Pokémon

Advanced Battle

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Ash earns his final two Badges and secures himself a spot in the Hoenn League Championships, while May comes dangerously close to not getting her final Ribbon—setting the stage for epic showdowns with both of her rivals in the Grand Festival. Ash meets two Trainers that become his own Hoenn rivals, facing off against both of them during the course of the tournament. Upon returning to Kanto and reuniting with old friends, Ash is recruited for a new challenge—the Battle Frontier!

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53 Episodes

Clamperl of Wisdom
E1
Clamperl of WisdomOur heroes reconnect with an unlucky Spoink, and it's still having trouble holding onto its pearl!
The Relicanth Really Can
E2
The Relicanth Really CanAsh and friends join a treasure hunter to explore the deep sea, but Team Rocket is right behind them!
The Evolutionary War
E3
The Evolutionary WarWhen a Gorebyss-versus-Huntail rivalry develops between two islands, our heroes must get to the bottom of it!
Training Wrecks
E4
Training WrecksThe residents of Muscle Island are dedicated to physical fitness-but can they keep up with Ash in a Pokémon battle?
Gaining Groudon (1)
E5
Gaining Groudon (1)After a rescue at sea, our heroes find themselves aboard Team Magma's submarine and learn more about the group's plan for world domination!
The Scuffle of Legends (2)
E6
The Scuffle of Legends (2)Team Aqua and Team Magma have awakened the ancient Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre! Can Ash and friends escape?
It's Still Rocket Roll to Me
E7
It's Still Rocket Roll to MeA Team Rocket strike on Mossdeep City drags our heroes-plus the city's twin Gym Leaders-into a space-shuttle scheme!
Solid As a Solrock
E8
Solid As a SolrockAsh takes on the Mossdeep Gym, going up against two Gym Leaders at once!
Vanity Affair
E9
Vanity AffairAfter winning his seventh Gym badge, Ash can't stop bragging about his battle skills...until he runs into a member of the Elite Four!
Where's Armaldo?
E10
Where's Armaldo?In an island nature preserve, Ash and friends come face to face with several Pokémon thought to be extinct!
A Cacturne for the Worse
E11
A Cacturne for the WorseMay competes in a Pokémon Contest, where another Coordinator tries to sabotage her performance!
Claydol Big and Tall
E12
Claydol Big and TallWhen our heroes discover an enormous Poké Ball on an island, Team Rocket's meddling unleashes an ancient destructive force!
Once in a Mawile
E13
Once in a MawileAsh and friends meet a talented Trainer who performs a ribbon dance with her Mawile...until Team Rocket gets in the way!
Beg, Burrow and Steal
E14
Beg, Burrow and StealTo help a local researcher, our heroes explore a massive underground labyrinth created by a group of Trapinch...and get into some trouble along the way!
Absol-ute Disaster
E15
Absol-ute DisasterAn Absol appears to warn a village of danger, but the villagers think it's the one causing the trouble! Can our heroes clear up this misunderstanding?
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt
E16
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It SnoruntWhen a mischievous Snorunt steals Ash's hard-earned Gym badges, Ash chases after it-right into a raging snowstorm!
Do I Hear a Ralts?
E17
Do I Hear a Ralts?Max finds an injured Ralts and tries to get it to a Pokémon Center, but its friends Gardevoir and Kirlia think our heroes are trying to steal it!
The Great Eight Fate! (1)
E18
The Great Eight Fate! (1)Ash gets ready for his final Gym battle in the Hoenn region: a Double Battle against Gym Leader Juan, who used to be a Pokémon Coordinator!
Eight Ain't Enough (2)
E19
Eight Ain't Enough (2)Ash and Juan battle it out in the Sootopolis Gym! Can Ash win his eighth Gym badge to qualify for the Hoenn League?
Showdown at Linoone!
E20
Showdown at Linoone!A Linoone steals May's Pokéballs.
Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?
E21
Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?When Team Rocket interrupts a practice battle between May and her rival Drew, our heroes and their Pokémon have to sort out a big mix-up!
Date Expectations
E22
Date ExpectationsOur heroes are delayed by a herd of Donphan on their way to Pacifidlog Town! Can May make it onto the ferry in time for her final Pokémon Contest?
Mean with Envy
E23
Mean with EnvyFinally in Pacifidlog Town, May prepares for the upcoming Contest, the one that will determine if she gets into the Grand Festival. When Skitty chases after an Aipom, May runs into Joshua & Erika, two Coordinators who are entering the Contest as well. May and Erika don't get off to a good start. At the contest May, Joshua, Erika, and the Jester (really Jessie in another disguise) all make it to the next round.
Pacifidlog Jam
E24
Pacifidlog JamMay competes against an unusual Meowth in the second round of the Pacifidlog Contest. Can she win the last ribbon she needs to qualify for the Grand Festival?
Berry, Berry Interesting
E25
Berry, Berry InterestingWhen our heroes stumble upon a wonderful berry harvest, May takes the opportunity to make some Pokéblocks for the Grand Festival, drawing the attention of a hungry Munchlax!
