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'''Now ''That's'' Flower Power!''' (Japanese: '''ハルカにライバル！特訓ポケモンコンテスト！！''' ''A Rival For {{tt|Haruka|May}}! Intensive Pokémon Contest Training!!'') is the 33rd episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 307th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 10, 2003 and in the United States on May 22, 2004.
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'''Now ''That's'' Flower Power!''' (Japanese: '''ハルカにライバル！特訓ポケモンコンテスト！！''' ''A Rival For {{tt|Haruka|May}}! Intensive Pokémon Contest Training!!'') is the 33rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 307th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 10, 2003, and in the United States on May 22, 2004.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash and the gang have arrived at Slateport City and May is busy getting her Beautifly ready for the Pokémon Contest. Beautifly is having some trouble using its Silver Wind attack. A boy starts heckling May saying that she has a long way to go to win contests. Team Rocket is nearby and Jessie is busy training her Dustox, which is equally unprepared for the contest.
<i>Ash and the gang have arrived at Slateport City and May is busy getting her Beautifly ready for the Pokémon Contest. Beautifly is having some trouble using its Silver Wind attack. A boy starts heckling May saying that she has a long way to go to win contests. Team Rocket is nearby and Jessie is busy training her Dustox, which is equally unprepared for the contest.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are taking a break at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. When they enter, they find out that many {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s are preparing their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for the [[Pokémon Contest]]. Several of them are scattered around the lobby. One Trainer snaps his fingers and his {{p|Kecleon}} camouflages. {{an|May}} walks in, very impressed by all of this. {{an|Brock}} comments that she has a lot of competition and [[Max]] remarks that she hasn't even begun to train yet. Ash asks when she plans to start and she exclaims that now is as good a time as any. She then wonders who she'll train with first.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} enter the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]] where several {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s are already preparing their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for the upcoming [[Pokémon Contest]] in two weeks time. {{an|May}} walks in, very impressed by all of this. {{an|Brock}} comments that she has a lot of competition and [[Max]] remarks that she hasn't even begun to train yet. Ash asks when she plans to start and she exclaims that now is as good a time as any. She wonders who she'll train with first. On the beach, Brock becomes excited by all the girls on the beach. May comments that this is the perfect place to practice her routine. While elegantly spinning, May calls out {{TP|May|Beautifly}} who emerges with glistening wings. The beginning gets off to a rocky start as May pauses to stop feeling dizzy from her twirling. May throws some frisbees at Beautifly and tells it to use {{m|Gust}} to blow them back. It does so, but its wind creates a huge sandstorm. The storm sweeps up May, her friends, the beachgoers and their beach furniture into a sandy heap.
 
On the beach, Brock becomes excited by all the girls on the seashore. May comments that this is the perfect place to train. She releases {{TP|May|Beautifly}} while elegantly spinning as it comes out in a shower of {{m|Stun Spore}}. She turns around, her eyes swirly, she might have spent too much time on her spin.
 
May then throws some Frisbees at Beautifly and tells it to use {{m|Gust}} to blow them back. It does so, but its wind creates a huge sandstorm. The storm catapults May through the air, then sends Ash and the others flying with her. Soon, the people relaxing on the beach are covered in sand. Max pops out exclaiming that using Whirlwind on the beach isn't such a good idea.
 
The group then heads to a more uninhabited part of the beach. Max asks what attack she plans to practice next, and she comments that Beautifly needs to work on {{m|Silver Wind}}. She tells Beautifly to use Silver Wind, but it can't seem to get off with the attack. May slumps down, groaning that this is going to take a lot more practice. Ash suggests she try the Frisbees again and she agrees. May throws three Frisbees to Beautifly, who gently Gusts them back. May gracefully catches the first two but the third goes flying over her head. The group turns around to see it sail straight towards a green haired boy that is watching from the boardwalk. He catches the Frisbee easily and twirls it on his finger, stating that May isn't a very good contestant for a Contest. May gets mad as the Frisbee is thrown at her feet. The boy jumps down and May angrily introduces herself. The boy introduces himself as [[Drew]], and tells her that she needs a lot of practice. May becomes enraged and lunges at him, but he just holds up his hand and casually pushes her back.
 
Ash, Max, and Brock approach and ask what is going on. Drew tells May that her Pokémon is second rate and there's no way it can win an official Contest. May is now in a rage. She tries to lunge again, but he pushes her back the same way as before. She still tries to run at him, but he easily keeps her at bay. Ash tells him to stop insulting May's Pokémon, but Drew just flips back his hair and laughs. He explains that he plans on competing in the Contest too, and he's staying at a luxury hotel and not some cramped Pokémon Center. Ash and the others turn to leave, but May turns back. She informs him that she'll see how good he really is at the Pokémon Contest. The two then glare at each other.


