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'''Dawn's Early Night!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!!'') is the 49th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 515th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007 as part of a two-hour special alongside ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It!]]'', and in the United States on January 26, 2008.
'''Dawn's Early Night!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!!'') is the 49th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 515th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007 as part of a two-hour special alongside [[DP050]], and in the United States on January 26, 2008.
 
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==Blurb==
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<i>As our Heroes make their way through Hearthome City and to the Hearthome City Gym, they run into their friend Nando at the Gym door who tells them that the Gym Leader will be away for quite awhile, much to Ash’s dismay. But telling them about the upcoming Hearthome City Pokemon Tag Battle, Ash and Brock decided to enter that instead – as a team. Meanwhile, the Hearthome City Pokemon Contest is just getting underway, and Dawn finds herself competing along with Nando, Zoey, and Jessilina, who of course is actually Jessie in disguise.  Feeling very confident, Dawn gives a superb performance, but is sadly shocked to learn that she hasn’t even made it past the 1st round. As she struggles to cope with the situation, Jessilina is defeated by Nando, leaving Zoey and Nando battling in the finals, which Nando ultimately wins. Sharing feelings about their losses proves to cement Dawn and Zoey’s friendship even further, and as they both marvel at Nando’s ability to compete in both Pokemon Gym battles and Contests, the future begins to look much brighter for both of them, as the Pokemon Tag Battle is set to take place for Ash and Brock in a matter of days.</i>


== Synopsis ==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} race through [[Hearthome City]] to the [[Hearthome Gym|Gym]], Ash excited at the opportunity to win his third [[badge]]. {{AP|Staravia}} darts ahead as Ash’s group leaves {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} behind. At the doors, they run into [[Nando]], informing them that the [[Gym Leader]] isn't present. The news upsets Ash as he slams into the door. They notice a {{p|Kricketune}}, which belongs to Nando, as Ash checks it with his [[Pokédex]]. It's musical nature imitation serves as the ideal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for Nando.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} race through [[Hearthome City]] to the [[Hearthome Gym|Gym]], Ash excited at the opportunity to win his third [[Badge]]. {{AP|Staravia}} darts ahead as Ash's group leaves {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} behind. At the doors, they run into [[Nando]], informing them that the [[Gym Leader]] isn't present. The news upsets Ash as he slams into the door. They notice a {{TP|Nando|Kricketune}}, which belongs to Nando, as Ash checks it with his [[Pokédex]]. It's musical nature imitation serves as the ideal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for Nando.


Brock notices a note on the door as Nando recites what it says: the Gym Leader is out and won't be back for a while. Nando mentions the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Hearthome Tag Battle]] and suggests that they enter it instead. Ash is eager to get in, and Brock also agrees. Nando has decided to enter the {{pkmn|Contest}} instead, which reminds Dawn that she needs to register.  
Brock notices a note on the door as Nando recites what it says: the Gym Leader is out and won't be back for a while. Nando mentions the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Hearthome Tag Battle]] and suggests that they enter it instead. Ash is eager to get in, and Brock also agrees. Nando has decided to enter the {{pkmn|Contest}} instead, which reminds Dawn that she needs to register.  


As Nando and Dawn walk to the contest hall, Dawn finds out that he still has one [[ribbon]] and one badge. Dawn knows that it has been [[DP027|some time]] since the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest, but thanks to [[Zoey]]'s help, she is confident about the [[Double Performance]]. At the contest hall, Zoey relaxes with her Pokémon as Dawn and Nando find her, Zoey's leg fully healed from her injury. Nando meets Zoey for the first time, but when Nando reveals his decision to participate in both contests and Gym battles, it draws criticism from Zoey. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] puts on her Jessilina disguise and trains with {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, but decides to use {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} in the performance instead.
As Nando and Dawn walk to the [[Contest Hall]], Dawn finds out that he still has one [[Ribbon]] and one Badge. Dawn knows that it has been [[DP027|some time]] since the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest, but thanks to [[Zoey]]'s help, she is confident about the [[Double Performance]]. At the Contest Hall, Zoey relaxes with her Pokémon as Dawn and Nando find her, Zoey's leg fully healed from her injury. Nando meets Zoey for the first time, but when Nando reveals his decision to participate in both Contests and Gym battles, it draws criticism from Zoey. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] puts on her Jessilina disguise and trains with {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, but decides to use {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} in the performance instead.


