List of Pokémon episodes (seasons 1–13)

Pokémon, known in Japan as Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター, Poketto Monsutā), is a Japanese anime television series produced by animation studio OLM for TV Tokyo. It is adapted from the Pokémon video game series published by Nintendo. The series follows the Pokémon trainer and aspiring Pokémon master Ash Ketchum[lower-alpha 1] and his adventures with his electric mouse partner Pikachu (voiced by Ikue Ōtani), and a varying group of friends.

The division between seasons of Pokémon is based on the English version openings of each episode and may not reflect the actual production season. The English episode numbers are based on their first airing either in syndication, on the WB Television Network, Cartoon Network, or on Disney XD. Subsequent episodes of the English version follow the original Japanese order, except where banned episodes are shown.

Series overview

SeasonTitleEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1Indigo League82April 1, 1997 (1997-04-01)January 21, 1999 (1999-01-21)
2Adventures on the Orange Islands36January 28, 1999 (1999-01-28)October 7, 1999 (1999-10-07)
3The Johto Journeys41October 14, 1999 (1999-10-14)July 27, 2000 (2000-07-27)
4Johto League Champions52August 3, 2000 (2000-08-03)August 2, 2001 (2001-08-02)
5Master Quest65August 9, 2001 (2001-08-09)November 14, 2002 (2002-11-14)
6Advanced40November 21, 2002 (2002-11-21)August 28, 2003 (2003-08-28)
7Advanced Challenge52September 4, 2003 (2003-09-04)September 2, 2004 (2004-09-02)
8Advanced Battle54September 9, 2004 (2004-09-09)September 29, 2005 (2005-09-29)
9Battle Frontier47October 6, 2005 (2005-10-06)September 14, 2006 (2006-09-14)
10Diamond and Pearl52September 28, 2006 (2006-09-28)October 25, 2007 (2007-10-25)
11DP: Battle Dimension52November 8, 2007 (2007-11-08)December 4, 2008 (2008-12-04)
12DP: Galactic Battles53December 4, 2008 (2008-12-04)December 24, 2009 (2009-12-24)
13DP: Sinnoh League Victors34January 7, 2010 (2010-01-07)September 9, 2010 (2010-09-09)
14Black & White50September 23, 2010 (2010-09-23)September 15, 2011 (2011-09-15)
15BW: Rival Destinies49September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)October 4, 2012 (2012-10-04)
16BW: Adventures in Unova4525October 11, 2012 (2012-10-11)April 18, 2013 (2013-04-18)
BW: Adventures in Unova and Beyond20April 25, 2013 (2013-04-25)September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)
17XY48October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)October 30, 2014 (2014-10-30)
18XY: Kalos Quest45November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06)October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)
19XYZ47October 29, 2015 (2015-10-29)October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
20Sun and Moon43November 17, 2016 (2016-11-17)September 21, 2017 (2017-09-21)
21Ultra Adventures47October 5, 2017 (2017-10-05)present

Episodes

Pokémon: The Original (Series 1; 1997–2002)


Pokémon: Indigo League (Season 1; 1997–1999)
EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
11"Pokémon, I Choose You!" (Pokémon I Choose You!)
"Pokemon! Kimi ni Kimeta!" (ポケモン! きみにきめた!)		April 1, 1997September 8, 1998
Ash Ketchum is finally 10 years old, old enough to become a Pokémon Trainer. He wakes up late on the day he is supposed to receive his first Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab, however, and arrives to discover all the Pokémon are gone. Ash has no choice to take a naughty Pikachu. Pikachu will not listen to Ash or go inside its Poké Ball, so Ash must drag it along with a rope. After many failed attempts at capturing some Pokémon, Ash throws a rock and hits a Spearow. The Spearow gets angry and the entire flock starts chasing Ash and Pikachu. They run away from the Spearow, borrowing a bike from a red-haired girl to escape, but when they cannot go any farther, Ash uses his body to shield Pikachu from the attacking Pokémon. Pikachu realizes how much Ash cares for him and uses a powerful electric attack to drive the Spearow away, destroying the bicycle in the process as well. Ash and Pikachu see a glimpse of Ho-Oh.
22"Pokémon Emergency!" (Showdown! Pokémon Center!)
"Taiketsu! Pokemon Sentā!" (たいけつ! ポケモンセンター!)		April 8, 1997September 9, 1998
Finally arriving in Viridian City, Ash is cornered by Officer Jenny who asks why he is carrying Pikachu instead of having it in a Pokéball. After explaining, Jenny takes Ash to the Pokémon Center where Nurse Joy begins treatment on the injured Pikachu. Before Pikachu's treatment finishes, however, Ash is interrupted by Misty, the girl who Ash took the bike from, who vows to stick with Ash until he pays her back for destroying her bike. The Pokémon Center is then attacked by Jessie, James, and their talking Meowth, members of Team Rocket, seeking to steal all of the infirm Pokémon. Ash's Pikachu and the Pokémon Center's many Pikachu manage to defeat Team Rocket by shocking them using Thunder Shock, sending them "blasting off" into the sky for the first time.
33"Ash Catches a Pokémon" (I Caught a Pokémon!)
"Pokemon Getto Daze!" (ポケモン ゲットだぜ！)		April 15, 1997September 10, 1998
Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is repulsed by its attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree. Ash also captures a Pidgeotto. Team Rocket shows up to steal Pikachu and Pikachu and Pidgeotto are weakened by Koffing and Ekans, so Ash reluctantly sends out Caterpie. To the surprise of Jessie and James—not to mention Ash—Caterpie's String Shot is able to defeat the Team Rocket Pokémon, including Meowth! When Misty tries to make nice with Caterpie, it evolves into a Metapod.
44"Challenge of the Samurai" (Challenge of Butterfree!)
"Samurai Shōnen no Chōsen!" (サムライしょうねんのちょうせん!)		April 22, 1997September 11, 1998
While wandering through Viridian Forest, a Samurai challenges Ash to a battle, and it turns out to be Metapod vs. Metapod. After a short time, a swarm of Beedrill attacks, and Ash's Metapod is taken by them. Ash is able to rescue his Metapod and it evolves once more into Butterfree.
55"Showdown in Pewter City" (Battle of Nibi Gym!)
"Nibi Jimu no Tatakai!" (ニビジムのたたかい!)		April 29, 1997September 14, 1998
Ash, Pikachu, and Misty finally reach Pewter City and meet Flint, a mysterious man who sells rocks. Ash is ready to challenge the Pewter City Gym Leader, Brock, for his first Badge, but loses the battle. Flint takes Ash and Pikachu to Brock's home and Ash learns that Brock cares for his many younger brothers and sisters since their dad left them. He then brings Pikachu and Ash to a watermill to make Pikachu stronger. Ash battles Brock again, this time coming closer to winning. A fire breaks out in the gym, however, and the sprinklers go off, weakening Onix. Ash wants to defeat Onix but is held back by the thought of Brock's siblings (when he opens his eyes he finds he was literally held back by them). Ash leaves the Gym but Brock catches up to him and gives Ash the Boulder Badge. Flint turns out to be Brock's father and takes over the Gym and the responsibility of his children for Brock when he decides to join Ash on his journey.
66"Clefairy and the Moon Stone" (Pippi and the Moon Stone)
"Pippi to Tsuki no Ishi" (ピッピとつきのいし)		May 6, 1997September 15, 1998
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu arrive at Mt. Moon to find Team Rocket interfering with the local wildlife in hopes of finding the rare Moon Stone. With the help of Seymour the Scientist, the gang saves the Moon Stone and the Clefairies that guard it. Also, Brock catches a Zubat.
77"The Water Flowers of Cerulean City" (The Underwater Flowers of Hanada City)
"Hanada Shiti no Suichūka" (ハナダシティのすいちゅうか)		May 13, 1997September 16, 1998
In his quest to collect Gym Badges, Ash heads for Cerulean City, intending to confront the Cerulean Gym Leader. For some reason, Misty expresses a desire to avoid Cerulean City and disappears along the way. Upon entering the gym, Ash and Pikachu are entranced by a synchronized swimming show being performed by three beautiful sisters, unsure if he has really found another Gym. The three reveal that they are the Gym Leaders but have since converted the Gym into an aquarium and water show, and offer to just give Ash the badge, but Misty appears once more, revealing that she is also one of the Gym Leaders and will battle Ash in lieu of her three older sisters. However, Team Rocket disrupts the battle in an attempt to steal all of the Gym's Pokémon, and Misty's sisters decide to award Ash the Cascade Badge for helping save everyone.
88"The Path to the Pokémon League" (The Road to the Pokémon League)
"Pokemon Rīgu e no Michi" (ポケモンリーグへのみち)		May 20, 1997September 17, 1998
After receiving his second badge, Ash sets off triumphantly for Vermilion City. Along the way, they hear of a trainer named A.J., a fierce Pokémon trainer who has never lost a match. Full of self-confidence from his own record of ten victories in a row, Ash heads directly for the gym to find his new opponent. When they arrive, a huge bulletin is in front of the gym with a neon sign declaring "98 Consecutive Victories", which appeals to Ash's over-confidence. A.J. is on the brink of achieving his goal of 100 straight victories, after which he will embark on a journey to gather badges, and Ash discovers A.J.'s odd training style.
99"The School of Hard Knocks" (Pokémon Certain Victory Manual)
"Pokemon Hisshō Manyuaru" (ポケモンひっしょうマニュアル)		May 27, 1997September 18, 1998
Our three heroes have lost their way in the depths of a dense wooden forest, shrouded in thick, white mist. Momentarily giving up, they decide to break for a brief rest. As Ash wanders deeper into the wood, searching for firewood, he happens across a young boy being bullied by five classmates gathered around him. Eavesdropping on their conversation, Ash learns that the boys are attending a preparatory school for Pokémon trainers. Graduates from the school are automatically qualified to participate in the Pokémon League without travelling around and collecting any badges. Ash, Misty, and Brock head to the school and do not agree with some of their ideas of training, something their "leader" does not take well.
1010"Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village" (Fushigidane of the Hidden Village)
"Kakurezato no Fushigidane" (かくれざとのフシギダネ)		June 3, 1997September 21, 1998
Ash and friends are still on their way to Vermilion City and still lost. They stop by a pond for a break when they see an Oddish taking a drink. Ash and Misty try to catch it but they are stopped by a mysterious Bulbasaur who rescues the Oddish. They continue on their journey and keep getting caught in traps, until the Bulbasaur's owner, Melanie, finds them, saves them and brings them back to her cabin. It turns out that she helps injured, sick, and abandoned Pokémon, and they decide to help. Meanwhile, Team Rocket decides to steal all the Pokémon, while Brock wonders if he should stay with Melanie. In the end, Melanie gives Bulbasaur to Ash, but not until Bulbasaur challenges Ash and Pikachu to a battle.
1111"Charmander – The Stray Pokémon" (The Stray Pokémon – Hitokage)
"Hagure Pokemon, Hitokage" (はぐれポケモン・ヒトカゲ)		June 10, 1997September 22, 1998
While on the road to Vermilion City, Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu come across a Charmander sitting on a rock. Ash tries to catch it, but it turns out it has a trainer and cannot be captured, so they head to the Pokémon Center. At the Pokémon Center, a hotshot trainer named Damian is bragging about how he left his Charmander behind, promising to come back for it when he means to abandon it for being weak in his eyes. After hearing this, Ash and Brock head back out to get the poor Pokémon as a rainstorm threatens its very life. After a battle with Team Rocket, where Damian witnesses Charmander defeating them, Damian tries to get Charmander to come back to him, but the Pokémon's loyalty now belongs to Ash. Ash captures Charmander, gaining a new friend and Pokémon.
1212"Here Comes the Squirtle Squad" (The Zenigame Squad Appears!)
"Zenigame-gundan Tōjō!" (ゼニガメぐんだんとうじょう!)		June 17, 1997September 23, 1998
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu become the victims of pranks played by a gang of Squirtle known as the Squirtle Squad. They end up falling down a hole, and are even eventually captured by them. It turns out that they are working together with Team Rocket. When Pikachu is severely injured, the Squirtle lets Ash out to get medicine from town, but must return soon or his friends will be trapped by the Squirtle Squad forever. In the end, the Squirtle Squad saves the town from a fire started by Team Rocket and Squirtle joins Ash on his further adventures.
1313"Mystery at the Lighthouse" (Masaki's Lighthouse)
"Masaki no Tōdai" (マサキのとうだい)		June 24, 1997September 24, 1998
When a Krabby that Ash catches disappears, he goes to a nearby lighthouse to see if it reached Professor Oak's lab. The keeper of the lighthouse is Bill, a Pokémon researcher who is searching for a mysterious Pokémon that sometimes appears by his lighthouse. Just as this mysterious Pokémon answers Bill's call and approaches the lighthouse, Team Rocket appears and tries to capture it. Injured, the Pokémon loses its trust of Bill and vanishes forever, though Bill intends to keep an eye out in case it ever appears again.
1414"Electric Shock Showdown" (Electric Shock Showdown! Kuchiba Gym)
"Dengeki Taiketsu! Kuchiba Jimu" (でんげきたいけつ! クチバジム)		July 1, 1997September 25, 1998
Ash finally arrives in Vermilion City and is ready to prove that he can defeat its Gym Leader Lt. Surge. However, Ash discovers that many trainers fail to defeat Lt. Surge. Ash is easily defeated in a battle with Lt. Surge and his Raichu. After contemplating evolving Pikachu into Raichu as well, Ash decides to use Pikachu's speed to his advantage in his next battle, defeating Lt. Surge and winning the Thunder Badge.
1515"Battle Aboard the St. Anne" (The St. Anne Battle!)
"Santo Annu-gō no Tatakai!" (サントアンヌごうのたたかい!)		July 8, 1997September 28, 1998[lower-alpha 2]
Ash wins a ticket to take a trip on a luxury cruise ship, the St. Anne. Ash enjoys the journey, even trading Butterfree for a Raticate, but feels guilty afterwards and asks for Butterfree back. However, the whole cruise is a scheme devised by Team Rocket, who plans to steal the Pokémon of all the trainers on board. During the confusion, James purchases a Magikarp from a devious salesman, under the impression it will make him rich, unaware of Magikarp's true nature. After Team Rocket's plans fail, the St. Anne is hit by a powerful storm. Ash loses his Butterfree's PokéBall in the confusion and goes to get it, just as James tries to retrieve Magikarp's PokéBall, and both groups are knocked unconscious while the rest of the passengers escape safely.
1616"Pokémon Shipwreck" (Pokémon Adrift)
"Pokemon Hyōryūki" (ポケモンひょうりゅうき)		July 15, 1997September 29, 1998
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu wake up aboard the St. Anne, discovering it has capsized and sunk. Elsewhere, Jessie, James, and Meowth wake up as well, and in an attempt to escape only flood the area that they are in. When Ash and his friends find Team Rocket, the group decides to put their differences aside to escape safely, after an attempted battle nearly causes the ship to sink farther. After traversing the ship, they find a weak part of the hull to escape from, using Misty and Ash's water Pokémon to escape, while Team Rocket uses James' Magikarp, unaware that it cannot swim. After making it to the surface on some debris, the group discovers Team Rocket, once more, and after a day stranded, decide to eat Magikarp, only discovering that it has no meat on it. In anger, James kicks Magikarp off the raft and it evolves into Gyarados. It calls a group of other Gyarados to attack the group, and everyone is stranded once more.
1717"Island of the Giant Pokémon" (Island of the Gigantic Pokémon!?)
"Kyodai Pokemon no Shima!?" (きょだいポケモンのしま!?)		July 22, 1997September 30, 1998

After being hit by a Dragon Rage attack from James' newly evolved Gyarados while at sea, the humans are separated from their Pokémon on an island that is inhabited by giant Pokémon. Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Meowth, Ekans, and Koffing try to make their way back to their trainers, while the trainers and their Pokémon escape the giant Pokémon, unaware that they have all landed on an island owned by Team Rocket to house a theme park dedicated to a giant robotic Pokémon.

Note: This seems to date to be the only episode in which subtitles are used to help the viewer understand what the Pokémon are saying.
18102"Beauty and the Beach" (Holiday at Aopulco)
"Aopuruko no Kyūjitsu" (アオプルコのきゅうじつ)		July 29, 1997June 24, 2000[lower-alpha 3]

Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beachside tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship, they must help in the old man's business. To attempt to pay the man back faster, Misty enters a beauty contest, only to discover she is competing against Jessie and James (with fake breasts - All scenes with this were cut in the U.S. airing, when it was finally aired).

Before being broadcast in the U.S. as a "lost episode", this episode was deemed controversial, due to James having inflatable breasts.
1918"Tentacool & Tentacruel" (Menokurage, Dokukurage)
"Menokurage Dokukurage" (メノクラゲドククラゲ)		August 5, 1997October 1, 1998
Stuck in Porta Vista because they missed the boat, Ash and friends sit around waiting for the next boat and witness a great explosion. They later discover that it is a group of Tentacool that is attacking the city since construction is destroying their reef. Misty manages to appease the giant Tentacruel. She catches a Horsea that was being harassed by the Tentacool.[lower-alpha 4]
2019"The Ghost of Maiden's Peak" (Ghost Pokémon and the Summer Festival)
"Yūrei Pokemon to Natsumatsuri" (ゆうれいポケモンとなつまつり)		August 12, 1997October 2, 1998
The boat that Ash and his friends arrive in the port city of Maiden's Peak to attend the Summer's End Festival. Brock and James both fall for a beautiful girl standing by the sea who disappears. Ash, Misty, and Team Rocket learn that she is the ghost of a maiden who waited for her lover to return from an ancient war and eventually turned into stone. While trying to protect Brock and James with some stickers bought from an old woman, the maiden reveals herself as the old woman, who in turn reveals herself to be Gastly, a ghost Pokémon. Ash tries to fight Gastly to release James and Brock from its spell but fails, until the sun rises and Gastly is forced to disappear. It is revealed that the ghost of the maiden actually exists and is a friend of Gastly, and is still waiting for the one she loves to return.
2120"Bye Bye Butterfree" (Bye Bye Butterfree)
"Bai Bai Batafurī" (バイバイバタフリー)		August 19, 1997October 5, 1998
As the group continues on their way to Saffron City, they notice a flock of Butterfree out over the ocean. Brock informs Ash that it is the mating season for all of the Butterfree. Ash decides to release his Butterfree so that it can mate. However, Team Rocket has plans to steal them all. Ash's Butterfree bravely frees all the Butterfree and in the end, Ash releases it.
2221"Abra and the Psychic Showdown (Part 1)" (Casey! Psychic Showdown!)
"Kēshii! Chōnōryoku Taiketsu!" (ケーシィ! ちょうのうりょくたいけつ!)		August 26, 1997October 6, 1998
Ash and his friends finally arrive in Saffron City, but before Ash can enter the Saffron Gym he is warned by a strange man not to go in. Ash enters anyway to discover a strange training facility for people with psychic powers. Ash challenges Sabrina, the Saffron City Gym Leader and her Abra who evolves into Kadabra, and loses. Ash and his friends are transported into a toy box set and forced to play with a dangerous little girl. The group is rescued by the strange man who gives Ash a tip: He may be able to beat Sabrina with a Ghost Pokémon from Lavender Town.
2322"The Tower of Terror (Part 2)" (Got It at the Pokémon Tower!)
"Pokemon Tawā de Getto da ze!" (ポケモンタワーでゲットだぜ!)		September 2, 1997October 7, 1998
Team Rocket encounters the Ghost Pokémon in a haunted tower while setting a trap for Ash and his friends, and end up getting frightened away. Ash and Pikachu enter alone since Ash's friends are afraid to go in. Inside, Ash and Pikachu are the victims of pranks by a Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar looking for playmates. After being crushed under a falling chandelier, Haunter turns Ash and Pikachu into ghosts where they have some fun, though Ash asks them to send him back after seeing Misty and Brock cry over his lifeless body. Ash and Pikachu are brought back to life and Haunter decides to follow Ash as his new Pokémon.[lower-alpha 5]
2423"Haunter vs. Kadabra (Part 3)" (Ghost vs. Esper!)
"Gōsuto Tai Esupā!" (ゴーストVSエスパー!)		September 9, 1997October 8, 1998
Ash and his friends go back to Saffron City ready to try again for the Marsh Badge in the Gym. Ash asks Haunter for help to defeat Sabrina but Haunter disappears during the match. Brock and Misty get turned into dolls, and Ash is rescued just in time by the mysterious man. The man (who is really Sabrina's father) reveals that Sabrina has two personalities – one of the cold and unfeeling trainer, the other of the repressed little girl, who also turned her mother into a doll. The only way to defeat Sabrina is to make her smile again. During the next match, Haunter suddenly appears in front of Sabrina while Kadabra and Pikachu are battling. Sabrina and her Kadabra become unable to battle after being sent into peals of laughter by Haunter, giving Ash the victory. Haunter chooses to stay with Sabrina and her reunited family.
2524"Primeape Goes Bananas" (Don't Get Angry, Okorizaru!)
"Okoranai de ne Okorizaru!" (おこらないでねオコリザル!)		September 16, 1997October 9, 1998
As Ash is on his way towards Celadon City, he encounters a Mankey. The Mankey starts chasing him and steals Ash's hat. Ash tries to get it back and fails. Team Rocket arrives to get Pikachu and when Mankey walks by, James kicks it away and in its anger, evolves into Primeape. After remembering the poem Professor Oak said, Ash captures it.
2625"Pokémon Scent-sation!" (Erika and Kusaihana)
"Erika to Kusaihana" (エリカとクサイハナ)		September 23, 1997October 12, 1998
When Ash reaches the Celadon Gym, he is kicked out because of his hatred for perfume, so with the help of Team Rocket (who plotted to steal Erika's special perfume), Ash sneaks into the gym disguised as a girl. In the gym, his disguise is ruined by Misty, Brock, and Pikachu, but the Gym Leader, Erika grants him a battle. During the battle, Team Rocket interrupts and sets the gym on fire. After rescuing Erika's Gloom, Ash is presented with the Rainbow Badge.
2726"Hypno's Naptime" (Sleeper and Pokémon Hypnotism!?)
"Surīpā to Pokemon Gaeri!?" (スリーパーとポケモンがえり!?)		September 30, 1997October 13, 1998

Ash and his friends arrive at a town where many of the town's children are disappearing. They discover that a Hypno, a hypnotic Pokémon, is responsible. Adults in the town have come to help their insomnia by being put to sleep by Hypno. However there is a side effect, making the children think they are different Pokémon and run away and put real Pokémon to sleep. Ash stops Team Rocket from stealing Hypno and uses the Pokémon Drowzee to bring all the children and Pokémon back to normal. A useless Psyduck follows Misty around, and after she drops a PokéBall, Psyduck activates it and captures itself, much to Misty's dismay.

Note: The flashback was originally from "Pokémon – I Choose You!" in the original Japanese and the flashback was changed with "Beauty and the Beach" (which was aired on June 24, 2000 in the United States) in the English dub.
2827"Pokémon Fashion Flash" (Rokon! Breeder Showdown!)
"Rokon! Burīdā Taiketsu!" (ロコン! ブリーダーたいけつ!)		October 7, 1997October 14, 1998
Team Rocket plans a scheme to steal many Pokémon by opening a grooming shop. Ash and his friends meet Susie, a famous Pokémon breeder. In the end, Brock gains a Vulpix when Susie tells him to look after it as she goes off to learn more about Pokémon breeding.
2928"The Punchy Pokémon" (Fighting Pokémon! Huge Battle!)
"Kakutō Pokemon! Dai Batoru!" (かくとうポケモン! だいバトル!)		October 14, 1997October 15, 1998
After meeting Rebecca, a girl whose father Anthony is more concerned about training his fighting Pokémon Hitmonchan at the gym instead of Rebecca, Ash enters a Fighting Pokémon-only tournament with his Primeape. Team Rocket also enters and resorts to cheating, stealing another man's Hitmonlee, in order to win. After learning how much his daughter means to him and losing, Anthony promises to train Ash's Primeape, the tournament's winner, to make him stronger, so Ash gives it away and promises to return.
3029"Sparks Fly for Magnemite" (Do Coil Dream of Electric Mice!?)
"Koiru wa Denki Nezumi no Yume o Miru ka!?" (コイルはでんきネズミのユメをみるか!?)		October 21, 1997October 16, 1998
The group arrives in Gringy City where everything is dark and gloomy. A Magnemite follows Pikachu everywhere ever since he caught a peculiar illness. Grimer and Muk block a turbine in a local power plant, which causes the power in the Pokémon Center to go out. Ash captures Muk and Pikachu is cured of his cold.
3130"Dig Those Diglett!" (Full of Digda!)
"Diguda ga Ippai!" (ディグダがいっぱい!)		October 28, 1997October 19, 1998
Ash finds himself among a group of Pokémon Trainers hired to protect a construction site from the interfering ground Pokémon, Diglett. The construction is shut down after it is revealed that the Diglett and Dugtrio are trying to protect their home. Jessie's Ekans and James' Koffing evolve into Arbok and Weezing respectively.
3231"The Ninja-Poké Showdown" (Sekichiku Ninja Showdown!)
"Sekichiku Ninja Taiketsu!" (セキチクにんじゃたいけつ!)		November 4, 1997October 20, 1998
The group finds a strange-looking ninja-style mansion. They explore it and encounter various traps. Soon, they discover that this is the Fuchsia Gym and Ash battles Koga, the Gym Leader, for the Soul Badge. When Team Rocket disrupts their battle, Misty discovers how powerful her Psyduck really is.
3332"The Flame Pokémon-athon!" (The Big Fire Pokémon Race!)
"Honō no Pokemon Dai Rēsu!" (ほのおのポケモンだいレース!)		November 11, 1997October 21, 1998
The group arrive at the Laramie Ranch where a family of ranchers, with their daughter, Lara and her Ponyta, prepares for an annual Pokémon race. Ash takes over as Ponyta's rider when Lara gets hurt due to Team Rocket's interference. Then, Team Rocket helps a rival competitor called Dario to win the race by setting up traps for other participants. As the race continues, however, Ponyta evolves into Rapidash and wins the race.
3433"The Kangaskhan Kid" (Garura's Lullaby)
"Garūra no Komoriuta" (ガルーラのこもりうた)		November 18, 1997October 22, 1998
Ash and his friends arrive at the Safari Zone, unaware that the part they have entered is a protected preserve when an Officer Jenny disguised as Chansey nearly arrests them for poaching. They come across a wild boy named Tommy that leads a herd of Kangaskhan and eventually find Tommy's parents, who were searching for him since he was only three. Unfortunately, Tommy thinks that the Kangaskhan are his family. After battling Team Rocket, Tommy's parents also become part of the Kangaskhan family.
35—[lower-alpha 6]"The Legend of Dratini"
"Miniryū no Densetsu" (ミニリュウのでんせつ)		November 25, 1997—[lower-alpha 7]

Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, with Ash catching a whole herd of Tauros. As soon as Ash and his friends head out Pokémon hunting, Team Rocket manages to get the drop on the game warden (Mr. Kaiza) and forces him into giving up the location on where Dratini is (the Dragon Valley). In the end, Ash, his friends, Team Rocket, and Kaiza end up seeing the legendary Dratini and Dragonair, with the heroes saving the day.

This episode was deemed controversial, due to the use of guns, which causes confusion because Ash captures thirty Tauros.
3634"The Bridge Bike Gang" (Stormy Cycling Road)
"Arashi no Saikuringu Rōdo" (あらしのサイクリングロード)		December 2, 1997October 23, 1998
Continuing their journey, the group came across a bridge which could be used as a shortcut to the next town. They soon discover that the bridge is too long to walk and they would need bicycles to cross. They go to the Pokémon Center where Nurse Joy asks them to take some medicine to a sick Pokémon across the bridge. On their way, a bicycle gang appears to cause trouble and Team Rocket is helping them. When Ash and his friends decide to cross the bridge during a storm, the bicyclists realize that they are acting selflessly, and help them.
3735"Ditto's Mysterious Mansion" (Metamon and the Copycat Girl)
"Metamon to Monomane Musume" (メタモンとものまねむすめ)		December 9, 1997October 26, 1998
During a storm, Ash and his friends arrive at a mysterious mansion. While there, Ash meets Duplica, a girl who is an expert at impersonation, and she happens to own Ditto, a Pokémon that can transform into any Pokémon. However, Ditto cannot seem to figure out how to change its face, a fact that stopped Duplica's variety show. As they all try to help Ditto perfect its transformation, Team Rocket tries to steal the Ditto so it can transform into a Dratini which they can give to the boss.
38—[lower-alpha 8]"Cyber Soldier Porygon"
"Dennō Senshi Porigon" (でんのうせんしポリゴン)		December 16, 1997—[lower-alpha 9]

Satoshi and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the Monster Ball transfer machine has been causing problems, as the transferred Pokémon never end up at the other side. Satoshi and his friends decide to accompany Porygon, a computerized Pokémon, used by Professor Akihabara to investigate the problem, only to discover Rocket-dan and another Porygon are to blame.

