The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 161 - Opening! Pokémon Contest・Asatsuki Tournament!! (開幕！ポケモンコンテスト・アサツキ大会！！), aired on Thursday in Japan.

Hikari and her friends have finally arrived in Asatsuki Town for Hikari's next contest. When they arrive at the practice yard for the contest, they meet Urara and her Plusle and Minun. Hikari gets all frightened and everyone doesn't know what's wrong with her. Will Hikari be able to overcome her fears and compete in the Asatsuki Town Pokémon Contest to win her final ribbon?!

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