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'''Dawn's Early Night!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト!ヨスガ大会!!''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!!'') is the 49th episode of the | '''Dawn's Early Night!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト!ヨスガ大会!!''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!!'') is the 49th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 515th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007 as part of a two-hour special alongside [[DP050]], and in the United States on January 26, 2008. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>As our Heroes make their way through Hearthome City and to the Hearthome City Gym, they run into their friend Nando at the Gym door who tells them that the Gym Leader will be away for quite awhile, much to Ash’s dismay. But telling them about the upcoming Hearthome City Pokemon Tag Battle, Ash and Brock decided to enter that instead – as a team. Meanwhile, the Hearthome City Pokemon Contest is just getting underway, and Dawn finds herself competing along with Nando, Zoey, and Jessilina, who of course is actually Jessie in disguise. Feeling very confident, Dawn gives a superb performance, but is sadly shocked to learn that she hasn’t even made it past the 1st round. As she struggles to cope with the situation, Jessilina is defeated by Nando, leaving Zoey and Nando battling in the finals, which Nando ultimately wins. Sharing feelings about their losses proves to cement Dawn and Zoey’s friendship even further, and as they both marvel at Nando’s ability to compete in both Pokemon Gym battles and Contests, the future begins to look much brighter for both of them, as the Pokemon Tag Battle is set to take place for Ash and Brock in a matter of days.</i> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{ | Leaving {{ashfr}} trailing behind, {{Ash}} races towards the [[Hearthome Gym]], excited to win his third [[Gym]] [[Badge]]. However, the doors are shut and {{an|Brock}} reads a note on the door that states that the [[Gym Leader]] is out and won't be back for a while. Budding Trainer and rival [[Nando]] confirms this, and suggests Ash enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], a tournament where skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s pair up to compete in several rounds of [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]]s. Ash is thrilled by the tournament, and Brock agrees to compete as well. With the Gym closed, Nando turns his attention to the upcoming [[Pokémon Contest]] instead, which reminds {{an|Dawn}} that she needs to register. | ||
At the | As Nando and Dawn walk to the [[Contest Hall]], Dawn learns that he still has one [[Ribbon]] and one Badge. Dawn knows that it has been [[DP027|some time]] since the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest, but thanks to [[Zoey]]'s help, she is confident about [[Double Performance]]s. At the Contest Hall, Zoey relaxes with {{cat|Zoey's Pokémon|her Pokémon}} as Dawn and Nando find her, Zoey's leg fully healed from [[DP041|her injury]]. Nando meets Zoey for the first time, but when Nando reveals his decision to participate in both Pokémon Contests and Gym battles, it draws criticism from Zoey. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] puts on her "Jessilina" disguise and trains with {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, but decides to use {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} in the performance instead. | ||
The next day, the Hearthome Contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as [[Marian]] | The next day, the Hearthome Contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as [[Marian]] talks about Double Performances and introduces the [[Contest Judge]]s: [[Raoul Contesta]] from the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] from the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], and the [[Nurse Joy]] from the local [[Pokémon Center]]. The [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] begins with Nando as the first contestant, using his {{p|Sunflora}} and {{TP|Nando|Kricketune}}. Sunflora's {{m|Grass Whistle}} and Kricketune's {{m|Sing}} combined with Nando's harp captivates the audience with the melodic music. The performance also earns him Zoey's respect as Nando earns high marks. | ||
Other {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience Coordinators. Her turn arrives as she takes the stage with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Pachirisu launches {{m|Sweet Kiss}} while Piplup encases the attack with {{m| | Other {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience Coordinators. Her turn arrives as she takes the stage with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Pachirisu launches {{m|Sweet Kiss}} while Piplup encases the attack with {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Pachirisu follows up with {{m|Discharge}} as Piplup whips up a {{m|Whirlpool}}, the electricity causing the whirlpool to dissipate in a flash of sparkles. She gets positive reviews, while [[Johanna|her mother]] watches from [[Twinleaf Town|home]] intently. | ||
Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Cacnea uses {{m|Needle Arm}}, which Mime Jr. {{m|Mimic}}s before using {{m|Tickle}} on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, spinning her around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea then fires {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks. | Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Cacnea uses {{m|Needle Arm}}, which Mime Jr. {{m|Mimic}}s before using {{m|Tickle}} on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, spinning her around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea then fires {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks. | ||
Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey then takes the stage with {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}. Shellos fires {{m|Mud Bomb}} as Glameow's {{m|Iron Tail}} breaks the attack. Glameow taps into {{m|Secret Power}}, which creates a paralyzing light as on the stage. Glameow then prepares {{m|Shadow Claw}} to create a sparkle from the Secret Power. Shellos than launches {{m|Water Pulse}}, surrounding Glameow as it uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to then rebound on itself and create a dazzling sparkle. Her performance also gets a great score. | Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey then takes the stage with {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}. Shellos fires {{m|Mud Bomb}} as Glameow's {{m|Iron Tail}} breaks the attack. Glameow taps into {{m|Secret Power}}, which creates a paralyzing light as on the stage. Glameow then prepares {{m|Shadow Claw}} to create a sparkle from the Secret Power. Shellos than launches {{m|Water Pulse}}, surrounding Glameow as it uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to then rebound on itself and create a dazzling sparkle. Her performance also gets a great score. | ||
The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn | The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn is confident that she passed, even predicting that her and Zoey will be in the finals. However her hopes are quickly dashed as she fails to make the cut while Nando, Zoey and Jessilina all clear the Performance Round. Dawn is clearly upset by the result as her friends notice, Dawn's Pokémon and her friends all try to cheer her up. Though Dawn is still distraught, even angry, as she gets up and runs out of the room. Zoey suggest that they leave her be for the moment as Dawn runs outside and lets out a scream of agony. Meanwhile, Jessie and Nando wind up battling as Nando's Kricketune easily takes out Jessie's Seviper and Dustox, depleting all her points and sending Nando to the finals. | ||
Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes as she heads out, Ash and Brock | Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes and as she heads out, Ash and Brock informs her that the final round will pit Nando against Zoey. Dawn joins her friends and watches from the stands as her two rivals battle it out. That night, Ash and Brock talk to Johanna over the videophone, as she knows that both Dawn and Zoey are upset, since Nando managed to beat Zoey in the final round. Johanna decides to leave Dawn talk to Zoey instead as both can sympathize with one another. On the balcony, Zoey reveals her respect for Nando and her inspiration. Dawn is still upset over losing in the first round, but Zoey orders her to cut it out and focus on how to improve for next time. With Zoey’s encouragement, Dawn cheers up and looks forward to her next Contest. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
* {{Ash}} learns that the [[Hearthome | * {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Nando]] again. | ||
* | * Ash learns that [[Fantina|the Gym Leader]] of the [[Hearthome Gym]] is currently away. | ||
* | * Nando is revealed to have obtained a {{TP|Nando|Kricketune}}. | ||
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} decide to enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] after learning about it from Nando. | |||
* {{an|Dawn}} | * {{an|Dawn}} meets up with [[Zoey]] again while Nando meets her for the first time. | ||
* Nando | * Dawn, Zoey, Nando, and [[Jessie|Jessilina]] enter the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest. | ||
* Dawn loses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] while her [[rival]]s advance to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. | |||
* Nando defeats Jessilina and Zoey to win the Hearthome [[Ribbon]], his second Contest Ribbon overall. | |||
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===Debuts=== | ===Debuts=== | ||
====Pokémon debuts==== | |||
* [[Nando's Kricketune]] | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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* [[Mr. Sukizo]] | * [[Mr. Sukizo]] | ||
