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'''All Things Bright and Beautifly!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！アゲハントの華麗なバトル！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Agehunt|Beautifly}}'s Magnificent Battle!!'') is the 13th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 287th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 20, 2003 and in the United States on December 27, 2003.  
* {{BMGf|4349|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''All Things Bright and Beautifly!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！アゲハントの華麗なバトル！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Agehunt|Beautifly}}'s Magnificent Battle!!'') is the 13th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 287th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 20, 2003, and in the United States on December 27, 2003.  
 
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at Rustboro Hall, a [[Contest Hall]] located just outside of [[Rustboro City]], where they find various {{pkmn|Trainer}}s preparing for some sort of event. Almost as they arrive, however, a {{p|Beautifly}} lands on {{an|May}}'s head. After being introduced to its trainer, [[Janet]], and her partner [[Chaz]] and his {{p|Venomoth}}, they learn that they are preparing for a [[Pokémon Contest]] to be held there. Inspired by the different form of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} competition, Ash, May, and {{an|Brock}} all decide to enter in the contest, but all three are denied entry as [[Jessie]] (after renewing her expired [[Contest Pass]]) had grabbed the last entry in the limited-entry contest.  However, all three are given contest passes so that they can watch the event, and Janet invites [[Max]] and May to be her assistants for her appeal with Beautifly. Jessie enters the contest, having only recently learned that people can become famous by winning Pokémon Contests, with the intention that if she wins, she may get her own fan club in the process, which could garner an increased membership in Team Rocket.
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<i>Rustboro City is on the horizon, but they're not there yet. Ash, Brock, Max and May have just arrived at a Contest Hall. Janet and Chaz, two experienced Pokémon Coordinators, teach the gang all about Contests. Pokémon Contests are different from battles in that it's not the strength of the attack that matters, but the beauty of its execution. Winners get ribbons instead of badges. The gang decides that they want to try entering today's contest, but they're too late. All is not lost, however, because Chaz offers to teach Pikachu the Iron Tail attack. And Janet lets May assist her with during the contest. During the contest, Chaz and Janet both perform really well and make it to the final round. In the end, Janet's Beautifly steals the show! May is really impressed and she's determined to one day enter a contest herself.</i>
 
==Plot==
The group arrives at [[Contest Hall|Rustboro Hall]]. {{Ash}} remarks that he is pumped for his upcoming [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, but [[Max]] informs him that the [[Rustboro Gym]] is still a day of walking away. Ash comments that it does not seem like anybody is {{pkmn|training}} for a {{pkmn|battle}} and [[Max]] assumes they must be preparing for an upcoming [[Pokémon Contest]]. Suddenly, a {{p|Beautifly}} lands on {{an|May}}'s face before re-positioning itself on her head. May tosses and turns to get the Pokémon off her. Soon its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Janet]], comes rushing towards the group to apologize, accompanied by her friend {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Venomoth}}. However, {{an|Brock}} is instantly enchanted by the woman’s beauty and begins flirting with her, only to have Beautifly land on his head. Janet orders Beautifly to stop landing on people. Max asks if they are practicing for the Pokémon Contest and Janet confirms, saying that Beautifly got scared amidst a training session. Chaz further explains that his Venomoth's {{m|Whirlwind}} was far too strong and it scared away Beautifly and deems the attack a complete failure.
 
Ash is confused to hear Chaz refer to a powerful attack as a failure. Chaz explains that a [[Contest Battle]] differs from a regular battle, with Janet adding that it is not the raw power that matters, but the beauty of the attack. She says that as [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s they train Pokémon to execute an attack in such a way that it increases its visual appeal. May mentions that she has heard of Pokémon Contests before and asks if the winner of these competitions is awarded a [[Ribbon]], a question which Janet and Chaz answer by proudly showing the Ribbons they have won. Inspired by the different form of Pokémon competition, Ash, May, and {{an|Brock}} all decide to take part in the Rustboro Contest, but all three are denied entry as [[Jessie]], after renewing her expired [[Contest Pass]], grabbed the last remaining spot in the limited-entry convention, though they are still able to receive their own Contest Passes so they can enter the arena.
 
