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A shadow hovers over Ash, May, and friends as they continue their journey through the Hoenn region, and it’s not just that of Mt. Chimney—both Team Magma and Team Aqua put plans into action with our heroes caught in the middle! When not foiling evil schemes, Ash and May chase their personal goals, with Ash battling for three more Gym Badges and May winning her first three Contest Ribbons. The group also gains new Pokémon like Torkoal and Bulbasaur, but could they be too much to handle?
Where to Watch Pokémon • Advanced Challenge
52 Episodes
- ZigZag Zangoose!
E8ZigZag Zangoose!Ash and the gang head towards Fallarbor Town, when suddenly a Zangoose appears and seems to be vicious. They also see Nicolai wearing a Zangoose costume. He tries to capture it and succeeds. Since Team Rocket's Jesse owns a Seviper, they are both rivals in nature. Will Zangoose prevail over Seviper or will the tables be turned? - Pros and Con Artists (1)
E10Pros and Con Artists (1)The gang finally arrives in Fallarbor Town to begin the Pokemon Contest. While there, May meets a new coordinator named Grace as well as her Pokemon, Medicham. She also finds out that Drew is entering and sees that he has three ribbons. The next day the coordinators gather. What will be the outcome of the Fallarbor Town Pokemon Contest? - All Torkoal, No Play
E18All Torkoal, No PlayA wrong turn lands Ash and friends in a dangerous valley inhabited by territorial Magnemite, Magneton, and Steelix. Hesitant to retrace their steps, however, our heroes forge bravely on toward the next gym. Fortunately, a wild Torkoal caught in the same predicament aids them as they battle their way out of the valley. - Manectric Charge
E19Manectric ChargeOur heroes arrive back in Mauville City on their way towards Petalburg, and take a break at a local carnival. However, it's merely another trap set by Team Rocket, and it takes the return of Wattson and the evolution of his Electrike into Manetric to put a stop to it. The question is, after seeing what it can do, will Ash be able to defeat it in a rematch using his new Torkoal? - True Blue Swablu
E24True Blue SwabluAsh and friends discover a Swablu that had been injured and separated from its flock during a massive migration. Even after May nurses it back to health, however, it refuses to fly. These young Pokémon trainers and their Pokémon work together to help Swablu overcome its post-trauma lack of confidence, but little do they know Team Rocket have their own plans for the Pokémon. - Exploud and Clear
E26Exploud and ClearAsh is enjoying a friendly Pokémon battle with a trainer he chanced to meet on the road, when his opponent's Loudred evolves into an Exploud just as his Treecko evolves unexpectedly into a Grovyle. In a further coincidence, Ash and friends soon encounter yet another Exploud--but just in time to witness Team Rocket capturing it, by cheat, rather than Pokémon battle. - A Six Pack Attack!
E31A Six Pack Attack!Before leaving Petalburg City, Ash and friends decide to drop in on Professor Birch and catch up on old times. When they reach his laboratory, they find him on his way out to greet Professor Oak, who happens to in town for a meeting with his colleague. Ash and Brock accompany Birch, leaving only Max and May to guard the laboratory--a move they later regret, when Team Rocket swoops in and makes off with all the Pokémon being held for new trainers. - Me, Myself and Time
E36Me, Myself and TimeWhen a thick fog separates Ash from his traveling companions, he chances into a young Pokémon trainer and her Baltoy on their way to a set of ancient ruins that are said to house the most valuable treasure in the universe. Never one to turn his nose up at the possibility of adventure, Ash volunteers to guide the girl to a mysterious woman he had seen earlier and who, this girl believe, may know more about the ruins. - Pearls Are a Spoink's Best Friend
E39Pearls Are a Spoink's Best FriendAsh and friends chance into a Spoink that has lost the large pearl that usually adorns its head. The life force of these Pokémon, they learn, quickly dwindles when they're separated from their pearls. Anxious to save this unfortunate Pokémon before it's too late, they quickly set out in search of the pearl, mistakenly gathering numerous spherical baubles--and Pokémon--along the way. - A Shroomish Skirmish
E42A Shroomish SkirmishAsh and friends--with Team Rocket hot on their tail--wander into a wood known as the Shroomish Forest. Hungry and destitute as ever, Team Rocket quickly begin gorging themselves on the plentiful fruits they find there, against the protests of several Shroomish. When these Shroomish evolve into Breloom, however, they not only gain Team Rocket's attention, but threaten the balance of the entire forest with their ensuing rage. - Unfair-Weather Friends
E43Unfair-Weather FriendsA meteorological station is under attack by both Teams Aqua and Magma, who hope to capture the powerful Pokémon, Castform, which is able to control the weather at will. To make matters worse, when Ash and friends arrive at the station, they bring Team Rocket hot on their tail. Can a handful of young Pokémon trainers and this mysterious new Pokémon possibly prove to be a match for three powerful crime syndicates? - Lights, Camerupt, Action!
E46Lights, Camerupt, Action!As the heroes continue onwards, they encounter a man pushing his Camerupt. After helping the man, the heroes are told the man, named Elijah, goes around villages and shows movies. The heroes decide to accompany them, while Team Rocket plans on stealing his equipment. - Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry (1)
E50Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry (1)Ash and friends arrive in Lilycove City, where May quickly sets to studying the art of Pokéblock preparation under a local master, a craft said to be key to successful Pokémon coordinating. Meanwhile, Ash also prepares for his upcoming gym battle under the tutelage of a wizened instructor who promises to have Ash's Swellow performing a masterful Aerial Ace in no time at all. - Lessons in Lilycove (2)
E51Lessons in Lilycove (2)May recovers from an early fault in her performance, gaining a strong position in the Lilycove Pokémon Contest, falling--surprisingly--behind Jessie, whose Chimecho uses its universal appeal to win the judges over instantly. Jessie botches things soon enough, however, and in the final round May faces an apparent choice between victory and saving her opponent's Pokémon from injury.
