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*Early reports originally listed Norihiko Nagahama as the director and Izumi Shimura as the sole animation director.}}
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'''Going for Choke!''' (Japanese: '''ハルカVSムサシ！最後のコンテスト！！''' ''{{tt|Haruka|May}} VS {{tt|Musashi|Jessie}}! The Last Contest!!'') is the 175th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 449th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 4, 2006 and in the United States on November 30, 2006.
'''Going for Choke!''' (Japanese: '''ハルカVSムサシ！最後のコンテスト！！''' ''{{tt|Haruka|May}} VS {{tt|Musashi|Jessie}}! The Last Contest!!'') is the 175th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 449th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 4, 2006 and in the United States on November 30, 2006.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>The competition is underway at the Mulberry Town Pokémon Contest, where Harley has teamed up with Team Rocket to plot May's downfall. While May is getting ready for her first opponent, Team Rocket lures her friends into a sealed transport container and sends them up, up and away with a Meowth balloon! But they didn't count on Drew being there to save the day. He frees Ash and the others, only for all them to then fall into one of Team Rocket's old-fashioned pit traps. While James and Meowth gloat, our heroes realize Team Rocket is working with Harley, and they have to get back to the Contest to help May.
<i>The competition is underway at the Mulberry Town Pokémon Contest, where Harley has teamed up with Team Rocket to plot May's downfall. While May is getting ready for her first opponent, Team Rocket lures her friends into a sealed transport container and sends them up, up and away with a Meowth balloon! But they didn't count on Drew being there to save the day. He frees Ash and the others, only for all them to then fall into one of Team Rocket's old-fashioned pit traps. While James and Meowth gloat, our heroes realize Team Rocket is working with Harley, and they have to get back to the Contest to help May.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{an|May}}'s poor display of talent in [[AG174|the first round]] has left her in a challenging position. With the ever powerful [[Jessie]] awaiting her on the other side, will May be able to claim her place in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]] or have her dreams crushed by Jessie?
[[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] unveils the [[Mulberry City]] [[Contest Battle]] match-ups, which include a round between {{an|May}} and [[Jessie|Jessibella]]. Backstage, Jessibella confronts May, almost revealing that [[Harley]] is helping her win. [[Drew]] walks down a corresponding corridor and happens to overhear May's conversation with her. {{Ash}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} wish May luck and exit the room as Drew leaves. The boys are approached by [[James]] and {{MTR}}, disguised as Contest attendants, who reveal Ash received a call from home. They lead Ash and the others into a room and lock them inside to stop them from interfering with Jessie's Contest-winning scheme. {{MTR}} presses a button on his remote, causing the walls to collapse and reveal a steel box with a balloon attached to the top. The balloon begins to inflate with air, lifting the boys high into the air. James radios in to Harley, declaring the ploy a success.


The crowd grows louder as [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] introduces the tournament bracket depicting the eight {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s who advanced to the [[Contest Battle]]s. Jessie is located at the far left of the bracket while May is located at the far right leaving an opportunity for May and Jessie to meet in the final round.
Jessie's round is already underway as {{p|Banette}} shocks the competition with a devastating {{m|Thunder}} to its opponent {{p|Noctowl}}. After a few moments, Noctowl is defeated and Jessie moves into the next round. Meanwhile, Ash orders {{AP|Pikachu}} use a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the attack only reflects off the surface, narrowly missing the boys. The metallic prison begins experience turbulence as an airborne {{p|Flygon}} directs the steel box to the ground with a {{m|Sandstorm}}. After a few moments, the box finally crashes onto the ground creating a giant plume of smoke and dust. The doors of the steel box begin to melt and finally collapse as Drew returns Flygon to its Poké Ball. Ash, Max, and Brock are stunned with the sight of Drew.


