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'''Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!''' (Japanese: '''ポッチャマVSヤナップ!華麗なるバトル!!''' ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} VS {{tt|Yanappu|Pansage}}! The Magnificent Battle!!'') is the 86th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 743rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired Japan on June 28, 2012 and in the United States on November 3, 2012.
'''Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!''' (Japanese: '''ポッチャマVSヤナップ!華麗なるバトル!!''' ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} VS {{tt|Yanappu|Pansage}}! The Magnificent Battle!!'') is the 86th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 743rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 28, 2012 and in the United States on November 3, 2012.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} takes a plane from [[Virbank City]] with {{ashfr}} and [[Cynthia]] to [[Undella Town]]. On their way, they see {{p|Wailord}} and {{p|Wingull}}. {{an|Cilan}} expressed that every time he looked out the window, he's deeply moved. Cynthia then explains that many Pokémon from other regions live in East [[Unova]]. They soon arrive in Undella Town.
Following his latest Gym victory, {{Ash}}, {{an|Cynthia}} and {{ashfr}} take a flight from [[Virbank City]] to [[Undella Town]]. As they approach the seaside resort town, they spot the crystal blue waters, a pod of {{p|Wailord}} breaching the surface and {{p|Wingull}} flying overhead. {{an|Cilan}} remarks that every time he looks out the window, he's deeply moved. Cynthia then explains that many Pokémon from other [[region]]s live in East [[Unova]]. They soon arrive in Undella Town.


After they land, Ash sees a red spot, which he thinks it's a {{p|Staryu}}. The gang sees the Staryu, when {{an|Meloetta}} quietly appears. Ash says that he's here for the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], and they are going to win, get stronger, and then participate in the Unova League. While they are speaking, Cynthia 's butler, [[Jervis]] arrives, telling them to go to Cynthia's villa with his car. Suddenly, {{TRT}} appears, saying that Meloetta is quietly following Ash and his friends. When it's time to go, Meloetta sneaks in Jervis's car, following Ash and friends to Cynthia's villa.  
After they land, Ash sees a red spot in the distance, which he thinks it's a {{p|Staryu}}. The gang rushes over to get a closer look at the Staryu when a {{an|Meloetta}} quietly appears. Ash declares that he's here for the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], and they are going to win, get stronger, and then participate in the Unova League. While they are speaking, Cynthia's butler, [[Jervis]] drives in with a limousine, asking them to go to Cynthia's villa. Suddenly, {{TRT}} appears, noticing that Meloetta is quietly following Ash and his friends. When it's time to go, Meloetta sneaks into Jervis's car, following Ash and friends to Cynthia's villa.  


On the way, when Cilan is speaking to Cynthia, Ash saw {{p|Rattata}}, when suddenly Meloetta appears and sits on Ash's lap. Seeing Ash, Meloetta seems very excited, when Cynthia says that Meloetta must really like Ash, so that's why Meloetta keeps following Ash around. A while later, they arrive at Cynthia's villa, but when Jervis opens the villa's door, Meloetta suddenly disappears again...
On the way, when Cilan is speaking to Cynthia, Ash spots a {{p|Rattata}}, when suddenly Meloetta appears and sits on Ash's lap. Seeing Ash, Meloetta seems very excited, when Cynthia says that Meloetta must really like Ash, so that's why Meloetta keeps following Ash around. A while later, they arrive at Cynthia's villa, but when Jervis opens the villa's door, Meloetta suddenly disappears again.


Ash calls out for it to come back, but it doesn't come back. {{an|Iris}} says it'll come back later, and Cynthia says that it must surely be shy. The gang then goes into Cynthia's villa and when Ash gets to the living room, {{an|Dawn|someone}} suddenly sneaks up on Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} and tap Ash's shoulder. Iris and Cilan just stand there wondering what's happening, and Ash turns around and sees Dawn! Ash is surprised and they exchange greetings and then give each other a high five.
Ash calls out for it to come back, but it doesn't respond. {{an|Iris}} says it'll come back later, and Cynthia says that it must surely be shy. The gang then enters Cynthia's villa and when Ash gets to the living room, {{an|Dawn|someone}} suddenly sneaks up on Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, tapping Ash's shoulder. Iris and Cilan just stand there wondering what's happening, and Ash turns around and sees Dawn. Ash is pleasantly surprised, and they exchange greetings and then give each other a high five.