This episode was deemed controversial due to a scene with red and blue strobe lights causing a huge pair of seizures on Japanese viewers. The episode has also since been removed from rotation within Japan.
3940"Pikachu's Goodbye" (Forest of Pikachu)
"Pikachū no Mori" (ピカチュウのもり)		April 16, 1998[lower-alpha 10]November 20, 1998
The group come into a forest where it is quiet and peaceful. They notice a large group of Pikachu that Ash's Pikachu tries to make friends with. After saving a young Pikachu from drowning and rescuing the herd from Team Rocket, Ash's Pikachu is welcomed among the other Pikachu as one of their own. Saddened by this sudden distance, Ash tries to leave Pikachu behind (to Misty and Brock's shock and dismay), thinking that in the long run, it is going to be better off with its own kind. As they attempt to leave the forest with Ash still standing his ground on leaving Pikachu, the three friends are surprised when Pikachu returns to them, flanked by the other wild Pikachu including the younger Pikachu it risked its life to save earlier. The episode ends with Ash and Pikachu having an emotional reunion and hugging one another while the rest of the wild Pikachu cheer for the two of them as Brock and Misty look on.
4036"The Battling Eevee Brothers" (The 4 Eievui Brothers)
"Ībui Yon Kyōdai" (イーブイ4きょうだい)		April 16, 1998[lower-alpha 10]October 27, 1998
While traveling through the woods, the group encounters an Eevee that was apparently abandoned near a tree. They take it to its address in Stone Town and find it belongs to a little boy named Mikey. His three brothers are pressuring him into evolving his Eevee into one of three forms—Jolteon, Vaporeon, or Flareon—at an Evolution Party, where everyone uses Evolution Stones to evolve their Pokémon. However, the Evolution Party is disrupted by Team Rocket, and Mikey manages to use Eevee on its own to show his brothers that he does not need to evolve his beloved Eevee.
4137"Wake Up Snorlax!" (Wake Up! Kabigon!)
"Okiro! Kabigon!" (おきろ! カビゴン!)		April 23, 1998October 28, 1998
Ash and his friends arrive at a town which is having problems with their water source. It seems that a Snorlax is blocking the water path. Team Rocket plans to capture the Snorlax, but Ash and his friends find help from an unexpected source.
4238"Showdown at Dark City" (Showdown! Pokémon Gym!)
"Taiketsu! Pokemon Jimu!" (たいけつ! ポケモンジム!)		April 30, 1998October 29, 1998
Upon entering Dark City, Ash and his friends discover that Pokémon Trainers aren't liked due to two rival Gyms who involve Ash and his friends as well as Team Rocket in their feuds to become the city's legitimate Pokémon Gym.
4339"The March of the Exeggutor Squad" (The Huge March of the Nassy Squad!)
"Nasshī Gundan Daikōshin!" (ナッシーぐんだんだいこうしん!)		May 7, 1998October 30, 1998[lower-alpha 11]
When at a carnival, Ash and his friends meet Melvin, a magician who is really losing his touch and fails in his own magic show. In his effort to get better, Melvin decides to hypnotize Ash and uses his Pokémon Exeggcute to capture loads of Exeggutor. The Exeggutor end up hypnotizing themselves and Team Rocket and almost destroy the entire carnival. The carnival owner sets a time bomb to stop the Exeggutor. Ash's Charmander uses flame attacks and Melvin successfully performs his fire magic trick to wake up the Exeggutor before they get harmed by the time bomb. Charmander evolves into a disobedient Charmeleon.
4441"The Problem with Paras" (Paras and Parasect)
"Parasu to Parasekuto" (パラスとパラセクト)		May 14, 1998February 13, 1999
Having run out of medicine, Ash and his friends go to a shop in Mossgreen Village to get some healing potions. The shop's owner Cassandra wants her weak Paras to evolve into a Parasect so she can use Parasect's mushroom for a new kind of miracle potion. Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket all decide to help out Cassandra by training her Paras, hoping that it can evolve into Parasect. Paras finally evolves after beating Charmeleon in battle.
4542"The Song of Jigglypuff" (Sing! Purin!)
"Utatte! Purin!" (うたって! プリン!)		May 21, 1998February 20, 1999
Ash and his friends find a Jigglypuff in the forest who is too shy to sing its hypnotic song. Brock gives Jigglypuff a fruit that heals its throat to make it able to sing, but Ash, his friends and Team Rocket fall asleep to the song, angering Jigglypuff. Team Rocket tricks Ash and his friends into giving Jigglypuff a stage to perform its song for an audience in Neon Town, whose inhabitants Team Rocket intends to steal from. Everyone falls asleep, including Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, and a miffed Jigglypuff uses the marker hidden in its microphone to draw on everyone's sleeping faces. From this point on, Jigglypuff follows Ash around trying to sing its song to a crowd that will not fall asleep in almost every episode.
4643"Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon" (Resurrected!? Fossil Pokémon!)
"Fukkatsu!? Kaseki Pokemon!" (ふっかつ!? かせきポケモン!)		May 28, 1998February 27, 1999
Arriving at a canyon to find an old fashioned fossil hunt, Ash, Gary and the gang decide to join in. But Team Rocket arrives and intends to blow the canyon up. Ash, Pikachu, and Team Rocket fall into a pit which is full of awakened ancient Pokémon. Their only hope rests in Ash's disobedient Charmeleon, which evolves into a powerful, yet still disobedient Charizard to defeat a raging Aerodactyl. In the end, the ancient Pokémon are sealed away once more (along with a terrified Team Rocket) and Officer Jenny dismisses the entire event as a side effect caused by Jigglypuff's singing. Ash, however, finds a rare Pokémon egg in the chaos and keeps it.
4744"A Chansey Operation" (Lucky's Clinical Records)
"Rakkī no Karute" (ラッキーのカルテ)		June 4, 1998March 6, 1999
After Pikachu gets an apple stuck in its throat, Ash and his friends rush it to a Pokémon Center. After being treated, they hear of a traffic accident (caused by Team Rocket) that has left many Pokémon injured so Ash and the gang are recruited to help treat the Pokémon.
4845"Holy Matrimony!" (Gardie and Kojirou)
"Gādi to Kojirō" (ガーディとコジロウ)		June 11, 1998March 13, 1999
After finding a missing person sign featuring James, Ash and his friends decide to find James and inform him of his parents' death. However James' parents turn out to be alive, and their death was only a decoy to get him to return home to the rich Jessie-look-alike Jessebelle, a girl James was arranged to marry from when he was a little child. James has left because Jessebelle is terrifying, so everyone tries to save James from this fate, including James' old pet Growlithe, Growlie.
4946"So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd" (Kamonegi's Easy Mark)
"Kamonegi no Kamo" (カモネギのカモ)		June 18, 1998March 20, 1999
When Misty's PokéBalls are stolen by Farfetch'd, Ash and the gang investigate to try to find the thief and get all the stolen things back. Note this episode was originally aired out of order.
5047"Who Gets to Keep Togepi?" (Whose Is Togepy!?)
"Togepī wa Dare no Mono!?" (トゲピーはだれのもの!?)		June 25, 1998March 27, 1999
When the egg Ash found hatches into a brand new Pokémon, Togepi, everyone wants to own it. They decide to have a small Pokémon Tournament. Ash, who found it, claims he should be the one to keep it. In the end, Ash wins the tournament, but since Misty was the first person Togepi saw when he hatched, he thinks she is his mother and stays with her.
5148"Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden" (Fushigidane's Mysterious Flower Garden)
"Fushigidane no Fushigi na Hanazono" (フシギダネのふしぎのはなぞの)		July 2, 1998April 3, 1999
When Ash's Bulbasaur gets injured in a battle, it starts to feel and act different. Ash takes Bulbasaur to a Pokémon Center and is informed that Bulbasaur is just ready to evolve, coinciding with an evolution festival where Bulbasaur from around the region evolve into Ivysaur in the Mysterious Garden. Ash's Bulbasaur gets kidnapped by a group of Bulbasaur and taken to the festival against its will, but Bulbasaur refuses to evolve.
5253"Princess vs. Princess" (Fierce Fighting! Pokémon Girls' Festival)
"Gekitō! Pokemon Hinamatsuri" (げきとう! ポケモンひなまつり)		July 9, 1998[lower-alpha 12]September 4, 1999
It is the Queen of the Princess Festival and Misty and Jessie are going all out for it. After hours of shopping, they both decide to enter the Queen of the Princess Festival Battle Tournament to win the dolls they both coveted when they were children.
5354"The Purr-fect Hero" (It's Children's Day! Everyone Come Together!)
"Kodomo no Hi da yo! Zen'in Shūgō!" (こどものひだよ! ぜんいんしゅうごう!)		July 9, 1998[lower-alpha 12]September 11, 1999
Ash and his friends arrive at a small school on Kids' Day and let the children play with their Pokémon. One of the children only wants to meet Meowth after being saved by a wild one from a Beedrill. Team Rocket's Meowth pretends to be his hero, but is soon caught by Misty. Later, Timmy is saved again by the wild Meowth.
5449"The Case of the K-9 Caper!" (Gardie the Police Dog)
"Keisatsuken Gādi" (けいさつけんガーディ)		July 16, 1998April 10, 1999
When Ash and his friends see a group of Growlithe training against a policeman posing as a robber, Ash decides for him and Pikachu to do the same training to become the best they can be. However, when Team Rocket comes to steal the Growlithe, Officer Jenny's voice gets changed, causing the Growlithe to think that Team Rocket are the Officers as they use their ears to follow command.
5550"Pokémon Paparazzi" (Shutter Chance Pikachu)
"Shattā Chansu wa Pikachū" (シャッターチャンスはピカチュウ)		July 23, 1998April 17, 1999
While eating Brock's riceballs, Ash hears a shutter which he thinks is a gun. It's really a camera belonging to a photographer named Todd. Todd was hired by Team Rocket to capture Pikachu, but he thinks they want him to capture a picture of him. After the confusion, Todd joins the group.
5651"The Ultimate Test" (Pokémon League Certification Test!?)
"Pokemon Rīgu Kenteishiken!?" (ポケモンけんていしけん!?)		July 30, 1998April 24, 1999
While traveling, Ash notes it has been a long time since his last Badge, so Todd suggests he takes the Pokémon League exam. Passing the exam would get him an immediate entry into the competition. But Ash being over confident of himself of passing the exam he totally fails in the first and second tests. In the third test, Team Rocket interferes the match and uses their given Pokémon to take revenge on the examiner for giving them a hard time on the first and second tests. In the end the examiner commands their given Pokémon to attack Team Rocket instead of himself, which sends them blasting off again.
5752"The Breeding Center Secret" (The Secret of the Breeding Center!)
"Sodate-ya no Himitsu!" (そだてやのひみつ!)		August 6, 1998May 1, 1999
After putting Psyduck in a breeding center, Misty learns that she needs it to get some food from a generous chef. But when she goes to get it, Ash and the gang discover a diabolical plot by two other Team Rocket members, Cassidy and Butch, who are trying to steal Pokémon, and in doing so, Ash and his friends get framed by Cassidy and Butch.
5855"Riddle Me This" (Burn! Guren Gym!)
"Moero! Guren Jimu!" (もえろ! グレンジム!)		August 13, 1998September 18, 1999
After reaching Cinnabar Island, Ash, Brock, and Misty are dismayed to find that the Gym has closed due to crowds of tourists coming to the island and lack of serious trainers. Desperate for his seventh badge, Ash goes around and meets a riddle master who gives him clues about the real Gym's secret location. After finding the Gym in the island's volcano, the riddle master appears and reveals that he is actually Blaine, the Gym Leader Ash has been searching for. Ash begins his battle against Blaine with his first Pokémon, Squirtle who loses to Blaine's Ninetales and Charizard simply refusing to battle Blaine's Rhydon. Eventually, Pikachu wins against Rhydon but Blaine has a secret weapon up his sleeve in the form of the Fire Pokémon, Magmar. With Pikachu's electric attacks rendered useless, Magmar pushes Pikachu closer and closer to the edge of the battlefield. The episode ends in a cliffhanger as it shows Pikachu standing, determined as Magmar's Fire Blast, the most powerful attack that Fire Pokémon have edges ever closer to the Electric Mouse.
5956"Volcanic Panic" (Decisive Battle! Guren Gym!)
"Kessen! Guren Jimu!" (けっせん! グレンジム!)		August 20, 1998September 18, 1999
Pikachu successfully dodges Magmar's Fire Blast but is left hanging over the edge and is left injured. Upon realizing that no Gym Badge is worth losing Pikachu and that he would be disqualified if he continues, Ash forfeits the match but vows not to leave Cinnabar Island until he has beaten both Blaine and Magmar in a rematch and won the Volcano Badge. But when the Gym and island come under threat after Team Rocket's interference, Ash, Ash's friends, and Blaine's Pokémon work together and eventually triumph in preventing the volcano from blowing which would destroy the island. As thanks, Blaine agrees to have a rematch with Ash. Ash's Charizard decides to battle Magmar in a one-on-one match to the surprise of Ash and his friends. After an intense battle where Ash looks set to lose, Charizard manages to turn things around by using its Seismic Toss which results in Magmar being knocked out and finally granting Ash his Volcano Badge.
6057"Beach Blank-Out Blastoise" (Kamex's Island)
"Kamekkusu no Shima" (カメックスのしま)		August 27, 1998September 20, 1999
On their way back to the mainland, Ash accidentally runs into a Wartortle that is trying to help its king Blastoise, a ruler of a small island that will not awake from its slumber. Squirtle dons his old persona as head of the Squirtle Squad to solve the case. It turns out Jigglypuff is stuck in one of Blastoise's blasters.
6158"The Misty Mermaid" (Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle!)
"Hanada Jimu! Suichū no Tatakai!" (ハナダジム! すいちゅうのたたかい!)		September 3, 1998September 23, 1999
Upon returning to Cerulean City, Misty is asked by her sisters to help out with a new underwater show. She decides to help for this underwater play with her Pokémon, but Team Rocket arrives and try to ruin things. At the end of the episode, Misty leaves her Starmie and Horsea with her sisters to assist in further shows.
6259"Clefairy Tales" (Pippi vs. Purin)
"Pippi Tai Purin" (ピッピVSプリン)		September 10, 1998September 25, 1999
In Viridian City, Ash and his friends are victims to several thefts by some Clefairy. While investigating with Mr. Oswald, they discover the Clefairy are building a spaceship.
6360"The Battle of the Badge" (Tokiwa Gym! The Last Badge!)
"Tokiwa Jimu! Saigo no Bajji!" (トキワジム! さいごのバッジ!)		September 17, 1998September 25, 1999
Ash goes to the Gym in Viridian City, but Gary gets in there before him and challenges the Gym Leader for his own satisfaction, as he has already won ten Gym Badges. The Gym Leader, Team Rocket's commander Giovanni, agrees to the fight, eventually using a never before seen Pokémon (Mewtwo), which the Pokédex cannot identify, to easily defeat Gary. Team Rocket kidnaps and tries to give Togepi to Giovanni, but Giovanni thinks it is useless. Giovanni leaves the Gym with Mewtwo to sort out an emergency and puts Jessie, James, and Meowth in charge. Ash challenges them and wins the battle, but Team Rocket refuses to give Ash the Earth Badge, his eighth and final badge. Togepi sends them blasting off when it plays with the controls, and Team Rocket drops the Earth Badge for Ash to catch.
6461"It's Mr. Mime Time!" (Barrierd of the Pokémon Circus)
"Pokemon Sākasu no Bariyādo" (ポケモンサーカスのバリヤード)		September 24, 1998September 27, 1999
Upon heading back to Pallet Town, Ash and his friends see a Mr. Mime trying to escape from a trainer who runs a circus. Unable to get the circus' overweight Mr. Mime to act, Ash and the gang have to find another one to take its place. The gang choose to dress up Ash so he can look like a Mr. Mime. Meanwhile, the Mr. Mime from earlier comes to the Ketchum residence and is mistaken by Mrs. Ketchum for Ash.
6579"Holiday Hi-Jynx" (Rougela's Christmas)
"Rūjura no Kurisumasu" (ルージュラのクリスマス)		October 5, 1998[lower-alpha 13]December 11, 1999
Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanwhile, Jessie attempts to take revenge on Santa for stealing her favorite doll when she was young.[lower-alpha 14]
6680"Snow Way Out" (Iwark as a Bivouac)
"Iwāku de Bibāku" (イワークでビバーク)		October 5, 1998[lower-alpha 13]December 18, 1999
Ash and his friends are trapped in a snowstorm. Brock suggests that the group uses his Onix to create a bivouac. They are about to start when a strong gust of wind blows Pikachu away, and Ash tries to save him. After saving Pikachu who is about to fall off a cliff, Ash finds himself separated from the rest of the group. He and his other Pokémon must brave out the rest of the storm together in a cave.
6762"Showdown at the Po-ké Corral" (Rival Showdown! Ōkido Laboratory)
"Raibaru Taiketsu! Ōkido Kenkyūjo" (ライバルたいけつ! オーキドけんきゅうじょ)		October 8, 1998September 30, 1999
Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter rivalry with Gary, Professor Oak tells them both the meaning of Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to get inside the lab to steal the Pokémon after their headquarters is destroyed by Mewtwo.
6863"The Evolution Solution" (When Yadon Becomes Yadoran)
"Yadon ga Yadoran ni naru Toki" (ヤドンがヤドランになるとき)		October 15, 1998October 2, 1999
Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, Professor Westwood V is also trying to solve the mystery. Jessie captures Shellder, and tries to rush a Slowpoke's evolution, forcing Psyduck to stall the evolution.
6964"The Pi-Kahuna" (Legend of the Surfing Pikachu)
"Naminori Pikachū no Densetsu" (なみのりピカチュウのでんせつ)		October 22, 1998October 2, 1999
Ash and his friends take some time off to go surfing. While surfing, however, Ash passes out, but is thankfully rescued by a surfer named Victor and his blue-eyed Pikachu, Puka. Victor then reveals his plans to surf a tsunami called Humungadunga and become a surfing legend.
7065"Make Room for Gloom" (Kusaihana of Botanical Garden)
"Shokubutsuen no Kusaihana" (しょくぶつえんのクサイハナ)		October 29, 1998October 4, 1999
Ash goes to a large greenhouse called the Xanadu Nursery to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyzed.
7166"Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!" (Pokémon the Movie!)
"Pokemon za Mūbī!" (ポケモン・ザ・ムービー!)		November 5, 1998October 8, 1999
Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket audition their Pokémon for the costarring role in a movie with an all-Pokémon cast. Misty's Psyduck wins the part by default when the other competitors are unable to handle the film's star, a prima donna Wigglytuff.
7267"Go West, Young Meowth"[lower-alpha 15] (Nyarth's A-I-U-E-O)
"Nyāsu no Aiueo" (ニャースのあいうえお)		November 12, 1998October 9, 1999
Ash, his friends, and Delia go to Hollywood to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon were cast in. Team Rocket follows them to find out that Meowth has history in this town; It is here where he was a member of a gang of street Meowths led by the Persian. He learned to speak and walk upright to win the heart of a female Meowth who was abandoned by her owner. Upon returning, he challenges Persian who was once his mentor for the female Meowth he thought he lost years before.
7368"To Master the Onixpected!" (Elite Four Shiba Appears!)
"Shitennō Shiba Tōjō!" (してんのうシバとうじょう!)		November 19, 1998October 11, 1999
After watching Elite Four member Bruno on TV, Ash and his friends decide to do training in the mountains to be as strong as Bruno. However, they meet Bruno and he manipulates them to do some menial tasks for him. Meanwhile, a giant Onix is on a rampage.
7469"The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis" (Clash! Super-Ancient Pokémon)
"Gekitotsu! Chō Kodai Pokemon" (げきとつ! ちょうこだいポケモン)		November 26, 1998October 14, 1999
While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. A giant Gengar and a giant Alakazam who were respectively trapped inside a "dark device" and a strange urn are awakened. The two start to fight one another when a giant Jigglypuff appears and puts them to sleep.
7570"Bad to the Bone!" (Garagara's Bone Club)
"Garagara no Hone Konbō" (ガラガラのホネこんぼう)		December 3, 1998October 16, 1999
Ash and his friends offer to help Otoshi, a trainer that is heading for the Pokémon League, to retrieve his stolen gym badges from Team Rocket.
7671"All Fired Up! (Part 1)" (Fire! The Pokémon League Opening Ceremony!)
"Faiyā! Pokemon Rīgu Kaikaishiki!" (ファイヤー! ポケモンリーグかいかいしき!)		December 10, 1998October 23, 1999
Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with the flame of the legendary Pokémon, Moltres. Ash, as a participant, is free to carry the flame but when Team Rocket steals it, the tournament may be cancelled.
7772"Round One: Begin! (Part 2)" (Pokémon League Begins! Water Field!)
"Pokemon Rīgu Kaimaku! Mizu no Fīrudo!" (ポケモンリーグかいまく! みずのフィールド!)		December 17, 1998October 30, 1999
Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against Mandi's Exeggutor, Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, who he then uses against Mandi's remaining Seadra and Golbat, winning the match and moving onto the next preliminary round.
7873"Fire and Ice (Part 3)" (Ice Field! Blazing Battle!)
"Kōri no Fīrudo! Honō no Tatakai!" (こおりのフィールド! ほのおのたたかい!)		December 24, 1998November 6, 1999
For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidorino, and he, victorious, moves on to Round 3. In the third round, Ash faces a trainer named Pete in the ice arena. Both trainers are left with 2 Pokémon each. Pete uses Cloyster and Arcanine. In the end, Ash is victorious and he moves on to Round 4.
7974"The Fourth Round Rumble (Part 4)" (Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!)
"Kusa no Fīrudo! Igai na Kyōteki!" (くさのフィールド! いがいなきょうてき!)		January 1, 1999November 13, 1999
During the 4th Round, Gary ends up losing to a trainer named Melissa after Gary's Nidoking is defeated by Melissa's Golem. Meanwhile, Ash faces against his toughest opponent yet, a trainer named Jeanette, who uses a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. After a hard fought battle, the match ends with Ash victorious, and he moves on to the 5th round, becoming one of the final sixteen members of the tournament.
8075"A Friend in Deed (Part 5)" (Rival Appears!)
"Raibaru Tōjō!" (ライバルとうじょう!)		January 7, 1999November 20, 1999
Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket makes another attempt to steal Ash's and Richie's Pokémon. Ash and Richie prevent Team Rocket from stealing their Pokémon. Ash discovers his next battle is against Richie.
8176"Friend and Foe Alike (Part 6)" (Sekiei Stadium! Vs. Hiroshi!)
"Sekiei Sutajiamu! Tai Hiroshi!" (セキエイスタジアム! VSヒロシ!)		January 14, 1999November 27, 1999
After making a promise with Richie that he will have the best battle of his life, Ash is given the choice between letting Team Rocket steal Pikachu or missing his battle with Richie. Ash is not about to let Team Rocket make him break the promise he made with Richie, so he is able to eventually rescue Pikachu and get to the stadium in time. However, he loses due to his Charizard refusing his orders in the final stretch of his battle against Richie. Richie moves on to the quarterfinals.
8277"Friends to the End (Part 7)" (Pokémon League! Final Battle!)
"Pokemon Rīgu! Saigo no Tatakai!" (ポケモンリーグ! さいごのたたかい!)		January 21, 1999November 27, 1999
After losing to Richie in the fifth round, Ash is moping around, annoyed that he lost. He is convinced by Misty that he should support Richie who is now in the quarterfinals. However, when Richie loses, they both have to look inside themselves to see if they are good trainers.
Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands (Season 2; 1999)
EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
8378"Pallet Party Panic" (Masara Town! Setting off on a New Journey)
"Masara Taun! Aratanaru Tabidachi!" (マサラタウン! あらたなるたびだち!)		January 28, 1999December 4, 1999
Ash celebrates making it to the Kanto League back at Pallet Town. However, Team Rocket steal Pikachu and try to ruin the party, but they're defeated by Charizard. Later on, Professor Oak asks Ash to go to Valencia Island to bring the mysterious Pokéball (GS Ball) from Professor Ivy. Ash prepares for his journey to Valencia Island, they are attacked by a group of Spearow and a very angry Fearow. Ash realizes that the Spearow Ash threw a rock at in "Pokémon, I Choose You!" is that Fearow, and soon carries Ash and Pikachu away. Then later, Ash's Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot, and is released to protect wild Pidgey and Pidgeotto.
8481"A Scare in the Air" (The Airship Hardship!?)
"Hikōsen wa Fukōsen!?" (ひこうせんはふこうせん!?)		February 4, 1999January 8, 2000
Heading to the Valencia Island, Ash takes part in a lottery and wins a quick way there, a blimp ride... however the Blimp turns out to be controlled by Team Rocket. To make things worse, the old blimp may be haunted.
8582"Pokéball Peril" (Southern Pokémon and the GS Ball)
"Nangoku Pokemon to GS Bōru" (なんごくポケモンとGSボール)		February 11, 1999January 15, 2000
Ash and his friends are on Valencia Island searching for Professor Ivy, so they can receive a mysterious Pokéball called the GS Ball. They find Professor Ivy's Pokémon Laboratory where the professor shows them the GS Ball. As the ball cannot not be opened or transported, Ash and his friends are tasked with returning the GS ball to Professor Oak for examination. Brock decides to stay on the island with Professor Ivy so that he can learn about Pokémon. Ash and Misty leave without Brock and board a dirigible airship but encounter Team Rocket. Team Rocket calls Ash and Misty "a pair of lovebirds". In the end, Jigglypuff suddenly appears and sings. Team Rocket and Jigglypuff exit the blimp while the blimp crash lands on Tangelo Island.
8683"The Lost Lapras" (Save Laplace!)
"Rapurasu o Tasukero!" (ラプラスをたすけろ!)		February 18, 1999January 22, 2000
While exploring the island they crash-landed on, Ash and Misty discover a group of teenagers bullying a Lapras. Despite the bullies being driven away, the Lapras which is only a baby is refusing to let any humans near it and the pressure increases when Team Rocket arrive, intending to steal the Lapras, forcing Ash, Misty and their new friend, Tracey Sketchit to give chase and save the Lapras before it's too late.
8784"Fit to Be Tide" (Orange League! Natsukan Gym!)
"Orenji Rīgu! Natsukan Jimu!" (オレンジリーグ! ナツカンジム!)		February 25, 1999February 5, 2000
Having caught Lapras, Ash along with Misty and Tracey have embarked on a journey of exploring the Orange Islands as Ash plans to enter the Orange League. The group's first stop is Mikan Island where Ash finds the first Orange League Gym and discovers that the Orange League Gym structure is a lot different than the one he's used to seeing in his native Kanto.
8885"Pikachu Re-Volts" (The Mystery of the Missing Pokémon!)
"Kieta Pokemon-tachi no Nazo!" (きえたポケモンたちのナゾ!)		March 4, 1999February 5, 2000
Butch and Cassidy attempt to control Pokémon with a large antenna sending out signals from Drowzee. Ash's Pikachu, Misty's Togepi, and all of Jessie and James' Pokémon turn against their masters because of the effects. They're going to have to team up to save their Pokémon. Togepi also learns Metronome from Drowzee.
8986"The Crystal Onix" (The Crystal Iwark)
"Kurisutaru no Iwāku" (クリスタルのイワーク)		March 11, 1999February 5, 2000
While out at sea, Ash and his friends find a message in a bottle from Marissa of Sunburst Island asking if anyone knows about Onix made out of crystal. Curious, they help Marissa and her brother Mateo to find the Crystal Onix and to capture it.
9087"In the Pink" (The Island of Pink Pokémon)
"Pinku no Pokemon-jima" (ピンクのポケモンじま)		March 18, 1999February 12, 2000
After getting caught in some whirlpools, Ash and his friends get washed up on Pinkan Island, a special Pokémon Reserve which contains Pokémon that are only of the color, pink. However, Team Rocket also get washed up on this island and start causing problems.
9190"Shell Shock" (The Secret of the Kabuto Fossils!)
"Kabuto no Kaseki no Himitsu!" (カブトのかせきのひみつ!)		March 25, 1999March 4, 2000
After following some boats to an island, Ash and his friends discover an excavation, the whole island is made of fossilized Kabuto, however according to the legend, the Kabuto are said to awaken and unleash destruction on the island.
9288"Stage Fight" (Dance! Pokémon Showboat!)
"Odoru! Pokémon Shōbōto!" (おどる! ポケモンショーボート!)		April 1, 1999February 12, 2000
After arriving on another island, Ash and his friends discover a showboat which has many talking Pokémon on it. Finding out they do performances, Ash and the gang decides to sit and watch it, but Team Rocket arrives to steal the rare talking Pokémon.
9389"Bye Bye Psyduck" (Goodbye Koduck! Come Back Golduck?)
"Sayonara Kodakku! Mata Kite Gorudakku?" (さよならコダック! またきてゴルダック?)		April 8, 1999February 26, 2000
After stopping on another island to rest, Misty notices her Psyduck's tail is glowing, a nearby trainer says it may mean it is time for it to evolve. So Misty challenges her to battle and when she finds she has a Golduck, she easily beats the trainer. However, Team Rocket has other plans. Later, Golduck turns out to be a wild Pokémon as Misty's Psyduck had only slept in its Pokéball.
9491"The Joy of Pokémon" (Sailing Joy! Cross the Raging Waves!)
"Seiringu Jōi! Aranami o Koete!" (セイリングジョーイ! あらなみをこえて!)		April 15, 1999March 4, 2000
Ash and his friends meet a Nurse Joy who does not run a Pokémon Center of her own but instead travels between islands on the archipelago which are too small to have a Pokémon Center on them and heals sick Pokémon. Ash and his friends decide to help Nurse Joy.
9592"Navel Maneuvers" (Navel Gym! Snowy Mountain Battle!)
"Nēburu Jimu! Yuki Yama no Tatakai!" (ネーブルジム! ゆきやまのたたかい!)		April 22, 1999March 11, 2000
The group arrive on Navel Island where Ash finds himself up against the Gym Leader, Danny as Ash competes for his second Orange League badge. Misty attempts to tempt Ash by showing a more caring attitude to Danny. Ash once again gets jealous and sad.
9693"Snack Attack" (Gluttonous Kabigon! Huge Panic!)
"Ōgui Kabigon! Dai Panikku!" (おおぐいカビゴン! だいパニック!)		April 29, 1999March 25, 2000
Arriving on the Grapefruit Islands, Ash discovers that there is a Snorlax going from island to island and Snorlax was responsible for eating all the grapefruits. Ash is employed to help stop the greedy Snorlax, but the Snorlax proves to be slippery. Later on, with the help of Jigglypuff, Ash captures the Snorlax.
9794"A Shipful of Shivers" (Ghost Ship and Ghost Pokémon!)
"Yūreisen to Yūrei Pokemon!" (ゆうれいせんとゆうれいポケモン!)		May 6, 1999March 25, 2000
Arriving on Moro Island, Ash and his friends hear about a long lost Orange League Trophy being found on a sunken ship, but when Team Rocket steals it, Ash and the gang follow them to a ghost ship inhabited by Gastly and Haunter.
9895"Meowth Rules!" (Lord Nyarth's Island!?)
"O Nyāsu-sama no Shima!?" (おニャースさまのしま!?)		May 13, 1999March 25, 2000
Meowth finds himself on an island where the inhabitants believe him to be the "Great Meowth of Bounty".
9996"Tracey Gets Bugged" (The Strike Soldier's Pride)
"Sutoraiku Senshi no Hokori" (ストライクせんしのほこり)		May 20, 1999April 1, 2000
Arriving on Murcott Island, Ash and his friends discover a wounded Scyther. After capturing it, Tracey must take it to a Pokémon Center. While there, he discovers the Scyther got dethroned from being in charge of his group.
10097"A Way Off Day Off" (It's a Southern Island! Everyone Assemble!)
"Minami no Shima da yo! Zen'in Shūgō!" (みなみのしまだよ! ぜんいんしゅうごう!)		May 27, 1999April 8, 2000
Deciding to take a break on a nearby island, Ash, his friends, and all their Pokémon just use the time to relax and get better acquainted. However, Team Rocket has other plans for the Pokémon and intend to steal them.
10198"The Mandarin Island Miss Match" (Elite Four Canna! Ice Battle!!)
"Shitennō Kanna! Kōri no Tatakai!!" (してんのうカンナ! こおりのたたかい!!)		June 3, 1999April 15, 2000
The group descend on Mandarin Island where Ash's arrogance emerges due to the fact that he's won every single battle he's had since arriving on the island but upon meeting Prima, a member of the Elite Four, and challenging her to a battle, Ash starts to realize that he may have made a grave mistake.
10299"Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?" (Nidoran's Love Story)
"Nidoran no Koimonogatari" (ニドランのこいものがたり)		June 10, 1999April 22, 2000
Still on Mandarin Island, Ash and his friends go through Victorian Town where they find two Nidoran who are in love with each other but any possible hint of a relationship is being derailed by the trainers who happen to be childhood rivals.
103100"Get Along, Little Pokémon" (Coil on the Prairie!)
"Daiheigen no Koiru-tachi!" (だいへいげんのコイルたち!)		June 17, 1999April 29, 2000
Ash and his friends discover a man who has troops of Magnemite and has to take them to a town on the island in order to give it power. However, he gets injured, so it is up to Ash to herd up the Magnemite and get them to the town.
104101"The Mystery Menace" (Monster in the Sewers!?)
"Chikadō no Kaibutsu!?" (ちかどうのかいぶつ!?)		June 24, 1999May 6, 2000
Heading to the other end of Mandarin Island and the city of Trovitopolis, Ash and his friends discover there's a monster in the sewer that is causing lots of problems in the town. When the Mayor wants to blow it up, Nurse Joy protests and asks Ash and company to help.
105106"Misty Meets Her Match" (Yuzu Gym! Type Battle 3 vs. 3!!)
"Yuzu Jimu! Taipu Batoru San Tai San!!" (ユズジム! タイプバトル3VS3!!)		July 1, 1999September 9, 2000
Ash arrives on Trovita Island prepared to battle for his third Orange League Gym Badge. However, much to Ash's dismay, the Gym Leader, Rudy, has more than just battling on his mind, Rudy develops a crush on Misty, and Ash gets jealous once again. Rudy moves in to court Misty after she helps rescue his younger sister, Mahri. While Ash battles for the Spike Shell Badge, Misty considers the tempting offer to stay on the island with Rudy and Mahri forever. Later, Rudy understands that Misty wants to go with Ash. In the end, Rudy compliments that Ash is lucky before they say their goodbyes.
106108"Bound for Trouble" (Pikachu vs. Nyarth!?)
"Pikachū Tai Nyāsu!?" (ピカチュウVSニャース!?)		July 15, 1999September 15, 2000
After getting his 3rd Orange League Badge, Ash and his friends arrive on an island, where Pikachu is soon captured by Team Rocket and is chained to Meowth. But soon after Pikachu and Meowth are taken away by a giant Pidgeot, the trapped rivals eventually learn how to get along.
107105"Charizard Chills" (Lizardon! I Choose You!!)
"Rizādon! Kimi ni Kimeta!!" (リザードン! きみにきめた!!)		July 22, 1999September 2, 2000
Ash, Tracey and Misty are sailing along on Lapras when they almost crash into another Pokémon trainer wanting to battle Ash. This trainer heard about Ash from the Trovita Island gym leader and wants to put his Pokémon up against Ash’s. When the new trainer uses a super-powerful Poliwrath on Charizard, it’s more than anyone expects. After Charizard gets frozen in a battle, Ash tries to defrost him. Charizard, still distrusting of Ash, doesn't want his help, but Ash keeps trying. Charizard finally decides to obey and respect Ash as not only his trainer but also his friend, and the two become closer than ever! Ash is able to give a stunning defeat to the Poliwrath that froze Charizard earlier.
108104"The Pokémon Water War" (Firefighting Showdown! Zenigame vs. Kameil)
"Hikeshi Taiketsu! Zenigame Tai Kamēru" (ひけしたいけつ! ゼニガメVSカメール)		July 29, 1999August 26, 2000
On the next island, Ash and his friends see a team of firefighters consisting of Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise. Eager to test its skills, Ash's Squirtle get to train with them. But when an actual fire turns up, training has to become reality.
109103"Pokémon Food Fight" (Burn! Kabigon!!)
"Moe yo! Kabigon!!" (もえよ! カビゴン!!)		August 5, 1999August 19, 2000
While in a battle, Ash accidentally breaks Snorlax's Pokéball. With the Pokémon Center on the other side of the island, Ash and his friends have to get Snorlax there. And to make matters worse, Team Rocket arrive and are hoarding the island's food ransom until they get Pikachu.
110107"Pokémon Double Trouble" (Tag Battle! The Last Gym!!)
"Taggu Batoru! Saigo no Jimu!!" (タッグバトル! さいごのジム!!)		August 12, 1999September 9, 2000
On Kumquat Island, Ash discovers Luana, the final Orange Island Gym Leader, who mistakes him for her son. After defending the island from Team Rocket, they head to the Gym to have a Double Battle where Pikachu and Charizard battle against Marowak and Alakazam but Pikachu's and Charizard's unwillingness to work together might end up costing Ash his chance of qualifying for the Orange League.
111109"The Wacky Watcher" (Koiking! The Secret of Evolution!!)
"Koikingu! Shinka no Himitsu!!" (コイキング! しんかのひみつ!!)		August 19, 1999September 16, 2000
On Rind Island, Tracey meets Dr. Quackenpoker, a noted Pokémon Watcher who is doing a study on the Magikarp that climb up waterfalls and how they evolve into Gyarados. However, Team Rocket appears to steal the Magikarp and get them to evolve.
112110"The Stun Spore Detour" (Nyoromo and Kasumi)
"Nyoromo to Kasumi" (ニョロモとカスミ)		August 26, 1999September 16, 2000
On a tiny island, Ash and Tracey get affected by Stun Spore leaving it up to Misty to get an antidote to heal them. Can Misty find it with the help of her new Poliwag?
113111"Hello Pummelo" (Winners' Cup! Full Battle 6 vs. 6!!)
"Wināzu Kappu! Furu Batoru Roku Tai Roku!!" (ウィナーズカップ! フルバトル6VS6!!)		September 2, 1999September 23, 2000
Having arrived on Pummelo Island, Ash finally gets the chance to battle the Orange League leader and Champion, Drake in a full six-on-six Pokémon battle, only to discover that the battle may prove to be the toughest one he's ever had.
114112"Enter the Dragonite" (Final Battle! Kairyu Appears!!)
"Fainaru Batoru! Kairyū Tōjō!!" (ファイナルバトル! カイリューとうじょう!!)		September 9, 1999September 23, 2000
Ash continues his fight against Drake in hopes of becoming the Orange League Champion and earning a place in the Orange League Hall of Fame but things hit a snag when Drake brings out his final Pokémon—the legendary Dragonite whose overwhelming strength and powerful attacks are a force to be reckoned—causing Ash to realize that his dream of becoming Orange League Champion may not become a reality after all.
115113"Viva Las Lapras" (Goodbye Laplace!)
"Sayonara Rapurasu!" (さよならラプラス!)		September 16, 1999September 30, 2000
Having been crowned the Orange League Champion after winning his battle against Drake, Ash and the team are heading back to Pallet Town in Kanto, but their plans get derailed when Lapras finally discovers its family, only for everyone to realize that Lapras's pack want nothing to do with Ash's Lapras now that it has gotten involved with humans. Ash, Misty and Tracey soon learn that a group of pirates and their Tentacruel are attacking Lapras's group and when the bullying starts up again, with Tracey having gone to alert Officer Jenny, Ash and Misty decide to get into the fight, vowing to stop the pirates once for all.
116114"The Underground Round-Up" (Big Marumine Explosion!?)
"Marumain Dai Bakuha!?" (マルマインだいばくは!?)		September 23, 1999September 30, 2000
Having to travel by boat, Ash and his friends arrive on Hamlin Island, their final stop before returning to Kanto to discover that the town is being attacked by hundreds of Electrode. A man named Poncho is trying to stop them with his group of Diglett.
117115"A Tent Situation" (Return to Masara Town!)
"Kaettekita Masara Taun!" (かえってきたマサラタウン!)		September 30, 1999October 7, 2000
They’re back in Pallet Town. When they get home, they discover that Brock is back and he won’t explain why he left Valencia Island. However, as usual, Team Rocket try to steal all of the Pokémon in Professor Oak’s lab by vacuuming all the Pokéballs, including the GS Ball that Professor Oak was working on. Can they get it back?
118116"The Rivalry Revival" (Rival Showdown! Satoshi vs. Shigeru!!)
"Raibaru Taiketsu! Satoshi Tai Shigeru!!" (ライバルたいけつ! サトシVSシゲル!!)		October 7, 1999October 14, 2000
After Gary saves the day against Team Rocket, Ash decides to challenge him where Pikachu is against Eevee. However, Gary wins the battle. Ash is depressed, but goes to follow Gary to Johto in order to beat him once and for all. Tracey decides to stay in Pallet Town, so he can be Professor Oak's assistant. In the end, Brock rejoins the group and they head off to Johto.


Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (Season 3; 1999–2000)
EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
119117"Don't Touch That 'dile" (Wakaba Town! Where the Winds of a New Beginning Blow!)
"Wakaba Taun! Hajimari o Tsugeru Kaze ga Fuku Machi!" (ワカバタウン! はじまりをつげるかぜのふくまち!)		October 14, 1999October 14, 2000
Ash, Brock and Misty arrive in New Bark Town and Ash's plan to register for the Johto League hit a snag when he and the team get involved in a case of a Totodile that Team Rocket has kidnapped!
120118"The Double Trouble Header" (The Rookie's Chicorita!)
"Rūkī no Chikorīta!" (ルーキーのチコリータ!)		October 21, 1999October 21, 2000
Heading to Violet City for the first gym, Ash and company meet Casey, a new trainer and baseball fan who eagerly challenges Ash to a battle. When Ash easily beats all three of her Pokémon with just his Charizard, she gets upset and runs off wanting revenge. She makes an alliance with Team Rocket, who agree to help her beat Ash...that is, until she finds out that Team Rocket was just using her.
121119"A Sappy Ending" (Crash! Heracros vs. Kailios!!)
"Gekitotsu! Herakurosu Tai Kairosu!!" (げきとつ! へラクロスVSカイロス!!)		October 28, 1999October 28, 2000
Heading towards Violet City, Ash and company see some Heracross. Ash, eager to get one, disturbs them and gets told off by an expert. He tells about how Heracross and Pinsir are at war due to something disturbing their tree sap flow. Later, Heracross expresses his desire to come with Ash and thus Ash captures Heracross.
122120"Roll On, Pokémon!" (Donfan's Valley!)
"Donfan no Tani!" (ドンファンのたに!)		November 4, 1999November 4, 2000
Ash encounters a Donphan and wants to capture it, thinking it's wild, but finds out it is owned by Rochelle, a trainer who is looking for Amberite. Team Rocket however wants to get the Amberite and steal Donphan. Note: This episode aired as part of Kids WB's Fraturday.
123121"Illusion Confusion!" (Hoho and the Mysterious Forest!)
"Hōhō to Ayashii Mori!" (ホーホーとあやしいもり!)		November 11, 1999November 4, 2000
Heading into a forest which is inhabited by a ghost Pokémon, Ash and company get tricked by illusions, but Gary tells them to see through them by getting a Hoothoot. Ash goes to get one and when he finds the rental place, he discovers the Hoothoot he can rent is a rowdy one.
124122"Flower Power" (Kireihana's Battle Dancing!)
"Kireihana no Batoru Danshingu!" (キレイハナのバトルダンシング!)		November 18, 1999November 11, 2000
In the city of Florando, Ash and company come across a trainer called Bailey. Bailey and her two Bellossom are trying to participate in a contest but just can't get their rhythm right. Ash decides to try to help them out. Note: This episode aired as part of Kids WB's Fraturday.
125123"Spinarak Attack" (Itomaru! Big Police Investigation!!)
"Itomaru! Dai Sōsasen!!" (イトマル! だいそうさせん!!)		November 25, 1999November 11, 2000
In Catallia City, Ash and company see Officer Jenny who has a Spinarak to help her solve crimes. Knowing Ash and company as the trainers who helped her sister in New Bark Town, Officer Jenny asks them for their help in solving some crimes that bear a resemblance to the crimes of the Black Arachnid, a figure who eight generations before had been known for being a legendary thief and for Meowth that assisted him in his crimes.
126124"Snubbull Snobbery" (Bull's Magnificent Life!?)
"Burū no Karei na Seikatsu!?" (ブルーのかれいなせいかつ!?)		December 2, 1999November 18, 2000
Still on their path to Violet City, Ash and company find a Snubbull clinging to Growlithe's tail. They decide to find the owner of the Snubbull and return it, but when the Snubbull goes missing again, they have to get it.
127125"The Little Big Horn" (Odoshishi! Forest of Illusions!?)
"Odoshishi! Maboroshi no Mori!?" (オドシシ！まぼろしのもり!?)		December 9, 1999November 18, 2000
When a town keeps getting attacked by a herd of Stantler, Brock thinks there is something awry. Standing up against them, he finds it is an illusion made by one baby Stantler which is injured.
128126"The Chikorita Rescue" (The Stubborn Chicorita!!)
"Ijippari no Chikorīta!!" (いじっぱりのチコリータ!!)		December 16, 1999November 25, 2000
Heading to Violet City Gym, Ash comes across a wild Chikorita and battles it. But when it is hurt in battle he rushes it to the Pokémon Center only to find Team Rocket are wanting that Chikorita for themselves. Chikorita becomes Ash's newest Pokémon in the end.
129127"Once in a Blue Moon" (Nuoh and the GS Ball!?)
"Nuō to GS Bōru!?" (ヌオーとGSボール!?)		December 23, 1999December 2, 2000
While polishing the GS Ball in Cherrygrove City, Ash soon finds that a Quagsire has stolen the GS Ball. Trying to get it back, he gets arrested for interfering in the Quagsire Festival where the Quagsire take round things and send them upstream, where the last object to be returned gives good luck to its owner.
130128"The Whistle Stop" (Rediba's Flute!)
"Rediba no Fue!" (レディバのふえ!)		January 1, 2000December 2, 2000
In a forest, Ash meets a girl called Arielle and her group of Ledyba who tend the gardens and follow Arielle's whistle. However in a battle with Team Rocket, all the Ledyba dispel and it's up to Ash and company to find them.
131129"Ignorance is Blissey" (Happinas's Happy Nurse!)
"Hapinasu no Happī Nāsu!" (ハピナスのハッピーナース!)		January 6, 2000December 9, 2000
At the Happy Town Pokémon Center, Ash and company discover a Blissey, the evolved form of Chansey. While relaxing, Ash keeps getting hurt by Blissey accidentally, but Team Rocket soon arrives, and since the Blissey is an old friend of Jessie, Jessie regrets accepting food from her.
132130"A Bout with Sprout" (Big Pinch! Madatsubomi Tower!)
"Dai Pinchi! Madatsubomi no Tō!" (だいピンチ! マダツボミのとう!)		January 13, 2000December 16, 2000
Finally in Violet City, Ash and company find a school and he gets asked to give a small talk about Pokémon Training to the kids. However, a kid called Zackie is convinced that Ash's Pikachu is to be his, and when Pikachu runs off, he takes chase with one of Ash's empty Pokéballs.
133131"Fighting Flyer with Fire" (Kikyou Gym! Sky Battle!!)
"Kikyō Jimu! Ōzora no Tatakai!!" (キキョウジム! おおぞらのたたかい!!)		January 20, 2000December 16, 2000
Ash finally arrives at the Violet City Gym and begins his campaign of earning eight gym badges to qualify for the Johto League by taking on the Violet City Gym Leader, Falkner but Ash soon discovers that Falkner's a force to be reckoned with due to Falkner's Pokémon overwhelming Ash's. Ash soon realizes that he needs to come up with some kind of strategy instead of his usual approach of brutal force if he's to stand any chance of winning his first gym badge.
134132"For Crying Out Loud" (Crybaby Maril!)
"Nakimushi Mariru!" (なきむしマリル!)		January 27, 2000January 20, 2001
When a crybaby Marill is washed away by a river following a failed attempt by Team Rocket to steal it, Misty tries returning the Marill to its trainer Wilhomena.
135133"Tanks a Lot!" (Pasture! Otachi & Togepy!!)
"Bakusō! Otachi Ando Togepī!!" (ばくそう! オタチ&トゲピー!!)		February 3, 2000January 27, 2001
Team Rocket's new super vehicle, the Arbo-tank, is their ticket to world domination. That is, until Togepi and its new-found buddy, Sentret, climb inside and accidentally wreak havoc on everything in their path.
136134"Charizard's Burning Ambitions" (Lizardon's Valley! Until We Meet Again!!)
"Rizādon no Tani! Mata Au Hi made!!" (リザードンのたに! またあうひまで!!)		February 10, 2000February 3, 2001
When Ash hears of the Charicific Valley, he is sure a trip there will boost his Charizard's spirits, but when they reach the valley, they find its Charizard denizens are anything but cordial.
137135"Grin to Win!" (Big Panic! Kimawari Contest!!)
"Dai Panikku! Kimawari Kontesuto!!" (だいパニック! キマワリコンテスト!!)		February 17, 2000February 10, 2001
The annual Sunflora contest is only a day away, but Ash and company's new friend, the Sunflora trainer Sonrisa, is unable to convince her star Pokémon to compete.
138136"Chikorita's Big Upset" (Chicorita's Jealousy!?)
"Chikorīta wa Gokigen Naname!?" (チコリータはごきげんななめ!?)		February 24, 2000January 20, 2001
A severe case of sibling rivalry between Pikachu and Chikorita calls for therapy sessions with Nurse Joy. In such delicate matters, there's no such thing as an overnight cure, or is there?
139137"Foul Weather Friends" (Hanecco's Jealousy! Big Prairie Battle!!)
"Hanekko Haneta! Daisōgen no Tatakai!!" (ハネッコはねた! だいそうげんのたたかい!!)		March 2, 2000February 10, 2001
Ash and his friends chance upon a Hoppip, a fluffy Pokémon that is able to catch passing winds and drift for miles through the sky. The Hoppip's trainer Mariah uses a group of Hoppip to help her forecast the weather. One of the Hoppip is actually a little Oddish.
140138"The Superhero Secret" (Mysterious Superhero! Gligerman Appears!!)
"Nazo no Sūpāhīrō! Guraigāman Tōjō!!" (なぞのスーパーヒーロー! グライガーマンとうじょう!!)		March 9, 2000February 17, 2001
The legendary Gligarman is getting too old to fight crime. When Ash and friends wander into town, they bring with them a challenge that threatens to be Gligarman's last: Team Rocket.
141139"Mild 'n Wooly" (Merriep Meadow's Girl)
"Merīpu to Makiba no Shōjo" (メリープとまきばのしょうじょ)		March 16, 2000February 17, 2001
Team Rocket comes in sheep's clothing to relieve a kind Mareep-herder of her flock. Ash and friends are eager to help, but will first have to convince the Mareep trainer to have faith in herself.
142140"Wired for Battle!" (Let's Battle! Hassam vs. Heracros!!)
"Batoru Shiyō ze! Hassamu Tai Herakurosu!!" (バトルしようぜ! ハッサムVSヘラクロス!!)		March 23, 2000February 24, 2001
When Shingo, a promising trainee at a Pokémon battle dojo abandons battle altogether, it is up to Ash and friends to convince him that battling, and life for that matter, is more than just a matter of probability. Note: This episode aired as part of a Super Stuffed Saturday on Kids WB.
143141"Good 'Quil Hunting" (Hinoarashi! I Got It!!)
"Hinoarashi! Getto da ze!!" (ヒノアラシ! ゲットだぜ!!)		March 30, 2000March 3, 2001
With no fire Pokémon to call his own, Ash is overjoyed to find a Cyndaquil in the wild. But before Ash can capture the little Pokémon, he'll have to face another trainer with similar desires and less scruples as well as Team Rocket and their Giant Robotic Meowth-inator.
144142"A Shadow of a Drought" (Hiwada Town! Yadon's Well!!)
"Hiwada Taun! Yadon no Ido!!" (ヒワダタウン! ヤドンのいど!!)		April 6, 2000March 3, 2001
Ash carelessly makes enemies of the Slowpoke-worshipping residents of Azalea Town, but sees a chance at redemption when Team Rocket arrives to capture these revered Pokémon.
145143"Going Apricorn!" (Kunugidama and the Bonguri Fruit! Backyard Battle!!)
"Kunugidama to Bonguri no Mi! Urayama no Tatakai!!" (クヌギダマとボングリのみ! うらやまのたたかい!!)		April 13, 2000March 10, 2001
Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to renowned Pokémon expert Kurt, but Team Rocket threatens the entire operation when they attempt to harvest the Apricorn resources essential to Pokéball Production.
146144"Gettin' the Bugs Out" (Hiwada Gym! Forest Battlefield!!)
"Hiwada Jimu! Mori no Batoru Fīrudo!!" (ヒワダジム! もりのバトルフィールド!!)		April 20, 2000March 17, 2001
When Ash reaches the Azalea Town Gym, he has just the Pokémon to challenge the Gym Leader Bugsy's Bug Pokémon. But what will happen when Cyndaquil, the Fire Pokémon, can't get its burners going?
147145"A Farfetch'd Tale" (Ubame's Forest! Search for Kamonegi!!)
"Ubame no Mori! Kamonegi o Sagase!!" (ウバメのもり! カモネギをさがせ!!)		April 27, 2000March 17, 2001
After the inexperienced young trainer Sylvester mistakenly scares off his own Farfetch'd, Ash and friends are happy to help, but can they find it before Team Rocket can get their hands on this savory Pokémon?
148146"Tricks of the Trade" (Sonans and the Pokémon Exchange!!)
"Sōnansu to Pokemon Kōkankai!!" (ソーナンスとポケモンこうかんかい!!)		May 4, 2000March 24, 2001
At the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona, Ash and his friends befriend Benny, a young trainer who is having difficulties finding a trading partner willing to accept his Wobbuffet. In the end, Jessie accidentally trades her Lickitung for Benny's Wobbuffet and learns about Wobbuffet's Counter move.
149147"The Fire-ing Squad!" (Burning Zenigame Squad! Like a Fire!!)
"Moero Zenigame-dan! Honō no Yō ni!!" (もえろゼニガメだん! ほのおのように!!)		May 11, 2000April 21, 2001
An unexpected Pokémon fire-fighting competition reunites Ash with a group of fire fighters from the Orange Islands called Team Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle is reunited with the Squirtle Squad. In the end, Ash returns his Squirtle to the Squirtle Squad.
150148"No Big Woop!" (Full of Upah!)
"Upā ga Ippai!" (ウパーがいっぱい!)		May 18, 2000March 31, 2001
Ash and friends enthusiastically volunteer to watch over a school of Wooper while their trainer Olesia is away, but as always Team Rocket interferes, this time hoping to use the Wooper to pacify Giovanni.
151149"Tunnel Vision" (Purin vs. Bull!)
"Purin Tai Burū!" (プリンVSブルー!)		May 25, 2000April 7, 2001
When a Snubbull and Jigglypuff get into a great disagreement, they threaten to draw everyone else into their conflict.
152150"Hour of the Houndour" (Dark Pokémon – Delvil)
"Dāku Pokemon, Derubiru" (ダークポケモン・デルビル)		June 1, 2000April 14, 2001
Investigating a string of mysterious thefts, Ash and his friends discover a pack of Houndour, struggling to survive in the wild. In order to help mend their ways, Ash will have to earn their trust first.
153151"The Totodile Duel" (Whose Waninoko is It!? Satoshi vs. Kasumi!)
"Waninoko wa Dare no Mono!? Satoshi Tai Kasumi!" (ワニノコはだれのもの!? サトシVSカスミ!)		June 8, 2000May 5, 2001
Unable to settle their differences over who should get ownership of a Totodile, Ash and Misty engage in a fierce three-on-three Pokémon battle.
154152"Hot Matches!" (Airmd vs. Hinoarashi! Wings of Steel!!)
"Eamūdo Tai Hinoarashi! Hagane no Tsubasa!!" (エアムードVSヒノアラシ! はがねのつばさ!!)		June 15, 2000May 12, 2001
Ash faces Miki, a young female trainer who possess an unbeatable Skarmory, a Steel-type bird. To win, Ash and his Cyndaquil must undergo intense training if they're to have any hope of beating Skarmory.
155153"Love, Totodile Style" (Dance, Waninoko! The Step of Love!!)
"Odore Waninoko! Ai no Suteppu o!!" (おどれワニノコ! あいのステップを!!)		June 22, 2000May 26, 2001
Ash's Totodile falls in love with Azumarill but Totodile isn't successful in confessing its feelings to Azumarill. But when Team Rocket kidnaps Azumarill, it falls to Totodile to save the day.
156154"Fowl Play!" (Different-Colored Yorunozuku! I Got It!!)
"Irochigai no Yorunozuku! Getto da ze!!" (いろちがいのヨルノズク! ゲットだぜ!!)		June 29, 2000April 28, 2001
Ash has his sights set on a rare and brightly colored Noctowl, but this Pokémon's hypnosis leaves Ash's team unable to tell reality from illusion, much less stand up to another Pokémon in battle.
157155"Forest Grumps" (Ringuma's Startling!!)
"Ringuma de Dokkiri!!" (リングマでドッキリ!!)		July 6, 2000June 2, 2001
An Ursaring attack forces Ash and his friends to team up with Team Rocket, members of each team being paired with members of the other; Misty ends up with James and Meowth, and Jessie ends up with Ash, Brock and Pikachu.
158156"The Psychic Sidekicks!" (Kirinriki! The Village of Esper Pokémon!)
"Kirinriki! Esupā Pokemon no Mura!" (キリンリキ! エスパーポケモンのむら!)		July 13, 2000August 11, 2001
Team Rocket attacks Len Town, a town that is protected by Psychic Pokémon with a machine that is impervious to Psychic attacks, and begins to steal all the Pokémon in town.
159157"The Fortune Hunters" (Pokémon Fortune-telling!? Enormous Melee!)
"Pokemon Uranai!? Dairansen!" (ポケモンうらない!? だいらんせん!)		July 27, 2000May 19, 2001
A Pokémon Fortune Telling boom turns out to be a Team Rocket plot to steal Pokémon from local trainers.
Pokémon: Johto League Champions (Season 4; 2000–2001)
EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Original English
160158"A Goldenrod Opportunity (Part 1)" (Kogane Gym! Speed & Power!?)
"Kogane Jimu! Supīdo ando Pawā!?" (コガネジム! スピード&パワー!?)		August 3, 2000August 18, 2001
Ash Ketchum challenges the Goldenrod City Gym Leader Whitney to win his next badge to compete in the Johto League. After Ash easily beats Whitney's Nidorina and Clefairy, Whitney sends out her third and final Pokémon Miltank. Miltank defeats Ash's Cyndaquil and Totodile with its Rollout attack. Ash, in despair chooses Pikachu as his final Pokémon but despite their combined efforts and a strategy involving shocking Miltank while it's still wet from Totodile's Water Gun attack, Miltank's Rollout is just too strong and as a result, Pikachu soon faints, resulting in Whitney winning the battle.
161159"A Dairy Tale Ending (Part 2)" (Miltank! Revenge Battle!!)
"Mirutanku! Ribenji Batoru!!" (ミルタンク! リベンジバトル!!)		August 10, 2000August 18, 2001
In the aftermath of his shocking loss at the hands of the Goldenrod City Gym Leader, Whitney, and her Miltank, Ash struggles to regain his confidence and begins trying to form a strategy so he can beat Whitney's Miltank and get the Plain Badge. With his Pokémon having recovered from the intense battle, Ash and the group visit a nearby Miltank ranch and after a while, Ash eventually gains the confidence to challenge Whitney once again for a chance at getting the Plain Badge. But will the rematch finally go in Ash's favor or is Whitney going to be the Gym Leader who ends Ash's Johto League campaign for good?
162160"Air Time" (Battle of the Radio Tower! Surpass Spacetime!!)
"Rajiotō no Tatakai! Jikū o Koete!!" (ラジオとうのたたかい! じくうをこえて!!)		August 17, 2000September 8, 2001
Ash is invited as a guest on a Goldenrod City radio program. But fiction soon blurs into reality, and Ash must face Team Rocket in order to save both the radio show and his own Pokémon.
163161"The Bug Stops Here" (Bug Trainer Convention! Got It at the Natural Park!!)
"Mushitori Taikai! Shizen Kōen de Getto da ze!!" (むしとりたいかい! しぜんこうえんでゲットだぜ!!)		August 24, 2000August 25, 2001
Ash meets his rival Casey at the Bug Catching Contest. The competition between the two is fierce. Misty gets mad at Casey because she is pushing her Pokémon too hard. Meanwhile,Team Rocket has trapped Ash in a cage. Casey's Chikorita evolves into a Bayleef to rescue Ash. Ash wins the contest with the prizes: A Sun Stone and a Beedrill Ash had caught. Ash gave the Beedrill to Casey because of her love for striped yellow-colored Pokémon.
164162"Type Casting" (Where Is Usokkie!?)
"Usokkī wa Doko ni Iru!?" (ウソッキーはどこにいる!?)		August 31, 2000September 1, 2001
Ash and friends must somehow cross a river where a recent storm has washed the bridge away. A riverman promises to take them to the opposite bank if they can find an elusive Sudowoodo.
165163"Fossil Fools" (Ancient Pokémon Park! Ruins of Alph!!)
"Kodai Pokemon Pāku! Arufu no Iseki!!" (こだいポケモンパーク! アルフのいせき!!)		September 7, 2000September 15, 2001
Ash and friends meet the prehistoric Pokémon Omanyte and Omastar in the Ruins of Alph after Team Rocket displaced the Omanyte and Omastar from the reservoir they lived in.
166164"Carrying On" (The Carrier Poppo of the Poppo Store!)
"Poppo ya no Densho Poppo!" (ポッポやのでんしょポッポ!)		September 14, 2000September 22, 2001
The Pidgey Express messenger service is put in jeopardy when Team Rocket begins capturing Pidgey for their own profit. A young boy called Malachi must not only defeat them, but also win back his Grandpa's trust.
167165"Hassle in the Castle" (Zubat's Mansion! A Dangerous Labyrinth!!)
"Zubatto no Yakata! Kiken na Meiro!!" (ズバットのやかた! きけんなめいろ!!)		September 21, 2000September 29, 2001
Ash and friends come upon a castle that has been turned into a clinic that uses Pokémon to aid its patients. But Team Rocket soon arrives and unwittingly traps themselves with Brock in a maze that runs under the castle. After they escape, Zubat evolves into Golbat to stop Team Rocket from stealing Pikachu.
168166"Two Hits and a Miss" (Kapoerer vs. Fushigidane! Hand to Hand Showdown!!)
"Kapoerā Tai Fushigidane! Kakutō Taiketsu!!" (カポエラーVSフシギダネ! かくとうたいけつ!!)		September 28, 2000September 15, 2001
After saving Mr. Kenzo from a berserk Tauros, Ash is asked to take over Kenzo's Fighting Pokémon dojo, to the surprise of Kenzo's granddaughter Chigusa, who had hoped to take the position but whose training style Kenzo regards as frivolous. Before they can battle, Shiro "The Dojo Destroyer", a Fighting Pokémon trainer planning to open his own dojo, arrives and challenges Kenzo. Both Kenzo and his Machoke throw their backs out and Chigusa takes his place, but her Hitmontop proves no match for Shiro's Hitmonlee. When Team Rocket barges in, Ash, Pikachu and Bulbasaur save the day and the other Pokémon, but the dojo battle will continue the next day...can Ash and Bulbasaur train Chigusa and Hitmontop well enough to help them win?
169167"A Hot Water Battle" (The Three of the Jungle! Battle in the Hot Springs!!)
"Janguru no San Biki! Onsen Batoru!!" (ジャングルのさんびき! おんせんバトル!!)		October 5, 2000September 22, 2001
An innocent game ends with Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile at odds with each other. As they quarrel, they are drawn into a great adventure when they accidentally tumble into a hidden passage.
170168"Hook, Line, and Stinker" (Azumao! Fishing Battle!!)
"Azumaō! Fisshingu Batoru!!" (アズマオウ! フィッシングバトル!!)		October 12, 2000September 29, 2001
Anxious to show off her fishing skills, Misty enters a Seaking Fishing Competition. But if she wants to win, she'll have to face Andreas, a rude egotistic trainer that gave her trouble earlier.
171169"Beauty and the Breeder" (Goodbye, Rokon! Pokémon Beauty Contest!!)
"Sayonara Rokon! Pokemon Byūtī Kontesuto!!" (さよならロコン! ポケモンビューティーコンテスト!!)		October 19, 2000October 6, 2001
Brock joins up with his old friend Suzy. Together with her Vulpix, they enter the Pokémon Beauty Competition.
172170"A Better Pill to Swallow" (Tsubotsubo vs. Madatsubomi)
"Tsubotsubo Tai Madatsubomi" (ツボツボVSマダツボミ)		October 26, 2000October 13, 2001
Ash and the gang meet a hermit called Old Man Shuckle who makes natural remedies. But when Team Rocket drinks juice produced by a wild Shuckle, which is a component of one of Old Man Shuckle's remedies, they throw the behavior of all Pokémon in the area out of balance.
173171"Power Play!" (Blacky! Battle During a Dark Night!!)
"Burakkī! Yamiyo no Tatakai!!" (ブラッキー! やみよのたたかい!!)		November 2, 2000October 20, 2001
When Jessie builds a machine based on Wobbuffet and its Counter attack that will turn a Pokémon's own attack against it with double the power, Ash needs all the help he can get, even if that means teaming up with Gary.
174172"Mountain Time" (Redian! Exceeding the Valley of the Wind!!)
"Redian! Kaze no Tani o Koete!!" (レディアン! かぜのたにをこえて!!)		November 9, 2000October 20, 2001
When Team Rocket kidnaps Pikachu and Togepi, it's up to Ash and friends to keep these villains from destroying themselves and the two captive Pokémon along with them.
175173"Wobbu-Palooza" (Village of Sonans!?)
"Sōnansu no Mura!?" (ソーナンスのむら!?)		November 16, 2000October 27, 2001
Ash and friends attend a Wobbuffet Festival that honors the Wobbuffet. When a gang of delinquents attack, Ash attempts to stop them. But how can he defend the town if he's not allowed to fight?
176174"Imitation Confrontation" (Aim to Be a Metamon Master! Imite Returns!!)
"Mezase Metamon Masutā! Imite Futatabi!!" (めざせメタモンマスター! イミテふたたび!!)		November 23, 2000October 27, 2001
Ash and friends are reunited with Duplica, the aspiring Ditto Master, and find her now troubled with a Ditto that is unable to change its size, no matter what Pokémon it transforms into.
177175"The Trouble with Snubbull" (Nyarth, Bull and Granbull!?)
"Nyāsu to Burū to Guranburu!?" (ニャースとブルーとグランブル!?)		November 30, 2000November 3, 2001
When Ash and friends spot Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull, they try to track down the Pokémon before Team Rocket can get their hands on it.
178176"Ariados, Amigos" (Ariados! Battle of Ninja Arts!!)
"Ariadosu! Ninpō Batoru!!" (アリアドス! にんぽうバトル!!)		December 7, 2000November 17, 2001
Ash and friends are reunited with their one-time adversary, Aya, who is continuing devotedly on the path to the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. Ash and Brock enjoy the special classes, but Misty, because of her phobia of bug-type Pokémon, doesn't. The fun stops when Team Rocket decides to raid the school and steal all the Pokémon.
179177"Wings 'N' Things" (Flap, Yanyanma! Fly to Tomorrow's Sky!!)
"Habatake Yanyanma! Ashita no Sora e!!" (はばたけヤンヤンマ! あしたのそらへ!!)		December 14, 2000November 17, 2001
Zachary Evans, the son of a glassmaker, adopts a Yanma he finds in the wild, not knowing that this Pokémon's signature attack creates a shockwave that shatters all glass in the area.
180178"The Grass Route" (Popocco! Grass Pokémon Battle!!)
"Popokko! Kusa Pokemon Batoru!!" (ポポッコ! くさポケモンバトル!!)		December 21, 2000November 3, 2001
Ash and company chance upon the Grass Pokémon Tournament, an annual affair where trainers pit their herbaceous Pokémon against each other in the spirit of friendly combative horticulture.
181179"The Apple Corp" (Pikachu and Pichu!)
"Pikachū to Pichū!" (ピカチュウとピチュー!)		January 4, 2001December 1, 2001
A young orchard owner called Charmaine mistakes Pikachu for the thief who's recently eaten large amounts of her crop. Ash and friends set her straight by revealing the true culprits: a group of Pichu that live nearby.
182180"Houndoom's Special Delivery" (Hellgar and Togepy!)
"Herugā to Togepī!" (ヘルガーとトゲピー!)		January 11, 2001December 1, 2001
After a run-in with Team Rocket, Togepi disappears. Even more alarming are the large footprints they found next to Togepi's, which could only belong to a very big Pokémon.
183181"A Ghost of a Chance" (The Burned Tower! Matsuba Appears!!)
"Yaketa Tō! Matsuba Tōjō!!" (やけたとう! マツバとうじょう!!)		January 18, 2001November 10, 2001
Ash and friends finally reach Ecruteak City and meet up with a Gym Leader, Morty, with greater ease than they had thought. But they meet not in the Pokémon Gym, but in the charred ruins of a centuries-old tower.
184182"From Ghost to Ghost" (Enju Gym! Ghost Battle!!)
"Enju Jimu! Gōsuto Batoru!!" (エンジュジム! ゴーストバトル!!)		January 25, 2001November 10, 2001
Ash has his 4th gym battle with Morty, the ghost trainer. To win the Fog Badge, he might need to rely on the eyes of Noctowl.
185183"Trouble's Brewing" (The 5 Sisters of Eievui! Battle at the Tea Ceremony!!)
"Ībui Go-Shimai! Ochakai de Batoru!!" (イーブイ5しまい! おちゃかいでバトル!!)		February 1, 2001December 8, 2001
Brock is in heaven when he, Ash, and Misty chance upon a Japanese garden maintained by four beautiful sisters, each specializing in a traditional art of Japan.
186184"All That Glitters!" (Yamikarasu! The Stolen Badges!!)
"Yamikarasu! Ubawareta Bajji!!" (ヤミカラス! うばわれたバッジ!!)		February 8, 2001December 15, 2001
Reveling in his recent successes, Ash pauses to polish his newly earned badges when a flock of Murkrow arrive and make off with his hard-won prizes.
187185"The Light Fantastic" (Teppouo's Sky!)
"Teppouo no Sora!" (テッポウオのそら!)		February 15, 2001December 15, 2001
Inspired by an elderly artist called Gan Gogh, Ash and his friends journey into the desert in search of strange lights. They soon reach a gigantic crystal monolith that's surrounded by dozens of Remoraid.
188186"UnBEARable" (Himeguma's Secret!)
"Himeguma no Himitsu!" (ヒメグマのひみつ!)		February 22, 2001January 19, 2002
Misty befriends a cuddly Teddiursa. But the mischievous Pokémon turns out to be more trouble than he's worth.
189187"Moving Pictures" (The Mystery of the Frozen Himanuts!!)
"Kōtta Himanattsu no Nazo!!" (こおったヒマナッツのなぞ!!)		March 1, 2001January 26, 2002
A chunk of ice falls from the sky. Ash and friends examine the block and discover that a Sunkern is frozen inside. They get help from Marcello and Sophia, an elderly husband and wife who are quick to lend a hand in thawing the Pokémon. Later, Ash uses the Sun Stone from the Bug Catching Contest on Sunkern to evolve it into a Sunflora. Following its evolving, all of the other Sunflora return to the mountain.
190188"Spring Fever" (Dig Here, Urimoo! Search for the Hot Spring!!)
"Koko Hore Urimū! Onsen o Sagase!!" (ここほれウリムー! おんせんをさがせ!!)		March 8, 2001February 2, 2002
Todd rejoins Ash's group after spotting an Articuno flying into the mountains. When a trio of Swinub make off with Misty's rice cake, Ash and friends jump to pursuit. They soon learn that these Pokémon are in the employ of the water prospectors Rory and Peggy.
191189"Freeze Frame" (Freezer vs. Purin! In the Middle of a Snowstorm!!)
"Furīzā Tai Purin! Fubuki no Naka de!!" (フリーザーVSプリン! ふぶきのなかで!!)		March 15, 2001February 9, 2002
Ash and friends encounter Articuno. The legendary Pokémon uses its power to hold off a dangerous blizzard. But after facing Team Rocket, will the Articuno be able to stay the fierce storm?
192190"The Stolen Stones!" (Windie and the Fire Stone!)
"Uindi to Honō no Ishi!" (ウインディとほのおのいし!)		March 22, 2001February 16, 2002
Ash and friends meet Keegan and Ramona, a brother and sister who run a small delivery service. When Keegan is injured in a Team Rocket attack, he turns to Ash to guide the team of Arcanine to their destination.
193191"The Dunsparce Deception" (There Aren't Any Nokocchi Here!?)
"Nokotchi wa no Kotchinai!?" (ノコッチはのこっちない!?)		March 29, 2001February 23, 2002
Team Rocket manages to con all the children in a town into giving up their Dunsparce. When Ash and friends pursue their enemies, a young trainer called Bucky tags along, hoping to catch a Dunsparce of his own.
194192"The Wayward Wobbuffet" (Sonans! Is That So?)
"Sōnansu! Sō nan su?" (ソーナンス! そうなんす?)		April 5, 2001March 2, 2002
Team Rocket captures Pikachu, and promptly locks away in an unbreakable cage. Wobbuffet is left behind unknowingly. The episode moves on through the struggles for grabbing the key from Wobbuffet. Ash even helps Officer Jenny capture a thief before he rescues Pikachu.
195193"Sick Daze" (Takeshi Collapses! A Dangerous Camp!!)
"Takeshi Taoreru! Abunai Kyanpu!!" (タケシたおれる! あぶないキャンプ!!)		April 12, 2001March 9, 2002
Ash and Misty never truly realized what a help their friend was to them until a serious cold leaves Brock bedridden and all the daily chores are left for them to do.
196194"Ring Masters" (Ordile vs. Kamex! Sumo Battle!!)
"Ōdairu Tai Kamekkusu! Sumō Batoru!!" (オーダイルVSカメックス! すもうバトル!!)		April 19, 2001March 16, 2002
Ash and friends chance by a Pokémon Sumo Championship. Ash asks for Snorlax from Prof. Oak in return of Noctowl. Though Ash is a new hand at sumo, his Snorlax proves an able wrestler, and he quickly becomes the favorite for victory. In the final, Ash and his Snorlax must fight a Feraligatr. Will Ash win?
197195"The Poké-Spokesman" (You Can Speak with Pokémon!? The Words and Feelings of Pokémon!)
"Pokemon to Hanasemasu!? Pokemon no Kotoba Pokemon no Kimochi!" (ポケモンとはなせます!? ポケモンのことばポケモンのきもち!)		April 26, 2001March 23, 2002
When Pikachu starts acting strangely, Simon, a man claiming to speak Pokémon language, suggests that it needs a recharge. However, Simon is wanted for fraudulent Pokémon translating.
198196"Control Freak!" (Golbat vs. the Masked Queen Musashi! The Ruins Battle!!)
"Gorubatto Tai Kamen no Joō Musashi! Iseki no Tatakai!!" (ゴルバットVSかめんのじょおうムサシ! いせきのたたかい!!)		May 3, 2001March 30, 2002
In the ruins of an ancient kingdom, Jessie uncovers a staff and mask that allows her to control any Pokémon. Team Rocket escapes with Ash's Pikachu, but discovers the Pokémon-controlling abilities of the staff and mask only work within the boundaries of the village. Brock asks Golbat to chase Team Rocket and while chasing it evolves to Crobat. Crobat easily takes down Team Rocket and helps retrieve the staff and mask.
199197"The Art of Pokémon" (The Miracle of Doble!! Shining in the Morning Sun!)
"Dōburu no Kiseki!! Asahi no Naka de Kagayaite!" (ドーブルのきせき!! あさひのなかでかがやいて!)		May 10, 2001April 6, 2002
In Whitestone, a town famed for its limestone white facades, a group of Smeargle are wreaking havoc. They are literally painting the town with multicolored paints they emit from their tails. The Smeargle belong to Jack Pollockson, a world renowned painter who doesn't have the inspiration to create masterpiece art anymore. Ash, Brock and Misty help free Jack's Smeargle from Team Rocket. The Smeargle get inspiration from the sunrise and paint it over the city walls. Ash, Brock and Misty leave the town happy at the turn of events.
200198"The Heartbreak of Brock" (Nidorino, Nidorina! Takeshi's Rose-colored Days!?)
"Nidorīno Nidorīna! Takeshi no Barairo no Hibi!?" (ニドリーノニドリーナ! タケシばらいろのひび!?)		May 17, 2001April 13, 2002
When Brock meets a girl called Temacu who has feelings for him, he suddenly gets cold feet. Team Rocket while capturing Pokemon accidentally takes Temacu. She instantly falls in love with James. Ash and friends rescue Temacu from Team Rocket. On waking up from her sleep, Temacu proposes to the doctor taking care of her. Ash, Brock and Misty continue on their journey.
201199"Current Events" (Goodbye, Chicorita!? The Labyrinth of Electricity!)
"Sayonara Chikorita!? Denki no Rabirinsu!" (さよならチコリータ!? でんきのラビリンス!)		May 24, 2001April 27, 2002
When Ash investigates a break-in at an electric facility, he accidentally gets locked in with Chikorita inside the facility. To make matters worse, the crack teams of Magnemite and Magneton have been trained to attack all intruders. Team Rocket steals Chikorita and the guard Pokemon. Ash follows them to save the Pokemon. Chikorita evolves into Bayleef and breaks free. Team Rocket is blasted off again thanks to Bayleef. The journey continues.
202200"Turning Over a New Bayleef" (Where Did Bayleef Go!? Capture at the Herb Garden!)
"Beirīfu wa Doko ni Itta!? Hābu Batake de Tsukamaete!" (ベイリーフはどこへいった!? ハーブばたけでつかまえて!)		May 31, 2001May 4, 2002
Growing pains threaten a beautiful trainer-Pokémon relationship when the newly evolved Bayleef is unable to adjust to its size and repeatedly knocks Ash to the ground with its enthusiastic feelings. Ash gets furious and Bayleef runs away. Team Rocket captures Bayleef and Pikachu later. Seeing Ash's will to set them free, Bayleef helps Ash. The team rejoins and starts anew with Bayleef.
203201"Doin' What Comes Natu-rally" (Naty Fortune Teller! The Mystery of Telling the Future!!)
"Neiti Uranai! Mirai Yochi no Shinpi!!" (ネイティうらない! みらいよちのしんぴ!!)		June 7, 2001May 18, 2002
Ash meets Mackenzie, a shy Natu fortune teller who gets too nervous to perform in front of an audience. Anxious to help another youngster who, like himself, has a dream, Ash offers Mackenzie some advice.
204202"The Big Balloon Blow-Up" (The Big Pokémon Balloon Race! Get Past the Storm!!)
"Pokemon Kikyū Dai Rēsu! Arashi o Koete!!" (ポケモンききゅうだいレース! あらしをこえて!!)		June 14, 2001May 25, 2002
Ash and friends enter a hot air balloon race that uses Pokémon to propel the balloons forward. But with Team Rocket sabotaging competitors, it will not be an easy race for Ash to win.
205203"The Screen Actor's Guilt" (Muchul is Daydreaming!! Do Superstars Like Pokémon?)
"Muchūru ni Mō Muchū!! Sūpāsutā wa Pokemon ga Osuki?" (ムチュールにもうむちゅう!! スーパースターはポケモンがおすき?)		June 21, 2001June 1, 2002
A hooded man drops off a Smoochum with Ash and the gang. The trainers return the Pokémon to its owner, a famous actor called Brad van Darn, but it's not long before Smoochum goes missing again.
206204"Right On, Rhydon!" (Follow the Surfing Sidon!? The Battle at the Lake!)
"Naminori Saidon o Oe!? Mizuumi no Tatakai!" (なみのりサイドンをおえ!? みずうみのたたかい!)		June 28, 2001June 22, 2002
Ash and the gang run into a civil engineer called Pietra who is having troubles digging in a leaky tunnel. But Ash knows just the Rhydon for the job.
207205"The Kecleon Caper" (Where's Kakureon!? Huge Chaos Created by the Invisible Pokémon!)
"Kakureon wa Doko ni Iru!? Mienai Pokemon ni Daikonran!" (カクレオンはどこにいる!? みえないポケモンにだいこんらん!)		July 5, 2001August 17, 2002
Anxious to impress two sisters called Madison and Alexa, Brock volunteers to find a pair of Kecleon that have gone missing on a blimp. Ash and Misty join in on what becomes a madcap chase through the huge vessel.
208206"The Joy of Water Pokémon" (The Nurse Joy who Hates Water Pokémon!? Kasumi's Anger!)
"Mizu Pokemon-Girai no Joī-san!? Kasumi no Ikari!" (みずポケモンぎらいのジョーイさん!? カスミのいかり!)		July 12, 2001August 24, 2002
Misty finally meets the famous Nurse Joy who specializes in treating Water Pokémon. But her excitement turns to disappointment when she learns that this Nurse Joy personally detests Water Pokémon.
209207"Got Miltank?" (The Mother Miltank! The Desert's Secret!)
"Seibo Mirutanku! Sabaku no Himitsu!" (せいぼミルタンク! さばくのひみつ!)		July 19, 2001August 31, 2002
When Ash's Cyndaquil goes missing, he's determined to find it, even if it means seeking out a hidden desert oasis and breaking through its seemingly impregnable defense.
210208"Fight for the Light" (Radiance Lighthouse! Battle at Asagi City!!)
"Kagayaki no Tōdai! Asagi Shiti no Tatakai!!" (かがやきのとうだい! アサギシティのたたかい!!)		July 26, 2001September 7, 2002
Ash is in the heat of battle with the Olivine Gym Leader, when a stranger appears and breaks up the match. It turns out that the girl Ash has been battling is not the Gym Leader she claimed to be.
211209"Machoke, Machoke Man!" (Tanba Gym! Front-Game Wrestling Showdown!!)
"Tanba Jimu! Makkō Shōbu Kakutō Taiketsu!!" (タンバジム! まっこうしょうぶかくとうたいけつ!!)		August 2, 2001September 7, 2002
Ash encounters the Cianwood Gym Leader Chuck and challenges him to a battle. Ash's strategy is tested, but the team spirit shared by Ash and his Pokémon wins him the Gym battle in the end.
Pokémon: Master Quest (Season 5; 2001–2002)
EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
212210"Around the Whirlpool" (The Whirlpool Islands! A New Challenge!!)
"Uzumaki Rettō! Aratanaru Chōsen!!" (うずまきれっとう! あらたなるちょうせん!!)		August 9, 2001September 14, 2002
In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship taking them to the Whirl Islands. They crash into Blue Point Isle, where they meet up with Professor Elm. Professor Elm explains about the upcoming Whirl Cup that takes place in the center of the Whirl Islands.
213211"Fly Me to the Moon" (Poppo and the Enormous Poppo! Towards the As Yet Unseen Sky!!)
"Poppo to Deka Poppo! Mada Minu Sora e!!" (ポッポとデカポッポ! まだみぬそらへ!!)		August 16, 2001September 21, 2002
On Pudgy Pidgey Isle, where all Pidgey have grown large and lazy, our heroes discover one Pidgey who dreams of flying higher than any Pokémon in history.
214212"Takin' It on the Chinchou" (Set Out to the Sea! Line of Chonchie!!)
"Tabidate Umi e! Chonchī Gyōretsu!!" (たびだてうみへ! チョンチーぎょうれつ!!)		August 23, 2001September 28, 2002
In Blue Lagoon, Ash and friends are fortunate enough to pass a small mountain village just as an annual Chinchou migration is about to occur.
215213"A Corsola Caper!" (Sunnygo the Amigo! Showdown on Yellow Rock Isle!!)
"Sanīgo de Amīgo! Ō Gantō no Taiketsu!!" (サニーゴでアミーゴ! おうがんとうのたいけつ!!)		August 30, 2001October 5, 2002
Just as Ash and friends arrive on Yellow Rock Isle, they find themselves in the middle of the Corsola frenzy and Misty hopes to catch one of her own.
216214"Mantine Overboard!" (Mantain and the Sunken Ship!! The Secret of the Mysterious Pokémon!)
"Mantain to Chinbotsusen!! Nazo no Pokemon no Himitsu!" (マンタインとちんぼつせん!! なぞのポケモンのひみつ!)		September 6, 2001October 12, 2002
Ash and friends meet a Pokémon researcher named Luka who is desperate to explore a sunken ship, a ship that's fiercely protected by an aggressive Mantine and a number of Remoraid.
217215"Octillery the Outcast" (Okutank and Teppouo! Whirlpool Cup Preliminaries!!)
"Okutan to Teppouo! Uzumaki Kappu Yosen!!" (オクタンとテッポウオ! うずまきカップよせん!!)		September 13, 2001October 19, 2002
After reaching Scarlet City on Red Rock Isle, where the preliminary round of the Whirl Cup is held, Ash and Misty must help cheer up a young trainer called Marcellus's Octillery after its evolution has left it feeling lonely and isolated from its Remoraid companions.
218216"Dueling Heroes" (Whirlpool Cup! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!!)
"Uzumaki Kappu! Mizu no Koroshiamu de Daibatoru!!" (うずまきカップ! みずのコロシアムでだいバトル!!)		September 20, 2001October 26, 2002
Ash and Misty advance to the second round of the Whirl Cup finals.
219217"The Perfect Match!" (Satoshi vs. Kasumi! The Final Battle in the Whirlpool Cup!!)
"Satoshi Tai Kasumi! Uzumaki Kappu Saigo no Tatakai!!" (サトシVSカスミ! うずまきカップさいごのたたかい!!)		September 27, 2001November 2, 2002
Ash faces off against Misty in the Whirl Cup. Who will win?
220218"Plant It Now... Diglett Later" (Protect the Digda Village! The Big Pitfall Strategy!?)
"Diguda no Mura o Mamore! Otoshiana Daisakusen!?" (ディグダのむらをまもれ! おとしあなだいさくせん!?)		October 4, 2001November 9, 2002
A village of kind, elderly people requests that Ash and friends help them defend against a gang of marauders that invades every year, attempting to rustle their sizable herd of Diglett.
221219"Hi Ho Silver... Away!" (The Legend of Silver Wings! Battle at Silver Rock Island!!)
"Gin'iro no Hane no Densetsu! Gin Gantō no Tatakai!!" (ぎんいろのはねのでんせつ! ぎんがんとうのたたかい!!)		October 11, 2001November 16, 2002
Ash, Misty and Brock run into a local shopkeeper on Silver Rock Isle called Ariene who introduces them to one of their friends, a jewelry maker called Jenaro who tells them the legend of a mysterious Pokémon on Ogi Isle.
222220"The Mystery Is History" (Mysterious Pokémon X!!)
"Nazono Pokemon X!!" (なぞのポケモンX!!)		October 18, 2001November 23, 2002
On Ogi Isle, Ash, Misty, and Brock run into their old friend Richie and his Pikachu, Sparky. They also meet a young boy whose Lanturn has made friends with a baby Lugia.
223221"A Parent Trapped!" (The Captive Lugia)
"Torawareno Rugia" (とらわれのルギア)		October 25, 2001November 30, 2002
Professor Nanba of Team Rocket uses Silver as bait to capture its mother Lugia. Ash, Brock, Misty, and Richie are held captive in Team Rocket's underwater base.
224222"A Promise is a Promise" (The Promise with Lugia!)
"Rugia to no Yakusoku!" (ルギアとのやくそく!)		November 1, 2001December 7, 2002
Ash and his friends try to fight their way out of the underwater Team Rocket base as they attempt to free both the baby Lugia and its mother. Team Rocket is working on a device that makes Pokémon angry and brings out power through rage which may prove to be dangerous for Ash and his friends.
225223"Throwing in the Noctowl" (Fly Flight Hoho! Head for Asagi!!)
"Tobe Hōhō-gō! Asagi o Mezashi!!" (とべホーホーごう! アサギをめざし!!)		November 8, 2001December 14, 2002
After missing the ferry, Ash and his friends meet an elderly man called Wings Alexander who pilots a plane that will bring Ash back to Olivine City but the plane's current state of disrepair along with dangerous storms may stop Ash from fulfilling his promise of getting to Olivine City in time for his gym battle.
226224"Nerves of Steelix!" (Asagi Gym! Vs. Haganeil!!)
"Asagi Jimu! Tai Haganēru!!" (アサギジム! VSハガネール!!)		November 15, 2001December 21, 2002
Ash's long-waited battle against Jasmine, the Olivine City's Gym Leader, Jasmine finally begins as he and his party find themselves facing Jasmine's most powerful Pokémon: Steelix, the Iron Pokémon and who is also the evolved form of Onix.
227225"Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!" (Farewell, Fushigidane! Adventure at Dr. Okido's)
"Sayonara Fushigidane! Ōkido-tei no Bōken" (さよならフシギダネ! オーキドていのぼうけん)		November 22, 2001September 23, 2002
Bulbasaur is left behind to solve a conflict between all kinds of Pokémon back at Professor Oak's lab. Will Ash be forced to leave his Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's lab forever?
228226"Espeon, Not Included" (Eifie and Sakura! Enju City Once Again!!)
"Ēfi to Sakura! Enju Shitei Futatabi!!" (エーフィとサクラ! エンジュシティふたたび!!)		November 29, 2001September 24, 2002
Returning to Ecruteak City, Ash, Misty and Brock encounter Sakura and her Kimono Girl sisters again, and learn that Sakura's Eevee became an Espeon.
229227"For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!" (Suikun and Minaki! The Legend of Houou!!)
"Suikun to Minaki! Hōō no Densetsu!!" (スイクンとミナキ! ホウオウのでんせつ!!)		December 6, 2001September 25, 2002
When Ash tells Eusine, a specialist in legendary Pokémon, that he saw a Suicune, a Pokémon Eusine is trying to catch, Eusine demands a battle. Meanwhile, Team Rocket steals and then breaks a sacred bell, causing all the Pokémon in the area to attack the forest, Ecruteak City and all the people in it.
230228"Extreme Pokémon!" (Run Quickly Along the Pokémon Ride!!)
"Pokemon Raido de Tsuppashire!!" (ポケモンライドでつっぱしれ!!)		December 13, 2001January 4, 2003
Ash and his Bayleef compete in a Pokémon racing competition against Gary and his Arcanine.
231229"An EGG-sighting Adventure!" (Famous Detective Junsar! The Mystery of the Disappeared Egg!!)
"Meitantei Junsā! Kieta Tamago no Nazo!!" (めいたんていジュンサー! きえたタマゴのなぞ!!)		December 20, 2001January 11, 2003
Ash wins an egg as a prize for the race, and wonders what it will hatch into. Using a Pokémon Center as a motel, Ash leaves the egg on a desk. Team Rocket attempts to steal the egg, but Togepi wakes up, and it teleports the egg away. The next morning, Ash has to find out who stole his egg.
232230"Hatching a Plan" (Egg, Hatch)
"Tamago, Kaeru" (タマゴ、かえる)		December 27, 2001January 18, 2003
Ash's egg hatches into a Phanpy and almost instantly, Phanpy begins causing trouble for Ash and the group but things take a turn when Team Rocket's efforts to steal Phanpy cause the young baby elephant Pokémon to flee and side up with Team Rocket instead.
233231"Dues and Don'ts" (Rocket-dan and Delibird!)
"Roketto-dan to Deribādo!" (ロケットだんとデリバード!)		January 10, 2002January 25, 2003
Jessie, James and Meowth find out that their contracts have expired, so they are no longer part of Team Rocket. An old woman who's recruiting for Team Rocket lends them her Delibird to pass the re-recruitment test...attacking Ash and his friends! They lose the battle, but are reinstated into Team Rocket, and the Delibird is assigned to follow the three so they can pay off their bills little by little. Meanwhile a Team Rocket member craves revenge on Jessie.
234232"Just Waiting On a Friend" (The Kyukon in the Fog!)
"Kiri no Naka no Kyūkon!" (きりのなかのキュウコン!)		January 17, 2002September 26, 2002
Ash, Brock and Misty rest in a house occupied by a girl called Lokoko. The original master of the house went missing long before. Brock falls for Lokoko, but Ash and Misty discover she has no reflection in the mirror! The two soon discover that Lokoko is really an illusion created by a Ninetales, parodying the legend of the Kitsune.
235233"A Tyrogue Full of Trouble" (Balkie and the Karate King Nobuhiko!)
"Barukī to Karateō Nobuhiko!" (バルキーとからておうノブヒコ!)		January 24, 2002February 1, 2003
The three friends discover a Tyrogue who is cold to humans, but on the inside, is sensitive and cares for weak Pokémon.
236234"Xatu the Future" (Natio's Big Prediction!)
"Neitio no Daiyogen!" (ネイティオのだいよげん!)		January 31, 2002February 8, 2003
A girl called Calista uses her Xatu's ability to see the future as an advantage and uses this to predict the weather. The Xatu are not always correct, and convince her into thinking there is going to be a flood.
237235"Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution" (Wataru and the Red Gyarados!)
"Wataru to Akai Gyaradosu!" (ワタルとあかいギャラドス!)		February 7, 2002February 15, 2003
Ash, Misty and Brock are walking along, when suddenly, they spot a mysterious Pokémon, a red Gyarados. They discover it is one of many Magikarp that has been forced to evolve by Team Rocket. With the help of Lance of the Elite Four, Ash and friends attempt to rescue Gyarados.
238236"Rage of Innocence" (Red Gyarados's Anger!)
"Akai Gyaradosu no Ikari!" (あかいギャラドスのいかり!)		February 14, 2002February 22, 2003
Continuing the previous episode, Lance attempts to rescue the red Gyarados by catching it. Can Lance catch it before it destroys Mahogany Town?
239237"As Cold as Pryce" (Inomoo and Yanagi of the Winter!)
"Inomū to Fuyu no Yanagi!" (イノムーとふゆのヤナギ!)		February 21, 2002March 1, 2003
Pryce, with Ash's help, attempts to locate his lost Piloswine.
240238"Nice Pryce, Baby!" (Chouji Gym! Ice Battle!)
"Chōji Jimu! Kōri no Tatakai!" (チョウジジム! こおりのたたかい!)		February 28, 2002March 8, 2003
Ash challenges Pryce of Mahogany Town to a battle.
241239"Whichever Way the Wind Blows" (Kireihana and Ruffresia! Peace in Meadow!)
"Kireihana to Rafureshia! Sōgen no Heiwa!" (キレイハナとラフレシア! そうげんのへいわ!)		March 7, 2002March 22, 2003
Ash and the gang get involved upon discovering that a group of Bellossom are feuding with a group of Vileplume.
242240"Some Like It Hot!" (Magcargot! Getting the Hot Heart!!)
"Magukarugo! Atsui Kokoro de Getto da ze!!" (マグカルゴ! あついこころでゲットだぜ!!)		March 14, 2002March 29, 2003
Ash and friends encounter a Magcargo that refuses to let them pass. A boy named Egan attempts to capture a Magcargo for himself.
243241"Hocus Pokémon" (A Huge Transformation with Pokémon Magic!?)
"Pokemon Mahō de Daihenshin!?" (ポケモンまほうでだいへんしん!?)		March 21, 2002April 5, 2003
A Pokémon magician named Lily attempts to create a magic spell, but as well as needing Pikachu, is missing one ingredient; a tear from an Aipom. Team Rocket steals Lily's spell book and try to get Aipom to shed a tear without force. After beating Team Rocket, however, the spell fails and Ash is turned into a Pikachu.
244242"As Clear as Crystal" (Thunder and the Crystal! Secret of the Lake!)
"Sandā to Kurisutaru! Mizūmi no Himitsu!" (サンダーとクリスタル! みずうみのひみつ!)		March 28, 2002April 12, 2003
Ash is restored to his human form, but Pikachu doesn't look so hot. They discover he is ill, and so a passing trainer takes them to a lake to heal electric Pokémon. They find out that a crystal is healing them, and so when Team Rocket snags it, it summons an enraged Zapdos!
245243"Same Old Song and Dance" (Pupurin Twins vs. Purin! Singing Pokémon Concert!)
"Futago no Pupurin Tai Purin! Utau Pokemon Konsāto!" (ふたごのププリンVSプリン! うたうポケモンコンサート!)		April 11, 2002April 19, 2003
A trainer called Brittany and her twin Igglybuff perform at a concert causing Jigglypuff to become jealous.
246244"Enlighten Up!" (Yadon's Comprehension! Satoshi's Comprehension!)
"Yadon no Satori! Satoshi no Satori!" (ヤドンのさとり! サトシのさとり!)		April 18, 2002April 26, 2003
Ash, Misty, Brock and Team Rocket train in a Slowpoke Temple.
247245"Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?" (Fake Okido!? Pokémon Senryu Confrontation!!)
"Nise Ōkido!? Pokemon Senryū Taiketsu!!" (にせオーキド!? ポケモンせんりゅうたいけつ!!)		April 25, 2002September 27, 2002
James disguises himself as Professor Oak to receive fame.
248246"Wish Upon a Star Shape" (Py, Pippy and the Shooting Star!)
"Pī to Pippi to Nagareboshi!" (ピィとピッピとながれぼし!)		May 2, 2002May 3, 2003
Phanpy attempts to reunite Cleffa with its family. However, a pair of paranormal investigators called the PMC want to claim the Cleffa as proof of Pokémon's alien origins.
249247"Outrageous Fortunes" (Nyorozo's Evolution!)
"Nyorozo no Shinka!" (ニョロゾのしんか!)		May 9, 2002May 10, 2003
Before being recalled, Poliwhirl puts the King's Rock Ash won on its head. The next time Misty uses Poliwhirl in battle, the power of the King's Rock causes it to evolve into Politoed!
250248"One Trick Phony!" (Battle Park! Vs. Kamex, Lizardon, Fushigibana!)
"Batoru Pāku! Tai Kamekkusu, Rizādon, Fushigibana!" (バトルパーク! VSカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ!)		May 16, 2002May 17, 2003
Ash trains at a Battle Park against Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur, not knowing the trainers he's facing are Team Rocket in disguise.
251249"I Politoed Ya So!" (Nyorotono's Cheerleading!)
"Nyorotono no Chiarīdeingu!" (ニョロトノのチアリーディング!)		May 23, 2002May 24, 2003
Tammy, a cheerleader with winning ambitions on her mind gets her Politoed companion Bean mixed up with Misty's clapping, cheerful Politoed.
252—[lower-alpha 16]"The Ice Cave!"
"Kōri no Dōkutsu!" (こおりのどうくつ!)		May 30, 2002N/A
On their way through Ice Path, Takeshi gets a cold and cannot proceed.
253250"Beauty Is Skin Deep" (Ibuki and Miniryu!)
"Ibuki to Miniryū!" (イブキとミニリュウ!)		June 6, 2002May 31, 2003
Clair, the Blackthorn City Gym Leader, is forced to go to a ritual involving the Dragon Fang, but also has to protect a Dratini.
254251"Fangs for Nothin'" (Fusube Gym's Dragon Fang!)
"Fusube Jimu no Ryū no Kiba!" (フスベジムのりゅうのきば!)		June 13, 2002June 7, 2003
Ash and Clair begin their gym battle, while Team Rocket makes off with the Dragon Fang, tricking a Dragonite into believing they are protecting it. As such, Ash's fight with Clair is cancelled as they temporarily join forces and then set off to stop Team Rocket.
255252"Great Bowls of Fire!" (Kairyu! Use Imperial Rage!)
"Kairyū! Gekirin Hatsudō!" (カイリュー! げきりんはつどう!)		June 20, 2002June 14, 2003
When James accidentally lights a forest on fire using the Dragon Holy Land's Prayer Flame, his actions cause Dragonite, the Holy Land's Guardian to snap and go mad with rage. As a result, it becomes so consumed with rage that it begins to attack everything that gets in its way while also endangering the Pokémon that live in the Holy Land as well. With help from Liza and her Charizard, Charla as well as Ash's own Charizard, Ash, Brock, Misty and Clair must find a way to stop Dragonite's rampage once and for all or risk having the Holy Land being completely destroyed for good.
256253"Better Eight Than Never" (Fusube Gym! The Final Badge!!)
"Fusube Jimu! Saigo no Bajji!!" (フスベジム! さいごのバッジ!!)		June 27, 2002June 21, 2003
In his second rematch, Ash pits Snorlax, Pikachu and Charizard against Clair's Dragon-type Pokémon. Will Ash be victorious and finally get the right to qualify for the Johto League?
257254"Why? Wynaut!" (Sohnano!? Gym Badges and Sonans!!)
"Sōnano!? Jimu Bajji to Sōnansu!!" (ソーナノ!? ジムバッジとソーナンス!!)		July 4, 2002June 28, 2003
Ash's badges are stolen by Team Rocket, which are then stolen by a wild Wynaut.
258255"Just Add Water" (Ryugu Gym! Battle in the Water!)
"Ryūgū Jimu! Mizu no Nakade Batoru da ze!" (リュウグウジム! みずのなかでバトルだぜ!)		July 11, 2002July 12, 2003
Ash, Misty, and Brock visit an unregistered Pokémon gym called the Coastline gym. The gym specializes in water Pokémon, and both Ash and Misty want a battle with the leader, Dorian.
259256"Lapras of Luxury" (Laplace's Song!)
"Rapurasu no Uta!" (ラプラスのうた!)		July 18, 2002July 26, 2003
When Professor Elm asks Ash and his friends to pick up a Pokémon egg from a marine research center and deliver it to him, Ash runs into a Lapras herd, with one of the family members being the same Lapras he caught in the Orange Islands. When Team Rocket try to capture the whole herd, it's up to the reunited duo to stop them.
260257"Hatch Me If You Can" (Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm!)
"Tamago o Mamore! Arashi no Naka de Umareta Inochi!" (タマゴをまもれ! あらしのなかでうまれたいのち!)		July 25, 2002August 9, 2003
The egg Professor Elm gave Ash hatches into a Pokémon named Larvitar.
261258"Entei at Your Own Risk" (Entei and Friends of the Hot Spring!)
"Entei to Onsen no Nakama-tachi!" (エンテイとおんせんのなかまたち!)		August 1, 2002August 16, 2003
A trainer named Nelson scouts out a hot spring for wild Pokémon in an attempt to capture the legendary Pokémon, Entei.
262259"A Crowning Achievement" (Yadoking! King's Symbol!)
"Yadokingu! Ōja no Shirushi!" (ヤドキング! おうじゃのしるし!)		August 8, 2002August 23, 2003

A Slowpoke named Arthur attempts to evolve into a Slowking.

Note: This is the last episode to use hand-colored cel animation.
263260"Here's Lookin' at You Elekid!" (Nanako and Elekid!)
"Nanako to Erekiddo!" (ナナコとエレキッド!)		August 15, 2002August 30, 2003

Casey meets up with Ash, and has her sights on Elekid, the pre-evolved form of Electabuzz.

Note: This is the first episode to use digital animation.
264261"You're a Star, Larvitar!" (Do Your Best, Yogiras!)
"Yōgirasu Ganbaru!" (ヨーギラスがんばる!)		August 22, 2002September 6, 2003
Ash relies on Larvitar to help free the Pokémon Team Rocket steals.
265262"Address Unown!" (Unknown of the Country of Mystery)
"Fushigi no Kuni no Annōn" (ふしぎのくにのアンノーン)		August 29, 2002September 13, 2003
Unown accidentally teleports Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu and Togepi (the latter two, humorously, grow to giant sizes) into Larvitar's mind, and they discover that as an egg, Larvitar and its mother were attacked by poachers.
266263"Mother of All Battles" (Bangiras and Yogiras!)
"Bangirasu to Yōgirasu!" (バンギラスとヨーギラス!)		September 5, 2002September 15, 2003
The same poachers that once captured Larvitar catch its mother.
267264"Pop Goes the Sneasel" (Nyula and the Sacred Flame!)
"Nyūra to Seinaru Honō!" (ニューラとせいなるほのお!)		September 12, 2002September 16, 2003
Ash finds out that Sneasel, Machop and Machoke are interfering with the opening ceremony for the Silver Conference, as they were guarding the ancient fire of the legendary Ho-Oh that was required to light the torch. Then, he meets a trainer named Harrison from Littleroot Town in the Hoenn region. Ash and Harrison go to bring the fire and eventually face the guardian Pokémon, including a Sneasel. They first beat Machop and Machoke. Suddenly Team Rocket comes, who wants to catch a Sneasel and make it a part of the team, but they fail again. However, Harrison uses a Blaziken to weaken and catch Sneasel. Ash and Harrison successfully bring the fire and the opening ceremony starts.
268265"A Claim to Flame!" (Silver League Begins! Shigeru Returns!)
"Shirogane Rīgu Kaimaku! Shigeru Futatabi!" (シロガネリーグかいまく! シゲルふたたび!)		September 19, 2002September 17, 2003
The Johto League begins as Ash meets up with his longtime rival, Gary Oak.
269266"Love, Pokémon Style" (League Preliminaries! Battle of the Magmarashi Flame!!)
"Yosen Rīgu! Magumarashi Honō no Batoru!!" (よせんリーグ! マグマラシほのおのバトル!!)		September 26, 2002September 18, 2003
Continuing the Johto League, Ash fights Macey, a fire-type trainer. Macey has a trick up her sleeve, though, she also has an Electabuzz to shock water-types. After a 3-on-3 battle, in the end Ash wins over Macey, and moves on to Round 2!
270267"Tie One On!" (Meganium vs. Fushigidane! Spirit of the Grass Types!)
"Meganiumu Tai Fushigidane! Kusa Taipu no Iji!" (メガニウムVSフシギダネ! くさタイプのいじ!)		October 3, 2002September 19, 2003
Continuing the Johto League, Ash faces off against Jackson, one of the trainers from The Legend of Thunder. Surprisingly the battle between Ash and Jackson ends in a draw. After adding up the scores of Macey, Ash and Jackson, Ash is with the highest score, and so he moves on to the Championship Round. Ash discovers that his next battle is against Gary.
271268"The Ties That Bind" (League Finals! Full Battle 6 vs. 6!!)
"Kesshō Rīgu! Furu Batoru Roku Tai Roku!!" (けっしょうリーグ! フルバトル6VS6!!)		October 10, 2002September 20, 2003
Ash's skills as a Pokémon trainer are put to the ultimate test as he finds himself going up against his longtime rival, Gary Oak.
272269"Can't Beat the Heat!" (Rival Confrontation! Kamex vs. Lizardon!!)
"Raibaru Taiketsu! Kamekkusu Tai Rizādon!!" (ライバルたいけつ! カメックスVSリザードン!!)		October 17, 2002September 27, 2003
Continuing the Johto League, Ash pits Charizard against Gary's fully evolved starter... a Blastoise. Ash ultimately wins over Gary, and moves on to the next round. Ash discovers his next battle is against his new-met rival Harrison!
273270"Playing with Fire" (Bursyamo Returns! Battle Against Hazuki!)
"Bashāmo Futatabi! Hazuki to no Tatakai!!" (バシャーモふたたび! ハヅキとのたたかい!!)		October 24, 2002October 4, 2003
After his big victory over Gary, Ash faces of Harrison for the chance to enter the semi-finals of the Silver Conference. After a long and fierce battle, both Ash and Harrison are left with one Pokémon each. Ash is left with Charizard and Harrison is left with Blaziken.
274271"Johto Photo Finish" (To the End of the Destiny Battle! Respective Way!)
"Furu Batoru no Hate ni! Sorezore no Michi!!" (フルバトルのはてに! それぞれのみち!!)		October 31, 2002October 11, 2003
Ash's quest in the Johto League ends with his last Pokémon, Charizard's defeat against Harrison's Blaziken. However, Harrison who is now in the semi-finals, is defeated as well by his opponent. With the end of the Silver Conference, the participants head off in their separate ways. Gary has a surprise for everyone. He is going to stop being a Pokémon trainer.
275272"Gotta Catch Ya Later!" (Goodbye... And Then, Setting Off!)
"Sayonara... Soshite, Tabidachi!" (サヨナラ…そして、たびだち!)		November 7, 2002October 18, 2003
During a pit stop in Viridian City on the way back to Pallet Town, Misty has a phonecall from her sisters that they won a world tour in a beauty contest, forcing her to take over the Cerulean Gym Leader duties during their absence. Misty realizes that Nurse Joy fixed her bike, causing her to have no excuse to continue traveling with Ash. So she sets off for her home. Meanwhile, Brock also receives an e-mail in which he was informed to get home for some important work. Brock and Misty return to their respective hometowns, and Ash returns to Pallet Town. There he gets informed that his friend Gary, whom he defeated in the conference, is setting off for a new journey. So Ash also starts planning for his next journey. Suddenly, Ash gets his eye on Ho-oh, flying towards the region of Hoenn. Seeing this, Ash decides to go on a new journey to the Hoenn region, with only his Pikachu. On hearing this, his mother gives him a ticket of the ferry to the Hoenn region and a brand new outfit.
276273"Hoenn Alone!" (Parting with Pikachu...!)
"Pikachū to no Wakare...!" (ピカチュウとのわかれ!)		November 14, 2002October 25, 2003
Ash sets off for his journey to the Hoenn region but finds trouble in the form of Team Rocket. The episode ends with Ash discovering the next morning that Pikachu has fallen gravely ill.