* [[Nurse Joy]] | * [[Nurse Joy]] | ||
* | * {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s | ||
* Audience | * Audience | ||
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* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}}) | * {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}}) | ||
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}}) | * {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}}) | ||
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}}) | |||
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}}) | * {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}}) | ||
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}) | * {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}) | ||
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}) | * {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}) | ||
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* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}) | * {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}) | ||
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}}) | * {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}}) | ||
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}}) | |||
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}}) | * {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}}) | ||
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s) | * {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}) | * {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}) | ||
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* {{p|Sunflora}} ([[Nando]]'s) | * {{p|Sunflora}} ([[Nando]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Kricketune}} ({{OP|Nando|Kricketune}}) | * {{p|Kricketune}} ({{OP|Nando|Kricketune}}) | ||
* {{p|Psyduck}} | * {{p|Psyduck}} (Coordinator's) | ||
* {{p|Duskull}} | * {{p|Duskull}} (Coordinator's) | ||
* {{p|Solrock}} | * {{p|Solrock}} (Coordinator's) | ||
* {{p|Lunatone}} | * {{p|Lunatone}} (Coordinator's) | ||
* {{p|Smoochum}} | * {{p|Smoochum}} (Coordinator's) | ||
* {{p|Steelix}} | * {{p|Steelix}} (Coordinator's) | ||
* {{p|Cubone}} (Coordinator's) | |||
* {{p|Marowak}} (Coordinator's) | |||
* {{p|Chansey}} | * {{p|Chansey}} | ||
* {{p|Teddiursa}} | * {{p|Teddiursa}} | ||
* {{p|Stantler}} | * {{p|Stantler}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Paul's Torterra]], {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and Weavile | * [[Paul's Torterra]], {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and {{p|Weavile}} are added to the Japanese opening. | ||
* The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left). | * The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left). | ||
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the instrumental version of | * Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], and [[Together / By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|its ballad version]] are used as background music. | ||
* This marks the second time that a main character lost in the appeal round. [[AG013|The only previous time]] took an extreme amount of ignorance on the part of Jessie. | * This marks the second time that a {{ashfr|main character}} lost in the appeal round. [[AG013|The only previous time]] took an extreme amount of ignorance on the part of [[Jessie]]. | ||
* This episode is the first time Sinnoh's Pokémon | * This episode is the first time [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Pokémon Contest]]s are referred to as ''Super Contests'' in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* The episode's dub title is a slight corruption of a lyric from | * The episode's English [[dub]] title is a slight corruption of a lyric from {{wp|The Star-Spangled Banner}}. This is the second time such a reference is used, after ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. | ||
* [[Fantina]] wasn't at her Gym in this episode and had not left anybody to stand in for her, despite the fact that if the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]]'s rules from ''[[ | * [[Fantina]] wasn't at her [[Gym]] in this episode and had not left anybody to stand in for her, despite the fact that if the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]]'s rules from ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'' still applied, that kind of behavior would lead to the Gym being shut down. However, it is possible that they do not have that kind of authority in the Sinnoh [[region]]. | ||
* This episode was initially [[Banned episodes#Banned episodes in other countries|skipped]] in {{pmin|New Zealand}} for unknown reasons. When the season was repeated, the episode aired as normal. | * This episode was initially [[Banned episodes#Banned episodes in other countries|skipped]] in {{pmin|New Zealand}} for unknown reasons. When the season was repeated, the episode aired as normal. It is also readily available on DVD in New Zealand. | ||
