Timeline of events in the anime

A map of the Hoenn, Johto, Kanto, and Sinnoh regions in the anime; locations of movies are deliberately marked, and labeled Pokémon are positioned in relation to the locations of certain episodes.

This is a chronological list of significant events in the anime and the episodes which they occurred in, or, for events which happened outside the series, where they happened in relation to the episodes.

Timeline

Pre-series

The order of many of these events is approximated and debatable.

Time	Details
The beginning of time	Arceus appears in the darkness in the form of an Egg. After hatching, it creates the universe. (M12)
4,600,000,000 years prior	Creation of Pokémon world, referenced by Bill. (EP013)
2,000,000 years prior	First Pokémon, as dated by archaeology. (EP163) The Meteonite enters Earth's atmosphere and breaks up with the largest fragment impacting into the landmass that would become the Unova region.
2,000 years prior	War breaks out. Soldiers leave Kanto by ship. (EP020) A woman dies while waiting for her lover to return at Maiden's Peak, creating a haunted monument. (EP020) Sir Aaron tries to stop a war. He seals his Lucario in a staff. (M08)
1,000 years prior	A war breaks out in the form of a clash between the Hero of Truth and Hero of Ideals, pitting Reshiram and Zekrom against each other and resulting in the devastation of the Kingdom of the Vale. (M14) Using power borrowed from Victini, the King of the People of the Vale moves his castle from the Kingdom of the Vale to the site where Eindoak Town will later be founded, then dies, trapping Victini in the area. (M14)
400 years prior	Azalea Town experiences a devastating drought that ends when a Slowpoke's yawn brings rain, prompting the town's people to begin a time-honored tradition of respect for all Slowpoke. (EP142)
300 years prior	The Orange League takes place for the first time. (EP095) The captain wins the Orange League. The captain's ship gets caught in a storm and sinks.
200 years prior	Early versions of Poké Balls are used. (EP232) Lokoko's master, who looks identical to Brock, left his home in Johto to go on a journey. He never returns. (EP232)
50 years prior	Samuel Oak is born. (M04)
40 years prior	Samuel Oak goes on his Pokémon journey. (M04)
30 years prior	Kaiser reports the existence of a Dratini in the Safari Zone. Thousands of people came to get the rare Pokémon, which literally destroys the Safari Zone in the process. Since then, they only allow Safari Ball there. (EP035)
20 years prior	Grings Kodai touches the time ripple, laying all of Crown City's plant life to waste. Kodai starts to have visions of the future, and Celebi stops visiting Crown City. (M13)
???	Samuel Oak becomes a professor. Delia and Spencer study as students of Professor Oak. (M03) Jessie is born. James is born. James is arranged to marry Jessiebelle. (EP048) James runs away from home. (EP048) Daisy is born. Violet is born. Lily is born. Johanna wins the Grand Festival.
15 years prior	Brock is born.
15 years prior to BW	Cilan is born. Chili is born. Cress is born.
???	Tracey is born. Jessie and James enroll in a school called Pokémon Tech. They both drop out shortly after. (EP009) Jessie and James join a bicycle gang in Sunny Town. (EP036)
11 years prior to DP	Paul is born. Zoey is born.
10 years prior	Misty is born. (EP003) Ash is born. (EP001, Shopro)
10 years prior to AG	May is born. (AG001, Shopro)
10 years prior to DP	Dawn is born. (DP001)
10 years prior to BW	Trip is born. (BW001) Iris is born (BW002)
???	Forrest is born. The rest of Brock's siblings are born afterwards, apparently each about a year or less apart.
7 years prior to AG	Max is born.
5 years prior	Brock receives his first Pokémon from Flint, an Onix, as a present for his tenth birthday. (AG034) Molly Hale is born.
???	Meowth meets Meowzie. (EP070) Meowth learns to talk and walk on two legs. (EP070) Meowth is rejected by Meowzie and joins Team Rocket. (EP070) Jessie and James join Team Rocket. (SS012) Brock catches a Geodude. Flint leaves Pewter City to train, leaving the Pewter Gym in the hands of his oldest son, Brock. (EP005) Lola leaves Pewter City out of boredom, leaving her children in the hands of her oldest son, Brock. (EP005) In the dub of EP005, Flint says Lola died at this point, rather than leaving. In subsequent episodes where Lola appears, the dub follows the original with Lola leaving home and leaving everything in Brock's care. Misty catches Goldeen, Staryu, and Starmie. Tracey catches Venonat and Marill. Misty leaves Cerulean City to train, leaving the Cerulean Gym in the hands of Daisy, Lily, and Violet. (EP007)
1 year prior	Paul turns 10. Paul begins his Pokémon journey. He chooses Turtwig as his starter. (DP040)
Less than 1 year prior	Paul enters the Kanto League. Paul then enters the Johto League. Paul captures his Elekid, Murkrow, and Weavile. (DP040) Paul finally travels to the Hoenn League. Zoey competes in 3 Contests and wins 1 of them. Paul returns home to Sinnoh and captures a Ninjask and Chimchar.