Pokémon: Advanced Generation (Series 2; 2002–2006)

Pokémon: Advanced (Season 6; 2002–2003)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
277274"Get the Show on the Road!" (A New Land! A New Adventure!!)
"Aratanaru Daichi! Aratanaru Bōken!!" (新たなる大地! 新たなる冒険!!)		November 21, 2002November 1, 2003[lower-alpha 17]
Finally in Littleroot Town, Ash and Professor Birch discover that Pikachu has an electrical overload. The excess electricity causes Pikachu to run off in pain, followed by Ash and Professor Birch. Soon, a pack of Poochyena appear and chase Professor Birch, interfering with the beginning of a new journey for a 10-year-old young trainer named May, who after all the trouble chooses a Torchic for her first Pokémon.
278275"A Ruin with a View" (Ancient Pokémon and Mysterious Teams!)
"Kodai Pokemon to Nazo no Gundan!" (古代ポケモンと謎の軍団!)		November 28, 2002November 8, 2003[lower-alpha 17]
Ash and May encounter a set of ruins, where they help Professor Aldon rediscover a nearly-extinct Pokémon. There, they learn about Team Magma.
279276"There's No Place Like Hoenn" (Tōka Gym! Vs. Yarukimono!)
"Tōka Jimu! Tai Yarukimono!" (トウカジム! VSヤルキモノ!)		December 5, 2002November 15, 2003
Ash arrives in Petalburg City, where he hopes to battle in his first Hoenn Gym match. Ash meets May's younger brother, Max. Norman, May's father, is the Petalburg Gym Leader and Ash challenges him to a Gym battle, but since Ash does not have three Pokémon with him they only have a informal trainer battle which is interrupted by Team Rocket.
280277"You Never Can Taillow" (Full of Subame, Full of Danger! Got It in Tōka Woods!)
"Subame ga Ippai, Kiken ga Ippai! Tōka no Mori de Getto da ze!!" (スバメがいっぱい 危険がいっぱい! トウカの森でゲットだぜ!!)		December 12, 2002November 22, 2003
Ash catches his first Hoenn Pokémon, a Taillow. In all the excitement, an old friend returns, Brock and his Forretress.
281278"In the Knicker of Time!" (Jiguzaguma and Short-Pantsed Boy! Haruka's First Battle!!)
"Jigujaguma to Tanpan-kozō! Haruka Hajimete no Batoru!!" (ジグザグマと短パン小僧! ハルカはじめてのバトル!!)		December 19, 2002November 22, 2003
A kid named Nicholai attempts to catch a Zigzagoon; May has her first match against him after he hears she's a Gym Leader's daughter. When Nicholai insults May's father Norman, Max wants revenge.
282279"A Poached Ego!" (Team Rocket! Goodbye to a Disturbed Scratch!!)
"Roketto-dan! Midare Hikkagi de Sayōnara!!" (ロケット団! みだれひっかきでサヨウナラ!!)		December 26, 2002November 29, 2003
Team Rocket encounters a poacher who hunts for poison-type Pokémon. When Team Rocket learn that the captured Pokémon include Koffing and Ekans, they decide to free them from the poacher's grasp and they release Arbok and Weezing to protect Ekans and Koffing. At the end, James gets himself a new Pokémon: Cacnea.
283280"Tree's a Crowd" (Forest of Kimori! Protect the Giant Tree!!)
"Kimori no Mori! Kyodaiju o Mamore!!" (キモリの森! 巨大樹を守れ!!)		January 9, 2003November 29, 2003
A group of Treecko are defending a dying tree, and one of them decides to join Ash's party.
284281"A Tail with a Twist" (Habunake vs. Kimori! Strike of Death!!)
"Habuneku Tai Kimori! Hissatsu no Hataku Kōgeki!!" (ハブネークVSキモリ! 必殺のはたく攻撃!!)		January 16, 2003December 6, 2003
Ash's Treecko gets beaten by a wild Seviper known for its bullying habits. While Treecko tries to prepare for the rematch, Jessie sets her eye on the Seviper as well.
285282"Taming of the Shroomish" (Bizarre! Mystery of the Kinococo Mansion!)
"Kaiki! Kinokoko Yashiki no Nazo!" (怪奇! キノココ屋敷の謎!)		January 23, 2003December 6, 2003
In an alley, Max meets and befriends a Shroomish.
286283"You Said a Mouthful!" (The Strongest Pelipper in History Appears!!)
"Shijō Saikyō no Perippā Arawareru!!" (史上最強のペリッパー現る!!)		January 30, 2003December 13, 2003
Ash faces a trainer and his Pelipper, which can use attacks it cannot normally learn!
287284"A Bite to Remember" (Guraena and Pochiena! Mystery of Evolution!!)
"Guraena to Pochiena! Shinka no Shinpi!!" (グラエナとポチエナ! 進化の神秘!!)		February 6, 2003December 13, 2003
Max cares for a Poochyena so it can evolve and be free.
288285"The Lotad Lowdown" (Hassboh and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop!)
"Hasubō to Furawā Shoppu no San-Shimai!" (ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹!)		February 13, 2003December 20, 2003
Brock is successful at catching himself a Lotad.
289286"All Things Bright and Beautifly!" (Pokémon Contest! Agehunt's Magnificent Battle!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Agehanto no Karei na Batoru!!" (ポケモンコンテスト! アゲハントの華麗なバトル!!)		February 20, 2003December 27, 2003
Ash's group have their first look at a Pokémon Contest.
290287"All in a Day's Wurmple" (Double Battle and Double Kemusso!?)
"Daburu Batoru to Daburu de Kemusso!?" (ダブルバトルとダブルでケムッソ!?)		February 27, 2003January 3, 2004
Having been amazed by the Beautifly's performance at the Pokémon Contest, May hunts down a Wurmple so she can have her own Beautifly.
291288"Gonna Rule the School!" (Try to Study! Pokémon Trainer's School!!)
"Benkyō-shimasu! Pokemon Torēnāzu Sukūru!!" (勉強します! ポケモントレーナーズスクール!!)		March 6, 2003January 10, 2004
Ash and his friends arrive at a Pokémon Trainer School, which is headed by Roxanne, Rustboro's Gym Leader. Max enters a school battle against a rude boy.
292289"The Winner by a Nosepass" (Kanazumi Gym! Nosepass's Secret Weapon!!)
"Kanazumi Jimu! Nozupasu no Himitsu Heiki!!" (カナズミジム! ノズパスの秘密兵器!!)		March 13, 2003January 10, 2004
Ash and Roxanne have their Gym Battle, while May announces her intentions to compete in Pokémon Contests instead.
293290"Stairway to Devon" (Devon Corporation! Shadow of Team Aqua!!)
"Debon Kōporēshon! Akua-dan no Kage!!" (デボンコーポレーション! アクア団の影!!)		March 20, 2003January 17, 2004
Max accidentally spills his drink onto the Pokénav, causing it to spoil. He needs to find a place to have it quickly fixed while letting nobody know it's spoiled. He ends up meeting with the president of the Devon Corporation, makers of the Pokénav and everything else. The president gets interested in Max and offers his help to Max to repair the Pokenav. However, the tour into the corporate headquarters turns into a hunt for a spy who is after some of the company's research and they learn about two evil teams in the Hoenn region – Team Aqua and Team Magma.
294291"On a Wingull and a Prayer!" (Old Man Hagi and Peeko the Camome!)
"Hagi-rōjin to Kyamome no Pīko-chan!" (ハギ老人とキャモメのピーコちゃん!)		March 27, 2003January 24, 2004
On a hunt for a boat to Dewford Town, May encounters an old sailor named Briney. However, the Team Aqua spy from the previous episode is still on the loose, also looking for a ship out of the city.
295292"Sharpedo Attack!" (Escape! Samehader's Island!!)
"Dasshutsu! Samehadā no Shima!!" (脱出! サメハダーの島!!)		April 3, 2003January 31, 2004
As Mr. Briney takes the gang to the closest Island, they are attacked by a gang of Sharpedo and are forced to stay on a deserted island. They must convince the Sharpedo that they do not want to harm them and also protect those same Pokémon from Team Rocket.
296293"Brave the Wave" (Muro Gym! The Surfing Leader – Touki Appears!)
"Muro Jimu! Naminori ri Jimu Rīdā, Tōki Tōjō!" (ムロジム! 波乗りジムリーダー・トウキ登場!)		April 10, 2003February 7, 2004
Eager to win the Knuckle Badge, Ash goes straight to challenge Brawly, the Gym Leader of Dewford Town. However, Ash loses patience when Brawly goes surfing instead of battling. Finally, he gets his match, where Brawly's Makuhita evolves into Hariyama.
297294"Which Wurmple's Which?" (Kemusso vs. Kemusso! Which is Which!?)
"Kemusso Tai Kemusso! Dotchi ga Dotchi!?" (ケムッソVSケムッソ! どっちがどっち!?)		April 17, 2003February 14, 2004
After James tricks Ash and friends into fishing in an area so that Team Rocket can commit their usual schemes, the two sides battle until May sends out her Wurmple. Jessie sends out her own Wurmple to show that it's better and then they have a ridiculous argument, which results in the battle starting again, in which Meowth bumps into the two Wurmples. May and Jessie both take one and soon after Pikachu blasts Team Rocket off again, but then May finds out that the Wurmple she took isn't her Wurmple!
298295"A Hole Lotta Trouble" (Daigo, Cockodora and Bossgodora!)
"Daigo, Kokodora, Bosugodora!" (ダイゴ、ココドラ、ボスゴドラ!)		April 24, 2003February 14, 2004
Team Rocket digs another hole, this time in Granite Cave, to capture the "twerps" but it only succeeds in separating everyone - including Team Rocket!
299296"Gone Corphishin'" (Roughneck of the Sea, Heigani Appears!)
"Umibe no Abare Mono, Heigani Tōjō!" (海辺の暴れ者、ヘイガニ登場!)		May 1, 2003February 21, 2004
Ash chases down a mysterious Pokémon that keeps assaulting people on a small inlet on a far side of Dewford Island.
300297"A Corphish Out of Water" (Run Satoshi! Cross the Kibanha River!)
"Hashire Satoshi! Kibania no Kawa o Koe!" (走れサトシ! キバニアの川を越え!)		May 8, 2003February 28, 2004
After Corphish is injured following a Team Rocket encounter (which includes another argument between May and Jessie over their respective Wurmples), Ash must rush his newest Pokémon Center on Dewford Island, which is surrounded by a school of hungry Carvanha.
301298"A Mudkip Mission" (The Secret Pond! Full of Mizugorou!?)
"Himitsu no Ike! Mizugorō Ga Ippai!?" (秘密の池! ミズゴロウがいっぱい!?)		May 15, 2003March 13, 2004
While in training, Ash and the others stumble upon a lake full of Mudkip under the watchful eye of an old man who is the protector of the Mudkip in the lake. Brock also catches a Mudkip of his own.
302299"Turning Over a Nuzleaf" (Attack of the Konohana Tribe!!)
"Konohana-zoku no Shūgeki!!" (コノハナ族の襲撃!!)		May 22, 2003March 27, 2004
While walking through Granite Cave, the gang stumble upon Loudred in the middle of a long sleep. When it is accidentally woken, the gang are forced to run and find themselves separated from Pikachu, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Silcoon, Lotad and Corphish. While the worried trainers search, the Pokémon begin to fight among themselves until they find themselves attacked by a group of Nuzleaf.
303300"A Three Team Scheme!" (Team Magma vs. Team Aqua! Secret Base Battle!)
"Maguma-dan Tai Akua-dan! Himitsu Kichi no Tatakai!" (マグマ団VSアクア団! ひみつきちの戦い!)		May 29, 2003April 17, 2004
Ash and his friends accidentally stumble upon another Pokémon Trainer's Secret Base. Meanwhile, Team Aqua and Team Magma both attempt to take over the Secret Base and wind up in battle with one another.[lower-alpha 18]
304301"Seeing is Believing!" (Agehunt and Dokucale! The Final Evolution!)
"Agehanto to Dokukeiru! Shinka no Hate ni!" (アゲハントとドクケイル! 進化の果てに!)		June 5, 2003April 24, 2004
May and Jessie both blissfully await the day when they shall receive a Beautifly. However, Jessie is unaware that she will never have one because her Wurmple became a Cascoon (which will evolve into a Dustox) instead of a Silcoon...and she refuses to hear otherwise! To force it to evolve, she makes it battle May's Silcoon...and both evolve at the same time!
305302"Ready, Willing, and Sableye" (The Startling Yamirami!)
"Yamirami de Tokkiri!" (ヤミラミでドッキリ!)		June 12, 2003May 1, 2004
Corphish's bad attitude showing no signs of improving so Ash plans to humble it a bit by putting a good scare into it deep inside an abandoned mine. Little does he know, however, that Team Rocket have already infiltrated the mine, and none of them know that there's something else in the darkness waiting for them!
306303"A Meditite Fight!" (Asanan and the Battle Girl! In the Middle of a Storm!)
"Batoru Gāru to Asanan! Arashi no Naka de!" (バトルガールとアサナン! 嵐の中で!)		June 19, 2003May 8, 2004
Ash and friends get caught in a hurricane and must take a treacherous mountain path to reach safety. Also, Ash meets up with a Meditite trainer called Shauna.
307304"Just One of the Geysers" (Muro Gym Rematch! Surfing Battlefield!)
"Muro Jimu Saisen! Naminori Batoru Fīrudo!" (ムロジム再戦! 波乗りバトルフィールド!)		June 26, 2003May 15, 2004
Ash's long-awaited rematch with Brawly of the Dewford Gym finally arrives. For the location, Brawly selects a secret sparring area he has hidden on a nearby island. Above and beyond this Gym Leader's ability and powerful Pokémon, the battlefield itself presents many unique challenges, most notably a huge geyser that erupts into the air without warning.
308305"Abandon Ship!" (The Abandoned Ship! The Creeping Shadow!!)
"Suterare Fune! Shinobiyoru Kage!!" (すてられ船! しのびよる影!!)		July 3, 2003May 15, 2004
Ash and friends foil a Team Rocket kidnapping scheme on the high seas, but are then left high and dry themselves when Team Rocket's boat breaks down. Drifting with the tide, they eventually come to rest against an abandoned ship. On board, they meet Tommy, one of the ship's original passengers, who has returned to search for the Marshtomp he was separated from when the ship first ran aground.
309306"Now That's Flower Power!" (A New Rival for Haruka! Intensive Pokémon Contest Training!!)
"Haruka ni Raibaru! Tokkun Pokemon Kontesuto!!" (ハルカにライバル! 特訓ポケモンコンテスト!!)		July 10, 2003May 22, 2004
As May prepares for the first upcoming Pokémon Contest, a passing retired Coordinator called Mr. Big compliments her on her battling skills. On hearing that she is preparing for her first Pokémon Contest, he invites her and her friends to his house where he keeps some items that could prove helpful to May's performance.
310307"Having a Wailord of a Time" (The Big Starter Pokémon Panic!!)
"Hajimete no Pokemon de Dai Panikku!!" (はじめてのポケモンで大パニック!!)		July 17, 2003May 22, 2004
Impressed at how well they had raised their own Pokémon, Nurse Joy enlists Ash and Max to babysit Treecko, Mudkip, and Torchic awaiting a Pokémon trainer just about to begin her first journey. Torchic proves to be the most rambunctious of the group, and when Ash sends several of his Pokémon to gently coax it into obedience, he inadvertently causes the troublesome chick to evolve into a Combusken.
311308"Win, Lose or Drew!" (Haruka! The First Pokémon Contest Challenge!!)
"Haruka! Pokemon Kontesuto Hatsu Chōsen!!" (ハルカ! ポケモンコンテスト初挑戦!!)		July 24, 2003May 29, 2004
May arrives in Slateport City, where she can compete in her first Pokémon contest. Also competing is May's new rival Drew and a young man named Robert who uses Milotic...but Pokémon Contests teach hard and painful lessons. Meanwhile, Team Rocket learns the secrets of Pokémon Block.
312309"The Spheal of Approval" (Protect the Ocean Museum! Attack of Team Magma!!)
"Umi no Hakubutsukan o Mamore! Maguma-dan no Shūgeki!!" (海の博物館を守れ! マグマ団の襲撃!!)		July 31, 2003May 29, 2004
Having at long last completed her Pokémon Contest, May suggests a day of recreation in Slateport City before moving on. While she and Brock shop in the city's famous market district, Ash and Max check out a local marine museum. What should have been a day of leisure, however, turns into one battle after another as both Team Rocket and Team Magma storm the very same museum in search of a rare rock discovered on the ocean floor.
313310"Jump for Joy!" (Beauty and the Beast!? Dirteng and Nurse Joy!)
"Bijo to Yajū!? Dātengu to Jōi-san!" (美女と野獣!? ダーテングとジョーイさん!)		August 7, 2003August 28, 2004
While cutting through a mountain pass, Ash and friends decide to stop into the local Pokémon Center for directions. Imagine their surprise when they discover it vacated, with no sign of Nurse Joy. The plot thickens when they take it upon themselves to investigate and discover security camera footage of a Shiftry immobilizing Joy with Sleeping Powder before carrying her off. Their only clue as to Joy's location is a mysterious entry on Shiftry in the Pokédex, indicating that these Pokémon inhabit only trees that are over 1,000 years old.
314311"A Different Kind of Misty!" (Prasle and Minun! The Mountain Lighthouse!!)
"Purasuru to Mainan! Yama no Tōdai!!" (プラスルとマイナン! 山の灯台!!)		August 14, 2003August 28, 2004
When Ash and friends get lost in a dark and foggy mountain pass, the first people they meet are Team Rocket, fresh from their latest heist. Ash and friends manage to recover the stone the trio had stolen from a nearby lighthouse, but only to be themselves mistaken for the thieves.
315312"A Poké-BLOCK Party!" (Sing! Pokémon Trick House!!)
"Utau! Pokemon Karakuri Yashiki!!" (歌う! ポケモンからくり屋敷!!)		August 21, 2003September 4, 2004
Ash and friends finally reach Mauville City. Ash is forced to wait a bit longer for his next Gym battle as the gang see an advert for a Pokémon Trick House Contest, offering anyone who makes it through with a one year supply of Poké-block. May is eager to win the prize, so the gang decide to enter, and meet up with a girl called Alanna and her Whismur. But when Jigglypuff decides to perform its song, things may get complicated for the gang and Team Rocket too.
316313"Watt's with Wattson?" (Kinsetsu Gym! Tessen's Electric Shock Battle!!)
"Kinsetsu Jimu! Tessen no Dengeki Batoru!!" (キンセツジム! テッセンの電撃バトル!!)		August 28, 2003September 4, 2004
Ash's third Gym battle with the electric master Wattson is full of surprises when, after an encounter with a robotic Raikou, Pikachu wins the match alone with super-charged Thunderbolts. However Ash's joy at receiving the badge disappears when Pikachu turns ill, and a depressed Wattson leaves Mauville City convinced he is a weak Gym Leader.

Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (Season 7; 2003–2004)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
317314"What You Seed is What You Get" (Kimori's New Technique!! Watermelon Field's Seed Machine Gun!)
"Kimori no Shinwaza!! Suika Hatake no Tane Mashingan!" (キモリの新技！！スイカ畑のタネマシンガン！)		September 4, 2003September 11, 2004
After Ash, Brock, May and Max find some watermelons, Ash decides to teach Treecko how to use Bullet Seed, but the lesson is interrupted by Natasha, who accuses them of stealing her watermelons, and her Grovyle, Slugma and Electrode.
318315"Love at First Flight" (Barubeat and Illumise! Dance of Love!)
"Barubīto to Irumīze! Ai no Dansu!" (バルビートとイルミーゼ！愛のダンス！)		September 11, 2003October 16, 2004
A Volbeat trainer named Romeo goes to May for tips on trying to confess his love for an Illumise trainer named Juliet.
319316"Let Bagons Be Bagons" (Fly Tatsubay! Towards the Future!!)
"Tobe, Tatsubei! Ashita ni Mukatte!!" (飛べ、タツベイ！明日にむかって！！)		September 18, 2003September 18, 2004
Ash and company encounter Michelle and her Bagon, which wishes to fly. In the end, her Bagon evolves into Shelgon!
320317"The Princess and the Togepi" (Kasumi Appears! Togepi and the Mirage Kingdom!)
"Kasumi Tōjō! Togepī to Maboroshi no Ōkoku!" (カスミ登場！トゲピーとまぼろしの王国！)		September 25, 2003September 25, 2004
Misty arrives in Hoenn, but her reunion with Ash and Brock is cut short when an evil Colonel Hansen kidnaps Togepi with the help of Team Rocket.
321318"A Togepi Mirage!" (Beyond the Mirage! Togepi's Paradise!)
"Shinkirō no Kanata ni! Togepī no Rakuen!" (蜃気楼の彼方に！トゲピーの楽園！)		October 2, 2003October 2, 2004
Continuing from the previous episode, Colonel Hansen, Team Rocket and the gang are amazed when they see Togepi's amazing power in defending them. After escaping, Togepi takes the gang to a dimension populated by unhappy Togepi, which has caused the land to grow weak. However, when Misty's Togepi is captured by Colonel Hansen in order for him to rule the Mirage Kingdom, it leads to a confrontation, during which Togepi undergoes the ultimate transformation...
322319"Candid Camerupt!" (Kachinuki Family! 4 vs. 4!!)
"Kachinuki Famirī! Yon Tai Yon!!" (かちぬきファミリー！4VS4！！)		October 9, 2003October 9, 2004
The Winstrate Family rescue Ash and company from dying of thirst and in return insist on a 4-on-4 Pokémon battle against them.
323320"I Feel Skitty!" (Eneko and Aromatherapy!)
"Eneko to Aromaterapī!" (エネコとアロマテラピー！)		October 16, 2003October 23, 2004
After finding a sick Skitty, May and the gang take it to a Pokémon aromatherapy lab to heal it. When Team Rocket tries to steal the assorted fragrances, Meowth falls in love with the now-energetic Skitty.
324321"ZigZag Zangoose!" (Zangoose vs. Habunake! Rivals Showdown!!)
"Zangūsu Tai Habunēku! Raibaru Taiketsu!!" (ザングースVSハブネーク！ライバル対決！！)		October 23, 2003October 23, 2004
Nicolai returns with a new Zangoose. However, Jessie's Seviper appears, and with Zangoose and Seviper being natural enemies, the two Pokémon begin to fight vigorously.
325322"Maxxed Out!" (Masato and Masato! Protect Ametama!)
"Masato to Masato! Ametama o Mamore!" (マサトとマサト！アメタマを守れ！)		October 30, 2003October 30, 2004
The gang finds a boy who looks and sounds almost exactly like Max and they both even have the same name, only this new Max has a real attitude problem which brings out the worst in the first Max! Can both Maxes put their differences aside and protect a Surskit from Team Rocket?
326323"Pros and Con Artists" (Pokémon Contest – Hajitsuge Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto, Hajitsuge Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト・ハジツゲ大会！！)		November 6, 2003October 30, 2004
The gang meets a girl named Grace with a Medicham who is going to enter the contest in Fallarbor Town. Meanwhile, Team Rocket conducts a scam while May experiences mixed feelings about being in the contest.
327324"Come What May!" (VS Charem! Contest Battle!!)
"VS Chāremu! Kontesuto Batoru!!" (VSチャーレム！コンテストバトル！！)		November 13, 2003November 6, 2004
May participates in the Fallarbor Town Pokémon Contest. Will she win and earn her first contest ribbon?
328325"Cheer Pressure" (Prasle and Minun! Road of Cheering!?)
"Purasuru to Mainan! Ōen no Michi!?" (プラスルとマイナン！応援の道！？)		November 20, 2003November 6, 2004
Ash and friends re-encounter Thatcher and find that he's joined a cheerleading squad for Pokémon Trainers.
329326"Game Winning Assist" (Eneco and Cat's Paw! Meadow of Donmel!)
"Eneko to Neko no te! Donmeru no Bokujō!" (エネコとねこのて！ドンメルの牧場！)		November 27, 2003November 13, 2004
After getting chased out of a cave by Slugma, Ash and friends end up at a Numel farm.
330327"Fight for the Meteorite" (Team Aqua vs. Team Magma Again! Battle of Mt. Chimney!!)
"Maguma-dan Tai Akua-dan, Futatabi! Entotsu Yama no Tatakai!!" (マグマ団VSアクア団、再び！えんとつ山の戦い！！)		December 4, 2003November 13, 2004
Team Aqua and Team Magma fight over a stolen meteorite at Mt. Chimney, trapping the gang in a cable car with Team Rocket, with Ash attempting to recover the space rock from the criminal organizations after escaping the cable car through a deadly stunt.
331328"Poetry Commotion!" (The New Gym Leader – Asuna! The Hole-Filled Battlefield!)
"Shinjin Jimu Rīdā, Asuna! Anadarake no Batoru Fīrudo!" (新人ジムリーダー・アスナ！穴だらけのバトルフィールド！)		December 11, 2003November 20, 2004
Ash and friends finally arrive at the Lavaridge Gym. There, they meet Flannery, who was recently given control of the gym by her grandfather, Mr Moore. However, the grounds are a mess, and will need fixing before any official battle can begin.
332329"Going, Going, Yawn!" (Heat Badge! Win the Blazing Battle!!)
"Hīto Bajji! Moeru Batoru de Getto da ze!!" (ヒートバッジ！燃えるバトルでゲットだぜ！！)		December 18, 2003November 20, 2004
Ash faces off against Flannery. Will he win?
333330"Going for a Spinda" (Full of Patcheel! Beyound the Mountains in Search of Happiness!)
"Patchīru Ga Ippai! Shiawase Sagashite Yama no Kanata ni!" (パッチールがいっぱい！幸せさがして山の彼方に！)		December 25, 2003November 27, 2004
Ash and friends must help Claire find a lucky Spinda she's been caring for, but why is it deliberately running away from her?
334331"All Torkoal, No Play" (Breakthrough Valley of Steel! Cotoise vs. Haganeil!!)
"Hagane no Tani o Toppa se yo! Kōtasu Tai Haganēru!!" (ハガネの谷を突破せよ！コータスVSハガネール！！)		January 8, 2004November 27, 2004
Ash and friends enter the Valley of Steel where they see a Torkoal being bullied by Steel Pokémon, which are led by a Steelix. Thus, Ash rescues a Torkoal, adding a new member to his team.
335332"Manectric Charge" (Kinetsu Gym Returns! Vs. Livolt!!)
"Kinsetsu Jimu Futatabi! Tai Raiboruto!!" (キンセツジムふたたび！VSライボルト！！)		January 15, 2004December 4, 2004
Wattson's Electrike evolves into Manectric and while it's having a practice battle with Ash's Torkoal, Team Rocket is getting the unwanted ride of their lives.
336333"Delcatty Got Your Tongue" (Eneko and Enekororo! The Legendary Pokémon Coordinator Appears!!)
"Eneko to Enekororo! Densetsu no Kōdeinētā Tōjō!!" (エネコとエネコロロ！伝説のコーディネーター登場！！)		January 22, 2004December 4, 2004
While on the way to the Pokémon Contest in Verdanturf Town, May's Skitty learns how to use Blizzard when it and Dr. Abby's Delcatty are kidnapped by Team Rocket.
337334"Disaster of Disguise" (The Masked Coordinator – Phantom Appears!!)
"Kamen no Kōdeinētā, Fantomu Tōjō!!" (仮面のコーディネーター・ファントム登場！！)		January 29, 2004December 11, 2004
May hears from Drew that his Roselia was badly injured by a masked trainer's Dusclops. Eventually, Ash, Brock, May and Max find this trainer themselves, but soon discover it is a kid named Timmy. Apparently his mother loathes Pokémon, and he masquerades as the Phantom Coordinator in order to get in training. They decide to help him find a way to compete in the next Pokémon Contest.
338335"Disguise Da Limit" (Shidake Town! Pokémon Contest!!)
"Shidake Taun! Pokemon Kontesuto!!" (シダケタウン！ポケモンコンテスト！！)		February 5, 2004December 11, 2004
Continuing from the previous episode, May and Timmy compete in the Verdanturf Town Pokémon Contest. Now with his mother's approval, Timmy pits his Dusclops against May's Skitty.
339336"Take the Lombre Home" (Solrock and Hasubrero! Legend of the Sacred Forest!)
"Sorurokku to Hasuburero! Seinaru Mori no Densetsu!" (ソルロックとハスブレロ！聖なる森の伝説！)		February 12, 2004January 29, 2005
Brock's Lotad evolves into a Lombre, who is sought as a savior by a small village suffering from a drought.
340337"True Blue Swablu" (Sky of Tyltto! Heart of Haruka!!)
"Chirutto no Sora! Haruka no Kokoro!!" (チルットの空！ハルカの心！！)		February 19, 2004February 5, 2005
On their way to Petalburg City, Ash and his friends help a sick Swablu get back to its flock.
341338"Gulpin it Down!" (The Great Gokulin Repelling Strategy!!)
"Gokurin Gekitai Daisakusen!!" (ゴクリン撃退大作戦！！)		February 26, 2004February 12, 2005
Due to a freak accident, a Gulpin and Ash's Treecko grow to the size of Godzilla. In the end, the massive Gulpin gets caught by a machine expert called Professor Jacuzzi who uses a Heavy Ball.
342339"Exploud and Clear" (Critical Situation! Bakuong vs. Juptile!!)
"Isshokusokuhatsu! Bakuongu Tai Juputoru!!" (一触即発！バクオングVSジュプトル！！)		March 4, 2004February 19, 2005
Ash's Treecko evolves into a Grovyle while battling a Loudred. However, the Loudred also evolves into an Exploud and goes on a rampage, refusing to obey its trainer, Guy, and Grovyle (who has even more of an attitude than before) is determined to finish its battle with Exploud.
343340"Go Go Ludicolo!" (Dancing Battle! Runpappa!!)
"Odoru Batoru da! Runpappa!!" (踊るバトルだ！ルンパッパ！！)		March 11, 2004February 26, 2005
Corphish is now jealous of Grovyle and takes on the trainer Poncho and his Ludicolo.
344341"A Double Dilemma" (Papa is Idol!? Fake Gym Leader!!)
"Papa wa Aidoru!? Itsuwari no Jimu Rīdā!!" (パパはアイドル！？いつわりのジムリーダー！！)		March 18, 2004March 5, 2005
Ash returns to Petalburg City, only to discover that Norman, May and Max's father, has become a major celebrity. To take advantage of this, Team Rocket (and Wobbuffet) disguise themselves as May and Max's family.
345342"Love, Petalburg Style!" (Tōka Gym Crisis! Household Crisis!!)
"Tōka Jimu no Kiki! Katei no Kiki!!" (トウカジムの危機！家庭の危機！！)		March 25, 2004March 12, 2005
When it appears that Norman is flirting with Nurse Joy, everyone else come to the conclusion he has dumped Caroline.
346343"Balance of Power" (Tōka Gym! The Fifth Badge!!)
"Tōka Jimu Sen! Itsutsu me no Bajji!!" (トウカジム戦！五つ目のバッジ！！)		April 1, 2004March 19, 2005
Ash finally gets a rematch with Norman, but Max and May are conflicted with not wanting to see either Ash or their father lose...and the outcome may be harder than they can handle.
347344"A Six Pack Attack!" (Professor Ookido and Professor Odamaki! Secret Base Battle!!)
"Ōkido-hakase to Odamaki-hakase! Himitsukichi no Tatakai!!" (オーキド博士とオダマキ博士！秘密基地の戦い！！)		April 8, 2004March 26, 2005
Professor Oak comes to Hoenn to visit Professor Birch, bringing along with him Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Team Rocket come to steal them along with Professor Birch's Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip.
348345"The Bicker the Better" (Tag Battle! Satoshi vs. Haruka!?)
"Taggu Batoru! Satoshi Tai Haruka!?" (タッグバトル！サトシVSハルカ！？)		April 15, 2004April 2, 2005
Quarreling Ash and May are mistaken for a couple by "love specialists" Oscar and Andi, who challenge them to a tag team Pokémon battle.
349346"Grass Hysteria!" (King of the Forbidden Forest! Fushigibana!!)
"Kindan no Mori no Ōja! Fushigibana!!" (禁断の森の王者！フシギバナ！！)		April 22, 2004April 9, 2005
May finds herself in a forest inhabited by grass Pokémon which is forbidden to humans. May befriends a female Bulbasaur who she catches.
350347"Hokey PokéBalls" (Fushigidane and Fushigidane! Regaining the Monster Balls!!)
"Fushigidane to Fushigidane! Monsutā Bōru o Torikaese!!" (フシギダネとフシギダネ！モンスターボールを取り返せ！！)		April 29, 2004April 16, 2005
Ash brings back his Bulbasaur for a visit, and Bulbasaur becomes friendly with May's Bulbasaur. However playtime is cut short as they chase down Team Rocket, who have managed to hijack the Pokémon Center's Pokémon Transfer System and steal a horde of Pokémon.
351348"Whiscash and Ash" (Showdown! The Fishing Master and the Giant Namazun!!)
"Taiketsu! Kyodai Namazun to Tsuri Meijin!!" (対決！巨大ナマズンと釣り名人！！)		May 6, 2004April 23, 2005
After losing his badge case and the badges in it to a large Whiscash nicknamed Nero, Ash relies on the help of a fisherman called Sullivan who wants to catch Nero.
352349"Me, Myself and Time" (Yajilon and the Ruins in the Mist!)
"Yajiron to Kiri no Naka no Iseki!" (ヤジロンと霧の中の遺跡！)		May 13, 2004April 30, 2005
While separated from the others, Ash encounters a girl called Calista and her Baltoy. He learns Calista and Baltoy were called to meet someone at a set of ruins, and Baltoy is a key.
353350"A Fan with a Plan!" (Forbidable Enemy!? Mother Coordinator Appears!)
"Kyoōteki!? Mama-san Kōdeinētā Tōjō!" (強敵！？ママさんコーディネーター登場！)		May 20, 2004May 7, 2005
In a Pokémon contest, May discovers that one of the coordinators named Savannah is actually an adult and a mother!
354351"Cruisin' for a Losin'" (Pokémon Contest! Ruibosu Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Ruibosu Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ルイボス大会！！)		May 27, 2004May 14, 2005
May's Bulbasaur loses when battling Savannah's Lairon. After that, Drew beats Savannah and earns the contest ribbon.
355352"Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend" (Baneboo's Lost Object!?)
"Banebū no Sagashimono!?" (バネブーのさがしもの！？)		June 3, 2004May 21, 2005
A Spoink needs Ash and his friends to help find its pearl. However, after a scuffle with Team Rocket, it ends up in the hands of the Magikarp Salesman.
356353"That's Just Swellow" (Beginning Challenge! Sky Match – PokéRinger!!)
"Hatsu Chōsen! Kūchū Kyōgi, Pokeringa!!" (初挑戦！空中競技・ポケリンガ！！)		June 10, 2004May 28, 2005
During an aerial competition, Ash's Taillow evolves into a Swellow when he goes up against the reigning champion Volt and his Volbeat, and May and her Beautifly are pitted against Team Rocket's James who's using Jessie's Dustox.
357354"Take This House and Shuppet" (The Mansion of Kagebouzu!)
"Kagebōzu no Kan!" (カゲボウズの館！)		June 17, 2004June 4, 2005
To protect themselves from the rain, the gang takes shelter in an old mansion. After an argument with May, Max runs off and befriends a Shuppet, using its psychic abilities to play pranks on the others.
358355"A Shroomish Skirmish" (The Fighting King of the Forest!? Wakasyamo vs. Kinogassa!)
"Mori no Kakutō Ō!? Wakashamo Tai Kinogassa!" (森の格闘王！？ワカシャモVSキノガッサ！)		June 24, 2004June 11, 2005
May's Torchic finally evolves into a Combusken after Ash's Corphish is beaten by an angry and aggressive Breloom that can use Mach Punch.
359356"Unfair-Weather Friends" (Powalen of the Weather Research Institute!)
"Otenki Kenkyūsho no Powarun!" (お天気研究所のポワルン！)		July 1, 2004June 18, 2005
Ash and his friends stumble upon a weather institute which uses a Castform to predict the weather. However, Team Aqua takes the facility hostage while they search for data on the ancient Pokémon, Kyogre and Groudon.
360357"Who's Flying Now?" (Hiwamaki City's Feather Carnival!!)
"Hiwamaki Shiti no Fezā Kānibaru!!" (ヒワマキシティのフェザーカーニバル！！)		July 8, 2004June 25, 2005
Finally reaching Fortree City, the gang discover a carnival full of flying Pokémon, and James befriends a Chimecho.
361358"Sky High Gym Battle!" (Hiwamaki Gym! Battle in the Sky!!)
"Hiwamaki Jimu! Ōzora no Tatakai!!" (ヒワマキジム！大空の戦い！！)		July 15, 2004July 9, 2005
Ash battles Winona at the Fortree City Gym to win a Feather Badge badge.
362359"Lights, Camerupt, Action!" (The Film's Riding on Bakuuda!!)
"Eiga wa Bakūda ni Notte!!" (映画はバクーダに乗って！！)		July 22, 2004July 16, 2005
Ash and his friends help a trainer called Elijah and his Camerupt deliver a film to some children.
363360"Crazy as a Lunatone" (Mystery! A Pokémon from Space!?)
"Shinpi! Uchū kara Kita Pokemon!?" (神秘！宇宙から来たポケモン！？)		July 29, 2004August 20, 2005
A Lunatone crash lands in Hoenn and needs to get back to space. However, the Pokémon Mystery Club returns to snatch Lunatone as proof of a Pokémon lifeform from outer space.
364361"The Garden of Eatin'" (Kabigon of the Banana Namakero Park!!)
"Banana Namakero en no Kabigon!!" (バナナナマケロ園のカビゴン！！)		August 5, 2004August 27, 2005
A Snorlax is eating the bananas in a Slakoth reserve, so one of the Slakoth evolves into Vigoroth whose Vital Spirit ability makes it immune to Snolax's Yawn attack.
365362"A Scare to Remember" (Pikachu, Joining Team Rocket!?)
"Pikachū, Roketto-dan ni Iru!?" (ピカチュウ、ロケット団に入る！？)		August 12, 2004September 3, 2005
Pikachu gets amnesia and is convinced he is a member of Team Rocket.
366363"Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry" (Arrival in Minamo City! Polocks and Swallow's Return!)
"Minamo Shiti Tōchaku! Porokku to Tsubamegaeshi!" (ミナモシティ到着！ポロックとつばめがえし！)		August 19, 2004September 3, 2005
While May befriends Kelly, a daughter of a Pokéblock expert, Ash decides to teach Swellow Aerial Ace with the help of a Move Tutor.
367364"Lessons in Lilycove" (Pokémon Contest! Minamo Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Minamo Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ミナモ大会！！)		August 26, 2004September 10, 2005
May and Kelly participate in the Lilycove Pokémon Contest, while Ash helps Swellow master Aerial Ace.
368365"Judgment Day" (Those Three Appear! The Referee School Island!)
"Ano Sanbiki Tōjō! Shinpan Gakkō no Shima!" (あの三匹登場！審判学校の島！)		September 2, 2004September 10, 2005
Team Rocket attempts to capture a an Ivysaur, Charmeleon, and Wartortle belonging to a trainee Pokémon battle judge called Jimmy.