At the center, Dawn checks on {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}, confident about the Contest. Still she feels nervous about the event. Zoey meets up with Ash and the others, mentioning the tag battle. Dawn thanks Zoey about her help, but starts to demonstrate overconfidence and less on her Pokémon.  
At the center, Dawn checks on {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}, confident about the Contest. Still she feels nervous about the event. Zoey meets up with Ash and the others, mentioning the Tag Battle. Dawn thanks Zoey about her help, but starts to demonstrate overconfidence and less on her Pokémon.  


The next day, the Hearthome contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as [[Marian]] discusses the format about the upcoming Contest. The first round double performance leads off with Nando's {{p|Sunflora}} and Kricketune. Sunflora's {{m|GrassWhistle}} and Kricketune's {{m|Sing}} combined with Nando's harp dazzle the audience with the awesome tunes. The performance gets Zoey's respect as Nando earns high marks.  
The next day, the Hearthome Contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as [[Marian]] discusses the format about the upcoming Contest. The first round Double Performance leads off with Nando's {{p|Sunflora}} and Kricketune. Sunflora's {{m|Grass Whistle}} and Kricketune's {{m|Sing}} combined with Nando's harp dazzle the audience with the awesome tunes. The performance gets Zoey's respect as Nando earns high marks.  


Other coordinators take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience coordinators. Her turn arrives as she takes the stage with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Pachirisu launches {{m|Sweet Kiss}} while Piplup encases the attack with {{m|BubbleBeam}}. Pachirisu uses {{m|Discharge}} as Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}}, the electricity causing the whirlpool to dissipate in a flash of sparkles. She gets positive reviews, while [[Johanna|her mother]] watches from home intently.  
Other {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience Coordinators. Her turn arrives as she takes the stage with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Pachirisu launches {{m|Sweet Kiss}} while Piplup encases the attack with {{m|BubbleBeam}}. Pachirisu uses {{m|Discharge}} as Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}}, the electricity causing the whirlpool to dissipate in a flash of sparkles. She gets positive reviews, while [[Johanna|her mother]] watches from home intently.  


Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Cacnea uses {{m|Needle Arm}}, which Mime Jr. {{m|Mimic}}s before using {{m|Tickle}} on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, her spinning around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea then fires {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks.  
Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Cacnea uses {{m|Needle Arm}}, which Mime Jr. {{m|Mimic}}s before using {{m|Tickle}} on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, spinning her around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea then fires {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks.  


Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey then takes the stage with {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{p|Shellos}}. Shellos fires {{m|Mud Bomb}} as Glameow's {{m|Iron Tail}} breaks the attack. Glameow taps into {{m|Secret Power}}, which creates a paralyzing light as on the stage. Glameow then prepares {{m|Shadow Claw}} to create a sparkle from the Secret Power. Shellos than launches {{m|Water Pulse}}, surrounding Glameow as it uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to then rebound on itself and create a dazzling sparkle. Her performance also gets a great score.
Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey then takes the stage with {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}. Shellos fires {{m|Mud Bomb}} as Glameow's {{m|Iron Tail}} breaks the attack. Glameow taps into {{m|Secret Power}}, which creates a paralyzing light as on the stage. Glameow then prepares {{m|Shadow Claw}} to create a sparkle from the Secret Power. Shellos than launches {{m|Water Pulse}}, surrounding Glameow as it uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to then rebound on itself and create a dazzling sparkle. Her performance also gets a great score.


The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn brushes {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} as Pachirisu eats a [[Poffin]], Dawn confident that she passed, even predicting that her and Zoey will be in the finals. The results are then announced as the eight Coordinators are posted one by one. Nando and Zoey take the top two and three. Other Coordinators are posted, leaving only one spot left, as Jessie and Dawn watch. The eighth Coordinator to pass is not Dawn, but Jessie. Dawn is clearly upset as her friends notice, even her mother back in {{to|Twinleaf}}. Jessie is ecstatic at passing as Dawn's Pokémon try to cheer her up, as does Ash and her friends. Dawn is still clearly upset, even angry, as she gets up and runs out of the room. Zoey suggest that they leave her be for the moment as Dawn runs outside and lets out a scream of agony. Meanwhile, Jessie and Nando wind up battling as Nando's Kricketune easily takes out Jessie's Seviper and Dustox, depleting all her points and sending Nando to the finals.  
The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn brushes {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} as Pachirisu eats a [[Poffin]], Dawn confident that she passed, even predicting that her and Zoey will be in the finals. The results are then announced as the eight Coordinators are posted one by one. Nando and Zoey take the top two and three. Other Coordinators are posted, leaving only one spot left, as Jessie and Dawn watch. The eighth Coordinator to advance to the [[Contest Battle]]s is not Dawn, but Jessie. Dawn is clearly upset as her friends notice, even her mother back in {{to|Twinleaf}}. Jessie is ecstatic at passing as Dawn's Pokémon try to cheer her up, as does Ash and her friends. Dawn is still clearly upset, even angry, as she gets up and runs out of the room. Zoey suggest that they leave her be for the moment as Dawn runs outside and lets out a scream of agony. Meanwhile, Jessie and Nando wind up battling as Nando's Kricketune easily takes out Jessie's Seviper and Dustox, depleting all her points and sending Nando to the finals.  


Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes as she heads out, Ash and Brock informing Dawn that the final round will pit Nando against Zoey. Ash and his friends watch as the crowd bustles with excitement. The scene then jumps to the following night. Ash and Brock talk to Johanna over the telephone, as she knows that both Dawn and Zoey are upset, since Nando managed to beat Zoey in the final round. Johanna decides to let Dawn talk to Zoey instead of her since they both can sympathize with one another. On the balcony, Zoey reveals her respect for Nando and her inspiration. Dawn's talk with Zoey helps put down her depression.
Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes as she heads out, Ash and Brock informing Dawn that the final round will pit Nando against Zoey. Ash and his friends watch as the crowd bustles with excitement. The scene then jumps to the following night. Ash and Brock talk to Johanna over the telephone, as she knows that both Dawn and Zoey are upset, since Nando managed to beat Zoey in the final round. Johanna decides to let Dawn talk to Zoey instead of her since they both can sympathize with one another. On the balcony, Zoey reveals her respect for Nando and her inspiration. Dawn's talk with Zoey helps put down her depression.
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== Major events ==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} learns that the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader is away.
* {{Ash}} learns that the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader is away.
* Nando is revealed to have captured a {{p|Kricketune}}.
* [[Nando]] is revealed to have captured a {{TP|Nando|Kricketune}}.
* The gang meet up with [[Zoey]] and [[Nando]] who are both also entering the {{ci|Hearthome}} [[Contest]].
* The gang meet up with [[Zoey]] and Nando who are both also entering the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} decide to enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] after learning about it from Nando.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} decide to enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] after learning about it from Nando.
* {{an|Dawn}} loses in the Appeals Round.
* {{an|Dawn}} loses in the Appeals Round.
* Nando defeats [[Jessie]] and [[Zoey]] and wins his second ribbon.
* Nando defeats [[Jessie]] and Zoey and wins his second [[Ribbon]].
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=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
===Debuts===
=== Humans ===
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
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* [[Johanna]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Contesta]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Sukizo]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s
* Audience
* Audience


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
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* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]])
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}})
* {{p|Shellos}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Roselia}} ({{OP|Nando|Roselia}})
* {{p|Roselia}} ({{OP|Nando|Roselia}})
* {{p|Sunflora}} ([[Nando]]'s)
* {{p|Sunflora}} ([[Nando]]'s)
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* {{p|Sunkern}}
* {{p|Sunkern}}


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* [[Paul]]'s {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{TP|Paul|Weavile}} have been added to the Japanese opening.  
* [[Paul's Torterra]], {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and Weavile have been added to the Japanese opening.  
* The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left).
* The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left).
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the instrumental version of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'' and its [[Together / By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|ballad]] version are used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the instrumental version of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'' and its [[Together / By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|ballad]] version are used as background music.
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* This episode is the first time Sinnoh's Pokémon Contests are referred to as ''Super Contests'' in the anime.
* This episode is the first time Sinnoh's Pokémon Contests are referred to as ''Super Contests'' in the anime.
* The episode's dub title is a slight corruption of a lyric from ''{{wp|The Star-Spangled Banner}}''. This is the second time such a reference is used, after ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''.
* The episode's dub title is a slight corruption of a lyric from ''{{wp|The Star-Spangled Banner}}''. This is the second time such a reference is used, after ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''.
* [[Fantina]] wasn't at the Gym in this episode and it did not have a replacement, despite the fact that leaving the Gym without a suitable replacement was one of the things that the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]] can shut down a Gym for. However, they might not have authority in the [[Sinnoh]] region for them to handle this issue.
* [[Fantina]] wasn't at her Gym in this episode and had not left anybody to stand in for her, despite the fact that if the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]]'s rules from ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' still applied, that kind of behavior would lead to the Gym being shut down. However, they might not have the authority to handle this issue in the [[Sinnoh]] region.
* This episode was [[Banned episodes#Banned episodes in other countries|skipped]] in {{pmin|New Zealand}} for unknown reasons.
* This episode was initially [[Banned episodes#Banned episodes in other countries|skipped]] in {{pmin|New Zealand}} for unknown reasons. When the season was repeated, the episode aired as normal.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their motto in this episode.
* This episode was not originally listed on Pokémon.com. It was fixed shortly afterwards.


