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'''A Fashionable Battle!''' (Japanese: '''ファッションショーでバトルです！タツベイVSシュシュプ！！''' ''Battle at the Fashion Show! {{tt|Tatsubay|Bagon}} VS {{tt|Shushupu|Spritzee}}!!'') is the 73rd episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 872nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 21, 2015 and in the United States on July 25, 2015.
'''A Fashionable Battle!''' (Japanese: '''ファッションショーでバトルです！タツベイVSシュシュプ！！''' ''Battle at the Fashion Show! {{tt|Tatsubay|Bagon}} VS {{tt|Shushupu|Spritzee}}!!'') is the 73rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 872nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 21, 2015 and in the United States on July 25, 2015.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Arriving in Laverre City, our heroes discover that Gym Leader Valerie moonlights as a famous fashion designer! The Gym is closed for an event, so Ash’s battle will have to wait, but in the meantime he’s found another challenger to spar with. Meanwhile, Serena and Bonnie get wrapped up in Valerie’s amazing designs...so much that they become part of her next fashion show!</i>
<i>When our heroes arrive in Laverre City, Serena tells Ash that Gym Leader Valerie is also a renowned fashion designer. Unfortunately for Ash and another would-be challenger named Sawyer, this means the Gym is closed for a fashion show and there are no battles to be found! Ash and Sawyer decide to have a battle of their own. Meanwhile, Serena and Bonnie admire Valerie's lovely designs...and then get recruited to join the fashion show as substitute models!
 
Our heroes soon learn that at the end of every fashion show, Valerie chooses a challenger from the audience so she can show off how her creations look in battle. This time, it’s Sawyer’s turn! His Bagon has no chance against Valerie's Spritzee, but he appreciates the experience and takes lots of notes for next time.
 
Ash is so excited for his Gym battle the next day that he can barely wait to finish dinner before launching right into some special training with Sawyer’s help. Ash isn’t the only eager one—Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie rush through their own meals to cheer them on!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} finally arrive in [[Laverre City]], and Ash is barely able to contain his excitement about his Gym match. {{an|Serena}} is excited as well, albeit for a slightly different reason - she wants to meet [[Valerie]], a famous fashion designer who just happens to be the Laverre [[Gym Leader]] as well. The group heads over to the Laverre Gym, but when they enter, they see a large number of girls wearing Valerie's costumes running around and getting ready for something. Suddenly, Ash sees a young boy talking to a lady behind a desk and begging for a Gym match, but his request is refused due to an event scheduled for later that day. Ash bursts into the conversation as well, which confirms his fears of not being able to have his Gym match just yet.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} finally arrive in [[Laverre City]], and Ash is barely able to contain his excitement about his Gym match. {{an|Serena}} is excited as well, albeit for a slightly different reason—she wants to meet [[Valerie]], a famous fashion designer who happens to be the Laverre [[Gym Leader]] as well. The group heads over to the Laverre Gym, but when they enter, they see a large number of girls wearing Valerie's costumes running around and getting ready for something. Suddenly, Ash sees a young boy talking to a lady behind a desk and begging for a Gym match, but his request is refused due to an event scheduled for later that day. Ash bursts into the conversation as well, which confirms his fears of not being able to have his Gym match just yet.


After {{an|Bonnie}} asks the woman to marry {{an|Clemont}}, and Clemont pulls her away with much embarrassment, the boy next to Ash, whose name is [[Sawyer]], suddenly notices Clemont and recognizes him as the [[Lumiose City|Lumiose]] Gym Leader from [[XY064|his previous Gym challenge]]. Sawyer introduces himself to the group and explains how he knows Clemont. After being asked why he is away from the [[Lumiose Gym]], Clemont tells Sawyer how he is traveling with Ash and the others to gain some more experience, just like Sawyer is doing with his Gym challenges. Upon hearing that Ash has five [[Badge]]s already, including the Voltage Badge, Sawyer is amazed and decides to work even harder to catch up. Serena then suggests that they go to the store, to which Ash agrees.
After {{an|Bonnie}} asks the woman to marry {{an|Clemont}}, and Clemont pulls her away with much embarrassment, the boy next to Ash, whose name is [[Sawyer]], suddenly notices Clemont and recognizes him as the [[Lumiose City|Lumiose]] Gym Leader from [[XY064|his previous Gym challenge]]. Sawyer introduces himself to the group and explains how he knows Clemont. After being asked why he is away from the [[Lumiose Gym]], Clemont tells Sawyer how he is traveling with Ash and the others to gain some more experience, just like Sawyer is doing with his Gym challenges. Upon hearing that Ash has five [[Badge]]s already, including the Voltage Badge, Sawyer is amazed and decides to work even harder to catch up. Serena then suggests that they go to the store, to which Ash agrees.


