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Pokeshipping had the best chance of happening (other than a nothingburger) the second that Misty was singled out from the rest of the girls by not appearing at his championship battle.
Contrasting her to the rest of the girls is a direct sign that they have something else in mind for her vs the other candidates. The announcement of her returning as a protagonist is a further hint. IMMEDIATELY introducing her with the lure is another.
I’m still totally willing to believe that nobody wins, but if someone does, Misty has a very clear path to victory. The only way Serena or Dawn win is a surprise swoop in at the last second.
If you disagree with this analysis, watch more harem anime. This stuff has a formula. “First girl” bonus is in play, but bigger than that is how the show is treating her as of late.