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
* During Dawn and Zoey's conversation, Piplup's 'cape' was colored light blue.
* During Dawn and Zoey's conversation, Piplup's 'cape' was colored light blue.


=== Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===


== In other languages ==
==In other languages==
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|pl={{tt|Nie mów hop, Dawn|Don't say hop, Dawn (Part of Polish proverb)}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Um dia ruim para Dawn!|A bad day for Dawn!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um dia ruim para Dawn!|A bad day for Dawn!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Noita Má para a Dawn!|A Bad Night For Dawn!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Noita Má para a Dawn!|A Bad Night For Dawn!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una lección para Dawn!|A lesson for Dawn!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una lección para Dawn!|A lesson for Dawn!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La temprana decepción de Maya!|Dawn's early deception!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La temprana decepción de Maya!|Dawn's early deception!}}
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ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！
Pokémon Contest! Yosuga Convention!!
First broadcast
Japan October 4, 2007
United States January 26, 2008
English themes
Opening Diamond and Pearl
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Together
Ending 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜(PopUp.Version)
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 牧野行洋 Yukihiro Makino
Assistant director 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Animation director 木下和栄 Kazue Kinoshita
Additional credits

Dawn's Early Night! (Japanese: ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！ Pokémon Contest! Yosuga Convention!!) is the 49th episode of the Diamond & Pearl series, and the 515th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007 as part of a two-hour special alongside DP050, and in the United States on January 26, 2008.

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Blurb

As our Heroes make their way through Hearthome City and to the Hearthome City Gym, they run into their friend Nando at the Gym door who tells them that the Gym Leader will be away for quite awhile, much to Ash’s dismay. But telling them about the upcoming Hearthome City Pokemon Tag Battle, Ash and Brock decided to enter that instead – as a team. Meanwhile, the Hearthome City Pokemon Contest is just getting underway, and Dawn finds herself competing along with Nando, Zoey, and Jessilina, who of course is actually Jessie in disguise. Feeling very confident, Dawn gives a superb performance, but is sadly shocked to learn that she hasn’t even made it past the 1st round. As she struggles to cope with the situation, Jessilina is defeated by Nando, leaving Zoey and Nando battling in the finals, which Nando ultimately wins. Sharing feelings about their losses proves to cement Dawn and Zoey’s friendship even further, and as they both marvel at Nando’s ability to compete in both Pokemon Gym battles and Contests, the future begins to look much brighter for both of them, as the Pokemon Tag Battle is set to take place for Ash and Brock in a matter of days.

Plot

Ash and his friends race through Hearthome City to the Gym, Ash excited at the opportunity to win his third Badge. Staravia darts ahead as Ash's group leaves Dawn and Brock behind. At the doors, they run into Nando, informing them that the Gym Leader isn't present. The news upsets Ash as he slams into the door. They notice a Kricketune, which belongs to Nando, as Ash checks it with his Pokédex. It's musical nature imitation serves as the ideal Pokémon for Nando.

Brock notices a note on the door as Nando recites what it says: the Gym Leader is out and won't be back for a while. Nando mentions the Hearthome Tag Battle and suggests that they enter it instead. Ash is eager to get in, and Brock also agrees. Nando has decided to enter the Contest instead, which reminds Dawn that she needs to register.

As Nando and Dawn walk to the Contest Hall, Dawn finds out that he still has one Ribbon and one Badge. Dawn knows that it has been some time since the Floaroma Contest, but thanks to Zoey's help, she is confident about the Double Performance. At the Contest Hall, Zoey relaxes with her Pokémon as Dawn and Nando find her, Zoey's leg fully healed from her injury. Nando meets Zoey for the first time, but when Nando reveals his decision to participate in both Contests and Gym battles, it draws criticism from Zoey. Meanwhile, Jessie puts on her Jessilina disguise and trains with Dustox and Seviper, but decides to use Mime Jr. in the performance instead.