While Serena, Bonnie, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, and {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} are busy admiring the many different fashion designs, Ash asks Sawyer for a battle. Sawyer requests a [[Double Battle]], and Ash agrees, and Clemont follows them to act as the referee. Ash sends out {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Frogadier}}, while Sawyer chooses his Treecko and {{p|Bagon}}. Sawyer uses Bagon's hard head to great effect, but Hawlucha counters with repeated {{m|Karate Chop}}s to wear down Bagon's endurance. Although a combination of {{m|Leech Seed}} and {{m|Fire Fang}} nearly makes contact with Hawlucha, Frogadier intervenes at the last minute with {{m|Water Pulse}}, allowing Hawlucha to escape. Sawyer then compliments Ash on the teamwork with his Pokémon. Frogadier then successfully dodges two {{m|Bullet Seed}} attacks and counters the third with {{m|Cut}}, taking Treecko out of the match. Meanwhile, Serena and Bonnie are approached by two girls, who ask for their help with something, and as Ash and Sawyer are about to continue their battle, it is interrupted by their noticing the start of a fashion show.
While Serena, Bonnie, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, and {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} are busy admiring the many different fashion designs, Ash asks Sawyer for a battle. Sawyer requests a [[Double Battle]], and Ash agrees, and Clemont follows them to act as the referee. Ash sends out {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Frogadier}}, while Sawyer chooses his {{TP|Sawyer|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. Sawyer uses Bagon's hard head to great effect, but Hawlucha counters with repeated {{m|Karate Chop}}s to wear down Bagon's endurance. Although a combination of {{m|Leech Seed}} and {{m|Fire Fang}} nearly makes contact with Hawlucha, Frogadier intervenes at the last minute with {{m|Water Pulse}}, allowing Hawlucha to escape. Sawyer then compliments Ash on the teamwork with his Pokémon. Frogadier then successfully dodges two {{m|Bullet Seed}} attacks and counters the third with {{m|Cut}}, taking Treecko out of the match. Meanwhile, Serena and Bonnie are approached by two girls, who ask for their help with something, and as Ash and Sawyer are about to continue their battle, it is interrupted by their noticing the start of a fashion show.


The two girls take Serena and Bonnie to meet Valerie, who looks them over and agrees that they will do nicely, but without explaining anything. Serena is overcome with joy at finally meeting Valerie, but Bonnie quickly asks her to take care of Clemont as well, but Serena chides her for it. Valerie then explains that she needs a favor from the two of them. Outside, Ash, Clemont, and Sawyer are next to the large runway that has been set up, still trying to figure out what is going on. As the fashion show starts, several dresses designed after Pokémon are modeled, including designs of an {{p|Azumarill}}, [[gender|female]] {{p|Meowstic}}, {{p|Gothorita}}, and {{p|Chimecho}}. Suddenly, Serena and Bonnie appear with Braixen and Dedenne, modeling dresses designed after {{p|Florges}} and {{p|Chingling}}. Once Clemont and Ash get over their shock of seeing the two girls on the stage, Serena explains that the real models could not come and so Valerie needed two substitutes and chose them.
The two girls take Serena and Bonnie to meet Valerie, who looks them over and agrees that they will do nicely, but without explaining anything. Serena is overcome with joy at finally meeting Valerie, but Bonnie quickly asks her to take care of Clemont as well, but Serena chides her for it. Valerie then explains that she needs a favor from the two of them. Outside, Ash, Clemont, and Sawyer are next to the large runway that has been set up, still trying to figure out what is going on. As the fashion show starts, several dresses designed after Pokémon are modeled, including designs of an {{p|Azumarill}}, [[gender|female]] {{p|Meowstic}}, {{p|Gothorita}}, and {{p|Chimecho}}. Suddenly, Serena and Bonnie appear with Braixen and Dedenne, modeling dresses designed after {{p|Florges}} and {{p|Chingling}}. Once Clemont and Ash get over their shock of seeing the two girls on the stage, Serena explains that the real models could not come and so Valerie needed two substitutes and chose them.