Pokémon: Advanced Battle (Season 8; 2004–2005)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
369366"Clamperl of Wisdom" (Pearlulu and Baneboo! Seek the Pearl!)
"Pāruru to Banebū! Shinju o Sagase!" (パールルとバネブー！しんじゅをさがせ！)		September 9, 2004September 17, 2005
On their way to Mossdeep Island, Ash and friends encounter a Spoink, which they had encountered before. As in their previous encounter, Spoink loses the pearl on its head again, and this time the pearl winds up in the water and gets lost. Ash and friends then stop by an island, where they meet a scientist called Isaiah. Isaiah tells them that one of his Clamperl can help Spoink, since Clamperl make the same pearls Spoink have on their heads. However, things don't go right when Team Rocket meddles; will Ash and friends be able to find Spoink a pearl?
370367"The Relicanth Really Can" (Glanth and the Deep Sea Treasure!)
"Jīransu to Shinkai no Hihō!" (ジーランスと深海の秘宝！)		September 16, 2004September 24, 2005
Ash and friends agree to help a treasure hunter called Adam look for buried treasure. Things get complicated when Team Rocket locks Ash and friends in the cave.
371368"The Evolutionary War" (Huntail and Sakurabyss! Mystery of Evolution!)
"Hantēru to Sakurabisu! Shinka no Nazo!" (ハンテールとサクラビス！進化の謎！)		September 23, 2004October 1, 2005
There is a conflict on two islands: when Clamperl travels to one island, it evolves into Gorebyss, but on the other island it becomes Huntail.
372369"Training Wrecks" (Muscle Battle!? Double Battle!!)
"Kinniku Batoru!? Daburu Batoru!!" (筋肉バトル！？ダブルバトル！！)		September 30, 2004October 8, 2005
Ash has a double battle with a trainer called Rocky on Muscle Island.
373370"Gaining Groudon" (Groudon vs. Kyogre [Part 1])
"Gurādon Tai Kaiōga! (Zenpen)" (グラードンVSカイオーガ! （前編）)		October 7, 2004October 15, 2005
During a battle between Team Aqua and Team Magma, the legendary Kyogre is possessed by the Red Orb and Pikachu gets possessed by the Blue Orb.
374371"The Scuffle of Legends" (Groudon vs. Kyogre [Part 2])
"Gurādon Tai Kaiōga! (Kōhen)" (グラードンVSカイオーガ! （後編）)		October 14, 2004October 22, 2005
Lance and his shiny red Gyarados return to solve the war between Team Magma and Team Aqua.
375372"It's Still Rocket Roll to Me" (Fuu and Ran! Space Center Battle!)
"Fū to Ran! Uchū Senta no Tatakai!" (フウとラン！宇宙センターの戦い！)		October 21, 2004October 29, 2005
Team Rocket sneak into a space shuttle in Mossdeep City and kidnap Tate, Max, and Corphish.
376373"Solid as a Solrock" (Tokusane Gym! Solrock and Lunatone!)
"Tokusane Jimu! Sorurokku to Runatōn!" (トクサネジム！ソルロックとルナトーン！)		October 28, 2004November 5, 2005
Ash duels Tate and Liza at the Mossdeep Gym, choosing Pikachu and Swellow against Lunatone and Solrock. At first, Tate and Liza argue with each other at the start of the battle, but regain their focus after Team Rocket shows up. Ash manages to defeat them and obtain a Mind Badge.
——"Shaking Island Battle! Dojoach vs. Namazun!!"
"Yureru Shima no Tatakai! Dojotchi Tai Namazun!!" (ゆれる島の戦い！ドジョッチVSナマズン！！)		—[lower-alpha 19]—
Ash and friends help Chōta get rid of the Dojoach and Namazun causing tremors on Jojo Island, when Team Rocket gets an idea to use the Pokémon for themselves.
377374"Vanity Affair" (Seaman! Elite Four Genji Appears!!)
"Umi no Otoko! Shitennō Genji Tōjō!!" (海の男！四天王ゲンジ登場！！)		November 4, 2004November 12, 2005
Ash meets Drake, a member of the Hoenn Elite Four, who invites him to come back to his ship for a Pokémon battle...an offer that Ash can't refuse!
378375"Where's Armaldo?" (Island of Dr. Moroboshi! Fossil Pokémon Appear!!)
"Dokutā Moroboshi no Shima! Kaseki Pokemon Arawareru!!" (ドクター・モロボシの島！化石ポケモン現る！！)		November 11, 2004November 19, 2005
The scientist Professor Proctor revives the extinct Pokémon Anorith. Anorith then evolves into Armaldo.
379376"A Cacturne for the Worse" (Izabe Island Pokémon Contest! Beware of the Rival!!)
"Izabe Shima Pokemon Kontesuto! Ribaru Nikio Tsukero!!" (イザベ島ポケモンコンテスト！ライバルに気をつけろ！！)		November 18, 2004November 26, 2005
May meets her new rival Harley, and gets into a huge conflict with him.
380377"Claydol Big and Tall" (Sealed the Huge Nendoll!!)
"Kyodai Nendōru o Fūin se yo!!" (巨大ネンドールを封印せよ！！)		November 25, 2004December 3, 2005
Ash, May, Max, Brock and Team Rocket try to trap a gigantic Claydol.
381378"Once in a Mawile" (Falling in Love with Kucheat! Hasubrero's Flower Arrangement!!)
"Koi Suru Kuchīto! Hasuburero no Hanamichi!!" (恋するクチート！ハスブレロの花道！！)		December 2, 2004December 10, 2005
A trainer called Samanťha's Mawile falls in love with Brock's Lombre while Ash's Corphish falls in love with the same Mawile and gets jealous about Lombre. Later, Lombre finds a Water Stone and evolves into Ludicolo.
382379"Beg, Burrow and Steal" (Nuckrar and Vibrava! Lake of Illusion!!)
"Nakkurā to Biburāba! Maboroshi no Mizūmi!!" (ナックラーとビブラーバ！幻の湖！！)		December 9, 2004December 17, 2005
Hal, a scientist, attempts to prove the existence of an underground lake where he saw Trapinch into Vibrava when he was a child.
383380"Absol-ute Disaster!" (Absol! Creeping Shadow of Disaster)
"Abusoru! Shinobi Yoru Wazawai no Kage" (アブソル！忍び寄るわざわいの影)		December 16, 2004January 7, 2006
A village is convinced an Absol is causing all sorts of disasters, so Ash and a child called Nicky go to prove Absol is innocent.
384381"Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt" (Catch Yukiwarashi!)
"Yukiwarashi o Tsukamaero!" (ユキワラシをつかまえろ！)		December 23, 2004January 14, 2006
A wild Snorunt steals Ash's badge case, so Ash attempts to capture the ice Pokémon. Ash manages to capture the cheeky Snorunt and regain his badges.
385382"Do I Hear a Ralts?" (Rescue Ralts! Rush Masato!)
"Rarutosu o Sukue! Isoge Masato!" (ラルトスを救え！急げマサト！)		January 6, 2005January 21, 2006
Max and Snorunt do their best to rescue Ralts and reunite it with a Kirlia and Gardevoir.
386383"The Great Eight Fate!" (Rune Gym! Artist of Water – Adan! [Part 1])
"Rune Jimu! Mizu no Ātisuto, Adan! (Zenpen)" (ルネジム！水のアーティスト・アダン！（前編）)		January 13, 2005January 28, 2006
Ash battles Juan of Sootopolis City with Ash hoping to earn his final badge to qualify for the Hoenn League.
387384"Eight Ain't Enough" (Rune Gym! Artist of Water – Adan! [Part 2])
"Rune Jimu! Mizu no Ātisuto, Adan! (Kōhen)" (ルネジム！水のアーティスト・アダン！（後編）)		January 20, 2005January 28, 2006
Continuing from the previous episode, Ash's Gym Battle against Juan continues with Ash facing his toughest challenge yet as he faces off against Juan's Milotic, who quickly proves to be an overwhelmingly powerful opponent. Can Ash pull off a last-minute victory or will Juan end Ash's Hoenn campaign?
388385"Showdown at Linoone" (Massaguma! The Shape of Friendship!?)
"Massuguma! Yūjō no Katachi!?" (マッスグマ！友情のカタチ！？)		January 27, 2005February 4, 2006
A Linoone appears to have lost its trust in its trainer, Kimmy. Ash and friends must help Kimmy regain the trusts with the Linoone. They eventually succeed.
389386"Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?" (Sohnano of Illusion Island!)
"Maboroshi Shima no Sōnano!" (まぼろし島のソーナノ！)		February 3, 2005February 4, 2006
While aboard Team Rocket's Magikarp submarine, Max accidentally hits a switch, causing Ash, his friends, Team Rocket, and Drew to wash up on Mirage Island, where Wynaut live.
390387"Date Expectations" (Rollout! Loving Donfan!)
"Korogare! Koi Suru Donfan!" (ころがれ！恋するドンファン！)		February 10, 2005April 1, 2006
A group of Donphan attempt to impress a shiny female Donphan.
391388"Mean with Envy" (Disorderly Melee! Pokémon Contest – Kinagi Tournament! [Part 1])
"Konsen, Konran! Pokemon Kontesuto, Kinagi Taikai! (Zenpen)" (混戦、混乱！ポケモンコンテスト・キナギ大会！（前編）)		February 17, 2005April 1, 2006
The final Hoenn Pokémon Contest is underway, but May is distracted when one of her opponents, Erica, sees May as a rival for her boyfriend Joshua's affections.
392389"Pacifidlog Jam" (Disorderly Melee! Pokémon Contest – Kinagi Tournament! [Part 2])
"Konsen, Konran! Pokemon Kontesuto, Kinagi Taikai! (Kōhen)" (混戦、混乱！ポケモンコンテスト・キナギ大会！（後編）)		February 24, 2005April 8, 2006
May's final Hoenn Contest continues: Skitty battles Joshua's Houndoom, while Jessie is disqualified by making Meowth use a fake Transform move through costume changes. By the end of the contest, May has won her final ribbon, giving her a place in the Grand Festival.
393390"Berry, Berry Interesting" (Get Gonbe with Haruka Delicious!!)
"Haruka Derishasu de, Gonbe Getto kamo!!" (ハルカデリシャスで、ゴンベGETかも！！)		March 3, 2005February 11, 2006
Several trainers accuse a Munchlax of eating their PokéBlock, so May catches him to prove its innocence.
394391"Less is Morrison" (The Rivals Appears! Masamune and the Dumbber!!)
"Raibaru Tōjō! Masamune to Danbaru!!" (ライバル登場！マサムネとダンバル！！)		March 10, 2005February 11, 2006
While on the way to the Grand Festival, the group meets a Beldum trainer named Morrison. After hearing that Morrison also intends to enter the Hoenn League, a new rivalry between Ash and Morrison is born.
395392"The Ribbon Cup Caper!" (Mysterious Thief Bannai and the Ribbon Cup!!)
"Kaitō Bannai to Ribon Kappu!!" (怪盗バンナイとリボンカップ！！)		March 17, 2005February 18, 2006
Brodie is back, and this time he's after the Grand Festival's Ribbon Cup. With the help of Officer Jenny and Contesta, Ash and the others are determined to find the trophy and return it before the festival begins.
396—"Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!"
"Satoshi to Haruka! Hōen de no Atsuki Batoru!!" (サトシとハルカ！ホウエンでの熱きバトル！！)		March 24, 2005[lower-alpha 20]—
This was a clip show of Satoshi's gym battles and Haruka's contest battles.
397393"Hi Ho Silver Wind!" (Begin! Grand Festival [1]!!)
"Kaimaku! Gurando Fesutibaru, Wan!!" (開幕！グランドフェスティバル①！！)		April 7, 2005February 18, 2006
The gang finally arrives in Slateport City for the Grand Festival.
398394"Deceit and Assist" (Fierce Fighting! Grand Festival [2]!!)
"Nettō! Gurando Fesutibaru, Tsū!!" (熱闘！グランドフェスティバル②！！)		April 7, 2005February 25, 2006
May, Drew and Harley face off in the second round.
399395"Rhapsody in Drew" (Deciding Match! Grand Festival [3]!!)
"Kessen! Gurando Fesutibaru, Surī!!" (決戦！グランドフェスティバル③！！)		April 7, 2005February 25, 2006
May battles against Drew in a Pokémon battle. Also. Ash's Snorunt finally handles Ice Beam when it evolves into Glalie.
400396"Island Time" (Let's Go with Survival!)
"Sabaibaru de Ikō!" (サバイバルでいこう！)		April 14, 2005March 4, 2006
Team Rocket crashes a plane with Ash and friends on board on an island, which is home to the castaway Robin and his Wailmer.
401397"Like a Meowth to a Flame" (Arrival in Saiyū City! Nyarth in Boots!?)
"Saiyū Shiti Tōchaku! Nagagutsu o Haita Nyāsu!?" (サイユウシティ到着！長靴をはいたニャース！？)		April 21, 2005March 4, 2006
Ash and friends finally arrive in Ever Grande City. Ash meets a new rival named Tyson who has a Meowth that, strangely, is wearing clothes.
402398"Saved by the Beldum" (Start the Prelimaries! Masamune Appears!!)
"Yobisen Sutāto! Masamune Tōjō!!" (予備選スタート！マサムネ登場!!)		April 28, 2005March 11, 2006
The Hoenn League begins: Morrison's Beldum evolves and Tyson's Meowth is given a backstory.
403399"From Brags to Riches" (Begin! Saiyū Tournament!!)
"Kaimaku! Saiyū Taikai!!" (開幕！サイユウ大会！！)		May 5, 2005March 11, 2006
In the first round of the qualifiers, Morrison battles a trainer named Gavin, and Ash battles a trainer named Dominic. The battles end with Morrison and Ash as the victors.
404400"Shocks and Bonds" (Towards the Tournament Finals! Everyday a Heated Battle!)
"Kesshō Tōnamento e! Atsuki Tatakai no Hibi!" (決勝トーナメントへ！熱き戦いの日々！)		May 12, 2005March 18, 2006
In the second round, Ash battles a trainer named Clarke. The match ends with Ash victorious, and he moves on to the round 1 of the Victory Tournament. Both his rivals Morrison and Tyson also manage to make it there. Ash then begins his battle against a trainer named Katie. However, Katie manages to defeat more of Ash's Pokémon. Will Ash manage to claim victory?
405401"A Judgment Brawl" (And... Continue the Battle That Cannot Be Lost!!)
"Soshite... Makerarenai Tatakai wa Tsuzuku!!" (そして…負けられない戦いは続く！！)		May 19, 2005March 18, 2006
Despite Ash running behind Katie initially, he manages to turn things around and claims victory over Katie. He then moves on to the second round. Morrison and Tyson also make it there. However, it is revealed that Ash and Morrison will face each other. Morrison, having just found a friend in Ash, fails to battle him as the round begins. This causes him to lose his first Pokémon Girafarig in a single attack. Will Morrison be able to fight back against Ash?
406402"Choose It or Lose It!" (Rival Showdown! Vs. Masamune!)
"Raibaru Taiketsu! Tai Masamune!" (ライバル対決！VSマサムネ！)		May 26, 2005March 25, 2006
Morrison sends out Growlithe but is also easily defeated by Corphish. Ash then yells at Morrison that he doesn't care about his Pokémon and that he should just quit if he is not going to battle with his full heart. Morrison snaps out of his dilemma and sends out Swampert, who draws with Corphish after using Focus Punch against Corphish's Crabhammer. Morrison then sends out Steelix and Ash sends out Pikachu, who gets defeated with Steelix's Iron Tail. Ash then sends out Torkoal who despite the advantage loses to Steelix's Dragon Breath. Ash sends out Grovyle next who beats Steelix with a Leaf Blade. Morrison then sends out Gligar who beats Grovyle after a heated match with a Guillotine. Ash then sends out Swellow who defeats Gligar with its powerful Aerial Ace. Morrison sends out Metang next which beats Swellow rather easily. Ash's last Pokémon is Glalie. Glalie keeps using Ice Beam but it keeps getting reversed by Psychic. Finally after Ice Beam is reversed by Psychic, Glalie uses an Icy Wind to blow it back and beat Metang. Ash wins over Morrison, and moves on to the third round of the Victory Tournament. It is revealed that for the third round Ash will be facing Tyson. As the battle begins, Tyson sends out Sceptile and Ash sends out Glalie. Sceptile's Solar Beam and Glalie's Ice Beam collide and there is an explosion.
407403"At the End of the Fray" (The Last Fierce Fighting! The Road to the Championship!!)
"Saigo no Gekitō! Yūshō e no Michi!!" (最後の激闘！優勝への道！！)		June 16, 2005March 25, 2006
Ash's Glalie and Tyson's Sceptile are both knocked out. Ash sends out Torkoal and Tyson sends out Shiftry. Shiftry keeps dodging Flamethrower until Torkoal finally hits one and beats it. Tyson then uses Hariyama, who blocks Flamethrower with an Arm Thrust. Brock reveals that Hariyama has a Thick Fat that makes Fire and Ice Type attack do less than half the damage they usually would. Hariyama beats Torkoal with a Brick Break. Next, Ash sends out Corphish, who is beat by Hariyama's Focus Punch. Ash then sends in Swellow. Hariyama catches Swellow by the beak in the midst of a Quick Attack, but Swellow manages to hit an Aerial Ace to win. Tyson sends in Donphan who keeps hitting Rollout attack. Swellow is on the ground against a rock and Donphan does Rollout, but Swellow catches Donophan with its feet and throws it to win. Tyson then sends in Metagross who beats Swellow after deflecting a Quick Attack and then hitting it with Hyper Beam. However, Swellow leaves Ash an opening by leaving a scratch on Metagross for Ash to focus on. Ash sends in Grovyle next, who uses Bullet Seed on the scratch making it deeper. It goes for Leaf Blade but gets hit with Meteor Mash and loses. Ash's last Pokémon is Pikachu. Pikachu uses Iron Tail and then Thunder on the scratch and knocks out Metagross. Tyson's last Pokémon is Meowth who is revealed to know Thunderbolt and uses it to block Pikachu's electric attacks. Pikachu and Meowth hit Iron Tail on each other and Pikachu collapses. Tyson wins the match and goes on to win the rest of the matches and the Hoenn League championship.
408404"The Scheme Team" (Enishida and the Battle Frontier!)
"Enishida to Batoru Furonteia!" (エニシダとバトルフロンティア！)		June 23, 2005April 8, 2006
Ash returns to Pallet Town, while Brock goes to Pewter City, and May and Max return to Petalburg City. Ash visits Viridian City and discovers the new gym leader is Agatha of the Elite Four! Scott, a man who conveniently happens to be there, tells Ash about the Battle Frontier, causing Ash to enter.
409405"The Right Place and the Right Mime" (Ookido's Laboratory! Everybody Gather!!)
"Ōkido Kenkyūsho! Zen'in Shūgō!!" (オーキド研究所！全員集合！！)		June 30, 2005April 15, 2006
Ash and May prepare for the challenge ahead of them, leaving some of their Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab. Before leaving, a Squirtle chooses May as its trainer. When Team Rocket show up to steal all of Ash's Pokémon, the group must fight against them to stop their plan from succeeding. The episode ends with Ash's Phanpy rejoining Ash's team.
410406"A Real Cleffa-Hanger" (Mt. Otsukimi! With Py, Pippi and Pixy!)
"Otsuki Miyama! Pii to Pippi to Pikushī to!" (おつきみやま！ピィとピッピとピクシーと！)		July 7, 2005April 15, 2006
Misty and Max try to return a Cleffa to Mount Moon.
411407"Numero Uno Articuno" (First Battle! Battle Factory!! [Part 1])
"Uijin! Batoru Fakutorī!! (Zenpen)" (初陣！バトルファクトリー！！（前編）)		July 21, 2005April 22, 2006
At the Battle Factory, Ash and friends meet Factory Head Noland, the first Frontier Brain, and discover he has befriended the legendary Pokémon Articuno!
412408"The Symbol Life" (First Battle! Battle Factory [Part 2])
"Uijin! Batoru Fakutorī!! (Kōhen)" (初陣！バトルファクトリー！！（後編）)		July 28, 2005April 22, 2006
Charizard returns to duel with Articuno. Ash beats Noland and obtains a Knowledge Symbol.
413409"Hooked on Onix" (The Kingdom of Iwark!!)
"Iwāku no Ōkoku!!" (イワークの王国！！)		August 4, 2005May 6, 2006
When Team Rocket fools a King Onix, some Geodude, Graveler and Golem into believing that Ash wants to capture them, it spells disaster for Ash, Brock, May and Max as one by one, they and their Pokémon are captured and imprisoned by the Rock Pokémon. Ash, unwilling to let his friends take the blame and realizing he can't make the Rock Pokémon see sense, asks King Onix if there is a way he can convince him. King Onix challenges Ash to a battle, in a deal that if he is able to defeat him all the Rock Pokémon will believe what Ash is saying. Having gotten a chance to free his friends and their Pokémon, Ash chooses Grovyle to battle against Onix. Can Ash pull of a victory from Onix's grip and also convince him and the Rock Pokémon that Team Rocket are the ones who have been lying to them all along?
414410"Rough, Tough Jigglypuff" (Purin's Song, Papa's Song!)
"Purin no Uta, Papa no Uta!" (プリンの歌、パパの歌！)		August 11, 2005May 13, 2006
A man called Mitch tries to catch a Jigglypuff for his daughter Lisa's birthday, but this is the toughest Jigglypuff in the universe.
415411"On Cloud Arcanine" (Rival Showdown! Get Windie!)
"Raibaru Taiketsu! Uindi o Getto Kamo!" (ライバル対決！ウインディをゲットかも！)		August 18, 2005May 20, 2006
May and Drew set their eyes on an Arcanine, although it uses its Extremespeed and Roar techniques to flee.
416412"Sitting Psyduck" (Koduck's Depression!)
"Kodakku no Yūutsu!" (コダックの憂鬱！)		August 25, 2005May 27, 2006
A girl called Emily sends out a Machop, a Machoke and a Machamp to retrieve her depressed Psyduck.
417413"Hail to the Chef!" (Nyula and Barrierd! Whose Restaurant!?)
"Nyūra to Bariyādo! Dotchi no Resutoran!?" (ニューラとバリヤード！どっちのレストラン！？)		September 1, 2005June 3, 2006
A Sneasel and a Mr. Mime have a cook-off to see who is a better chef.
418414"Caterpie's Big Dilemma" (Evolution! That Mystery and Wonder!!)
"Shinka! Sono Shinpi to Kiseki!!" (進化！その神秘と奇跡！！)		September 8, 2005June 10, 2006
The trainer Xander's Caterpie, along with Jessie's Dustox and James's Cacnea, grow to enormous size.
419415"The Saffron Con" (Pokémon Contest – Yamabuki Tournament!! [Part 1])
"Pokemon Kontesuto, Yamabuki Taikai!! (Zenpen)" (ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会！！（前編）)		September 15, 2005June 17, 2006
It's time for the Saffron City Pokémon Contest and May's hoping to sign up, but Harley, her rival has a series of deceptive and sneaky tricks up his sleeve to make sure May doesn't even get the chance to enter.
420416"A Hurdle for Squirtle" (Pokémon Contest – Yamabuki Tournament!! [Part 2])
"Pokemon Kontesuto, Yamabuki Taikai!! (Kōhen)" (ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会！！（後編）)		September 22, 2005June 24, 2006
The Saffron City Pokémon Contest begins and with May eager to win her first-ever Kanto ribbon, she chooses to enter with her Squirtle, but her enemy Harley is determined to make sure that she doesn't triumph. The episode ends with May beating Harley yet again and getting her first Kanto ribbon.
421417"Pasta La Vista" (Fighting Dojo! Satoshi vs. Haruka!)
"Kakutō Dōjō! Satoshi Tai Haruka!" (格闘道場！サトシVSハルカ！)		September 29, 2005July 8, 2006
Ash and Max go to the Saffron City fighting dojo to see some Fighting-type Pokémon, while May and Brock go to a noodle shop.

Pokémon: Battle Frontier (Season 9; 2005–2006)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air Date
J# E# Japan United States
422418"Fear Factor Phony" (Esper vs. Ghost! Midnight Duel!?)
"Esupā Tai Gōsuto! Mayonaka no Kettō!?" (エスパーVSゴースト！真夜中の決闘！？)		October 6, 2005September 9, 2006
Ash and friends arrive in a ghost town where, in a mansion, Psychic Pokémon are playing music and dancing to it. The Ghost Pokémon in the town don't like this and decide to stop it. Team Rocket's Wobbuffet falls in love with a Kirlia.
423419"Sweet Baby James" (Manene Appears! Mansion of Rest!)
"Manene Tōjō! Kyūsoku no Yakata!" (マネネ登場！休息の館！)		October 13, 2005September 9, 2006
When James' Chimecho falls ill, he brings it to his grandparents' to recover. May's Munchlax is also sick and an old man and woman bring it to the same mansion Team Rocket is currently located. Jessie and Meowth then decide to steal all the Pokémon in the garden while the others are taking care of Chimecho and Munchlax. Afterward, James is forced to leave Chimecho behind so it can recover, as well as protect the Pokémon from Jessie and Meowth. At the end, James catches a Mime Jr. by accident.
424420"A Chip Off the Old Brock" (Mizugorou and Mokoko! Wonder Drug of Love!?)
"Mizugorō to Mokoko! Koi no Tokkōyaku!?" (ミズゴロウとモココ！恋の特効薬！？)		October 20, 2005September 16, 2006
During a training battle against Ash's Grovyle, Brock's Mudkip evolves into a Marshtomp. Marshtomp, with its newly gained power, injures a nearby Flaaffy. Now Ash and friends must go with Flaaffy's trainer to her grandmother's pharmacy to heal the injured Flaaffy.
425421"Wheel of Frontier" (Battle Arena! Fighting Showdown!!)
"Batoru Arīna! Kakutō Taiketsu!!" (バトルアリーナ！格闘対決！！)		October 27, 2005September 16, 2006
Ash finally arrives to the second Battle Frontier location. Ash challenges the Battle Arena Brain Greta to a match. Will Ash be able to defeat Greta and win the second Frontier Symbol? Also, Ash's Snorlax temporarily returns for the match.
426422"May's Egg-cellent Adventure!" (The Breeding Center and the Pokémon Egg!)
"Sodateyasan to Pokemon no Tamago!" (そだて屋さんとポケモンのタマゴ！)		November 3, 2005September 23, 2006
After winning the Guts Symbol at the Battle Arena, Ash's next challenge is the Battle Dome. On their way, they came across a Breeding Center with lots of eggs. May meets a girl who resents her because May is a Coordinator and she isn't. When Team Rocket attacks, the two must put their differences behind and save the eggs.
427423"Weekend Warrior" (The Rival is a Salaryman!?)
"Raibaru wa Sararīman!?" (ライバルはサラリーマン！？)		November 10, 2005September 23, 2006
May arrives in Silver Town for her second Pokémon Contest. As the contest begins a guy named Jeremy enters the contest much to his wife and son's protest. Jeremy tries to tell his wife why he loves contests but she doesn't want to listen so May steps in to help Jeremy. As the final round arrives, it is a battle between May and Jeremy.
428424"On Olden Pond" (The Lake of Hakuryu!)
"Hakuryū no Mizūmi!" (ハクリューの湖！)		November 17, 2005September 30, 2006
On the way to the Battle Dome, Ash and the others decide to stop at a famous fishing spot for the day. However, the lake is deserted. They find out from the owner of a fishing house, Tiffany, that a company wants to buy the lake and turn the land into a resort. In order to scare people away from the land so Tiffany and her Grandma get no business, the leader of the company uses his Crawdaunt to terrorize the lake. When Tiffany finds out, she challenges him to a battle. The next day Ash prepares to fight him for the future of the lake.
429425"Tactics Theatrics!!" (Battle Dome! Fusion of Fire and Water!!)
"Batoru Dōmu! Honō to Mizu no Fyūjon!!" (バトルドーム！炎と水のフュージョン！！)		November 24, 2005September 30, 2006
Ash finally arrives to the third Battle Frontier location. Ash challenges the Battle Dome Brain Tucker to a match. The battle begins with Ash using his Swellow and Corphish against Tucker's Arcanine and Swampert, During the battle, Ash learns how to combine his Pokémon's attacks and effectively uses their power to hand a stunning defeat to Tucker.
430426"Reversing the Charges" (Startling! Frightening! Elekid!!)
"Dokkiri! Bikkuri! Erekiddo!!" (ドッキリ！ビックリ！エレキッド！！)		December 1, 2005October 7, 2006
Ash wins his third Battle Frontier Symbol, the Tactics Symbol. On their way to the next Battle Frontier location, the Battle Pike, Ash and friends encounter an Elekid. After an accident, May's egg becomes stuck in Elekid's antenna and it runs off. Now Ash and the others must find Elekid and get May's egg back. Meanwhile, Ash's Phanpy evolves into a Donphan.
431427"The Green Guardian" (Pokémon Ranger Appears! Celebi Rescue Operation!!)
"Pokemon Renjā Tōjō! Serebyi Kyūshutsu Sakusen!!" (ポケモンレンジャー登場！セレビィ救出作戦！！)		December 8, 2005October 7, 2006
On their way to the Battle Pike, Ash and friends decide to ride along Cycling Road. However, it is closed, and they must go through the forest below. After hearing a noise, Pikachu wanders away and finds an injured Celebi under some thick vines. Ash and the others then meet up with the Pokémon Ranger Solana who agrees to help them find Pikachu. When they finally find Pikachu and Celebi, the reunion is short-lived as Team Rocket attacks wanting Celebi for themselves!
432428"From Cradle to Save!" (Usohachi and the Ninja School!!)
"Usohachi to Ninja Sukūru!!" (ウソハチと忍者スクール！！)		December 15, 2005October 14, 2006
Ash and friends have arrived at a Ninja School, where they meet a Bonsly who cries a lot and that does not get along with the other Pokémon at the school. Then Team Rocket appears and decides to capture all of the Pokémon at the school. Also, Brock captures the Bonsly.
433429"Time-Warp Heals All Wounds!" (Haruka Travels Through Time!!)
"Toki o Koeru Haruka!!" (時を超えるハルカ！！)		December 22, 2005October 14, 2006
Ash and friends have arrived at Fuschia City for Ash's fourth Battle Frontier battle. But May's Squirtle seems to have vanished. The frightened May began searching for her Squirtle. Meanwhile, May arrives at a mysterious old station, where she meets an old woman, named Edna. She has not been able to comprehend her husband Johnathan's death in a faraway town many decades ago, and has hence waited at the station ever since. Will May be able to save Johnathan's life? Later in the episode the egg that May got from the Breeding Center hatches into an Eevee.
434430"Queen of the Serpentine!" (Fierce Fighting at The Battle Tube! Vs. Tube Queen Azami!!)
"Nettō Batoru Chūbu! Tai Chūbu Kuīn Azami!!" (熱闘バトルチューブ！VSチューブクイーン・アザミ！！)		January 5, 2006October 21, 2006
Ash finally arrives at the location of the Battle Pike ready to battle. Team Rocket tricks him into coming into their own fake Battle Pike where they capture Pikachu. With the help of the real Frontier Brain — Pike Queen Lucy, they save Pikachu. Ash challenges Lucy to a battle, and even though it is her day off, she accepts as she has a crush on Brock. As the two begin their battle, Ash realizes Lucy is no pushover. Can Ash win? And who will Brock cheer for?
435431"Off the Unbeaten Path!" (Who Single Handedly Has the Victory!? Pokémon Orienteering!!)
"Yūshō wa Dare no Te ni!? Pokemon Orientēringu!!" (優勝は誰の手に！？ポケモンオリエンテーリング！！)		January 12, 2006October 21, 2006
On their way to the Battle Palace, Ash & friends stop at Potpourri Island where they learn about the Pokémon Orienteering Contest. The contest is a race around the island where a trainer and one Pokémon must go to five different locations and get the special stamps at those locations. The winner will receive a special medal along with a ton of fruit. As the contest begins, Ash goes with Pikachu, May with Eevee, Brock with Bonsly, Max with Munchlax, James with Mime Jr, and Jessie with Meowth. Who will win the contest and win all that fruit? That is if Jessie and Meowth don't succeed in stealing it along with Ash, May, and Brock's Pokémon!
436432"Harley Rides Again" (Gonbe's Battle Debut! Harley and Taking the Game Seriously!!)
"Gonbe no Debyūsen! Hārī to Shinken Shōbu!!" (ゴンベのデビュー戦！ハーリーと真剣勝負！！)		January 19, 2006October 28, 2006
Ash and friends finally arrive in Wisteria Town where May prepares for her next contest. Harley shows up and this time, he's not so friendly! He declares that he will win this contest and his Fourth Ribbon. Team Rocket tries to convince Harley to work with them to help beat May and get Pikachu but he just calls them losers and leaves. In the contest, both May and Harley manage to breeze through the appeals and battles and end up facing each other, Munchlax to Octillery. Meanwhile, Team Rocket decides to get revenge on Harley.
437433"Odd Pokémon Out" (Juptile vs. Tropius! Grassland Duel!!)
"Juputoru Tai Toropiusu! Sōgen no Kettō!!" (ジュプトルVSトロピウス！草原の決闘！！)		January 26, 2006October 28, 2006
Heading for the next Pokémon Contest, Ash and his friends encounter a Meganium owned by a Nurse Joy and a Tropius who is in love in it. However, Grovyle has become smitten with the Meganium as well, and seeks to beat the Tropius. When Team Rocket intervenes, Grovyle evolves into Sceptile.
438434"Spontaneous Combusken" (Pokémon Contest! Yuzuriha Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Yuzuriha Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ユズリハ大会！！)		February 2, 2006November 4, 2006
After losing a ribbon to Harley, May arrives on Chrysanthemum Island ready to win her Third Ribbon. Ash is also working hard trying to help Sceptile regain its ability to use attacks. When Drew shows up, May finds out he didn't send her the letter. Later, while training on the beach, she meets a girl named Brianna who reveals that she sent the letter and rose to May. When Brianna finds out May knows Drew she freaks out as she has a crush on Drew. When she finally meets Drew, Brianna claims that she will beat May in the contest and win Drew's respect and love! Meanwhile, Jessie also enters the contest with James' Mime Jr.
439435"Cutting the Ties That Bind" (Jukain! Dawn of Revival!!)
"Jukain! Fukkatsu no Yoake!!" (ジュカイン！復活の夜明け！！)		February 9, 2006November 4, 2006
Ash and friends have finally arrived on Metallica Island, the location of the Battle Palace. Before challenging the Frontier Brain, Ash does a little training hoping to boost Sceptile's confidence. However, Sceptile still can't muster the strength needed to use attacks and runs into the woods frustrated. Ash and Pikachu quickly run after Sceptile, but once the get on the woods, they are attacked but a swarm of Beedrill and are knocked into the river! Ash manages to save Sceptile, but Pikachu is swept away! Ash and Sceptile manage to get of the river and take a rest for the night, and Pikachu also manages to get out of the river. An old man finds Pikachu and helps to heal him. When Scott appears at the Pokémon Center, he reveals to the others that this is the time of year when the Kakuna evolve and Beedrill will attack anything to protect them! The next day, Ash and Sceptile continue to search for Pikachu, when, Ash trips over a bump on the path, he tries to get up, but struggles. He manages to get back on his feet, limping. Then, they come across hundreds of Kakuna! Swarms of Beedrill surround them, and Ash and Sceptile are constantly being attacked without mercy! Can Ash manage to find Pikachu, or more importantly, get out of the woods alive?!
440436"Kaboom with a View" (Fierce Fighting! Jungle Battle at the Battle Palace!!)
"Gekitō! Batoru Paresu de Janguru Batoru!!" (激闘！バトルパレスでジャングルバトル！！)		February 16, 2006November 10, 2006
Ash finally arrives at Battle Palace, ready to take on Spenser for the Spirit Symbol. As they head out to the battlefield Ash learns that he has the entire surrounding Jungle to battle in! As the battle begins, May, Brock, and Max head up in a balloon with Scott to watch the battle. As the battle begins, Ash puts his newly "revived" Sceptile against Spenser's Shiftry and the battle quickly takes into the forest. Will Ash manages to be able to beat Spenser while battling in a forest? And does he have a secret weapon waiting in the wings?
441437"King and Queen for a Day" (Usohachi King and Manene Queen!?)
"Usohachi Kingu to Manene Kuīn!?" (ウソハチキングとマネネクイーン！？)		February 23, 2006November 10, 2006
On their way to the Battle Tower, Ash and friends arrive in a town back on the mainland of Kanto. Then, Team Rocket (in disguise) convinces them to get free massages, which they agree to get. It turns out to be a trap and a battle ensues between Sceptile and Dustox (with the help of Munchlax's metronome) that destroys the tent and separates Pikachu, Bonsly, Meowth, and Mime Jr. from everybody else! The four of them land in the middle of the city are chased around by a bunch of guys in black suits. They manage to lose them and after helping a lady, Meowth manages to get some food for the four of them, but it is short lived as the men quickly find them again. It turns out that they men are chasing them because they are mistaking Bonsly and Mime Jr. for the famous Pokémon stars, King Bonsly and Queen Mime Jr. Jessie and James manage to find them and Jessie manages to get Mime Jr. and Bonsly in the filming of the King and Queen's TV show! This is all a part of Jessie and James' plan to become rich, can Ash and the others find Bonsly and stop Team Rocket's "evil" plan? Or will they just end up in the craziest TV show ever?
442438"Curbing the Crimson Tide" (The Red Lightning of Skyscrapers!)
"Matenrō no Akai Inazuma!" (摩天楼の赤いイナズマ！)		March 2, 2006November 18, 2006
In a dark alley three kids come face to face with the mysterious "Red Lightning". One kid sends out his Poliwag only to have it beaten and scribbled on. Then, Ash and the others arrive in the same city. Nurse Joy tells them of Red Lightning and how he is unbeatable. While visiting a park, May's Squirtle runs off and is attacked by Red Lightning and is easily defeated. After following Red Lightning to a house on the top of a skyscraper, they find out it is just a Scizor that belongs to a little girl, however she has no plans to stop her little plan. Now Ash decides to stop her for good.
443439"What I Did for Love" (Decisive Game! Haruka vs. Takeshi!!)
"Ōichiban! Haruka Tai Takeshi!!" (大一番！ハルカVSタケシ！！)		March 9, 2006November 18, 2006
May finally arrives in Gardenia Town ready to win her Fourth Ribbon. She gains a nice surprise when she finds out the Eevee has learned Dig. While May prepares for the contest, Brock meets another Pokémon Breeder named Yuma. After seeing his Pokémon skills, she convinces him to enter the Gardenia Contest. After amazing appeals by Squirtle and Bonsly, both May and Brock make it to the battle rounds. Will May be able to beat her friend in order to win her Fourth Kanto Ribbon?
444440"Three Jynx and a Baby" (Muchul and the Three Rougela Sisters!!)
"Muchūru to Rūjura San-Shimai!!" (ムチュールとルージュラ三姉妹！！)		March 16, 2006November 25, 2006
On their way to the Battle Tower, May finds a Smoochum behind a bush. She tries to pick it up, only to be attacked by three Jynx, Smoochum's sisters. After a short battle Ash and the others leave and head for town. Soon after, Team Rocket take Smoochum and plan to make her a star. The Jynx then begin to attack the town and Ash and May hold them back before luring them to where Smoochum is. However, when they get there, Jessie has no intentions to give Smoochum back to her sisters!
445441"Talking a Good Game!" (Tower Tycoon, Lila Appears!)
"Tawā Taikūn, Rira Tōjō!" (タワータイクーン、リラ登場！)		March 23, 2006November 25, 2006
As Ash and the others finally arrive at the Battle Tower, Ash does some last minute training with Pikachu. He is suddenly attacked by a Beedrill and a girl comes to his rescue. After sending Beedrill away they are attacked by a Gyarados and she once again talks to him and helps him calm down. Soon Team Rocket attacks wanting Pikachu and this human who can talk to Pokémon. After fending Team Rocket off, she introduces herself as Anabel. Before Anabel can properly introduce herself, Ash runs off to the Battle Tower, only to find out Anabel is the leader. As the battle begins, Ash quickly falls behind as Anabel can speak to Pokémon through telepathy. Can Ash manage to get past her special ability and win his Sixth Frontier Symbol?
446442"Second Time's the Charm!" (Battle Tower! Telepathy Battle!!)
"Batoru Tawā! Ishindenshin Batoru!!" (バトルタワー！以心伝心バトル！！)		March 30, 2006November 27, 2006
After a devastating defeat at the hands of Anabel, Ash is eager to challenge her again, except this time he plans to think with his Pokémon like Anabel instead of rush in. While training for the re-match, Ash is once again attack by Beedrill and then Team Rocket after eating their lunch. After sending Team Rocket away, Ash and May try to learn how to talk to their Pokémon just like Anabel, however Corphish and Combusken just look on with blank looks. After finishing his little "lesson" Ash begins his battle with Anabel. Just like last time Anabel uses her telepathy ability to fight. Will Anabel prove to powerful with her telepathy, or will Ash overcome it to win his Sixth Frontier Symbol? Even though Ash is at a disadvantage, he surprisingly does better than last time, even managing to win in the first round!
447443"Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis! (Part One)" (Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! [Part 1])
"Pokemon Renjā! Deokishisu, Kuraishisu!! (Zenpen)" (ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！（前編）)		April 13, 2006October 28, 2006
A Pokémon Ranger thinks that a Deoxys is causing geo-magnetic problems. Max and others follow her into meteor crash cave and team Rocket follows them wanting Deoxys for the boss. Deoxys is just scared so he possesses Meowth to communicate to Max and take them with him.
448444"Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis! (Part Two)" (Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! [Part 2])
"Pokemon Renjā! Deokishisu, Kuraishisu!! (Kōhen)" (ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！（後編）)		April 13, 2006October 28, 2006
Part 2 of Deoxys Crisis. Ash and other call a temporary truce to work with Jassie and James to get Max and Meowth back from Deoxys. Will they solve geo-magnetic problems and help Deoxys?
449445"All That Glitters is Not Golden!" (Usokkie! Gold Legend!?)
"Usokkī! Ōgon Densetsu!?" (ウソッキー！黄金伝説！？)		April 20, 2006November 28, 2006
Ash and May bump into a golden Sudowoodo. May wants to catch it for her next Pokémon Contest, but it belongs to someone already! And the Sudowoodo isn't really gold!
450446"New Plot, Odd Lot!" (Harley & Team Rocket! The Formation of the Villainous Alliance!?)
"Hārī ando Roketto-dan! Akuyaku Dōmei Kessei!?" (ハーリー＆ロケット団！悪役同盟結成！？)		April 27, 2006November 29, 2006
Finally in Mulberry Town, May learns that this is the last contest before the Grand Festival. May becomes nervous and begins to doubt herself, but this is quickly put to rest when Harley shows up bragging about his five ribbons. Harley finds Team Rocket outside planning Jessie's contest strategy. Harley decides to help Jessie, but only so May won't make it to the Grand Festival. He gives her Cacturne and Banette to use. As the appeals get underway, Jessie takes an early lead, and thanks to James, Meowth, and Harley's Ariados, May and Combusken are starting to slip up. Will May be able to pass the appeals and get to the second round.
451447"Going for Choke!" (Haruka vs. Musashi! The Final Contest!)
"Haruka Tai Musashi! Saigo no Kontesuto!!" (ハルカVSムサシ！最後のコンテスト！！)		May 4, 2006November 30, 2006
As the battle rounds for the Mulberry Contest begin, James and Meowth trick Ash, Brock, and Max into a huge metal box so that they can't cheer May on, in hopes that it will cause her to lose. Harley is more determined than ever to make sure May loses. Jessie and May easily breeze through the battle rounds. As the final round arrives, May sticks with her trusty Squirtle and Jessie stays with Harley's Banette. Will May be able to beat Jessie and win her final ribbon so she can compete in the Grand Festival? And what about Ash and the others, can Drew rescue them in time?
452448"The Ole' Berate and Switch" (Team Rocket Breakup!? Respective Roads!)
"Roketto-dan Kaisan!? Sorezore no Michi!" (ロケット団解散！？それぞれの道！)		May 11, 2006December 4, 2006
Jessie, James and Meowth get into an argument and they decided to split up, with Jessie joining Butch, James joining Cassidy and Meowth going it alone.
453449"Grating Spaces" (Takeshi & Satoshi! Defend Nibi Gym in a Tag Battle!!)
"Takeshi Ando Satoshi! Taggu Batoru de Nibi Jimu o Mamore!!" (タケシ＆サトシ！タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ！！)		May 18, 2006December 5, 2006
Team Rocket tricks Brock's parents into leaving the Pewter Gym, leaving Ash and Brock to defend it. So Ash and Brock battle two on two with Ash's Donphan and Brock's newly evolved Steelix vs. Team Rocket's Pokémon Charizard and Aggron. Delibird gives Jessie and James a Charizard and Aggron by accident and claims it back for Butch and Cassidy in the end.
454450"Battling the Enemy Within" (Battle Pyramid! Vs. Regirock!!)
"Batoru Piramiddo! Tai Rejirokku!!" (バトルピラミッド！VSレジロック！！)		May 25, 2006December 6, 2006
Ash and friends finally arrive at the Battle Pyramid. As they get close, they fall into some ancient ruins. After almost being crushed, they run into a guy named Brandon who owns a Regirock! Brandon acts as if they are in the wrong for being there and decides to take them out. Brandon tells them that these are the ruins of the Ancient Empire Pokélantis, and the legend of its King and the legendary Ho-Oh. When they find the throne room, Ash touches a sphere and he is possessed by the evil King himself. Using Ash's body and his powers, the King tries to steal everyone's pokémon! Brandon decides to stop him in a battle and save Ash. But will he be able to win and set Ash free? Or will the King win and steal all the Pokémon?
455451"Slaking Kong" (Miracle! Mountain of the Giant Kekking!!)
"Kyōi! Kyodai Kekkingu no Yama!!" (驚異！巨大ケッキングの山！！)		June 8, 2006December 7, 2006
On the way to Indigo Plateau for May's Grand Festival, a group of Aipom come by and steal Ash's hat and May's ribbons! An old man comes by and tells them that local Aipom, Mankey, and Vigoroth have been stealing his berries and taking them up to the mountains. He also tells them that there is a rumor about a giant monster living in the mountains. They follow the Aipom into the mountains to a giant wooden fence. When the fence opens up, they run in and find out that it is really a Giant Slaking working with Team Rocket! They plan to use all the berries to make and sell Pokéblocks at the Grand Festival, and Jessie will use May's ribbons to compete! After being chased out of the Slaking's territory, Ash and Brock are separated from everybody else, along with the Aipom that stole Ash's hat. Can they reunite, get May's Ribbons back, solve the mystery of the Giant Slaking, and get Ash's hat back?
456452"May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!" (Begin! Pokémon Contest – Grand Festival!!)
"Kaimaku! Pokemon Kontesuto, Gurando Fesutibaru!!" (開幕！ポケモンコンテスト・グランドフェスティバル！！)		June 15, 2006December 11, 2006
Ash and friends finally arrive at the Indigo Plateau for May's Kanto Grand Festival. Before the competition, excitement already unfolds as Aipom returns and steals everybody's hats! With that help of Drew and a new trainer named Solidad, they manage to get the hats back. After Drew leaves, Solidad tells May how she knows Drew, and how much he talks about May. While this is going on, Brock and Max run into a cloaked figure that they suspect to be Harley. As the next day begins, May, Drew, and Solidad all pull off impressive performances, but everyone begins to wonder where Harley is. All of a sudden, Harley, dressed as May and calling himself Mayley, comes out for a Harley original appeal. As the first round ends, May, Drew, Harley, and Solidad all progress, however, Harley has set out to defeat all of them!
457453"Thinning the Hoard!" (Haruka vs. Harley! Stage On with a Double Battle!!)
"Haruka Tai Hārī! Daburu Batoru de Sutēji On!!" (ハルカVSハーリー！ダブルバトルでステージ・オン！！)		June 22, 2006December 12, 2006
The Grand Festival continues with appeals as Drew shows off his new Absol. May, Harley, and Solidad also do great appeals and the four of them all make it into the Top 16, which are the battle rounds. In the first match, May has to battle Harley. She chooses Munchlax and Eevee while he uses Cacturne and his new Wigglytuff. Eevee and Munchlax easily take out Cacturne but Wigglytuff badly beats them back. After devising a perfect strategy, May wins. Soon after, Solidad and Drew beat their opponents. Now in the Top 8 May must face Drew! She selects Combusken and Squirtle and Drew picks Absol and Flygon. Will May be able to beat her longtime rival?
458454"Channeling the Battle Zone" (Haruka vs. Shū! The Final Battle!)
"Haruka Tai Shū! Saigo no Tatakai!!" (ハルカVSシュウ！最後の戦い！！)		June 29, 2006December 13, 2006
As May and Drew continue their battle. Drew quickly gains a lead with a new combo move. As the battle progresses, May manages to finally defeat Flygon with Squritle. However, her victory is soon spoiled as Absol quickly takes out Squirtle. Combusken and Absol continue to battle with neither side letting down. During the battle, Combusken learns Overheat and is able to strike back with amazing power. As the battle ends, it comes down to May winning by just a few points! After the battle, Ash finally catches the troublesome Aipom. May then finds herself up against Solidad and her amazing Pidgeot and Slowbro. Can May defeat Solidad and go on to win the Grand Festival?
459455"Aipom and Circumstance!" (Aipom and the King!)
"Eipamu to Ōsama!" (エイパムと王様！)		July 6, 2006December 14, 2006
The four heroes arrive in a town where whoever wears a crown until sunset for one particular day gets to be king of the town for one year. However, the crown becomes stuck on Aipom's head.
460456"Strategy Tomorrow – Comedy Tonight!" (Perap and the Pokémon Comedian!)
"Perappu to Pokemon Manzai!" (ペラップとポケモン漫才！)		July 20, 2006January 6, 2007
While Ash heads to the battle pyramid he meets a girl named Ada. Ada was going to do comedy with her Chatot. Chatot also went to a hospital to see little kids. Ada decided to do her comedy there. First comes May. She decided to use her Squirtle and Eevee. Then came Max using May's Munchlax.
461457"Duels of the Jungle" (Attack! The Stray Manyula!!)
"Pshūgeki! Hagure Manyūra!!" (襲撃！はぐれマニューラ！！)		July 27, 2006January 13, 2007
On their way to the Battle Pyramid, Ash and his friends encounter an injured Weavile.
462458"Overjoyed!" (Battle Pyramid Again! Vs. Registeel!)
"Batoru Piramiddo Futatabi! Tai Rejisuchiru!!" (バトルピラミッド再び！VSレジスチル！！)		August 3, 2006January 20, 2007
Finding the Battle Pyramid in time for his rematch against Brandon and his legendary Pokémon, Ash decides to train against the local Nurse Joy to test his Pokémon. After the battle however he obtains Torkoal from Professor Oak and rechallenges Brandon for the rematch. However Brandon this time uses the Pokémon Registeel. Will Ash be able to defeat it?
463459"The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing" (Haruka vs. Shū! Rivals Forever!!)
"Haruka Tai Shū! Raibaru yo Eien ni!!" (ハルカVSシュウ！ライバルよ永遠に！！)		August 10, 2006January 27, 2007
Having lost his match against Brandon, Ash ponders his next move while staying at the Pokémon Center. He gets a spark for a rematch when Professor Oak arrives with a 'pick me up' package from Delia and Ash's Pokémon, as well as a postcard from Gary and a gift from Misty. When Drew appears on the scene, he notices that May is sad and decides to cheer her up by challenging her to a battle. May gladly accepts Drew's challenge and the two of them start their match, using the Pokémon Center's Contest Hall. Will the Rivals have an all out battle?
464460"Pinch Healing!" (The Pokémon Center is Very Busy!)
"Pokemon Sentā wa Ōisogashi!" (ポケモンセンターはおおいそがし！)		August 17, 2006February 3, 2007
To win against Brandon, Ash kept training at the Pokémon Center. However, Joy who is managing the Center faints on the floor.
465461"Gathering the Gang of Four" (First Pokémon! The Final Battle!!)
"Saisho no Pokemon! Saigo no Tatakai!!" (最初のポケモン！最後の戦い！！)		August 24, 2006February 10, 2007
Ash trades in some of his old Pokémon and brings Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Squirtle back. They head up into the mountains for a little training and reminiscing of the past. After stopping yet another Pikachu stealing attempt from Team Rocket, Ash runs into Brandon who is impressed by the four Pokémon. Brandon declares a 4-on-4 battle this time so he can see the true strength of Ash. Ash agrees and the next day the battle begins. Brandon chooses Dusclops and Ash chooses Charizard. Will he finally be able to win?
466462"Pace – The Final Frontier!" (Deciding Battle! Vs. Regice!!)
"Kessen! Tai Rejiaisu!!" (決戦！VSレジアイス！！)		August 31, 2006February 17, 2007
Ash continues his battle against Brandon. With faith in his Bulbasaur, Ash manages to finally beat Dusclops. Then, Squirtle faces off against the speedy Ninjask and manages to pull off a win. Squirtle isn't so lucky when he faces down Solrock. Solrock defeats Squirtle. Ash then sends out Bulbasaur, and then Bulbasaur and Solrock knock out each other. So it comes down to the final battle: Pikachu vs. Regice. Pikachu manages to defeat Regice. Ash wins over Brandon and becomes "Master of the Battle Frontier". Ash is offered a Frontier Brain position, but he declines. Ash waves a goodbye and Brandon leaves in his air ship.
467463"Once More with Reeling" (Satoshi vs. Haruka! The Last Battle!!)
"Satoshi Tai Haruka! Rasuto Batoru!!" (サトシVSハルカ！ラストバトル！！)		September 7, 2006February 24, 2007
Having finally beaten the Battle Frontier, everyone's headed for home. On their way however, Ash and May decide to enter into a Pokémon Contest that's open to everyone. Appealing with Pikachu and Eevee, Ash and May both get past the appeal stage and end up having to battle each other. After a break to the final round, Team Rocket appeared and steals the Pokémon. Combusken gets so mad it evolves into Blaziken and blasts Team Rocket and rescued the Pokémon. The final round of the contest begins. Ash using Sceptile and May using Blaziken, the battle is fierce. However despite the type advantage, Ash gains an upper hand.
468464"Home is Where the Start Is" (End of a Journey, Yet Beginning of a Journey!)
"Tabi no Owari, Soshite Tabi no Hajimari!" (旅の終わり、そして旅の始まり！)		September 14, 2006March 3, 2007
The Pokémon Contest finally finishes. Ash and May are able to stand on the stage as the smoke clears and the battle ends up as a tie. Ash and May did their best and spectators let out a large applause and cheers of joy. Sceptile used Leaf Blade to cut the ribbon half as a lucky charm. After the battle, Ash, May, Max, and Brock go their separate ways. May reveals that she is going to the Johto region alone to compete in the Pokémon Contests. Max remains in Hoenn, hoping to become a Pokémon trainer. Brock returns to his gym in Pewter City and Ash returns to Pallet Town. However upon his return he meets Gary and they decide to have a Pokémon battle. Ash appears to be confident he will win until he finds Gary has caught an Electivire from the Sinnoh region, which easily beats Pikachu. Ash decides to travel to the Sinnoh region as well and, along with Pikachu and Aipom, say goodbye and head to Sinnoh.

Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl (Series 3; 2006–2010)

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (Season 10; 2006–2007)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
469465"Following a Maiden's Voyage!" (Setting Off! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!!)
"Tabidachi! Futaba Taun Kara Masago Taun e!!" (旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！！)		September 28, 2006April 20, 2007
Dawn is a 10-year-old girl living in the region of Sinnoh, aspiring to become a great Pokémon Coordinator. She starts off by heading towards the Pokémon Laboratory in Sandgem Town on her bike to get her starter Pokémon, but she was completely perplexed by the roads. Somewhere in between, she bumps into an elder man, later revealed to be Professor Rowan. After arriving at Professor Rowan's laboratory, she gets her first Pokémon which was a Piplup; following this, she sees a projected soul of Mesprit at Lake Verity. Meanwhile, Ash arrives in Sinnoh by ship and has an aerial battle with Team Rocket, resulting in the loss of Pikachu into a forest.
470466"Two Degrees of Separation!" (Find Pikachu! Route 202!)
"Pikachū o Sagase! 202-ban Dōro!" (ピカチュウをさがせ！202番道路！)		September 28, 2006April 20, 2007
Dawn, who just received Piplup, laid her sights on Jubilife City. Ash's weakened Pikachu appears in front of her, closely pursued by Team Rocket. Ash begins his search for Pikachu when he reunites with Brock on the way. Later on, Ash captures a Starly. While Ash meets Professor Rowan for the first time, Dawn leaves the laboratory. The two of them then begin to track each other down with the aid of Professor Rowan, Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny.
471467"When Pokémon Worlds Collide!" (Rival Battle! Three On Three!!)
"Raibaru Batoru! San Tai San!!" (ライバルバトル！三対三！！)		September 28, 2006April 20, 2007
Ash continues his search for Pikachu. While searching, he is challenged to a single-elimination three-on-three Pokémon battle by a new rival, Paul. Dawn, Piplup and Pikachu soon is helped by Ash, his Aipom and Starly. Then, Dawn and Ash become fast friends when they headed back to the Pokémon Lab to get a package that was sent from Ash's mother, which turns out to be a package of clothes. Ash, Dawn and Brock, now being reunited with Pikachu, all begin to head to Jubilife City where Dawn meets Paul for the first time, in which he challenges Ash again. The battle ends in a tie, yet Ash feels like he lost.
472468"Dawn of a New Era!" (Pochama Against Subomie! Hikari's First Battle!!)
"Potchama Tai Subomī! Hikari Hatsu Batoru!!" (ポッチャマ対スボミー！ヒカリ初バトル！！)		October 5, 2006June 7, 2007
Ash and Dawn have started traveling together, but they are already having problems getting along with each other. On the road, Ash and Dawn constantly argue about who is better than the other in many ways. Wanting to get Ash to acknowledge her power, Dawn challenges a Pokémon minstrel by the name Nando to a battle. The two later find out that Nando is skilled and undecided about whether to challenge Gyms or Contests, causing Ash and Dawn to try to persuade him to challenge their preferred competitions. At the end of the episode, it is revealed that Nando decided to drop neither one side and chose to take both Gyms and Contests.
473469"Gettin' Twiggy with It!" (Naetle! I Got It!)
"Naetoru! Getto da ze!" (ナエトル！ゲットだぜ！)		October 19, 2006June 11, 2007
Ash knocks down Team Rocket's hot-air balloon, which had captured Pikachu, with Starly. A wild Turtwig saves Pikachu from the balloon which had fallen into a distant lake. However, Turtwig starts getting defensive for Pikachu and won't let any human near it. Then, Ash grabs Pikachu just as they're hit with Sleep Powder from and Oddish. Turtwig carries Pikachu away. An elderly woman called Clara, invites them to her house. Later, they find the two Pokémon, but Turtwig attacks Ash, they tell it that Pikachu is his best friend, and Turtwig feels bad. Then, Team Rocket shows up and catches the two, running off with Ash and Piplup close behind.
474470"Different Strokes for Different Blokes!" (Bewilder Forest! Shinji Returns!!)
"Mayoi no Mori! Shinji Futatabi!!" (迷いの森！シンジふたたび！！)		October 26, 2006June 12, 2007
Ash and his friends were training Turtwig when they spotted Paul at the ledge. Paul challenges Ash to a battle for the first time. Ash battles Paul with his Turtwig and ends up battling Team Rocket when they interfere. They get knocked off a ledge and then have to make their way through a forest, where Paul catches a Stantler and then releases it because he assumed it was weak. Ash meanwhile, was being entranced multiple times after looking at the glowing horns of a herd of Stantler, giving him many horrible illusions. After meeting up with Brock and Dawn, Ash and co are then chased out of the forest by an Ursaring. Paul defeats and catches it, indicating that the Ursaring was worth capturing. Ash then challenges Paul to a battle again. Paul ends up winning against Ash which makes Ash upset.
475471"Like it or Lup It!" (Do Your Best, Pochama!!)
"Potchama Ganbaru!!" (ポッチャマがんばる！！)		November 2, 2006June 13, 2007
Dawn is training Piplup for the upcoming Pokémon Contest. Team Rocket find some water Pokémon and Ludicolo squabbling over food and thinks of a plan to steal the food. They say they are going to help out when Ash and Co. then arrive. Team Rocket then steals the food and Piplup sees that the water Pokémon are upset. Piplup later tries to help the water Pokémon reclaim some stolen food. Piplup used a move that Dawn was teaching it to win the contest. Piplup perfects the move and makes Dawn very proud.
476472"Gymbaliar!" (Gureggru of the Mysterious Gym!)
"Nazo no Jimu no Guregguru!" (なぞのジムのグレッグル！)		November 9, 2006June 14, 2007
Ash and his friends are heading to Jubilife City where a young girl named Minnie comes and asks them where the next gym is, and when Dawn answers Oreburgh Ash agrees. However, that wasn't the one Minnie was talking about. They then find a fake gym being run by Team Rocket and their new Croagunk. Brock finds a heart in Croagunk and decides to catch it, in which he succeeds. Croagunk then begins pulling Brock away from the girls, taking Misty and Max's role.
477473"Setting the World on its Buneary!" (Let's Play with Mimirol!?)
"Mimiroru to Asobō!?" (ミミロルとあそぼう！？)		November 16, 2006June 18, 2007
Still on their way to Jubilife City, Ash and his friends saw a Buneary. Dawn decides to catch the Buneary. After some trial and chaos, Dawn finally captures a Buneary for her team. Buneary has a big crush on Ash's Pikachu.
478474"Not on My Watch Ya Don't!" (Can't Get the Pokétch!?)
"Poketchi Nyūshu Konnan!?" (ポケッチ入手困難！？)		November 30, 2006June 19, 2007
Dawn seeks to acquire the popular Pokétch gadget. However Team Rocket takes advantages of this with a scheme of providing fake Pokétches that brainwash the owner's Pokémon using a Psyduck.
479475"Mounting a Coordinator Assault!" (Hikari! Contest Debut!!)
"Hikari! Kontesuto Debyū!!" (ヒカリ！コンテストデビュー！！)		December 7, 2006June 20, 2007
Dawn is eager to participate in the Jubilife Pokémon Contest and meets Zoey, another girl, whom she instantly strikes a rivalry with. Ash's Aipom is also very eager to enter the contest, so Ash enters as well.
480476"Arrival of a Rival!" (Contest Battle! Rival Showdown!!)
"Kontesuto Batoru! Raibaru Taiketsu!!" (コンテストバトル！ライバル対決！！)		December 14, 2006June 21, 2007
Ash, Dawn, Jessie, and Zoey all successfully make it past the first round. But Ash loses to Zoey in the second round and then, Dawn loses to Zoey in the semifinals. Jessie goes to the final round and loses to Zoey there. Dawn then get upset and tells her mother, who only tells her she should talk to her friends and not her all the time, so Dawn agrees. They then head to Oreburgh City to see Ash's first Gym Battle.
481477"A Staravia Is Born!" (Do Your Best, Mukkuru!)
"Mukkuru Ganbaru!" (ムックルがんばる！)		December 21, 2006[lower-alpha 21]June 25, 2007
Ash attempts to train his Starly. However, it ends up being captured by Team Rocket along with other bird Pokémon. After perfecting Aerial Ace, it evolves into Staravia.
482478"Leave it to Brocko!" (Leave it to Takeshi!)
"Takeshi ni Omakase!" (タケシにおまかせ！)		December 21, 2006[lower-alpha 21]June 26, 2007
Brock helps to reunite a Nuzleaf with his Strong Shiftry Brother. Brock's Bonsly evolves into a Sudowoodo.
483479"Shapes of Things to Come!" (Kurogane Gym! Hyouta vs. Shinji!!)
"Kurogane Jimu! Hyōta Tai Shinji!!" (クロガネジム！ヒョウタVSシンジ！！)		January 11, 2007June 27, 2007
Ash has finally arrived at the Oreburgh Gym, all ready for a Gym Battle. However, the Rock-type Gym Leader, Roark has a match already scheduled, and the opponent is Paul. Paul faces Roark's Geodude, Onix, and Cranidos with Azumarill, Chimchar, and Elekid. Paul wins the Coal Badge using methods Ash does not like, but before he leaves, Ash challenges Roark to a battle.
484480"A Gruff Act to Follow!" (Zugaidos vs. Pikachu!)
"Zugaidosu Tai Pikachū!" (ズガイドスVSピカチュウ！)		January 18, 2007June 28, 2007
With Paul winning the Coal Badge, it is now Ash's turn to face Roark. Ash then goes to the nearest Pokémon Center to heal his Pokémon. Then seeing Paul, Ash and him argue, then a kid approaches Paul and thanks him for giving him the Azumarill that Paul used in the battle. The trio are then in the Gym where Ash faces Roark. Ash uses Aipom, Turtwig, and Pikachu. But due to Roark's strong Pokémon, Ash ends up losing the battle.
485481"Wild in the Streets!" (Big Charge of Ancient Pokémon!!)
"Kodai Pokemon Daishingeki!!" (古代ポケモン大進撃！！)		January 25, 2007July 2, 2007
While Ash trains for a rematch, Team Rocket schemes to acquire a fossil Pokémon. Once an Aerodactyl is revived, several more ancient Pokémon break out. It takes Dawn's new combo and Roark's newly evolved Rampardos to completely stop them, leading to a new style of training.
486482"O'er the Rampardos We Watched!" (Return to Kurogane Gym! Decisive Battle with Rampard!!)
"Kurogane Jimu Futatabi! Kessen Ramuparudo!!" (クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！)		February 1, 2007July 3, 2007
With Team Rocket's plot thwarted, Ash makes use of a move performed by Dawn's Pokémon in his rematch against Roark and his newly evolved Rampardos. After defeating him, Ash earns the Coal Badge. While Team Rocket turn their attentions to stealing the Gym Pokemons, Brock's Croagunk stops them.
487483"Twice Smitten, Once Shy!" (Get Pachirisu... No Need to Worry!?)
"Pachirisu Getto de...Daijōbu!?" (パチリスゲットで…大丈夫！？)		February 8, 2007July 5, 2007
Coming off Ash's victory over Roark, the gang continue their journey when they come across a hyperactive Pachirisu. Dawn captures it, but her attempts to control it, has her questioning her capabilities as a trainer.
488484"Mutiny in the Bounty!" (Pokémon Hunter J!)
"Pokémon Hantā Jē!" (ポケモンハンターJ！)		February 22, 2007July 9, 2007
A mysterious woman named "J" appears in front of Ash and his friends. She's one of the evil Pokémon Hunters who, with her Drapion, Ariados and Salamence, robs Pokémon from their trainers and sells them to the highest bidder. Meowth and Ash's Pikachu are taken by the hunter and her henchmen. In order to get Pikachu back, Ash's group forge an alliance with Team Rocket. Even though the Pokémon are rescued, J manages to escape.
489485"Ya See We Want an Evolution!" (The Strongest Koiking and the Most Beautiful Hinbass!)
"Saikyō no Koikingu to Mottomo Utsukushī Hinbasu!" (最強のコイキングと最も美しいヒンバス！)		March 1, 2007July 10, 2007
Ash and his friends meet the B-button league. But Team Rocket tries to steal the strongest Magikarp and the most beautiful Feebas.
490486"Borrowing on Bad Faith!" (Pachirisu vs. Eipom! Contest Battle!! )
"Pachirisu Tai Eipamu! Kontesuto Batoru!!" (パチリスVSエイパム！コンテストバトル！！)		March 8, 2007July 11, 2007
On their way to Floaroma Town, Ash and his friends decide to attend an unofficial Pokémon Contest. Dawn plans to use her new Pachirisu to challenge the contest. However, on their way to the village, Aipom falls off the cliff while playing and is saved by Jessie of Team Rocket. As a favor, Jessie wants to use Ash's Aipom to represent her in the Pokémon contest. Dawn and Jessie challenge each other in the final round, but Aipom manages to defeat Pachirisu and Jessie wins many bunches of bananas. But before they leave, Aipom rejoins Ash.
491487"Faced with Steelix Determination!" (Roaring Haganeil! Protect the Bipper Village!!)
"Bakusō Haganēru! Bippa no Mura o Mamore!!" (爆走ハガネール！ビッパの村を守れ！！)		March 15, 2007July 12, 2007
Still on their way to Floaroma Town, Ash and his friends find an injured Bidoof in a forest and are about to take it to the nearby waterfall when Team Rocket appear. However, behind them is a very angry Steelix on a rampage, due to the fact that they accidentally jammed their shovels onto Steelix's head. Ash, their Pokémon, and the Bidoof tribe team up to stop Team Rocket and calm the angered Steelix.
492488"Cooking Up a Sweet Story!" (Showdown! Satoshi Against Pikachu!?)
"Taiketsu! Satoshi Tai Pikachū!?" (対決！サトシ対ピカチュウ！？)		March 29, 2007July 16, 2007
Ash and his friends receive a request from a young woman named Teresa who wants to borrow Ash's Pikachu. She's in trouble because her Aunt Abigail's Pikachu (named Sugar), who helped make cakes in her cake store, suddenly disappeared. When Pikachu is captured, Abigail's newly evolved Raichu returns to save the day.
493489"Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!" (The Gifted Roserade and the Flower Legend!)
"Kaiketsu Rozureido to Hana Densetsu!" (怪傑ロズレイドと花伝説！)		March 29, 2007September 1, 2007
Ash and his friends arrive at Floaroma Town. They hear that a class has been opened within the town which teaches how to make the "Pokémon snack", Poffin. They try to make their first Poffin with the help of Forsythia and her seemingly shy Roserade. However, Team Rocket schemes to steal all the poffin and berries. In order to defeat them, Roserade is forced to reveal its true power.
494490"Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!" (Pokémon Contest! Sonoo Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Sonō Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ソノオ大会！！)		April 5, 2007September 1, 2007
Dawn meets her childhood friend Kenny when she's training for the next Pokémon Contest. She wants to battle him; however, he turns down her request and asks Ash to have a battle instead. When Team Rocket arrives hoping to steal Kenny's Prinplup and Ash's Pikachu, Dawn sends out Piplup to stop them and Piplup learns Whirlpool, sending Team Rocket blasting off. The Floaroma Town Pokémon Contest begins with Dawn using Pachirisu in the opening round.
495491"Settling a Not-So-Old Score!" (Decisive Battle! Pochama vs. Pottaishi!!)
"Kessen! Potchama Tai Pottaishi!!" (決戦！ポッチャマVSポッタイシ！！)		April 5, 2007September 8, 2007
Dawn and Kenny make it to the finals, leaving the contest battle with Piplup versus it's evolved form, Prinplup. When the time runs out, Dawn is left with the most points and she wins her first Contest Ribbon.
496492"Drifloon on the Wind!" (Fuwante and the North Wind Messenger!)
"Fuwante to Kitakaze no Tsukai!" (フワンテと北風の使い！)		April 12, 2007September 15, 2007
As they make their way towards Eterna City, Ash and his friends run into a Nurse Joy at a Pokémon Center with their pack of Drifloon. When Team Rocket try to kidnap the Father's Ampharos at the Power Plant, it causes an explosion which makes the electricity at the Pokémon Center to go out. With an approaching thunderstorm, Nurse Joy and Marnie Joy head towards the Plant to try to help. Paige also tries to help, but the wind carries her, her Drifloon, and Pikachu into the mountains. Ash attempts to save them, but he too gets caught in trouble. Soon after, Suicune appears and saves everyone.
497493"The Champ Twins!" (Satoshi and Hikari! No Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?)
"Satoshi to Hikari! Taggu Batoru de Daijōbu!?" (サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？)		April 12, 2007September 22, 2007
Ash and Dawn (with their Turtwig and Piplup) have a tag team battle with Brian and Ryan (who, with their Quilava and Croconaw, have won 16-straight battles) that gets recorded for reporter Rhonda's "Sinnoh Now" TV program. Ash and Dawn end up fighting each other and they lose the match. They learn about teamwork and win the re-match. With this being the better battle, Rhonda decides to use that battle for her show.
498494"Some Enchanted Sweetening!" (Hakutai Forest! Minomutchi Evolution Strategy!!)
"Hakutai no Mori! Minomutchi Shinka Sakusen!!" (ハクタイの森！ミノムッチ進化作戦！！)		April 19, 2007September 29, 2007
Ash and the gang meet Cheryl, a female treasure hunter traveling through Eterna Forest, in search of the Enchanted Honey, together with her Chansey. She captures a Male Burmy, since she needs it to evolve into a Mothim in order to get the Enchanted Honey at the Amber Castle.
499495"The Grass-Type is Always Greener!" (Naetle Against Naetle! Speed Showdown!!)
"Naetoru Tai Naetoru! Supīdo Taiketsu!!" (ナエトル対ナエトル！スピード対決！！)		April 26, 2007October 6, 2007
Ash and his friends continue their search for the Enchanted Honey. During their journey, they meet Gardenia, the Gym Leader of Eterna City. Ash has a practice battle with her using his Turtwig and Staravia against Gardenia's Cherubi and Turtwig but loses easily to Gardenia's Turtwig.
500496"An Angry Combeenation!" (Beequeen of the Amber Castle!)
"Kohaku no Shiro no Bīkuin!" (琥珀の城のビークイン！)		May 3, 2007October 13, 2007
The quest for the Enchanted Honey concludes as our heroes arrive at Amber Castle, home to a hive of Combee and their leader, Queen Vespiquen.
501497"All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go!" (It's Love! Pokémon Transformation Tournament!!)
"Suki Desu! Pokemon Narikiri Taikai!!" (スキです！ポケモンなりきり大会！！)		May 10, 2007October 20, 2007
Ash and his friends compete in a Pokémon contest where a Pokémon must imitate another to win the prize; a Pokémon Egg. Brock ends up winning.
502498"Buizel Your Way Out of This!" (Buoysel! Road to the Strongest!!)
"Buizeru! Saikyō e no Michi!!" (ブイゼル！最強への道！！)		May 17, 2007October 27, 2007
Ash and his friends encounter a wild Buizel. With Ash, Dawn and Zoey seeking to catch it. Dawn is the one to finally catch it.
503499"An Elite Meet and Greet" (Elite Four Goyō and Dotakun!)
"Shitennō Goyō to Dōtakun!" (四天王ゴヨウとドータクン！)		May 24, 2007November 3, 2007
Ash and his friends meet up with Lucian, a Psychic Pokémon enthusiast and one of Sinnoh's Elite Four. Dawn decides to test her luck against Lucian's Bronzong with her newly caught Buizel but Buizel will not listen to any of Dawn's commands. After an encounter with Team Rocket, Buizel listens to Dawn's commands, so Dawn re-challenges Lucian except Lucian leaves before the match is over.
504500"A Secret Sphere of Influence" (Sinnoh's Space-time Legend!)
"Shin'ō Jikū Densetsu!" (シンオウ時空伝説！)		May 31, 2007November 10, 2007
The Adamant Orb is stolen from the Eterna City Museum, and the wandering minstrel Nando is accused for the crime by the local Officer Jenny (who has a Stunky). Ash and his friends, along with Gym Leader Gardenia and the Viridian City Officer Jenny, attempt to locate the true thieves.
505501"The Grass Menagerie" (Hakutai Gym! Vs. Natane!!)
"Hakutai Jimu! Tai Natane!!" (ハクタイジム！VSナタネ！！)		June 7, 2007November 17, 2007
Ash finally has a Gym Battle with Gardenia, the Eterna City Gym Leader, in a 3-on-3 fight to the finish.
506502"One Big Happiny Family" (Explosive Birth! Cycling Road!!)
"Bakutan! Saikuringu Rōdo!!" (爆誕！サイクリングロード！！)		June 21, 2007November 24, 2007
Coming off Ash's victory over Gardenia, our heroes hurry to a Pokémon Center when Brock's egg is about to hatch, which later hatchs into a Happiny. Meanwhile, Team Rocket plans to steal Happiny.
507503"Steamboat Willies" (Pikachu's Caretaking!)
"Pikachū no Orusuban!" (ピカチュウのおるすばん！)		July 5, 2007December 1, 2007
Ash and his friends decide to make a trip on a ship for tourists. They call out all of their Pokémon to show them the beautiful view they have from inside. Since there's still a lot of time left before the ship takes off, the group decide to do some shopping nearby, leaving the Pokémon alone on board. The situation ends in chaos.
508504"Top-Down Training" (Champion – Shirona Appears!!)
"Chanpion, Shirona Tōjō!!" (チャンピオン・シロナ登場！！)		July 19, 2007December 8, 2007
Ash and his friends encounter Cynthia, Champion of the Sinnoh's Elite Four, just as she is about to begin a battle with Ash's rival, Paul. Paul reveals that he has been competing in four regions, and shows his very first Pokémon - Torterra, having evolved from his Turtwig. Paul pits his Chimchar, Weavile, Murkrow and Torterra against Cynthia's Garchomp but easily loses.
509505"A Stand Up Sit Down" (Hikari, Nozomi and the Double Performance!!)
"Hikari to Nozomi to Daburu Pafōmansu!!" (ヒカリとノゾミとダブルパフォーマンス！！)		July 26, 2007December 15, 2007
Ash and his friends come to Zoey's aid as she has injured her right ankle. She tells them that the upcoming Contest requires the Coordinator to use two Pokémon at once. Dawn, having no experience of double battles, ends up getting a crash course with comedic results.
510506"The Electrike Company" (Rakurai Practice Center!!)
"Rakurai Kunren Sentā!!" (ラクライ訓練センター！！)		August 9, 2007December 22, 2007
Ash and his friends meet Jocko, who is trying to discipline his Electrike. The Pokémon's having trouble with its accuracy however, so Brock asks if he could try and train it. Also, inspired by Electrike's dedication towards improvement, Team Rocket's James and Meowth decide to help out.
511507"Malice in Wonderland!" (Mumage! Escape from the Nightmare!!)
"Mūmāji! Akumu kara no Dasshutsu!!" (ムウマージ！悪夢からの脱出！！)		August 16, 2007December 29, 2007
Ash and his friends (along with Team Rocket) get lost and decide to take shelter from the rain under an old gate. After seeing a strange light, everyone has their inner desires fulfilled. However, things slowly but surely get more and more strange with each passing second. It turns out that Mismagius' use of Confuse Ray was the root of the problem.
512508"Mass Hip-po-sis!" (Save the Stray Hipopotas!)
"Maigo no Hipopotasu o Tasukero!" (迷子のヒポポタスを助けろ！)		August 23, 2007January 5, 2008
Ash and friends encounter a stray Hippopotas.
513509"Ill-Will Hunting" (Hunter J Returns! Protect Tatetops!!)
"Hantā Jē Futatabi! Tatetopusu o Mamore!!" (ハンターJ再び！タテトプスを守れ！！)		August 30, 2007January 12, 2008
The Pokémon Hunter J returns, now targeting a group of Shieldon. Can Ash and his friends, along with Ash's former rival Gary, help protect the Shieldon from the Hunter's evil grasp?
514510"A Maze-ing Race!" (Shuffle in the Maze! Everyone Hustle!!)
"Meiro de Shaffuru! Minna de Hassuru!!" (迷路でシャッフル！みんなでハッスル！！)		September 13, 2007January 19, 2008
Dawn wants to get the new coin flip Pokétch app, but accidentally goes to the wrong Pokémon Center. After finding out the actual location to get the application, our heroes set out. However, Team Rocket has set up a maze, which would allow them to separate the gang and steal their Pokémon but the plan starts to fail as Golems and an Onix stir up trouble.
515511"Sandshrew's Locker!" (Miru, Casey and, Underwater!)
"Miru to Kēshī to Mizu no Soko!" (ミルとケーシィと水の底！)		September 27, 2007January 26, 2008
Ash and his friends meet Mira, a mysterious young girl, and her Abra. She leads them on a wild underwater expedition to recover a Pokémon named Sandshrew she lost as a child but find troubles as a Gyarados repeatedly attack them.
516—"Satoshi and Hikari! Head for a New Adventure!!"
"Satoshi to Hikari! Aratanaru Bōken ni Mukatte!!" (サトシとヒカリ！新たなる冒険に向かって！！)		September 27, 2007—
A clip show summarizing the important events of the first 47 Diamond and Pearl episodes, including Ash's victories over Roark and Gardenia and the introductions of new rivals Paul and Zoey.
517512"Dawn's Early Night!" (Pokémon Contest! Yosuga Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesto! Yosuga Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！)		October 4, 2007January 26, 2008
Ash and the others finally reach Hearthome City, only to find out that the gym is closed. Dawn enters the Hearthome City Contest, only to find herself up against all her rivals: Zoey, Team Rocket's Jessie, and the wandering minstrel Nando. Sadly, Dawn loses in the first round getting very depressed. Zoey loses to Nando in the finals.
518513"Tag! We're It...!" (Everyone Participate! Tag Battle!!)
"Zen'in Sanka! Taggu Batoru!!" (全員参加！タッグバトル！！)		October 4, 2007February 1, 2008
The entire group enters a tag-team battle tournament in Hearthome City. Brock is paired with a female bird tamer named Holly, Dawn is paired with a nerd-like trainer named Conway, and Ash ends up with his rival Paul.
519514"Glory Blaze!" (Hikozaru vs. Zangoose! Destined Battle!!)
"Hikozaru Tai Zangūsu! Unmei no Batoru!!" (ヒコザルVSザングース！運命のバトル！！)		October 18, 2007February 1, 2008
The Hearthome City Pokémon Tag-Team battle tournament continues, as Paul forces Chimchar to fight well past its limit. Ash and Paul manage to make it to the semifinals of the tournament, thanks to Ash taking control of Chimchar when Paul refuses to give it commands; at sunset of the day before the semifinals, Paul released his Chimchar. So then, Ash invited Chimchar to join his team.
520515"Smells Like Team Spirit!" (Tag Battle! Final!!)
"Taggu Batoru! Fainaru!!" (タッグバトル！ファイナル！！)		October 25, 2007February 1, 2008
Chimchar accepts Ash's invitation to join the team. Ash battles alongside Paul in the tournament semifinals against Brock and Holly. They quickly make it to the finals where they are matched against Dawn and Conway. Paul's Elekid evolves into Electabuzz. Ash and Paul win the tournament and both receive a Soothe Bell as a prize. Paul then gives his to Ash, claiming that he has no need for it. By the end, Conway advises Ash to go to Veilstone City for his next gym badge.

