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'''A Hurdle for Squirtle''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会！！（後編）''' ''Pokémon Contest: {{tt|Yamabuki|Saffron}} Conference!! (Part Two)'') is the 144st episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 418th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 22, 2005 and in the United States on June 24, 2006.  
'''A Hurdle for Squirtle''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会！！（後編）''' ''Pokémon Contest - {{tt|Yamabuki|Saffron}} Conference!! (Part Two)'') is the 144th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 418th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 22, 2005 and in the United States on June 24, 2006.  
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== Synopsis ==
==Blurb==
A new challenge and a new adventure begins our story as we begin the second part of the Kanto Pokémon Contest. With May successfully registered for the contest, we step upon a new frontier. Lilian begins with usual announcements and to start the contest off and explain the prizes and rules. May is watching a nearby television which is broadcasting the contest information as she confirms to {{TP|May|Squirtle}} that they will win the contest. Harley interrupts with his usual devious talk, attempting to 'apologize' to May. When May bluntly tells him to drop the act, he can see it will not work, and contemptuously proclaims that he will defeat her.
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<i>The contest in Saffron City is about to begin! Harley ends up apologizing to May, but it rings hollow given his history of hating May. He goes first, and really impresses the crowd with his Cacturne's combination of Cotton Spore and Needle Arm. A disguised Jessie comes up to the stage, impressing and horrifying the crowd when she embraces James' Cacnea, followed by a firework-laden Pin Missile. May brings Combusken up, performing a great combination of Fire Spin and Sky Uppercut. All three of them make it to the next round.


Lilian then introduces the judges comprising of the Kanto Contest. She then asks the crowd if they are ready. The crowd explodes in a gigantic roar as Lilian officially starts the contest. [[James]] then wonders if Jessie has a chance. {{MTR}} replies with a no.
Jessie and Harley are opponents next, and Jessie's strategy is to send in Wobbuffet knowing that its defensive moves could knock out Harley's Ariados. Harley is quite aware of this, and orders his Pokémon to do nothing. Frustrated and annoyed, Lillian issues them yellow cards, knocking down their points. Harley finally strikes, using String Shot to tie up Wobbuffet and move it like a helpless puppet. Eventually Wobbuffet is thrown in the air and knocked out of battle.


Harley is the first contestant and calls upon his Cacturne who then uses {{m|Cotton Spore}}. Cacturne then begins slowly rotating the spores in the air and finally uses {{m|Needle Arm}} uniquely, sending spikes from its whole body through all of the spheres which create a magnificent array of colors.
May makes through her next battle fine, and faces Harley in the finals. May has elected to use Squirtle, and the little Pokémon has a rough start, especially when it uses an Ice Beam that is too strong for it! Harley tries String Shot again, stringing up Squirtle near the ceiling. Ariados then uses Spider Web to cover the entire stage. May orders Squirtle to use Ice Beam again, which frees it from the Spider Web and freezes the stage—and Ariados! With the Bug-and-Poison-type out of the way, May wins the Saffron Ribbon. May is thrilled, and Ash is hyped for his next Frontier battle.</i>


Other contestants are then shown with their Pokémon including Pidgeot, Vileplume, Alakazam, and Tangela. Lilian then introduces [[Jessie|Jessibella]] onto the platform when she then releases Cacnea. Cacnea then starts to run towards her and jumps as Jessie catches it. The hard spikes drive through her skin as the whole crows adores her performance of showing how close Jessibella is to her Cacnea by crying. Cacnea then releases an array of {{m|Pin Missile}} which explode overhead creating a gigantic fireworks explosion. Both Meowth and James are amazed at Jessie's performance. Lilian then goes to congratulate Jessie but goes to notice that Cacnea is still attached to her and she's not moving at all. Lilian taps her and she falls to the floor, paralyzed with pain. Jessie is then rushed back into the operating room again by {{p|Chansey}}.
==Plot==
After a short recap of the events of the previous episode, [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] officially begins the [[Saffron City]] [[Pokémon Contest]] by showcasing the stage and explaining the prizes and rules. {{an|May}} watches via television in the contestants' room and confirms to {{TP|May|Squirtle}} that they will win the Saffron [[Ribbon]]. [[Harley]] interrupts and apologizes for what he did, but May sees through his devious talk and reaffirms that they will win. Harley quickly drops the act and contemptuously proclaims that he will defeat her.