The gang sits down for a cup of tea and Dawn congratulates Ash on getting the eight needed [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s to join Unova's {{pkmn|League Conference}}. She then reveals to Iris and Cilan that {{an|Professor Oak}} told her about them. Iris is surprised to hear that and Dawn starts introducing herself and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, but Iris and Cilan already know that she is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} who traveled with Ash in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Iris then asks her what is the difference between Coordinators and regular {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, and Dawn informs her about [[Pokémon Contest]]s. After that, Cilan says he would like to evaluate Piplup, and Dawn realizes that she is talking with a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}.
The gang sits down for a cup of tea and Dawn congratulates Ash on getting the eight needed [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s to join Unova's {{pkmn|League Conference}}. She then reveals to Iris and Cilan that {{an|Professor Oak}} told her all about them. Dawn starts introducing herself and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, but Iris and Cilan have also heard about Dawn thanks to Ash. They know she is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} who traveled with Ash in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Iris then asks her what is the difference between Coordinators and regular {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, and Dawn informs her about [[Pokémon Contest]]s. After that, Cilan says he would like to evaluate Piplup, and Dawn realizes that she is talking with a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}. Ash tells Dawn that, since she came to Unova, she could have contacted him, to which Dawn replies that she has been pretty busy lately. She reveals that she only recently set foot in the region and decided to come after learning that Cynthia would attend the Junior Cup. She also mentions that she has visited [[Nimbasa City]] to watch a [[Pokémon Musical]] and get inspiration for future Contests as well as to watch one of [[Elesa]]'s fashion shows. At one point, Piplup notices something, and Ash realizes it must have been Meloetta. He wishes to introduce it, but the {{pkmn|category|Melody Pokémon}} begins to act shy and remains invisible.


Ash tells Dawn that, since she came to Unova, she could have contacted him, to which Dawn replies that she has been pretty busy lately. She reveals that she only recently set foot in the region and decided to come after learning that Cynthia would attend the Junior Cup. She also mentions that she has visited [[Nimbasa City]] to watch a [[Pokémon Musical]] and get inspiration for future Contests as well as to watch one of [[Elesa]]'s fashion shows. At one point, Piplup notices something, and Ash realizes it must have been Meloetta. He wishes to introduce it, but the {{pkmn|category|Melody Pokémon}} begins to act shy and remains invisible.
After that, everyone goes outside to reveal their Pokémon to each other. Iris and Cilan send out all their Pokémon [[Party|on hand]] while Ash sends out {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Pignite}}, {{AP|Snivy}}, {{AP|Scraggy}}, and {{AP|Krokorok}}. Dawn then sends out {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|all of her Pokémon}} on hand. Proving not to have lost her love interest for {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} proceeds toward him. Oshawott then begins to show brief love interest for Buneary, but Buneary ignores him and cuddles up on Pikachu. Then, Oshawott's [[scalchop]] falls off and Piplup tries to put it on his head, but it falls off and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} kicks it over a ledge, so Oshawott chases after it. Ash then notices {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who brushes up against him, with Dawn adding that her Cyndaquil had [[Evolution|evolved]]. Right then, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} begins to hear Meloetta and Piplup notices as well. Ash then tells Meloetta that it is okay to show itself, and it does this time. After greeting Dawn, Piplup develops a crush on Meloetta. When Oshawott returns with his scalchop in hand, he notices that Piplup also has a crush on Meloetta, and a rivalry develops between them. Out of jealousy, Oshawott uses {{m|Aqua Jet}} on Piplup, though Ash immediately demands he apologize.