* | * This is one of the few episodes prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' in which {{TRT}} neither blast off nor recite their {{motto}} in any form. | ||
* This episode | * This episode was not originally listed on Pokémon.com. It was fixed shortly afterwards. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* During Dawn and Zoey's conversation, Piplup's | * During {{an|Dawn}} and [[Zoey]]'s conversation, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s cape was colored light-blue. | ||
===Dub edits=== | ===Dub edits=== | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Epilang|color= | {{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F | ||
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗大賽!緣之大會!!|Pokémon Contest! Yuánzhī (Hearthome) Convention!!}} | |zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗大賽!緣之大會!!|Pokémon Contest! Yuánzhī (Hearthome) Convention!!}} | ||
|cs={{tt|Dawnin neúspěch|Dawn's Failure}} | |cs={{tt|Dawnin neúspěch|Dawn's Failure}} | ||
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|fr_eu={{tt|Aurore à l'aube d'une éventuelle victoire !|Dawn at the dawn of a possible victory!}} | |fr_eu={{tt|Aurore à l'aube d'une éventuelle victoire !|Dawn at the dawn of a possible victory!}} | ||
|it={{tt|La Gara di doppia performance|Double performance Contest}} | |it={{tt|La Gara di doppia performance|Double performance Contest}} | ||
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 콘테스트! 연고대회!|Pokémon Contest! Hearthome Convention!}} | |||
|pl={{tt|Nie mów hop, Dawn|Don't say hop, Dawn (Part of Polish proverb)}} | |pl={{tt|Nie mów hop, Dawn|Don't say hop, Dawn (Part of Polish proverb)}} | ||
|ru={{tt|Ранний вечер Доун|}} | |ru={{tt|Ранний вечер Доун|Dawn's Early Evening}} | ||
|pt_br={{tt|Um dia ruim para Dawn!|A bad day for Dawn!}} | |pt_br={{tt|Um dia ruim para Dawn!|A bad day for Dawn!}} | ||
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Noita Má para a Dawn!|A Bad Night For Dawn!}} | |pt_eu={{tt|Uma Noita Má para a Dawn!|A Bad Night For Dawn!}} | ||
|es_la={{tt|¡Una lección para Dawn!|A lesson for Dawn!}} | |es_la={{tt|¡Una lección para Dawn!|A lesson for Dawn!}} | ||
|es_eu={{tt|¡La temprana decepción de Maya!|Dawn's early deception!}} | |es_eu={{tt|¡La temprana decepción de Maya!|Dawn's early deception!}} | ||
|sv={{tt| | |sv={{tt|Parstrid!|Tag battle!}} | ||
|th={{tt|โปเกม่อนคอนเทสต์! โยสึกะซิตี้!|Pokémon Contest! Yosuga City!}} | |th={{tt|โปเกม่อนคอนเทสต์! โยสึกะซิตี้!|Pokémon Contest! Yosuga City!}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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nextcode=DP050 | | nextcode=DP050 | | ||
nexttitle=Tag! | nexttitle=Tag! We're It...! | | ||
series=Diamond | series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl | | ||
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{{Project Anime notice}} | {{Project Anime notice}} | ||
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Dawn's Early Night! (Japanese: ポケモンコンテスト!ヨスガ大会!! Pokémon Contest! Yosuga Convention!!) is the 49th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 515th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007 as part of a two-hour special alongside DP050, and in the United States on January 26, 2008.
Blurb
As our Heroes make their way through Hearthome City and to the Hearthome City Gym, they run into their friend Nando at the Gym door who tells them that the Gym Leader will be away for quite awhile, much to Ash’s dismay. But telling them about the upcoming Hearthome City Pokemon Tag Battle, Ash and Brock decided to enter that instead – as a team. Meanwhile, the Hearthome City Pokemon Contest is just getting underway, and Dawn finds herself competing along with Nando, Zoey, and Jessilina, who of course is actually Jessie in disguise. Feeling very confident, Dawn gives a superb performance, but is sadly shocked to learn that she hasn’t even made it past the 1st round. As she struggles to cope with the situation, Jessilina is defeated by Nando, leaving Zoey and Nando battling in the finals, which Nando ultimately wins. Sharing feelings about their losses proves to cement Dawn and Zoey’s friendship even further, and as they both marvel at Nando’s ability to compete in both Pokemon Gym battles and Contests, the future begins to look much brighter for both of them, as the Pokemon Tag Battle is set to take place for Ash and Brock in a matter of days.
Plot
Leaving his friends trailing behind, Ash races towards the Hearthome Gym, excited to win his third Gym Badge. However, the doors are shut and Brock reads a note on the door that states that the Gym Leader is out and won't be back for a while. Budding Trainer and rival Nando confirms this, and suggests Ash enter the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition, a tournament where skilled Trainers pair up to compete in several rounds of Tag Battles. Ash is thrilled by the tournament, and Brock agrees to compete as well. With the Gym closed, Nando turns his attention to the upcoming Pokémon Contest instead, which reminds Dawn that she needs to register.