Original series

Kanto

Season 1

Episode	Details
Pokémon, I Choose You!	Ash turns 10. Gary turns 10. Two unnamed and unknown Trainers receive Pokédexes and starter Pokémon from Professor Oak. One chooses Bulbasaur, the other chooses Charmander. The two unknown rookie Trainers leave Pallet Town Gary receives a Pokédex and his starter Pokémon from his grandfather, Professor Oak. He chooses a Squirtle. Gary leaves Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer. Ash receives a Pokédex and his starter Pokémon from Professor Oak. He chooses the only Pokémon left, Pikachu. Ash leaves Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer. Ash attempts to capture a Pidgey. He fails miserably. Ash meets Misty and steals her bicycle. Pikachu attacks a flock of Spearow, destroying Misty's bike and depleting its health in the process. Ash sees a Ho-Oh.
Pokémon Emergency!	Ash arrives in Viridian City. Misty begins following Ash until he repays her for her broken bicycle. Ash meets Team Rocket as they attempt to rob the Pokémon Center. Team Rocket is defeated by Pikachu for the first of many, many times. They vow to capture it. Ash and Misty leave Viridian City. Ash and Misty enter Viridian Forest.
Ash Catches a Pokémon!	Ash and Misty are in Viridian Forest. Ash catches Caterpie. Ash catches Pidgeotto. Caterpie evolves into Metapod.
Challenge of the Samurai	Ash and Misty are in Viridian Forest. Metapod evolves into Butterfree.
Showdown in Pewter City	Two weeks have passed since the first episode. Ash and Misty leave Viridian Forest. Ash and Misty arrive in Pewter City. Ash meets Flint. Ash goes to Pewter Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Brock. He loses by forfeit. With the help of Flint, Ash supercharges his Pikachu at an abandoned mill. Ash goes to Pewter Gym and rechallenges Brock. He loses by forfeit again, despite having a lucky advantage from the sprinklers going off. Brock gives Ash the Boulder Badge despite his forfeiting. Flint reveals himself as Brock's father, and reclaims the responsibilities of being Gym Leader and taking care of Brock's siblings. Brock joins Ash, starting his journey to become a Pokémon Breeder. Ash and his friends leave Pewter City.
Clefairy and the Moon Stone	Ash and his friends arrive at Mt. Moon. Brock catches Zubat. Ash and his friends leave Mt. Moon.
Water Flowers of Cerulean City	Misty leaves Ash to avoid going to Cerulean City. Ash and Brock arrive in Cerulean City. Brock leaves Ash for the day. Ash goes to Cerulean Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, who he learns is Misty. Ash's battle against Misty is interrupted by Team Rocket. Daisy, Lily, and Violet give Ash the Cascade Badge despite the inconclusive match. Misty and Brock rejoin Ash. Ash and his friends leave Cerulean City.
The School of Hard Knocks	Two months have passed since the first episode.
Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village	Ash and his friends get lost on the way to Vermilion City. They find the Hidden Village. Ash catches Bulbasaur. Ash and his friends leave the Hidden Village, returning to the route to Vermilion City.
Charmander the Stray Pokémon	Ash and his friends are en route to Vermilion City. Ash catches Charmander.
Here Comes the Squirtle Squad	Ash and his friends are en route to Vermilion City. Ash catches Squirtle.
Mystery at the Lighthouse	Ash catches Krabby. Ash sends Krabby to Professor Oak's Laboratory, unbeknownst to him. Ash meets Bill. Ash, his friends, and Bill see a giant Dragonite.
Electric Shock Showdown	Ash goes to Vermilion Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Lt. Surge. He loses. Pikachu reveals that it does not want to evolve into Raichu. Ash goes to Vermilion Gym and rechallenges the Gym Leader. He wins. Lt.Surge gives Ash the Thunder Badge.
Battle Aboard the St. Anne	Ash and his friends board the St. Anne. Ash trades Butterfree for Raticate. James buys a Magikarp from the Magikarp salesman. Ash trades back Raticate for Butterfree. The St. Anne sinks with Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket still aboard.
Pokémon Shipwreck	A funeral at sea is held for Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket. Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket escape from the sunken St. Anne. Magikarp evolves into Gyarados. James loses control of Gyarados and thus releases it.
Island of the Giant Pokémon	An amusement park owned by Giovanni is wrecked by Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket. Ash and his friends arrive in Porta Vista.
Tentacool and Tentacruel	Misty catches Horsea. Porta Vista is attacked by a giant Tentacruel and a swarm of Tentacool. Ash and his friends leave Porta Vista in a boat headed for the mainland.
The Ghost of Maiden's Peak	It is the last day of summer.
Bye-Bye Butterfree	Ash and his friends are en route to Saffron City. Butterfree becomes the mate of the pink Butterfree. Ash releases Butterfree.
Abra and the Psychic Pokémon	Ash and his friends arrive in Saffron City. Ash goes to Saffron Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Sabrina. He loses. Ash and his friends leave Saffron City.
The Tower of Terror	Ash and his friends arrive in Lavender Town. Ash enters the Pokémon Tower. Ash and Pikachu are knocked out by a falling chandelier and their spirits fly around the Pokémon Tower, having fun with a Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. Ash befriends Haunter. Ash and Pikachu are revived.