May is disappointed that she will not be able to participate, so Max suggests that she assists Janet or Chaz during the competition, and Janet agrees. Meanwhile, Brock learns from Chaz that Coordinators keep their Pokémon looking good by feeding them [[Pokéblock]]s, nutritious snacks made from {{Berries}}. Max comments that Janet's Pokéblocks must be the reason why Beautifly's wings are so beautiful and Janet thanks him for the compliment. After that, Chaz asks if the group is heading to Rustboro City for a Gym battle and Ash and May confirm it. Ash comments that he plans on using {{AP|Pikachu}}. Chaz and Janet explain that he might face some difficulties since the Rustboro Gym is a {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]]. Max informs May that she and {{TP|May|Torchic}} will have trouble as well, but Chaz offers to teach Pikachu and Torchic an attack that would be effective against Rock Pokémon. Ash gladly accepts the offer, but May declines, still not sold on the idea of {{pkmn|journey}}ing across [[Hoenn]] challenging [[Gym Leader]]s. Chaz sends out his {{p|Sentret}} to show Ash and Pikachu the {{type|Steel}} {{m|Iron Tail}} attack, which can deal a lot of [[damage]] to Rock-type Pokémon.
 
Meanwhile, Jessie is reading a book hoping to learn how to win battles with stylish attacks. {{MTR}} asks why she wants to learn about that and she explains that she found out that people can become famous by winning Pokémon Contests. She adds that her new celebrity status may result in recruiting new [[Team Rocket]] members.


Meanwhile, Brock learns of the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s conditioning of their Pokémon using [[Pokéblock]]s from Chaz, but when Ash tells Janet and Chaz of his intention to challenge the [[Rustboro Gym]] with {{AP|Pikachu}}, he is told that as the first Gym is a {{type2|Rock}} Gym, Pikachu will have difficulty in the [[Gym]] [[Pokémon battle|Battle]], as with May and her {{TP|May|Torchic}}.  Chaz offers to teach the two an attack that will help in the upcoming battle, for which May politely declines, wanting to help Janet instead. Chaz uses his {{p|Sentret}} to show Ash and Pikachu the {{m|Iron Tail}} attack, which could do well against Rock-type Pokémon.  As Pikachu is training to lean Iron Tail (with the assistance of {{AP|Taillow}} and {{AP|Treecko}} by knocking berries and twigs to Pikachu so that it could be deflected with Pikachu's tail), the contest begins.  As the unnamed contest host explains, the contest consists of an [[appeals round]], and the top scorers from the round, as determined by a judging panel, move on to a [[battle round]]. The winner of the battle round wins the contest, and earns a [[ribbon]].  A coordinator with five ribbons from various regional contests may participate in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] as a top coordinator, similar to how eight Gym Badges may be used to participate in the [[Hoenn League]].
The Rustboro City Pokémon Contest gets underway as the [[Contest announcer|announcer]] introduces the panel of judges, formed by the Director of the {{pkmn|Activities Committee|Contest Committee}}, [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]]; the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|President]] of the {{pkmn|Fan Club|Pokémon Enthusiasts Club}}, [[Mr. Sukizo]]; and the [[Pokémon Center lady|operator]] of the local [[Pokémon Center]], [[Nurse Joy]]. He also displays the prize that will be given to the winning Coordinator, the Rustboro Ribbon, and states that any Coordinator who wins five Contest Ribbons may enter the [[Grand Festival]], similar to how eight [[Badge]]s may be used to enter the [[Pokémon League Conference]].


Ash, busy training, nearly misses out on Venomoth's appeal, where it uses {{m|Confusion}} to psychically pour tea from a teapot, but manages to enter the contest hall in time for Janet's appeal. Janet begins her appeal by using {{m|Flash}}, following up with breaking plates thrown by May and Max using {{m|String Shot}} and using {{m|Hidden Power}} to reflect light on them.  Her appeals earn her a perfect 30.0 score, eclipsing Venomoth's 29.5.  The appeal round ends with Jessie (as "Mademoiselle Jessica") using {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} to appeal, but she quickly earns the audience's ire when it is commanded to use attacks that it cannot learn - {{m|Sacred Fire}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}, {{m|Luster Purge}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and so forth. When {{MTR}} advises Jessie to appeal with {{m|Poison Tail}}, Seviper uses it to launch Jessie out of the contest hall.  Jessie's appeal - or lack thereof - earns her a zero.
Backstage, May is amazed by the Pokémon Contest environment as Janet explains to her how the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] works. She reveals that first impressions are really important and that the judges will use criteria such as the level of cooperation between a Coordinator and Pokémon to evaluate each performance and assign points to the contestants. May is very impressed by everything she is learning and realizes how fascinating Pokémon truly are. Meanwhile, outside the Contest Hall, Ash and Pikachu are trying to perfect Iron Tail and this causes them to miss Chaz's performance, during which Chaz commanded his Venomoth to use {{m|Confusion}} to psychically pour tea from a teapot, earning 29.5 from the judges.


