Please remember to follow the unreleased materials policy, manual of style, and code of conduct at all times.
Check the Bulbagarden home page for up-to-date Pokémon news and discuss it on the forums or in the Bulbagarden Discord server.

DP177: Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Jump to navigationJump to search
(→‎Plot: Did some cleanup, though further cleanup may be in order as well.)
(103 intermediate revisions by 55 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{EpicodePrevNext|
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=DP176 |
prevcode=DP176 |
prevtitle=Coming Full Festival Circle! |
prevtitle=Coming Full-Festival Circle! |
nextcode=DP178 |
nextcode=DP178 |
nexttitle=For The Love of Meowth! |
nexttitle=For The Love of Meowth! |
series=Diamond & Pearl series |
series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
{{EpisodeInfobox|
Line 32: Line 32:
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|177}}
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|177}}
}}
}}
'''A Grand Fight for Winning!''' (Japanese: '''決着ライバル対決！ヒカリＶＳノゾミ！！''' ''Decisive Rival Showdown! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS {{tt|Nozomi|Zoey}}!!'') is the 177th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 643rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2010 and in the United States on October 9, 2010.
'''A Grand Fight for Winning!''' (Japanese: '''決着ライバル対決！ヒカリＶＳノゾミ！！''' ''Decisive Rival Showdown! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS {{tt|Nozomi|Zoey}}!!'') is the 177th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 643rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2010 and in the United States on October 9, 2010.
 
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
==Synopsis==
The episode begins off with a brief recap of the [[DP174|past]] [[DP175|three]] [[DP176|episodes]]. It cuts back to {{an|Dawn}} and [[Zoey]]. [[Marian]] makes her announcement and Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} while Zoey sends out {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{p|Gallade}}, evolved from her {{p|Kirlia}}. {{Ash}} checks Gallade out on his [[Pokédex]] when suddenly [[Johanna]] arrives to cheer on her daughter. Ash and {{an|Brock}} are surprised but quickly make room for her. Dawn tells Piplup and Togekiss to do their best as they are going against Zoey.


Dawn starts out with having Piplup jump on Togekiss's back and Togekiss flying up and using {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Piplup surrounds the Aura Sphere with {{m|BubbleBeam}}. Zoey has Glameow use {{m|Shadow Claw}} to cut the Aura Sphere in half and Gallade uses {{m|Psycho Cut}} to pop the BubbleBeam into a circling sparkling show causing Dawn to loses points as she stares at the sparkles in a daze while [[Fantina]] admires it greatly. Togekiss flies towards Gallade and Glameow then flies up. While distracted, Piplup starts to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, however Zoey has Glameow use {{m|Fake Out}}. Glameow leaps at Piplup causing him to [[flinch]], and Glameow then slams its paws together sending Piplup flying. Dawn loses more points now having 3/4ths of her full score. Piplup recovers and Zoey has Gallade use {{m|Vacuum Wave}} on Togekiss. Dawn tells Togekiss to use {{m|Air Slash}}. Togekiss dodges the Vacuum Wave and fires the Air Slash but Gallade backflips and dodges it. Zoey and Gallade look up at Togekiss, and Zoey knows not to underestimate it. Both Dawn and Zoey lose points.
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-13/episode-20-13_20-a-grand-fight-for-winning/-->
<i>The grand finale is under way at the Pokémon Contest Grand Festival, and it's sure to be an unforgettable battle! Just as they hoped, longtime friends and rivals Dawn and Zoey are facing off against each other for the title of Top Coordinator. And since each of them is using a Pokémon that the other has never battled against, the round promises to be full of surprises!
 
Zoey's Gallade and Glameow start off strongly, displaying Zoey's brilliant strategic mind. But the team of Dawn, Piplup, and Togekiss is formidable indeed, and as we near the end of the battle, both sides appear to be evenly matched.
 
Time is called while the battle is still in full swing, and the two are still neck-and-neck. When points are tabulated, Zoey's total barely edges out Dawn's, and so Zoey is declared Top Coordinator!
 
Dawn has learned a lot on her journey already and she takes losing in her stride, bidding farewell to Zoey. Then Ash learns that Volkner, Leader of the Sunyshore Gym, has invited Ash back for their Gym Battle. So our heroes set off for their next adventure, with a cheerful Dawn as part of the gang!</i>
 
==Plot==
As {{an|Dawn}} and [[Zoey]]'s impending [[Contest Battle]] in the finals of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] is about to begin, [[Marian]] makes her announcement, and Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}, while Zoey sends out {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{p|Gallade}}, the evolved from her {{p|Kirlia}}. {{Ash}} checks Gallade out on his [[Pokédex]] just as [[Johanna]] unexpectedly arrives to cheer on her daughter. Ash and {{an|Brock}} are surprised by her sudden appearance, but quickly make room for her. Dawn tells Piplup and Togekiss to do their best, as they are going against Zoey.
 