Meanwhile, May examines the screen viewing the bracket as Jessie arrives onto the scene. When May asks her about her Pokémon, Jessie accidentally releases [[Harley]]'s name but is quick to correct her problem and walks off into the distance. [[Drew]] walks down a corresponding corridor and happens to overhear May's conversation. {{Ash}}, [[Max]] and {{an|Brock}} wish May luck and exit the room as Drew moves backwards out of sight.
With a quick rotation of her hand, May releases {{TP|May|Squirtle}} with a flash of light. May's opponent doesn't hesitate to begin the battle with his {{p|Skarmory}} and its {{m|Steel Wing}} attack. As its wings glow a majestic color and begins its descent, Squirtle {{m|Withdraw}}s and begins {{m|Rapid Spin|rotating at a high speed}} clashing with Skarmory. Squirtle continues to attack with an {{m|Ice Beam}}, but Skarmory manages to evade the attack. Squirtle follows up with a {{m|Bubble}} attack as Skarmory attempts to counter with {{m|Swift}}. The countdown timer expires, and with the most points remaining, May advances to the next round.


Two personnel, including a man and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, arrive and direct Ash and everyone towards the {{pkmn|Contest}}. Contest preparations are finalized as Lilian begins the Contest. Jessie rotates a solitary [[Poké Ball]] into the atmosphere sending out {{p|Banette}}. [[James]], who is disguised, opens a door and directs our heroes inside. As Ash, Max, and Brock disperse into the darkness, James closes the door and locks them inside.
As Drew leads Brock and the others to alert May to Team Rocket's grand scheme, they find themselves caught in a pitfall trap. James and Meowth promptly place a steel grid to keep the boys captive. As James and Meowth marvel over Harley's genius, Ash realizes that Harley is also part of the ploy. Brock calls upon his {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} and has it use Rapid Spin to free them.


{{MTR}} reveals a small remote and with a press of a button the corresponding walls collapse and reveal a steel box and balloon attached to the top. The balloon begins to inflate with air lifting our heroes into the atmosphere. As our heroes disperse into the distance, Meowth and James give their quick goodbyes.
Two lights illuminate the Mulberry Contest finale contestants, May and Jessie. James and Meowth make contact with Harley directly underneath the [[Contest Hall]]. At Harley's request, James calls out {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}} to dig underneath May's feet. However, Drew and the others catch up to them and confront them with their allegations. Harley confesses that he has been helping Jessibella, or rather Jessie out. He reveals that he allowed Jessie to borrow {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}} and Banette for the Contest, something that isn't against Contest rules. He stares Drew down for a moment before storming off with James and Meowth trailing behind.


Jessie's round is already underway as Banette shocks the competition with a devastating {{m|Thunder}} to its opponent {{p|Noctowl}}. After a few moments, Noctowl is defeated and Jessie moves into the next round. Ash attempts to exit the steel box as {{AP|Pikachu}} directs a Thunderbolt but the attack only reflects off the surface and dissipates in the atmosphere. The metallic prison begins to agitate as an airborne {{p|Flygon}} directs the steel box to the ground with a {{m|Sandstorm}}. After a few moments, the steel prison finally crashes into the ground creating a giant plume of smoke and dust.
The final round commences as May calls upon her Squirtle and Jessie releases Banette. Banette swiftly goes on the attack with a Thunder, landing a direct hit on Squirtle. A small portion of May's points are deducted while James, Meowth, and Harley examine the battle from overhead. Squirtle recovers from the attack and retaliates with an Ice Beam freezing Banette in place. After a few seconds, Banette breaks from the icy prison and responds with a {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} attack. While Squirtle retreats into its shell to avoid damage, the colliding Will-O-Wisps create a sparkling display that impresses the judges. Banette launches another Thunder, though Squirtle counterattacks with a Bubble to land a hit on its opponent. Banette goes on the attack striking Squirtle with {{m|Frustration}} as Squirtle withdraws into its shell to protect itself from further damage. After a few moments, Squirtle goes into a Rapid Spin attack, tossing Banette off its shell. Jessie demands a Will-O-Wisp attack, but Squirtle continues to use Rapid Spin and dodges it by bouncing around the stadium. Squirtle evades the follow up Thunder and {{m|Tackle}}s Banette to the ground. As the two sides order another attack, the timer runs out.