From some nearby rocks, [[James]] and {{MTR}} spy on the group. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out as James and Meowth overhear [[Jessie]]. The two turn to see her instructing {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. James approaches and asks what is it that she is doing. She explains that she is preparing her Dustox for the Contest. James and Meowth are shocked upon hearing this. She explains with fire in her eyes that Dustox has the grace to win and she won't let its talents go to waste. She then tells it to use {{m|Poison Sting}}. It does so, and the barbs hit the ground gracefully. She grins and gives James an "I told you so" look. The barbs then start to go haywire and the three run screaming. Wobbuffet follows them with many barbs stuck to it.
The group heads to a more isolated part of the shore, where May decides to show off Beautifly's {{m|Silver Wind}} technique. However, the [[move]] fails. May slumps down, groaning that this is going to take a lot more practice. Ash suggests she try the Frisbees again and she agrees. May throws three Frisbees to Beautifly, who gently Gusts them back. May gracefully catches the first two though the third goes flying over her head. The group turns around to see it sail straight towards a green haired boy that is watching from the promenade. He catches the Frisbee easily and twirls it on his finger, stating that May isn't a very good contestant for a Contest. May gets mad as the Frisbee is thrown at her feet. The boy jumps down and May angrily introduces herself. The boy introduces himself as [[Drew]], and tells her that she needs a lot of practice. May becomes enraged and lunges at him, but he just holds his hand up to her face and casually pushes her back. Ash, Max, and Brock approach and ask what is going on. Drew antagonizes May with his sharp comments, and he keeps at bay with his hand as she tries to rush at him. Ash tells him to stop insulting May's Pokémon, but Drew just flips back his hair and laughs. He explains that he plans on competing in the Contest too, and he's staying at a luxury hotel and not some cramped Pokémon Center. Ash and the others turn to leave, but May turns back. She informs him that she'll see how good he really is at the Pokémon Contest. The two glare at each other.


Meanwhile, May and Ash decide to have a practice battle to help Beautifly get used to performing attacks. She sends in her Beautifly and Ash chooses {{AP|Taillow}}. Taillow flies towards Beautifly and May orders a {{m|Stun Spore}}. It flies toward Taillow, leaving Stun Spore as it goes. It gracefully twirls as it approaches, but Taillow dodges. Taillow then comes in for a {{m|Quick Attack}}, but May tells Beautifly to twirl out of the way. It does so and then uses {{m|String Shot}} to trap Taillow. Ash tells it to {{m|Tackle}} the strings around it, and May begins to worry. She thinks for a second, and then orders a Whirlwind. Beautifly does so and Taillow crashes to the ground. May leaps up, thinking she has won, but Taillow gets up. Ash tells it to bite away the string and it does so. May orders a Silver Wind but it fails. Taillow continues to bite at the web of string and it then breaks through. It flies into the air and uses {{m|Wing Attack}} on Beautifly, sending it crashing to the ground. May rushes to it and asks if Beautifly is okay and it happily flies up.
From some nearby rocks, [[James]] and {{MTR}} spy on the group. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out as James and Meowth overhear [[Jessie]]. The two turn to see her instructing {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, which she explains is for the Slateport Contest. James and Meowth are shocked upon hearing this. She explains with fire in her eyes that Dustox has the grace to win and she won't let its talents go to waste. Jessie orders it to use {{m|Poison Sting}}, and the barbs hit the ground gracefully. She calls for it to ramp up its performance, though the Poison Stings send the trio and Wobbuffet fleeing to safety. Meanwhile, May and Ash decide to have a practice battle to help Beautifly get used to performing attacks. She sends in her Beautifly and Ash chooses {{AP|Taillow}}. Taillow flies towards Beautifly and May orders a {{m|Tackle}}. Beautifly gracefully twirls as it approaches, but Taillow dodges. Taillow comes in for a {{m|Peck}}, but May tells Beautifly to twirl out of the way. It does so and then uses {{m|String Shot}} to trap Taillow. Ash orders Taillow to try to get out, but May sends it hurtling towards the ground with a Gust attack. May leaps up, thinking she has won, but Taillow gets up. Ash tells it to bite away the string and it does so. May orders a Silver Wind, but it fails. Taillow continues to chew its way out of the silky threads before lashing Beautifly with a {{m|Wing Attack}}. May rushes in to catch Beautifly as Brock calls the match over.