Dawn starts out with having Piplup jump on Togekiss's back, then ordering Togekiss to fly up and use {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Piplup surrounds the Aura Sphere with {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Zoey has Glameow use {{m|Shadow Claw}} to cut the Aura Sphere in half and Gallade uses {{m|Psycho Cut}} to pop the Bubble Beam into a circling sparkling show, causing Dawn to loses points as she stares at the sparkles in a daze while [[Fantina]] admires it greatly. Togekiss flies towards Gallade and Glameow before flying up. While distracted, Piplup starts to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, but Zoey has Glameow use {{m|Fake Out}}. Glameow leaps at Piplup, causing him to [[flinch]], and then slams its paws together, sending Piplup flying. Dawn loses more points, now having three fourths of her full score. Brock remarks that Fake Out is a [[priority]] move that always causes its target to flinch, its use having prevented Piplup from executing Hydro Pump. Piplup recovers and Zoey has Gallade use {{m|Vacuum Wave}} on Togekiss. Dawn tells Togekiss to use {{m|Air Slash}}. Togekiss dodges the Vacuum Wave and fires the Air Slash, but Gallade back-flips and dodges it. Zoey and Gallade look up at Togekiss, and Zoey knows not to underestimate it. Both Dawn and Zoey lose points.
 
Gallade uses {{m|Signal Beam}} and Glameow uses {{m|Iron Tail}}. The Signal Beam hits Glameow's tail and Glameow spins its tail, creating a spinning whirlpool stream of Signal Beam. Piplup reacts with {{m|Whirlpool}}, and Glameow fires the Signal-Tail [[Contest combination|combination]]. Togekiss uses Aura Sphere on Whirlpool, causing it to glow like Aura Sphere. The two attacks collide and creates a beautiful fireworks display. Dawn and Zoey lose points; Dawn is now at one half of her original score, and Zoey is at three fourths of hers. Gallade uses {{m|Swords Dance}}, increasing his {{stat|attack}} power while Togekiss uses {{m|Safeguard}} while spinning, causing Zoey to lose points. Glameow charges at Togekiss with Shadow Claw, and Dawn wonders why Zoey would use a {{type|Ghost}} move against a {{t|Normal}} type like Togekiss. Togekiss charges at Glameow with {{m|Sky Attack}}, and Gallade begins using Psycho Cut. Piplup retaliates with {{m|Peck}} and collides with Gallade, creating a bright flash. In the flash, Glameow jumps past Togekiss and lands on its tail to bounce onto Togekiss's back. After the flash fades away, Dawn wonders where Togekiss is, only to find her in the air, flying around in panic trying to get Glameow off her back, causing Dawn to lose more points.


Gallade uses {{m|Signal Beam}} and Glameow uses {{m|Iron Tail}}. The Signal Beam hits Glameow's tail and Glameow spins its tail creating a spinning whirlpool stream of Signal Beam. Piplup reacts with {{m|Whirlpool}} and Glameow fires the Signal-Tail Combination. Togekiss uses Aura Sphere on Whirlpool and Whirlpool glows like Aura Sphere. The two attacks collide and creates a beautiful fireworks display. Dawn and Zoey lose points; Dawn at 1/2 her original and Zoey at 3/4ths hers. Gallade uses {{m|Swords Dance}}, increasing his attack power while Togekiss uses {{m|Safeguard}} while spinning; Zoey loses points. Glameow charges at Togekiss with Shadow Claw and Dawn wonders why Zoey would use a {{type2|Ghost}} move against a {{type2|Normal}} like Togekiss. Togekiss charges at Glameow with {{m|Sky Attack}} and Gallade begins using Psycho Cut. Piplup retaliates with {{m|Peck}} and collides with Gallade creating a bright flash. In the flash, Glameow jumps past Togekiss and lands on its tail to bounce onto Togekiss's back. After the flash fades away, Dawn wonders where Togekiss is only to find it in the air flying around in panic trying to get Glameow off its back. Dawn loses points. Johanna comments on Zoey's strategy and Ash tells Togekiss and Dawn to hold on. Glameow uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} but Togekiss's Safeguard blocks it surprising both Zoey and Glameow. Fantina comments how wonderful it was and Dawn and Zoey lose points; Zoey a little bit under half and Dawn at 1/4th her original.
Johanna comments on Zoey's strategy: in a Double Battle, it can be difficult for a Coordinator to be constantly managing both of their Pokémon as well as their opponent, so the tactic of distracting the opposing Coordinator by focusing the latter's attention on just one of their Pokémon can be extremely effective. Ash tells Togekiss and Dawn to hold on, but Togekiss has completely forgotten about the performance and is panicking, its lack of battle experience showing. Glameow uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Togekiss's Safeguard blocks it, surprising both Zoey and Glameow. Fantina comments how wonderful the Thunderbolt was, but praises the Safeguard even more. Dawn and Zoey both lose points, but Zoey loses a bit more, leaving her slightly under half and Dawn at a fourth of her original.