After that, everyone goes outside to reveal their Pokémon to each other. Iris and Cilan send out all their Pokémon [[Party|on hand]] while Ash sends out {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Pignite}}, {{AP|Snivy}}, {{AP|Scraggy}}, and {{AP|Krokorok}}. Dawn then sends out {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|all of her Pokémon}} on hand. Proving not to have lost her love interest for {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} proceeds toward him. Oshawott then begins to show a brief love interest for Buneary, but Buneary ignores him and cuddles up on Pikachu. Then, Oshawott's [[scalchop]] falls off and Piplup tries to put it on his head, but it falls off and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} kicks it over a ledge making Oshawott chase after it. Right after this, {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}} reveals to Ash that it [[Evolution|evolved]]. Right then, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} begins to hear Meloetta and Piplup notices as well. Ash then tells Meloetta that it is okay to show itself, and it does. After greeting Dawn, Piplup develops a crush on Meloetta. When Oshawott comes back with his scalchop, he notices that Piplup also has a crush on Meloetta, and a rivalry develops between them. Out of jealousy, Oshawott uses {{m|Aqua Jet}} on Piplup and Ash tells him to apologize.
After this long-awaited reunion, Ash asks Dawn to {{pkmn|battle}}. However, Cilan interrupts and asks to battle Dawn first, saying he would like to do an evaluation of a Pokémon that was {{pkmn|training|raised}} by a Coordinator. Although disappointed, Ash allows Cilan to go first. Cilan sends out {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} and Dawn uses Piplup. Pansage opens up the battle with {{m|Bullet Seed}} and Dawn commands Piplup to knock the seeds back with {{m|Drill Peck}}, using the opponent's move to her own advantage much like in a [[Contest Battle]] while making Pansage the only one to take [[damage]]. Pansage then uses {{m|Rock Tomb}} and Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} as a [[Counter Shield]] to repel Pansage's attack. Cilan starts his evaluation time which eventually leads to order Pansage to use {{m|Solar Beam}} while Dawn commands Piplup use a {{m|Ice Beam}}. The attacks collide and create a shining light.


After this long reunion, Ash asks Dawn to battle. However, Cilan interrupts and asks to battle first, saying he would like to do an evaluation of a Pokémon that was {{pkmn|training|raised}} by a Coordinator. Although disappointed, Ash allows Cilan to go first. Cilan sends out {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} and Dawn uses Piplup. Pansage opens up the battle with {{m|Bullet Seed}} and Dawn commands Piplup to knock the seeds back with {{m|Drill Peck}}, using the opponent's move to her own advantage much like in a [[Contest Battle]] while making Pansage be the only one to take [[damage]]. Pansage then uses {{m|Rock Tomb}} and Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} as a [[Counter Shield]] to repel Pansage's attack. Cilan starts his evaluation time and eventually leads to commanding Pansage to use {{m|Solar Beam}} while Dawn commands Piplup to use {{m|Ice Beam}}. The attacks collide and create a shining light.
Upon seeing the beautiful display that Piplup and Pansage have put on, Meloetta becomes fascinated and begins dancing around with Piplup. Oshawott comes out of his {{i|Poké Ball}} and is immediately jealous sees this and is infuriated moreso by Piplup's smirk. Ash tells Meloetta that he and his friends are all competing in the Junior Cup and that he hopes it will cheer all of them on. After this, Team Rocket, spying from behind a bush, remark that Meloetta is on the verge of becoming a "[[twerp]] Pokémon", and also begin talking about their plan to capture Meloetta.


Upon seeing the beautiful display that Piplup and Pansage have put on, Meloetta becomes fascinated and begins dancing around with Piplup. Oshawott comes out of his [[Poké Ball]] and sees this, while also seeing Piplup rub it in with a smirk. Oshawott becomes furious and Ash tells Meloetta that all four of them will be competing in the Junior Cup and that he hopes it will cheer all of them on. After this, {{TRT}} is shown hiding behind a bush noticing that Meloetta is on the verge of becoming a "[[twerp]] Pokémon", and also begin talking about their plan to capture Meloetta.
As day turns to evening, everyone relaxes on the villa deck drinking tea while Meloetta is over by the water sitting on a rock and singing its special song, soothing everybody. Meanwhile, Team Rocket along with [[Dr. Zager]] reveal they are ready to begin their plot to capture Meloetta and that their plan will involve the [[Abyssal Ruins]].
 
