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Recap / Pokemon S 18 E 11 Showcase Debut

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  • Book Ends: The beginning and end of the episode are at the Pokemon Center, with Serena showing something off.
  • Chekhov's Gun: The Ribbon Ash won and then gave to Serena in the previous episode is now a centerpiece of Serena's new outfit.
  • Epic Fail: Jessie's first showcase. Not only does she not make it past the appeal round, she gets only two votes (from James and Meowth).
  • Foreshadowing: When Serena's dressing up Fennekin, the bow is a bit too long. Fennekin ends up tripping on it on the catwalk.
  • Gotta Catch Them All: Princess Keys, the MacGuffin that Serena has to collect not unlike the badges or Ribbons of previous sagas, are introduced here. And now certain parts of Serena's ending theme are starting to make sense.
  • Important Haircut: Serena cuts her hair and changes clothes after losing her first Performance.
  • Stepford Smiler: Clemont can tell something's off with Serena's positive attitude after her heartbreaking loss. Sure enough, the next morning she breaks down on the pier. Thankfully, Fennekin and Pancham are there to comfort her.
  • Wham Episode: Losing her debut Performance is a given for Serena (having it happen to May and Dawn during their own respective debut Contests), but in a first for the series, she completely changes her appearance as a result.

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