Suddenly, a man approaches, clapping loudly. He says that was amazing and May thanks him. The man passes her and approaches Ash. He exclaims that Taillow battled so elegantly and he would like to see it in Pokémon Contests. May tells that she is the one training for Contests! The man laughs and says she did well too. He then exclaims that he is actually a leading expert in Pokémon Contests, and he may be able to help her out. The man introduces himself as [[Mr. Big]]. May and Max goes starry eyed. May approaches him telling that she wants to know all the secrets. He pushes her back and says that the secret lies in [[Berry|Berries]]. He tells the group that he grows many Berries for Pokémon Contests and he'd be happy to help.
Suddenly, a man approaches, clapping loudly. He says that was amazing and May thanks him, however the man was congratulating Ash's effort. May clarifies that she is actually the one entering the Contest. The man introduces himself as [[Mr. Big]] and admits that he was a Coordinator. May instantly goes starry eyed, though Mr. Big reminds her that the first step of a successful Coordinator is staying calm. He also reveals that the secret lies in [[Berry|Berries]]. While they are discussing the Berries, Ash and his friends' Pokémon happily sleep in the corner. {{TP|May|Torchic}} wakes up, looks around, and decides to investigate a nearby building. When it reaches the building, it rushes inside after smelling something good. Meanwhile, May and Max listen to Mr. Big as he explains more things to them. He tells May that to win Contests, she needs to use [[Pokéblock]]s that raise the [[Contest condition|condition]] of Pokémon. Mr. Big gifts May a [[Pokéblock Case]] and exclaims that every Pokémon Coordinator has to have one. He tells May that when you mix Berries, they form Pokéblocks. Mr. Big tells her to follow him to his shop where she can make some Pokéblocks of her own. They soon reach the shop, where Mr. Big explains that he uses Berries to create spectacular Pokémon fireworks. However, he admits that he is struggling to develop different colors and has to showcase a rehearsal tonight. Torchic suddenly emerges with black juice covering its face, which instantly shocks Mr. Big. He enters into his storeroom, revealing that his [[Bluk Berry]] supply is now gone. Brock reads from his Berry guidebook that Bluk Berries stain anyone’s mouth black. Mr. Big adds that the Berries are good for making a Pokémon's coat shiny. May forces her Torchic to apologize, though Mr. Big admits that he shouldn't have left the storeroom door open. May, however, feels particularly apologetic and declares that she will find some Bluk Berries for his fireworks. {{TRT}} overhears the conversation and sets their sights on stealing the Bluk Berries. Meowth [[Boss fantasy|proposes]] they should deliver the berries to the {{an|Giovanni|Boss}} to give his hair an incredible sheen. Jessie adds that the Bluk Berries will also help Dustox to shine.


While they are discussing the Berries, Ash and his friends' Pokémon happily sleep in the corner. Torchic wakes up, looks around, and spies a building not too far off. Torchic decides to investigate it. When it reaches the building, it smells something good and rushes inside.
Later, May and her friends meet up in a forest, with no one having any luck finding the berries. Ash queries where Torchic has run off to, and May realizes it's gone. She calls out and soon receives a chirpy response. They rush over to see Torchic hanging from a Bluk tree on the side of a steep cliff. The branch suddenly snaps, but May has her Beautifly use String Shot to catch Torchic. May hugs Torchic, happy to have it back. She turns to see Drew standing on a rock above them holding the Berry branch in hand. May demands the Bluk Berries back, so Drew proposes a match with her Beautifly to determine who gets the Berry. May agrees to this. The Rocket trio peer from the bushes and hope to nab the Berries while everyone is distracted with the battle.