The battle round ends with Venomoth and Beautifly squaring off in the final, while Ash and company are explained about the details of the contest battle.  Venomoth begins the contest battle using {{m|Stun Spore}}, with Beautifly countering with {{m|Gust}}, causing Venomoth to lose more points. Beautifly eventually takes the upper hand despite Venomoth's Confusion dealing more damage compared to Beautifly's Hidden Power, thanks to a {{m|Morning Sun}} that went unopposed.  When time expires, Beautifly takes the victory for Janet, earning her her third ribbon. However, at the end of the battle they are congratulated by a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] {{TRT}}, who manage to distract both Chaz and Janet with a bouquet with a hidden smoke bomb long enough to capture both Venomoth and Beautifly in bug-catching nets. Ash attempts to counter Team Rocket with Pikachu and Iron Tail, but the move fails. May, however, has Torchic {{m|tackle}} Seviper before using {{m|Ember}} to free Venomoth and Beautifly, and the two combined Gust attacks used by the freed Pokémon send Team Rocket flying.
Ash arrives in the Contest Hall in time for Janet's performance, which begins with Beautifly using {{m|Flash}} and then uses {{m|String Shot}} to shatter some plates that were thrown by May and Max. The performance ends with a {{m|Hidden Power}} to create a glittering shower effect over the crowd, scoring Janet a perfect 30.0 points. The last contestant in the Appeals Round is Jessie, who is competing under the alias of "Mademoiselle Jessica" and using her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Her presentation turns out to be a fiasco as she commands Seviper to use a variety of moves that it cannot learn, such as {{m|Sacred Fire}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}, and {{m|Luster Purge}}. The crowd begins to boo and the judges are looking bored. {{MTR}} advises Mademoiselle Jessica to call for a {{m|Poison Tail}} attack, but Seviper uses it to launch Mademoiselle Jessica out of the Contest Hall. Her appeal - or lack thereof - earns her a grand total of zero. The announcer apologizes for Mademoiselle Jessica's lackluster performance and reveals the four highest-scoring Coordinators moving on to the Battle Round, which includes Janet and Chaz. Outside, Jessie, who is still in her disguise, apologetically hugs her Seviper and declares that its Poison Tail was incredible. Meowth announces his latest scheme, to steal the Pokémon belonging to the winning Coordinator. Jessie is thrilled by the idea, admitting that she was just about to mention it herself.  


At the end of it all, May, continually awestruck by the contest environment, makes it her goal to enter and win in her own contest, while Ash continues to perfect Iron Tail in preparation for the next Gym challenge.
Back in the Contest Hall, Janet and Chaz are about to face off in the finals. The battle begins with Venomoth using {{m|Stun Spore}}, which Beautifly counters with Gust. Both Coordinators lose points, but Chaz loses a little bit more than Janet. Max explains that although Venomoth's Stun Spore worked at first, it was blown black by Beautifly's Gust. He adds that Gust was worth more points because the judges evaluate more than just the attack, they also take into account the way a Pokémon defends itself. Brock concludes that in a Contest Battle both sides must work to reduce each other's points and the one with the most points left at the end of the five-minute time limit wins. He comments that this {{cat|Battle variations|variation of Pokémon battling}} is something they have never seen before and May agrees, still mesmerized by the competition. The battle wages on, as Beautifly eventually gets the upper hand after a well-controlled {{m|Hidden Power}} hits its mark. Venomoth's scores a direct hit with {{m|Psybeam}}, causing Janet to lose a large number of points. Beautifly returns to the air once again thanks to a {{m|Morning Sun}}, and the dazzling light show leads to Chaz losing some more points. May is also impressed and wishes she could enter a Pokémon Contest and battle just like Janet and her Beautifly. When time runs out, the announcer calls attention to the scoreboard, which shows Janet to be just ahead of Chaz on points. With that, Janet is declared the winner of the Rustboro Contest.
[[File:Janet Rustboro Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Janet receiving the Rustboro Ribbon]]
Before Janet can be awarded the Ribbon, a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] {{TRT}} appears saying they are there as part of a congratulatory committee. The trio of crooks manages to distract Janet and Chaz with a bouquet containing a hidden smoke bomb. When the smoke clears, the Rocket trio remove their disguises and recites their {{motto}} with both Beautifly and Venomoth captured in bug-catching nets. Ash and {{ashfr}} stand up out of their seats. When Jessie sends out Seviper, Ash commands Pikachu to use Iron Tail, but the [[move]] fails. May, however, has Torchic ram into Seviper before using {{m|Ember}} to free Beautifly and Venomoth, and the two {{type|Bug}} Pokémon combine their Gust attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. When all is resolved, Mr. Contesta awards Janet with the prestigious Rustboro Ribbon, her third Contest Ribbon overall. May asks to see the Ribbon and assures Janet that she will enter a Pokémon Contest someday and win herself a Ribbon.
 