At the center, Dawn checks on her Pokémon, confident about the Contest. Still she feels nervous about the event. Zoey meets up with Ash and the others, mentioning the Tag Battle. Dawn thanks Zoey about her help, but starts to demonstrate overconfidence and less on her Pokémon.

The next day, the Hearthome Contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as Marian discusses the format about the upcoming Contest. The first round Double Performance leads off with Nando's Sunflora and Kricketune. Sunflora's Grass Whistle and Kricketune's Sing combined with Nando's harp dazzle the audience with the awesome tunes. The performance gets Zoey's respect as Nando earns high marks.

Other Coordinators take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience Coordinators. Her turn arrives as she takes the stage with Pachirisu and Piplup. Pachirisu launches Sweet Kiss while Piplup encases the attack with BubbleBeam. Pachirisu uses Discharge as Piplup uses Whirlpool, the electricity causing the whirlpool to dissipate in a flash of sparkles. She gets positive reviews, while her mother watches from home intently.

Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and Cacnea. Cacnea uses Needle Arm, which Mime Jr. Mimics before using Tickle on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, spinning her around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea then fires Pin Missile, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks.

Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey then takes the stage with Glameow and Shellos. Shellos fires Mud Bomb as Glameow's Iron Tail breaks the attack. Glameow taps into Secret Power, which creates a paralyzing light as on the stage. Glameow then prepares Shadow Claw to create a sparkle from the Secret Power. Shellos than launches Water Pulse, surrounding Glameow as it uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to then rebound on itself and create a dazzling sparkle. Her performance also gets a great score.

The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn brushes Buneary as Pachirisu eats a Poffin, Dawn confident that she passed, even predicting that her and Zoey will be in the finals. The results are then announced as the eight Coordinators are posted one by one. Nando and Zoey take the top two and three. Other Coordinators are posted, leaving only one spot left, as Jessie and Dawn watch. The eighth Coordinator to advance to the Contest Battles is not Dawn, but Jessie. Dawn is clearly upset as her friends notice, even her mother back in Twinleaf. Jessie is ecstatic at passing as Dawn's Pokémon try to cheer her up, as does Ash and her friends. Dawn is still clearly upset, even angry, as she gets up and runs out of the room. Zoey suggest that they leave her be for the moment as Dawn runs outside and lets out a scream of agony. Meanwhile, Jessie and Nando wind up battling as Nando's Kricketune easily takes out Jessie's Seviper and Dustox, depleting all her points and sending Nando to the finals.

Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes as she heads out, Ash and Brock informing Dawn that the final round will pit Nando against Zoey. Ash and his friends watch as the crowd bustles with excitement. The scene then jumps to the following night. Ash and Brock talk to Johanna over the telephone, as she knows that both Dawn and Zoey are upset, since Nando managed to beat Zoey in the final round. Johanna decides to let Dawn talk to Zoey instead of her since they both can sympathize with one another. On the balcony, Zoey reveals her respect for Nando and her inspiration. Dawn's talk with Zoey helps put down her depression.

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Trivia

  • Paul's Torterra, Ursaring and Weavile have been added to the Japanese opening.
  • The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left).
  • Music from Destiny Deoxys, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, the instrumental version of By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ and its ballad version are used as background music.
  • This marks the second time that a main character lost in the appeal round. The only previous time took an extreme amount of ignorance on the part of Jessie.
  • This episode is the first time Sinnoh's Pokémon Contests are referred to as Super Contests in the anime.
  • The episode's dub title is a slight corruption of a lyric from The Star-Spangled Banner. This is the second time such a reference is used, after O'er the Rampardos we Watched.
  • Fantina wasn't at her Gym in this episode and had not left anybody to stand in for her, despite the fact that if the Pokémon Inspection Agency's rules from Cerulean Blues still applied, that kind of behavior would lead to the Gym being shut down. However, they might not have the authority to handle this issue in the Sinnoh region.
  • This episode was initially skipped in New Zealand for unknown reasons. When the season was repeated, the episode aired as normal.
  • Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their motto in this episode.
  • This episode was not originally listed on Pokémon.com. It was fixed shortly afterwards.

Errors

  • During Dawn and Zoey's conversation, Piplup's 'cape' was colored light blue.

Dub edits

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