07x38 - Cruisin' for a Losin

[bunniefuu]

MAN 'And stay out!'

[screaming]

Contest rules say you have to have a ribbon and I have one!

Give me two good reasons why I can't enter!

One, that's a fake ribbon.

Two, it's a big fake ribbon.

[EXASPERATED]

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ Every Trainer has a choice ♪

♪ To listen to that voice inside ♪

♪ I know the battle may be long ♪

♪ Winners may have come and gone ♪

♪ I will carry on ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will last forever ♪

♪ And this dream will never die ♪

♪ We will rise to meet the challenge every time ♪

♪ Advanced Challenge ♪

♪ Yeah this dream keeps us together ♪

♪ This shows that you and I ♪

♪ Will be the best that the world's ever seen ♪

♪ 'Cause we always will follow this dream ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "Cruisin' For a Losin'."

NARRATOR The Pokémon Contest in Rubello Town is about to begin.

And soon, May will find out

if she has what it takes to earn her third ribbon!

Welcome to today's contest, everyone!

Because this is a level R competition

every coordinator must already have at least one ribbon.

'So you can bet you're going to see some'

top-notch contestants competing here today!

And right now let's introduce our panel

of three judges, all experts!

'Starting with our Head Judge, Contesta!'

Hi, Vivian!

VIVIAN 'Sukizou, President of the Pokémon Fan Club.'

Glad to be here today!

VIVIAN 'And our very own, Nurse Joy from Rubello Town!'

Thank you for having me!

As always, I'm your contest host, Vivian!

Wow, May, you seem so calm.

Well, maybe it's 'cause I've done this a few times now.

I'm so nervous, I can barely remember my own name.

Savannah, you just have to relax.

If you're all tense, your Pokémon will know it

and they'll be nervous also.

And believe me, I know what I'm talking about.

I learned that through experience.

SAVANNAH 'I'm lucky to have your expert advice, May.'

The winner today will be honored

with a one of a kind Rubello Ribbon!

Now our first two contestants are onstage and set to go!

Well, Jess, shall we move on?

Why don't we make more of that Poké Block and sell it?

That is just the most adorable ribbon.

Huh?

Any chance you might consider selling it to me?

I think a ribbon like that

would look just perfect on my little Azurill.

Well, then let's make a deal!

VIVIAN 'And next up is contestant number '

'a two-time winner, May.'

Now, Beautifly, come on out!

[EXCITED]

Do Morning Sun!

[MORNING SUN MOVE]

[cheering]

That was great. Now, follow it up with Silver Wind!

You can do it if you try! May and Beautifly!

- Hey. - Oh, May!

That was great, you were awesome.

Gee, thanks, Savannah.

I know you're gonna do a great job yourself.

Uh, me?

Now, please welcome a contestant from

'right here in Rubello Town, your very own, Savannah!'

Finally, she's up!

I'm so excited!

This calls for the perfect cheer!

[in unison] Who's got it going on?

Who's got a Flareon?

Check it, she's a slammer!

Watch out, she's a jammer!

You don't have a chance against Savannah!

You go get 'em, mom!

[chuckling]

Uh, that was your cue, dear.

Oh! I'm so sorry. I'm ready now.

Embarrassing.

Your mom does look a little nervous, Sandra.

Here goes, then.

Flareon, let's do it!

[EXCITED]

Use Fire Spin and then Tackle!

[FIRE SPIN MOVE]

[TACKLE MOVE]

[SATISFIED]

- Alright! - That was great!

Yeah, way to go, Flareon.

Four, three, two, one, zero! Savannah is our hero!

That's good. She's calmed down now.

Alright, now, Swift and then Ember!

[SWIFT MOVE]

[EMBER MOVE]

[gasping]

That is quite an impressive display.

The fiery reds and yellows are just beautiful!

'A very creative attack combination.'

I hate to blow my own horn, but I was the one who came up with

the idea for that combination.

ASH/BROCK/MAX Huh?

You're kidding.

MAY You did it!

I knew you were going to be awesome.

Thank you, May, sounds like you had

more faith in me than I had in myself.

[chuckles]

But it's been a while since my last contest

and my attacks were still a little rusty.

I'm still a long way away from your level, May.

Keep training and you'll get there.

Experience is what helped me win two ribbons in a row.

So the second victory is the key?

Yup, once you've got a couple of ribbons

winning is pretty easy.

[Drew chuckling]

Huh?

[laughing]

What? What's so funny, Drew?

