Ep 12. Beauty and the Breeder

Ash and his friends, Misty and Brock, arrive at a Pokémon beauty contest in a small town. While there, they meet a Pokémon breeder named Suzie, who is entering the contest with her Vulpix. Suzie is a very talented breeder and Ash and his friends are impressed by her skills. They soon learn that Suzie has a dream of becoming a famous Pokémon breeder and is hoping to win the beauty contest as a way to gain recognition.

As the contest progresses, Ash and his friends meet several other trainers who are also competing in the contest. They include a trainer named Trixie, who is competing with her Pikachu, and a trainer named Luka, who is competing with her Jigglypuff. Ash and his friends also discover that there is a rivalry happening between Suzie and Trixie. The two trainers don't get along and are constantly trying to outdo each other.

During the contest, Ash and his friends also meet a strange man named Imite, who claims to be a Pokémon artist. Imite has a Pikachu with him that he claims is the most beautiful Pikachu in the world. However, when Ash and his friends examine the Pikachu, they find that it's actually a Ditto in disguise.

As the contest continues, Suzie's Vulpix begins to gain momentum and manages to make it to the final round of the competition. However, during the final round, Suzie's Vulpix becomes too nervous and falls ill. Suzie is devastated and thinks she won't be able to continue in the contest.

Determined to help, Ash and his friends offer to look after Suzie's Vulpix while she seeks medical attention. As they care for the sick Pokémon, Suzie reveals that she is actually a nurse who specializes in Pokémon health. She was entering the contest to try and gain recognition for her skills as a nurse, but also to prove to herself and others that she is a talented breeder.

With Suzie's help, Ash and his friends manage to nurse Vulpix back to health, just in time for the final round of the contest. Suzie and her Vulpix put on an amazing performance, earning them the first-place trophy and the respect of the other trainers.

As the episode comes to a close, Ash and his friends say goodbye to Suzie and continue on their journey. They realize that Pokémon training and breeding isn't just about winning and losing, but it's also about the bonds between trainers and their Pokémon, and the love and care they give to one another.