As Nando and Dawn walk to the Contest Hall, Dawn learns that he still has one Ribbon and one Badge. Dawn knows that it has been some time since the Floaroma Contest, but thanks to Zoey's help, she is confident about Double Performances. At the Contest Hall, Zoey relaxes with her Pokémon as Dawn and Nando find her, Zoey's leg fully healed from her injury. Nando meets Zoey for the first time, but when Nando reveals his decision to participate in both Pokémon Contests and Gym battles, it draws criticism from Zoey. Meanwhile, Jessie puts on her "Jessilina" disguise and trains with Dustox and Seviper, but decides to use Mime Jr. in the performance instead.
The next day, the Hearthome Contest begins as the stadium roof opens, letting the sunshine in as Marian talks about Double Performances and introduces the Contest Judges: Raoul Contesta from the Pokémon Activities Committee, Mr. Sukizo from the Pokémon Fan Club, and the Nurse Joy from the local Pokémon Center. The Performance Stage begins with Nando as the first contestant, using his Sunflora and Kricketune. Sunflora's Grass Whistle and Kricketune's Sing combined with Nando's harp captivates the audience with the melodic music. The performance also earns him Zoey's respect as Nando earns high marks.
Other Coordinators take their turns, as Dawn is still confident despite many high-experience Coordinators. Her turn arrives as she takes the stage with Pachirisu and Piplup. Pachirisu launches Sweet Kiss while Piplup encases the attack with Bubble Beam. Pachirisu follows up with Discharge as Piplup whips up a Whirlpool, the electricity causing the whirlpool to dissipate in a flash of sparkles. She gets positive reviews, while her mother watches from home intently.
Jessie takes her turn, sending out Mime Jr. and Cacnea. Cacnea uses Needle Arm, which Mime Jr. Mimics before using Tickle on Jessie as both Cacnea and Mime Jr. hug and tickle Jessie, spinning her around the stage. The unique experience gets Dawn's attention but actually creeps out Ash and Brock. Cacnea then fires Pin Missile, which Mime Jr. mimics, into the sky and creating fireworks.
Jessie gets a very high score as Zoey then takes the stage with Glameow and Shellos. Shellos fires Mud Bomb as Glameow's Iron Tail breaks the attack. Glameow taps into Secret Power, which creates a paralyzing light as on the stage. Glameow then prepares Shadow Claw to create a sparkle from the Secret Power. Shellos than launches Water Pulse, surrounding Glameow as it uses its claws to split the Water Pulse, causing the water to then rebound on itself and create a dazzling sparkle. Her performance also gets a great score.
The first round ends as the results are calculated. Backstage, Dawn is confident that she passed, even predicting that her and Zoey will be in the finals. However her hopes are quickly dashed as she fails to make the cut while Nando, Zoey and Jessilina all clear the Performance Round. Dawn is clearly upset by the result as her friends notice, Dawn's Pokémon and her friends all try to cheer her up. Though Dawn is still distraught, even angry, as she gets up and runs out of the room. Zoey suggest that they leave her be for the moment as Dawn runs outside and lets out a scream of agony. Meanwhile, Jessie and Nando wind up battling as Nando's Kricketune easily takes out Jessie's Seviper and Dustox, depleting all her points and sending Nando to the finals.
Backstage, Dawn gets back into her travel clothes and as she heads out, Ash and Brock informs her that the final round will pit Nando against Zoey. Dawn joins her friends and watches from the stands as her two rivals battle it out. That night, Ash and Brock talk to Johanna over the videophone, as she knows that both Dawn and Zoey are upset, since Nando managed to beat Zoey in the final round. Johanna decides to leave Dawn talk to Zoey instead as both can sympathize with one another. On the balcony, Zoey reveals her respect for Nando and her inspiration. Dawn is still upset over losing in the first round, but Zoey orders her to cut it out and focus on how to improve for next time. With Zoey’s encouragement, Dawn cheers up and looks forward to her next Contest.
Major events
- Ash and his friends meet up with Nando again.
- Ash learns that the Gym Leader of the Hearthome Gym is currently away.
- Nando is revealed to have obtained a Kricketune.
- Ash and Brock decide to enter the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition after learning about it from Nando.
- Dawn meets up with Zoey again while Nando meets her for the first time.
- Dawn, Zoey, Nando, and Jessilina enter the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest.
