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Advanced Battle

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 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!

  1. 1. Clamperl of Wisdom

    2004-09-09 · 23m

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

  2. 2. The Relicanth Really Can

    2004-09-16 · 23m

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

  3. 3. The Evolutionary War

    2004-09-23 · 23m

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

  4. 4. Training Wrecks

    2004-09-30 · 23m

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

  5. 5. Gaining Groudon (1)

    2004-10-07 · 23m

    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!

  6. 6. The Scuffle of Legends (2)

    2004-10-14 · 23m

    Team Aqua and Team Magma have awakened the ancient Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre! Can Ash and friends escape?

  7. 7. It's Still Rocket Roll to Me

    2004-10-21 · 23m

    A Team Rocket strike on Mossdeep City drags our heroes-plus the city's twin Gym Leaders-into a space-shuttle scheme!

  8. 8. Solid As a Solrock

    2004-10-28 · 23m

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

  9. 9. Vanity Affair

    2004-11-04 · 23m

    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!

  10. 10. Where's Armaldo?

    2004-11-11 · 23m

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

  11. 11. A Cacturne for the Worse

    2004-11-18 · 23m

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

  12. 12. Claydol Big and Tall

    2004-11-25 · 23m

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

  13. 13. Once in a Mawile

    2004-12-02 · 23m

    Ash and friends meet a talented Trainer who performs a ribbon dance with her Mawile...until Team Rocket gets in the way!

  14. 14. Beg, Burrow and Steal

    2004-12-09 · 23m

    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!

  15. 15. Absol-ute Disaster

    2004-12-16 · 23m

    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?

  16. 16. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt

    2004-12-23 · 23m

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

  17. 17. Do I Hear a Ralts?

    2005-01-06 · 23m

    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!

  18. 18. The Great Eight Fate! (1)

    2005-01-13 · 23m

    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!

  19. 19. Eight Ain't Enough (2)

    2005-01-20 · 23m

    Ash and Juan battle it out in the Sootopolis Gym! Can Ash win his eighth Gym badge to qualify for the Hoenn League?

  20. 20. Showdown at Linoone!

    2005-01-27 · 23m

    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...

  21. 21. Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?

    2005-02-03 · 23m

    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!

  22. 22. Date Expectations

    2005-02-10 · 23m

    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?

  23. 23. Mean with Envy (1)

    2005-02-17 · 23m

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

  24. 24. Pacifidlog Jam (2)

    2005-02-24 · 23m

    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?

  25. 25. Berry, Berry Interesting

    2005-03-03 · 23m

    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!

  26. 26. Less Is Morrison

    2005-03-10 · 23m

    Ash meets Morrison, another Trainer who's on his way to compete in the Hoenn League, and the two immediately become fierce rivals!

  27. 27. The Ribbon Cup Caper!

    2005-03-17 · 23m

    Aboard a luxury liner bound for Slateport City and the Grand Festival, our heroes must help Officer Jenny catch a master thief!

  28. 28. Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!

    2005-03-24 · 23m

    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.

  29. 29. Hi Ho Silver Wind! (1)

    2005-04-07 · 23m

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

  30. 30. Deceit and Assist (2)

    2005-04-07 · 23m

    Ash meets a Coordinator whose ribbons have been stolen, and May listens to some bad advice before her first performance in the Grand Festival!

  31. 31. Rhapsody in Drew (3)

    2005-04-07 · 23m

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

  32. 32. Island Time

    2005-04-14 · 23m

    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!

  33. 33. Like a Meowth to a Flame

    2005-04-21 · 23m

    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!

  34. 34. Saved by the Beldum

    2005-04-28 · 23m

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

  35. 35. From Brags to Riches

    2005-05-05 · 23m

    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!

  36. 36. Shocks and Bonds (1)

    2005-05-12 · 23m

    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!

  37. 37. A Judgment Brawl (2)

    2005-05-19 · 23m

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

  38. 38. Choose It or Lose It! (3)

    2005-05-25 · 23m

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

  39. 39. At the End of the Fray (4)

    2005-06-16 · 23m

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

  40. 40. The Scheme Team

    2005-06-23 · 23m

    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!

  41. 41. The Right Place and the Right Mime

    2005-06-30 · 23m

    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!

  42. 42. A Real Cleffa-Hanger

    2005-07-07 · 23m

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

  43. 43. Numero Uno Articuno

    2005-07-21 · 23m

    On the way to Ash's first match at the Battle Frontier, our heroes see the Legendary Pokémon Articuno flying through a snowstorm!

  44. 44. The Symbol Life

    2005-07-28 · 23m

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

  45. 45. Hooked on Onix

    2005-08-04 · 23m

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

  46. 46. Rough, Tough Jigglypuff

    2005-08-11 · 23m

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

  47. 47. On Cloud Arcanine

    2005-08-18 · 23m

    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.

  48. 48. Sitting Psyduck

    2005-08-25 · 23m

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

  49. 49. Hail to the Chef!

    2005-09-01 · 23m

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

  50. 50. Caterpie's Big Dilemma

    2005-09-08 · 23m

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

  51. 51. The Saffron Con

    2005-09-15 · 23m

    Our heroes are in Saffron City for May's first Pokémon Contest in the Kanto region-and her shady rival Harley is competing, too!

  52. 52. A Hurdle for Squirtle

    2005-09-22 · 23m

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

  53. 53. Pasta La Vista!

    2005-09-29 · 23m

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

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