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==Synopsis==

Behind Iris, Ash spots a line of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] checking the bond between the Trainers and their Pokémon. Ash becomes puzzled, and Cilan explains the concept of Pokémon Connoisseurs to Ash, along with a 'system' that ranks the rank of Connoisseur, from C, B, A, and to the highest rank, S. Cilan also adds on to his speech, informing Ash that he is an A-class Connoisseur. Ash is surprised to see that the Connoisseur that everyone wants to see is a woman. Cilan then informs him that female Connoisseurs are known as "Connaisseuses".

Ash becomes excited and stands at the back of the line to get his Pokémon checked by the Connaisseuse. He sees how long the line is and becomes dismayed. However, behind Ash, another Connoisseur calls for him behind a curtain. When Ash approaches the curtain, the Connaisseuse 'kidnaps' Ash and forcibly brings him in the shed to talk to him about his Pokémon. The Connaisseuse introduces herself as [[Burgundy]], and tells Ash that she could check the [[Friendship|happiness]] of his Pokémon. She tries to start with [[Ash's Pikachu]], but Ash politely refuses with a smile, telling her that he's certain that the bond between him and his Pikachu is strong. Burgundy then tells Ash that she'll check his other Pokémon, if that is the case.

Ash then brings out {{AP|Snivy}}. Burgundy indicates that Snivy somehow has a 'bitter' taste to it and has the aroma of "black pepper" and she actually tries to 'taste' Ash's Snivy with her tongue. Snivy isn't really excited about Burgundy licking her, and so Snivy uses her {{m|Vine Whip}} attack, lashing Burgundy's tongue. Ash then brings out {{AP|Tepig}}. Tepig smiles at Burgundy, which she observes with distaste. Then, she says that Ash's Tepig smiles too much and how that it doesn't really look like it's suited for battle. Tepig, much like Snivy, responds by letting its {{m|Ember}} loose and 'roasting' Burgundy's head for a split second.

Finally, Burgundy takes a look at [[Ash's Pikachu]], saying he wasn't as cute as pictures she had seen before, and Pikachu responds with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Burgundy says that all of Ash's Pokémon are horrible and that he needs to get rid of all of them and get new ones, and Ash begins to argue with her.

Burgundy still goes on explaining about what had happened at her past. After being defeated by Cilan (and hearing countless 'Connoisseur-ish' comments from him), she had set on a journey to become a Connaisseuse herself, just to have revenge on Cilan after she became a Connaisseuse and defeat him. She goes in a Connaisseuse school, passes the test, and becomes an actual Connaisseuse. Then she returns to the [[Striaton Gym]] for the planned revenge, but Cilan had already gone with Ash and co., much to Burgundy's total dismay.

Burgundy mocks Cilan, seeing how he had picked a {{type|Bug}} and {{type|Rock}} to battle a {{type|Water}}, as Rock types are weak against Water types. Burgundy then immediately commands Dewott to use {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Cilan tells his Dwebble to use {{m|Protect}}. Dwebble immediately withdraws into its shell while Dewott repeatedly scratches Dwebble without much success. Burgundy then commands Dewott to use {{m|Water Pulse}}, which hits Dwebble squarely. Burgundy is convinced Dwebble will faint. However, Dwebble quickly recovers, much to Burgundy and her Dewott's confusion. Cilan goes on to tell Burgundy how his Dwebble's Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}, and how it cannot be [[Fainting|KO'd]] by [[One-hit knockout move|one move]]. Then, Cilan orders Dwebble to use {{m|Shell Smash}}. Dewott also leaps into the air and uses {{m|Razor Shell}}. Quickened by the move Shell Smash, Dwebble blocks off the move with its {{m|X-Scissor}}. Both Pokémon seem to have received a glancing blow, but it's obvious that it was too much for Dewott. It staggers, drops back down to the ground, and faints.

* Cilan is revealed to be a Class A [[Pokémon Connoisseur]].

* The gang meet a Class C Connaisseuse named [[Burgundy]], an old challenger of {{an|Cilan}}'s.

* [[Cilan's Dwebble]] is revealed to have {{a|Sturdy}} as its Ability.

* Cilan has a rematch against his new rival [[Burgundy]] and wins.

* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})

* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})

* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})

* {{p|Dwebble}} ({{OP|Cilan|Dwebble}})

==Trivia==  

* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Dwebble}}

* Cartoon Network's website misnamed the episode as "''A Connoisseurer's Revenge''", adding an ''er'' at the end of ''Connoisseur''.

* The title ''A Connoisseur's Revenge'' is inconsistent with the fact that female Connoisseurs are called "Connaisseuses", as it was [[Burgundy]] who wanted revenge. This was corrected in the Polish and Spanish translations of the title.