Suddenly, Valerie herself appears, explaining to the crowd how she used Pokémon as the basis for all of her designs. Following the advice of the girl who denied Sawyer and Ash Gym challenges earlier that day, Valerie calls Sawyer onto the stage and challenges him to a battle - with the usual Gym rules in place. With the battle being a one-on-one match, Sawyer calls on his Bagon and Valerie her {{p|Spritzee}}. Bagon starts off with a {{m|Dragon Breath}} attack, but it fails due to Spritzee being a {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. Sawyer then attempts to use back-to-back {{m|Headbutt}} attacks, just like Hawlucha did earlier, but his efforts again fail due to Spritzee's ability to move freely in the air. The battle is soon over with a single {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} attack from Spritzee, and Sawyer does not earn the Fairy Badge.
Suddenly, Valerie herself appears, explaining to the crowd how she used Pokémon as the basis for all of her designs. Following the advice of the girl who denied Sawyer and Ash Gym challenges earlier that day, Valerie calls Sawyer onto the stage and challenges him to a battle—with the usual Gym rules in place. With the battle being a one-on-one match, Sawyer calls on his Bagon and Valerie her {{p|Spritzee}}. Bagon starts off with a {{m|Dragon Breath}} attack, but it fails due to Spritzee being a {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. Sawyer then attempts to use back-to-back {{m|Headbutt}} attacks, just like Hawlucha did earlier, but his efforts again fail due to Spritzee's ability to move freely in the air. The battle is soon over with a single {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} attack from Spritzee, and Sawyer does not earn the Fairy Badge.


Late that evening, the group has a meal at the [[Pokémon Center]], with Ash excitedly anticipating his upcoming Gym battle against Valerie. He and Sawyer head outside to train, followed by the other three once they finish eating.
Later that evening, the group has a meal at the [[Pokémon Center]], with Ash excitedly anticipating his upcoming Gym battle against Valerie. He and Sawyer head outside to train, followed by the other three once they finish eating.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:XY073 Ash VS Sawyer.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Sawyer]]
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Laverre City]] and meet the {{FB|Gym|Leader}} of the [[Laverre Gym]], [[Valerie]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Laverre City]] and meet the {{FB|Gym|Leader}} of the [[Laverre Gym]], [[Valerie]].
* {{an|Clemont}} meets up with [[Sawyer]] again, while Ash, {{an|Serena}} and {{an|Bonnie}} meet him for the first time.
* {{an|Clemont}} meets up with [[Sawyer]] [[XY064|again]], while Ash, {{an|Serena}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} meet him for the first time.
* Sawyer is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Bagon}}.
* Sawyer is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Bagon}}.
* Ash and Sawyer have a [[Double Battle]], which is interrupted.
* Ash and Sawyer have a [[Double Battle]], which is interrupted.
* Sawyer has a battle against Valerie and loses.
* Sawyer has a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Valerie and loses.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
*[[Valerie]]
====Humans====
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Linnea]]
* [[Kali]]
* [[Blossom]]
* {{kal|Katherine}}


====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY073.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY073.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Serena}}
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* [[Valerie]]
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Linnea]]
* [[Kali]]
* [[Blossom]]
* [[Katherine (Kalos)|Katherine]]
* {{tc|Furisode Girl}}s
* {{tc|Furisode Girl}}s
** [[Linnea]]
** [[Kali]]
** [[Blossom]]
** {{kal|Katherine}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY073.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP XY073.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bagon}} ''(US and international)'' <br> [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Bagon}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bagon}} ''(US and international)'' <br> [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Bagon}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Treecko}})
* {{p|Bagon}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Mawile}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Mawile}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Treecko}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Bagon}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ({{tc|Furisode Girl}}'s; female)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ({{tc|Furisode Girl}}'s; female)
* {{p|Gothorita}} ({{tc|Furisode Girl}}'s)
* {{p|Gothorita}} ({{tc|Furisode Girl}}'s)
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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
[[File:Title Card XY Serena V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]
[[File:XY Title Card Serena V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Luxio}}
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on {{an|Serena}}.
** Instead of Pokémon Holo Caster, {{p|Hoopa}} pops out to announce the viewers to get the Legendary Pokémon giveaways and the tickets for the [[M18|movie]].
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Luxio}}
** Instead of Pokémon Holo Caster, {{an|Hoopa}} pops out to announce the [[Legendary Pokémon]] giveaways and to urge viewers to get tickets for the [[M18|second ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movie]].
* {{Ash}} and [[Valerie]] narrate the preview for the [[XY074|next episode]].
* {{Ash}} and [[Valerie]] narrate the preview for the [[XY074|next episode]].
* This episode was skipped in {{pmin|Brazil}} for an unknown reason. It eventually aired during the first rerun.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Bagon}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', 318 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Chimecho}} in the anime since {{OBP|Maya|DP154}}'s appeared in ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'', 252 episodes earlier.


