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As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} head to [[Izabe Island]] via boat, {{an|May}} is on the deck {{pkmn|training|practicing}} with her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}}, trying to get its [[Move|attacks]] perfected before the [[Pokémon Contest]] in [[Purika City]]. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and then follows it up with a {{m|Vine Whip}}, with its performance pleasing May. After seeing her training, [[Harley]], a fellow {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, approaches May to introduce himself and his main Pokémon {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}}. Harley becomes jilted after May looks up Cacturne on her [[Pokédex]] and admits that {{pkmn|category|Cactus Pokémon}} looks scary. He offers her a cookie, though is left unimpressed when May admits they aren’t half bad. Harley quickly vanishes, leaving May confused. Hidden behind a nearby wall, Harley takes a polaroid snap of May before pasting into his personal scrapbook, only to draw a skull and crossbones over her picture. Harley can't believe the nerve of May, calling his precious Cacturne "scary" and whatnot. He decides to teach her a lesson.

As entry 17, May calls on her Bulbasaur, who starts things off by using Razor Leaf. As the leaves fly through the air, the Pokémon slaps them with its Vine Whip attack, impressing the Contest Judges. Later, Harley takes to the stage as the final contestant, calling on his Cacturne, which surprises the audience. Max repeats May's sentiments that the Pokémon is scary, and it seems that the rest of the audience agrees as well. Harley ignores their stunned gasps and decides to show them how great his Cacturne is. He orders it to use {{m|Bullet Seed}} on the ground, and as the Pokémon runs around the judges comment on its remarkable speed. Cacturne ends its run around routine to etch a skull and cross bones formation into the field with its Bullet Seed attack. Harley’s performance is well received by the judges. Backstage, May nervously awaits the announcement of the Coordinators who will move on to the [[Contest Battle]]s. Soon the results are announced, and May is relieved to have qualified, as have Harley, [[Kent]], and the Coordinator with an {{p|Azurill}}, for the second round. Harley, however, seems upset that May could make it to the second round.

The semi-finals are now underway. Harley and Cacturne are up against a Coordinator and his Azurill. The Azurill spits out a ballet of {{m|Bubble}}s and then bounces from bubble to bubble, making for a cute display. Cacturne responds with a {{m|Poison Sting}} attack that pops all the bubbles before striking Azurill down with a Bullet Seed. The judges rule a Battle Off for Azurill, so Harley proceeds to the next round. Backstage, May congratulates Harley on his win. Harley thanks her before giving her some deliberate misinformation on how to handle her opponent’s {{p|Surskit}} – he advises her that Surskit are slow and to move in close to attack. May thanks him as she steps on the stage.

Kent starts off the next semi-finals match. He has Surskit use {{m|Double Team}}. May decides to follow Harley’s advice as Surskit approaches with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, hitting May's Bulbasaur. It uses {{m|Water Pulse}} followed by a Quick Attack, hitting Bulbasaur again. As Vivian announces that Surskit are well known for their speed, May decides to abandon Harley's advice. The {{t|Bug}} Pokémon moves in for a third attack, but Bulbasaur is able to counter with a Razor Leaf. However, Surskit uses Double Team to dodge the attack, so Bulbasaur tries a Vine Whip attack this time. Surskit thrusts forward with another Water Pulse-Quick Attack combination, but Bulbasaur is able to slap it away with a Vine Whip attack this time. The {{type|Grass}} Pokémon follows it with a {{m|Petal Dance}} attack, hitting Surskit while dazzling the judges. Surskit gets up from the attack and is about to counter, but the buzzer goes off as the timer for battle has run out. With the most points remaining May is declared the winner, though the victory leaves Harley fuming.

Without wasting any time, May and Harley take the stage for the final round. May asks Harley why he gave her that bad advice, and Harley admits how much he doesn't like her. He tells her that Contests are serious, and May responds that she'll show him how serious she can be. May calls Bulbasaur while Harley selects Cacturne as the battle gets under way. Cacturne starts off with a Poison Sting attack, but Bulbasaur is able to deflect them with its Vine Whip. Bulbasaur takes the offensive now as it uses Razor Leaf, but Cacturne is able to deflect those attacks with its Bullet Seed. May's Pokémon uses Vine Whip, followed by a {{m|Tackle}} attack, to land a hit on Cacturne. The Cactus Pokémon is knocked down, and Harley screams out for his dear Pokémon.