Dawn tells Piplup to help Togekiss and Zoey tells Gallade to block it. Gallade uses Vacuum Wave but Piplup dodges it with its spin technique and jumps on Gallade's head into the air. Zoey is shocked and Piplup uses Hydro Pump to knock Glameow off Togekiss's back. Piplup jumps onto Togekiss and Zoey loses points. Gallade uses Psycho Cut but Togekiss easily dodges. [[Princess Salvia]], [[Lila]], [[Candice]], and {{si|Kenny}} are seen watching the final on TV. Gallade uses Psycho Cut again and Togekiss flies straight upward. The attack gains speed and catches up and Piplup jumps off Togekiss's back to dodge. Dawn gets anxious and has Piplup initiate Whirlpool while Togekiss charges towards Gallade and Glameow then flies up. Piplup fires the Whirlpool but Glameow catches it with Iron Tail and Gallade disperses it with Vacuum Wave creating a beautiful sparkling effect. Dawn tells Piplup to use Peck and Togekiss use Sky Attack. Togekiss glows and charges then Piplup hops on Togekiss's head and its beak glows and grows. Piplup's beak shines a white light that turns red and surrounds both Piplup and Togekiss with Piplup's beak the only thing not in the red light; the two looking like a rocket or missile being launched with the beak being the rocket/missile and the red light being the fire. Fantina comments on the combination and Zoey loses points now being a little bit behind Dawn. Zoey tells Gallade to use Psycho Cut and Glameow to use Thunderbolt. Gallade jumps and initiates Psycho Cut while Glameow lifts its tail up. As Gallade lands on Glameow's tail, Glameow uses Thunderbolt and gives Psycho Cut an electric charge. Gallade jumps up and Dawn becomes excited and cheers Togekiss and Piplup on. Gallade fires the electrified Psycho Cut and still shots of Piplup on Togekiss, Gallade, Glameow, Zoey, then Dawn flash. Togekiss and Piplup collide with the Psycho Cut and a major explosion erupts along with a bright flash. Togekiss and Piplup are stumbling backwards and Gallade is falling backwards. Zoey and Dawn try to stand on their feet as the sheer force of the explosion is pushing them back. Togekiss and Piplup land on their feet while Gallade lands and gets in a battle pose. Dawn and Zoey both lose points, the smoke clears, and time runs out. Dawn and Zoey quickly look to the board and its revealed that while both only have a few points left Zoey has a couple of more than Dawn, and is declared the winner of the Grand Festival. Dawn looks disappointed and everyone cheers for Zoey. Ash, Brock, Johanna, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are sad that Dawn lost. Gallade and Glameow hug Zoey and Dawn picks up Piplup. She tells Piplup and Togekiss they both did a great job and congratulates Zoey.
Dawn tells Piplup to help Togekiss and Zoey tells Gallade to block him. Gallade uses Vacuum Wave, but Piplup dodges it with his spin technique, forward flipping onto Gallade's head and into the air. Zoey is shocked and Piplup uses Hydro Pump to knock Glameow off Togekiss's back. Togekiss swings underneath Piplup and soars away with him, and Zoey loses significant points, nearly making her score equal to Dawn's. Gallade uses Psycho Cut, but Togekiss easily dodges it. Zoey has Gallade use Psycho Cut again to separate Dawn's Pokémon, and Togekiss flies straight up to dodge. However, the attack follows them, and Piplup can see it gaining speed. Before it can hit, Piplup shoves himself off Togekiss's back with his feet, pushing both of them clear as the attack flies past between them, but also separates them, just as Zoey wanted. Dawn gets anxious and has Piplup initiate Whirlpool as he falls, while Togekiss charges towards Gallade and Glameow before flying upward in an attempt to distract Zoey. Piplup fires the Whirlpool, but Glameow catches it with Iron Tail. Johanna attributes this stunning defense as Zoey training hard to maximize the potential of Glameow's tail. While Togekiss flies away with Piplup, Gallade disperses the Whirlpool with Vacuum Wave, creating a beautiful sparkling effect, dropping Dawn to a fifth of her original score.