Lilian then introduces May, with her Squirtle observing at her side. Squirtle seems to become agitated from the crowds of people in the stands and begins to become nervous. May then reassures that it'll get over it and calls upon {{TP|May|Combusken}}, which gracefully releases from its [[Poké Ball]] and lands on the ground. May then unties and throws her bandanna towards Combusken as it propels it with a {{m|Fire Spin}} high above the arena. Combusken then jumps through its ring of fire and begins pelting it with {{m|Sky Uppercut}}, which knots it back into its normal state. Combusken then delivers one last uppercut to tied bandanna which then flies back towards May and lands perfectly atop her head. Combusken lands in front of May and they finish in a stance as the crowd goes wild, shouting and cheering. Everyone seems to be pleased with May's performance, except Harley who seems to be disappointed with her success.
Lilian then introduces the judges of the Saffron Contest: [[Raoul Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], and [[Saffron City]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. She asks the crowd if they are ready to begin, prompting uproarious cheers. In the audience, [[James]] wonders if [[Jessie]] might actually win this one, but {{MTR}} replies saying that she doesn't stand a chance.


The next eight contestants are then announced which include both May and Jessie. James seems to be pleased that Jessie passed the first round as Max exhibits the same emotion about his sister, May. The contestants are then shuffled with battle match ups being created. Jessie versus Harley while May is to challenge another participant in the contest. May is very exuberant and excited about her performance as Harley interrupts her again. He then begins off with his usual threats as she fires back quickly with a response to his statements.
Harley is the first contestant and calls upon his Cacturne, who starts things off with {{m|Cotton Spore}}. The spores slowly rotate in the air while Harley calls for {{m|Needle Arm}}. Cacturne stands motionless for some time before suddenly protruding spikes from its whole body through all of the spores, creating an interesting display.


A strange person then interrupts May and Harley which are wrapped in some white cloth and appear to be a mummy. The unknown person then removes the confinement and reveals herself to be the "Empress Coordinator" Jessibella. Harley and Jessibella then both mention that their going to beat each other and then May. The second part of the contest is to begin with Lilian introducing the first battle round with Jessie versus Harley. Harley quickly releases his Ariados while Jessie calls upon Wobbuffet. Both James and Meowth are confused about Jessie's choice of Wobbuffet for the second round. Jessie's plan is to have Wobbuffet use {{m|Mirror Coat}} just as Ariados fires an attack which will then reflect upon Wobbuffet and backfire. Harley seems reluctant with making the first move, while Wobbuffet ''can't'' attack, and they keep telling the other to attack. Lilian then reveals that she has no choice but to dock them each a yellow card, which subtracts half the points from both participants scores. Both Harley and Jessie argue back and forth as Lilian is about to deduct the other half of their points for the two's bickering. Contesta mentions that another yellow card would mean disqualification. Harley then asks Lilian to wait and Ariados fires a stream of {{m|String Shot}} towards Wobbuffet. Jessie directs Wobbuffet to use Mirror Coat but it quickly fails as Ariados entangles Wobbuffet with its sticky fluid. Brock commends the strategy and explains that since String Shot is a [[Status move|defensive move]], Mirror Coat nor {{m|Counter}} will work, as they only work with attacks. Ariados then starts to move Wobbuffet around like a puppet with its attached strings, as points are quickly deducted from Jessie's score. Jessie's points continue to drop as they near closer and closer to zero. The crowd seems to be enjoying Harley and Ariados's puppet show with Wobbuffet. Ariados then finishes the round and sends Wobbuffet hurling through the arena and landing on Ariados's back. The rest of Jessie's points are deducted and Harley advances to the next round. Jessie then falls to the ground turning white as James and Meowth do exactly the same.
Other contestants are shown with their Pokémon, including {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Tangela}}. Lilian then introduces "Empress Jessibella"—Jessie in disguise—who sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Cacnea and Jessie run toward each other and hug each other. The painful embrace moves Lilian and the crowd to tears in reaction to how close Jessibella and Cacnea appear to be. Jessie tells Cacnea to use {{m|Pin Missile}} and the pins wind upward and collide, creating an explosion similar to that of fireworks. Both Meowth and James are amazed at Jessie's performance. Lilian then goes to congratulate Jessie but notices that Cacnea is still attached to her and she's not moving at all. Lilian taps her and she falls to the floor, paralyzed with pain. Jessie is then rushed back into the operating room again by {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}.