Haunter Versus Kadabra	Ash goes to Saffron Gym and rechallenges the Gym Leader, Sabrina. He loses again. Brock and Misty are turned into dolls. Ash goes to Saffron Gym and rechallenges Sabrina. Because of Haunter making Sabrina laugh, he wins. Brock and Misty are returned to normal. Sabrina gives Ash the Marsh Badge. Ash leaves Haunter with Sabrina.
Primeape Goes Bananas	Charmander learns Rage. Ash catches Primeape.
Pokémon Scent-sation	Ash and his friends arrive in Celadon City. Ash is thrown out of Celadon Gym. Ash cooperates with Team Rocket, who disguise him as a girl. Ash goes to Celadon Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Erika. Ash's battle against Erika is interrupted by Team Rocket. Celadon Gym catches on fire. Ash rescues Erika's Gloom from the fire. Erika gives Ash the Rainbow Badge.
Hypno's Naptime	Ash and his friends arrive in HopHopHop Town. Misty catches Psyduck by accident. Ash and his friends leave HopHopHop Town.
Pokémon Fashion Flash	Ash and his friends are on Scissor Street in Celadon City. Brock meets Suzy, a famous breeder whom he admires greatly. Brock asks Suzy to teach him to be a great breeder. She turns him down. Brock receives Vulpix from Suzy.
The Punchy Pokémon	Ash and Brock enter the P1 Grand Prix with Geodude and Primeape. Ash and Primeape win the P1 Grand Prix. Ash gives Primeape to Anthony.
Sparks Fly for Magnemite	Ash and his friends arrive in Gringey City. Ash catches Muk. Ash sends Muk to Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash and his friends leave Gringey City.
Dig Those Diglett	Several months have passed since the first episode. Ash and his friends are en route to Fuchsia City. Ekans evolves into Arbok. Koffing evolves into Weezing.
The Ninja Poké-Showdown	Ash and his friends arrive in Fuchsia City. Ash goes to Fuchsia Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Koga. Ash's battle against Koga is interrupted by Team Rocket. Ash rechallenges Koga. He wins. Misty discovers Psyduck's Ability to use Confusion and Disable when it gets a headache. Koga gives Ash the Soul Badge.
The Flame Pokémon-athon	Ash and his friends look for the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City. They enter the Pokémon reserves surrounding the Safari Zone.
The Kangaskhan Kid	Ash and his friends look for the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City. They are still in the Pokémon reserves surrounding the Safari Zone.
EP035	Ash and his friends enter the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City. Ash catches thirty Tauros. Ash and his friends leave the Safari Zone and Fuchsia City.
The Bridge Bike Gang	Ash and his friends cross Cycling Road. Their next Gym destination at this point is not clear.
Pikachu's Good-Bye	Pikachu reveals that it would rather stay with Ash than wild Pikachu.
Holiday Hi-Jynx	It is Christmas Eve. Ash and his friends help to save Santa Claus from Team Rocket.
The March of the Exeggutor Squad	Ash's Charmander evolves into Charmeleon.
The Problem with Paras	Ash's Charmeleon starts to disobey him.
The Song of Jigglypuff	Ash and his friends help a Jigglypuff learn to Sing.
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon	Ash's Charmeleon evolves into Charizard. Ash finds an Egg. Brock starts taking care of it.
Princess Versus Princess	Chronologically, this episode actually takes place before So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd. It was not aired in order. It is Princess Day. Jessie catches Lickitung.
Who Gets to Keep Togepi?	The Egg hatches into Togepi. After a battle, Togepi goes to Misty, since it saw her right after hatching and believes she is its mother.
Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden	Bulbasaur reveals that it does not want to evolve into an Ivysaur.
The Purr-fect Hero	It is Kid's Day.
Pokémon Paparazzi	Ash meets Todd Snap. Todd joins Ash.
The Breeding Center Secret	James finds his Weepinbell has evolved into Victreebel. Todd leaves Ash.
Riddle Me This	Ash and his friends arrive on Cinnabar Island. Ash challenges Blaine to a Gym battle.
Volcanic Panic	Ash forfeits his match with Blaine, not wanting Pikachu to get hurt. Blaine grants Ash a rematch after he and his friends save Cinnabar Gym. Ash defeats Blaine. Blaine gives Ash the Volcano Badge.
Beach Blank-Out Blastoise	Ash and his friends leave Cinnabar Island.
The Misty Mermaid	Misty leaves Horsea and Starmie at the Cerulean Gym. Seel evolves into Dewgong.
The Battle of the Badge	Jessie and James give Ash the Earth Badge.
It's Mr. Mime Time	Delia catches Mimey. Mewtwo escapes from Giovanni.
The Evolution Solution	Jessie catches Shellder. Jessie releases Shellder.
To Master the Onixpected	Ash meets Bruno.
Bad to the Bone	Ash and his friends arrive at the Indigo Plateau.
All Fired Up	The Pokémon League has its opening ceremonies.
Round One - Begin!	Krabby evolves into Kingler. Ash defeats Mandi and wins his first round battle at the Pokémon League.
Fire and Ice	Ash defeats an unnamed Trainer and wins his second round battle at the Pokémon League. Ash defeats Pete Pebbleman and wins his third round battle at the Pokémon League.
The Fourth Round Rumble	Gary loses his fourth round battle at the Pokémon League. Gary returns home to Pallet Town. Ash defeats Jeanette Fisher and wins his fourth round battle at the Pokémon League.
A Friend In Deed	Ash meets Ritchie.
Friend and Foe Alike	Ash loses to Ritchie in his fifth round battle at the Pokémon League.
Friends to the End	Ritchie loses in his quarterfinals round battle at the Pokémon League.
Pallet Party Panic	Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot. Ash releases Pidgeot.