Janet and Chaz wish May and Ash good luck in their future endeavors as the Rustboro City Pokémon Contest comes to a close. As it turns out, the Pokémon Contest was just as eventful for Ash and May as it was for Janet and Chaz. May will be leaving the Contest Hall having learned more about the charms of Pokémon, while Ash has learned a new attack for Pikachu, which will come in handy during [[AG016|his next Gym challenge]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]] and {{an|Brock}} go to their first [[Pokémon Contest]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to see a [[Pokémon Contest]] for the first time.
* [[Jessie]] gets her [[Hoenn]] [[Contest Pass]] renewed.
* [[Jessie]] is revealed to own a [[Hoenn]] [[Contest Pass]], which she renews.
* Ash, Brock, Max and May get a Hoenn Contest Pass.
* Ash, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Max]] receive a Hoenn Contest Pass each.
* Ash learns that the [[Rustboro Gym|first Hoenn League Gym]] is a {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]].
* Ash begins to teach {{AP|Pikachu}} {{m|Iron Tail}} in preparation for the Gym {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Jessie competes in the [[Rustboro City]] Pokémon Contest and loses.
* May becomes interested in Pokémon Contests.
* May becomes interested in Pokémon Contests.
* Ash learns that the first [[Rustboro Gym|Hoenn Gym]] is a [[Rock-type]] Gym.
* Ash begins to teach {{an|Pikachu}} {{m|Iron Tail}} in preparation for the Gym Battle.
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
*[[Raoul Contesta]]
====Humans====
*[[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Janet]]
* {{an|Chaz}}
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
=====TV episode debuts=====
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* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Max]]
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Chaz]]
* {{an|Chaz}}
* [[Janet]]
* [[Janet]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* Contest host
* [[Contest announcer]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s (fantasy)
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s (fantasy)
* Audience


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG013.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magcargo}}
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magcargo}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ([[Janet]]'s)
* {{p|Beautifly}} ([[Janet]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Chaz]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{an|Chaz}}'s)
* {{p|Sentret}} ([[Chaz]]'s)
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{an|Chaz}}'s)
* {{p|Jynx}} (Japanese version)
* {{p|Jynx}} (Coordinator's; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Flaaffy}} (debut)
* {{p|Flaaffy}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Persian}}
* {{p|Persian}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Marill}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Slugma}}
* {{p|Slugma}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Elekid}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Poochyena}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Lotad}}
* {{p|Lotad}} (Coordinator's)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The title is a parody of the song "All Things Bright and Beautiful."
[[File:Rustboro Contest Announcer.png|thumb|220px|The announcer]]
* This episode contradicts a lot of what later became canon or frequent about Pokémon Contests.
* The English dub title is a reference to the song "{{wp|All Things Bright and Beautiful}}".
** The Pokémon Contests are called Pokémon Competitions in this episode only.
* This episode contradicts a lot of what later became canon or frequent about [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
** This is the only contest in Hoenn not to be hosted by [[Vivian Meridian|Vivian]].
** The Pokémon Contests are called "Pokémon Competitions" in the English [[dub]] of this episode only.
** [[Sukizo]] wears a different outfit than his usual one, a sweatshirt with a [[Poké Ball]] print on it.
** This is the only Pokémon Contest in [[Hoenn]] not to be [[Contest announcer|hosted]] by [[Vivian Meridian]].
** It is mentioned that when a coordinator has five [[Ribbon]]s they earn the title of [[Top Coordinator]], however it would later be established that only a coordinator who has won a [[Grand Festival]] earns that title.
** [[Mr. Sukizo]] wears a different outfit than his usual one, a sweatshirt with a {{i|Poké Ball}} print on it.
** It is mentioned that when a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} has five [[Ribbon]]s, they earn the title of [[Top Coordinator]]. However, it would later be established that only a Coordinator who has won the [[Grand Festival]] earns that title.
* This episode features the first time one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has used a {{type|Steel}} [[move]].
* This episode marks the only time in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' that {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} is seen participating in a Contest.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s disguises are the same ones they used as stylists in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''.
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* When the series came to [[Prime Video]] in Japan in 2017, the version featured used the updated design of {{p|Jynx}} in its current purple coloration. This version has not been dubbed into English.
 