[[Jessie]] is furious that Dawn lost and decides to quit contests and throws away her Jessilina costume, stomping away. Zoey is awarded the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]] and the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival|Grand Festival]] comes to an end. Dawn undresses and meets her mom in the hallway. She hugs her being happy that she was there and gives her back the ribbon she gave her before her journey. Dawn says she doesn't need it anymore as she now has her own. [[Nurse Joy]] then appears and informs Ash that she has been contacted by [[Volkner]] and informs Ash that the [[Sunyshore City]] [[Sunyshore Gym|Gym]] is fully repaired causing Ash to get excited knowing he'll soon be battling for his final badge. Dawn and Zoey are now outside talking and [[Nando]] comes out and congratulates the two on a fine battle before leaving. Zoey says she's going back to [[Snowpoint City]] as Candice is going to be throwing a party in her honor, and tells Dawn that she's welcome to accompany her, however Dawn says she's going to stay with Ash and support him during the [[Sinnoh League]]. Zoey tells Dawn goodbye and leaves. Dawn then sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}, {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} and {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} and thanks them, along with Piplup, for all their hard work getting into the Grand Festival and for the performances that got her to the final before telling her trusted partners and friends that they'll do even better in the next one. Dawn and her Pokémon jump into the air in celebration, knowing that while one journey has just ended another one will soon begin...
Dawn tells Piplup to use Peck and Togekiss use Sky Attack. Togekiss glows and charges as Piplup hops on Togekiss's head and his beak glows and grows. Piplup's beak shines a gold light that turns red and surrounds both Piplup and Togekiss, giving the two an appearance similar to that of a rocket flying through the air with fire trailing behind it. Fantina is amazed by the combination, and Zoey loses points, now being equal to Dawn's. Zoey tells Gallade to use Psycho Cut and Glameow to use Thunderbolt. Gallade jumps and prepares to use Psycho Cut while Glameow lifts its tail up. As Gallade lands on Glameow's tail, Glameow uses Thunderbolt and gives Psycho Cut an electric charge. Gallade jumps up while Dawn becomes excited and cheers Togekiss and Piplup on. Gallade fires the electrified Psycho Cut, which collides with Togekiss and Piplup's combination attack, causing a major explosion to erupt, along with a bright flash. Togekiss and Piplup are sent stumbling backwards and Gallade falls down. Zoey and Dawn try to stand on their feet as the sheer force of the explosion pushes them back. Togekiss and Piplup land on their feet while Gallade lands on the ground. Dawn and Zoey both lose points, the smoke clears, and time runs out. Dawn and Zoey quickly look to the board, and it is revealed that while both only have very few points left, Zoey has very slightly more than Dawn, and is declared the winner of the Grand Festival. Dawn looks disappointed as everyone cheers for Zoey. Ash, Brock, Johanna, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are sad that Dawn lost. Gallade and Glameow hug Zoey while Dawn picks up Piplup. She tells Piplup and Togekiss they both did a great job and congratulates Zoey.
 
In the stands, [[Jessie]] is furious that Dawn lost and decides to quit Contests, throwing away her Jessilina costume and stomping away as she decides to rededicate herself fully to [[Team Rocket]] and capturing Pikachu. Zoey is awarded the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]] as the Sinnoh Grand Festival comes to an end. Dawn finishes changing and comes out of the dressing room to find her proud mother waiting in the hallway with her friends. She hugs her, being happy that she was there, and gives her back the [[Ribbon]] she gave her before her {{pkmn|journey}}, saying she doesn't need it anymore, as she now has her own. [[Nurse Joy]] appears and informs Ash that she took a call from [[Volkner]], informing him that the [[Sunyshore City]] [[Sunyshore Gym|Gym]] is fully repaired and he will be waiting for him. Ash becomes excited knowing he will soon be battling for his final [[Badge]].
 
Dawn and Zoey meet outside, talking together as [[Nando]] comes out and congratulates the two on a fine battle before leaving. Zoey says she is going back to [[Snowpoint City]], as [[Candice]] is going to be throwing a party in her honor, and tells Dawn that she is welcome to accompany her, but Dawn says she is going to stay with Ash and support him during the [[Sinnoh League]]. Zoey tells Dawn goodbye and leaves. Dawn sends out her [[Party|team]] and thanks them for all their hard work getting into the Grand Festival and for the performances that got her to the finals, before telling them that they'll do even better next time.


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as captures, releases, badge/ribbon wins, etc., go here. -->
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as captures, releases, Badge/Ribbon wins, etc., go here. -->
* [[Zoey]]'s {{p|Kirlia}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Gallade}}.
[[File:Zoey Ribbon Cup.png|thumb|250px|Zoey holding the Ribbon Cup]]
* [[Zoey]] defeats {{an|Dawn}} in the final round of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]], winning the [[Ribbon Cup]] as well as the title of [[Top Coordinator]].
* [[Zoey]]'s {{p|Kirlia}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Gallade}}.
* [[Jessie]] decides to give up on [[Pokémon Contest]]s after seeing {{an|Dawn}} lose.
* Zoey defeats {{an|Dawn}} in the final round of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
* {{Ash}} learns that [[Sunyshore Gym]] is fully repaired and [[Volkner]] is ready for their Gym Battle.
* Zoey receives the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]].
* [[Jessie]] abandons her career as a [[Pokémon Coordinator]].
* {{Ash}} learns that the [[Sunyshore Gym]] is fully repaired and [[Volkner]] is ready for their [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
Line 64: Line 85:
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Fantina]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Nando]]
* [[Nando]]
* [[Ursula]]
* [[Ursula]]
<!--* [[Officer Jenny]]-->
* [[Fantina]]
* [[Candice]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Princess Salvia]]
* [[Princess Salvia]]
* [[Freesia]]
* [[Freesia]]
* [[Lila]]
* [[Lila]]
* [[Candice]]
* [[Jeremiah]]
* [[Jeremiah]]
* [[Snowpoint Trainers' School]] students
* Snowpoint Trainers' School students
* Audience
* Audience