Meanwhile, May and Max listen to Mr. Big as he explains more things to them. He tells May that to win Contests, she needs to use [[Pokéblock]]s that raise the condition of Pokémon. He then pulls out a {{key|III|Pokéblock Case}} and exclaims that every Pokémon Coordinator has to have one. The case is used to store Pokéblocks. He tells May that when you mix Berries, they form Pokéblocks. She becomes really excited as he hands her the case, telling that she can have it. May is overjoyed and hugs her new Contest item. Mr. Big then tells her to follow him to his Berry building where she can make some Pokéblocks of her own.
Brock calls for the mock Contest match to begin. May spins as she calls out her Beautifly. Drew calls on his {{TP|Drew|Roselia}}, which Ash scans with the [[Pokédex]]. Drew offers May the first move, and she orders a Tackle from Beautifly. Roselia uses {{m|Petal Dance}}, which hits Beautifly and stops its flight path. Roselia follows up with a {{m|Stun Spore}} which knocks Beautifly to the ground. Drew laughs, saying he expected a little more of a fight from Beautifly. May begs for Beautifly to get up, and it slowly opens its eyes. Drew orders Roselia to finish it off with {{m|Magical Leaf}}. It charges the attack up, as Ash and Max remind May of Mr. Big's advice to remain calm. May thinks it over as Roselia launches the attack. Beautifly flies back up as May orders a Silver Wind. It launches the attack, deflecting the leaves and sending Roselia tumbling. May jumps for joy, exclaiming that Beautifly performed Silver Wind successfully. Drew is shocked and Brock says it looks like the match is over. Suddenly, the Bluk Berries are pulled away. Everyone looks to see Team Rocket in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]]. James reels in the Berries as they recite their {{motto}}. Team Rocket taunts May before floating into the distance. May tells Drew that the match is over, as someone needs the Berries, before joining her friends to pursue Team Rocket. Drew looks at her without any change of expression.


{{TRT}} watches this from the bushes. James informs Jessie that she needs one of those, and Meowth suggests they steal it and the Berries. Jessie is interested and they all agree. As the group walks along, Mr. Big explains about the Carnival of Seven Nights. Ash and his friends listen as he explains that just off the beach is a small island where the carnival is held. He tells them that the first day of the carnival is that night, and he'd be happy to show them the fireworks. May is overjoyed and definitely wants to go.
Team Rocket laughs as they make their escape. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but a special satellite under their balloon absorbs it. Meowth laughs, saying electricity will do no good. Ash tells Pikachu to try it again, but the same thing happens. Suddenly, a {{m|Solar Beam}} strikes the satellite frying it, and the group realize Drew has come to assist. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and Drew orders Roselia to use Solar Beam. The attacks combine and strike the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and the Bluk Berries falling. Everyone watches Torchic rush towards the branch. It leaps high into the air and grabs it. It seems happy with itself, and then realizes it's falling off a cliff. Beautifly, however, saves it with String Shot and Torchic, still with the Berry branch in beak, is safely returned to May's arms. May hugs it and then she turns to Drew to thank him for his help. He replies that he cannot wait to battle her at the Contest, adding that provided she can pass through the preliminary rounds. Drew [[recall]]s Roselia before signing off with a finger salute and walking off. May is quietly confident as she happily watches Drew walk away.


They reach the building to find Torchic just outside the door. While May wonders what it's doing here, it turns around. Its beak is covered in purple goop and it happily looks up at her. Mr. Big goes insane, and tells that the goop is actually Berry juice! The group heads inside to find an empty box covered in the purple Berry juice. Mr. Big sighs, telling that those were his freshly picked Bluk Berries. Brock checks the guide and explains that Bluk Berries make the coats of Pokémon extra shiny, but their juices stain. May becomes angry at Torchic but Mr. Big assures her that it's all right. He then sighs and tells that he would really like to find some more before the Contest. He adds in that they are pretty rare in this area. May shoves Torchic's face into the ground, but Mr. Big says it isn't Torchic's fault.
That night, Ash and his friends stand on the beach with {{AP|Treecko}}, Torchic and {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Mr. Big signals that it's time, and the fireworks begin going off. Everyone watches in awe, and the committee member commends Mr. Big's efforts. Even Drew observes the display with Roselia from the promenade.
 
Ash wishes they could do something to help. May then cuts in, exclaiming that it was Torchic's fault. She then tells Mr. Big that she will find more {{b|Bluk}} Berries for him so she can make Pokéblocks. She becomes determined, and Mr. Big thanks her. Outside, Team Rocket listens to all of this. Jessie says this will be easy, as all they have to do is let the twerps find the Berries. Meowth agrees and says they can give some to the boss. He then has a [[Boss fantasy|daydream]] of {{an|Giovanni}} sipping Bluk juice and his hair turning shiny. James agrees but Jessie interrupts telling that all the Berries are for Dustox.
 
Ash and his friends meet up in the forest. Not one of them has had any luck. Ash then asks where Torchic is and they all call for it. May hears it in the distance, and they head off. Torchic stands at the edge of a cliff looking up at a Bluk Berry tree. It rushes up the side of the hill and makes it halfway up, and then topples back down. It tries again, but the same thing happens. It tries one more time, and this time uses its beak to propel itself into the tree.
 
