Ep. 9: Ash's Failure to Catch Dunsparce Causes Iris to End Their Friendship on Capacia Island
Aired on June 20, 2013
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While visiting Capacia Island, Ash attempts to capture a Dunsparce that has injured Axew but fails in the endeavor. This failure enrages Iris, who is deeply upset by the outcome. In her anger, she declares that she will no longer consider Ash her friend. Following this declaration, Iris departs from the group, leaving Ash behind. The incident highlights the tension caused by Ash's inability to secure the Pokémon and the resulting emotional fallout between the two companions during their journey.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · The boat encounters fog and a giant Heatmor while traveling toward Mahora Island.
- Ep. 6 · Ash and friends meet Professor Oak investigating Rotom on a Decolore Island
- Ep. 7 · Team Rocket's food theft thwarted by pirate Pokémon on a cruise ship
- Ep. 8 · Ash Helps a Lazy Caterpie on Wayfarer Island While Reflecting on His Past Butterfree
- Ep. 9 · Ash's Failure to Catch Dunsparce Causes Iris to End Their Friendship on Capacia Island
- Ep. 10 · The trio visits Capacia Island during Jirachi's rare awakening to grant a wish
- Ep. 11 · Beheeyem Takes Control of Capacia Island Town
- Ep. 12 · A reporter from Kalos arrives at Harvest Island for the fruit festival and sumo tournament.
- Ep. 13 · Alexa introduces the group to the mysterious Yashi Island and its lost pirate treasure.