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (Season 11; 2007–2008)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
521516"Tears for Fears!" (Hikozaru's Tears!)
"Hikozaru no Namida!" (ヒコザルの涙！)		November 8, 2007April 12, 2008
After a practice battle between Ash's Chimchar and Dawn's Piplup, Chimchar begins to cry because Ash was nice to it even though it lost, and Paul wasn't. Things get worse when a trio of Zangoose attack and Chimchar has to face its fear and eventually defeats them and overcomes its fear of Zangoose. Chimchar also receives some unexpected advice from Meowth about the future.
522517"Once There Were Greenfields" (Natane and Sabonea! Farewell to Whom!)
"Natane to Sabonea! Sayonara wa Dare no Tame!" (ナタネとサボネア！さよならは誰のため！)		November 15, 2007April 19, 2008
Gardenia reappears in a town, organizing a special exhibition battle for the town's children. She teams herself with James of Team Rocket in a match against Ash and Dawn. She proposes that James should leave his Cacnea with her to train when he is unable to use it to its full potential. He eventually decides to accept the offer.
523518"Throwing the Track Switch" (Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!)
"Eipamu to Buizeru! Sorezore no Michi!!" (エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！)		November 22, 2007April 26, 2008
Buizel is more interested in Ash's gym training, and Aipom is more interested in Dawn's contest training. Thus, Zoey suggests that Ash and Dawn do a trade.
524519"The Keystone Pops!" (Mikaruge's Keystone!)
"Mikaruge no Kanameishi!" (ミカルゲの要石！)		November 29, 2007May 10, 2008
After Ash's Buizel destroys the Hallowed Tower, a Spiritomb is unleashed and attacks Ash, Dawn, Brock and a nearby village. Then Jessie tells it that Ash is a descendant of the Aura Guardian that coincidentally has a Pikachu, that sealed it away. So Ash sets out to stop the Spiritomb and with Pikachu's help, they seal it away in the Hallowed Tower.
525520"Bibarel Gnaws Best!" (Bidaru Knew!)
"Bīdaru wa Shitteita!" (ビーダルは知っていた！)		November 29, 2007May 17, 2008
Ash's group encounters a Pokémon Breeder working on the construction of a stone bridge. The woman is arguing with the bridge's designer because of their Pokémon assistant Bibarel's refusal to work. After the stone cutter returns, Bibarel begins to construct the bridge, with help from the gang.
526521"Nosing 'Round the Mountain" (Dainose! Burning Spirit!!)
"Dainōzu! Atsuki Tamashii!!" (ダイノーズ！熱き魂！！)		December 6, 2007May 24, 2008
Ash battles Alan, a trainer that wants his Nosepass to evolve into a Probopass, but it can only evolve if it levels up in Mt. Coronet. When it does, Team Rocket brainwashes it and now Ash & Co. have to get it back.
527522"Luxray Vision" (Rentorar's Eye!)
"Rentorā no Hitomi!" (レントラーの瞳！)		December 13, 2007May 31, 2008
Ash encounter a young Officer Jenny named Marble and her Luxray. Luxray is unable to use its electric moves, so Ash & Co. set out to help it.
528523"Journey to the Unown" (The Unknown of Zui Ruins!)
"Zui no Iseki no Annōn!" (ズイの遺跡のアンノーン！)		December 20, 2007June 7, 2008
In Solaceon Town, Ash's group meets up with Dawn's old friend and rival Kenny and his new Pokémon, Breloom. Kenny tells them he is going to the Solaceon Ruins, a place of worship for the legendary Dialga and Palkia, so they tag along, only to get more than they bargained for when the Unown that live in the ruins become furious along with the appearance of the sinister Team Galactic. Among the chaos, Aipom evolves into Ambipom
529524"Team Shocker" (Pokémon Contest! Zui Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesto! Zui Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ズイ大会！！)		December 20, 2007June 14, 2008
Dawn competes against Kenny in the Solaceon Town Contest, looking for redemption after her crushing loss in Hearthome City. Jessie of course enters. Dawn loses once again and Kenny and Jessie face-off in the finals. Jessie defeats Kenny and wins her first ribbon. Zoey tells Dawn that the overuse of Swift caused Ambipom to be no longer seen and the point of an Appeal is to show off the Pokémon.
530525"Tanks for the Memories" (Miltank of the Maid Café!)
"Meido Kafe no Mirutanku!" (メイドカフェのミルタンク！)		January 10, 2008June 21, 2008
On their way to Veilstone City, Ash and his friends stop off at the Mountain Hut Maid Café for a nice drink of Miltank's Milk. However, when they arrive, they learn of the troubles the Café is having, being under-staffed. Ash and his friends offer their services and soon become Maids in the Café. Brock helps Autumn, the youngest of three sisters bond with her Miltank, Ilta. All the while Dawn is trying deal with her feelings of losing a contest for a second time.
531526"Hot Springing a Leak" (The Urimoo Trio and the Steaming Hot Water Battle!!)
"Urimū Torio to Yukemuri Batoru!!" (ウリムートリオと湯けむりバトル！！)		January 17, 2008June 28, 2008
Ash and his friends stop at a Hot Spring managed by Dawn's childhood friend, Leona. Both girls are happy to meet again, but when Dawn and her friends want to go to the hot springs, they find out that there isn't any water. Because no water is coming from the spring, the group want to investigate, along with Leona and her Swinub.
532527"Riding the Winds of Change" (Glion and Gligar! Escaping the Maze of Wind!)
"Guraion to Guraigā! Kaze no Meiro o Nukete!!" (グライオンとグライガー！風の迷路をぬけて！！)		January 24, 2008July 5, 2008
Ash and company visit a town where it is plagued with a group of Gligar led by a Gliscor. Ash and friends help Officer Jenny try to remove the flying Pokémon, while Ash's rival Paul sets his eyes on capturing Gliscor. In the end, Paul captures the Gliscor on his team, and Ash captures one of the Gligar that keeps showing up.
533528"Sleight of Sand" (Pachirisu is in Kabarudon's Mouth!?)
"Pachirisu wa Kabarudon no Kuchi no Naka!?" (パチリスはカバルドンの口の中！？)		January 31, 2008July 12, 2008
When our heroes' Pokémon are having a fun time in a sandpit, a Hippowdon appears from within. However, the over-curious Pachirisu can't help peeping into the Hippowdon's mouth and accidentally falls into it. The situation gets worse when Hippowdon becomes the target of the Team Rocket duo Butch and Cassidy.
534529"Lost Leader Strategy" (Lucario! Wave Bomb of Anger!!)
"Rukario! Ikari no Hadōdan!!" (ルカリオ！怒りのはどうだん！！)		February 7, 2008July 19, 2008
In the forest just outside Veilstone City, the group witness a young female martial-artist and a Lucario in a fierce battle. The girl is revealed to be Maylene, the city's Gym Leader, at which point Ash immediately asks for a Gym Battle. However, she recently lost to Ash's rival Paul, and is depressed over her defeat. Further insight into the matter is revealed by Reggie, Paul's older brother. Reggie also helps Ash's Staravia learn Brave Bird.
535530"Crossing the Battle Line!" (Hikari's First Gym Battle!!)
"Hikari Hajimete no Jimu Batoru!!" (ヒカリはじめてのジムバトル！！)		February 14, 2008July 26, 2008
Dawn challenges the gym leader of Veilstone City, Maylene, in hopes of helping Maylene get over her defeat. Maylene defeats Dawn and she and her Lucario regain their confidence.
536531"A Triple Fighting Chance!" (Tobari Gym! Lucario Against Buoysel!!)
"Tobari Jimu! Rukario Tai Buizeru!!" (トバリジム！ルカリオ対ブイゼル！！)		February 28, 2008August 2, 2008
Maylene finally accepts Ash's challenge. Ash uses Staravia, Chimchar, and Buizel against Machoke, Meditite, and Lucario. The battle between Buizel and Lucario ends up in a tie but Maylene still gives Ash the Cobble Badge.
537532"Enter Galactic!" (Lovely Fashion! Their Name is Team Galaxy!!)
"Suteki Fasshon! Sono na wa Ginga-dan!!" (ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！)		March 6, 2008August 9, 2008
With Ash acquiring the Cobble Badge, our heroes decide to spend the night in Veilstone City before heading out. Reggie takes the group to a park with several meteoric stones lie. However, Team Galactic appears and try to steal them for their world domination plans.
538533"The Bells Are Singing!" (Pull Yourself Together, Lisyan!)
"Shanto Shite Rīshan!" (シャンとしてリーシャン！)		March 13, 2008August 16, 2008
While training Gligar, Ash hears singing. When they look to see who is singing, they meet a magician named Francesca and her three Chingling. Francesca is trying to get her spoiled Chingling to have a better attitude.
539534"Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One" (Pokémon Ranger! Wave-Guiding Riolu!! [Part 1])
"Pokemon Renjā! Hadō no Rioru!! (Zenpen)" (ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！（前編）)		March 20, 2008November 1, 2008
On their travels, Ash and his friends meet up with another Pokémon Ranger—Kellyn—and a Riolu. It turns out that Hunter J is after Riolu, due to its ability to use Aura Sphere before evolving. Ash and Riolu start to bond with their shared Aura, but J is insistent on getting it. This episode relates to the secret mission in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, from which the player can transfer a Riolu that knows Aura Sphere to their copy of Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum.
540535"Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two" (Pokémon Ranger! Wave-Guiding Riolu!! [Part 2])
"Pokemon Renjā! Hadō no Rioru!! (Kōhen)" (ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！（後編）)		March 20, 2008November 8, 2008
Hunter J has managed to kidnap Riolu. But despite that, Riolu, reveals his whereabouts to Ash, using its Aura. With Rangers Kellyn and Solana joining them, Ash and his friends go to hunt down Hunter J and get Riolu back. However, J is far more formidable than anyone could have anticipated. Will Ash and friends be able to return Riolu back to its kingdom?
541536"Crossing Paths" (Goodbye Dokukeiru!)
"Sayonara Dokukeiru!" (さよならドクケイル！)		April 3, 2008August 23, 2008
Ash and Co. arrive at a lakeside Pokémon Center. Jessie's Dustox sees a shiny Dustox, and follows it to the lake. Jessie releases her Dustox, allowing it to mate. This is related to the Season 1 episode 21, "Bye Bye Butterfree" where Ash releases his Butterfree so it can mate with a pink Butterfree.
542537"Pika and Goliath" (Pikachu! Raichu! The Road to Evolution!!)
"Pikachū! Raichū! Shinka e no Michi!!" (ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！)		April 3, 2008August 30, 2008
Ash and his friends meet Sho, a boy who has a Pichu and a Raichu. He mistakes Ash's Pikachu for a wild Pokémon. Just like at the Vermillion City Gym, Ash and Pikachu have the option again to evolve Pikachu to Raichu, after a loss to a stronger opponent. Paul witnesses this defeat and scolds Ash for losing to such an opponent, but manages to redeem himself of that defeat in a rematch.
543538"Our Cup Runneth Over!" (The Contest Master Mikuri Appears!!)
"Kontesuto Masutā, Mikuri Tōjō!!" (コンテストマスター・ミクリ登場！！)		April 17, 2008September 6, 2008
Ash, Brock and Dawn meet the Champion of the Hoenn Region, Wallace. He says he will be holding a Pokémon Contest and the winner receives a ribbon that can be used anywhere. The group spends the day with him, resulting in advice from Wallace for Dawn to play with her Pokémon more and for Ash to enter Buizel in the contest. At the end of the episode, Ash receives a phone call from his friend, May.
544539"A Full Course Tag Battle!" (Seven Stars Restaurant! Tag Battle for a Full Course!!)
"Resutoran Nanatsuboshi! Taggu Batoru de Furukōsu!!" (レストラン七つ星！タッグバトルでフルコース！！)		April 24, 2008September 13, 2008
Ash and Brock's old friend May, still training to become a Top Coordinator, visits Sinnoh for the Wallace Cup. Upon arrival at the Seven Stars Restaurant, they find out that those who win a tag-battle against the restaurant's owners, Ash and Brock are able to win the full course meal. May is partnered with Dawn, while Ash is partnered with Brock. May uses her Blaziken, And Dawn uses Piplup and together they create a fantastic fire/water combination in their battle. There is a cameo from Drew, Harley, and Max.
545540"Staging a Heroes' Welcome!" (Everyone's a Rival! Mikuri Cup!!)
"Minna Raibaru! Mikuri Kappu!!" (みんなライバル！ミクリカップ！！)		May 8, 2008September 20, 2008
Ash and his friends have arrived at the Lake Resort where the Wallace Cup will take place. Zoey also arrives, and competes, too. Right when the contest began, Dawn becomes nervous and has trouble keeping her composure. Meanwhile, May decides to enter with Wartortle, and Ash enters with Buizel. There are cameos of Drew, Harley, Max, Norman, Caroline, and Solidad.
546541"Pruning a Passel of Pals!" (Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!!)
"Gekitō! Sorezore no Batoru!!" (激闘！それぞれのバトル！！)		May 8, 2008September 27, 2008
At night, Ash takes a walk near the Lake Valor with Pikachu when suddenly, something in the center of the lake begins to glow, and it turns out that Azelf appears. When Ash tries to approach it, the shadow disappears again. The next day, the second round of the Wallace Cup begins. May's Venusaur is then revealed, and there is a cameo appearance of May's Skitty battling in the second round. Dawn, May and Zoey make it to the semi finals but Ash loses to a tough coordinator called Kyle. After it is Dawn's turn to battle Kyle in the semi-final, she uses Piplup against his Crawdaunt. There are cameos of Norman, Caroline, Max, Kenny and Paul.
547542"Strategy with a Smile!" (Decisive Match! Hikari vs. Haruka!!)
"Kessen! Hikari Tai Haruka!!" (決戦！ヒカリVSハルカ！！)		May 15, 2008October 11, 2008
Dawn beats Kyle and May beats Zoey in the semi finals and both have to battle in the finals. In the finals, Dawn faces-off against May in the Wallace Cup. Dawn uses Piplup and May uses her Glaceon. Dawn manages to narrowly defeat May's Glaceon by a fraction. After the contest ends, Dawn earns her second Ribbon! Now that the contest is over, May departs from Ash, Dawn, and Brock once again and goes back to Johto.
548543"The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!" (Yanyanma! The Capture Operation!)
"Yanyanma! Getto Sakusen!!" (ヤンヤンマ！ゲット作戦！！)		May 22, 2008October 18, 2008
When on their way to Pastoria City, Ash and friends meet a trainer named Tyler that wants to catch a Yanma. But Team Rocket ends up catching it after he weakened it. After Jessie captures the Yanma and sends it to Giovanni, who rejects it, she decides to train it herself and it quickly evolves into Yanmega.
549544"Chim-Charred!" (The Scorching Hikozaru!)
"Shakunetsu no Hikozaru!" (灼熱のヒコザル！)		May 29, 2008October 25, 2008
Ash and co. are running after Gligar who has been blown away by a gust, and promptly run into Paul. After a huge argument about their different ways of treating Pokémon, Ash challenges Paul to a battle. But when Chimchar is battling Paul's Ursaring, it activates an overpowering blaze. Chimchar also gets confused and starts randomly attacking anyone in its path.
550545"Cream of the Croagunk Crop!" (The Gregguru Festival of the Nomose Great Marsh!?)
"Nomose Shitsugen no Guregguru Matsuri!?" (ノモセ大湿原のグレッグル祭り！？)		June 5, 2008November 15, 2008
After Ash & Co. arrive in Pastoria City, Crasher Wake refuses Ash's request for a battle because he has to take care of something. They tag along and find out there is a Croagunk Festival in the Pastoria Great Marsh.
551546"A Crasher Course in Power!" (Nomose Gym! Vs. Maximum Mask!!)
"Nomose Jimu! Tai Makishimamu Kamen!!" (ノモセジム！VSマキシマム仮面！！)		June 19, 2008November 22, 2008
At the Pastoria Gym Ash challenges Crasher Wake to a 3-on-3 Gym Battle using Pikachu, Turtwig and Buizel, while Wake uses Gyarados, Quagsire, and Floatzel. However, Pikachu accidentally shocks Buizel and this causes them to argue which makes a difficulty in helping Ash defeat Wake. Suddenly, thanks to that Buizel had rescued Pikachu from the attack; their argument concludes. Ash manages to defeat Wake and he earns the Fen Badge.
552547"Hungry for the Good Life!" (The Gluttonous Urimoo at Mr. Urayama's!!)
"Urayama-sanchi no Ōgui Urimū!" (ウラヤマさんちの大食いウリムー！)		July 3, 2008December 6, 2008
A Swinub shows up at Mr. Backlot's mansion and starts to eat all the Poffins. Dawn tries to stop it by making her own Poffins for Swinub. Dawn ends up capturing Swinub at the end of the episode.
553548"Fighting Fear with Fear!" (Gligar! Wings of Friendship!!)
"Guraigā! Yūjō no Tsubasa!!" (グライガー！友情の翼！！)		July 3, 2008December 13, 2008
Ash continues his training with Gligar, but finds out it has become fearful of battles since the battle against Paul's Gliscor. The group meets Gary again, and Ash asks Gary to help him solve the problem with Gligar, and Gary gives Ash a Razor Fang, which makes Gligar evolve into Gliscor.
554549"Arriving in Style!" (Yosuga Collection! The Road to Becoming a Pokémon Stylist!!)
"Yosuga Korekushon! Pokemon Sutairisuto e no Michi!!" (ヨスガコレクション！ポケモンスタイリストへの道！！)		July 10, 2008December 20, 2008
Ash and friends return to Hearthome City to challenge the Gym Leader who was gone during their last visit. However, they hear that the Gym Leader is still gone, making Ash unable to have his fifth Gym Battle. The group meets Paris, a Pokémon Stylist, and her Lopunny. She suggests that Dawn should enter the Hearthome Collection, a famous fashion show.
555550"The Psyduck Stops Here!" (The Koduck Roadblock!)
"Kodakku no Tōsenbo!" (コダックの通せんぼ！)		July 24, 2008December 27, 2008
While traveling through a deep valley, Ash and friends encounter a swarm of Psyduck in the middle of a road. Upon trying to pass them, the Psyduck suddenly start attacking them, and to make things worse, there are too many to battle.
556551"Camping it Up!" (The Pokémon Summer School Course!!)
"Pokemon Samāsukūru Kaikō!!" (ポケモンサマースクール開講！！)		August 7, 2008January 3, 2009
When Ash & Co. are invited to attend a Pokémon Academy, they decide to enter it. For their first task, they choose a PokéBall that contains a Pokémon inside. The trainer then has to train the Pokémon and be able to use it in battle. The gang then meets Angie, and meets Conway again.
557552"Up Close and Personable!" (Research Presentation: "Legend of the Lake"!)
"Kenkyū Happyō, Mizuumi no Densetsu!'" (研究発表「湖の伝説」！)		August 14, 2008January 10, 2009
While at a Pokémon Academy, Ash, Dawn, Brock, Angie, and Conway find that their Pokémon are becoming hypnotized when they go near a lake. So they decide to go and investigate what's going on.
558553"Ghoul Daze!" (It's Ghost Time After School!)
"Hōkago ha Gōsuto Taimu!?" (放課後はゴーストタイム！？)		August 21, 2008January 17, 2009
While Ash and friends are training at the Summer Academy, they are taught how to deal with Ghost-Type Pokémon, should they ever run into them. They are then paired up to find a hidden treasure. While searching, Conway has a run-in with a Dusknoir.
559554"One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!" (The Final Showdown! Pokémon Triathlon!)
"Saigo no Daishōbu! Pokemon Toraiasuron!" (最後の大勝負！ポケモントライアスロン！)		August 28, 2008January 24, 2009
After the Trainers are finished with the training, they must use a Pokémon to bring them across a rigorous track to the finish line. Finally after a tough competition Ash and Pikachu came first, and Angie and Shinx came second which led to the victory of the red team. Everyone is given a certificate. They said good bye, and the team continued their journey.
560555"A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!" (Back to Basics, Team Rocket!?)
"Genten Kaiki da Roketto-Dan!?" (原点回帰だロケット団！？)		September 4, 2008January 31, 2009
On their way to Celestic Town, Ash and his friends have to take Piplup to the Pokémon Center after it collapsed from over-excessive training. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, who were following the group on a slope, decide to have lunch in a luxury restaurant. But then Jessie notices that Meowth's golden charm is buried under rolls of flab. The trio now realizes that, due to them having led a rich and luxurious life ever since they had earned the money at the summer school, they have become lazy and grown a lot in flesh. Wanting to return to their former "sharp and cool" shapes, they start a harsh training session.
561556"Playing the Leveling Field!" (The Dancing Gym Leader! Melissa Appears!!)
"Odoru Jimu Rīdā! Merissa Tōjō!!" (踊るジムリーダー！メリッサ登場！！)		September 11, 2008February 7, 2009
After waiting for a long time, Ash and the gang meet Fantina, The Hearthome City Gym Leader. The gang meets her in Celestic Town, where Dawn plans to enter a contest. She is in the middle of a battle with Zoey when they arrive. They watch Fantina and her Mismagius defeat Zoey and her Glameow easily with a powerful strategy. When Ash and Dawn both ask for a battle against Fantina she says her Pokémon are too tired to have two more battles so she can only battle one. Using Dawns coin toss application they decide that Ash will have an unofficial battle with Fantina. Ash decides to use Buizel, Chimchar and Pikachu against Fantina's Drifloon. Fantina's Drifloon defeats Ash's Buizel and puts Chimchar to sleep. Next Ash uses Pikachu but during the battle Drifloon evolves into Drifblim and puts Pikachu to sleep. Ash forfeits as Pikachu and Chimchar are both asleep and can't battle. They agree to battle again another day when Ash is strong enough. Later that day Zoey tells Dawn that she has recently won her third ribbon using her Shellos.
562557"Doc Brock!" (Pachirisu Has a Fever! Being Two People Taking Care!?)
"Pachirisu o Netsu desu! Futari de Orusuban!?" (パチリスお熱です！2人でお留守番！？)		September 25, 2008February 14, 2009
Brock is away on an errand. When they can't handle it, they send Gliscor to bring Brock back. Brock finds he can't carry Gliscor back, as it can't glide in the wind going the opposite direction, and leaves it, promising to return for it. At the end of the episode, the gang comically realizes that they left Gliscor behind, and scene shows a frustrated Gliscor with a long way to go.
563558"Battling the Generation Gap!" (Pokémon Contest! Kannagi Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Kannagi Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！カンナギ大会！！)		September 25, 2008February 21, 2009
Dawn has entered the latest contest held in Celestic Town. Dawn meets her mother's old rival Yuri, that wants to win this contest. When she and her mom's rival "Lila" (Yuri in Japanese version) come face to face in the Finals of the contest Dawn has to give it all she has to win. Dawn wins the Celestic Town ribbon and her third contest ribbon.
564559"Losing Its Lustrous!" (Team Galaxy Attacks!! [Part 1])
"Ginga-Dan Shūgeki!! (Zenpen)" (ギンガ団襲撃！！（前編）)		October 2, 2008February 28, 2009
Commander Mars and Cyrus (not known yet by Ash and co. that he is a part of Team Galactic) debuted in the anime along with Commander Saturn and the other Galactic grunts . In this episode, they steal the Lustrous Orb and the Adamant Orb from the Celestic Town museum for the power to awake Dialga and Palkia in their future plans.
565560"Double Team Turnover!" (Team Galaxy Attacks!! [Part 2])
"Ginga-Dan Shūgeki!! (Kōhen)" (ギンガ団襲撃！！（後編）)		October 2, 2008March 7, 2009
In this episode Commander Jupiter is introduced. Ash and the gang are helped by Cynthia to stop Team Galactic from stealing the Lustrous Orb and the Adamant Orb, but they fail because they had no idea how large Team Galactic was.
566561"If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!" (The Floating Unidentified Mysterious Monster!?)
"Ukabu Mikakunin Kaibutsu!?" (浮かぶ未確認怪物！？)		October 16, 2008March 21, 2009
Arriving back in Solaceon Town, the gang meet up with Angie at her Parent's Daycare. She tells them her parents are gone for a while, so she leaves the daycare to her for a while. Ash and the gang tell her about the strange monster terrorizing Solaceon Town. She later reveals that the monster is a Lickilicky that she evolved from a Lickitung which she taught it Rollout. So the gang goes out and helps her find the Lickilicky and bring it back. At the end of the episode, it is revealed the Angie may have a crush on Ash.
567562"A Trainer and Child Reunion!" (Elite Four Ryou! Forest of Meeting and Separation!)
"Shitennō Ryō! Deai to Wakare no Mori!" (四天王リョウ！出会いと別れの森！)		October 23, 2008March 28, 2009
As Ash and the gang are heading back to Hearthome City, they encounter Aaron, a member of the Elite Four. They see that he's training his bug Pokémon, but also himself. He explains to the gang that he's trying to look for a Wurmple he released as a child as he felt it could become stronger on its own, but he wants him back. The gang offers to help Aaron look for his released Wurmple. They find Aaron's Wurmple, but since then it has evolved into Beautifly. The two become a team again. In the end, Aaron happily says thank you and a farewell, and Ash and his friends head on to Hearthome City.
568563"Aiding the Enemy!" (Naetoru, Hayashigame... and Dodaitosu!)
"Naetoru, Hayashigame... Soshite Dodaitosu!" (ナエトル、ハヤシガメ…そしてドダイトス！)		October 30, 2008April 4, 2009
Ash has a battle with Paul. Choosing a one-on-one battle, Paul chooses Honchkrow, and Ash chooses Turtwig. Honchkrow manages to drive Turtwig into a corner, but at the last moment, Turtwig evolves into Grotle. However, Grotle loses all its agility and loses to Honchkrow anyway. Paul then reveals to Ash that he has already obtained the Hearthome City gym badge. Afterwards, Brock confronts Paul that he met his older brother Reggie over a missing Frontier Brain symbol, which in turn, partially reveals Paul's captious nature of becoming strong. Grotle gets up late that night and unsuccessfully tries to regain its agility. Paul's Torterra shows up and comforts Grotle by showing it that speed isn't everything about battles. Torterra tells Grotle that it can also rely on defense. Torterra shows an example with Ash's Gliscor using a Steel Wing straight to the head. Torterra emerges unscathed, and Grotle resumes to its normal behavior.
569564"Barry's Busting Out All Over!" (Rival Trainer Jun Appears!!)
"Raibaru Torēnā, Jun Tōjō!!" (ライバルトレーナー・ジュン登場！！)		November 6, 2008April 11, 2009
Upon arriving at the Hearthome Gym, Ash and his friends run into Barry, a trainer from Twinleaf Town. Barry turns out to be an admirer of Paul, whom he saw when watching the Double Battle Tournament. Ash challenges Barry to a Pokémon battle. Ash chooses Chimchar, Gliscor, and Pikachu, against Barry's Staraptor, Roserade, and Empoleon. Ash manages to narrowly defeat Barry, finishing off Empoleon with Pikachu's Volt Tackle.
570565"Shield with a Twist!" (Yosuga Gym Match! Vs. Melissa!!)
"Yosuga Jimu Sen! Tai Merissa!!" (ヨスガジム戦！VSメリッサ！！)		November 13, 2008April 18, 2009
The Gym battle between Ash and the Hearthome Gym Leader Fantina has begun. Ash chooses Buizel to battle Gengar, Chimchar to battle Mismagius, and Pikachu to battle Driftblim. Using his new counter-shield strategy Buizel defeats Gengar, Chimchar defeats Mismagius but Pikachu gets defeated by Driftblim when Fantina uses her own strategy against him, Buizel also gets defeated by Driftblim, but Chimchar finally defeats Driftblim, and Ash wins the Relic Badge. Barry, having seen Ash defeat a Gym Leader he lost to, declares that Ash is a rival if Ash can beat the leader of the Canalave Gym. Meanwhile, Jessie, as her alter ego, Jessilina, wins her second ribbon using her Yanmega in the Majolica Town Contest!
571566"Jumping Rocket Ship!" (Chaotic Melee in Mio City!)
"Kōsen Konran Mio Shiti!" (混戦混乱ミオシティ！)		November 20, 2008April 25, 2009
Ash and company, along with Barry, take a ride in a blimp to Canalave City. When they arrive, Team Rocket, disguised as photographers, trick them into taking a picture of all of their Pokémon, which actually turns out to be a net to kidnap them. The Pokémon fight back to attempt to escape, and everyone's Pokémon (including Team Rocket's) gets blown away into the sky in the process and they all get separated. A chase ensues when Team Rocket declares that whomever should find the Pokémon first, gets to keep them all. When Meowth is grouped with Pikachu, Pachirisu, and Mime Jr. after the explosion, he considers leaving Team Rocket for good. Can all of the Pokémon find their trainers?
572567"Sleepless in Pre-Battle" (Cresselia vs. Darkrai!)
"Kureseria Tai Darkurai!" (クレセリアVSダークライ！)		December 4, 2008May 2, 2009
The group heads to the Canalave Gym, but they are told that the Gym Leader isn't there right now. At a police station, the group is told by Officer Jenny that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon Darkrai. Also, Dawn's Swinub evolves into Piloswine in order to stop Team Rocket from stealing Cresselia.

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (Season 12; 2008–2009)

EP no. English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
573568"Get Your Rotom Running!"  (Yōkan and Rotom!)
"Yōkan to Rotomu!" (羊羹とロトム！)		December 4, 2008May 9, 2009
When Professor Oak finds out that Ash and friends are in Canalave City, he recommends a hotel called the Old Chateau that serves a special dessert called Old Gateau. The group goes to the hotel immediately, but they're sad to see the hotel is closed. When they are about to turn back and leave, the doors open by themselves. The group walks inside, where they see a microwave oven. Ash and Pikachu stare at the mysterious microwave oven, and it suddenly attacks. Ash and his friends get chased around the Chateau by the microwave, which they later find out is a Pokémon called Rotom. The Rotom obtains different guises, such as a refrigerator. Rotom gets defeated and tells them sorry, but it was just trying to play with them. Brock eventually makes the Old Gateau, which Ash and his friends enjoy.
574569"A Breed Stampede!"  (The Way to Befriend Pokémon!?)
"Pokemon to Nakayokunaru Hōhō!?" (ポケモンと仲良くなる方法！？)		December 11, 2008May 16, 2009
Ash and friends stop at a Pokémon Center, Dawn hears on TV that Kenny and Nando have scored the newest Contest victories, Kenny has 3 and Nando Has 4. Dawn is eager to train Piloswine for a contest. Ash and his Pokémon train to pass the time. Dawn decides to train with them as well. Unfortunately, Piloswine doesn't obey her orders at all which upsets Dawn. Piloswine only shows an interest of eating Poffin. Gliscor also learns Fire Fang and Piloswine learns AncientPower. Piloswine also smells Team Rocket's food, and eats it. And makes Team Rocket get revenge by creating a poster advertising a "Pokémon Friendship School". While they have the gang's Pokémon trapped, Dawn's Piloswine evolves into Mamoswine. And which, Mamoswine blasts out and defeats Team Rocket, and charges towards Ash and friends. Dawn returns it to its Pokéball and it settles down. As for Ash, Nurse Joy tells him that Byron has returned and that means Ash’s gym challenge is coming up.
575570"Ancient Family Matters!"  (Rampald vs. Torideps!!)
"Ramuparudo Tai Toridepusu!!" (ラムパルドVSトリデプス！！)		December 18, 2008May 23, 2009
Ash is excited to finally reach the Canalave Gym once more, for his next Gym Battle. But, Byron's apprentice tells Ash and the others he's having conflicts right now with his son. Ash and the others also meet Byron of the Canalave Gym. Though, both Roark and Byron are having a fight over which one loves fossils more. Brock suggests that they have a battle to determine which Fossil Pokémon, Rampardos or Bastiodon, is stronger. This means Ash will have to keep waiting for his Gym Battle, and also handle this conflict. Later on Team Rocket steals all of Byron's fossils and everybody runs after them. Later Team Rocket gets defeated and Ash starts to get impatient and can't wait for his battle.
576571"Dealing with Defensive Types!"  (Mio Gym Battle! Steel Battle!!)
"Mio Jimu Sen! Hagane no Batoru!!" (ミオジム戦！はがねのバトル！！)		December 25, 2008May 30, 2009
Ash's long awaited Gym Battle with Byron begins. Ash decides to use Chimchar, Buizel and Gliscor against Bronzor, Steelix and Bastiodon. He tries to dominate the battle with Fire attacks, but Byron's defence-oriented battling style prevents him from dealing much damage. His Chimchar eventually defeats Bronzor but Buizel quickly loses to Steelix. Ash uses Chimchar again against Steelix and triumphs, but next Byron uses Bastiodon and defeats Chimchar. Ash then uses Gliscor against Bastiodon, and after a tough battle, Ash and Gliscor emerge victorious, and are awarded the Mine Badge, Ash's 6th Sinnoh badge.
577572"Leading a Stray!"  (The Stray Hoeruko!)
"Maigo no Hoeruko!" (迷子のホエルコ！)		January 8, 2009June 6, 2009
As Ash, Dawn and Brock head to Chocovine Town for Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, they find Wailord blocking the water so they can’t take the boat. So they stop and have some lunch. Suddenly, a Luxio appears and begins to steal food from Ash and friends! Ash chases it into the sewer to find it is giving the food to a Wailmer who is trapped and can't get back to the ocean. Meanwhile, Dawn and Brock are unable to get to Ash because Team Rocket damaged the manhole. Then Ash and the Pokémon in the manhole think of a plan to get the Wailmer back to the ocean. The plan was a success. Dawn and Brock find them after Mamoswine broke the manhole. Then a Swampert blocked the path so they couldn't leave. Ash uses Grotle's Razor Leaf to defeat Swampert. Wailmer evolves into Wailord and happily makes it back to the ocean with its friends. Now Ash and friends once again head to Chocovine Town.
578573"Steeling Peace of Mind!"  (Gen and Lucario!)
"Gen to Rukario!" (ゲンとルカリオ！)		January 15, 2009June 13, 2009
With six Sinnoh Gym Badges on hand, Ash decided that his next gym battle will be at the Snowpoint City Gym. Ash and friends later got a call from Barry. Ash told him about his victory at the Canalave Gym. Barry told the group that the Steel Pokémon on Iron Island were acting strangely, even his Empoleon. So Ash and friends took the next ferry to Iron Island. When they arrived, they searched for Barry and encountered more Steel Pokémon running amok. Ash got saved from an angry Aggron by a trainer named Riley and his partner Lucario. Riley introduced himself and said that he is a trainer that lives on Iron Island, and his Lucario uses its Aura to protect itself from the low-frequency wave that's driving other Steel Pokémon mad. Barry and his Heracross went off on their own investigation, and spotted a strange machine. Barry ran into Team Rocket and blamed them for everything, but Team Rocket denied that the machine is theirs. Barry and Team Rocket took a closer look and discovered that the machine is Team Galactic's, and headed by Commander Mars. When Team Galactic spotted them, Team Rocket started up a fight which caused themselves to fall with Barry into an underground ruin. Up on the surface, Riley, Ash, Dawn and Brock tracked Team Galactic, and found that the ruins were made of metal. Together with Team Galactic's Spear Key, this caused the low-frequency wave. Commander Mars released the Spear Key and the key melded with the ruins, which released a huge bolt of energy. The waves knocked Lucario backwards and it was overcome by a strange power. It lost control and prepared to attack Ash and friends!
579574"Saving the World from Ruins!"  (Ruins of Steel Island!)
"Kōtetsu Shima no Iseki!" (鋼鉄島の遺跡！)		January 22, 2009June 20, 2009
Ash and the others figured out that the cause of all the Pokémon's outbursts are some low-frequency waves that were being emitted after an accident. Ash and his friends searched for the source of these waves that were caused by none other than Team Galactic. Ash, Riley, Brock and Dawn decided to go near it, but when Piplup jumped, it was not able to reach the ground and fell in the hole. Dawn saw Barry and the others in the pit. Dawn used a rope to get them out, but Barry and Team Rocket had an argument who should go first. During the fight, Dawn also fell in the hole. Meanwhile, Ash and Pikachu destroyed the machine and all the Steel Pokémon turned back normal. Team Galactic's plan didn't work out so well, so Commander Mars attempted to blow up Iron Island. Ash and Brock thought of a way to stop Team Rocket, Dawn and Barry out of the hole. Ash tried to make Chimchar dig a tunnel for them, but the ground was too hard. James cried with Mime Jr. and embraced Carnivine, making it want to help by learning Vine Whip. Grotle grabbed Carnivine's Vine Whips, getting everyone out. Commander Mars' Grunts placed bombs below the ruins but Riley and Lucario trapped it with their Aura and released it above from Iron Island. Mars went back and told Cyrus that the plan did not work. Ash and friends see Professor Carolina again because she came to study the island. Ash and friends said good bye to Barry and went on their way to Chocovine Town.
580575"Cheers on Castaways Isle!"  (The Pikachu-Pochama Drifting Chronicle!)
"Pikachū, Potchama Hyōryūki!" (ピカチュウ・ポッチャマ漂流記！)		January 29, 2009June 27, 2009
While riding the boat with Ash and his friends that will take them to Chocovine Town, Pikachu and Piplup got kidnapped by Team Rocket. They dove down way into the sea. However, a big whirlpool caused Pikachu and Piplup to fall off Team Rocket's ship. They found themselves on an island with no people. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends headed towards the island with Officer Jenny. Pikachu and Piplup found a Corphish and several Mantyke putting rocks around a stone. Staravia and Buizel saw them and go back to Ash to tell him where they are. Ash and friends made a plan to get Pikachu and Piplup back. Meanwhile, Team Rocket came again to get Pikachu and Piplup, but when they were about to catch them, Staravia attacked and the plan failed. Pikachu and Piplup got caught again. The stone hatched and a Deoxys came alive to save them. Team Rocket blasted off after a battle. Deoxys headed into the aurora. Ash and his friends headed to Chocovine Town on the boat with Officer Jenny.
581576"Hold the Phione!"  (Mischievous Phione!)
"Itazura Fione!" (いたずらフィオネ！)		February 5, 2009July 4, 2009
Dawn, Ash and Brock arrived at Chocovine Town and found everyone in a festive mood. It was not the upcoming contest in Chocovine Town everyone was excited about, but it was the annual visit of the Phione. These rare aquatic Pokémon could be seen in town and are said to bring good luck. That night, Dawn and her friends took a Phione watching tour on a submarine, unaware that the submarine was crewed by Team Rocket. Three Phione swam past the submarine and one was so interested in Dawn's Buneary that when the other Phione continued on their way, it stayed behind. After the tour was over, Team Rocket came and caught the lonely Phione that was left behind, but made a mistake of letting it out to swim in the town fountain. Phione used Acid Armor and escaped down the drain to search for Buneary. Phione found Dawn and Buneary training on a beach. Team Rocket showed up to recapture Phione. As soon as it saw Buneary with Pikachu, it challenged Pikachu as a rival for Buneary's affections! Buneary stepped in and challenged Phione to a battle itself: if Phione won, Buneary would go on a date with it. Captivated by the drama, Team Rocket abandoned their plan to see what would happen. Soon after the battle started, Buneary and Phione both used their Ice Beam and neither Pokémon had the advantage. Buneary used the opportunity to strike while Phione was distracted, knocked Phione down. Phione told Buneary farewell and turned to leave. When Team Rocket tried to grab Phione, Buneary and Phione both used their Ice Beam so Pikachu could blast them off. Phione still had a broken heart, but Buneary promised to battle it again some day. With happiness, Phione swam into the water and rejoined its friends.
582577"Another One Gabites the Dust!"  (Pokémon Contest! Akebi Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Akebi Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！アケビ大会！！)		February 12, 2009July 11, 2009
The Chocovine Town Contest is coming up and after hours of training, Dawn is felt more ready than ever, and so were Buneary and Pachirisu. So Dawn decided to reward the group by sharing her Poffins with them. Mamoswine showed reaction to the Poffins and ate them all. Pachirisu ran to get the last Poffin that dropped. A Gabite accidentally squished the poffin and Pachirisu got mad and learned a new move: Super Fang. Dawn met a girl named Ursula that owned the Gabite. Ursula saw Dawn's Piplup and remembered that she entered the Wallace Cup. Ursula was a bit rude and cocky to Dawn because she said that Dawn winning the Wallace Cup was all an accident. As a result, Dawn was determined to show the arrogant coordinator what she was capable of. In the Appeal round, Dawn used Buneary's Ice Beam to make a whirl and spin around. Dawn was surprised to see Ursula and her Wormadam did a very good job. They both made it to the second round. Jessilina also entered the contest but got defeated by Ursula's Gabite. Dawn faced Ursula in the finals. Dawn used Pachirisu and Ursula used Gabite. Ursula got a big starting lead then Dawn made a comeback with Pachirisu’s Super Fang and dodging Gabite's attacks. Dawn defeated Ursula and won the Chocovine Town ribbon, her fourth ribbon. Ursula congratulated Dawn in a rude way and left.
583578"Stealing the Conversation!"  (Wild Junsar and Partner Perap!)
"Wairudo Junsā to Aibō Perappu!" (ワイルドジュンサーと相棒ペラップ！)		February 19, 2009July 18, 2009
While Ash, Dawn and Brock were walking through the city towards Snowpoint, they came across an Officer Jenny who, called herself a "Wild Jenny", with a Chatot after they stopped Team Rocket. Jenny told Ash that she needed him and his friends to help her with searching for the elusive Team Rocket. It appeared she was from Kanto, and knew about Team Rocket.
584579"The Drifting Snorunt!"  (Yukimenoko in a Snowstorm!)
"Fubuki no Naka no Yukimenoko!" (吹雪の中のユキメノコ！)		February 26, 2009July 25, 2009
The gang got lost in the woods during a snowstorm and got tricked by a Froslass. The Froslass froze Meowth, and it froze Piplup too. It turned out that Froslass only wanted help in finding its buddy, a Snorunt. The Froslass, due to a previous encounter, had lost its trust in humans. In order to save their pals, Team Rocket and the gang formed a truce and looked for Snorunt. In doing so, they met a poacher with a Glalie who wanted Snorunt. Will they be able to save the Snorunt and reform Froslass's trust in humans?
585580"Noodles! Roamin' Off!"  (Team Rocket Breakup!?)
"Roketto-dan Kaisan!?" (ロケット団解散！？)		March 5, 2009August 1, 2009
After yet another failed attempt to steal Ash's Pikachu, Team Rocket wound up at a Ramen shop. Jessie and James were surprised when they discovered that the shop owner was one of their underclassmen from their days at the Team Rocket training facility. Meowth got offered a job as the head noodle-making chef and possibly the chance of taking over the owner's shop. While Meowth reconsidered this, Jessie thought of leaving Team Rocket behind, and pursuing her goal of being a Top Coordinator as Jessilina instead. James, devastated, tried to bring back the team by going up a dangerous mountain to catch a shiny Metagross, not knowing what danger would face him. Will Team Rocket finally break-up?
586581"Pursuing a Lofty Goal!"  (PokéRinger! Big Decisive Battle of Sky!!)
"Pokeringa! Tenkū Daikessen!!" (ポケリンガ！天空大決戦！！)		March 12, 2009August 8, 2009
Ash, Dawn, and Brock arrived at Wind Town where they learned of a PokéRinger competition. Ash decided to enter it with his Staravia. He later found out that Paul was also entering the competition with his Honchkrow. James also decided to enter, borrowing Jessie's Yanmega. Eventually, Ash and Paul faced off in the finals where the two Trainer's Flying-type Pokémon battled it out. Paul's Honchkrow got the upper hand until Ash's Staravia evolved into Staraptor and learned Close Combat. Ash defeated Paul for the first time and won the PokéRinger competition.
587582"Trials and Adulations!"  (Clash! Mammoo vs. Bossgodora!!)
"Gekitotsu! Manmū Tai Bosugodora!!" (激突！マンムーVSボスゴドラ！！)		March 26, 2009August 15, 2009
Dawn wants to use Mamoswine in her next contest so she did some training and she met a stray Aggron whom Dawn battled to increase Mamoswine's power, but Mamoswine was injured in the process. Dawn and her Pokémon used the medical skills taught to them in the episode Doc Brock to cure Mamoswine, then Mamoswine defeated the wild Aggron. Mamoswine then began to obey Dawn.
588—  (Mysterious Creatures: Pocket Monsters!)
"Fushigi na Ikimono Poketto Monsutā!" (ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！)		March 26, 2009N/A
This episode was a recap of all that had happened from the start to the day that the episode aired and showed previews of future episodes like Ash's Snowpoint Gym Battle, the Sandalstraw Town Contest, Brandon's return and Brandon's battle against Paul and his new Hariyama, and the appearance of Regigigas.
589583"The Lonely Snover!"  (The Lonely Yukikaburi!)
"Sabishigariya no Yukikaburi!" (さびしがりやのユキカブリ！)		April 2, 2009August 22, 2009
On the way to Snowpoint City, Ash and friends suddenly found themselves stuck in a bunch of traps. Soon a Snover popped out of the bushes. The Snover was very playful and wanted to be with someone. However, Team Rocket wanted to steal Snover for themselves. Everyone's Pokémon played with Snover. Afterward Team Rocket stole Ash's Grotle and the Snover. Then Grotle fell out of the cage and Snover was still there. Grotle learned Rock Climb and saved Snover. Then a kindergarten teacher came with a bunch of children that she taught. She informed Dawn that the next Pokémon Contest venue will be held in Sandalstraw Town and they played with Snover again.
590584"Stopped in the Name of Love!"  (Evolution! This Time for Pochama!?)
"Shinka! Sono Toki Potchama wa!?" (進化！その時ポッチャマは！？)		April 2, 2009August 29, 2009
Dawn's Piplup starts to show signs of evolution, but as soon as Piplup began to evolve, it stopped itself by using Bide and then collapsing afterwards. Barry and Kenny showed up and told Dawn all about how great it will be when Piplup evolves. Dawn found Piplup and it began to evolve but stopped itself again. Piplup told Dawn it doesn't want to evolve and ran off. After being attacked by Team Rocket, Dawn decided not to evolve Piplup and Nurse Joy gave Dawn an Everstone to prevent Piplup from evolving.
591585"Old Rivals, New Tricks!"  (Pokémon Contest! Tatsunami Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Tatsunami Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！タツナミ大会！！)		April 16, 2009September 5, 2009
Dawn entered the Sandalstraw Contest for her 5th Ribbon along with Kenny and Jessie. Dawn entered the first round with Ambipom and Kenny with his new Pokémon Machoke. All of them got through. Dawn's Ambipom beat Jessie's Seviper, which brought Dawn and Kenny to the final round. Dawn used Ambipom again and Kenny used Prinplup. Mamoswine was shocked in the background and started showing interest in Pokémon Contests. Kenny defeated Ambipom and he won his 4th ribbon. The gang said bye to Kenny and they practiced for the Ping-Pong Competition along with Barry.
592586"To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!"  (Pokémon Ping-Pong Competition! Do Your Best, Eteboth!!)
"Pokemon Pinpon Taikai! Etebōsu Ganbaru!!" (ポケモンピンポン大会！エテボースがんばる！！)		April 23, 2009September 12, 2009
With Ambipom learning about its talent at Ping-Pong, Dawn, Barry, and Ash entered the Ping-Pong Tournament with opponents having Pokémon such as Farfetch'd and Shiftry. After Ambipom got injured from playing ping pong with O and Shiftry, Ambipom is still into it. The ping pong expert, O offered to train with Ambipom to be the best. Dawn gave Ambipom to O.
593587"Battling a Cute Drama!"  (Cherinbo! Brave Battle!?)
"Cherinbo! Kenage na Batoru!?" (チェリンボ！けなげなバトル！？)		April 30, 2009September 26, 2009
Continuing to Snowpoint City for Ash's next gym battle, the gang arrived in Shelter Town, a small town near Snowpoint City. Ash and his friends met a slightly unusual girl called Marilyn, who said she only loves cute Pokémon. She said Buneary is very cute, but said that Piplup was like a bowling ball. She challenged a very angry Dawn to a battle. They started battling right away, but for some reason, Marilyn did not give any attack orders to her Cherubi. Brock realized it's because she wanted to admire Dawn's Buneary for as long as possible. Brock then decided to teach her about the inner strength and beauty of Pokémon with a Pokémon battle. She finally understood that her Shellder is the best cute Pokémon that she had and cuteness is not everything. At the end of the episode, Ash, Brock and Dawn received clothes that suit the cold weather from Johanna, while continuing on to Snowpoint City.
594588"Classroom Training!"  (Miss Suzuna of the Trainers' School!)
"Torēnāzu Sukūru no Suzuna-sensei!" (トレーナーズスクールのスズナ先生！)		May 7, 2009October 3, 2009
Upon reaching Snowpoint City, Ash and his friends were welcomed by the Gym Leader of the Snowpoint Gym, Candice. The group accepted her offer to show them around the city; the first place they were led to is a Trainers' School where Candice works as a teacher.
595589"Sliding Into Seventh!"  (Kissaki Gym! Ice Battle!!)
"Kissaki Jimu! Kōri no Batoru!!" (キッサキジム！氷のバトル！！)		May 14, 2009October 10, 2009
Finally, the day of the Snowpoint Gym battle is here! The Gym Leader, Candice, announced the battle will be 4 on 4. Candice's chosen Pokémon were Sneasel, Medicham, Snover, and Abomasnow and Ash's chosen Pokémon were Grotle, Staraptor, Gliscor, and Chimchar. He sent out Grotle to combat Candice's Sneasel, which used the ice like a skating ring and overwhelms Grotle and Ash with its speed. Ash remembers the teachings of Paul's Torterra. Ash beats Sneasel with Grotle, beats Medicham with Staraptor, and beats Snover. Abomansnow with Chimchar. When dealing with Abomansnow Ash had a disadvantage with his other Pokémon. Ash uses the strategy by Chimchar sleding on the ice. Despite three of Ash's Pokémon being weak against Ice types, he wins his seventh Sinnoh League badge, the Icicle Badge. Later, Paul shows up and challenges Candice to a gym battle much to Ash and Candice's surprise.
596590"A Pyramiding Rage!"  (Battle Pyramid! Shinji vs. Jindai!!)
"Batoru Piramiddo! Shinji Tai Jindai!!" (バトルピラミッド！シンジVSジンダイ！！)		May 21, 2009October 17, 2009
Candice postponed her battle with Paul to tomorrow to heal her Pokémon. While Paul was training, Pyramod King Brandon appeared, much to everyone's shock. Reggie explained that the Brandon was the only Battle Frontier Brain which he couldn't beat. Paul was then shocked by the fact that Ash was able to beat Brandon before. Then, Paul had a six on six battle with Brandon. Paul used his Nidoking, Lairon, Magmar, Electabuzz, Ursaring and Hariyama. Brandon send out Regirock, Registeel and Regice. During the battle, Reggie revealed to Ash, Dawn, Brock, Zoey and Candice that after he lost to Brandon, Brandon told him that although his battle with him was enjoyable, there was nothing special in his battling style and that he must find his true inner strength. The battle ultimately resulted with Brandon defeating Paul without losing a single Pokémon. He told Paul that while his Pokémon were powerful, he lost because he allowed his emotions to betray him on the battle field. Afterwards Reggie suggests that Ash and Paul have a full battle. They both agree.
597591"Pillars of Friendship!"  (Resurrected Regigigas! J Returns!!)
"Fukkatsu no Rejigigasu! Jē Futatabi!!" (復活のレジギガス！J再び！！)		May 28, 2009October 24, 2009
Pokémon Hunter J arrives in Snowpoint City and targets the legendary Pokémon Regigigas, which is sleeping inside the Snowpoint Temple. After J commands her henchmen to launch an attack, a maiden from the shrine asks Ash and his friends for help. But Ash and the others come too late; Regigigas has been reawakened and starts rampaging. J froze Regirock, Registeel, Regice and Brandon. Regigigas proves too much for her to handle and for the first time J is forced to retreat. Maria went up to Regigigas and apologized it for awakening it and asked it to help them. It then agreed and used its powers to remove the petrification from Brandon and his legendary Pokémon. After being thanked by Brandon, it turned back into an orb. Just as the sun was about to set, the group returned to Snowpoint Temple. Brandon said that, to prevent Regigigas from awakening again, he will rebuild the temple and let Regice, Registeel and Regirock protect it, just like the legend. Brandon told Maria that they will work together to protect the sleeping Regigigas.
598592"Frozen on Their Tracks!"  (Denryuu Train! Handsome Appears!!)
"Denryū Ressha! Hansamu Tōjō!!" (デンリュウ列車！ハンサム登場！！)		June 4, 2009October 31, 2009
While Ash, Dawn, and Brock are taking a train to Lake Acuity, they meet a strange man named Looker, who is trying to distribute lunchboxes to the passengers of the train, which he had brought too many of. The group later meets the train's crew and notice the train is operated solely by their Ampharos. The group is impressed by the relation between human and Pokémon. However, the train is stopped at a red signal. Curious, Looker decides to investigate. After finding many leads, he soon learns that the ones responsible were Team Galactic!
599593"Pedal to the Mettle!" (Full Battle! Shinji vs. Satoshi!! [Part 1])
"Furu Batoru! Shinji Tai Satoshi!! (Zenpen)" (フルバトル！シンジVSサトシ！！（前編）)		June 11, 2009November 7, 2009
Ash and his friends are still at Lake Acuity when Paul appears. With that, Ash and Paul engage in the battle that they planned ten days ago: a six-on-six Pokémon battle, only for Brock, Dawn and Reggie to soon realize that Ash may be way out of his depth. The episode ends with Ash preparing to take on Paul's Magmortar, Ash having already lost one of his Pokémon to Paul.
600594"Evolving Strategies!" (Full Battle! Shinji vs. Satoshi!! [Part 2])
"Furu Batoru! Shinji Tai Satoshi!! -Kōhen-" (フルバトル！シンジVSサトシ！！（後編）)		June 18, 2009November 14, 2009
Ash and Paul's six-on-six Pokémon battle rages on with both Trainers giving it everything they've got. During the battle, Ash's Chimchar evolves into Monferno, learning Mach Punch in the process but despite its best efforts, Monferno is eventually defeated, resulting in Paul winning the battle while Ash is left greatly devastated that Paul has defeated all of Ash's Pokémon, leaving Ash's Pokémon team badly injured. The episode ends with Ash cradling Monferno and crying at his loss while Ash's own future in the Sinnoh League and also as a Pokémon Trainer have both been left in doubt following Ash's worst defeat ever.
601595"Uncrushing Defeat!"  (The Shadow of Yuxie!)
"Yukushī no Kage!" (ユクシーの影！)		June 25, 2009November 21, 2009
With all his Pokémon badly injured and in pain after the intense battle against Paul, Ash feels horribly guilty and doubting his future as a Pokémon Trainer sinks into Manic depression. Dawn, having suffered a crisis of confidence herself once, resolves to help her friend and decides to put on a performance with her Pokémon while Brock goes looking for a berry to help treat Ash's Monferno little realizing that he's about to see what dwells below Lake Acuity. Later after Brock finds the berry, Dawn performs her private contest to cheer up Ash. But in the middle of it, Team Rocket shows up and tries to snatch Pikachu by using Ash's depression as an upper hand. As usual, it was unsuccessful. Afterwards, Dawn learns that her next contest will be held at Lilypad Town, while Ash recovers from his depression and decides his eighth and last gym battle will be at Sunnyshore City.
602596"Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!"  (King of the Forest! Mojumbo!!)
"Mori no Ōja! Mojanbo!!" (森の王者！モジャンボ！！)		July 2, 2009December 5, 2009
Dawn decides to start training for the next Pokémon Contest with Mamoswine. However, the Twin Tusk Pokémon, despite having gotten over most of its obedience issues, still refuses to battle. Things turn from bad to worse when Pikachu and Piplup laughed at Mamoswine when it got hit in the head by ice chunks, causing it to run off into a forest, forcing Dawn to follow it. When they were in the forest, they spot a Tangrowth, which uses absorb to absorb all the wild Pokémon of their power. Strangely, the Tangrowth also gives a berry to the powerless Pokémon. So Dawn decides to follow it into the forest leaving Ash and friends outside. Then Dawn finds that the Tangrowth was just trying to zap the tree so that it can come alive. So Team Rocket also thinks of catching it, but Ash and friends stop them with Mamoswine learning Hidden Power. The Tangrowth says sorry and Grotle and Mamoswine help restore the tree. Now Ash and friends are heading to Lilypad Town for Dawn's next contest.
603597"Beating the Bustle and Hustle!"  (Everybody Participate! Pokémon Hustle!)
"Zen'in Sansen! Pokemon Hassuru!" (全員参戦！ポケモンハッスル！)		July 9, 2009December 12, 2009
Dawn's favorite television program Pokémon Hustle was employing actors near the group's location, and, naturally, Dawn was eager for the chance to take part and therefore she, Ash and Brock decided to check the program out. There they went to check it out and it was Team Rocket in disguise into this plan. They had to put all their Pokéballs in the holes and start their activities...
604598"Gateway to Ruin!"  (Mt. Tengan Ruins! Conspiracy of Team Galaxy!!)
"Tenganzan no Iseki! Ginga-dan no Inbō!!" (テンガン山の遺跡！ギンガ団の陰謀！！)		July 23, 2009December 19, 2009
Ash and friends are on their way to Lilypad Town where Dawn's next contest will be held. They arrive at Mt. Coronet, the massive mountain that divides the Sinnoh region in half. The mountain also divides the region's Pokémon, like Shellos. The Blue and Pink Shellos have ended up on the opposite side of the mountain, and while trying to figure out why, Piplup falls into an artificial tunnel, and when they go to rescue it, they come across something sinister from Team Galactic.
605599"Three Sides to Every Story"  (Marill, Pochama & Elekid!!)
"Mariru, Potchama, Erekiddo!!" (マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！)		August 6, 2009December 26, 2009
A love triangle is born when both Dawn's Piplup and an Elekid fall for a Marill owned by a trainer named Lulu. Then Johanna calls Dawn and friends over for the Twinleaf Town festival.
606600"Strategy Begins at Home!"  (Hikari vs. Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!)
"Hikari Tai Mama! Oyako Taiketsu!!" (ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！)		August 13, 2009January 2, 2010
Ash and friends go to Twinleaf Town, Dawn's hometown. The entire Town is preparing for the local festival and the mother of Dawn, Johanna, she is especially busy as member of the organizers of the festival. The group is invited by Johanna for the dinner and they are shown some trophies as profits for the time that she dominated the scene in contests, as coordinating. Dawn and Johnanna decide to battle. Johnanna uses her Glameow and Umbreon and Dawn uses Piplup and Pachirisu. Johnanna comes up with her strategies and defeats Piplup and Pachirisu.
607601"A Faux Oak Finish!"  (Rescue Professor Ōkido! Nyorotono vs. Gureggru!!)
"Ōkido-hakase o Kyūshutsu se yo! Nyorotono Tai Guregguru!!" (オーキド博士を救出せよ！ニョロトノVSグレッグル！！)		August 20, 2009January 9, 2010
As the Twinleaf Town Festival continues, Ash and friends are surprised when they find that one of the upcoming Pokémon courses is to be hosted by none other than Professor Oak. Trouble starts brewing, however, when Team Rocket brings back an old plan: to disguise James as the professor. The real Professor Oak goes out and finds that some Quagsire and a Politoed caught him. But later, Brock's Croagunk battles Politoed and wins that eventually releases Professor Oak. Professor Oak gives the Lombre a Water Stone to evolve.
608602"Historical Mystery Tour"  (Naty, Natio...Mysterious Forest!)
"Neiti, Neitio... Fushigi na Mori!" (ネイティ、ネイティオ…不思議な森！)		August 27, 2009January 16, 2010
While they are helping with the festival, the group encounters Barry again. To test the progress of each other, Ash and Barry immediately start a battle. However, Barry runs off into the forest and comes across a wild Xatu. Soon Ash, Dawn and Barry find themselves in trouble facing predicaments that they each faced in the beginning of their journeys. With Dawn and Piplup up against yet another swarm of wild Ariados and Ash and Pikachu up against a flock of wild Spearow, what will be the outcome of all of this?
609603"Challenging a Towering Figure"  (Tower Tycoon! That Man, Kurotsugu!!)
"Tawā Taikūn! Sono Otoko, Kurotsugu!!" (タワータイクーン！その男、クロツグ！！)		September 3, 2009January 23, 2010
Ash, Barry and Brock enters the Twinleaf Festival's main event, a battle tournament. The winner is offered a chance to battle Palmer of the Sinnoh Battle Frontier. Ash wins the tournament and battles Palmer. Palmer chooses his Rhyperior and Ash chooses Grotle. Palmer comes up with his strategies and almost defeats Grotle. Even after Grotle boosts up by swallowing its own Energy Ball, Rhyperior defeats it. Ash is awarded the trophy for winning the Twinleaf Town Battle Tournament. Ash and friends say bye to Palmer and Barry and leave Twinleaf Town to go to Lilypad Town for Dawn's next Pokémon Contest and after to Ash's final Gym Challenge in Sunyshore City.
610604"Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!"  (The Worst Togepi in History!)
"Shijō Saiaku no Togepī!" (史上最悪のトゲピー！)		September 10, 2009January 30, 2010
Having trapped Ash and his friends inside their secret base, Team Rocket is overjoyed. Suddenly, they hear noises coming from the storeroom next door. Upon having a look, they discover a Togepi, a "Spike Ball Pokémon", stealing and eating their precious food. It plays many different tricks, and even Ash and his friends constantly end up falling for its traps. At the end, something unbelievable happens. What’s the most horrible Togepi’s most horrible trick?
611605"An Egg Scramble!"  (Johto Festival! Chikorita and Waninoko Appear!!)
"Jōto Fesuta! Chikorīta to Waninoko Tōjō!!" (ジョウトフェスタ！チコリータとワニノコ登場！！)		September 17, 2009February 6, 2010
While they are traveling, Ash and friends meet Lyra and Corey, who are from the region of Johto. Dawn and Lyra have a battle in which Dawn wins and gets an egg. After Team Rocket steal it and they get the egg back, it hatches into a Cyndaquil.
612606"Gone With the Windworks!"  (Dungeon Capture!? The Valley Powerplant!)
"Danjon Kōryaku!? Tanima no Hatsudensho!" (ダンジョン攻略！？谷間の発電所！)		September 17, 2009February 13, 2010
Corey and Lyra join the group and travel together. However, while Dawn trains for the Lilypad Town Pokémon contest, Lyra loses her Marill, which seems to have gone to the power plant. Ash and friends look for Marill immediately, but Magnemite appears out of nowhere and attacks.
613607"A Rivalry to Gible On!"  (Fukamaru... I Got It!)
"Fukamaru... Getto da ze!" (フカマル…ゲットだぜ！)		October 1, 2009February 20, 2010
Ash and Corey compete for a wild Gible. The Gible likes to play tricks on everyone, so Ash with his Buizel and Corey with Totodile, try to compete to capture the wild Gible. At the end, Corey catches the Gible as his first Sinnoh Pokémon.
614608"Dressed for Jess Success!"  (Pokémon Contest! Suiren Tournament!!)
"Pokemon Kontesuto! Suiren Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！スイレン大会！！)		October 1, 2009February 27, 2010
As the Lilypad Town Contest begins, Jessie gets sick and James takes her place in the contest. Dawn uses Piplup in the first round and James uses Meowth. Dawn and James both make it to the Semi-Final Round and compete for the Suiren Ribbon. Dawn uses Mamoswine for the battle round and James uses Carnivine. Dawn's Mamoswine uses a new strategy with Ice Shard as Grotle swallows energy ball a few episodes ago '(Episode 609)', but still she loses to James. In the final round, James wins the contest. James gives the ribbon to Jessie.
615609"Bagged Then Tagged!"  (Satoshi to Hikari! Tag Battle!!)
"Satoshi to Hikari! Taggu Batoru!!" (サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトル！！)		October 15, 2009March 6, 2010
Ash and Dawn have a tag battle against Lyra and Corey. Ash sends out Monferno and Dawn sends out Cyndaquil. Lyra sends out Chikorita and Corey sends out Totodile. During the battle, Totodile evolves into Croconaw. Ash's Monferno finishes up with Mach Punch and defeats Croconaw and Monferno teams up with Cyndaquil using Flamethrower and Flame Wheel. Ash and Dawn eventually win the battle. Lyra and Corey leave the group and go back to Johto. Corey's father gives Brock the Pokégear as a thanking present to them by showing Lyra and Corey a little of Sinnoh.
616610"Try for the Family Stone!"  (Muma, Yamikarasu and the Dark Stone!)
"Mūma to Yamikarasu to Yami no Ishi!" (ムウマとヤミカラスとやみのいし！)		October 22, 2009March 13, 2010
A young boy with a Murkrow and a young girl with a Misdreavus compete for a Dusk Stone to evolve their respective Pokémon into either Honchkrow or Mismagius.
617611"Sticking with Who You Know!"  (Pikachu and Pochama, Keep Apart!!)
"Pikachū Potchama Kuttsukanai de!!" (ピカチュウポッチャマくっつかないで！！)		October 29, 2009March 20, 2010
A Pokémon scientist creates a love machine which will create a friendship between his water and electric Pokémon (Quagasire and Magnemite) but a flaw in it creates the friendship between the water and electric Pokémon all over that area. Unfortunately Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup also comes under this area, thus becoming literally inseparable. The team somehow finds about this machine and helps the scientist to achieve his goal without the machine, thus helping their Pokémon to be free from their trance becoming normal again.
618612"Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!"  (The Red Chain! Activated by the Team Galaxy!!)
"Akai Kusari! Ginga-dan Shidō!!" (赤い鎖！ギンガ団始動！！)		November 5, 2009March 27, 2010
The reappearance of Team Galactic to carry out their plot. They will be starting the Red Chain project. The Red Chain will be used to achieve Cyrus's goal in capturing the legend of Time and Space, Dialga and Palkia. Their plan was intervened by Looker of the International Police and Team Rocket, thus capturing them. But Meowth of Team Rocket blasts off alone and was saved by Ash, Dawn and Brock. Through Meowth, they came to know about Team Galactic's theme and rescues Looker, James and Jessie but Team Galactic completes their final plan.
619613"The Needs of the Three!"  (Agnome, Yuxie & Emrit!)
"Agunomu, Yukushi, Emuritto!" (アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット！)		November 12, 2009April 3, 2010
Team Galactic's plans at capturing the Lake Trio triumph with the help of Pokémon Hunter J and upon being transported to Team Galactic's HQ, Ash, Brock and Dawn find themselves in a tense stand-off with members of Team Galactic while learning that Cyrus, the businessman they met in the past is the leader and founder of Team Galactic. J falls to her demise, when failed to realize that Future Sight was targeted on her.
620614"The Battle Finale of Legend!"  (Dialga and Palkia! The Final Battle!!)
"Diaruga to Parukia! Saigo no Tatakai!!" (ディアルガとパルキア！最後の戦い！！)		November 12, 2009April 10, 2010
As Team Galactic's plan reaches its final stages, Ash, Brock and Dawn along with Cynthia, the Sinnoh Champion race against time to stop Cyrus from carrying out his plan of creating a new world. Will they succeed or will the Sinnoh region as well as the entire Pokémon world fall victim to Cyrus's mad plans?
621615"The Treasure Is All Mine!"  (Full of Danger! Kojirō's Treasure Chest!!)
"Kiken ga Ippai! Kojirō no Takarabako!!" (危険がいっぱい！コジロウの宝箱！！)		November 26, 2009April 17, 2010
Ash and his friends continue their way to Asatsuki Town for Dawn's next contest when Ash happens upon a treasure chest. However its contents prove surprising to James as he is forced to face his privileged past, his faithful childhood companion and his fiancée!
622616"Mastering Current Events!"  (The Air Battle Master Appears! Glion vs. Hassam!!)
"Ea Batoru Masutā Tōjō! Guraion Tai Hassamu!!" (エアバトルマスター登場！グライオンVSハッサム！！)		December 3, 2009April 24, 2010
While on the way to Sunyshore City, Ash and his friends meet a gentleman who claims to be the master of air battles. Hoping to improve his Gliscor's flying, Ash decides to have a battle with him and his Scizor, and the results may be more than he expected... Gliscor learns Giga Impact but Ash decides to leave it with the air battle master to train.
623617"Double-Time Battle Training!"  (Double Battle! Mammoo and Hinoarashi!!)
"Daburu Batoru! Manmū to Hinoarashi!!" (ダブルバトル！マンムーとヒノアラシ！！)		December 10, 2009May 1, 2010
Ash, Dawn and Brock meet Zoey and Candice after Zoey's contest win and Dawn is trying to make new sequence and Zoey asks Dawn to battle her in a double battle and Zoey choose her newly captured Kirlia and Leafeon and Dawn chooses Cyndaquil and Mamoswine and makes her new move called 'Flame Ice'. On TV, Paul is revealed to have obtained the Mine Badge, also meaning he had obtained all the 8 badges necessary in order to compete in the Sinnoh League.
624618"A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!"  (Fukamaru and Draco Meteor!!)
"Fukamaru to Ryūseigun!!" (フカマルとりゅうせいぐん！！)		December 17, 2009May 8, 2010
As our heroes continue toward Daybreak Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, they lose their sense of direction in a large forest. Peering into the sky, all of a sudden they see what turns out to be a move called Draco Meteor. The move comes from an Altaria, a Pokémon under the tutelage of an elderly woman who calls herself Grandma Wilma. The team asks if they can watch Grandma Wilma's coaching session with Altaria. Then the whole group is approached by a feisty Gible, which Grandma Wilma says lives in the forest. Gible wants to be able to use Draco Meteor, too, but can't seem to pull it off!
625619"Gotta Get a Gible!"  (Fukamaru! I Got It!!)
"Fukamaru! Getto da ze!!" (フカマル！ゲットだぜ！！)		December 24, 2009May 15, 2010
After helping Gible train and learn the move Draco Meteor, Gible follows Ash and his friends. Barry shows up and tries to catch Gible, but it chooses Ash as its trainer. Barry then has a battle and wins against Ash and his Gible.