With a quick rotation of her hand, May releases {{TP|May|Squirtle}} with a flash of light. May's opponent doesn't hesitate to begin the battle with his {{p|Skarmory}} and its {{m|Steel Wing}} attack. As its wings glow a majestic color and begins its descent, Squirtle {{m|Withdraw}}s and begins {{m|Rapid Spin|rotating at a high speed}} clashing with Skarmory.
Lillian turns her attention to the points, and notices that both May and Jessie are tied. She calls for Sudden Death Overtime, where there is no time limit and a Coordinator must reduce their opponent's points to zero to win. Banette strikes forward with a Thunder as Squirtle attacks with an Ice Beam. Though both Pokémon evade the attacks, reducing each sides points. Jessie orders a Will-O-Wisp, though Squirtle withdraws its shell and retaliates with a Bubble attack. May uses a combination, freezing Banette solid in ice before knocking it to the ground with a Tackle. Lillian rules Jessibella out for the count and declares May the winner of the Mulberry Contest. [[Raoul Contesta]], Director of the {{pkmn|Activities Committee|Contest Committee}}, presents May with her fifth and final [[Ribbon]], which qualifies her to compete in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].


The doors of the steel box begin to melt and finally collapse as Drew returns Flygon to its Poké Ball. Ash, Max, and Brock are stunned with the sight of Drew.
Harley reprimands Jessie and her teammates for failing to damage May's chances, calling them "losers" before walking off. However, he admits to himself that it will be fun to defeat May at the Grand Festival. Later, May, with a document in hand, greets her friends and brother. Her attention soon turns to Drew, a surprising appearance. He is quick to leave, adding that he will see her at the Grand Festival at [[Indigo Plateau]].
 
Squirtle continues the attack with an {{m|Ice Beam}} but Skarmory manages to evade the attack. Squirtle follows up with a {{m|BubbleBeam}} attack as Skarmory uses its {{m|Swift}} attack to defend against the impending attack. The countdown timer expires advancing May to the next round.
 
Our heroes advance towards the Contest location as the ground begins to collapse and everyone is thrown underground. After a few seconds, James and Meowth place a steel grid over the newly formed hole. James and Meowth escape into the distance leaving our heroes to bid for themselves. Brock calls upon his {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} as it rotates at a high speed and clashes with the grid.
 
The tournament finale has finally arrived leaving Jessie and May to clash for the final [[Ribbon]]. Two solitary lights illuminate our contestants, May and Jessie. James and Meowth make contact with Harley underground. After a few moments, Ash and everyone finally catch up to {{TRT}} where everyone learns that Jessibella was actually Jessie in disguise. After a few moments, Harley escapes into the distance with James and Meowth trailing behind.
 
The final round begins commencement as May calls upon her Squirtle and Jessie releases Banette. Banette swiftly goes on the attack with a Thunder hitting Squirtle for direct damage. A small portion of May's points are deducted while James, Meowth, and Harley examine the battle from overhead. Squirtle recovers from the attack and retaliates with an Ice Beam freezing Banette in place. After a few seconds, Banette breaks from the icy prison and responds with a {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} attack. Banette launches another Thunder attack as Squirtle counterattacks with a BubbleBeam attack easily overcoming the Electric-type attack and hits Banette for direct damage. Banette goes on the attack striking Squirtle with {{m|Frustration}} as Squirtle withdraws into its shell to protect itself from further damage. After a few moments, Squirtle goes into a Rapid Spin attack also managing to rotate Banette releasing its grasp on Squirtle. Banette goes on the attack while Squirtle begins rotating throughout the stadium leaving Banette in a confused state. The timer expires with both Jessie and May left with equal point levels.
 
The battle now moves advances into an extra stage. Banette strikes forward with a Thunder as Squirtle attacks with an Ice Beam. Both Pokémon evade the attacks while Squirtle begins rotating at a high speed while also unleashing a BubbleBeam attack which collides with Banette's Will-O-Wisp attack. Squirtle launches a final Ice Beam managing to freeze Banette into place. As Banette manages to break from the ice, Squirtle begins rotating towards Banette. Just as Banette manages to break from the icy prison, Squirtle {{m|Tackle|clashes}} with Banette thrusting it towards the ground. Banette collides with the ground and is unable to battle, depleting Jessie's remaining points. The crowd explodes as the Contest concludes and May announced as the winner. May is presented with her fifth and final Ribbon completing the requirement for the Kanto Grand Festival.
 