- Dawn loses in the Performance Stage while her rivals advance to the Battle Stage.
- Nando defeats Jessilina and Zoey to win the Hearthome Ribbon, his second Contest Ribbon overall.
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.
Debuts
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
- Ash
- Dawn
- Brock
- Jessie
- James
- Zoey
- Nando
- Johanna
- Marian
- Raoul Contesta
- Mr. Sukizo
- Nurse Joy
- Coordinators
- Audience
Pokémon
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Piplup (Dawn's)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Mime Jr. (James's)
- Aipom (Ash's)
- Staravia (Ash's)
- Turtwig (Ash's)
- Buneary (Dawn's)
- Pachirisu (Dawn's)
- Buizel (Dawn's)
- Seviper (Jessie's)
- Dustox (Jessie's)
- Cacnea (James's)
- Glameow (Johanna's)
- Glameow (Zoey's)
- Misdreavus (Zoey's)
- Shellos (Zoey's)
- Roselia (Nando's)
- Sunflora (Nando's)
- Kricketune (Nando's)
- Psyduck (Coordinator's)
- Duskull (Coordinator's)
- Solrock (Coordinator's)
- Lunatone (Coordinator's)
- Smoochum (Coordinator's)
- Steelix (Coordinator's)
- Cubone (Coordinator's)
- Marowak (Coordinator's)
- Chansey
- Teddiursa
- Stantler
- Furret
- Sunkern
Trivia
- Paul's Torterra, Ursaring, and Weavile are added to the Japanese opening.
- The ending is omitted in the original Japanese broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead (scrolling from right to left).
- Music from Destiny Deoxys, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, the instrumental version of By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~, and its ballad version are used as background music.
- This marks the second time that a main character lost in the appeal round. The only previous time took an extreme amount of ignorance on the part of Jessie.
- This episode is the first time Sinnoh's Pokémon Contests are referred to as Super Contests in the anime.
- The episode's English dub title is a slight corruption of a lyric from The Star-Spangled Banner. This is the second time such a reference is used, after O'er the Rampardos we Watched.
- Fantina wasn't at her Gym in this episode and had not left anybody to stand in for her, despite the fact that if the Pokémon Inspection Agency's rules from Cerulean Blues still applied, that kind of behavior would lead to the Gym being shut down. However, it is possible that they do not have that kind of authority in the Sinnoh region.
- This episode was initially skipped in New Zealand for unknown reasons. When the season was repeated, the episode aired as normal. It is also readily available on DVD in New Zealand.
- This is one of the few episodes prior to Pokémon the Series: Black & White in which Team Rocket neither blast off nor recite their motto in any form.
- This episode was not originally listed on Pokémon.com. It was fixed shortly afterwards.
Errors
Dub edits
In other languages
Language | Title | |
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Mandarin Chinese | 神奇寶貝華麗大賽!緣之大會!! | |
Czech | Dawnin neúspěch | |
Dutch | De snelle wedstrijd van Dawn! | |
Finnish | Dawnin pettymys | |
European French | Aurore à l'aube d'une éventuelle victoire ! | |
German | Geplatzte Träume! | |
Italian | La Gara di doppia performance | |
Korean | 포켓몬 콘테스트! 연고대회! | |
Polish | Nie mów hop, Dawn | |
Portuguese | Brazil | Um dia ruim para Dawn! |
Portugal | Uma Noita Má para a Dawn! | |
Russian | Ранний вечер Доун | |
Spanish | Latin America | ¡Una lección para Dawn! |
Spain | ¡La temprana decepción de Maya! | |
Swedish | Parstrid! | |
Thai | โปเกม่อนคอนเทสต์! โยสึกะซิตี้! | |
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- Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episodes
- Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka
- Episodes storyboarded by Yukihiro Makino
- Episodes directed by Yoshito Hata
- Episodes animated by Kazue Kinoshita
- Episodes with Contests
- Episodes focusing on Dawn
- Episodes focusing on Jessie
- Episodes focusing on Zoey
- Episodes focusing on Nando
- Episodes in which Dawn loses a Contest
- Episodes in which Jessie loses a Contest