===Errors===
===Errors===
*When Valerie shows up in the fashion show, the hair on {{an|Bonnie}}'s {{p|Chingling}} hairpin is missing.
* When Serena and {{an|Bonnie}} meet Valerie in person, Serena's [[Bag|backpack]] disappears. It then reappears in the next scene.
*When [[Linnea]] tells Valerie to challenge Sawyer, the ribbons on her hairclips are colored black instead of being colored purple. This error repeats again when [[Kali]] announced that Valerie wins the battle.
* When Valerie shows up in the fashion show, the hair on {{an|Bonnie}}'s {{p|Chingling}} hairpin is missing.
*When Ash and the others are eating a meal, {{AP|Fletchinder}}'s upperside is completely colored gray and Frogadier is missing one of its white circles on its nose.  
* When [[Linnea]] tells Valerie to challenge [[Sawyer]], the ribbons on her hairclips are colored black instead of being colored purple. This error repeats again when [[Kali]] announced that Valerie wins the battle.
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} are eating a meal, {{AP|Fletchinder}}'s upper side is completely colored gray and {{AP|Frogadier}} is missing one of its white circles on its nose.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, after Frogadier lands from using {{m|Water Pulse}}, Ash's English voice can be heard.
* When Serena introduced herself to Sawyer, her bangs were not fully colored in and her eyelashes were missing for a few seconds.
<gallery>
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File:XY073_error 2.png|Bonnie is missing the hair on her Chingling hairpin
File:XY073 error 4.png|Serena's missing backpack
File:XY073_error 3.png|Valerie's ribbons error
File:XY073 error 2.png|Bonnie is missing the hair on her Chingling hairpin
File:XY073_error.png|Fletchinder's upperside and Frogadier's nose errors
File:XY073 error 3.png|Valerie's ribbons error
File:XY073 error.png|Fletchinder's upperside and Frogadier's nose errors
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|The dub's title card with Serena's old design]]
* The title card segment focuses on Ash in the dub instead of Serena.


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XY073   EP872
ファッションショーでバトルです！タツベイVSシュシュプ！！
Battle at the Fashion Show! Tatsubay VS Shushupu!!
First broadcast
Japan May 21, 2015
United States July 25, 2015
English themes
Opening Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ゲッタバンバン
Ending ガオガオ・オールスター
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 面出明美 Akemi Omode
Storyboard 村野佑太 Yūta Murano
Assistant director 西田健一 Ken'ichi Nishida
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Fashionable Battle! (Japanese: ファッションショーでバトルです！タツベイVSシュシュプ！！ Battle at the Fashion Show! Tatsubay VS Shushupu!!) is the 73rd episode of Pokémon the Series: XY, and the 872nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on May 21, 2015 and in the United States on July 25, 2015.

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Blurb

When our heroes arrive in Laverre City, Serena tells Ash that Gym Leader Valerie is also a renowned fashion designer. Unfortunately for Ash and another would-be challenger named Sawyer, this means the Gym is closed for a fashion show and there are no battles to be found! Ash and Sawyer decide to have a battle of their own. Meanwhile, Serena and Bonnie admire Valerie's lovely designs...and then get recruited to join the fashion show as substitute models!

Our heroes soon learn that at the end of every fashion show, Valerie chooses a challenger from the audience so she can show off how her creations look in battle. This time, it’s Sawyer’s turn! His Bagon has no chance against Valerie's Spritzee, but he appreciates the experience and takes lots of notes for next time.

Ash is so excited for his Gym battle the next day that he can barely wait to finish dinner before launching right into some special training with Sawyer’s help. Ash isn’t the only eager one—Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie rush through their own meals to cheer them on!

Plot

Ash and his friends finally arrive in Laverre City, and Ash is barely able to contain his excitement about his Gym match. Serena is excited as well, albeit for a slightly different reason—she wants to meet Valerie, a famous fashion designer who happens to be the Laverre Gym Leader as well. The group heads over to the Laverre Gym, but when they enter, they see a large number of girls wearing Valerie's costumes running around and getting ready for something. Suddenly, Ash sees a young boy talking to a lady behind a desk and begging for a Gym match, but his request is refused due to an event scheduled for later that day. Ash bursts into the conversation as well, which confirms his fears of not being able to have his Gym match just yet.