As day turns to evening, everyone is on the deck drinking tea while Meloetta is over by the water sitting on a rock and singing its special song, soothing everybody. Meanwhile, Team Rocket along with [[Dr. Zager]] reveal that they are ready to begin their plot to capture Meloetta and also reveal that their plan will involve the [[Abyssal Ruins]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
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[[File:Ash Dawn reunion BW.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup reuniting with Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Dawn reunion BW.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup reuniting with Ash and Pikachu]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Undella Town]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Undella Town]].
* {{an|Dawn}} returns, with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} meeting her for the first time.
* {{an|Meloetta}} officially joins the group.
* Ash reunites with {{an|Dawn}}, with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} meeting her for the first time.
* Dawn is revealed to have obtained a new [[Pokédex]] and a [[Xtransceiver]].
* Dawn is revealed to have obtained a new [[Pokédex]] and a [[Xtransceiver]].
* Dawn reveals that she will be participating in the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]].
* Dawn reveals her intention to participate in the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]].
* Ash learns that Dawn's {{p|Cyndaquil}} [[SS024|has evolved]] into {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}.
* Ash learns that Dawn's {{p|Cyndaquil}} [[DPS01|has evolved]] into {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}.
* Cilan challenges Dawn to a friendly battle, which gets interrupted by {{an|Meloetta}}.
* Cilan challenges Dawn to a friendly battle, which gets interrupted by Meloetta.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Drill Peck}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Drill Peck}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series ''and'' English dub debuts=====
=====Main series and English dub debuts=====
* [[Dawn's Quilava]]
* [[Dawn's Quilava]]


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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Elesa]] (flashback)
* [[Elesa]] (flashback)
* [[Cynthia]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* [[Jervis]]
* [[Jervis]]
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[[File:Dawn Xtransceiver.png|thumb|250px|Dawn's Xtransceiver]]
[[File:Dawn Xtransceiver.png|thumb|250px|Dawn's Xtransceiver]]
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the earliest releases of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] in Japan, {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong, and Taiwan}}.
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the earliest releases of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] in Japan, {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong, and Taiwan}}.
* The dub title is a play on a {{wp|Simon & Garfunkel}} album titled ''{{wp|Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme}}'', which in turn was named after a line from the folk song {{wp|Scarborough Fair (ballad)|Scarborough Fair}}.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a play on a {{wp|Simon & Garfunkel}} album titled ''{{wp|Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme}}'', which in turn was named after a line from the folk song {{wp|Scarborough Fair (ballad)|Scarborough Fair}}.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster|Team Rocket's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Meloetta}}{{tt|*|Initial airing}}/{{p|Unfezant}}{{tt|*|Subsequent airings as Professor Oak's Live Caster}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster|Team Rocket's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Meloetta}}{{tt|*|Initial airing}}/{{p|Unfezant}}{{tt|*|Subsequent airings as Professor Oak's Live Caster}}
** Viewers could call one of three phone numbers to hear an answer from either [[Jessie]], [[James]], or {{MTR}}. Five random callers won Pokémon merchandise.
** Viewers could call one of three phone numbers to hear an answer from either [[Jessie]], [[James]], or {{MTR}}. Five random callers won [[Pokémon]] merchandise.
* Much like {{an|Misty}}'s guest appearance in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and {{an|May}}'s guest appearance in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{an|Dawn}} makes a return.
* Much like {{an|Misty}}'s guest appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and {{an|May}}'s guest appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', {{an|Dawn}} makes a return.
** However, unlike the first two, Dawn doesn't reappear in new clothing or with a change in her team.
** However, unlike the first two, Dawn doesn't reappear in new clothing or with a change in her team.
*** However, she does have a change in her team in the English [[dub]] and from {{Ash}}'s point of view.
*** However, she does have a change in her team in the English dub and from {{Ash}}'s point of view.
* This marks the first appearance of [[Dawn's Quilava]] in the English dub, since [[SS024|the episode]] it evolved in never aired outside of Japan.
* This is the first instance of [[Counter Shield]] being used since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' concluded, as well as the only use of it in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]''.  
* This marks the first appearance of [[Dawn's Quilava]] in the English dub, since [[DPS01|the episode]] it evolved in never aired outside of Japan.
* This episode marks the first time a Pokémon from [[Generation IV]] appears in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] eyecatch.
* This episode marks the first time a Pokémon from [[Generation IV]] appears in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] eyecatch.
* As of this episode, Dawn now has a [[Unova]] [[Pokédex]] and a [[Xtransceiver]] in place of her [[Sinnoh]] Pokédex and [[Pokétch]].
* As of this episode, Dawn now has a [[Unova]] [[Pokédex]] and a [[Xtransceiver]] in place of her [[Sinnoh]] Pokédex and [[Pokétch]]. However, she goes back to wearing her Pokétch when she returns in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* This was the first new episode to air after the Japanese release of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]].
* The plane that Ash, Iris, and Cilan, ride on their trip to eastern Unova bears a resemblance to a {{wp|Boeing 314 Clipper}}.