Harley rubs Banette's Poké Ball against his face and begins hammering Jessie about her Contest performance. Harley escapes into the distance bidding Team Rocket a farewell. Ash and everyone finally catch up to May. She notices Drew in the distance and runs to catch him wishing him luck in the Grand Festival. Jessie is left in a defeated state while May's Flames of Courage growing ever so brighter with our everlasting heroes conquering a forbidding and unforgiving frontier. <!--(Written by: Bgtfamily)-->


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{ashfr|The group}} learns that the Kanto Grand Festival will be held at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* {{ashfr|The group}} learns that the Kanto Grand Festival will be held at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* [[Harley]] takes {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}} and {{p|Banette}} back from [[Jessie]].
* [[Harley]] takes {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}} and {{p|Banette}} back from [[Jessie]].
* [[Drew]] is revealed to have earned four more Ribbons, thus bringing his total to five and qualifying him for the [[Grand Festival]].
* [[Drew]] is revealed to have earned four more Kanto Ribbons, thus bringing his total to five and qualifying him for the Kanto Grand Festival.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* [[Harley]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Lilian Meridian]]
* [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Audience
* Audience
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* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This episode establishes that when a [[Contest Battle]] ends in a tie, an ''extra battle'' is held, which ends when one of the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s reaches zero points, or one of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is [[Fainting|unable to battle]].
* This episode establishes that when a [[Contest Battle]] ends in a tie, an extra battle with no time limit is held, which ends when one of the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s reaches zero points, or when the [[Contest Judge|judges]] rule {{DL|Fainting|Battle Off}} for a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* A karaoke version of 私、負けない！〜ハルカのテーマ〜 ''[[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]]'' is used as background music.
* A karaoke version of [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]] is used as background music.
* A karaoke version of 前向きロケット団！ ''[[Face Forward Team Rocket!]]'' is used as background music for the next episode preview.
* A karaoke version of [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]] is used as background music for the preview for [[AG176|the next episode]].
* This is the first time {{p|Skarmory}}'s voice was dubbed since its debut in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''.
* This is the first time {{p|Skarmory}}'s voice was dubbed since its debut in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''.
* This is the last time [[Jessie]] uses '''Jessebella''' in disguise after {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} found out her true identity.
* This is the last time [[Jessie]] uses her "Jessebella" disguise after {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} discover it.
* The dub's title is based on the phrase, "{{wp|Go for broke}}".
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the phrase "{{wp|go for broke}}".
* The song ''[[Pokémon the First Movie (score)|Dragonite Takes Flight]]'' from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' was used.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their motto in this episode.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This episode marks a rare occasion where a member of Team Rocket refers to one of the main protagonists by name. In this case, [[James]] tells {{Ash}} that he received a phone call from home.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In [[Jessie]]'s first match in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]], the camera is overlooking the entire battlefield from a distance and there appears to be {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} on it, but in the very next scene there weren't actually any Pokémon on it yet.
* In [[Jessie]]'s first match in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]], the camera is overlooking the entire battlefield from a distance, and there appears to be {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} on it. However, in the very next scene, there aren't actually any Pokémon on it yet.
* [[Brock's Forretress]] is sent out from a regular [[Poké Ball]] instead of a {{Ball|Fast}}.
* [[Brock's Forretress]] is sent out from a regular {{i|Poké Ball}} instead of a [[Fast Ball]].
* When {{TP|May|Squirtle}} uses {{m|Tackle}} on {{p|Banette}}, it deals damage despite it being a {{type|Normal}} move. The same thing happens later when Squirtle uses {{m|Rapid Spin}}.
* When {{TP|May|Squirtle}} uses {{m|Tackle}} on {{p|Banette}}, it deals damage, despite it being a {{type|Normal}} move. The same thing happens later when Squirtle uses {{m|Rapid Spin}}.
** This contradicts what happened in ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'' and ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' when [[Max]] and [[Agatha]] explained that Normal-type moves have no effect on Ghost-types when a Normal-type move failed to damage a Ghost-type.
** This contradicts what happened in ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'' and ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' when [[Max]] and [[Agatha]] respectively explained that Normal-type moves have no effect on Ghost-types when a Normal-type move failed to damage a Ghost-type.
* Banette's tail is missing in one scene.
* Banette's tail is missing in one scene.
* In some scenes, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard but Pikachu cannot be seen. Also, these scenes have nothing to do with Pikachu, implying an error.
* In some scenes, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard but Pikachu cannot be seen. Also, these scenes have nothing to do with Pikachu, implying an error.
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The song "[[Pokémon the First Movie (score)|Dragonite Takes Flight]]" from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is used.
* Team Rocket refers to [[Harley]] as their "sensei" in the Japanese version. In the English dub, they simply refer him by his name.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Going for Choke!
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AG175   EP449
ハルカVSムサシ！最後のコンテスト！！
Haruka VS Musashi! The Last Contest!!
First broadcast
Japan May 4, 2006
United States November 30, 2006
English themes
Opening Battle Frontier
Ending Pokémon Go!
Japanese themes
Opening スパート！
Ending 私、負けない！～ハルカのテーマ～
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 川田武範 Takenori Kawada
Assistant director 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Animation directors 山下惠 Megumi Yamashita
鵜飼一幸 Kazuyuki Ukai
No additional credits are available at this time.
  • Screenshots on Filb.de
  • Early reports originally listed Norihiko Nagahama as the director and Izumi Shimura as the sole animation director.