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AG013 Jynx edit.png|Edited shot of Jynx
AG013 edited scene.png|Edited shot of Jynx
</gallery>


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the dub, the Slugma is heard saying 'Magcargo' instead of 'Slugma'.
* When {{an|May}} says that {{p|Beautifly}} on her is not funny, Beautifly's white face turns gray several times.
* When May recalls what Pokémon Contests are about, the part of her bandanna that is usually filled in with white is left red. The red lining is colored white instead.
** In the same scene, the pattern on May's bandanna has its colors reversed. This also happens when she recalls what Pokémon Contests are about.
* Jessie's expired [[Contest Pass]] (purplish in color) turns to the new Contest Pass (yellowish in color) in one shot when she is registering on a Pokémon Contest.
* When {{an|Brock}} proposes to [[Janet]], the straps on his [[bag]] are colored blue like the rest of the bag instead of black.
* When the group is watching Janet and Chaz's battle, Brock's shirt sleeves are given an orange lining.
* Jessie's expired purple [[Contest Pass]] turns into the new green Contest Pass in one shot when she is registering for a Pokémon Contest.
* While May comments on how she wants to enter a contest someday, the dark blue pattern under her collar is red.
* When Ash opens a door, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail passes through a wall.
* This is yet another episode that states that {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon have a disadvantage against {{type2|Rock}}s. This is likely because every Generation I Rock-type Pokémon, excluding those resurrected from fossils, have {{type2|Ground}} secondary characteristics.
* When the group is watching Janet and {{an|Chaz}}'s {{pkmn|battle}}, Brock's shirt sleeves are given an orange lining.
* When the battle reaches its final minute, May’s shirt collar is missing its navy blue pattern.
* This is yet another episode that states that {{type|Electric}} Pokémon have a disadvantage against {{t|Rock}} types. This is likely because every [[Generation I]] Rock-type Pokémon, excluding those resurrected from [[Fossil]]s, have {{type|Ground}} secondary characteristics.
* After Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} fails, {{Ash}} is missing the spikes in his hair.
* In the English dub, the {{p|Slugma}} is heard saying "{{p|Magcargo}}" instead of its own name.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, when Jessie apologizes to her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, she mistakenly calls {{m|Poison Tail}} ''"Poison Fire"''.
 
<gallery>
File:AG013 Error.png|The miscolored bandanna
File:AG013 Error 2.png|Jessie's Contest Pass's miscoloration
File:AG013 Error 3.png|Brock's miscolored sleeves
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
[[Image:AG013 deleted scene.png|thumb|225px|right|Deleted scene]]
[[File:AG013 deleted scene.png|thumb|220px|Deleted scene]]
* Jynx made an appeal in this contest. However, because Jynx had been animated with [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|black skin instead of purple]], she was cut from the English dub. This was also the last time Jynx appeared in the anime in her original design.
* In the original Japanese version, a Coordinator is shown using a Jynx. However, because Jynx still had [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|black skin instead of purple]], the scene was cut from the English dub. This was also the last time Jynx appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} in her original design.
* The Team Rocket fantasy involving winning a Pokémon Contest was heavily edited (most likely because the grunts in the fantasy were doing a salute similar to the "Heil Hitler" salute of the Nazis).
* The Team Rocket fantasy involving winning a Pokémon Contest was heavily edited (most likely because the grunts in the fantasy were doing a salute [[Pokémon controversy#Perceived Nazi imagery|similar to the "Heil Hitler" salute of the Nazis]]).
* The ellipsis in the ''To be continued'' message was painted away.
* In the original Japanese version, the building for the contest had a sign that said "Pokémon Contest", while in the English dub, it was changed to "Pokémon Competition".
* In the English dub, when [[Jessie]] is asking her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} for moves it can't actually learn, she asks for a {{m|Luster Purge}}. In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian dub, however, she asks for ''Jato d'Água'' (a common name for {{m|Water Gun}} back then). This seems to have been intentional, as the other moves Jessie mentions were directly adapted from their English names, and was probably done to promote a better understanding for Brazilian audiences.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:AG013 original shot.png|Original Japanese version
File:AG013 original shot.png|Original Japanese version
Image:AG013 dub shot.png|Dubbed English version
File:AG013 dub shot.png|Dubbed English version
</gallery>
</gallery>


