The Platypus Bears competed against the Fire Ferrets in the second qualifying round of the Pro-bending Championship, which was Korra's pro-bending debut. The Platypus Bears' waterbender immediately discovered the Avatar's inexperience, as he was roughly knocked over the side by a strong water blast by Korra. They profited from the Avatar's faults, who eventually was pushed back to the third zone, and won the first round with ease.