Pokémon (1997)

Advanced Battle

September 9, 2004 53 Episodes

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 Ribbonu2014setting 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 challengeu2014the Battle Frontier!

Episodes

Clamperl of Wisdom
Episode 1
5.0

Clamperl of Wisdom

Sep 9, 2004

23 minutes

Our heroes reconnect with an unlucky Spoink, and it's still having trouble holding onto its pearl!

The Relicanth Really Can
Episode 2
5.0

The Relicanth Really Can

Sep 16, 2004

23 minutes

Ash and friends join a treasure hunter to explore the deep sea, but Team Rocket is right behind them!

The Evolutionary War
Episode 3
5.0

The Evolutionary War

Sep 23, 2004

23 minutes

When a Gorebyss-versus-Huntail rivalry develops between two islands, our heroes must get to the bottom of it!

Training Wrecks
Episode 4
5.0

Training Wrecks

Sep 30, 2004

23 minutes

The residents of Muscle Island are dedicated to physical fitness-but can they keep up with Ash in a Pokémon battle?

Gaining Groudon (1)
Episode 5
5.0

Gaining Groudon (1)

Oct 7, 2004

23 minutes

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)
Episode 6
5.0

The Scuffle of Legends (2)

Oct 14, 2004

23 minutes

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
Episode 7
5.0

It's Still Rocket Roll to Me

Oct 21, 2004

23 minutes

A 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
Episode 8
5.0

Solid As a Solrock

Oct 28, 2004

23 minutes

Ash takes on the Mossdeep Gym, going up against two Gym Leaders at once!

Vanity Affair
Episode 9
5.0

Vanity Affair

Nov 4, 2004

23 minutes

After 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?
Episode 10
5.0

Where's Armaldo?

Nov 11, 2004

23 minutes

In an island nature preserve, Ash and friends come face to face with several Pokémon thought to be extinct!

A Cacturne for the Worse
Episode 11
5.0

A Cacturne for the Worse

Nov 18, 2004

23 minutes

May competes in a Pokémon Contest, where another Coordinator tries to sabotage her performance!

Claydol Big and Tall
Episode 12
5.0

Claydol Big and Tall

Nov 25, 2004

23 minutes

When our heroes discover an enormous Poké Ball on an island, Team Rocket's meddling unleashes an ancient destructive force!

Once in a Mawile
Episode 13
5.0

Once in a Mawile

Dec 2, 2004

23 minutes

Ash 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
Episode 14
5.0

Beg, Burrow and Steal

Dec 9, 2004

23 minutes

To 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
Episode 15
5.0

Absol-ute Disaster

Dec 16, 2004

23 minutes

An 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
Episode 16
5.0

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt

Dec 23, 2004

23 minutes

When a mischievous Snorunt steals Ash's hard-earned Gym badges, Ash chases after it-right into a raging snowstorm!

Do I Hear a Ralts?
Episode 17
5.0

Do I Hear a Ralts?

Jan 6, 2005

23 minutes

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!
Episode 18
5.0

The Great Eight Fate!

Jan 13, 2005

23 minutes

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
Episode 19
5.0

Eight Ain't Enough

Jan 20, 2005

23 minutes

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!
Episode 20
5.0

Showdown at Linoone!

Jan 27, 2005

23 minutes

When May discovers that two of her Poké Balls are missing, she naturally assumes it's Team Rocket! But the culprit could be someone else entirely...

Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?
Episode 21
5.0

Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?

Feb 3, 2005

23 minutes

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
Episode 22
7.0

Date Expectations

Feb 10, 2005

23 minutes

Our 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
Episode 23
5.0

Mean with Envy

Feb 17, 2005

23 minutes

May enters the Pacifidlog Contest, where she goes up against rivals Joshua and Erica, plus a mysterious competitor known only as "The Jester"...

Pacifidlog Jam
Episode 24
5.0

Pacifidlog Jam

Feb 24, 2005

23 minutes

May 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
Episode 25
5.0

Berry, Berry Interesting

Mar 3, 2005

23 minutes

When 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
Episode 26
5.0

Less Is Morrison

Mar 10, 2005

23 minutes

Ash 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!
Episode 27
5.0

The Ribbon Cup Caper!

Mar 17, 2005

23 minutes

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!!
Episode 28
1.0

Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!

Mar 24, 2005

23 minutes

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!
Episode 29
5.0

Hi Ho Silver Wind!