== In other languages ==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗比賽！狩獵鳳蝶的華麗戰鬥！！|Pokémon Contest! Beautifly's Magnificent Battle!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝華麗比賽！狩獵鳳蝶的華麗戰鬥！！|Pokémon Contest! Beautifly's Magnificent Battle!!}}
|da={{tt|Et Yndefuldt Angreb|A Graceful Move}}
|da={{tt|Et yndefuldt angreb!|A graceful attack!}}
|nl={{tt|Beeldschone Beautifly!|Beautiful Beautifly!}}
|nl={{tt|Beeldschone Beautifly!|Beautiful Beautifly!}}
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|he=זוהר הביוטיפליי{{tt|zohar haBeautifly|Glow of the Beautifly}}
|he=זוהר הביוטיפליי{{tt|zohar haBeautifly|Glow of the Beautifly}}
|it={{tt|Forza e bellezza|Strength and beauty}}
|it={{tt|Forza e bellezza|Strength and beauty}}
|pl={{tt|Wszystko piękne i cudowne!|All things beautiful and marvelous!}}
|no={{tt|Vidunderlige Beautifly!|Wonderful Beautifly!}}
|pl={{tt|Wszystko piękne i cudowne|All things beautiful and marvelous}}
|pt_br={{tt|Tudo Lindo e Brilhante!|Everything Beautiful and Bright!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Tudo Lindo e Brilhante!|Everything Beautiful and Bright!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Um Belo Beautifly|A Beautiful Beautifly}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Um Belo Beautifly|A Beautiful Beautifly}}
|ru={{tt|Изящество и Бьютифлай|Elegance and Beautifly}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Todas las cosas brillantes y hermosas!|All things bright and beautiful}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Todas las cosas brillantes y hermosas!|All things bright and beautiful}}
|es_eu={{tt|El alucinante brillo de Beautifly|Beautifly's dazzling shine}}
|es_eu={{tt|El alucinante brillo de Beautifly|Beautifly's dazzling shine}}
|sv={{tt|Fjärilar i magen!|Butterflies in the stomach!}}
|th={{tt|โปเกมอนคอนเทสต์! การต่อสู้อันงดงามของอาเงฮั้นท์!!|Pokémon Contest! Agehunt's Magnificent Battle!!}}
|ko={{tt|화려한 포켓몬 콘테스트|Fancy Pokémon Contest}}
|hi=एक अनोखा पोकेमोन काँपीदीशन! {{tt|''Ek Anokha Pokemon Competition!''|A Unique Pokémon Competition}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=17663 Pokémon Contest Retcons] thread on BMGf
* [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/pokemon-contest-retcons.17663/ Pokémon Contest Retcons] thread on BMGf


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All Things Bright and Beautifly!
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AG013   EP287
ポケモンコンテスト！アゲハントの華麗なバトル！！
Pokémon Contest! Agehunt's Magnificent Battle!!
First broadcast
Japan February 20, 2003
United States December 27, 2003
English themes
Opening I Wanna Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending そこに空があるから
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard よこた和 Kazu Yokota
Assistant director 大町繁 Shigeru Ōmachi
Animation director 酒井KEI Kei Sakai
Additional credits

All Things Bright and Beautifly! (Japanese: ポケモンコンテスト！アゲハントの華麗なバトル！！ Pokémon Contest! Agehunt's Magnificent Battle!!) is the 13th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 287th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 20, 2003, and in the United States on December 27, 2003.

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Blurb

Rustboro City is on the horizon, but they're not there yet. Ash, Brock, Max and May have just arrived at a Contest Hall. Janet and Chaz, two experienced Pokémon Coordinators, teach the gang all about Contests. Pokémon Contests are different from battles in that it's not the strength of the attack that matters, but the beauty of its execution. Winners get ribbons instead of badges. The gang decides that they want to try entering today's contest, but they're too late. All is not lost, however, because Chaz offers to teach Pikachu the Iron Tail attack. And Janet lets May assist her with during the contest. During the contest, Chaz and Janet both perform really well and make it to the final round. In the end, Janet's Beautifly steals the show! May is really impressed and she's determined to one day enter a contest herself.

Plot

The group arrives at Rustboro Hall. Ash remarks that he is pumped for his upcoming Gym battle, but Max informs him that the Rustboro Gym is still a day of walking away. Ash comments that it does not seem like anybody is training for a battle and Max assumes they must be preparing for an upcoming Pokémon Contest. Suddenly, a Beautifly lands on May's face before re-positioning itself on her head. May tosses and turns to get the Pokémon off her. Soon its Trainer, Janet, comes rushing towards the group to apologize, accompanied by her friend Chaz and his Venomoth. However, Brock is instantly enchanted by the woman’s beauty and begins flirting with her, only to have Beautifly land on his head. Janet orders Beautifly to stop landing on people. Max asks if they are practicing for the Pokémon Contest and Janet confirms, saying that Beautifly got scared amidst a training session. Chaz further explains that his Venomoth's Whirlwind was far too strong and it scared away Beautifly and deems the attack a complete failure.

