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AG142 : Caterpie's Big Dilemma
Advanced Generation series
AG144 : A Hurdle for Squirtle
The Saffron Con
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AG143   EP417
ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会!(前編)
Pokémon Contest: Yamabuki Conference! (Part One)
First broadcast
Japan September 15, 2005
United States June 17, 2006
English themes
Opening Unbeatable
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening バトルフロンティア
Ending ポケモンかぞえうた
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 志村錠児 Jōji Shimura
Assistant director 志村錠児 Jōji Shimura
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

The Saffron Con (Japanese: ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会!(前編) Pokémon Contest: Yamabuki Conference! (Part One)) is the 143rd episode of the Advanced Generation series, and the 417th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 15, 2005 and in the United States on June 17, 2006.

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Synopsis

Another day and another adventure begins our story as May releases her three Pokémon and begins her speech about the Kanto Pokémon Contest. Munchlax and Squirtle seem to not be that much interested in the contest. They notice that there are already people in Saffron Hall. A boy and his Mankey then tell them that its open so people can check out the stage. Inside of the hall, preparations are being made for the contest just as May steps in. She is very exuberant and ecstatic about the contest. The group notices the announcer in the middle of the stage and they're unsure whether if she's Vivian Meridian or not. The announcer steps up to the middle of the stadium and calls out her Espeon. The stadium lights shine upon Espeon's magnificent coat. Espeon then launches a Swift attack and then quickly responds with a Psychic which causes the stars to form several rings which Espeon then rotates through majestically landing in an astonishing feat. May's Squirtle rushes down to the center of the ring and begins releasing a small array of bubbles. The announcer quickly picks Squirtle up and hands it back to May. While being grasped between May's arms, Squirtle begins crying frantically. The announcer points out that Squirtle wants to get on stage as it then responds in glory. May says hi to the announcer but the announcer mentions that they haven't met yet. May then reminds her that they've already met in Hoenn. May even mentions that she already gave her several ribbons. The announcer then introduces herself as Lilian, Vivian's younger sister and the announcer for Kanto.

At the nearby Pokémon Center, everyone is enjoying cold drinks as May wonders about the contest. Everyone explains to May that she will do fine just. A nurse then mentions that her Pokémon are already fine, as someone pushing a cart interrupts their conversation. May is excited that her Pokémon have returned to normal health but comes to notice that Harley is pushing the cart. May seems to be confused as to why Harley is there.

Dressed in her costume, Jessie steps in the contest registration room and presents her contest card to the personnel. There seems to be a mistake as Jessie hits the ground while Meowth and James appear announcing Jessie. The person at registration explains that the card she has is a Hoenn registration card as the one they require is the Kanto Region card. Jessie then quickly reveals her card and Wobbuffet pops in with the usual greeting.

Jessie seems to be excited about the contest as Meowth interrupts saying that she doesn't have any Pokémon to use. Jessie then begs James to let her use his Cacnea. James then calls out Cacnea which welcomes him with the usual greeting.

May asks Harley why he is there while he explains that he helps Nurse Joy at the Pokémon Center. Harley goes on to explain that he is there since he was inspired by Nurse Joy when his Cacturne was sick. He then tells her that contests in Hoenn allow switches between rounds. The groups doubts him though. Joy then appears in the doorway as Harley rushes over to grab her hand and greet her. Harley then turns around and introduces tells Nurse Joy that he's telling the truth. The group's then surprised to hear that he did tell the truth. Harley then mentions that May doesn't need another contest pass and that deadline for entries is at 11am the next day. As they leave together, Harley laughs.

Jessie calls then calls out Cacnea as it seems to be frightened from Jessie and quickly jumps onto James. As James tries removing it from his chest, it seems to reject and stays clinging to his chest. Cacnea then turns around and jumps onto Jessie as she screams in pain.

Harley and everyone are discussing the contest as Jessie runs through the nearby doors interrupting the conversation with Cacnea attached to her hair. Meowth and James arrive to assist but prove to be helpless as a Chansey rushes to Jessie and carries her off. Joy then calls Harley to come help her with the operation.

Outside of the stadium, everyone's Pokémon seem to be enjoying themselves as May releases Squirtle. An arm appears out of the distance and grasps onto Squirtle and Pikachu reeling them into a cage attached to Team Rocket's balloon. With only two rocket members left, an introduction is given without Jessie. Ash goes to give Pikachu a command but notices that Squirtle is also inside of the cage.

Inside the Pokémon Center operating room, Jessie's hair seems to be twisted around Cacnea's body very badly as Joy and Harley appear with a Scizor. Jessie looks at Scizor's sharp claws and then faints on the operating table.

A nearby Mankey and Vulpix are also captured by Team Rocket as they seem to be acquiring Contest Pokémon at a high rate. James and Meowth rush off into the distance as Harley appears and releases his Ariados. It then uses Spider Web towards the balloon which envelops it and its contents. May then calls upon Combusken which quickly releases a Sky Uppercut into the bottom of the cage. The bottom easily crumbles and falls towards the ground releasing all of the contest Pokémon from their prison.

Meowth then shows his sharp claws and attempts to cut the web from their balloon. Squirtle responds sending a devastating Ice Beam towards the balloon and sending James and Meowth blasting off into the sky at the speed of light. May and Ash are surprised at Squirtle's usage of Ice Beam. Max then suggests that May should use Squirtle in the contest as she then thanks Squirtle for its hard work. Harley and May wish each other luck in the contest exchanging greetings.

In the nearby forest, Cacnea has already been successfully removed from Jessie's hair but when revealed is cut to a much shorter length. Jessie than thanks them for attempting to steal the other coordinators' Pokémon so she'd win.

May goes to register for the contest as the same problem that arose with Jessie's registration appears. She is trying to register with her Hoenn card but a Kanto card is required at this contest. Registration also ended about 50 minutes ago. Time seems to be running low for the team as Max states his disbelief as May falls to the ground. Harley seems to have noticed that May can't enter the contest and is happy about the situation.

Lilian appears and questions the personnel why May can't be registered. She goes on to explain that May is trying to register with a Hoenn Contest Pass. Lilian then comes and tells the woman about May's heroic act the previous day, and that without her, there wouldn't be a contest. The woman than mentions that she apparently already "got" May's registration and pass before. She then hands her a Kanto Contest Pass and a Ribbon case. May thanks Lilian for her actions as she then steps off into the nearby room. With May successfully registering for the Kanto Pokémon Contest, a hard yet exciting contest awaits our hero as another day passes by in the Kanto region.

Major events

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In other languages


AG142 : Caterpie's Big Dilemma
Advanced Generation series
AG144 : A Hurdle for Squirtle
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