It bites onto the branch and hangs there. Ash and the others approach and see Torchic hanging from the Bluk branch. May congratulates it on finding the Berry just as the branch breaks. Torchic falls but May calls out Beautifly who catches it with String Shot. May hugs Torchic, happy to have it back. Drew stands on a rock above them holding the Berry. May notices him and asks what he wants. Drew laughs and informs her that he would like a match with her Beautifly to determine who gets the Berry. May agrees to this.
 
Team Rocket watches from the bushes and decide to steal the Berry when both Pokémon are wiped out. The battle starts and May spins and releases Beautifly and it comes out in a shower of Stun Spore. Drew releases a {{TP|Drew|Roselia}}, which uses Stun Spore to do an acrobatic dance in the sky. Ash scans it with the [[Pokédex]] as it gracefully lands. The battle starts with a Tackle from Beautifly. Roselia uses {{m|Petal Dance}}, which hits Beautifly and sends it flying. Roselia then uses Stun Spore. The attack hits Beautifly and smashes it to the ground. Drew laughs, saying he expected a little more of a fight from Beautifly.
 
May begs for Beautifly to get up, and it slowly opens its eyes. Drew orders Roselia to finish it off with {{m|Magical Leaf}}. It charges the attack up, and Ash tells May she better forfeit. May thinks it over as Roselia launches the attack. Beautifly flies up and May orders a Silver Wind. It launches the attack, deflecting the seeds and sending Roselia tumbling. May jumps for joy, exclaiming that Beautifly used Silver Wind successfully!
 
Drew is shocked and Brock says it looks like the match is over. Suddenly, the Bluk Berries are pulled away. Everyone look to see Team Rocket in their balloon. James reels in the Berries as they recite their motto. They taunt May, and then float away. Everyone gives chase and May looks back to Drew. She says the match has to be put on hold, as she needs that Berry. Drew looks at her without any change of expression.
 
Team Rocket laughs as they make their escape. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but a special satellite under their balloon absorbs it. Meowth laughs, saying electricity will do no good. Ash tells Pikachu to try it again, but the same thing happens. Suddenly, a {{m|SolarBeam}} strikes the satellite frying it! Ash and the gang turn around to see Drew! Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and Drew tells Roselia to use SolarBeam. The attacks combine and strike the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and the Bluk Berries falling.
 
Everyone watches Torchic rush towards the Berry. It leaps high into the air and grabs it. It seems happy with itself, and then realizes it's falling off a cliff! Beautifly saves it with String Shot and Torchic is placed in May's arms. She hugs it and then she turns to Drew. She tells him she can't wait to face him in the Contest, and Drew says he looks forward to it. He adds that she surprised him today, and he can't wait to see what she can do at the Contest. He recalls Roselia and then heads off. May happily watches him go.
 
That night, Ash and his friends stand on the beach with {{AP|Treecko}}, Torchic and {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Mr. Big signals that it's time, and the fireworks begin going off. Everyone watches in awe. Even Drew watches it with Roselia from the boardwalk. The scene then ends with a happy May watching the fireworks. She is now ready for her first Pokémon Contest.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{an|May}} meets her first [[rival]], [[Drew]].
* {{an|May}} meets her first [[rival]], [[Drew]].
* May receives a {{key|III|Pokéblock Case}}.
* May receives a [[Pokéblock Case]] from [[Mr. Big]].
* [[May's Beautifly]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Silver Wind}}.
* [[May's Beautifly]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Silver Wind}}.
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Drew]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Mr. Big]]
* [[Mr. Big]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The episode title's name is derived from the phrase "{{wp|flower power}}." This also happens to be the basis for a [[Johto]] [[EP122|episode]] that aired in 2000.
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* The episode title's name is derived from the phrase "{{wp|flower power}}", a slogan used in the late 60s and early 70s. The phrase was also the basis for the title of a [[Johto]] [[EP122|episode]].
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 1: Grass'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 1: Grass'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* This is the first episode where {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] involves an item instead of a Pokémon; the [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]] in this case.
* This is the first episode where {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] involves an item instead of a Pokémon; the [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]] in this case.
* [[May's Torchic]] remains outside of its Poké Ball for the entire episode.
* Kids' WB incorrectly promoted this episode as consisting of May's first {{pkmn|battle}}. Her first battle, short as it was, actually occurred in ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time]]''.
* Despite existing since [[Generation I]], this was the first time {{m|Petal Dance}} is seen in the anime.  
* Despite having existed since [[Generation I]], this is the [[List of moves by anime debut|first time]] that {{m|Petal Dance}} is used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.  