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (Season 13; 2010)

EP# English title
Japanese title		 Air date
J# E# Japan United States
626620"Regaining the Home Advantage!"  (Loud Roar! Jibacoil vs. Metagross!!)
"Bakusō! Jibakoiru Tai Metagurosu!!" (爆走！ジバコイルVSメタグロス！！)		January 7, 2010June 5, 2010[lower-alpha 22]
As Ash and his friends continue their journey to Sunyshore City, they are attacked by a wild Magnezone. As they reach a near-by town, they are informed by Officer Jenny that Magnezone and wild Metagross has suddenly appeared and is wreaking havoc throughout the town. As the group lead the Steel-types to the mountains using their Electric attacks, they meets up with Crispin, a mountain guard. Then Crispin informs them that Magnezone and Metagross normally battle with each other on a regular basis to release the magnetism that builds up in their bodies, due to the strong magnetic forces emitted from the mountains. Recently, their battle arena (a deep crater) has become filled with water. Ash and co., Officer Jenny and Crispin have to find out why the crater is full of water, and a way to drain it, so Magnezone and Metagross can battle in peace away from the city.
627621"Short and to the Punch!"  (Roaring Freezing Punch! Buoysel vs. Barrierd!!)
"Unare Reitō Panchi! Buizeru Tai Bariyādo!!" (唸れれいとうパンチ！ブイゼルVSバリヤード！！)		January 14, 2010June 12, 2010
After yet another failed attempt to master Draco Meteor, Ash's Gible falls into a lake and has to be saved by Buizel. After the successful rescue, Ash and Buizel are suddenly challenged to a battle by a Black Belt Trainer called Clayton against his Mr. Mime. Ash and Buizel naturally agree, however it soon emerges that this Mr. Mime is a powerful battler and Buizel is easily defeated. Determined to defeat this skilled Trainer and his Pokémon, Ash and Buizel combine their fighting spirits and train hard for the rematch. Ash wins the rematch, and Buizel learns Ice Punch in the process.
628622"A Marathon Rivalry!"  (Get Fired Up, Kabigon! The Pokéthlon King!!)
"Moe yo Kabigon! Pokesuron no Ōja!!" (燃えよカビゴン！ポケスロンの王者！！)		January 21, 2010June 19, 2010
Ash and co. meet a man called Daniel, with a Snorlax who wishes to be the best at Pokéthlon. Ash competes with him and try to gain the title of Pokéthlon King.
629623"Yes, in Dee Dee It's Dawn!"  (Begin! Pokémon Contest – Asatsuki Tournament!!)
"Kaimaku! Pokemon Kontesuto, Asatsuki Taikai!!" (開幕！ポケモンコンテスト・アサツキ大会！！)		January 28, 2010June 26, 2010
The gang finally reach Daybreak Town in time for Dawn's next Contest, after her last two Contest losses, she is eager to win her fifth and final ribbon. While there, she meets Ursula again who shows off her new Minun and Plusle which brings up very uncomfortable memories for Dawn.
630624"Playing the Performance Encore!"  (Double Battle! Vs. Purasuru & Minun!!)
"Daburu Batoru! Tai Purasuru, Mainan!!" (ダブルバトル！VSプラスル・マイナン！！)		February 4, 2010July 3, 2010
Dawn is quickly making her way to the finals, but Ursula is too. Their opponents one by one are being eliminated and the finals remain. Soon the finals pit Dawn and Ursula against each other. Dawn gets off to a good start with good combinations but Ursula's Pokémon have been well trained and prepared as Dawn's every moves are blocked. Eventually Dawn is able to make a comeback and finally earns her 5th ribbon. She is now confident to face many other coordinators that are participating in the Grand Festival, held by Lake Valor. Now, they must journey to Sunyshore City Gym, to face Volkner and to claim Ash's eight badge.
631625"Fighting Ire with Fire!"  (Explosive Evolution! Goukazaru!!)
"Baku Shinka! Gōkazaru!!" (爆進化！ゴウカザル!!)		February 11, 2010July 10, 2010
With the contest over, Ash and friends head over to Sunyshore City. However, Ash's two rivals, Paul and Barry show up. During their meet, they understand through TV that there are only seven ribbons left (Also meaning that Jessie and Ursula needs to hurry to earn their respective remaining two and one ribbons to get qualified for the Sinnoh Grand Festival). Later Barry asks Paul for a battle in which he refuses. Instead, he and Ash have a battle, with Empoleon vs. Monferno. Monferno was struck by a Hydro Cannon which cause a rampage because its special ability Blaze, was activated, but when Team Rocket snatch Pikachu, Piplup, and Barry's Empoleon. Monferno finally controls his rampage at the last minute and evolves into Infernape.
632626"Piplup, Up and Away!"  (Pochama Goes Astray!)
"Potchama Hagureru!" (ポッチャマはぐれる！)		February 18, 2010July 17, 2010
Ash brings out his Gible to train its Draco Meteor. Every attempt by Gible falsely hits Piplup. Piplup becomes really angry and imagines how everyone will punish Gible and comfort him. Instead, Nobody is angry at Gible and don't consider Piplup's feelings. Devasted, Piplup decides to leave the group and return to Professor Rowan. Using this opportunity, Jessie and James plan to use Piplup to get Pikachu. In the end, everyone aplogozies to Piplup, so it joins the group again. Piplup also learns Hydro Pump in this episode.
633627"Flint Sparks the Fire!"  (Elite Four Ōba and Gym Leader - Denji!)
"Shitennō Ōba to Jimu Rīdā, Denji!" (四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！)		February 25, 2010July 24, 2010
Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Sunyshore City where Ash is more eager than ever to battle for the final badge he needs to qualify for the Sinnoh League. The group immediately heads to the Gym, but are greeted by an unbelievable sight; a huge pile of badges is placed in front of the Gym so anyone can get one without battling. Ash, who believes that winning them with effort is what makes badges significant, is furious. He persistently tries to enter the Gym, but the high-tech Gym has a prepared machine which manages to capture him. Just then, a spark of light flashes and an Infernape appears, saving Ash from his troubling situation. It emerges that Infernape's trainer is none other than Flint, a member of the Elite Four who specializes in Fire-type Pokémon. Ash and co. soon discover that Volkner, Sunyshore's Gym Leader, is no longer interested in battling. Flint and Ash decide to battle each other to lift his spirits. Ash loses against Flint's Infernape, but is successful in motivating Volkner.
634628"The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!"  (Liftoff! Nagisa Tower!!)
"Hasshin! Nagisa Tawā!!" (発進！ナギサタワー！！)		March 4, 2010July 31, 2010
With Ash's Battling Style motivating Volkner, they are ready to battle but their battle is interrupted by Power-Cut which is unusual in Sunyshore City as they have a well designed Power Tower; As they try to figure out what happened, the tower was launched up by Team Rocket. While Ash is battling Team Rocket, Grotle evolves into Torterra and learns Leaf Storm before blasting Team Rocket away. With Sunyshore Gym under repair Ash and Co. head towards Lake Valor.
635629"Teaching the Student Teacher"  (The Pokémon School at the Seaside!)
"Umibe no Pokemon Sukūru!" (海辺のポケモンスクール！)		March 11, 2010August 7, 2010
With Ash's final gym match delayed, Ash and co. head towards Lake Valor for the Grand Festival. They meet up with Dawn's mother, who asks them to help out at a school. Meanwhile, Jessie wins her fourth Ribbon at the Tonarino Town Contest.
636630"Keeping in Top Forme!"  (Fly Shaymin! Towards the Far Side of the Sky!!)
"Tobe Sheimi! Sora no Kanata e!!" (飛べシェイミ！空の彼方へ！！)		March 18, 2010August 14, 2010
Ash and company meet Marley, a young woman protecting a Shaymin sought by Team Rocket. They decide to help Marley search for the Gracidea flower needed for Shaymin's transformation to Sky Form, so that it can be set free safely.
637631"Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!"  (Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!)
"Pokemon Renjā! Hīdoran Kyūshutsu Sakusen!!" (ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！)		March 18, 2010October 16, 2010
Pokémon Ranger Ben meets the group while pursuing a wild Heatran, which has gone on a rampage. Team Rocket obtain Ben's Capture Styler and attempt to use it to capture Heatran for themselves.
638632"An Elite Coverup!"  (Elite Four Kikuno! Kabarudon vs. Dodaitose!!)
"Shitennō Kikuno! Kabarudon Tai Dodaitosu!!" (四天王キクノ！カバルドンVSドダイトス！！)		April 1, 2010August 21, 2010
Ash and his friends meet elite four member Bertha whom specializes in ground Pokémon. Team Rocket as always tries to steal others Pokémon, this time from a young boy. Ash and team along with Bertha stops them. And as always Ash is eager to battle her, and chooses Torterra against Bertha's Hippowdon, but quickly loses the battle.
639633"Dawn of a Royal Day!"  (Togekiss Dance! The Princess's Pokémon Contest!!)
"Togekissu Mau! Ōjosama no Pokemon Kontesuto!!" (トゲキッス舞う！王女さまのポケモンコンテスト！！)		April 1, 2010August 28, 2010
Ash, Dawn, and Brock on their way to Lake Valor enter Araroot Town where a Pokémon Contest is about to start. They meet a Princess name Salvia and she wants to participate in the Araroot contest, so Dawn and the princess trade spots. Jessilina (Jessie) battles Princess Salvia. Salvia wins the ribbon, but gives it to Jessie for her efforts. Thus Jessie earns her fifth ribbon and qualifies for the Grand Festival, and Princess Salvia gave Togekiss to Dawn.
640634"With the Easiest of Grace!"  (Togekiss! The Magnificent Battle!!)
"Togekissu! Kareinaru Batoru!!" (トゲキッス！華麗なるバトル！！)		April 15, 2010September 4, 2010
As the Team heads through the plains, its time for Dawn's practice with Togekiss for the Grand Festival. Togekiss is very much excited to show its elegance, but tries to showcase its look by taking hits of Gible's Attacks. Dawn tries to make Togekiss understand the battle styles with magnificent looks. The situation worsens when Team Rocket shows up, planning to steal Togekiss.
641635"Dealing with a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!"  (Metamon – Transformation Battle! Which One is the Real One!?)
"Metamon Henshin Batoru! Honmono wa Dotchi~nyo!?" (メタモン・へんしんバトル！本物はドッチ～ニョ！？)		April 22, 2010September 11, 2010
Ash and friends meet up with a trainer with two Dittos — one is normal, the other one is shiny — who asks Ash to battle her. Without much of Pokémon knowledge she makes the wrong choice of Pokémon in Ditto's transformation, Ash's Infernape beats her Ditto which transforms to Infernape, and Ash's Pikachu beats her other Ditto which transforms to Piplup and Pikachu. Brock helps her about the Ditto's transformation and knowledge on other Pokémon. Finally the team arrives in Lake Valor for the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
642636"Last Call, First Round!"  (Grand Festival! The Art of Flame and Ice!!)
"Gurando Fesutibaru Kaimaku! Honō to Kōri no Āto!!" (グランドフェスティバル開幕！炎と氷のアート！！)		April 29, 2010September 18, 2010
The team enters the Grand Festival where Dawn meets Nando, Kenny, Ursula, Zoey and Jessilina, who are also competing in the Grand Festival. All of them were interviewed by Rhonda. Finally the day of Grand Festival begins. All the co-ordinators start-off against each other in the Appeal Round. During the First Round, Ursula uses two Eevees which have evolved into Flareon and Vaporeon, Nando uses Altaria and Kricketot, Zoey uses Gastrodon and Lumineon, Jessilina uses Seviper and Yanmega, Kenny uses Empoleon and Floatzel and the Festival continues with others. Kenny's performance is flawed when his Empoleon's Flash Cannon hits Floatzel's Whirlpool which knocks Floatzel down. At the end of the day, the results are announced except Kenny's. Dawn's rivals, including herself, makes it to the Battle Round. Kenny leaves Lake Valor to train even harder with his Pokémon.
643637"Opposites Interact!"  (Mammoo, Pachirisu! The Ice Chandelier is Chosen!!)
"Manmū, Pachirisu! Kimero Kōri no Shanderia!!" (マンムー、パチリス！決めろ氷のシャンデリア！！)		May 6, 2010September 25, 2010
The first contest battle begins between Ursula and Dawn. Ursula uses Gabite and Flareon. When Ursula is on the way to win, Dawn uses a Ice Chandelier combination, With only 7 seconds remaining, Dawn tells her Pokémon make the combination again and beat both Gabite and Flareon. Dawn makes it to the Top 16. At the end of the day, Zoey, Jessilina and Nando also move onto Top 16 in the Grand Festival.
644638"Coming Full Festival Circle!"  (The Semi-Finals! Who is Heading to the Finals!?)
"Semifainaru! Kesshō e Susumu no wa!?" (セミファイナル！決勝へ進むのは！？)		May 13, 2010October 2, 2010
Dawn, Zoey, Jessilina and Nando are in the Top 4. The first battle for the day is Nando's Lopunny and Kricketune against Zoey's Leafeon and Mismagius. The second battle is Dawn versus Jessilina's Carnivine and Seviper. In the end of the battles the two co-ordinators who are in the Grand Festival finals are Dawn and Zoey.
645639"A Grand Fight for Winning!"  (Conclusive Rival Showdown! Hikari vs. Nozomi!!)
"Ketchaku Raibaru Taiketsu! Hikari Tai Nozomi!!" (決着ライバル対決！ヒカリVSノゾミ！！)		May 20, 2010October 9, 2010
In the final round of the Grand Festival, Dawn and Zoey battle. Zoey uses Glameow and Gallade, Dawn uses Piplup and Togekiss. During the battle Zoey uses Dawn's combinations to make her Pokémon powerful and beautiful. In the last seconds they both make a combination with their Pokémon. With a blinding light, the two combination attacks collide which causes a gigantic explosion that sends a strong gust of wind. Then they announce the winner who turns out to be not Dawn, but Zoey just by the smallest amount of points. Zoey then hugs Glameow and Gallade. After the Grand Festival, Nurse Joy tells Ash that Volkner is back and ready for a battle with him.
646640"For the Love of Meowth!"  (Goodbye Team Rocket! Love of Nyarth!?)
"Sayonara Roketto-dan! Nyāsu no Koi!?" (さよならロケット団！ニャースの恋！？)		May 27, 2010October 23, 2010
With the Grand Festival over, Ash and friends begin to head back to Sunyshore City for Ash's final Gym battle with Volkner. As usual, Team Rocket pursues them. But when Meowth falls in love with a Trainer's Glameow and decides to leave Team Rocket, Jessie and James enlist the help of Ash and friends to get Meowth back.
647641"The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!"  (Electric Shock Battle! The Final Badge!!)
"Dengeki Batoru! Saigo no Bajji!!" (電撃バトル！最後のバッジ！！)		June 3, 2010October 30, 2010
Ash battles Volkner for his last gym badge. Ash uses Torterra first, but it loses to Volkner's Electivire. Pikachu then defeats it. Next is Jolteon and Infernape and Infernape wins. Luxray is Volkner's last Pokémon and Ash sends out Pikachu again, but it loses. Infernape is Ash's final hope, but it gets hit one time after another. Being hurt badly Infernape's Blaze is then activated, but with Ash's friendship and trust on Infernape, it is able control it now. With one-after-another powerful attacks, Infernape keeps weakening Luxray. With a final powerful Flame Wheel attack Infernape beats Luxray giving Ash his 8th and final badge and enters the Sinnoh League.
648642"Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!"  (Satoshi vs. Kengo! Respective Departure!!)
"Satoshi Tai Kengo! Sorezore no Funade!!" (サトシVSケンゴ！それぞれの船出！！)		June 10, 2010November 6, 2010
Having earned his final badge, it is time for Ash to head off to the Sinnoh League. However, as they leave Sunnyshore City, Ash & Co. meet both Dawn's rival, Kenny and their old friend Jasmine, the gym leader of Olivine City in Johto. Kenny eagerly challenges Ash to a battle to which Ash accepts with the stipulation that should Kenny win Dawn would agree to accompany him on a journey, just the two of them. In addition to that, Jasmine and Flint also have a training battle. Kenny wins his battle with Ash, but despite the outcome Dawn turns down his offer and decides to follow a separate path after traveling with Ash to the Sinnoh League.
649643"Bucking the Treasure Trend!"  (Treasure Hunter – Baku and Yajilon!)
"Torejā Hantā – Baku to Yajiron!" (トレジャーハンター・バクとヤジロン！)		June 17, 2010November 13, 2010
On their way to the Sinnoh League, Ash & Co. meet up with Flint's brother, Buck. Buck is a treasure hunter and is eager to find treasure on a nearby island. Buck requests the assistance of Ash & Co. in finding this treasure. However, Team Rocket also overhear this information and decide to get the treasure for themselves. Buck and co. find a ruin and a Claydol is guarding it. Buck catches the Claydol and the treasure turns out to be vases and other stuff.
650644"An Old Family Blend!"  (Eve of Fierce Battle! The Great Gathering of Satoshi's Pokémon!!)
"Nessen Zen'ya! Satoshi no Pokemon Daishūgō!!" (熱戦前夜！サトシのポケモン大集合！！)		June 24, 2010November 20, 2010
It's almost time for the Sinnoh League, and in training, Ash has decided to get all of his Reserved Pokémon together for some training and to decide who to use in the upcoming Sinnoh League. However, when they arrive in Sinnoh, they all get out of their Poké Balls and are playing about nearby. To top it off, Team Rocket arrives with a dastardly scheme to capture all of Ash's Pokémon. But the Poké Balls get separated from Team Rocket when they're hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt again, so Ash and co. searches and finds Totodile, Corphish, Snorlax and Bayleef. Cyndaquil is left, but Team Rocket finds it first. It then uses its new move Flame Wheel to crash into a tree and set it on fire. Ash and the others see the smoke and find it. They then destroy the machine but it fixes itself, and Team Rocket goes after Cyndaquil again. Just as they reach for it, Cyndaquil glows and evolves into Quilava and learns Eruption to blast off Team Rocket. They then celebrate. After that, Glalie, Torkoal, Noctowl, Donphan and Muk show up so Ash can start his training session. At the Sinnoh League, he sees that his rivals Barry, Conway, Nando, and Paul are all there. At last, the Sinnoh League Tournament starts and Ash's first opponent will be Nando. Who will win?
651645"League Unleashed!"  (Begin! Sinnoh League – Suzuran Tournament!!)
"Kaimaku! Shin'ō Rīgu – Suzuran Taikai!!" (開幕！シンオウリーグ・スズラン大会！！)		July 1, 2010November 27, 2010
Finally, it's time for the Sinnoh League. And Ash soon discovers that his preliminary battle in the First Round is against Nando – the Pokémon minstrel and the first trainer he befriended in Sinnoh. Ash decides to use his Quilava, Heracross and Staraptor, as Nando sends out Roserade, Kricketune and Armaldo. At first Nando takes the initiative, but later Ash grasps the situation gradually, by understanding Nando's style and rhythm. During the battle, Ash's Staraptor battled Nando's Roserade. After a few problems, Staraptor defeats Roserade, but quickly defeated by his Armaldo. Quilava learns Aerial Ace and ends up fainting in a tie with Armaldo. Using Heracross against Nando's Kricketune, Ash defeats Nando, and moves on to his next match in the Second Round. Meanwhile, Barry, Conway and Paul also make it through the preliminaries. Meanwhile, talks of an incredibly powerful trainer with a Darkrai begin to stir up.
652646"Casting a Paul on Barry!"  (The Third-Round Battle of Sinnoh League! Shinji Against Jun!!)
"Shin'ō Rīgu San Kaisen! Shinji Tai Jun!!" (シンオウリーグ三回戦！シンジ対ジュン！！)		July 15, 2010December 4, 2010
After Ash defeats his opponent in round 2, Paul, Barry, Conway also move to round 3. Ash discovers that his next opponent is Conway and that the upcoming battle is between Paul and Barry. Doing some research on their opponents, Ash, Barry and Paul each learn something about their opponents while Conway learns more about Tobias, who apparently managed to win all of his badges with just nothing but his Darkrai. When the battle between Barry and Paul begins Paul's sends out his Magmortar, who easily defeats Barry's Skarmory after it using Spikes and because of Magmortar's power packed Flamethrower. Next, Barry send out Empoleon and Paul recalls it because of Magmortar suffer damage to Empoleon's strong Hydro Cannon. Then, after a close battle, Paul's Ursaring defeats Barry's Hitmonlee, even though Hitmonlee got a powerful Blaze Kick, but Paul recalls Ursaring because of Empoleon seem to be to tough and sends out Electivire. After a fierce battle between Paul's Electivire and Empoleon with its special ability Torrent, which increases the strength of Water type moves when it has taken severe damage, but ends up fainting to Paul's Electivire, and so Barry is eliminated.
653647"Working on a Right Move!!"  (Trick Room of Terror! Satoshi Against Kouhei!!)
"Kyōfu no Torikku Rūmu! Satoshi Tai Kōhei!!" (恐怖のトリックルーム！サトシ対コウヘイ！！)		July 22, 2010December 11, 2010
The next battle is between Ash and Conway. Ash's Infernape learns Flare Blitz and Gible masters Draco Meteor. Ash faces Conway with Noctowl, Gible and Donphan. Ash knocks out Conway's Shuckle with Gible and Lickilicky with Noctowl, but Conway's Dusknoir knocks out Noctowl and Donphan because of a move called Trick Room. With Gible and Dusknoir taken a lot of damage each, it looks as though neither side has the clear advantage until Gible bites through Dusknoir's Shadow Punch, unleashes Draco Meteor again, and knocks out Dusknoir with a well-aimed Dragon Pulse. Ash moves on, and enters in the Top 8 champions along with Paul, and Tobias. For the quarter-finals, Ash discovers that he will be battling Paul. Ash's Gliscor returns.
654648"Familiarity Breeds Strategy!"  (Rival Decisive Battle! Satoshi Against Shinji!!)
"Raibaru Kessen! Satoshi Tai Shinji!!" (ライバル決戦！サトシ対シンジ！！)		August 5, 2010December 18, 2010
Ash and Paul are about to start their full battle and Ash decides to stick with the same team he had against Paul during there full battle at Lake Acuity. Paul chooses Aggron and Ash chooses Pikachu. After a fierce battle, Ash recalls Pikachu for Infernape who beats Aggron with a fast Mach Punch. Paul's next Pokémon is Gastrodon and Ash recalls Infernape for Staraptor. Staraptor hits Gastrodon with a Quick Attack. Paul surprises everyone by making Gastrodon do the Counter Shield with Muddy Water. Staraptor tries to hit Gastrodon with Aerial Ace but Gastrodon dodges it and hits Staraptor with a Body Slam. Gastrodon used Water Pulse and shot it up in the air to gain power when it hit Staraptor. Luckily it got out by using Close Combat on the floor. Ash recalls Staraptor because it took damage from Gastrodon's Ice Beam. Ash sends out Buizel and by taking Gastrodon's Ice Beam it did the Ice-Aqua Jet to Gastrodon. Gastrodon tries to hit Buizel with a Body Slam, but Buizel finishes Gastrodon with a powerful Ice Punch. Paul's next Pokémon is Drapion. It used Pin Missile on Buizel but Buizel managed to block it with its Counter Shield. Drapion then used Cross Poison, but Buizel dodged it and did Sonicboom at Drapion's back. However, Drapion blocked it with its tail, and Drapion caught Buizel with its tail. Even though Ash is in the lead, Paul's Counter Attack has begun. Who will win?
655649"A Real Rival Rouser!"  (Intense Fighting Full Battle! Satoshi Against Shinji!!)
"Gekitō Furu Batoru! Satoshi Tai Shinji!!" (激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！)		August 12, 2010January 8, 2011
Ash and Paul continue their full battle. Drapion managed to defeat both Buizel and Staraptor. Ash sends out Torterra and it did some damage to Drapion utilizing Energy Ball, Leaf Storm, and Rock Climb. But Drapion still manage to defeat Torterra even at a disadvantage. Paul recalls Drapion and send out Ninjask. Ash sends out Gliscor. After a tough battle, Ash recalls Gliscor for Infernape. It used Flare Blitz on the underground to get rid of Toxic Spikes. Infernape finished Ninjask with a powerful Mach Punch. Paul's next Pokémon was Froslass and Ash recalls Infernape for Pikachu. After a tough battle, Pikachu beat Froslass with Volt Tackle. Paul send out Drapion and Ash recalls Pikachu for Gliscor. Both Ash and Paul are ready to battle to their fullest. However, Who will win?
656650"Battling a Thaw in Relations!"  (Conclusive Rival Battle! Satoshi Against Shinji!!)
"Ketchaku Raibaru Batoru! Satoshi Tai Shinji!!" (決着ライバルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！)		August 19, 2010January 15, 2011
Gliscor manages to strike down with X-Scissor, but Drapion hits Gliscor with Pin Missile multiple times. Then, Gliscor dodges Cross Poison and burns Drapion with Fire Fang, finally defeating Drapion and leaving Paul with Electivire. Electivire uses Thunder on the ground and chunks of earth hit Gliscor, defeating him. Then, due to Electivire's immunity to Electric-type attacks, Pikachu falls in battle and is replaced by Infernape. Infernape and Electivire are at powerful clashes of ThunderPunch with Mach Punch, and Flamethrower and Thunder. Then, when Electivire grabs Infernape's arm, he inflicted a powerful Thunder attack, but is at a disadvantage when Blaze is activated. Electivire charges with a powerful ThunderPunch at Infernape, but more powerful, Infernape charges with Blaze at Electivire. Both Pokémon charge at each other and with a powerful crash, cause a big explosion and Electivire ultimately falls to Infernape due to the impact. Ash wins over Paul, and moves ahead, onto the semi-finals and enters in the Top 4 champions of the Sinnoh League. Paul tells Ash that he is going to see Pyramid King Brandon and ask for a rematch, and they both agree to eventually battle again one day, with the hatred between them turning to friendship. Champion Cynthia says that, both Ash and Paul will be champions (like her) someday, and that she awaits that day. Ash's next opponent is revealed to be Tobias (the trainer with Darkrai). Will Ash manage to reach the finals?
657651"The Semi-Final Frontier"  (Sinnoh League Semi-Final! Darkrai Appears!!)
"Shin'ō Rīgu Junkesshō! Dākurai Tōjō!!" (シンオウリーグ準決勝！ダークライ登場！！)		August 26, 2010January 22, 2011
After his big victory over Paul, Ash discovers that his next match is against the strongest contender in the entire Sinnoh League, Tobias, who has easily won every battle, to reach the semifinals using only his Darkrai. Darkrai is able to easily take out Ash's Heracross, Torkoal and Gible using its Dark Void, Ice Beam, Dream Eater and Dark Pulse attacks. Ash brings out Sceptile, which manages to defeat Darkrai using Leaf Blade. This becomes the very first time for Tobias to have lost a single Pokémon, up to the semifinals in the Sinnoh League. Tobias surprises everyone with his second Pokémon, Latios. Latios defeats Sceptile with Giga Impact. Ash sends out Swellow. After a brief battle, Swellow is also defeated by Latios's Luster Purge. Ash's final Pokémon is Pikachu. After a long battle, both Pikachu and Latios are declared unable to battle. With all 6 of his Pokémon eliminated, and being able to defeat only 2 of Tobias's Pokémon, Ash loses the battle. Tobias wins the final battle, with just Darkrai, and wins the Sinnoh League.
658652"The Brockster Is In!"  (Pokémon Doctor – Takeshi!)
"Pokemon Dokutā – Takeshi!" (ポケモンドクター・タケシ！)		September 2, 2010January 29, 2011
On their way back to Twinleaf Town, Ash, Dawn, and Brock are to part ways soon. Meanwhile, being on a ship, Team Rocket, in a submarine enrage a group of Tentacruel. Team Rocket manages to come on the ship, which Ash, Brock, and Dawn are on. Due to this, before calming down, the Tentacruel badly poison 7 Pokémon on board. Nurse Joy was too far from the ship to be able to reach in time and help the sick Pokémon. With her not there, Brock tries to save them. Despite Team Rocket leaving only one Pecha Berry and with no poisoning antidotes, Brock, Ash, and Dawn don't give up. Asking other passengers on the ship, they are able to find 2 more Pecha Berries, some Heal Powder and a Lava Cookie is also given to them by an old female passenger. Brock makes medicine with the ingredients for the sick Pokémon. 6 of the Pokémon begin healing, but Pichu being harshly affected by the poison of the Tentacruel, the medicine is not able to help it heal. Brock makes an energy drink with some Oran and Durin Berries, but Pichu, although very sick, denies to take the drink. Happiny, not able to see Pichu suffering, evolves into Chansey and using the move Softboiled on Pichu, begins healing it. All the 7 Pokémon are eventually cured of their poisoning. When Nurse Joy reaches the ship, she tells Brock he can become a great Pokémon Doctor, if he wants to. Hearing this, Brock decides to change his goals and goes for his new dream, becoming a Pokémon doctor.
659653"Memories Are Made of Bliss!"  (Memories Are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!)
"Omoide wa Pāru! Yūjō wa Daiyamondo!!" (思い出はパール！友情はダイヤモンド！！)		September 9, 2010February 5, 2011
The gang go their separate ways, but this proves to be too much for Piplup, so it runs away. Their Pokémon find Piplup, Team Rocket catches them. Ash and his team saves the Pokémon, making Team Rocket blasting off again. Dawn confronts Piplup and tells it that they have to depart and the team sees a battle between Cynthia and Flint, and Cynthia wins the battle. Ash decides to continue his journey to become a Pokémon master, Brock wants to be Pokémon doctor, and Dawn wants to be a top Pokémon coordinator. At the pier, Ash and Dawn exchange, their final high five and Ash, Brock, and Pikachu say goodbye to Dawn and Piplup. As the ship departs, Ash yells out to cheer Dawn. Ash and Brock set off to Kanto and say goodbye to each other, with Brock turning towards Pewter City, and Ash and Pikachu returning to Pallet Town. They run the rest of the road, and at a new sunrise, bring their Sinnoh journey to an end and bringing up a new adventure in Unova.

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Notes

  1. ↑ Ash is voiced in English by Veronica Taylor for the first eight seasons and Sarah Natochenny from season 9 onwards. His voice actor in Japanese is Rica Matsumoto.
  2. ↑ This episode was shown as a "sneak preview" episode in the United States on September 7, 1998, a day before the series' premiere.
  3. ↑ This episode was initially removed from rotation in the United States. It was later broadcast as a "lost episode".
  4. ↑ This episode was removed from rotation in the United States following the September 11 attacks.
  5. ↑ This episode was removed from rotation for a short period of time in the United States following the September 11 attacks.
  6. ↑ This episode was banned due to the excessive use of guns which subsequently caused continuity problems due to Ash capturing a herd of Tauros.
  7. ↑ This episode was banned due to the excessive use of guns which subsequently caused continuity problems due to Ash capturing a herd of Tauros.
  8. ↑ This episode was removed from rotation worldwide following the epilepsy epidemic it caused.
  9. ↑ This episode was removed from rotation
  10. 1 2 These episodes were aired together as part of an hour-long special to commemorate the return to broadcast after the "Dennō Senshi Porygon" incident.
  11. ↑ This is the final syndicated episode in the United States before a 3-month hiatus during the transfer to the Kids' WB block.
  12. 1 2 This episode was originally scheduled to air on the day of its respective Japanese holiday. However, due to the "Dennō Senshi Porygon" incident the episode's broadcast was pushed back too far. It was instead broadcast as an hour -long special with the other holiday-themed episode.
  13. 1 2 These episodes aired in Japan as an hour-long special.
  14. ↑ This episode caused a controversy in the United States and Japan due to the original depiction of the Pokémon Jynx.
  15. ↑ In the DVD box set for the season, this episode's title is given as "Hollywood Heartbreak".
  16. ↑ This episode was removed from rotation in international broadcasts due to the controversy over the depiction of the Pokémon Jynx, as well as allegations that the illness Brock contracts being similar to the SARS epidemic at the time.
  17. 1 2 These episodes were broadcast on Kids' WB on March 15, 2003, as part of a special sneak peek at the upcoming Advanced season. It was later redubbed and rebroadcast for inclusion during the standard broadcasts the following November.
  18. ↑ The characters Tabitha and Shelly were originally referred to as "Harland" and "Isabel", respectively. Their names were corrected in a following appearance.
  19. ↑ This episode was originally scheduled to air in Japan on November 4, 2004, but it was originally postponed due to the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake a week earlier. The episode was never aired in Japan or for international audiences.
  20. ↑ This episode was never broadcast in the United States.
  21. 1 2 These episodes were broadcast as part of an hour-long special.
  22. ↑ This episode was originally set to be broadcast on May 22, 2010, but was pushed back for unknown reasons.

References

    • "Pokémon – US official website".
    • "Pokémon – JP official website" (in Japanese).
    • "Pokémon anime website" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo.
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