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|pt_br={{tt|Piplup, Pansage e um Grande Reencontro!|Piplup, Pansage and a Great Reunion!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Piplup, Pansage e um Grande Reencontro!|Piplup, Pansage and a Great Reunion!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Piplup, Pansage e um encontro de Temporadas!|Piplup, Pansage and a Meeting of seasons!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Piplup, Pansage e um encontro de Temporadas!|Piplup, Pansage and a Meeting of seasons!}}
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BW085 : All for the Love of Meloetta!
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BW087 : Expedition to Onix Island!
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BW086   EP743
ポッチャマVSヤナップ!華麗なるバトル!!
Pochama VS Yanappu! The Magnificent Battle!!
First broadcast
Japan June 28, 2012
United States November 3, 2012
English themes
Opening Rival Destinies
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening やじるしになって!
Ending みてみて☆こっちっち
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 山田浩之 Hiroyuki Yamada
Assistant director 山田浩之 Hiroyuki Yamada
Animation director 小山知洋 Tomohiro Koyama
No additional credits are available at this time.

Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times! (Japanese: ポッチャマVSヤナップ!華麗なるバトル!! Pochama VS Yanappu! The Magnificent Battle!!) is the 86th episode of Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and the 743rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on June 28, 2012 and in the United States on November 3, 2012.

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Blurb

Flying with Cynthia to Undella Town in eastern Unova, our heroes marvel at the variety of Pokémon they see. As soon as they land, they’re whisked off to Cynthia’s beautiful vacation home in a stretch limo driven by her butler, Jervis. They were unaware that Meloetta had been invisibly following them, until it reappears in the car—right in Ash’s lap! But the Pokémon is a bit shy, and it disappears again after a few minutes. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is secretly watching their every move...

When they arrive at Cynthia’s house, who should be waiting for them but Dawn and Piplup! After a happy reunion with Ash, Dawn meets Iris and Cilan, plus all the new Pokémon traveling with them in the Unova region. Ash finally convinces Meloetta to come out of hiding to meet Dawn, as well—and when the Mythical Pokémon appears, Piplup and Oshawott promptly start competing for its attention!

When our heroes discover that Dawn is also planning to enter the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, everyone wants to have a battle with her! Cilan is up first, in an exciting Connoisseur-versus-Coordinator match, and gives a glowing (if long-winded) evaluation of Dawn’s bond with Piplup in the middle of the battle. Then, Meloetta causes another interruption when it wanders onto the battlefield to dance with Piplup, inspired by its beautiful Contest moves. Jervis wisely calls a time-out until everyone is a bit less distracted.

Dawn promises to battle Iris next, and then it’s Ash’s turn! The four of them look forward to training together at Cynthia’s villa in preparation for the Junior Cup, while Team Rocket secretly continues to implement its most important mission ever...

Plot

Following his latest Gym victory, Ash, Cynthia and his friends take a flight from Virbank City to Undella Town. As they approach the seaside resort town, they spot the crystal blue waters, a pod of Wailord breaching the surface and Wingull flying overhead. Cilan remarks that every time he looks out the window, he's deeply moved. Cynthia then explains that many Pokémon from other regions live in East Unova. They soon arrive in Undella Town.

After they land, Ash sees a red spot in the distance, which he thinks it's a Staryu. The gang rushes over to get a closer look at the Staryu when a Meloetta quietly appears. Ash declares that he's here for the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, and they are going to win, get stronger, and then participate in the Unova League. While they are speaking, Cynthia's butler, Jervis drives in with a limousine, asking them to go to Cynthia's villa. Suddenly, Team Rocket appears, noticing that Meloetta is quietly following Ash and his friends. When it's time to go, Meloetta sneaks into Jervis's car, following Ash and friends to Cynthia's villa.

On the way, when Cilan is speaking to Cynthia, Ash spots a Rattata, when suddenly Meloetta appears and sits on Ash's lap. Seeing Ash, Meloetta seems very excited, when Cynthia says that Meloetta must really like Ash, so that's why Meloetta keeps following Ash around. A while later, they arrive at Cynthia's villa, but when Jervis opens the villa's door, Meloetta suddenly disappears again.