Intervals between May and Harley's rounds are shown with Squirtle knocking out Crobat with a powerful {{m|Bubble}} and Ariados entangling a Walrein in a sticky web. Squirtle delivers a devastating {{m|Tackle}} to a Weepinbell, knocking it out. With both May and Harley advancing through their rounds, both have arrived at the final match.
Lilian then introduces the last contestant, May, with her Squirtle at her side. Squirtle seems uneasy at the sight of the mass of people in the stands, but May says that it'll get over it. She calls upon {{TP|May|Combusken}}, who twists and flips to the ground like a gymnast after coming out of its [[Poké Ball]]. May then unties and throws her bandanna toward Combusken as tells it to use {{m|Fire Spin}} and {{m|Sky Uppercut}}. Combusken propels the bandanna upward with Fire Spin, leaps through the spiraling fire, and hits it repeatedly with Sky Uppercut, tying it back to its normal state. Combusken then delivers one last blow to send the retied bandanna right back onto May's head. Combusken lands in front of May and the two pose for the finish. The crowd goes wild, shouting and cheering. Squirtle looks on admiringly and everyone seems to be pleased with her performance, except for Harley, who looks disappointed with her success.


Lilian quickly starts the match as May calls upon Squirtle and Harley calls out Ariados. Ariados attaches itself to the ceiling with its sticky String Shot, then moves towards Squirtle and uses {{m|Scary Face}}. Lilian compliments the move. Squirtle then recovers and directs an {{m|Ice Beam}} towards Ariados, but it quickly dodges it and the beam disperses. Squirtle is knocked onto its back from not being able to handle Ice Beam's power and can't seem to get back up on its feet. Ariados then retracts up into the ceiling and attaches its String Shot onto Squirtle's body. Ariados then pulls up and grasps Squirtle as points are deducted from May's score. Ariados then creates a gigantic {{m|Spider Web}} around the arena for style points as the crowd roars on. Ariados spins Squirtle around in a circle on a rope of String Shot and sends it hurling towards the web, entangling its back in the sticky confinement. Additional points are then deducted from May's score as Squirtle struggles to get free and she seems to be in a little bit of trouble. Ariados then descends down from the ceiling to the web and beings walking towards Squirtle as it starts to panic. As Ariados comes forward with {{m|Double-Edge}}, Squirtle sends a Bubble towards Ariados, but it quickly blocks the attack with its antenna and continues towards Squirtle as additional points are removed from May's score. May then recalls Squirtle's last attempt of Ice Beam which sent it hurling backwards because of its devastating power. Squirtle then launches a devastating Ice Beam which sends it flying backwards to the stage floor and freeing it from the web. Ariados makes direct contact with the beam and is encased in a icy prison, as the rest of the web is frozen in glittering ice. Squirtle then hops atop the frozen web and delivers a devastating Bubble to Ariados, which shatters the surrounding ice and throws it backward. Ariados tries to stop itself, but its feet can't get any grip on the frozen web, as Squirtle descends towards Ariados, sliding surfer-style and Tackles it. Ariados is sent flying downward, crashing into the stage and knocking it out as Squirtle neatly lands on its feet on top of Ariados. Ariados is announced as unable to battle and May is declared the winner. Squirtle comes running back to May as Ash and the group then compliments her from the stands. Harley thinks that the contest was rigged and walks off in a huff. The crowd explodes as May is awarded her first Kanto ribbon.  
The eight [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s moving on to the [[Contest Battle]]s are then announced, which include May, Jessie, and Harley. James and Max are surprised at Jessie's success and wonder if she might actually win. The contestants' battle match-ups are randomly selected, and it is revealed that Jessie will face Harley and May will battle another participant in the second round of the Contest. May is very exuberant and excited about her performance as Harley interrupts her again. He then begins off with his usual threats and May fires back quickly.


