Pokemon Episode 353 - Cruisin’ for a Losin’
Advanced Challenge
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| 354 | 351 | "Cruisin' for a Losin'" (Pokémon Contest! Ruibosu Tournament!!) "Pokemon Kontesuto! Ruibosu Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ルイボス大会!!) | May 27, 2004 | May 14, 2005 |
| May's Bulbasaur losses when battling Samantha's Lairon. After that, Drew beats Samantha and earns the contest ribbon. (Or) It’s Contest Day in Rubello Town and May is as determined as ever to win, and with her victories in Fallabor and Verdanturf Town she is extremely confident. After May uses Beautifly in the Appeal rounds (participants are allowed to use different Pokemon for the Appeal and the Battle Rounds), she easily passes the qualifiers with Drew and Savannah. However, as she prepares for the Battle Rounds against Lairon, Ash warns her that Bulbasaur might not be ready, since it’s never actually been in a battle before but May is confident in it’s abilities, but is she being a bit overconfident, especially since the winner of the match will face Drew and his Masquerain in the final… | ||||