Apr 7, 2005

23 minutes

On the first day of the Grand Festival, May runs into her deceitful rival Harley once more!

Deceit and Assist
Episode 30
5.0

Deceit and Assist

Apr 7, 2005

23 minutes

Ash 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
Episode 31
5.0

Rhapsody in Drew

Apr 7, 2005

23 minutes

May is up against Harley in the second round of the Grand Festival! Can she triumph over his treacherous tactics?

Island Time
Episode 32
5.0

Island Time

Apr 14, 2005

23 minutes

When 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
Episode 33
5.0

Like a Meowth to a Flame

Apr 21, 2005

23 minutes

While 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
Episode 34
5.0

Saved by the Beldum

Apr 28, 2005

23 minutes

Ash, Morrison, and Tyson register for the Hoenn League, and it appears that Tyson's Meowth has an unfortunate past...

From Brags to Riches
Episode 35
5.0

From Brags to Riches

May 5, 2005

23 minutes

In 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
Episode 36
5.0

Shocks and Bonds

May 12, 2005

23 minutes

Ash 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
Episode 37
5.0

A Judgment Brawl

May 19, 2005

23 minutes

Ash has fallen behind in his full battle against Katie! Can he recover and make it to the second round?

Choose It or Lose It!
Episode 38
5.0

Choose It or Lose It!

May 25, 2005

23 minutes

Ash faces his friend and rival Morrison in the second round of the Hoenn League!

At the End of the Fray
Episode 39
7.0

At the End of the Fray

Jun 16, 2005

23 minutes

Ash goes up against his rival Tyson in the quarterfinals of the Hoenn League!

The Scheme Team
Episode 40
7.0

The Scheme Team

Jun 23, 2005

23 minutes

The Hoenn League is over, and it's time for Ash to bid farewell to his traveling companions and head home-but he can't resist one more challenge from a Gym Leader along the way!

The Right Place and the Right Mime
Episode 41
7.0

The Right Place and the Right Mime

Jun 30, 2005

23 minutes

Max and May come to visit Ash in Pallet Town, along with Misty and Brock, and they all make plans for another journey together-this time, to the Battle Frontier!

A Real Cleffa-Hanger
Episode 42
7.0

A Real Cleffa-Hanger

Jul 7, 2005

23 minutes

Our heroes stop for a picnic at the base of Mt. Moon, where they encounter the rarely seen Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable!

Numero Uno Articuno
Episode 43
6.3

Numero Uno Articuno

Jul 21, 2005

23 minutes

On 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
Episode 44
6.3

The Symbol Life

Jul 28, 2005

23 minutes

Ash calls in his old friend Charizard to help in his battle against Frontier Brain Noland and his friend Articuno!

Hooked on Onix
Episode 45
5.0

Hooked on Onix

Aug 4, 2005

23 minutes

Provoked by Team Rocket, hordes of Rock-type Pokémon attack our heroes on their way to the Battle Arena!

Rough, Tough Jigglypuff
Episode 46
5.0

Rough, Tough Jigglypuff

Aug 11, 2005

23 minutes

Ash and friends fall into a trap set by a man who wants to catch a Jigglypuff for his daughter's birthday!

On Cloud Arcanine
Episode 47
5.0

On Cloud Arcanine

Aug 18, 2005

23 minutes

On 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
Episode 48
7.0

Sitting Psyduck

Aug 25, 2005

23 minutes

Ash and friends rescue a sad Psyduck from a group of Fighting types, but they can't figure out how to cheer it up...

Hail to the Chef!
Episode 49
5.0

Hail to the Chef!

Sep 1, 2005

23 minutes

Our heroes and Team Rocket check out a new restaurant owned by two sisters who can't stop squabbling!

Caterpie's Big Dilemma
Episode 50
5.0

Caterpie's Big Dilemma

Sep 8, 2005

23 minutes

After a scientific experiment goes awry, Ash and friends try to track down a Caterpie that has grown to enormous proportions!

The Saffron Con
Episode 51
5.0

The Saffron Con

Sep 15, 2005

23 minutes

Our 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
Episode 52
5.0

A Hurdle for Squirtle

Sep 22, 2005

23 minutes

The Saffron Pokémon Contest is under way! Can May win her first ribbon in the Kanto region?

Pasta La Vista!
Episode 53
5.0

Pasta La Vista!

Sep 29, 2005

23 minutes

Ash checks out the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City and ends up getting recruited as a new student!