It is revealed in this episode that Contest Ribbons do not expire, as Lila is revealed to have four contest ribbons already and Brock subsequently commenting that she only needs one more to enter the Grand Festival.
Dawn defeats Lila in the final round and wins the Celestic Contest, winning her third contest ribbon in the process.
Dawn meets Lila, a famous Pokémon Stylist and a former rival of her mother Johanna.
This episode marks the main series debut of Substitute in the anime. The move was previously used in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
Dawn, Jessilina, and Lila enter the Celestic Town Pokémon Contest.