Nothing.

Look, if you've got something to say to me

then why don't you just say it!

- I don't. - Well, what do you know?

It looks like you're worried that you can't beat me.

'With my third ribbon today'

I might make it to the Grand Festival before you do!

I'm going to give you just one little bit of advice.

Huh?

Forget what you've won May

and concentrate on the future.

And what's that supposed to mean?

Ladies and gentlemen, the final entry in the first round.

Let's have a warm welcome for Drew!

[crowd cheering]

Drew, we love you!

Win the ribbon for us, Drew!

Drew, over here!

He's the reason the MFP come to these contests.

Wow, he's more popular than I realized.

Let's go, Roselia.

Petal Dance!

Incredible, instead of a Pokémon emerging from his Poké Ball

Drew's produced an expl*si*n of flower petals.

'I've never seen anything like it!'

'Thousands of petals are raining down on the crowd.'

That is beautifully unique.

And uniquely beautiful.

[SATISFIED]

And now from out of the flower petals Roselia appears!

'What a magical, glorious arrival to the stage.'

Drew is incredible. He's such an amazing performer.

Plus, he's so cute!

[gasps]

Drew is absolutely amazing, isn't he, May?

[thinking] Spare me.

Ready for another one, Meowth?

Yep, this one's all done.

Hold it right there!

Huh?

Huh? This is terrible workmanship.

Did you sew it with your feet?

Do them over again.

- All of them? - Yes!

How am I supposed to over-charge for under-quality?

Same way we always have?

[AGREEMENT]

Time to announce the finalists from the primary round.

'The judges decisions are in and the four who go on will be'

'Drew! May!'

'Sonny! And Savannah!'

'There they are.'

We made it! Way to go, Savannah!

You too, May! I'm really happy for you!

MAY 'Oh, I was never really too concerned about it.'

So far so good!

Yes, both Drew and Savannah!

This is so exciting.

That's great, May made it into the second round.

Yeah.

Now we just have to see who ends up facing who.

Alright, everyone, the computer will now select the pairings

for the second-round battles.

[gasping]

[SHOCKED]

I can't believe May has to go up against Savannah.

Oh, that's not fair.

I never expected this to happen.

Oh, it's okay, don't worry about it!

Huh?

No matter who you're facing

you still have to give it everything you have.

Anything less would be an insult to your opponent.

Really? So we won't try to take it easy on each other?

I'm glad you said so 'cause I was worrying about that a lot.

But you have to remember what works for a Gym battle

might not work for a contest battle.

I have a special skill for contests.

Oh, tell me, May.

Oh, okay, since you're a friend.

Good job, May.

Thanks. Oh, you're all here.

Congratulations!

You and your Beautifly were really in sync.

[chuckles] Way to go, mom!

Thank you. I could never have done it without everyone's help.

So, May, are you sure you're the one

who should give her advice on battling?

Yes, as a matter of fact, I'm very sure.

Savannah, if you need battle advice

you should probably ask me.

What are you talking about?

Contest battles are much more complicated than Gym battles.

You've got a lot of nerve trying to butt in, Ash.

I really wouldn't listen to him if I were you.

Mom, I don't see why you need advice from anyone.

Go out and battle the way you always do.

Maybe you're right.

So are you going to use your Bulbasaur

in the second round, May?

Yes and we're going to make it the best debut battle ever.

May, I had an idea about something you

can do with Bulbasaur when you--

Save it! I don't want any help from you, Ash.

'Bulbasaur is my Pokémon and I know what's best for it.'

Mind your own business! Do you think you can handle that?

May, I was just trying to help.

- No, thanks! - Hmm..

- Hm. - Hmm.

Don't worry about her, Bulbasaur

she's going to be okay.

PIKACHU/BULBASAUR [OPTIMISTIC]/[RELIEVED]

There. Why are these down here?

Don't you think we've made enough of them now?

We could decorate the whole Hoenn Region.

No, sew until your fingers fall off!

These things will make us rich!

Think about that big mansion!

- With a big bed. - And a long nap.

[AGREEMENT]

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time.

Second Round Contest Battles will now get underway.

'The time limit is five minutes.'

'Each coordinator will try to take as many points'

'from the opponent as possible'

'striving to use the most beautiful attacks.'

'In addition, Grand Festival rules require that'

'all Pokémon be different than those that were'

'used in the first round.'

Now, let our contest begin with Sonny and Drew!

Let's go, Girafarig!