Outside Saffron Hall, May says she wants to practice all of her moves as Ash mentions his excitement for the Battle Arena. The group then walks into the sunset.
A strange person wrapped in mummy-like cloth interrupts the argument. The unknown person then removes the cloth and reveals herself to be the "Empress Coordinator" Jessibella. Harley and Jessibella then both mention that they're going to beat each other and then May. The Battle Stage begins with Lilian introducing the first match, Jessie versus Harley. Harley sends out his {{TP|Harley|Ariados}} while Jessie calls upon {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Both James and Meowth are confused about Jessie's choice of Wobbuffet for the second round. Jessie's plan is to have Wobbuffet use {{m|Counter}} just as Ariados fires an attack to reflect it back at double the power. Harley catches on and is reluctant to make the first move, knowing it would only backfire. After neither player makes a move after a while, Lilian announces that she has no choice but to give them each a yellow card, which subtracts half the points from both participants' scores. Contesta tells Harley and Jessie if they get another yellow card, they will both be disqualified. Both Harley and Jessie argue back and forth and Lilian is about to disqualify both of them for not battling until Harley declares that he will make a move. Upon realizing that he doesn't need to make an attack that's offensive, Harley tells Ariados to use {{m|String Shot}} on Wobbuffet. Seizing the opportunity, Jessie directs Wobbuffet to use Counter, but Wobbuffet becomes helplessly wrapped by the maneuver. Harley explains that {{m|Mirror Coat}} and Counter will not work against [[Status move|defensive moves]], a strategy that Brock commends. Ariados then manipulates Wobbuffet like a puppet with its attached strings, as points are gradually deducted from Jessie's score. The crowd begins to laugh at the puppet show on display, which is ended when Ariados is told to throw Wobbuffet. It tumbles through the air and lands on Ariados's back. The rest of Jessie's points are deducted and Harley advances to the next round. Jessie, James, and Meowth then fall to the ground, turning white from disbelief.


== Major events ==
Intervals between May and Harley's rounds are shown with Squirtle knocking out a {{p|Crobat}} with {{m|Bubble}} and Ariados entangling a {{p|Walrein}} in a {{m|Spider Web}}. Squirtle knocks out a {{p|Weepinbell}} with {{m|Tackle}}. With both May and Harley having won all their rounds, they find themselves in the finals of the Saffron Contest.
*May wins her first [[Ribbon]] in [[Kanto]].
=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
Lilian starts the final match as May calls out Squirtle and Harley brings out Ariados. Ariados attaches itself to the ceiling with its String Shot and swings to use {{m|Scary Face}} close up to Squirtle. Squirtle then recovers and uses {{m|Ice Beam}} on Ariados, but it is so powerful that it misses its mark and knocks Squirtle onto its back. Ariados then retracts up to the ceiling and shoots another String Shot onto Squirtle's body, bringing it closer and deducting more of May's points. Harley decides to rack up style points by covering the whole stage with Spider Web, impressing Lilian and the audience. Ariados then spins Squirtle around in a circle and sends it hurtling onto a web, entangling its back in the process. As Squirtle continues to struggle, May's points are approaching zero. Ariados then descends down from the ceiling to the web and begins walking towards Squirtle to strike with {{m|Double-Edge}}. May tries a Bubble attack, but it doesn't even slow Ariados down. May then recalls Squirtle's last attempt of Ice Beam which propelled it backward because of its great power. She tells Squirtle to use Ice Beam, which succeeds not only in freeing it from the web, but freezing Ariados and all of the webs in the stadium. Harley's points drop by more than half. Squirtle runs and jumps onto the frozen web to hit Ariados with Bubble, shattering the ice and throwing Ariados backward. Ariados tries to stop itself, but its feet can't get any grip on the frozen web. Squirtle slides down the icy webs like a surfer and Tackles it. Ariados crashes onto the ground, knocked out. Squirtle neatly lands on its feet on top of Ariados. Ariados is announced as unable to battle and May is declared the winner. Squirtle comes running back to May as Ash, Brock, and Max cheer from the stands. Harley thinks that the Contest was rigged and walks off in a huff. The crowd cheers as May is awarded her first Kanto Ribbon.
=== Humans ===
 
Outside [[Contest Hall]], May says she wants to practice all of her moves as Ash tells of his excitement for the Battle Arena. The group then walks off in the sunset.
 
