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In the [[original series]] of the [[Pokémon anime]], Saffron City first appeared in ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]''. {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} were initially caught and trapped by {{TRT}}, but were soon freed by a mysterious little girl, who turned out to be [[Sabrina]]'s doll. Wanting to earn the {{Badge|Marsh}}, Ash entered the [[Saffron Gym]] and challenged Sabrina into a battle, using his {{AP|Pikachu}} against Sabrina's {{p|Abra}}. During the battle, Abra evolved into a {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}} and easily overwhelmed Pikachu, making Ash eventually give up. Following the advice of [[Sabrina's father|a mysterious man]], Ash headed to [[Lavender Town]] to obtain a {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} so he could have another battle with Sabrina. | In the [[original series]] of the [[Pokémon anime]], Saffron City first appeared in ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]''. {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} were initially caught and trapped by {{TRT}}, but were soon freed by a mysterious little girl, who turned out to be [[Sabrina]]'s doll. Wanting to earn the {{Badge|Marsh}}, Ash entered the [[Saffron Gym]] and challenged Sabrina into a battle, using his {{AP|Pikachu}} against Sabrina's {{p|Abra}}. During the battle, Abra evolved into a {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}} and easily overwhelmed Pikachu, making Ash eventually give up. Following the advice of [[Sabrina's father|a mysterious man]], Ash headed to [[Lavender Town]] to obtain a {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} so he could have another battle with Sabrina. | ||
[[File:Saffron Contest billboard.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Saffron Contest billboard.png|thumb|left|220px|A billboard for the Saffron Contest]] | ||
Ash, Misty, and Brock returned to Saffron City in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', accompanied by a {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} Ash had befriended. Unfortunately, Haunter preferred comedy over battling, and disappeared before the [[rematch]]. Ash managed to find Haunter again, but it disappeared yet again when Ash re-entered the Gym. To protect Ash, Pikachu faced Sabrina's Kadabra. After a while, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina laugh for the first time in years. As her Kadabra was rendered unable to battle by the laughter, Sabrina gave Ash the Marsh Badge and kept Haunter with her. | Ash, Misty, and Brock returned to Saffron City in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', accompanied by a {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} Ash had befriended. Unfortunately, Haunter preferred comedy over battling, and disappeared before the [[rematch]]. Ash managed to find Haunter again, but it disappeared yet again when Ash re-entered the Gym. To protect Ash, Pikachu faced Sabrina's Kadabra. After a while, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina laugh for the first time in years. As her Kadabra was rendered unable to battle by the laughter, Sabrina gave Ash the Marsh Badge and kept Haunter with her. | ||
In the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, the city was first mentioned in ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', when [[Drew]] informed {{an|May}} that a [[Pokémon Contest]] was scheduled to be held there. Ash, May, [[Max]], and Brock arrived in Saffron City in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', in which they visited the [[Contest Hall]] and met [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] for the first time. Later, the group met up with Harley at the [[Pokémon Center]], who revealed he was working as an assistant to [[Nurse Joy]] after she treated his {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}}. He also told May that, in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s are allowed to switch {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} between the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] and the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Initially, May did not believe him, but Nurse Joy confirmed he was telling the truth. Harley then informed her that she could use her [[Hoenn]] [[Contest Pass]] to sign up for the Saffron Contest until 11 AM the next day. This time, however, he was lying. | In the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, the city was first mentioned in ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', when [[Drew]] informed {{an|May}} that a [[Pokémon Contest]] was scheduled to be held there. Ash, May, [[Max]], and Brock arrived in Saffron City in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', in which they visited the [[Contest Hall]] and met [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] for the first time. Later, the group met up with Harley at the [[Pokémon Center]], who revealed he was working as an assistant to [[Nurse Joy]] after she treated his {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}}. He also told May that, in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s are allowed to switch {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} between the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] and the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Initially, May did not believe him, but Nurse Joy confirmed he was telling the truth. Harley then informed her that she could use her [[Hoenn]] [[Contest Pass]] to sign up for the Saffron Contest until 11 AM the next day. This time, however, he was lying. | ||
[[File:Saffron | [[File:Saffron Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|The Saffron Ribbon]] | ||
Later that day, Team Rocket managed to steal several Pokémon belonging to Coordinators who were in the city to take part in the Saffron Contest, but thanks to Harley and May, their scheme was foiled. The other day, when May went to register, the lady in the registration desk told her that she needed a Contest Pass from Kanto and that the deadline was 10 AM, and May realized that Harley had lied to her. Luckily for her, Lilian appeared and told the receptionist that if it were not for May rescuing the Coordinators' Pokémon, there would be no Pokémon Contest. After that, May received her Kanto Contest Pass and was registered in the Saffron Contest. | Later that day, Team Rocket managed to steal several Pokémon belonging to Coordinators who were in the city to take part in the Saffron Contest, but thanks to Harley and May, their scheme was foiled. The other day, when May went to register, the lady in the registration desk told her that she needed a Contest Pass from Kanto and that the deadline was 10 AM, and May realized that Harley had lied to her. Luckily for her, Lilian appeared and told the receptionist that if it were not for May rescuing the Coordinators' Pokémon, there would be no Pokémon Contest. After that, May received her Kanto Contest Pass and was registered in the Saffron Contest. | ||
During the competition, which took place in ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'', Harley used his Cacturne, [[Jessie|Jessebella]] used her {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, and May used her {{TP|May|Combusken}} in the Performance Stage. The three of them were able to impress the panel of judges enough to advance to the Battle Stage. There, Harley defeated Jessebella and quickly made his way to the final round, where he found himself up against May. Using his {{p|Ariados}} against her {{TP|May|Squirtle}}, Harley held the upper hand for most of their battle, having lowered May's score considerably. However, Squirtle ended up [[Fainting|knocking out]] Ariados, making May the winner of the Saffron City Pokémon Contest. This victory gave May her first Kanto [[ | During the competition, which took place in ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'', Harley used his Cacturne, [[Jessie|Jessebella]] used her {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, and May used her {{TP|May|Combusken}} in the Performance Stage. The three of them were able to impress the panel of judges enough to advance to the Battle Stage. There, Harley defeated Jessebella and quickly made his way to the final round, where he found himself up against May. Using his {{p|Ariados}} against her {{TP|May|Squirtle}}, Harley held the upper hand for most of their battle, having lowered May's score considerably. However, Squirtle ended up [[Fainting|knocking out]] Ariados, making May the winner of the Saffron City Pokémon Contest. This victory gave May the Saffron [[Ribbon]], her first Kanto Ribbon. | ||
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===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||