After Bonnie asks the woman to marry Clemont, and Clemont pulls her away with much embarrassment, the boy next to Ash, whose name is Sawyer, suddenly notices Clemont and recognizes him as the Lumiose Gym Leader from his previous Gym challenge. Sawyer introduces himself to the group and explains how he knows Clemont. After being asked why he is away from the Lumiose Gym, Clemont tells Sawyer how he is traveling with Ash and the others to gain some more experience, just like Sawyer is doing with his Gym challenges. Upon hearing that Ash has five Badges already, including the Voltage Badge, Sawyer is amazed and decides to work even harder to catch up. Serena then suggests that they go to the store, to which Ash agrees.

While Serena, Bonnie, Dedenne, and Braixen are busy admiring the many different fashion designs, Ash asks Sawyer for a battle. Sawyer requests a Double Battle, and Ash agrees, and Clemont follows them to act as the referee. Ash sends out Hawlucha and Frogadier, while Sawyer chooses his Treecko and Bagon. Sawyer uses Bagon's hard head to great effect, but Hawlucha counters with repeated Karate Chops to wear down Bagon's endurance. Although a combination of Leech Seed and Fire Fang nearly makes contact with Hawlucha, Frogadier intervenes at the last minute with Water Pulse, allowing Hawlucha to escape. Sawyer then compliments Ash on the teamwork with his Pokémon. Frogadier then successfully dodges two Bullet Seed attacks and counters the third with Cut, taking Treecko out of the match. Meanwhile, Serena and Bonnie are approached by two girls, who ask for their help with something, and as Ash and Sawyer are about to continue their battle, it is interrupted by their noticing the start of a fashion show.

The two girls take Serena and Bonnie to meet Valerie, who looks them over and agrees that they will do nicely, but without explaining anything. Serena is overcome with joy at finally meeting Valerie, but Bonnie quickly asks her to take care of Clemont as well, but Serena chides her for it. Valerie then explains that she needs a favor from the two of them. Outside, Ash, Clemont, and Sawyer are next to the large runway that has been set up, still trying to figure out what is going on. As the fashion show starts, several dresses designed after Pokémon are modeled, including designs of an Azumarill, female Meowstic, Gothorita, and Chimecho. Suddenly, Serena and Bonnie appear with Braixen and Dedenne, modeling dresses designed after Florges and Chingling. Once Clemont and Ash get over their shock of seeing the two girls on the stage, Serena explains that the real models could not come and so Valerie needed two substitutes and chose them.

Suddenly, Valerie herself appears, explaining to the crowd how she used Pokémon as the basis for all of her designs. Following the advice of the girl who denied Sawyer and Ash Gym challenges earlier that day, Valerie calls Sawyer onto the stage and challenges him to a battle—with the usual Gym rules in place. With the battle being a one-on-one match, Sawyer calls on his Bagon and Valerie her Spritzee. Bagon starts off with a Dragon Breath attack, but it fails due to Spritzee being a Fairy-type Pokémon. Sawyer then attempts to use back-to-back Headbutt attacks, just like Hawlucha did earlier, but his efforts again fail due to Spritzee's ability to move freely in the air. The battle is soon over with a single Dazzling Gleam attack from Spritzee, and Sawyer does not earn the Fairy Badge.

Later that evening, the group has a meal at the Pokémon Center, with Ash excitedly anticipating his upcoming Gym battle against Valerie. He and Sawyer head outside to train, followed by the other three once they finish eating.

Major events

Ash facing Sawyer
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon Quiz

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Bagon (US and international)
Pokémon Quiz: Bagon (Japan)

Trivia

The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode

Errors

  • When Serena and Bonnie meet Valerie in person, Serena's backpack disappears. It then reappears in the next scene.
  • When Valerie shows up in the fashion show, the hair on Bonnie's Chingling hairpin is missing.
  • When Linnea tells Valerie to challenge Sawyer, the ribbons on her hairclips are colored black instead of being colored purple. This error repeats again when Kali announced that Valerie wins the battle.
  • When Ash and his friends are eating a meal, Fletchinder's upper side is completely colored gray and Frogadier is missing one of its white circles on its nose.
  • In the Swedish dub, after Frogadier lands from using Water Pulse, Ash's English voice can be heard.
  • When Serena introduced herself to Sawyer, her bangs were not fully colored in and her eyelashes were missing for a few seconds.
  • Serena's missing backpack

    Serena's missing backpack

  • Bonnie is missing the hair on her Chingling hairpin

    Bonnie is missing the hair on her Chingling hairpin

  • Valerie's ribbons error

    Valerie's ribbons error

  • Fletchinder's upperside and Frogadier's nose errors

    Fletchinder's upperside and Frogadier's nose errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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