Line 95: Line 115:
* {{p|Gallade}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Gallade}} ([[Zoey]]'s)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]]: {{p|Gligar}}
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Gligar}}
* This episode marks a year since {{Ash}} [[DP127|last earned a]] [[badge|Gym Badge]], by far the longest period between Gym Badge wins in the series.
* This episode concludes the four-part [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] arc.
* {{p|Gallade}}'s appearance in this episode means that (with the [[EP038|expected]] exception of {{p|Porygon-Z}}) all non-legendary [[Generation IV]] Pokémon have appeared in an episode of the anime at some point.
* This episode marks a year since {{Ash}} [[DP127|last earned]] a [[Gym]] [[Badge]], by far the longest period between Badge wins in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
* ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley|Pokémon Symphonic Medley 2]]'', ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'' (New Arrangement Version), and music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea ]]'' and ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever]]'' are used in this episode.
* {{p|Gallade}}'s appearance in this episode means that (with the [[EP038|expected]] exception of {{p|Porygon-Z}} who wouldn't appear until [[M15|a few years later]]) all non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} have appeared in an episode of the {{pkmn|anime}} at some point.
* Every opponent Dawn has beaten in the finals of a contest made cameos in the episode, except for {{an|May}}.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley|Pokémon Symphonic Medley 2]], [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] (New Arrangement Version), and music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', are used in this episode.
* This episode marks the final appearances of {{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} for [[Diamond and Pearl series|this series]], though they later made cameo appearances in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.  
* Every opponent {{an|Dawn}} has beaten in the finals of a [[Pokémon Contest]] made cameos in the episode, except for {{an|May}}.
** This is also the final episode to have {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} inside his [[Poké Ball]] for a period of time (which is very briefly at the beginning of the episode).
* This episode marks the final appearances of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]] and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} for the main ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' series, though they later made cameo appearances in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
* Both Zoey and Dawn used their first and their most recent Pokémon; Zoey used her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and her {{TP|Zoey|Gallade}}, while Dawn used her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}.
* This episode also marks the final appearances of [[Zoey]], [[Ursula]], [[Marian]], [[Raoul Contesta]], and [[Mr. Sukizo]].
* Both Zoey and Dawn used their first and their most recently obtained Pokémon; Zoey used her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and her {{DL|Zoey|Gallade}}, while Dawn used her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}.
* ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' followed this episode in the dub.
* ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' followed this episode in the dub.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* The dub title is named after the song "It's a Grand Night for Singing" from the musical ''{{wp|State Fair (1945 film)|State Fair}}''.
===Errors===
* At the end of the last episode, when Marian is announcing Dawn and Zoey competing in the finals, there was a table with the Ribbon Cup right in front of her. In this episode, it's missing.
* When Zoey's victory was shown on the scoreboard, Gallade's upper body was colored white on the screen. This was corrected on another scene, but wrong again when it appeared a third time.
* In the scene where [[Johanna]] talks to {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} near the beginning of the episode (after the [[We Will Carry On!|opening theme]]), when Brock turns his head, an afterimage of his hair and shoulders can be seen.
* {{m|Fake Out}} was used even though it was not the first move {{p|Glameow}} performed.
* When Marian announces that only twenty seconds are left on the clock, there is a gap at the bottom where you can see the background instead of seeing her torso and arms.
* When he turns to leave at the end of the episode, Nando can briefly be seen to have no eye underneath his hair.
<gallery>
DP177 error.png|Gallade's miscolored upper body
DP177 error 2.png|Nando's missing eye
DP177 Error 3.png|Gap on the bottom of the screen
</gallery>
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The English version used a new vocal song, ''[[The Ultimate Challenge]]'', in place of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'' (New Arrangement Version).
* The English version used a vocal song, [[This is the Moment]], in place of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] (New Arrangement Version).
===Errors===
* In the Hindi MarvelHQ dub, Nando departs by saying the opening lines of the song ''{{wp|Channa Mereya}}''.
[[File:DP177 error.png|thumb|250px|Error]]
*When Zoey's victory was shown on the scoreboard, Gallade's upper body was colored white on the screen. This was corrected on another scene, but wrong again when it appeared a third time.
* [[Zoey's Glameow]] uses [[Fake Out]] even though it just used [[Shadow Claw]] ignoring the game mechanics.
*When [[Johanna]] talks to [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and {{an|Brock}} near the beginning of the episode (after the [[We Will Carry On!|opening theme]]), when Brock turns his head, an after-image of his hair and shoulders can be seen.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FFCCCC|bordercolor=9999FF
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|ja=
|zh_cmn={{tt|最終勁敵對決！小光對小望！！|Ultimate Rival Showdown! Dawn vs. Zoey!!}}
|en=
|da={{tt|En stor kamp at vinde!|A Grand Fight for Winning!}}
|ar=
|nl={{tt|Een groot gevecht voor de winst|A Tough Battle for Victory!}}
|eu=
|fi={{tt|Tiukka taistelu voitosta!|A tough battle for victory!}}
|bg=
|fr_eu={{tt|Un grand combat pour la victoire!|A great battle for victory!}}
|ca=
|de={{tt|Die Entscheidung|The decision}}
|zh_yue=
|id={{tt|Pertarungan Antar Saingan! Dawn Melawan Zoey!!|Battle Between Rivals! Dawn vs. Zoey!!}}
|zh_cmn='''{{tt|最終勁敵對決！小光對小望！！|Ultimate Rival Showdown! Dawn vs. Zoey!!}}'''
|it={{tt|Lotta finale per la vittoria!|Final fight for winning!}}
|hr=
|ko={{tt|사상 최고의 라이벌 대결 빛나 VS 소망|The Best Imaginable Rival Battle - Dawn VS Zoey}}
|cs=
|no={{tt|En stor kamp å vinne!|A great battle to win!}}
|da=
|pl={{tt|Wielki bój o zwycięstwo!|A great battle for victory!}}
|de=
|pt_br={{tt|Uma Grande Batalha Pela Vitória!|A Great Battle For Victory!}}
|nl=
|pt_eu={{tt|A Grande Final do Grande Festival}}
|et=
|es_la={{tt|¡Una gran Batalla que Ganar!|A Great Battle to Win!}}
|fil=
|es_eu={{tt|¡Una gran batalla por ganar!|A Grand Fight for Winning!}}
|fi=
|sv={{tt|En stor strid att vinna!|A great battle for victory!}}
|fr_ca=
|fr_eu=
|el=
|he=
|hi=
|hu=
|is=
|id=
|it=
|ko=
|no=
|pl=
|pt_br=
|pt_eu=
|ro=
|ru=
|sk=
|sl=
|es_la=
|es_eu=
|sv=
|ta=
|te=
|th=
|tr=
|vi=
}}
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=DP176 |
prevcode=DP176 |
prevtitle=Coming Full Festival Circle! |
prevtitle=Coming Full-Festival Circle! |
nextcode=DP178 |
nextcode=DP178 |
nexttitle=For The Love Of Meowth! |
nexttitle=For The Love Of Meowth! |
series=Diamond & Pearl series |
series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Diamond & Pearl series episodes|177]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka|643]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada|643]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane|643]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn|643]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Piplup|643]]
[[Category:Grand Festival episodes|643]]
[[es:DP177]]
[[pl:DP177]]