[EXCITED]

Masquerain, you're up.

Go!

[EXCITED]

Oh, wow, it's a Masquerain!

That must be Drew's new Pokémon!

The two of them look just perfect together!

Girafarig, use Iron Tail, now!

[IRON TAIL MOVE]

Let's see how Drew handles that attack!

Dodge and use Bubble!

[DODGING]/[BUBBLE MOVE]

Masquerain spins away and beautifully

displays its feathers.

'Sonny's points drop ten percent!'

Why'd it sh**t bubbles at the ceiling?

Use Ice Beam!

[ICE BEAM MOVE]

Now Masquerain has used Ice Beam

to freeze the bubbles in mid-air!

'They're certainly beautiful

'but what's Drew planning to do with them?'

Now, Hidden Power, go!

[HIDDEN POWER MOVE]

[PAINED]

[gasping]

[STUNNED]

Oh, my Girafarig!

[buzzer beeps]

Girafarig is out of the battle!

'Masquerain's combination of Bubble Attack, Ice Beam'

'and Hidden Power has really done the job.'

'And so with a dazzling display of strength and beauty'

'Drew advances to the final stage!'

Yay, awesome!

That was fantastic!

You're the best, Drew!

Wow, I can only dream I'll be that good someday.

Yeah, well, now it's my turn.

VIVIAN 'For our second matchup in Round Two'

'it will be May versus Savannah!'

Friend or not, I'm going to win. Now, let's do it, Bulbasaur.

Got to settle down, try to stay calm.

I'm counting on you, Lairon!

[CONFIDENT]

Bulbasaur, let's go!

[EAGER]

[INTIMIDATED]

[crowd cheering]

[INTIMIDATED]

Bulbasaur!

Wait. Something strange is going on with Bulbasaur.

Hey, wonder what's wrong.

[CONFUSED]

I have a feeling seeing this big crowd

may have Bulbasaur freaked out.

No way, really?

Bulbasaur, it's show time. What's wrong with you?

[OVERWHELMED]

Well, I was afraid

that something like this was gonna happen.

How'd you know?

'Cause while we were in the waiting room

all May's anger and arguing with you

really upset Bulbasaur, but she didn't even notice it.

Guess she only cares about her winning streak.

Come on, Bulbasaur!

We know you can do it!

You have to get moving or we don't have a chance.

[OVERWHELMED]

So, what's the matter, Bulbasaur?

[DETERMINED]

Oh, no, May.

You told me no matter who you're facing

you battle with everything you have or it's an insult.

Lairon, Take Down!

[TAKE DOWN MOVE]

Bulbasaur, dodge it now!

[OVERWHELMED]

Don't just sit there!

It's not getting up!

[ALARMED]

You gotta dodge it, Bulbasaur!

That won't help, it's got stage fright really bad.

I'm afraid it's going to get hit pretty hard.

Bulbasaur!

[TAKE DOWN MOVE]

[PAINED]

It's a direct hit for Lairon and a loss of points for May.

Bulbasaur, can you get up?

[STRUGGLING]

Alright, now let's counter attack

and show 'em what you're made of!

[DETERMINED]

Use Vine Whip!

[VINE WHIP MOVE]

Just stay put, Lairon!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[DISTRESSED]

What's this? Lairon didn't try to dodge Vine Whip!

'What's going on here?'

Now, throw Lairon with all your might!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Send Shock Wave, now!

[SHOCK WAVE MOVE]

[PAINED]

So that's it.

Who'd have expected Lairon to use electric attacks?

Yeah, alright!

But Bulbasaur's a grass type

so how could electric attacks have any effect against it?

Just wait, you'll see in a second.

'That's the whole reason why Lairon didn't dodge Vine Whip.'

[PAINED]

Bulbasaur, you've got to get up!

[STRUGGLING]

It's paralyzed for real this time.

But Shock Wave doesn't paralyze an opponent, it only stuns them.

- Unless there's contact. - What?

That's right, since the two of them were directly connected

by Bulbasaur's Vine Whip

then the attack had a much greater effect.

That was another one of my ideas for mom.

I've got to hand it to her, that attack was beautiful

and effective, just like Sandra said it would be.

Come on! Don't give up!

[STRUGGLING]

It's obvious Bulbasaur's taken a lot of damage.

'Will May be able to regroup in time?'

Metal Claw, Lairon, go!

[METAL CLAW MOVE]

[PAINED]

Bulbasaur!

[buzzer beeps]

Bulbasaur is out of the battle!

