Pokémon

Season 16, Episode 1

Episode Title: Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!

Air Date: 2012-10-11

Overview:

Learning that the Unova League will be held at Vertress City, Ash and his friends prepare for the tournament, but not before making a detour towards Iris' hometown, the Village of Dragons. But along the way, Iris drags the boys and their Pokémon into competing against a group of women who believe that their Pokémon are not only powerful but more beautiful than anyone else's.