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* BittersweetEnding: Especially for Piplup, who takes Ash and Pikachu's impending departure ''very'' hard.
* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket HQ [[spoiler:and become an A-Rank agents and get a [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious role]]]].
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* BittersweetEnding: Especially for Piplup, who takes Ash and Pikachu's impending departure ''very'' hard.
hard. That said, Dawn assures him they'll see Ash and Pikachu again someday, and the bond between the group remains unbroken.
* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket HQ[[spoiler:and and become an A-Rank agents and get a [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious role]]]].role]].
* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket HQ
* LastEpisodeThemeReprise:
** "Tears, After the Cloudy Weather" plays during the emotional climax of this episode, much like it played for the emotional climax of "Pokémon -- I Choose You!".
** In the Japanese version, the original version of "Together" plays during the battle between Cynthia and Flint, the first opening theme for ''Diamond and Pearl''. In the dub, it's replaced with an extended version of "We Will Carry On!", the current theme for ''Sinnoh League Victors''.
** "Tears, After the Cloudy Weather" plays during the emotional climax of this episode, much like it played for the emotional climax of "Pokémon -- I Choose You!".
** In the Japanese version, the original version of "Together" plays during the battle between Cynthia and Flint, the first opening theme for ''Diamond and Pearl''. In the dub, it's replaced with an extended version of "We Will Carry On!", the current theme for ''Sinnoh League Victors''.
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* LastEpisodeNewCharacter: MatoriMatori is introduced in this episode, a character who would go on to play a larger role in the subsequent series.
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** After 4 seasons, Brock officially part ways with Ash. Brock would later return for 3 appearances: One in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan (Japan only) which does not include Ash, and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon'' series.
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** After 4 seasons, Brock officially part ways with Ash. Brock would later return for 3 appearances: One in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan (Japan only) which does not include Ash, and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon'' series.series and later rejoining Ash for one last run in ''Aim to Be A Master''.
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* EndOfAnAge: This episode marks the end of Brock's tenure as a companion as well the anime's original [[ArtShift art style]] and soundtrack. Given that the show was significantly {{retool}}ed from that point onward, it's also the end of an era for the anime's overall direction.
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* SequelHook: While the episode lacks any hints of Ash heading to Unova, there are hints that something serious is about to go down with Team Rocket, and the ending text "Next Time...A New Beginning" makes it clear the series is far from over.
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* SeriesFauxnale: While the MerchandiseDriven nature of the ''Pokémon'' franchise meant the anime obviously wasn't ending anytime soon, this episode has a much clearer sense of closure than the ones before it. It's the first series where Ash simply returns home instead of starting another new journey, a trend that would be repeated in future finales such as those from the ''XY'' and ''Sun and Moon'' series.
* SequelHook:While the {{Downplayed|Trope}}. The episode lacks any hints of Ash heading to Unova, there and for the first time simply ends with him heading home to Pallet Town. There are hints that something serious is about to go down with Team Rocket, albeit very vague, and nothing concrete is established. However, the ending text "Next Time...A New Beginning" makes it clear the series as a whole is far from over.
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** Brock returned for 3 appearances: One in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan (Japan only), and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon'' series.
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** After 4 seasons, Brock returned officially part ways with Ash. Brock would later return for 3 appearances: One in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan (Japan only), only) which does not include Ash, and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon'' series.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time), though as a guest in special occasions. Dawn would go onto appear in an eight-episode return arc in ''Best Wishes''. Brock returned for 3 appearances: one in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan, and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon'' series.
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* PutOnABus: All of Ash's companions this time.
** Dawn departs from Ash andBrock (for real this time), though as a guest in special occasions. Brock, not joining them on the boat. Dawn would go onto appear in an eight-episode a nine-episode return arc in ''Best Wishes''. Wishes''.
** Brock returned for 3 appearances:one One in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan, Cilan (Japan only), and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon'' series.
** Dawn departs from Ash and
** Brock returned for 3 appearances:
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** Brock's departure especially; aside from Pikachu, he's been Ash's most consistent companion, so his departure hammers home that this is a new era for the show going forward.
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** Brock's departure especially; aside departure, especially after 4 generations. Aside from Pikachu, he's been Ash's most consistent companion, so his departure hammers home that this is a new era for the show going forward.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). However, Dawn would go onto appear in an eight-episode return arc in ''Best Wishes'', while Brock returned for two guest appearances in ''Sun & Moon''.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). However, time), though as a guest in special occasions. Dawn would go onto appear in an eight-episode return arc in ''Best Wishes'', while Wishes''. Brock returned for 3 appearances: one in the special ''Best Wishes'' episode with Cilan, and two guest appearances in the main ''Sun & Moon''.Moon'' series.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). However, Dawn would go onto appear in an eight-episode return arc in ''Best Wishes'', while Brock returned for a two guest appearances in ''Sun & Moon''.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). However, Dawn would go onto appear in an eight-episode return arc in ''Best Wishes'', while Brock returned for a two guest appearances in ''Sun & Moon''.
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It's time for the Sinnoh twerps to part ways, as Dawn continues her journey to be a top Pokémon Coordinator, Brock begins his journey as a Pokémon Doctor, and Ash prepares to head to Unova to continue his journey to become a Pokémon Master. But Piplup isn't quite ready for the adventure to end.
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It's time for the Sinnoh twerps to part ways, as Dawn continues her journey to be a top Pokémon Coordinator, Brock begins his journey as a Pokémon Doctor, and Ash prepares to head to Unova to continue return home for a respite before he continues his journey to become be a Pokémon Master. But Piplup isn't quite ready for the adventure to end.