Orange Islands

Season 2

Episode	Details
A Scare in the Air	Ash and his friends take a blimp to Valencia Island.
Poké Ball Peril	Ash meets Professor Ivy. Ash gets the GS Ball. Brock decides to stay on Valencia Island as Professor Ivy's assistant.
The Lost Lapras	Ash and Misty crash land in Pokémon Park on Tangelo Island. Ash meets Tracey. Ash decides to travel throughout the rest of the Orange Islands and compete in the Orange League before returning to Pallet Town to deliver the GS Ball to Professor Oak. Ash captures Lapras offscreen. Tracey joins Ash and Misty.
Fit to be Tide	Ash arrives on Mikan Island. Cissy gives Ash the Coral-Eye Badge.
Navel Maneuvers	Ash arrives on Navel Island. Danny gives Ash the Sea Ruby Badge.
Snack Attack!	Ash catches a Snorlax.
Tracey Gets Bugged	Ash arrives on Murcott Island. Tracey catches Scyther.
The Mandarin Island Miss Match	Ash arrives on Mandarin Island So.. Ash meets Prima.
Misty Meets Her Match!	Ash arrives on Trovita Island. Ash's Squirtle learns Hydro Pump. Rudy gives Ash the Spike Shell Badge.
Charizard Chills	Ash's Charizard begins to obey Ash.
Pokémon Food Fight	Ash's Snorlax learns Hyper Beam.
Pokémon Double Trouble	Ash arrives on Kumquat Island. Luana gives Ash the Jade Star Badge.
The Stun Spore Detour	Misty catches Poliwag.
Hello Pummelo	Ash arrives on Pummelo Island. Ash challenges Drake.
Enter The Dragonite	Ash defeats Drake. Drake gives Ash the Orange League Trophy.
Viva Las Lapras	Ash releases Lapras.
A Tent Situation	Pre-episode Brock's heart is broken by Professor Ivy. Brock leaves Valencia Island. Brock is found by Delia outside of Pallet Town. Brock starts helping Delia around the house. Gary catches a Nidoqueen Ash returns to Pallet Town. Ash reunites with Brock.
The Rivalry Revival	Ash loses a battle to Gary, with his Pikachu being defeated by Eevee. Gary leaves Pallet Town to go to Johto. Brock rejoins Ash and Misty. Tracey decides to stay in Pallet Town to be Professor Oak's assistant. Ash receives a new version of the Pokédex, upgraded for Johto. Ash and his friends leave Pallet Town to go to Johto.