Ash is confused to hear Chaz refer to a powerful attack as a failure. Chaz explains that a Contest Battle differs from a regular battle, with Janet adding that it is not the raw power that matters, but the beauty of the attack. She says that as Pokémon Coordinators they train Pokémon to execute an attack in such a way that it increases its visual appeal. May mentions that she has heard of Pokémon Contests before and asks if the winner of these competitions is awarded a Ribbon, a question which Janet and Chaz answer by proudly showing the Ribbons they have won. Inspired by the different form of Pokémon competition, Ash, May, and Brock all decide to take part in the Rustboro Contest, but all three are denied entry as Jessie, after renewing her expired Contest Pass, grabbed the last remaining spot in the limited-entry convention, though they are still able to receive their own Contest Passes so they can enter the arena.

May is disappointed that she will not be able to participate, so Max suggests that she assists Janet or Chaz during the competition, and Janet agrees. Meanwhile, Brock learns from Chaz that Coordinators keep their Pokémon looking good by feeding them Pokéblocks, nutritious snacks made from Berries. Max comments that Janet's Pokéblocks must be the reason why Beautifly's wings are so beautiful and Janet thanks him for the compliment. After that, Chaz asks if the group is heading to Rustboro City for a Gym battle and Ash and May confirm it. Ash comments that he plans on using Pikachu. Chaz and Janet explain that he might face some difficulties since the Rustboro Gym is a Rock-type Gym. Max informs May that she and Torchic will have trouble as well, but Chaz offers to teach Pikachu and Torchic an attack that would be effective against Rock Pokémon. Ash gladly accepts the offer, but May declines, still not sold on the idea of journeying across Hoenn challenging Gym Leaders. Chaz sends out his Sentret to show Ash and Pikachu the Steel-type Iron Tail attack, which can deal a lot of damage to Rock-type Pokémon.

Meanwhile, Jessie is reading a book hoping to learn how to win battles with stylish attacks. Meowth asks why she wants to learn about that and she explains that she found out that people can become famous by winning Pokémon Contests. She adds that her new celebrity status may result in recruiting new Team Rocket members.

The Rustboro City Pokémon Contest gets underway as the announcer introduces the panel of judges, formed by the Director of the Contest Committee, Mr. Contesta; the President of the Pokémon Enthusiasts Club, Mr. Sukizo; and the operator of the local Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy. He also displays the prize that will be given to the winning Coordinator, the Rustboro Ribbon, and states that any Coordinator who wins five Contest Ribbons may enter the Grand Festival, similar to how eight Badges may be used to enter the Pokémon League Conference.

Backstage, May is amazed by the Pokémon Contest environment as Janet explains to her how the Appeals Round works. She reveals that first impressions are really important and that the judges will use criteria such as the level of cooperation between a Coordinator and Pokémon to evaluate each performance and assign points to the contestants. May is very impressed by everything she is learning and realizes how fascinating Pokémon truly are. Meanwhile, outside the Contest Hall, Ash and Pikachu are trying to perfect Iron Tail and this causes them to miss Chaz's performance, during which Chaz commanded his Venomoth to use Confusion to psychically pour tea from a teapot, earning 29.5 from the judges.

Ash arrives in the Contest Hall in time for Janet's performance, which begins with Beautifly using Flash and then uses String Shot to shatter some plates that were thrown by May and Max. The performance ends with a Hidden Power to create a glittering shower effect over the crowd, scoring Janet a perfect 30.0 points. The last contestant in the Appeals Round is Jessie, who is competing under the alias of "Mademoiselle Jessica" and using her Seviper. Her presentation turns out to be a fiasco as she commands Seviper to use a variety of moves that it cannot learn, such as Sacred Fire, Blaze Kick, and Luster Purge. The crowd begins to boo and the judges are looking bored. Meowth advises Mademoiselle Jessica to call for a Poison Tail attack, but Seviper uses it to launch Mademoiselle Jessica out of the Contest Hall. Her appeal - or lack thereof - earns her a grand total of zero. The announcer apologizes for Mademoiselle Jessica's lackluster performance and reveals the four highest-scoring Coordinators moving on to the Battle Round, which includes Janet and Chaz. Outside, Jessie, who is still in her disguise, apologetically hugs her Seviper and declares that its Poison Tail was incredible. Meowth announces his latest scheme, to steal the Pokémon belonging to the winning Coordinator. Jessie is thrilled by the idea, admitting that she was just about to mention it herself.

