Japanese Title: Nyarth, Bull and Granbull!?
Original Airdate: November 30, 2000
US Airdate: November 3, 2001
Granbull has outgrown her obsession with Meowth's tail.
As our heroes take a brief rest near a river, Ash sees a Snubbull rush by on the opposite bank. This wasn't just any Snubbull either, this one was Madame Muchmoney's! Ash, Misty and Brock follow Pikachu as it picks up Snubbull's scent and leads them in the search for the wealthy woman's Pokémon. Our heroes are racing against time when Team Rocket sets a trap for Snubbull, hoping to get a cash reward from Madam Muchmoney. Don't miss Snubbull's reaction when it encounters Team Rocket... it's so exciting and new, it's evolutionary!
Tropes
- Do Wrong, Right: Team Rocket tries to get a hold of Snubbull, using Meowth as bait, to get a reward for returning her to Madame Muchmoney. But Snubbull overhears their plans, and in her anger, evolves into Granbull.
- Mistaken from Behind: A depressed Snubbull discovers what appears to be Meowth's tail in some bushes. She takes a bite—only to discover that the tail is that of a Mankey! Which promptly punches her in the face.
- Put on a Bus: After following Team Rocket for much of Johto to that point, Snubbull evolves into Granbull, gets over her obsession with Meowth, and goes home with Madame Muchmoney.
- Took a Level in Badass: Madame Muchmoney herself went out to look for Snubbull. Not only did she get in shape, but it changed her outlook on life, as well as her relationship with Snubbull/Granbull.
- Tropey, Come Home: Madame Muchmoney and Granbull reunite with the promise of an actual Pokémon journey of their own.
- Vine Swing: How Madame Muchmoney makes her entrance, complete with Tarzan yell.