Johto

Season 3

Episode	Details
Don't Touch That 'Dile	Ash and his friends arrive in Johto. Ash and his friends see a Suicune.
The Double Trouble Header	Ash meets Casey.
A Sappy Ending	Ash catches Heracross.
Snubbull Snobbery	Ash and his friends arrive in Palm Hills. Snubbull runs away from home and starts following Team Rocket. Ash and his friends leave Palm Hills.
The Chikorita Rescue	Ash catches Chikorita.
A Bout With Sprout	Ash and his friends arrive in Violet City.
Fighting Flyer with Fire!	Falkner gives Ash the Zephyr Badge. Ash and his friends leave Violet City.
Charizard's Burning Ambitions	Ash leaves Charizard at Charicific Valley.
Good 'Quil Hunting	Ash catches Cyndaquil.
A Shadow of a Drought	Ash and his friends arrive in Azalea Town. Ash meets Kurt.
Goin' Apricorn	Ash, Misty, and Brock each receive a Fast Ball. Brock catches Pineco.
Gettin' The Bugs Out	Bugsy gives Ash the Hive Badge. Ash and Misty both receive a Lure Ball. Brock receives a Heavy Ball. Ash and his friends leave Azalea Town.
Tricks Of The Trade	Ash and his friends arrive in Palmpona. Ash exchanges his Heracross for one of his Tauros. Jessie accidentally trades Lickitung to Benny for Wobbuffet. Ash and his friends leave Palmpona.
The Fire-ring Squad	Ash sends his Tauros back to Professor Oak's Laboratory. Squirtle returns to the Squirtle Squad.
The Totodile Duel	Ash catches Totodile. Misty's Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl.
Fowl Play	Ash catches Noctowl.
Pikachu & Pichu	Ash states that this is the anniversary of the day he and Pikachu first met.

Season 4

Episode	Details
A Goldenrod Opportunity	Ash and his friends arrive in Goldenrod City. Ash challenges Whitney to a Gym battle but loses.
A Dairy Tale Ending	Ash challenges Whitney to an unofficial rematch and wins. Whitney gives Ash the Plain Badge.
The Bug Stops Here	Ash catches Beedrill. Ash wins the Bug-Catching Contest. Ash receives a Sun Stone. Ash gives Beedrill to Casey.
Hassle In The Castle	Brock's Zubat evolves into Golbat.
Hook, Line, and Stinker	Ash catches a Seaking. Misty catches a Seaking. Misty wins the Seaking Catching Day Competition. Ash releases Seaking. Misty releases Seaking.
Beauty and the Breeder	Brock returns Vulpix to Suzy.
Power Play	Pre-episode Gary's Eevee evolves into Umbreon.
Trouble With Snubbull	Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull evolves into Granbull. Granbull returns to Madame Muchmoney.
A Ghost Of A Chance	Ash and his friends arrive in Ecruteak City.
From Ghost to Ghost	Morty gives Ash the Fog Badge.
Trouble's Brewing	Ash meets Sakura. Ash and his friends leave Ecruteak City.
Moving Pictures	Todd Snap rejoins Ash. Ash uses his Sun Stone.
Freeze Frame	Todd leaves Ash.
The Ring Masters	Ash wins the Pokémon Sumo Competition. Ash receives a King's Rock.
Control Freak	Brock's Golbat evolves into Crobat.
Current Events!	Ash's Chikorita evolves into Bayleef.
Fight for the Light	Ash and his friends arrive in Olivine City. Ash learns that Jasmine is not accepting Gym battles at the present time. Ash and his friends leave Olivine City.
Machoke, Machoke Man	Ash and his friends arrive in Cianwood City. Chuck gives Ash the Storm Badge. Ash and his friends leave Cianwood City.