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:AG033 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|May's miscolored bandanna]]
* The blurb for this episode formats [[Pokéblock]]s as Poké'''B'''locks.
* When {{an|May}} is practicing with {{TP|May|Beautifly}}, its mouth disappears for a scene.
* When {{an|May}} is practicing with {{TP|May|Beautifly}}, its mouth disappears for a scene.
* When everyone agrees to join Mr. Big at his shop, the ears of {{an|May}}'s bandanna are colored brown.
* When everyone agrees to join [[Mr. Big]] at his shop, the ears of May's bandanna are colored the same as her hair.
* When May lunges at Drew, her capris disappear.
* In one scene, the lines on {{MTR}}'s charm disappear.
* When May lunges at [[Drew]], her capris disappear.
* After May catches two frisbees, her eyes don't have sclerae for a split-second.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, during the firework show, the {{p|Pichu}}-themed firework is mistakenly referred to as a {{p|Pikachu}}.
 
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
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|zh_cmn={{tt|小遙的勁敵！特訓！神奇寶貝華麗大賽！|May's Rival! Special Training! Pokémon Contest!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|小遙的勁敵！特訓！神奇寶貝華麗大賽！|May's Rival! Special Training! Pokémon Contest!}}
|da={{tt|Se, Det Er Flowerpower|Now That's Flower Power}}
|da={{tt|Se, det er flowerpower|See, that's flower power}}
|de={{tt|Das Probe-Pokémon-Feuerwerk|The testing-Pokémon-fireworks}}
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|pl={{tt|Niezwykła moc kwiatów|Amazing flower power}}
|pl={{tt|Niezwykła moc kwiatów|Amazing flower power}}
|ru={{tt|Ничего себе цветочек!|}} {{tt|*|written title}}<br/>{{tt|Власть цветов|}} {{tt|*|spoken title}}
|ru={{tt|Ничего себе цветочек!|Wow flower!}} {{tt|*|written title, Pokémon TV}}<br>{{tt|Власть цветов|Flower power}} {{tt|*|spoken title}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Poder Floral!|The Flower Power!}} {{tt|*|This title was also used for EP122}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Poder Floral!|The Flower Power!}} {{tt|*|This title was also used for EP122}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Verdadeiro Poder das Flores!|The True Flower Power!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Verdadeiro Poder das Flores!|The True Flower Power!}}
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Now That's Flower Power!
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AG033   EP307
ハルカにライバル！特訓ポケモンコンテスト！！
A Rival For Haruka! Intensive Pokémon Contest Training!!
First broadcast
Japan July 10, 2003
United States May 22, 2004
English themes
Opening I Wanna Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending ポルカ・オ・ドルカ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 誌村宏明 Hiroaki Shimura
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 徳田夢之介 Yumenosuke Tokuda
Additional credits

Now That's Flower Power! (Japanese: ハルカにライバル！特訓ポケモンコンテスト！！ A Rival For Haruka! Intensive Pokémon Contest Training!!) is the 33rd episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 307th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 10, 2003, and in the United States on May 22, 2004.

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Blurb

Ash and the gang have arrived at Slateport City and May is busy getting her Beautifly ready for the Pokémon Contest. Beautifly is having some trouble using its Silver Wind attack. A boy starts heckling May saying that she has a long way to go to win contests. Team Rocket is nearby and Jessie is busy training her Dustox, which is equally unprepared for the contest.

After May and Ash have a practice battle using Beautifly and Taillow, a man approaches Ash—not May—complimenting him on his battling style and introduces himself as a Pokémon Contest expert and also a berry expert. He goes into an explanation of PokéBlocks and their uses in contests. He even gives May a PokéBlock Case. He offers to show them how to make berry blocks. When they arrive at the building they discover that Torchic beat them there and ate all the Bluk berries, so they decide to go find some replacement Bluk berries.

Team Rocket, meanwhile is devising a plan to steal the berries and the Pokémon. The gang ends up only finding one Bluk berry, which is also found by the boy who was heckling May earlier. May and the heckler, whose name she finds out is Drew, start a match only to have Team Rocket try to steal the berry. Drew's Roselia and Ash's Pikachu stop Team Rocket's getaway and they recover the berry. The episode ends with the entire group happily watching fireworks.

