bike back, but she gets angry and runs off. Brock feels she wanted to continue to travel with him and Ash. Misty is sad, as Ash does not care if they have to split up. Three thugs approach Misty and taunt her. These thugs are Kim, Kail and Kai, three top trainers of Viridian City. Misty tries to ignore them, but fails and decides to battle them instead. Misty sends Politoed, while the brothers send Hitmonchan. Politoed uses Water Gun, which knocks out Hitmonchan. However, the two other brothers send Hitmonlee and Hitmontop, which surround Politoed. However, Ash and Brock appear as well, who support Misty and even the odds.
Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, electrocuting Hitmontop, while Brock's Forretress uses Rapid Spin on Hitmonlee. Misty thinks she could've taken all three by herself, but Ash and Brock want to share this last battle with her. Politoed uses Bubble on Hitmonchan, Pikachu Thunderbolt on Hitmontop and Forretress Rapid Spin on Hitmonlee, defeating all three Pokémon. Team Rocket appears and Wobbuffet presses a button, causing the heroes and the brothers to be trapped in goals. The brothers ask to be let go, as they were paid by Team Rocket to defeat the twerps. However, the brothers are enraged, as Team Rocket has no money, so they cut the net and surround Team Rocket, expecting a payment. However, Politoed uses Water Gun, Forretress Rapid Spin and Pikachu Thunderbolt, blasting off both the brothers and Team Rocket.
Ash admits it was great to see Misty battle. Misty thanks him for that, as well as being a good friend. Ash points at the bike, thinking Misty wants to hurry back home. As the heroes walk, Misty reminds Ash to brush his teeth and have a bath, Pikachu not to eat too much and Brock not to get distracted by the girls too much. Misty also wants Ash to do his best. Ash wonders what does Misty mean, so she remembers her adventures with Ash, Brock and Tracey through Kanto, Orange Islands and Johto. Misty believes she got Togepi by coincidence, though Ash believes it was destined that he met her, as they are now friends, even Brock thinks that they are now best friends. Before they depart, Ash promises he will meet Misty once more. Brock yells out, as he also has to go back home to do some errands, though forgot about it. Misty thinks he does not want to leave, but understands that.
thumb|The gang going their separate ways...
Misty asks Ash if he will be fine without her. Ash thinks so and bids farewell to Brock and Misty, who leave to their homes. Ash whispers he thanks Misty and Brock. However, he gets shocked as they are in front of him and have not left. Brock forgot to give Ash lunch with a spoon and a fork, while Misty ties it with a handkerchief, so Ash can carry it. Ash accepts the gift and, tearfully, tells they should go now. Misty and Brock go, and while Misty sees Ash is also feeling sad, Brock believes the onions are the reason for the eyes to water. Fighting back tears, Ash runs to Pallet Town and will not forget Misty nor Brock. Next day, Ash has breakfast, while his mom informs him Gary came. Ash is glad and storms off to the lab, while his mom misses him for going on such journeys. However, Oak and Tracey inform Ash Gary left away, as he got "inspirations" and have no idea where he is, except that he only has Blastoise currently.
Gary is walking, but Ash comes to him, wanting to say goodbye. Ash asks Gary why does he leave so soon, so Gary admits he wants to learn more. Ash does not know where he should go next, so Gary advises him to think about his plans back home. Before leaving, Ash gives Gary the part of the broken Poké Ball. Gary leaves, so Ash bids farewell to him. As Ash and Pikachu think about their plans, they see a Ho-Oh in the sky. Ash believes it is going to Hoenn region, so Ash decides to go there, making a new journey. However, he and Pikachu fall in a hole, as Team Rocket are after Pikachu. James sends Weezing, who uses Smokescreen, which causes Ash and Pikachu to cough. Ash remembers Brock's and Misty's gifts, so gives the handkerchief to Pikachu to breathe easily, while he goes up by using the fork and spoon. He goes up clarifying his friends are always with him. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, blasting Team Rocket off instantly.
Ash thanks Brock and Misty for the gifts, as he goes to make another journey. Later, Ash tells Oak he wants to go to Hoenn, bringing Pikachu and meeting Prof. Birch at Littleroot Town. Tracey remembers Birch is known in field research. Delia comes and presents Ash with new clothes, a new backpack and a ticket from Seafoam Islands to Littleroot Town, knowing Ash would go to Hoenn. Oak also presents a new Pokédex, filled with data on Hoenn Pokémon. Tracey also lets Ash know he will take care of Ash's Pokémon.
==Debuts==
===Character===
*Kim
*Kail
*Kai
===Item===
*Hoenn Pokédex
==Trivia==
*"Pocket Monster TV:" Togepi (JA)
*"Who's That Pokémon?:" Hoppip (EN)
*With Misty leaving in this episode, Ash and Pikachu are the only characters to appear in every episode of the anime as she did debut in the first episode and appeared in every episode alongside Ash and Pikachu until this episode.
===Dub differences===
*The flashback about Misty's time with her friends is different in both versions: the dubbed English version's flashback pushes PokéShipping, while the original Japanese version focuses entirely on Misty as both a Pokémon Trainer and a friend, and even ends with a group shot of Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Togepi, Brock, and Tracey (specifically created for this episode).
==Gallery==
==References==
Category:Episodes focusing on Ash
Category:Episodes focusing on Misty
Category:Episodes focusing on Brock
Category:Episodes featuring Legendary Pokémon
Category:Episodes in which a main character leaves the group