==Major events==
[[File:May Saffron Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|May holding the Saffron Ribbon]]
* {{an|May}}, [[Jessie]], and [[Harley]] compete in the [[Saffron City]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
* May wins the Saffron Contest, earning her first [[Kanto]] [[Ribbon]].
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===Debuts===
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|May}}
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* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Lilian Meridian]]
* [[Lilian Meridian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta|Contesta]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo|Sukizo]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* Miscellaneous coordinators
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
[[File:PTC AG144.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Groudon}}
 
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{op|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{op|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{op|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{op|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Cacturne}} ({{op|Harley|Cacturne}})
* {{p|Cacturne}} ({{OP|Harley|Cacturne}})
* {{p|Ariados}} ([[Harley]]'s)
* {{p|Ariados}} ([[Harley]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{op|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Weedle}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Rattata}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Oddish}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Venonat}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Mankey}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Alakazam}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Tangela}}
* {{p|Tangela}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Crobat}}
* {{p|Crobat}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Walrein}}
* {{p|Walrein}} (Coordinator's)
 
==Trivia==
* This is the last episode to have [[Lisa Adams]] voice [[Lilian Meridian]], [[Andrew Rannells]] voice [[Harley]], [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] as [[Nurse Joy]] (until ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''), [[Mike Pollock]] voice [[Raoul Contesta]] (until ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''), [[Eric Stuart]] voice [[May's Squirtle]], [[Lindsey Warner]] as [[James's Cacnea]], [[Rachael Lillis]] voice [[Nurse Joy's Chansey]] and [[Darren Dunstan]] voice [[Mr. Sukizo]], [[May's Combusken]] and [[May's Munchlax]].
* This is the only Kanto Contest that was dubbed by 4Kids.


== Trivia ==
===Errors===
* This is the last episode to have [[Lisa Adams]] voice [[Lilian Meridian]], [[Andrew Rannells]] voice [[Harley]], [[Bella Hudson]] voice [[Nurse Joy]], and [[Darren Dunstan]] voice [[Mr. Sukizo]].
* At the beginning of the {{ci|Saffron}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] says that {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s need to get five ''[[Badge]]s'' in order to enter the [[Grand Festival]]. This is incorrect, as they have to obtain five ''[[Ribbon]]s''.


=== Pokémon Trainer's Choice ===
===Dub edits===
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon is the heaviest?
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon is the heaviest?
* Choices: {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Wailord}}
* Choices: {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Wailord}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Groudon}}, you were right!
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Groudon}}, you were right!
=== Errors ===
*At the beginning of the contest, [[Lilian Meridian]] says that coordinators need to get five ''badges'' in order to enter the Grand Festival. This should be five ''ribbons''.
=== Dub edits ===


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* Chinese: '''{{tt|神奇寶貝華麗大賽，金黃大會（後篇）|Pokémon Contest, Jīnhuáng (Saffron) Convention (Part 2)}}'''
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* French: '''{{tt|Une grande première pour Carapuce|A great first performance for Squirtle}}'''
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗大賽，金黃大會（後篇）|Pokémon Contest, Jīnhuáng (Saffron) Convention (Part 2)}}
* German: '''{{tt|Schiggy, der riesen Power-Zwerg!|Squirtle, the giant power-dwarf!}}'''
|nl={{tt|Geen obstakel te hoog voor Squirtle!|No Obstacle Too High For Squirtle!}}
* Italian: '''{{tt|Piccolo grande Pokémon|Small big Pokémon}}'''
|da={{tt|Squirtles genvordigheder|Squirtle's adversities}}
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|Una competencia para Squirtle|Competition for Squirtle}}'''
|de={{tt|Schiggy, der riesen Power-Zwerg!|Squirtle, the giant power-dwarf!}}
* Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Un obstáculo para Squirtle|One obstacle from Squirtle}}'''
|fi={{tt|Paljon melua Squirtlesta|Lots of ado about Squirtle}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une grande première pour Carapuce|A great first performance for Squirtle}}
|it={{tt|Piccolo grande Pokémon|Small big Pokémon}}
|no={{tt|Heiarop for Squirtle|Cheering for Squirtle}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um Obstáculo para Squirtle|A Hurdle for Squirtle}}
|es_la={{tt|Una competencia para Squirtle|Competition for Squirtle}}
|es_eu={{tt|Un obstáculo para Squirtle|One obstacle from Squirtle}}
|sv={{tt|Fördel Squirtle|Advantage Squirtle}}
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AG144   EP418
ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会！！（後編）
Pokémon Contest - Yamabuki Conference!! (Part Two)
First broadcast
Japan September 22, 2005
United States June 24, 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 しのゆきひろ Yukihiro Shino
Assistant director 渡辺正彦 Masahiko Watanabe
Animation director 広岡歳仁 Toshihito Hirooka
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Hurdle for Squirtle (Japanese: ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会！！（後編） Pokémon Contest - Yamabuki Conference!! (Part Two)) is the 144th episode of the Advanced Generation series, and the 418th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 22, 2005 and in the United States on June 24, 2006.