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* TheFellowshipHasEnded: With Dawn continuing her journey separately, and Brock seeking a new destiny as a Pokémon doctor, Ash will have to head to Unova on his own.
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* TheFellowshipHasEnded: TheFellowshipHasEnded:
** With Dawn continuing her journey separately, and Brock seeking a new destiny as a Pokémon doctor, Ash will have to head to Unova on hisown.own.
** Brock's departure especially; aside from Pikachu, he's been Ash's most consistent companion, so his departure hammers home that this is a new era for the show going forward.
* GrandFinale: The final episode of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series.
** With Dawn continuing her journey separately, and Brock seeking a new destiny as a Pokémon doctor, Ash will have to head to Unova on his
** Brock's departure especially; aside from Pikachu, he's been Ash's most consistent companion, so his departure hammers home that this is a new era for the show going forward.
* GrandFinale: The final episode of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). However, Dawn would go onto make appear in an eight-episode guest appearance return arc in ''Best Wishes'', while Brock returned for a two-parter two guest appearances in ''Sun & Moon''.
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* SequelHook: While the episode lacks any explicit hints of Ash heading to Unova, there are hints that something serious is about to go down with Team Rocket, and the ending text "Next Time...A New Beginning" makes it clear the series is far from over.
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* SequelHook: While the episode lacks any explicit hints of Ash heading to Unova, there are hints that something serious is about to go down with Team Rocket, and the ending text "Next Time...A New Beginning" makes it clear the series is far from over.
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* SequelHook: While the episode lacks any explicit hints of Ash heading to Unova, the ending text "Next Time...A New Beginning" makes it clear the series is far from over.
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* SequelHook: While the episode lacks any explicit hints of Ash heading to Unova, there are hints that something serious is about to go down with Team Rocket, and the ending text "Next Time...A New Beginning" makes it clear the series is far from over.
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* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket HQ [[spoiler:and become an A-Rank agents and get a [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious role]].
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* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket HQ [[spoiler:and become an A-Rank agents and get a [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious role]].role]]]].
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* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket [spoiler: and become an A-Rank agents and get a more serious role].
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* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket [spoiler: and HQ [[spoiler:and become an A-Rank agents and get a more serious role].role]].
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* CharacterDevelopment: Team Rocket trio return to Team Rocket [spoiler:and become an A-Rank agents and get a more serious role].
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). Both would make guest appearances in ''Best Wishes'', however.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock (for real this time). Both However, Dawn would go onto make an eight-episode guest appearances appearance in ''Best Wishes'', however.while Brock returned for a two-parter in ''Sun & Moon''.
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Word of Team Rocket's involvement in the downfall of Team Galactic got to Giovanni, and he sends them a note via Delibird courier ordering them to return to Team Rocket HQ for a promotion and new assignment.
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Word of Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth's involvement in the downfall of Team Galactic got to Giovanni, and he sends them a note via Delibird courier ordering them to return to Team Rocket HQ for a promotion and new assignment.
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Word of Team Rocket's involvement in the downfall of Team Galactic got to Giovanni, and he sends them a note via Delibird courier ordering them to return to Team Rocket HQ for a promotion and new assignment.
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* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock. Both would make guest appearances in ''Best Wishes'', however.
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* MomentKiller: Meowth decides to invade Pikachu and Piplup's emotional moment.
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* MomentKiller: Meowth decides to invade Pikachu Pikachu, Piplup, and Piplup's Togekiss's emotional moment.
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* TheFellowshipHasEnded: With Dawn continuing her journey separately, and Brock seeking a new destiny as a Pokémon doctor, Ash will have to head to Unova on his own.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Saying goodbye is always hard.]]
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->"''I know how you feel. Nothing's harder than saying goodbye!''"
-->--'''Meowth'''
!!Original Title: Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!
!!!Original Airdate: September 9, 2010
!!!US Airdate: February 5, 2011
It's time for the Sinnoh twerps to part ways, as Dawn continues her journey to be a top Pokémon Coordinator, Brock begins his journey as a Pokémon Doctor, and Ash prepares to head to Unova to continue his journey to become a Pokémon Master. But Piplup isn't quite ready for the adventure to end.
!This episode contains examples of the following tropes:
-->--'''Meowth'''
!!Original Title: Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!
!!!Original Airdate: September 9, 2010
!!!US Airdate: February 5, 2011
It's time for the Sinnoh twerps to part ways, as Dawn continues her journey to be a top Pokémon Coordinator, Brock begins his journey as a Pokémon Doctor, and Ash prepares to head to Unova to continue his journey to become a Pokémon Master. But Piplup isn't quite ready for the adventure to end.
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* CurbstompBattle: The heroes deliver one to Team Rocket, who decided to plot a Pokemon stealing scheme at the most inappropriate time.
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* TooKinkyToTorture: Team Rocket don't seem too upset about being blasted off, due to their upcoming promotion in Unova.
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* PleaseDontLeaveMe: What Piplup is saying to Pikachu when finally cornered and forced to say goodbye.
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* BittersweetEnding: Especially for Piplup, who takes Ash and Pikachu's impending departure ''very'' hard.
* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock. Both would make guest appearances in ''Best Wishes'', however.
* TheFellowshipHasEnded: With Dawn continuing her journey separately, and Brock seeking a new destiny as a Pokémon doctor, Ash will have to head to Unova on his own.
* PutOnABus: Dawn and Brock. Both would make guest appearances in ''Best Wishes'', however.
* TheFellowshipHasEnded: With Dawn continuing her journey separately, and Brock seeking a new destiny as a Pokémon doctor, Ash will have to head to Unova on his own.