Going for Choke! (Japanese: ハルカVSムサシ！最後のコンテスト！！ Haruka VS Musashi! The Last Contest!!) is the 175th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 449th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 4, 2006 and in the United States on November 30, 2006.

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Blurb

The competition is underway at the Mulberry Town Pokémon Contest, where Harley has teamed up with Team Rocket to plot May's downfall. While May is getting ready for her first opponent, Team Rocket lures her friends into a sealed transport container and sends them up, up and away with a Meowth balloon! But they didn't count on Drew being there to save the day. He frees Ash and the others, only for all them to then fall into one of Team Rocket's old-fashioned pit traps. While James and Meowth gloat, our heroes realize Team Rocket is working with Harley, and they have to get back to the Contest to help May.

Up on stage, May and her Squirtle are preparing to face Jessie, who's disguised as Jessebella and using Harley's Cacturne. Below the stage, Harley and Team Rocket are preparing some more tricks when our heroes catch up to them. Harley points out that there's no rule against using someone else's Pokémon in a Contest, but his plans are foiled for now.

Meanwhile, Jessie's initial delight wears off when even Banette can't easily win her the match. Banette gets annoyed by Jessie's complaints, and it looks like the odds are back in May's favor. But as time runs out, the two Coordinators are matched in points, and it goes into overtime! Jessebella is eager to win, but she's snapping at Banette and without a good understanding between Coordinator and Pokémon, it's only a matter of time before May wins and the ribbon is hers. Harley gives up on Team Rocket in disgust. May meets Drew and the two are looking forward to a match-up at the Indigo Plateau. As for Ash, he's looking forward to the Battle Pyramid!

Plot

Lilian unveils the Mulberry City Contest Battle match-ups, which include a round between May and Jessibella. Backstage, Jessibella confronts May, almost revealing that Harley is helping her win. Drew walks down a corresponding corridor and happens to overhear May's conversation with her. Ash, Max, and Brock wish May luck and exit the room as Drew leaves. The boys are approached by James and Meowth, disguised as Contest attendants, who reveal Ash received a call from home. They lead Ash and the others into a room and lock them inside to stop them from interfering with Jessie's Contest-winning scheme. Meowth presses a button on his remote, causing the walls to collapse and reveal a steel box with a balloon attached to the top. The balloon begins to inflate with air, lifting the boys high into the air. James radios in to Harley, declaring the ploy a success.

Jessie's round is already underway as Banette shocks the competition with a devastating Thunder to its opponent Noctowl. After a few moments, Noctowl is defeated and Jessie moves into the next round. Meanwhile, Ash orders Pikachu use a Thunderbolt, but the attack only reflects off the surface, narrowly missing the boys. The metallic prison begins experience turbulence as an airborne Flygon directs the steel box to the ground with a Sandstorm. After a few moments, the box finally crashes onto the ground creating a giant plume of smoke and dust. The doors of the steel box begin to melt and finally collapse as Drew returns Flygon to its Poké Ball. Ash, Max, and Brock are stunned with the sight of Drew.

With a quick rotation of her hand, May releases Squirtle with a flash of light. May's opponent doesn't hesitate to begin the battle with his Skarmory and its Steel Wing attack. As its wings glow a majestic color and begins its descent, Squirtle Withdraws and begins rotating at a high speed clashing with Skarmory. Squirtle continues to attack with an Ice Beam, but Skarmory manages to evade the attack. Squirtle follows up with a Bubble attack as Skarmory attempts to counter with Swift. The countdown timer expires, and with the most points remaining, May advances to the next round.

