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Pokémon: Advanced Battle is the eighth season of the Pokémon anime, and the third season of the dub of the Advanced Generation series. It is comprised of episodes 93-145 of the original Advanced Generation series. This season showcases the end of the adventures of Ash, May, Brock and Max in Hoenn, and the beginning of their adventures on Ash's second adventure through Kanto while challenging the Battle Frontier; from Lilycove City to Saffron City.

It originally aired in the United States as part of the 2005-2006 Kids' WB! Saturday morning line-up. The season began with Clamperl Of Wisdom, which originally aired on September 17, 2005, and ended with Pasta La Vista, which originally aired on July 8, 2006.

It is preceded by Pokémon: Advanced Challenge and succeeded by Pokémon: Battle Frontier. It should be noted that the concept of seasons does not exist in Japan, where Advanced Battle is considered merely a part of the overall Advanced Generation series.

See the list of Advanced Generation episodes for a list of Pokémon: Advanced Battle episodes.

Contents 1 Important events 1.1 Party changes 1.1.1 Additions 1.1.2 Evolutions 1.1.3 Releases 1.1.4 Other 1.1.4.1 Returns 1.2 Gym Battles 1.3 Pokémon Contests 1.4 Battle Facilities 2 In other languages

Important events

• Teams Magma and Aqua awaken Groudon and Kyogre, only to realize the true danger in unleashing their power. Lance participates in stopping the situation. (AG097, AG098)
• Ash tries his luck against the Hoenn Elite Four member Drake. (AG101)
• May meets a new rival Harley, not knowning of his penchant for trickery. (AG103)
• On the way to Slateport City, Ash meets Morrison, who becomes his rival. (AG118)
• Ash and friends stop Brodie, now independant, from stealing the Ribbon Cup. (AG119)
• May, Drew, and Harley compete in the Hoenn Grand Festival. (AG121, AG122, AG123)
• May defeats Harley in the battle rounds, but loses to Drew, ending up in the top eight.
• Drew loses in the finals against Robert, the champion.
• Upon arriving at Ever Grande City, Ash and friends meet Tyson, an Ever Grande Conference participant and torch runner. (AG125)
• Ash, Morrison, and Tyson compete in the Ever Grande Conference. (AG126, AG127, AG128, AG129, AG130, AG131)
• Ash defeats Morrison, but loses to Tyson. Ash comes in the top eight in the Hoenn League.
• Tyson becomes the Ever Grande Conference champion.
• Ash and company part ways. Ash later meets Scott, and Agatha at the Viridian Gym. Scott tells Ash of the Battle Frontier. (AG132)
• Ash, May, Max, and Brock reunite at Professor Oak's lab. (AG133)
• Misty makes an appearance for three episodes. (AG132, AG133, AG134)
• Ash and May begin their quests to participate in the Battle Frontier and Kanto Pokémon Contests, respectively. (AG133)

Party changes

Additions

The following Pokémon are obtained:

• Ash's Snorunt (AG108)
• May's Munchlax (AG117)
• May's Squirtle (AG133)
• Misty's Azurill (prior to AG132)

Evolutions

The following Pokémon evolve:

• Ash's Snorunt → Glalie
• Brock's Lombre → Ludicolo

Releases

• None

Other

• Ash's Torkoal (left at Professor Oak's lab AG132)
• Ash's Glalie (left at Professor Oak's lab AG132)
• May's Skitty (left at Petalburg Gym AG132)
• May's Beautifly (left at Petalburg Gym AG132)
• May's Bulbasaur (left at Professor Oak's lab AG132)
• Brock's Ludicolo (left at Pewter Gym before AG134)

Returns

The following Pokémon return to their Trainer:

• Ash's Phanpy (AG132)

Gym Battles

Ash defeats the following Gym Leaders:

• Tate and Liza (AG100)
• Juan (AG111)

Pokémon Contests

May wins the Pokémon Contest in the following locations:

• Purika City (AG103)
• Pacifidlog Town (AG116)
• Saffron City (AG144)

Battle Facilities

Ash defeats the following Frontier Brains:

• Noland (AG136)

In other languages

• Latin American Spanish: Pokémon: Batalla Avanzada