Less Is Morrison
E26
Less Is MorrisonAsh meets Morrison, another Trainer who's on his way to compete in the Hoenn League, and the two immediately become fierce rivals!
The Ribbon Cup Caper!
E27
The Ribbon Cup Caper!Aboard a luxury liner bound for Slateport City and the Grand Festival, our heroes must help Officer Jenny catch a master thief!
Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!
E28
Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!This is a clipshow Unaired outside of Japan of Satoshi's (Ash's) gym battles and Haruka's (May's) contest battles. The heroes are still on the boat looking towards the Grand Festival. Ash remembers all of his Hoenn Gym Battles with Roxanne, Norman, Brawly, Juan, Tate and Lisa, while May remembers her Contests with Drew, Grace, Kelly, Harley, Erica and Savannah.
Hi Ho Silver Wind!
E29
Hi Ho Silver Wind!On the first day of the Grand Festival, May runs into her deceitful rival Harley once more!
Deceit and Assist
E30
Deceit and AssistAsh meets a Coordinator whose ribbons have been stolen, and May listens to some bad advice before her first performance in the Grand Festival!
Rhapsody in Drew
E31
Rhapsody in DrewMay is up against Harley in the second round of the Grand Festival! Can she triumph over his treacherous tactics?
Island Time
E32
Island TimeWhen our heroes win free tickets to Ever Grande City for the Hoenn League Championships, they're delighted-until it becomes clear this is another of Team Rocket's schemes!
Like a Meowth to a Flame
E33
Like a Meowth to a FlameWhile training for the Hoenn League, Ash meets fellow Trainer Tyson and his Meowth in boots, and they discover that the ceremonial torch has been stolen!
Saved by the Beldum
E34
Saved by the BeldumMorrison finally shows up to register at the Hoenn League and the preliminaries get underway.
From Brags to Riches
E35
From Brags to RichesIn the qualifying rounds, Ash faces a serious challenge: he has to win three matches in a row, and each match is a Double Battle!
Shocks and Bonds
E36
Shocks and BondsAsh has made it through the qualifying rounds, but now he faces an impressive Trainer named Katie in a full battle, where both of them will use all six of their Pokémon!
A Judgment Brawl
E37
A Judgment BrawlAsh has fallen behind in his full battle against Katie! Can he recover and make it to the second round?
Choose It or Lose It!
E38
Choose It or Lose It!Ash faces his friend and rival Morrison in the second round of the Hoenn League!
At the End of the Fray
E39
At the End of the FrayAsh goes up against his rival Tyson in the quarterfinals of the Hoenn League!
The Scheme Team
E40
The Scheme TeamThe gang splits up and heads for their separate homes. While passing through Viridian City, Ash has a battle with Agatha, a member of the Elite Four. After the battle, an agent, named Scott, tells Ash about the Battle Frontier.
The Right Place and the Right Mime
E41
The Right Place and the Right MimeAsh 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 - including Ash's Phanpy - the group must fight against them to stop their plan from succeeding.
A Real Cleffa-Hanger
E42
A Real Cleffa-HangerOur heroes stop for a picnic at the base of Mt. Moon, where they encounter the rarely seen Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable!
Numero Uno Articuno
E43
Numero Uno ArticunoOn the way to Ash's first match at the Battle Frontier, our heroes see the Legendary Pokémon Articuno flying through a snowstorm!
The Symbol Life
E44
The Symbol LifeAsh calls in his old friend Charizard to help in his battle against Frontier Brain Noland and his friend Articuno!
Hooked on Onix
E45
Hooked on OnixProvoked by Team Rocket, hordes of Rock-type Pokémon attack our heroes on their way to the Battle Arena!
Rough, Tough Jigglypuff
E46
Rough, Tough JigglypuffAsh and friends fall into a trap set by a man who wants to catch a Jigglypuff for his daughter's birthday!
On Cloud Arcanine
E47
On Cloud ArcanineOn their way to the Battle Arena, Ash and friends stop by a cake shop, but the line for it is long. They see an Arcanine come running by, and May decides to catch it. However, Drew returns and he also wants to capture it.
Sitting Psyduck
E48
Sitting PsyduckOn their way to Saffron City, Ash and friends encounter a Psyduck that is running away from a Machop, Machoke, and Machamp. They fend off the Fighting Pokémon and decide to find its trainer, but Team Rocket has their eyes set on Psyduck too...
Hail to the Chef!
E49
Hail to the Chef!Our heroes and Team Rocket check out a new restaurant owned by two sisters who can't stop squabbling!
Caterpie's Big Dilemma
E50
Caterpie's Big DilemmaAfter a scientific experiment goes awry, Ash and friends try to track down a Caterpie that has grown to enormous proportions!
The Saffron Con
E51
The Saffron ConOur heroes are in Saffron City for May's first Pokémon Contest in the Kanto region-and her shady rival Harley is competing, too!
A Hurdle for Squirtle
E52
A Hurdle for SquirtleThe Saffron Pokémon Contest is under way! Can May win her first ribbon in the Kanto region?
Pasta La Vista!
E53
Pasta La Vista!Ash checks out the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City and ends up getting recruited as a new student!