As Drew leads Brock and the others to alert May to Team Rocket's grand scheme, they find themselves caught in a pitfall trap. James and Meowth promptly place a steel grid to keep the boys captive. As James and Meowth marvel over Harley's genius, Ash realizes that Harley is also part of the ploy. Brock calls upon his Forretress and has it use Rapid Spin to free them.

Two lights illuminate the Mulberry Contest finale contestants, May and Jessie. James and Meowth make contact with Harley directly underneath the Contest Hall. At Harley's request, James calls out Mime Jr. and Cacnea to dig underneath May's feet. However, Drew and the others catch up to them and confront them with their allegations. Harley confesses that he has been helping Jessibella, or rather Jessie out. He reveals that he allowed Jessie to borrow Cacturne and Banette for the Contest, something that isn't against Contest rules. He stares Drew down for a moment before storming off with James and Meowth trailing behind.

The final round commences as May calls upon her Squirtle and Jessie releases Banette. Banette swiftly goes on the attack with a Thunder, landing a direct hit on Squirtle. A small portion of May's points are deducted while James, Meowth, and Harley examine the battle from overhead. Squirtle recovers from the attack and retaliates with an Ice Beam freezing Banette in place. After a few seconds, Banette breaks from the icy prison and responds with a Will-O-Wisp attack. While Squirtle retreats into its shell to avoid damage, the colliding Will-O-Wisps create a sparkling display that impresses the judges. Banette launches another Thunder, though Squirtle counterattacks with a Bubble to land a hit on its opponent. Banette goes on the attack striking Squirtle with Frustration as Squirtle withdraws into its shell to protect itself from further damage. After a few moments, Squirtle goes into a Rapid Spin attack, tossing Banette off its shell. Jessie demands a Will-O-Wisp attack, but Squirtle continues to use Rapid Spin and dodges it by bouncing around the stadium. Squirtle evades the follow up Thunder and Tackles Banette to the ground. As the two sides order another attack, the timer runs out.

Lillian turns her attention to the points, and notices that both May and Jessie are tied. She calls for Sudden Death Overtime, where there is no time limit and a Coordinator must reduce their opponent's points to zero to win. Banette strikes forward with a Thunder as Squirtle attacks with an Ice Beam. Though both Pokémon evade the attacks, reducing each sides points. Jessie orders a Will-O-Wisp, though Squirtle withdraws its shell and retaliates with a Bubble attack. May uses a combination, freezing Banette solid in ice before knocking it to the ground with a Tackle. Lillian rules Jessibella out for the count and declares May the winner of the Mulberry Contest. Raoul Contesta, Director of the Contest Committee, presents May with her fifth and final Ribbon, which qualifies her to compete in the Kanto Grand Festival.

Harley reprimands Jessie and her teammates for failing to damage May's chances, calling them "losers" before walking off. However, he admits to himself that it will be fun to defeat May at the Grand Festival. Later, May, with a document in hand, greets her friends and brother. Her attention soon turns to Drew, a surprising appearance. He is quick to leave, adding that he will see her at the Grand Festival at Indigo Plateau.

Major events

 
May holding the Mulberry Ribbon
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Debuts

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Trivia

Errors

  • In Jessie's first match in the Battle Round, the camera is overlooking the entire battlefield from a distance, and there appears to be Pokémon on it. However, in the very next scene, there aren't actually any Pokémon on it yet.
  • Brock's Forretress is sent out from a regular Poké Ball instead of a Fast Ball.
  • When Squirtle uses Tackle on Banette, it deals damage, despite it being a Normal-type move. The same thing happens later when Squirtle uses Rapid Spin.
    • This contradicts what happened in Disguise Da Limit and The Scheme Team when Max and Agatha respectively explained that Normal-type moves have no effect on Ghost-types when a Normal-type move failed to damage a Ghost-type.
  • Banette's tail is missing in one scene.
  • In some scenes, Pikachu's voice can be heard but Pikachu cannot be seen. Also, these scenes have nothing to do with Pikachu, implying an error.

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