Season 5

Episode	Details
Around the Whirlpool	Ash and his friends begin traveling around the Whirl Islands.
A Corsola Caper	Misty catches Corsola.
Octillery The Outcast!	Ash and Misty pass the qualifying match to enter into the Whirl Cup.
Dueling Heroes	Ash and Misty each win their first two battles in the Whirl Cup. Ash and Misty learn they will be facing each other in the quarterfinals.
The Perfect Match	Ash loses to Misty in the quarterfinals. Misty loses to Trinity in the semifinals. Trinity loses to the Whirl Cup Champion.
The Mystery is History!	Ash encounters Ritchie again. Team Rocket traps the child Lugia.
A Parent Trapped!	Pre-episode Zippo evolves into Charmeleon. Team Rocket traps the parent Lugia.
A Promise is a Promise	The parent and child Lugia are rescued from Team Rocket. Ash parts ways with Ritchie again.
Throwing in the Noctowl!	Ash and his friends leave the Whirl Islands. Ash and his friends arrive in Olivine City.
Nerves of Steelix	Jasmine gives Ash the Mineral Badge.
Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!	Ash sends Bulbasaur to Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Espeon Not Included!	Pre-episode Sakura's Eevee evolves into Espeon. Ash and his friends arrive in Ecruteak City. Ash encounters Sakura again.
For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll	Ash meets Eusine. Ash and his friends see a Suicune. Eusine tries and fails to catch Suicune. Ash and his friends leave Ecruteak City.
Extreme Pokémon!	Ash and his friends arrive in Eggseter. Ash and Gary enter the Extreme Pokémon Race. Ash wins the Extreme Pokémon Race. Ash receives an Egg. Ash and his friends leave Eggseter.
Hatching a Plan!	Ash's Egg hatches into Phanpy.
Dues and Don'ts	Delibird begins following Team Rocket.
Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution	Ash and his friends arrive at Lake of Rage. Ash meets Lance.
Rage Of Innocence	Lance catches the red Gyarados. Ash meets Pryce. Ash and his friends leave Lake of Rage.
As Cold as Pryce!	Ash and his friends arrive in Mahogany Town.
Nice Pryce Baby	Pryce gives Ash the Glacier Badge by forfeit. Ash and his friends leave Mahogany Town.
Hocus Pokémon	Ash turns into a Pikachu.
As Clear As Crystal	Ash turns back into a human. Ash and his friends see a Zapdos.
Outrageous Fortunes	Misty's Poliwhirl evolves into Politoed with Ash's King's Rock.
Beauty is Skin Deep	Ash and his friends arrive in Blackthorn City.
Fangs for Nothin'	Ash and Clair have a Gym battle, but it's interrupted by Team Rocket.
Great Bowls of Fire	Charizard returns to Ash.
Better Eight Than Never	Ash and Clair begin their second Gym battle. Clair gives Ash the Rising Badge. Charizard returns to the Charicific Valley.
Why? Wynaut!	Ash learns about the Silver Conference from Clair. Ash and his friends leave Blackthorn City.
Lapras of Luxury	Ash encounters his Lapras again. Ash agrees to deliver an Egg to Professor Elm.
Hatch Me If You Can!	The Egg hatches into Larvitar. Ash agrees to take Larvitar to Mt. Silver.
Entei at Your Own Risk	Brock's Pineco evolves into Forretress. Ash and his friends see an Entei.
Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid!	Pre-episode Casey's Bayleef evolves into Meganium. Ash meets Casey again. James trades Victreebel to the Magikarp salesman for a Weepinbell. James's second Weepinbell evolves into Victreebel. The two Victreebel fall in love and run off together. Casey catches Elekid.
Address Unown!	Unown shows Ash and his friends the memories of Larvitar.
Mother Of All Battles!	Ash and his friends arrive at Mt. Silver. Larvitar is returned to its mother.
Pop Goes The Sneasel!	Ash meets Harrison. Harrison catches Sneasel.
A Claim to Flame!	Ash, Gary and Harrison qualify for the Silver Conference. The Silver Conference begins.
Love, Pokémon Style!	Squirtle returns to Ash. Ash defeats Macy in the preliminary round of the Silver Conference.
Tie One On!	Macy defeats Jackson in the preliminary round of the Silver Conference. Ash and Jackson have a draw in the preliminary round of the Silver Conference. Ash, Gary, and Harrison qualify for the finals of the Silver Conference.
The Ties That Bind	Charizard returns to Ash. Harrison advances to the second round of the finals of the Silver Conference. Ash starts his battle against Gary.
Can't Beat the Heat!	Ash defeats Gary. Ash advances to the second round of the finals of the Silver Conference. Ash starts his battle against Harrison.
Playing with Fire!!	Ash continues his battle against Harrison.
Johto Photo Finish	Harrison defeats Ash. Squirtle returns to the Squirtle Squad. Charizard returns to the Charicific Valley. Harrison loses in the semi-finals of the Silver Conference. Jon Dickson wins the Silver Conference. Harrison suggests Ash should go to Hoenn. Harrison goes to the Indigo League. Gary leaves for Pallet Town. Ash and his friends leave for Pallet Town.
Gotta Catch Ya Later!	Ash and his friends arrive in Viridian City. Misty is reappointed Gym Leader of the Cerulean Gym by Daisy, Violet, and Lily. Misty receives her repaired bike from Nurse Joy. Misty leaves Ash to return to the Cerulean Gym. Brock leaves Ash to return to the Pewter Gym. Ash returns to Pallet Town. Ash sees Ho-Oh again. Ash leaves all his Pokémon but Pikachu at Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash changes into his second outfit. Ash leaves for Hoenn.
Hoenn Alone...!	Ash makes his way to Hoenn. Pikachu becomes ill.