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Blurb

The contest in Saffron City is about to begin! Harley ends up apologizing to May, but it rings hollow given his history of hating May. He goes first, and really impresses the crowd with his Cacturne's combination of Cotton Spore and Needle Arm. A disguised Jessie comes up to the stage, impressing and horrifying the crowd when she embraces James' Cacnea, followed by a firework-laden Pin Missile. May brings Combusken up, performing a great combination of Fire Spin and Sky Uppercut. All three of them make it to the next round.

Jessie and Harley are opponents next, and Jessie's strategy is to send in Wobbuffet knowing that its defensive moves could knock out Harley's Ariados. Harley is quite aware of this, and orders his Pokémon to do nothing. Frustrated and annoyed, Lillian issues them yellow cards, knocking down their points. Harley finally strikes, using String Shot to tie up Wobbuffet and move it like a helpless puppet. Eventually Wobbuffet is thrown in the air and knocked out of battle.

May makes through her next battle fine, and faces Harley in the finals. May has elected to use Squirtle, and the little Pokémon has a rough start, especially when it uses an Ice Beam that is too strong for it! Harley tries String Shot again, stringing up Squirtle near the ceiling. Ariados then uses Spider Web to cover the entire stage. May orders Squirtle to use Ice Beam again, which frees it from the Spider Web and freezes the stage—and Ariados! With the Bug-and-Poison-type out of the way, May wins the Saffron Ribbon. May is thrilled, and Ash is hyped for his next Frontier battle.

Plot

After a short recap of the events of the previous episode, Lilian officially begins the Saffron City Pokémon Contest by showcasing the stage and explaining the prizes and rules. May watches via television in the contestants' room and confirms to Squirtle that they will win the Saffron Ribbon. Harley interrupts and apologizes for what he did, but May sees through his devious talk and reaffirms that they will win. Harley quickly drops the act and contemptuously proclaims that he will defeat her.

Lilian then introduces the judges of the Saffron Contest: Raoul Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, and Saffron City's Nurse Joy. She asks the crowd if they are ready to begin, prompting uproarious cheers. In the audience, James wonders if Jessie might actually win this one, but Meowth replies saying that she doesn't stand a chance.

Harley is the first contestant and calls upon his Cacturne, who starts things off with Cotton Spore. The spores slowly rotate in the air while Harley calls for Needle Arm. Cacturne stands motionless for some time before suddenly protruding spikes from its whole body through all of the spores, creating an interesting display.

Other contestants are shown with their Pokémon, including Pidgeot, Vileplume, Alakazam, and Tangela. Lilian then introduces "Empress Jessibella"—Jessie in disguise—who sends out Cacnea. Cacnea and Jessie run toward each other and hug each other. The painful embrace moves Lilian and the crowd to tears in reaction to how close Jessibella and Cacnea appear to be. Jessie tells Cacnea to use Pin Missile and the pins wind upward and collide, creating an explosion similar to that of fireworks. Both Meowth and James are amazed at Jessie's performance. Lilian then goes to congratulate Jessie but notices that Cacnea is still attached to her and she's not moving at all. Lilian taps her and she falls to the floor, paralyzed with pain. Jessie is then rushed back into the operating room again by Chansey.

Lilian then introduces the last contestant, May, with her Squirtle at her side. Squirtle seems uneasy at the sight of the mass of people in the stands, but May says that it'll get over it. She calls upon Combusken, who twists and flips to the ground like a gymnast after coming out of its Poké Ball. May then unties and throws her bandanna toward Combusken as tells it to use Fire Spin and Sky Uppercut. Combusken propels the bandanna upward with Fire Spin, leaps through the spiraling fire, and hits it repeatedly with Sky Uppercut, tying it back to its normal state. Combusken then delivers one last blow to send the retied bandanna right back onto May's head. Combusken lands in front of May and the two pose for the finish. The crowd goes wild, shouting and cheering. Squirtle looks on admiringly and everyone seems to be pleased with her performance, except for Harley, who looks disappointed with her success.

The eight Pokémon Coordinators moving on to the Contest Battles are then announced, which include May, Jessie, and Harley. James and Max are surprised at Jessie's success and wonder if she might actually win. The contestants' battle match-ups are randomly selected, and it is revealed that Jessie will face Harley and May will battle another participant in the second round of the Contest. May is very exuberant and excited about her performance as Harley interrupts her again. He then begins off with his usual threats and May fires back quickly.

