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While {{ashfr|the group}} take a break in a local park, {{an|Serena}} takes the opportunity to brush {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}}. She also allows {{an|Bonnie}} a turn, making Fennekin's fur sparkly. [[Clemont's Chespin]] comes out and goes to Bonnie, who gives him a comb as well. Suddenly, {{an|Shauna}} and {{TP|Shauna|Bulbasaur}} arrive, greeting the group. Shauna reports that {{an|Aria}} will make an exhibition appearance at [[Lagoon Town]]'s [[Pokémon Showcase]] today. Serena is excited to finally see Aria, the {{DL|Pokémon Performer|Kalos Queen}} and [[Pokévision]]ist, in person.  

In the theater, the group watch the Showcase. {{TRT}} are also in the audience, and [[James]] explains to {{MTR}} that {{pkmn|Performer}}s show off their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in various ways, though [[Jessie]] is not pleased with the idea. The host, [[Monsieur Pierre]], appears and introduces Aria. [[Aria's Braixen]] appears, who shows off its gracefulness. Braixen uses {{m|Fire Spin}}, presenting Aria. Braixen throws the branch to Aria, who throws it back to Braixen, landing it on Braixen's head. Using {{m|Fire Blast}}, Aria and Braixen end the show. Everyone is impressed, though Jessie thinks she can do much better. The next Performers are [[Kayleigh]] and her {{p|Furfrou}}, and the latter jumps through the ring Kayleigh holds up. Shauna tells Serena that if someone wins the Theme Performance, they can proceed to the Freestyle Performance. Using {{m|Double Team}}, Furfrou jumps with the illusions through the ring, then spins. Unexpectedly, a {{p|Pancham}} appears on stage, crashing Kayleigh's performance with a spin.

Pancham jumps on a reflector, but it breaks from the added weight, causing Pancham to fall. As two stagehands rush to stop the menace, Pancham pushes a loaded cart against the stage crew and then escapes. Later, the Shauna and the others reflect on Aria's dazzling performance. Shauna admits she is going to enter the Showcases, too, though she needs to train first. Shauna leaves, and the group notice Chespin trying to imitate Braixen's moves, but failing. Suddenly, the Pancham from before throws a stick at Chespin and taunts him. Chespin tracks it down, and the group try to follow it. With a fork in the road, {{Ash}} and Serena split, while Bonnie and {{an|Clemont}} go another way. Ash is the first to find Pancham, who takes his hat and runs off. It then encounters Clemont and steals his glasses. Clemont tries to run after it and bumps into something. Clemont apologizes, but Bonnie points out it is just a rock. Serena and Fennekin find Pancham practicing its own performance routine, and are both impressed. Serena rushes forward, but this startles Pancham and sends it fleeing. Pancham leaps away, into its cave, where it has gathered a lot of objects for its performances. Serena offers Pancham her favorite sunglasses in exchange for Ash's hat and Clemont's glasses, but Pancham still runs off. Meanwhile, Clemont and Bonnie encounter Chespin. Clemont wonders where Pancham is, as he cannot see without his glasses. Ash arrives and notices that Clemont's glasses have been taken. Clemont is terrified that he might talk to rocks and trees again. The three later find Pancham, who is sleeping. Chespin wakes Pancham up, while Ash and Clemont demand their stuff back.  

Serena intervenes, expressing her wish to catch Pancham. She gives Clemont his glasses and Ash his hat back. Serena reveals that she has decided to become a Pokémon Performer, and hopes to participate in the Showcases, which is why she wants to catch Pancham. Fennekin and Pancham are ready to battle. Fennekin goes to {{m|Scratch}} Pancham, but gets captured by Team Rocket. The trio overheard that Serena wants to participate in Showcases, but Jessie tells her that one needs to be beautiful to participate, unlike Queen Aria. They fly off, but Ash sends out his {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who uses {{m|Razor Wind}}, cutting the balloon. The group rushes to the crash site, where Pancham uses {{m|Stone Edge}}, hitting Team Rocket. Meowth translates Pancham's words and says that Pancham does not want anyone to interfere with its battle against Fennekin. Jessie and James are infuriated, so they send out {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} to attack. Inkay uses {{m|Psybeam}}, but misses. Pumpkaboo unleashes a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it gets countered by Pancham's {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Pancham uses another Dark Pulse on Inkay, while Chespin uses {{m|Pin Missile}} on Pumpkaboo. Meanwhile, Pikachu, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, and Pancham try to free Fennekin from the capture net. Jessie stands with Pumpkaboo over them, and the latter uses Shadow Ball. Serena runs and tackles Pumpkaboo, preventing that [[move]] from hitting the others. Jessie is enraged, so Pumpkaboo goes to use {{m|Leech Seed}}. Pancham, Pikachu, and Dedenne free Fennekin, and Pancham uses Dark Pulse on Pumpkaboo. Chespin bashes Inkay, Pumpkaboo, and Meowth into Jessie and James, before Pikachu blasts Team Rocket off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Serena thanks Pancham for its help and asks it to battle Fennekin again, which it agrees to. Pancham starts with Dark Pulse, though Fennekin jumps, dodging it and uses {{m|Flamethrower}} on Pancham. Pancham uses {{m|Arm Thrust}}, hitting Fennekin, who retaliates with Flamethrower. Pancham avoids the attack and uses Arm Thrust once more, though Fennekin hits it with Hidden Power. Serena uses a {{i|Poké Ball}} to catch Pancham, but Pancham bursts out immediately. Ash urges Serena to keep battling, so Fennekin uses Flamethrower and {{m|Hidden Power}} on Pancham, weakening it. Serena begs Pancham to join her to perform on Showcases, throwing her Poké Ball and finally catching Pancham. Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie congratulate her, and Serena sends out her newly {{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. She expresses her desire to become a better Performer than Aria, giving her red sunglasses on Pancham. Ash and Clemont also promise to fulfill their own dreams. Serena asks Pancham and Fennekin to do their best in becoming Performers.