May finally reaches the Fallarbor Pokémon contest, but her hopes are initially dampened when a mysterious, redheaded trainer bearing a strong resemblance to a certain member of Team Rocket steals the show with a nearly flawless performance. When Brock's hunch that this contestant's performance isn't all above board proves true, Jessie shows her true colors, opting to face Ash and friends in outright Pokémon battle. Team Rocket is quickly defeated, but for May the true challenge is just beginning, as she moves on to the next stage, hoping to somehow earn her first Pokémon Contest victory ribbon while facing a host of seasoned adversaries.