Episode list

Ash and company arrive at the gym, but the gym leader is out training on Iron Island. In the meantime, the town is suffering from nightmares and no one is getting any sleep.

As Ash continues training for his gym battle. Dawn tries to train with her newly evolved Piloswine, and learns that her Pokemon isn't as receptive as its non-evolved form.

Ash gets word that the gym leader has returned. Roark, the gym leader from Oreburg City has come to challenge his father, Byron the Canalave City gym leader. With Roark using Rampardos and Byron using Bastiodon, who will win the battle?

Ash has his long awaited Gym Battle with Byron.

As Ash and company are about to depart for Dawn's upcoming Contest, they find the boats are being blocked by a herd of Whalords. As they figure out what to do next, some Pokemon steal their food, Ash soon stumbles on the connect between the Whalords and the stray Pokemon.

As Ash and company are about to leave for Dawn's Contest Battle, they get a call from Barry. He tells them one of his Pokemon has gone wild, and other Pokemon on the Island are also going berserk. The adventurers head to Iron Island to help Barry figure out the mystery.

Ash and company continue their struggle to stop Team Galactic's latest scheme, which is somehow affecting steel type Pokemon. They learn this is just part of Team Galactic's overall plan.

Pikachu and Piplup get themselves stranded on an island where they discover a Corphish and several Mantykes taking care to a mysterious egg.

As Dawn prepares for the next contest, the adventurers try to spot a rare Phione. One Phione becomes attracted to one of Dawn's Pokemon.

Dawn enters the Chocovine town Pokemon contest and meets a tough trainer named Ursula. Will she win her 4th ribbon?

Team Rocket steals Officer Jenny's Chatot.

A Froslass holds Meowth and Piplup captive and will only release them when her friend, a Snowrunt is returned.

Meowth decides to leave Team Rocket to become a Noodle Chef, which prompts the other members to pursue their own goals.

Ash enters a Poke Ringer contest with Staravia. Paul also enters the competition.

Dawn encounters an Agron and become separated from Ash and Brock. When one of her Pokemon is injured fighting the Agron, she must use everything she's learned to heal her Pokemon

The friends travel toward Snowpoint City.

Ash and company encounter a Snover who longs for companionship.

Piplup seems to be worn out lately. They notice Piplup starts to glow. Everyone is excited by the prospect of Piplup evolving, except for Piplup.

Dawn enters the Sandlestraw contest.

Ash and Dawn enter a Pokemon Ping Pong Contest. After the contest, a trainer approaches Dawn and asks if he can train Ambipom for Ping Pong Contests.

The group encounters a Pokemon Trainer who doesn't appear to realize what Pokemon battles are about, and try to teach her what's really important.

Ash and company meet up with Zoey in Snowpoint City. The Gym Leader convinces Ash to teach a Pokemon class before their battle.

Ash finally arrives at Snowpoint Gym for his battle with Candice. This gym will be different from his previous gym challenges, with each trainer using 4 Pokémon each. Can Ash defeat Candice and win his seventh badge?

Following Ash's victory at the Snowpoint City Gym against the Gym Leader Candice, who should appear out of nowhere but Ash's rival Paul! Asking for a Battle with Candice as well, Paul is told he'll have to wait until the following day. But suddenly Paul's brother Reggie appears, and also - none other than the Kanto Frontier Brain from the Battle Pyramid, Brandon! Knowing that the only challenge Reggie ever made in his career as a Trainer that wasn't successful was when he challenged Brandon, Paul immediately challenges Brandon on the spot, vowing to beat him and accomplish what his brother couldn't. A 6 on 6 Battle ensues, but Brandon and his Pokémon prove far too powerful, and as Paul gets more and more angry, Brandon defeats him and advising him to come and Battle him again when his temper and emotions are more in check. As Zoey and Candice take leave of our Heroes, Reggie suggests Ash and Paul have a full Battle in the near future, which everyone agrees is a great idea. So, 10 days into the future, all agree to meet again once more for Ash and Paul's full Battle!

Some Pokemon hunters attack a Temple and awaken a legendary Pokemon. The Pokemon goes on a rampage. Ash helps Brandon effort to calm the enraged Pokemon.

The group takes a train to their next destination. The train takes an unexpected stop. Team Rocket tries to take advantage of the situation.

Ash and friends arrive at Lake Acuity, the site where Ash and Paul will have their full 6-vs-6 battle. After healing his Pokémon, Ash meets up with Paul and the two begin their long awaited battle. Who will ultimately be victorious?

Ash and Paul continue their 6-on-6 battle. With both teams fighting extremely hard it could be anyone's match, so Paul calls out his newly evolved Magmortar, hoping it will secure him victory.

With all of his Pokémon weak and injured from the battle with Paul, Ash rushes to the Pokémon Center in order to get them healed. Nurse Joy does not, however, have the berry needed to properly heal Monferno. Brock decides to help and heads to Lake Acuity to find it. While at the lake, something strange happens.

Dawn decides to start training for the next Pokemon Contest with Mamoswine. However, despite overcoming its disobedience, Mamoswine still won't battle. Things turn bad when Mamoswine runs into a forest and Dawn chases after it.

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.

While returning a wild Shellos to its herd, the adventurers encounter Team Galactic as they're trying to unearth some ruins.

Piplup and a wild Elekid compete over the affections of a Maril.

The adventurers stay with Dawn's mother as Dawn prepares for the next Pokemon contest. Dawn challenges her mother to a battle.

Professor Oak arrives in Twin Leaf Town to give a lecture. But he gets distracted by some Pokemon, who need his assistance. Team Rocket attempts to take advantage of the situation.

As the Twin Leaf festival draws to a close, Ash, Dawn and Barry encounter a Xatu and wind up miniaturized and trying to find a way to return to normal.

The Twin Leaf Town festival draws to a close. Only one person can challenge Palmer, Barry's father, and one of the Battle Frontier Brains from Sinou.

The young adventurers and Team Rocket encounter a mischievous Togepi.

The adventurers meet some trainers from Johto who are trying to promote their region. Dawn acquires a Pokemon egg, and Team Rocket appears causing mayhem.

The wild Gible follows the adventurers. Ash decides to catch it, but Barry arrives and decides he wants it.

Ash, Dawn, Kory and Laura try to capture a rogue Gible.

Lyra and Khoury have to return to Johto. Before they do, the adventurers have a tag battle with Ash and Dawn.

The adventurers encounter some sibling trainers whose relationship is strained.

Pikachu and Piplup become unexpectedly attached to each other. The adventurers soon discover that other Pokemon are similarly affected. Ash and Dawn are determined to find the cause.

Ash and friends are walking through a grassland and come across Meowth of Team Rocket, who is injured. When they ask him what happened while treating his wounds, Meowth says that he was attacked by Team Galactic in a large building called the Fuego Ironworks.

Team Galactic's plan begins to take shape and three legendary Pokemon are captured. Ash and his friends sense the Pokemon's trouble and try to find/free the Pokemon.

A treasure chest buried by James long ago is discovered. Now that it's been discovered, he's determined to destroy the contents.

The adventurers encounter a master of air battles. Ash challenges him to battle to train his Gliscore.

As Dawn prepares for her Double Battle Contest in Daybreak Town, a little help from her friends brings some new and surprising inspiration.

While traveling, the adventurers meet a Dragon-type trainer and a wild Gible.