Plot

Ash and his friends enter the Slateport City Pokémon Center where several Coordinators are already preparing their Pokémon for the upcoming Pokémon Contest in two weeks time. May walks in, very impressed by all of this. Brock comments that she has a lot of competition and Max remarks that she hasn't even begun to train yet. Ash asks when she plans to start and she exclaims that now is as good a time as any. She wonders who she'll train with first. On the beach, Brock becomes excited by all the girls on the beach. May comments that this is the perfect place to practice her routine. While elegantly spinning, May calls out Beautifly who emerges with glistening wings. The beginning gets off to a rocky start as May pauses to stop feeling dizzy from her twirling. May throws some frisbees at Beautifly and tells it to use Gust to blow them back. It does so, but its wind creates a huge sandstorm. The storm sweeps up May, her friends, the beachgoers and their beach furniture into a sandy heap.

The group heads to a more isolated part of the shore, where May decides to show off Beautifly's Silver Wind technique. However, the move fails. May slumps down, groaning that this is going to take a lot more practice. Ash suggests she try the Frisbees again and she agrees. May throws three Frisbees to Beautifly, who gently Gusts them back. May gracefully catches the first two though the third goes flying over her head. The group turns around to see it sail straight towards a green haired boy that is watching from the promenade. He catches the Frisbee easily and twirls it on his finger, stating that May isn't a very good contestant for a Contest. May gets mad as the Frisbee is thrown at her feet. The boy jumps down and May angrily introduces herself. The boy introduces himself as Drew, and tells her that she needs a lot of practice. May becomes enraged and lunges at him, but he just holds his hand up to her face and casually pushes her back. Ash, Max, and Brock approach and ask what is going on. Drew antagonizes May with his sharp comments, and he keeps at bay with his hand as she tries to rush at him. Ash tells him to stop insulting May's Pokémon, but Drew just flips back his hair and laughs. He explains that he plans on competing in the Contest too, and he's staying at a luxury hotel and not some cramped Pokémon Center. Ash and the others turn to leave, but May turns back. She informs him that she'll see how good he really is at the Pokémon Contest. The two glare at each other.

From some nearby rocks, James and Meowth spy on the group. Wobbuffet pops out as James and Meowth overhear Jessie. The two turn to see her instructing Dustox, which she explains is for the Slateport Contest. James and Meowth are shocked upon hearing this. She explains with fire in her eyes that Dustox has the grace to win and she won't let its talents go to waste. Jessie orders it to use Poison Sting, and the barbs hit the ground gracefully. She calls for it to ramp up its performance, though the Poison Stings send the trio and Wobbuffet fleeing to safety. Meanwhile, May and Ash decide to have a practice battle to help Beautifly get used to performing attacks. She sends in her Beautifly and Ash chooses Taillow. Taillow flies towards Beautifly and May orders a Tackle. Beautifly gracefully twirls as it approaches, but Taillow dodges. Taillow comes in for a Peck, but May tells Beautifly to twirl out of the way. It does so and then uses String Shot to trap Taillow. Ash orders Taillow to try to get out, but May sends it hurtling towards the ground with a Gust attack. May leaps up, thinking she has won, but Taillow gets up. Ash tells it to bite away the string and it does so. May orders a Silver Wind, but it fails. Taillow continues to chew its way out of the silky threads before lashing Beautifly with a Wing Attack. May rushes in to catch Beautifly as Brock calls the match over.

Suddenly, a man approaches, clapping loudly. He says that was amazing and May thanks him, however the man was congratulating Ash's effort. May clarifies that she is actually the one entering the Contest. The man introduces himself as Mr. Big and admits that he was a Coordinator. May instantly goes starry eyed, though Mr. Big reminds her that the first step of a successful Coordinator is staying calm. He also reveals that the secret lies in Berries. While they are discussing the Berries, Ash and his friends' Pokémon happily sleep in the corner. Torchic wakes up, looks around, and decides to investigate a nearby building. When it reaches the building, it rushes inside after smelling something good. Meanwhile, May and Max listen to Mr. Big as he explains more things to them. He tells May that to win Contests, she needs to use Pokéblocks that raise the condition of Pokémon. Mr. Big gifts May a Pokéblock Case and exclaims that every Pokémon Coordinator has to have one. He tells May that when you mix Berries, they form Pokéblocks. Mr. Big tells her to follow him to his shop where she can make some Pokéblocks of her own. They soon reach the shop, where Mr. Big explains that he uses Berries to create spectacular Pokémon fireworks. However, he admits that he is struggling to develop different colors and has to showcase a rehearsal tonight. Torchic suddenly emerges with black juice covering its face, which instantly shocks Mr. Big. He enters into his storeroom, revealing that his Bluk Berry supply is now gone. Brock reads from his Berry guidebook that Bluk Berries stain anyone’s mouth black. Mr. Big adds that the Berries are good for making a Pokémon's coat shiny. May forces her Torchic to apologize, though Mr. Big admits that he shouldn't have left the storeroom door open. May, however, feels particularly apologetic and declares that she will find some Bluk Berries for his fireworks. Team Rocket overhears the conversation and sets their sights on stealing the Bluk Berries. Meowth proposes they should deliver the berries to the Boss to give his hair an incredible sheen. Jessie adds that the Bluk Berries will also help Dustox to shine.