And Savannah continues on to the final round.

Hey, wait, I'm not done fighting!

- Yes, you are! - Huh?

Where's your concern for your Pokémon's health, May?

That is a coordinator's

number one priority, not winning.

By now you should know that.

[instrumental music]

[whimpering]

Bulbasaur, are you alright?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

I'm sorry and ashamed.

[COMPASSIONATE]/[EXCITED]

Hmm, Pikachu?

Why are you sitting over here?

Oh, hi. I don't know.

The final round's going to be starting up soon.

Want to come inside and watch it with me?

No, thanks.

You know, every Trainer gets carried away

with wanting to win sometimes.

- They do? - It's no big deal.

But it's so embarrassing.

You were right, the way you and I battle is different.

But whether it's a Gym battle or a contest battle

you and your Pokémon always have to be united.

That's one thing that's always going to be the same.

You're right. I know.

So how did I manage to forget something as important as that?

Well, you'll remember it next time.

Yeah.

And then when you know you

and your Pokémon are totally in sync

you'll both start going after

that victory with even more power.

[EMPHATIC]

- Think so? - 'I know so!'

Wow, thank you, Ash.

Lairon! Metal Claw!

[METAL CLAW MOVE]

Use Hidden Power again!

[HIDDEN POWER MOVE]

[PAINED]

Lairon!

Hidden Power hits the target!

'With only seconds left, will Savannah make a comeback?'

Ah, who am I rooting for?

It's all very confusing!

Keep fighting, both of you!

Go Lairon, Shock Wave!

[SHOCK WAVE MOVE]

Time has just run out on Savannah and Lairon.

'The winner of the Rubello Town R contest is Drew!'

[crowd cheering]

[chuckling]

Huh?

Huh!

[sighs] Well, we tried.

And you were fantastic, Lairon.

[TOUCHED]

- Savannah? - Huh?

That was a great battle.

You're very sweet, Drew.

No fair. Savannah!

VIVIAN To our winners, Drew and Masquerain

we present the Rubello Ribbon. Congratulations!

'That'll do it for us here at the Rubello Town Contest'

'where Drew picks up his fourth ribbon.'

He's now just one step away from

qualifying for the Grand Festival.

Thank you and farewell.

JESSIE 'Ladies and gentlemen'

get your genuine imitation souvenir ribbons

while they last.

Step right up!

You won't find them anywhere else.

Get 'em quick before they're all gone.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Come on!

Why aren't these awful things selling?

WOMAN 'Can you help me with a ribbon?'

I can! How many would you like?

Actually, it's about the ribbon I bought earlier.

As you can see, it's much too big, so

I'd like to return it and get my money back please.

No, it was our only sale!

- Uh, figures. - Uh..

I tell you, retail's brutal.

[AGREEMENT]

You got to admit, Drew was pretty incredible today.

Mm-hm.

Too bad that you had to find out the hard way.

I suppose. Just the same, I had a lot of fun.

But aren't you bummed out that you didn't win, mom?

Of course, I would have loved that ribbon.

But then, I didn't want it so much that I would take

for granted the one ribbon that I already have.

It always reminds me of my very first victory.

This ribbon is proof of how well my Pokémon did.

'How Flareon and Lairon and I worked together.'

And now, I'm happy just thinking about that perfect day!

Not whether I win or lose this time.

You're right, these ribbons are proof

of how well my Pokémon did.

And now..

'...I'm never going to take them for granted anymore.'

Hmm.

Hey, Savannah, I really hope

we meet up again someday in another contest.

Oh, yes, May, I look forward to that. Thanks!

Looks like you got yourself another rival, May.

That's what makes training fun.

Yeah, just keep giving it a hundred percent.

MAY/SAVANNAH Of course!

I'm not sure about that hundred percent.

SAVANNAH/MAY Huh?

Got to save time for all that housework, right, mom?

Uh! Actually, that's what daughters are for.

[laughing]

NARRATOR As May's Contest experience

draws to a close

she discovers that even a defeat

can be a learning experience.

So, as our heroes continue their journey

they'll keep this lesson in their hearts forever.

♪ I will carry on ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will last forever ♪

♪ And this dream will never die ♪

♪ We will rise to meet the challenge every time ♪

♪ Advanced Challenge ♪

♪ Yeah this dream keeps us together ♪

♪ This shows that you and I ♪

♪ Will be the best that the world's ever seen ♪

♪ 'Cause we always will follow this dream ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