Advanced Generation series

Hoenn

Season 6

Episode	Details
Get the Show on the Road	Pre-episode May turns 10. Ash arrives in Hoenn. May arrives in Littleroot Town. Ash meets May. Team Rocket gives Pikachu an outlet to discharge, which recovers it from its illness. Pikachu destroys May's bike. May receives a Pokédex and her starter Pokémon from Professor Birch. She chooses Torchic. May joins Ash. Ash and May leave Littleroot Town.
A Ruin with a View	Ash and May arrive in Oldale Town. Giovanni assigns Jessie and James to start a Team Rocket branch in Hoenn. Ash and May leave Oldale Town.
A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!	Pre-episode Lola returns to Pewter City. Lola redecorates the Pewter Gym, remodelling it to suit Water-type Pokémon. Flint closes the Pewter Gym in embarrassment. Brock returns to Pewter City. Brock fights to return Pewter Gym to a Rock-type Gym. Brock gives Forrest his Onix, Geodude, and Crobat. Brock changes into his second outfit. Brock leaves for Hoenn.
There's no Place Like Hoenn	Ash and May arrive in Petalburg City. Ash meets Max. Ash learns Norman is the father of May and Max. Max joins Ash. Max gets a PokéNav. Ash and his friends leave Petalburg City.
Cerulean Blues	Misty returns to the duties of being Gym Leader of the Cerulean Gym. Misty regains Horsea, Starmie, and the other Pokémon of the Cerulean Gym. Misty tames Gyarados. Cerulean Gym passes the inspection of the Pokémon League.
You Never Can Taillow	Ash and his friends arrive in Petalburg Woods. May and Max meet Brock. Brock rejoins Ash. Ash catches Taillow.
A Poached Ego!	Jessie releases Arbok. James releases Weezing. James catches Cacnea.
Tree's a Crowd	Ash catches Treecko.
A Tail with a Twist	Jessie catches Seviper.
The Lotad Lowdown	Brock catches Lotad.
All Things Bright and Beautifly!	May becomes interested in Pokémon Contests. Ash starts teaching Pikachu Iron Tail.
All in a Day's Wurmple	May catches Wurmple. Jessie catches Wurmple.
Gonna Rule The School!	Ash and his friends arrive in Rustboro City.
Winner by a Nosepass	May decides to compete in Pokémon Contests instead of at Gyms. Roxanne gives Ash the Stone Badge.
Stairway to Devon	Ash and his friends leave Rustboro City.
Brave the Wave	Ash and his friends arrive in Dewford Town. Ash challenges Brawly to a Gym battle but loses.
A Hole Lotta Trouble	Ash meets Steven Stone.
Gone Corphishin'	Ash catches Corphish.
A Corphish Out of Water	May's Wurmple evolves into Silcoon. Jessie's Wurmple evolves into Cascoon.
A Mudkip Mission	Brock catches a Mudkip.
Seeing is Believing	May's Silcoon evolves into Beautifly. Jessie's Cascoon evolves into Dustox.
Just One of the Geysers	Brawly gives Ash the Knuckle Badge. Ash and his friends leave Dewford Town.
Now that's Flower Power!	Ash and his friends arrive in Slateport City. May meets Drew. May gets a Pokéblock case.
Win, Lose or Drew!	May enters her first Pokémon Contest. May loses to Drew. Drew loses to Robert.
The Spheal of Approval	Ash and his friends leave Slateport City.
Watt's with Wattson	Ash and his friends arrive in Mauville City. Ash battles the Gym Leader of Mauville City, Wattson and wins. Wattson gives Ash the Dynamo Badge. Ash and his friends leave Mauville City.