Back in the Contest Hall, Janet and Chaz are about to face off in the finals. The battle begins with Venomoth using Stun Spore, which Beautifly counters with Gust. Both Coordinators lose points, but Chaz loses a little bit more than Janet. Max explains that although Venomoth's Stun Spore worked at first, it was blown black by Beautifly's Gust. He adds that Gust was worth more points because the judges evaluate more than just the attack, they also take into account the way a Pokémon defends itself. Brock concludes that in a Contest Battle both sides must work to reduce each other's points and the one with the most points left at the end of the five-minute time limit wins. He comments that this variation of Pokémon battling is something they have never seen before and May agrees, still mesmerized by the competition. The battle wages on, as Beautifly eventually gets the upper hand after a well-controlled Hidden Power hits its mark. Venomoth's scores a direct hit with Psybeam, causing Janet to lose a large number of points. Beautifly returns to the air once again thanks to a Morning Sun, and the dazzling light show leads to Chaz losing some more points. May is also impressed and wishes she could enter a Pokémon Contest and battle just like Janet and her Beautifly. When time runs out, the announcer calls attention to the scoreboard, which shows Janet to be just ahead of Chaz on points. With that, Janet is declared the winner of the Rustboro Contest.

Janet receiving the Rustboro Ribbon

Before Janet can be awarded the Ribbon, a disguised Team Rocket appears saying they are there as part of a congratulatory committee. The trio of crooks manages to distract Janet and Chaz with a bouquet containing a hidden smoke bomb. When the smoke clears, the Rocket trio remove their disguises and recites their motto with both Beautifly and Venomoth captured in bug-catching nets. Ash and his friends stand up out of their seats. When Jessie sends out Seviper, Ash commands Pikachu to use Iron Tail, but the move fails. May, however, has Torchic ram into Seviper before using Ember to free Beautifly and Venomoth, and the two Bug-type Pokémon combine their Gust attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. When all is resolved, Mr. Contesta awards Janet with the prestigious Rustboro Ribbon, her third Contest Ribbon overall. May asks to see the Ribbon and assures Janet that she will enter a Pokémon Contest someday and win herself a Ribbon.

Janet and Chaz wish May and Ash good luck in their future endeavors as the Rustboro City Pokémon Contest comes to a close. As it turns out, the Pokémon Contest was just as eventful for Ash and May as it was for Janet and Chaz. May will be leaving the Contest Hall having learned more about the charms of Pokémon, while Ash has learned a new attack for Pikachu, which will come in handy during his next Gym challenge.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Magcargo

Trivia

The announcer
  • Edited shot of Jynx

    Edited shot of Jynx

  • Edited shot of Jynx

    Edited shot of Jynx

Errors

  • When May says that Beautifly on her is not funny, Beautifly's white face turns gray several times.
    • In the same scene, the pattern on May's bandanna has its colors reversed. This also happens when she recalls what Pokémon Contests are about.
  • When Brock proposes to Janet, the straps on his bag are colored blue like the rest of the bag instead of black.
  • Jessie's expired purple Contest Pass turns into the new green Contest Pass in one shot when she is registering for a Pokémon Contest.
  • When Ash opens a door, Pikachu's tail passes through a wall.
  • When the group is watching Janet and Chaz's battle, Brock's shirt sleeves are given an orange lining.
  • When the battle reaches its final minute, May’s shirt collar is missing its navy blue pattern.
  • This is yet another episode that states that Electric-type Pokémon have a disadvantage against Rock types. This is likely because every Generation I Rock-type Pokémon, excluding those resurrected from Fossils, have Ground-type secondary characteristics.
  • After Pikachu's Iron Tail fails, Ash is missing the spikes in his hair.
  • In the English dub, the Slugma is heard saying "Magcargo" instead of its own name.
  • In the Polish dub, when Jessie apologizes to her Seviper, she mistakenly calls Poison Tail "Poison Fire".
  • The miscolored bandanna

    The miscolored bandanna

  • Jessie's Contest Pass's miscoloration

    Jessie's Contest Pass's miscoloration

  • Brock's miscolored sleeves

    Brock's miscolored sleeves

Dub edits

Deleted scene
  • In the original Japanese version, a Coordinator is shown using a Jynx. However, because Jynx still had black skin instead of purple, the scene was cut from the English dub. This was also the last time Jynx appeared in the anime in her original design.
  • The Team Rocket fantasy involving winning a Pokémon Contest was heavily edited (most likely because the grunts in the fantasy were doing a salute similar to the "Heil Hitler" salute of the Nazis).
  • The ellipsis in the To be continued message was painted away.
  • In the original Japanese version, the building for the contest had a sign that said "Pokémon Contest", while in the English dub, it was changed to "Pokémon Competition".
  • In the English dub, when Jessie is asking her Seviper for moves it can't actually learn, she asks for a Luster Purge. In the Brazilian dub, however, she asks for Jato d'Água (a common name for Water Gun back then). This seems to have been intentional, as the other moves Jessie mentions were directly adapted from their English names, and was probably done to promote a better understanding for Brazilian audiences.
  • Original Japanese version

    Original Japanese version

  • Dubbed English version

    Dubbed English version

In other languages


External links


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