[[de:Ketchaku Rival Taiketsu! Hikari VS Nozomi!! (Episode)]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:0643}}
[[Category:Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episodes|177]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Piplup]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Zoey]]
[[Category:Grand Festival episodes]]
 
[[de:Die Entscheidung!]]
[[es:EP646]]
[[fr:DP177]]
[[it:DP177]]
[[ja:DP編第177話]]
[[ja:DP編第177話]]
[[zh:宝可梦 钻石＆珍珠 第175集]]

Revision as of 22:13, 20 March 2024

← DP176 : Coming Full-Festival Circle!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP178 : For The Love of Meowth! →
A Grand Fight for Winning!
DP177.png
DP177   EP643
決着ライバル対決！ヒカリＶＳノゾミ！！
Decisive Rival Showdown! Hikari VS Nozomi!!
First broadcast
Japan May 20, 2010
United States October 9, 2010
English themes
Opening We Will Carry On!
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening サイコー・エブリディ！
Ending ドッチ～ニョ？
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Grand Fight for Winning! (Japanese: 決着ライバル対決！ヒカリＶＳノゾミ！！ Decisive Rival Showdown! Hikari VS Nozomi!!) is the 177th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 643rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2010 and in the United States on October 9, 2010.

201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201

Blurb

The grand finale is under way at the Pokémon Contest Grand Festival, and it's sure to be an unforgettable battle! Just as they hoped, longtime friends and rivals Dawn and Zoey are facing off against each other for the title of Top Coordinator. And since each of them is using a Pokémon that the other has never battled against, the round promises to be full of surprises!

Zoey's Gallade and Glameow start off strongly, displaying Zoey's brilliant strategic mind. But the team of Dawn, Piplup, and Togekiss is formidable indeed, and as we near the end of the battle, both sides appear to be evenly matched.

