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The Pokémon Dress-Up Contest opens with Rhonda, wearing a {{p|Cherrim}} mask, giving the opening remarks and introducing the judges: [[Mr. Sukizo]], [[Officer Jenny]] wearing a {{p|Growlithe}} hat, and [[Nurse Joy]] wearing a {{p|Chansey}} hat. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} watch from the stands as {{an|Dawn}} tells Ash about its popularity and that the goal is for a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to imitate another as closely as possible. The screen above the stage flickers on, showing a camera set up backstage with a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] {{TRT}} in the room. [[Jessie]], dressed as a [[Cowgirl (Trainer class)|cowgirl]], steps forward and proclaims her will to win with her acting abilities, but the contest is only for Pokémon. The anchor almost reveals Jessie's identity, but it shifts aside when [[James]] announces his entry with {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, which prompts Jessie to enter with {{MTR}}.  

While a commercial runs, Ash runs backstage to enter, his friends following. They all want to win the Egg, Brock wanting it more because he knows women will take a liking to that. Dawn stops the group and reminds them that they need to choose one Pokémon to enter. They release their Pokémon as Ash looks at {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his}}, envisioning {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Aipom}} as {{p|Bonsly}}. He discards it and looks at {{AP|Staravia}}, seeing a {{p|Torchic}}. He is unable to decide, but {{AP|Pikachu}} steps up to volunteer. Pikachu copies facial expressions of several Pokémon, impressing the remaining Pokémon, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} watching [[LagomorphShipping|more intently]]. While Ash decides to go with Pikachu, Dawn goes with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Brock decides to go with {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, which upsets {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} at first, but it supports Brock.  

The contest starts with a {{p|Mightyena}} imitating a {{p|Suicune}}, which gets a decent grade. A {{p|Swalot}} tries to mimic a {{p|Grimer}}, but it only gets one judge. {{p|Koffing}} tries to look like a {{p|Togepi}}, but it also scores one. {{p|Weepinbell}} acts like a {{p|Sunkern}}, which gets a perfect score. A {{p|Gyarados}} tries to mimic a {{p|Caterpie}} but it only gets one. {{p|Kakuna}} appears as a {{p|Crawdaunt}}, getting a two. {{p|Doduo}} tries to imitate a {{p|Dodrio}}, but fails miserably. Brock shows Croagunk as a {{p|Politoed}}, Croagunk continually clapping, getting a three. Jessie shows up with Meowth as a {{p|Weavile}} and imitating Pokémon speech, getting a three. James and Mime Jr. shows up and demonstrate multiple personalities and imitation, getting a perfect three. The defending champion shows up with a singing {{p|Chatot}}, {{m|sing}}ing like a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and scoring perfect. Dawn shows up with Piplup as a {{p|Weedle}}. It goes well at first, but Piplup gets excited and uses {{m|BubbleBeam}}, which causes it to fail. Ash steps up with Pikachu and demonstrates the facial shape shifting, easily getting the crowd's attention and a perfect score.  

Backstage, James celebrates with Mime Jr. as Jessie dresses Meowth up as a {{p|Sunflora}}. Meowth has a [[boss fantasy]] about {{an|Giovanni}} with the Egg, but Jessie wants to find out what the Egg is first. The final rounds start with Jessie, James, Brock, Ash, and the defending champion. Piplup is upset at losing but Dawn cheers it up. Brock is amazed he got into the finals with Croagunk, still clapping continually. The defending champion goes first by changing Chatot's singing to match a {{p|Lapras}} (but it instead la-la-la's Jigglypuff's song). Meowth points out that the Egg is unguarded and that they can steal the Egg. Jessie gets the crowd’s attention and gets them to look away, but Croagunk notices Meowth taking it. James notices what they're doing and Jessie pulls him away, upsetting James at that he could not perform. The anchor notices as Croagunk brings Brock over to the stand, pointing out that the Egg is missing and Brock points to Team Rocket trying to escape. Team Rocket tries to run, but Officer Jenny sends {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}} to block them. Team Rocket removes their disguises and they recite the {{motto}}, but James and Mime Jr. are clearly displeased. Jessie uses {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}'s {{m|Haze}} to cover the area, but Ash's Staravia uses {{m|Gust}} to clear it. They get away, but the group follows.  

Team Rocket gets away in {{TP|Team Rocket|their balloon|mechas}} and the camera crew follows in a helicopter. Ash and his friends follow on the ground and Ash tries to have Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Brock points out that it could destroy the Egg. Staravia rushes forward with {{m|Wing Attack}}, but [[Jessie's Dustox]] uses {{m|Poison Sting}} to suppress Staravia. Jessie orders James to do something, which James counters angrily, starting an argument. Piplup uses BubbleBeam, but Mime Jr. uses {{m|Mimic}} to block. Brock asks Croagunk for help, but it continues clapping. James overhears the anchor praising Mime Jr.’s power, but when Jessie snubs him, James orders Mime Jr. to use {{m|Teeter Dance}}, {{status|Confusion|confusing}} Meowth and Dustox. Meowth stops flying the balloon and causes it to fly erratically and lose altitude.  

Still confused, Meowth knocks the Egg out of the basket. Dawn sends Buneary to use {{m|Bounce}} to recover the Egg. With the path clear, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on the balloon, sending Team Rocket flying. The scene returns to the contest with Chatot, Croagunk and Pikachu left. The judges deliberate on who should win as Croagunk continues to clap, Brock not optimistic that he will win. The spotlight converges on the trio and finally focuses on Brock, announcing him the winner, shocking everyone. Croagunk did not stray from character even during all the commotion that Team Rocket had caused, allowing him to win as he gets the Egg. Even after winning, Croagunk continues to clap as everyone applauds. The anchor concludes and the mike hits her again.

** {{si|Rhonda}}  

* ''[[Polka O Dolka]]'' was played when James's Mime Jr. used Teeter Dance on Meowth and Dustox.

* Meowth has dressed as a Sunflora before: in the original series (''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]'' and ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]''), as part of a scam Team Rocket attempted in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'' and in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]''.

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