Later, May and her friends meet up in a forest, with no one having any luck finding the berries. Ash queries where Torchic has run off to, and May realizes it's gone. She calls out and soon receives a chirpy response. They rush over to see Torchic hanging from a Bluk tree on the side of a steep cliff. The branch suddenly snaps, but May has her Beautifly use String Shot to catch Torchic. May hugs Torchic, happy to have it back. She turns to see Drew standing on a rock above them holding the Berry branch in hand. May demands the Bluk Berries back, so Drew proposes a match with her Beautifly to determine who gets the Berry. May agrees to this. The Rocket trio peer from the bushes and hope to nab the Berries while everyone is distracted with the battle.

Brock calls for the mock Contest match to begin. May spins as she calls out her Beautifly. Drew calls on his Roselia, which Ash scans with the Pokédex. Drew offers May the first move, and she orders a Tackle from Beautifly. Roselia uses Petal Dance, which hits Beautifly and stops its flight path. Roselia follows up with a Stun Spore which knocks Beautifly to the ground. Drew laughs, saying he expected a little more of a fight from Beautifly. May begs for Beautifly to get up, and it slowly opens its eyes. Drew orders Roselia to finish it off with Magical Leaf. It charges the attack up, as Ash and Max remind May of Mr. Big's advice to remain calm. May thinks it over as Roselia launches the attack. Beautifly flies back up as May orders a Silver Wind. It launches the attack, deflecting the leaves and sending Roselia tumbling. May jumps for joy, exclaiming that Beautifly performed Silver Wind successfully. Drew is shocked and Brock says it looks like the match is over. Suddenly, the Bluk Berries are pulled away. Everyone looks to see Team Rocket in their balloon. James reels in the Berries as they recite their motto. Team Rocket taunts May before floating into the distance. May tells Drew that the match is over, as someone needs the Berries, before joining her friends to pursue Team Rocket. Drew looks at her without any change of expression.

Team Rocket laughs as they make their escape. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but a special satellite under their balloon absorbs it. Meowth laughs, saying electricity will do no good. Ash tells Pikachu to try it again, but the same thing happens. Suddenly, a Solar Beam strikes the satellite frying it, and the group realize Drew has come to assist. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and Drew orders Roselia to use Solar Beam. The attacks combine and strike the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and the Bluk Berries falling. Everyone watches Torchic rush towards the branch. It leaps high into the air and grabs it. It seems happy with itself, and then realizes it's falling off a cliff. Beautifly, however, saves it with String Shot and Torchic, still with the Berry branch in beak, is safely returned to May's arms. May hugs it and then she turns to Drew to thank him for his help. He replies that he cannot wait to battle her at the Contest, adding that provided she can pass through the preliminary rounds. Drew recalls Roselia before signing off with a finger salute and walking off. May is quietly confident as she happily watches Drew walk away.

That night, Ash and his friends stand on the beach with Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip. Mr. Big signals that it's time, and the fireworks begin going off. Everyone watches in awe, and the committee member commends Mr. Big's efforts. Even Drew observes the display with Roselia from the promenade.

Major events

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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Dragonite

Trivia

Errors

  • The blurb for this episode formats Pokéblocks as PokéBlocks.
  • When May is practicing with Beautifly, its mouth disappears for a scene.
  • When everyone agrees to join Mr. Big at his shop, the ears of May's bandanna are colored the same as her hair.
  • In one scene, the lines on Meowth's charm disappear.
  • When May lunges at Drew, her capris disappear.
  • After May catches two frisbees, her eyes don't have sclerae for a split-second.
  • In the Polish dub, during the firework show, the Pichu-themed firework is mistakenly referred to as a Pikachu.
  • May's miscolored bandanna

    May's miscolored bandanna

Dub edits

In other languages



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