Time is called while the battle is still in full swing, and the two are still neck-and-neck. When points are tabulated, Zoey's total barely edges out Dawn's, and so Zoey is declared Top Coordinator!

Dawn has learned a lot on her journey already and she takes losing in her stride, bidding farewell to Zoey. Then Ash learns that Volkner, Leader of the Sunyshore Gym, has invited Ash back for their Gym Battle. So our heroes set off for their next adventure, with a cheerful Dawn as part of the gang!

Plot

As Dawn and Zoey's impending Contest Battle in the finals of the Sinnoh Grand Festival is about to begin, Marian makes her announcement, and Dawn sends out Piplup and Togekiss, while Zoey sends out Glameow and Gallade, the evolved from her Kirlia. Ash checks Gallade out on his Pokédex just as Johanna unexpectedly arrives to cheer on her daughter. Ash and Brock are surprised by her sudden appearance, but quickly make room for her. Dawn tells Piplup and Togekiss to do their best, as they are going against Zoey.

Dawn starts out with having Piplup jump on Togekiss's back, then ordering Togekiss to fly up and use Aura Sphere. Piplup surrounds the Aura Sphere with Bubble Beam. Zoey has Glameow use Shadow Claw to cut the Aura Sphere in half and Gallade uses Psycho Cut to pop the Bubble Beam into a circling sparkling show, causing Dawn to loses points as she stares at the sparkles in a daze while Fantina admires it greatly. Togekiss flies towards Gallade and Glameow before flying up. While distracted, Piplup starts to use Hydro Pump, but Zoey has Glameow use Fake Out. Glameow leaps at Piplup, causing him to flinch, and then slams its paws together, sending Piplup flying. Dawn loses more points, now having three fourths of her full score. Brock remarks that Fake Out is a priority move that always causes its target to flinch, its use having prevented Piplup from executing Hydro Pump. Piplup recovers and Zoey has Gallade use Vacuum Wave on Togekiss. Dawn tells Togekiss to use Air Slash. Togekiss dodges the Vacuum Wave and fires the Air Slash, but Gallade back-flips and dodges it. Zoey and Gallade look up at Togekiss, and Zoey knows not to underestimate it. Both Dawn and Zoey lose points.

Gallade uses Signal Beam and Glameow uses Iron Tail. The Signal Beam hits Glameow's tail and Glameow spins its tail, creating a spinning whirlpool stream of Signal Beam. Piplup reacts with Whirlpool, and Glameow fires the Signal-Tail combination. Togekiss uses Aura Sphere on Whirlpool, causing it to glow like Aura Sphere. The two attacks collide and creates a beautiful fireworks display. Dawn and Zoey lose points; Dawn is now at one half of her original score, and Zoey is at three fourths of hers. Gallade uses Swords Dance, increasing his attack power while Togekiss uses Safeguard while spinning, causing Zoey to lose points. Glameow charges at Togekiss with Shadow Claw, and Dawn wonders why Zoey would use a Ghost-type move against a Normal type like Togekiss. Togekiss charges at Glameow with Sky Attack, and Gallade begins using Psycho Cut. Piplup retaliates with Peck and collides with Gallade, creating a bright flash. In the flash, Glameow jumps past Togekiss and lands on its tail to bounce onto Togekiss's back. After the flash fades away, Dawn wonders where Togekiss is, only to find her in the air, flying around in panic trying to get Glameow off her back, causing Dawn to lose more points.

Johanna comments on Zoey's strategy: in a Double Battle, it can be difficult for a Coordinator to be constantly managing both of their Pokémon as well as their opponent, so the tactic of distracting the opposing Coordinator by focusing the latter's attention on just one of their Pokémon can be extremely effective. Ash tells Togekiss and Dawn to hold on, but Togekiss has completely forgotten about the performance and is panicking, its lack of battle experience showing. Glameow uses Thunderbolt, but Togekiss's Safeguard blocks it, surprising both Zoey and Glameow. Fantina comments how wonderful the Thunderbolt was, but praises the Safeguard even more. Dawn and Zoey both lose points, but Zoey loses a bit more, leaving her slightly under half and Dawn at a fourth of her original.