A strange person wrapped in mummy-like cloth interrupts the argument. The unknown person then removes the cloth and reveals herself to be the "Empress Coordinator" Jessibella. Harley and Jessibella then both mention that they're going to beat each other and then May. The Battle Stage begins with Lilian introducing the first match, Jessie versus Harley. Harley sends out his Ariados while Jessie calls upon Wobbuffet. Both James and Meowth are confused about Jessie's choice of Wobbuffet for the second round. Jessie's plan is to have Wobbuffet use Counter just as Ariados fires an attack to reflect it back at double the power. Harley catches on and is reluctant to make the first move, knowing it would only backfire. After neither player makes a move after a while, Lilian announces that she has no choice but to give them each a yellow card, which subtracts half the points from both participants' scores. Contesta tells Harley and Jessie if they get another yellow card, they will both be disqualified. Both Harley and Jessie argue back and forth and Lilian is about to disqualify both of them for not battling until Harley declares that he will make a move. Upon realizing that he doesn't need to make an attack that's offensive, Harley tells Ariados to use String Shot on Wobbuffet. Seizing the opportunity, Jessie directs Wobbuffet to use Counter, but Wobbuffet becomes helplessly wrapped by the maneuver. Harley explains that Mirror Coat and Counter will not work against defensive moves, a strategy that Brock commends. Ariados then manipulates Wobbuffet like a puppet with its attached strings, as points are gradually deducted from Jessie's score. The crowd begins to laugh at the puppet show on display, which is ended when Ariados is told to throw Wobbuffet. It tumbles through the air and lands on Ariados's back. The rest of Jessie's points are deducted and Harley advances to the next round. Jessie, James, and Meowth then fall to the ground, turning white from disbelief.

Intervals between May and Harley's rounds are shown with Squirtle knocking out a Crobat with Bubble and Ariados entangling a Walrein in a Spider Web. Squirtle knocks out a Weepinbell with Tackle. With both May and Harley having won all their rounds, they find themselves in the finals of the Saffron Contest.

Lilian starts the final match as May calls out Squirtle and Harley brings out Ariados. Ariados attaches itself to the ceiling with its String Shot and swings to use Scary Face close up to Squirtle. Squirtle then recovers and uses Ice Beam on Ariados, but it is so powerful that it misses its mark and knocks Squirtle onto its back. Ariados then retracts up to the ceiling and shoots another String Shot onto Squirtle's body, bringing it closer and deducting more of May's points. Harley decides to rack up style points by covering the whole stage with Spider Web, impressing Lilian and the audience. Ariados then spins Squirtle around in a circle and sends it hurtling onto a web, entangling its back in the process. As Squirtle continues to struggle, May's points are approaching zero. Ariados then descends down from the ceiling to the web and begins walking towards Squirtle to strike with Double-Edge. May tries a Bubble attack, but it doesn't even slow Ariados down. May then recalls Squirtle's last attempt of Ice Beam which propelled it backward because of its great power. She tells Squirtle to use Ice Beam, which succeeds not only in freeing it from the web, but freezing Ariados and all of the webs in the stadium. Harley's points drop by more than half. Squirtle runs and jumps onto the frozen web to hit Ariados with Bubble, shattering the ice and throwing Ariados backward. Ariados tries to stop itself, but its feet can't get any grip on the frozen web. Squirtle slides down the icy webs like a surfer and Tackles it. Ariados crashes onto the ground, knocked out. Squirtle neatly lands on its feet on top of Ariados. Ariados is announced as unable to battle and May is declared the winner. Squirtle comes running back to May as Ash, Brock, and Max cheer from the stands. Harley thinks that the Contest was rigged and walks off in a huff. The crowd cheers as May is awarded her first Kanto Ribbon.

Outside Contest Hall, May says she wants to practice all of her moves as Ash tells of his excitement for the Battle Arena. The group then walks off in the sunset.

Major events

May holding the Saffron Ribbon
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Debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

Pokémon Trainer's Choice: Groudon

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

  • Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon is the heaviest?
  • Choices: Snorlax, Groudon, Wailord
  • Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Groudon, you were right!

In other languages



← AG143 : The Saffron Con
Advanced Generation series
AG145 : Pasta La Vista! →
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