Ash calls out for it to come back, but it doesn't respond. Iris says it'll come back later, and Cynthia says that it must surely be shy. The gang then enters Cynthia's villa and when Ash gets to the living room, someone suddenly sneaks up on Ash and Pikachu, tapping Ash's shoulder. Iris and Cilan just stand there wondering what's happening, and Ash turns around and sees Dawn. Ash is pleasantly surprised, and they exchange greetings and then give each other a high five.

The gang sits down for a cup of tea and Dawn congratulates Ash on getting the eight needed Gym Badges to join Unova's League Conference. She then reveals to Iris and Cilan that Professor Oak told her all about them. Dawn starts introducing herself and her Piplup, but Iris and Cilan have also heard about Dawn thanks to Ash. They know she is a Coordinator who traveled with Ash in the Sinnoh region. Iris then asks her what is the difference between Coordinators and regular Trainers, and Dawn informs her about Pokémon Contests. After that, Cilan says he would like to evaluate Piplup, and Dawn realizes that she is talking with a Connoisseur. Ash tells Dawn that, since she came to Unova, she could have contacted him, to which Dawn replies that she has been pretty busy lately. She reveals that she only recently set foot in the region and decided to come after learning that Cynthia would attend the Junior Cup. She also mentions that she has visited Nimbasa City to watch a Pokémon Musical and get inspiration for future Contests as well as to watch one of Elesa's fashion shows. At one point, Piplup notices something, and Ash realizes it must have been Meloetta. He wishes to introduce it, but the Melody Pokémon begins to act shy and remains invisible.

After that, everyone goes outside to reveal their Pokémon to each other. Iris and Cilan send out all their Pokémon on hand while Ash sends out Oshawott, Pignite, Snivy, Scraggy, and Krokorok. Dawn then sends out all of her Pokémon on hand. Proving not to have lost her love interest for Pikachu, Buneary proceeds toward him. Oshawott then begins to show brief love interest for Buneary, but Buneary ignores him and cuddles up on Pikachu. Then, Oshawott's scalchop falls off and Piplup tries to put it on his head, but it falls off and Pachirisu kicks it over a ledge, so Oshawott chases after it. Ash then notices Quilava, who brushes up against him, with Dawn adding that her Cyndaquil had evolved. Right then, Mamoswine begins to hear Meloetta and Piplup notices as well. Ash then tells Meloetta that it is okay to show itself, and it does this time. After greeting Dawn, Piplup develops a crush on Meloetta. When Oshawott returns with his scalchop in hand, he notices that Piplup also has a crush on Meloetta, and a rivalry develops between them. Out of jealousy, Oshawott uses Aqua Jet on Piplup, though Ash immediately demands he apologize.

After this long-awaited reunion, Ash asks Dawn to battle. However, Cilan interrupts and asks to battle Dawn first, saying he would like to do an evaluation of a Pokémon that was raised by a Coordinator. Although disappointed, Ash allows Cilan to go first. Cilan sends out Pansage and Dawn uses Piplup. Pansage opens up the battle with Bullet Seed and Dawn commands Piplup to knock the seeds back with Drill Peck, using the opponent's move to her own advantage much like in a Contest Battle while making Pansage the only one to take damage. Pansage then uses Rock Tomb and Piplup uses Bubble Beam as a Counter Shield to repel Pansage's attack. Cilan starts his evaluation time which eventually leads to order Pansage to use Solar Beam while Dawn commands Piplup use a Ice Beam. The attacks collide and create a shining light.

Upon seeing the beautiful display that Piplup and Pansage have put on, Meloetta becomes fascinated and begins dancing around with Piplup. Oshawott comes out of his Poké Ball and is immediately jealous sees this and is infuriated moreso by Piplup's smirk. Ash tells Meloetta that he and his friends are all competing in the Junior Cup and that he hopes it will cheer all of them on. After this, Team Rocket, spying from behind a bush, remark that Meloetta is on the verge of becoming a "twerp Pokémon", and also begin talking about their plan to capture Meloetta.

As day turns to evening, everyone relaxes on the villa deck drinking tea while Meloetta is over by the water sitting on a rock and singing its special song, soothing everybody. Meanwhile, Team Rocket along with Dr. Zager reveal they are ready to begin their plot to capture Meloetta and that their plan will involve the Abyssal Ruins.

Major events

Dawn and Piplup reuniting with Ash and Pikachu
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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Main series and English dub debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Piplup

Trivia

Dawn's Xtransceiver

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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