Dawn tells Piplup to help Togekiss and Zoey tells Gallade to block him. Gallade uses Vacuum Wave, but Piplup dodges it with his spin technique, forward flipping onto Gallade's head and into the air. Zoey is shocked and Piplup uses Hydro Pump to knock Glameow off Togekiss's back. Togekiss swings underneath Piplup and soars away with him, and Zoey loses significant points, nearly making her score equal to Dawn's. Gallade uses Psycho Cut, but Togekiss easily dodges it. Zoey has Gallade use Psycho Cut again to separate Dawn's Pokémon, and Togekiss flies straight up to dodge. However, the attack follows them, and Piplup can see it gaining speed. Before it can hit, Piplup shoves himself off Togekiss's back with his feet, pushing both of them clear as the attack flies past between them, but also separates them, just as Zoey wanted. Dawn gets anxious and has Piplup initiate Whirlpool as he falls, while Togekiss charges towards Gallade and Glameow before flying upward in an attempt to distract Zoey. Piplup fires the Whirlpool, but Glameow catches it with Iron Tail. Johanna attributes this stunning defense as Zoey training hard to maximize the potential of Glameow's tail. While Togekiss flies away with Piplup, Gallade disperses the Whirlpool with Vacuum Wave, creating a beautiful sparkling effect, dropping Dawn to a fifth of her original score.

Dawn tells Piplup to use Peck and Togekiss use Sky Attack. Togekiss glows and charges as Piplup hops on Togekiss's head and his beak glows and grows. Piplup's beak shines a gold light that turns red and surrounds both Piplup and Togekiss, giving the two an appearance similar to that of a rocket flying through the air with fire trailing behind it. Fantina is amazed by the combination, and Zoey loses points, now being equal to Dawn's. Zoey tells Gallade to use Psycho Cut and Glameow to use Thunderbolt. Gallade jumps and prepares to use Psycho Cut while Glameow lifts its tail up. As Gallade lands on Glameow's tail, Glameow uses Thunderbolt and gives Psycho Cut an electric charge. Gallade jumps up while Dawn becomes excited and cheers Togekiss and Piplup on. Gallade fires the electrified Psycho Cut, which collides with Togekiss and Piplup's combination attack, causing a major explosion to erupt, along with a bright flash. Togekiss and Piplup are sent stumbling backwards and Gallade falls down. Zoey and Dawn try to stand on their feet as the sheer force of the explosion pushes them back. Togekiss and Piplup land on their feet while Gallade lands on the ground. Dawn and Zoey both lose points, the smoke clears, and time runs out. Dawn and Zoey quickly look to the board, and it is revealed that while both only have very few points left, Zoey has very slightly more than Dawn, and is declared the winner of the Grand Festival. Dawn looks disappointed as everyone cheers for Zoey. Ash, Brock, Johanna, and Pikachu are sad that Dawn lost. Gallade and Glameow hug Zoey while Dawn picks up Piplup. She tells Piplup and Togekiss they both did a great job and congratulates Zoey.

In the stands, Jessie is furious that Dawn lost and decides to quit Contests, throwing away her Jessilina costume and stomping away as she decides to rededicate herself fully to Team Rocket and capturing Pikachu. Zoey is awarded the Ribbon Cup and the title of Top Coordinator as the Sinnoh Grand Festival comes to an end. Dawn finishes changing and comes out of the dressing room to find her proud mother waiting in the hallway with her friends. She hugs her, being happy that she was there, and gives her back the Ribbon she gave her before her journey, saying she doesn't need it anymore, as she now has her own. Nurse Joy appears and informs Ash that she took a call from Volkner, informing him that the Sunyshore City Gym is fully repaired and he will be waiting for him. Ash becomes excited knowing he will soon be battling for his final Badge.

Dawn and Zoey meet outside, talking together as Nando comes out and congratulates the two on a fine battle before leaving. Zoey says she is going back to Snowpoint City, as Candice is going to be throwing a party in her honor, and tells Dawn that she is welcome to accompany her, but Dawn says she is going to stay with Ash and support him during the Sinnoh League. Zoey tells Dawn goodbye and leaves. Dawn sends out her team and thanks them for all their hard work getting into the Grand Festival and for the performances that got her to the finals, before telling them that they'll do even better next time.

Major events

Zoey holding the Ribbon Cup
For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

  • At the end of the last episode, when Marian is announcing Dawn and Zoey competing in the finals, there was a table with the Ribbon Cup right in front of her. In this episode, it's missing.
  • When Zoey's victory was shown on the scoreboard, Gallade's upper body was colored white on the screen. This was corrected on another scene, but wrong again when it appeared a third time.
  • In the scene where Johanna talks to Ash and Brock near the beginning of the episode (after the opening theme), when Brock turns his head, an afterimage of his hair and shoulders can be seen.
  • Fake Out was used even though it was not the first move Glameow performed.
  • When Marian announces that only twenty seconds are left on the clock, there is a gap at the bottom where you can see the background instead of seeing her torso and arms.
  • When he turns to leave at the end of the episode, Nando can briefly be seen to have no eye underneath his hair.
  • Gallade's miscolored upper body

    Gallade's miscolored upper body

  • Nando's missing eye

    Nando's missing eye

  • Gap on the bottom of the screen

    Gap on the bottom of the screen

Dub edits

In other languages



← DP176 : Coming Full-Festival Circle!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP178 : For The Love Of Meowth! →
Project Anime logo.png This episode article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of Pokémon animation.
Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP177&oldid=3959741"