Season 7

Episode	Details
What You Seed is What You Get	Treecko learns Bullet Seed.
The Princess and the Togepi	Misty rejoins Ash.
A Togepi Mirage!	Misty's Togepi evolves into Togetic. Misty releases Togetic so it can stay and protect the Mirage Kingdom. Misty returns to Cerulean City.
I Feel Skitty!	May catches Skitty.
Pros and Con Artists	Ash and his friends arrive in Fallarbor Town.
Come What May!	May wins the Fallarbor Town Pokémon Contest. May wins her first Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Fallarbor Town.
Poetry Commotion!	Ash and his friends arrive in Lavaridge Town.
Going, Going, Yawn	Flannery gives Ash the Heat Badge. Ash and his friends leave Lavaridge Town.
All Torkoal, No Play	Ash catches Torkoal.
Manectric Charge	Ash and his friends arrive in Mauville City. Ash challenges Wattson to an unofficial Gym battle and loses. Ash and his friends leave Mauville City.
Delcatty Got Your Tongue	Skitty learns Blizzard.
Disaster of Disguise	Ash and his friends arrive in Verdanturf Town.
Disguise Da Limit	May wins the Verdanturf Town Pokémon Contest. May wins her second Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Verdanturf Town.
Take the Lombre Home	Brock's Lotad evolves into Lombre.
Exploud and Clear	Ash's Treecko evolves into Grovyle.
Love, Petalburg Style!	Ash and his friends arrive in Petalburg City.
Balance of Power	Norman gives Ash the Balance Badge. Ash and his friends leave Petalburg City.
A Six Pack Attack!	May and Max meet Professor Oak.
Grass Hysteria!	May catches Bulbasaur.
Hokey Poké Balls!	Ash transfers Bulbasaur from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash transfers Bulbasaur back to Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Fan with a Plan!	Ash and his friends arrive in Rubello Town.
Cruisin' for a Losin'	May competes in the Rubello Town Pokémon Contest and loses to Savannah. Savannah loses the Rubello Town Pokémon Contest to Drew. Ash and his friends leave Rubello Town.
That's Just Swellow	Ash's Taillow evolves into Swellow. Ash wins the PokéRinger competition. James gets second place in the PokéRinger competition.
A Shroomish Skirmish	May's Torchic evolves into Combusken.
Who's Flying Now?	Ash and his friends arrive in Fortree City. James catches Chimecho.
Sky High Gym Battle!	Winona gives Ash the Feather Badge.
Pokéblock, Stock and Berry	Ash and his friends arrive in Lilycove City. Ash and his friends learn how to make Pokéblocks.
Lessons in Lilycove	Swellow learns Aerial Ace. May wins the Lilycove City Pokémon Contest. May wins her third Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Lilycove City.

Season 8

Episode	Details
Gaining Groudon	Kyogre is awakened. Pikachu absorbs the Blue Orb. Groudon is awakened.
The Scuffle of Legends	Archie absorbs the Red Orb. Groudon and Kyogre end their fight.
It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!	Ash and his friends arrive in Mossdeep City.
Solid as a Solrock	Tate and Liza give Ash the Mind Badge. Ash and his friends leave Mossdeep City.
Vanity Affair	Ash meets Drake.
Where's Armaldo?	Bulbasaur learns Petal Dance.
A Cacturne for the Worse	Ash and his friends arrive on Izabe Island. May meets Harley. May wins the Purika City Pokémon Contest. May wins her fourth Ribbon.
Once in a Mawile	Brock's Lombre evolves into Ludicolo.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt	Ash catches a Snorunt.
The Great Eight Fate!	Ash and his friends arrive in Sootopolis City.
Eight Ain't Enough	Juan gives Ash the Rain Badge. Ash and his friends leave Sootopolis City.
Mean With Envy	Ash and his friends arrive in Pacifidlog Town.
Pacifidlog Jam	May wins the Pacifidlog Town Pokémon Contest. May wins her fifth Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Pacifidlog Town.
Berry, Berry Interesting	May catches Munchlax.
Less is Morrison	Ash meets Morrison.
Hi Ho Silver Wind!	Ash and his friends arrive in Slateport City. May, Drew, and Harley enter the Hoenn Grand Festival. May, Drew, and Harley make it through the first round of the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Deceit and Assist	May, Drew, and Harley make it through the second round of the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Rhapsody in Drew	Harley is defeated by May in the third round of the Hoenn Grand Festival. Ash's Snorunt evolves into Glalie. May is defeated by Drew in the semi finals of the Hoenn Grand Festival. Drew is defeated by Robert in the final round of the Hoenn Grand Festival. Robert wins the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Island Time	Ash and his friends travel from Slateport City to Ever Grande City.
Like a Meowth to a Flame	Ash meets Tyson.
Saved by the Beldum	The Ever Grande Conference begins. Morrison's Beldum evolves into Metang. Ash, Morrison, and Tyson make it past the preliminary round of the Ever Grande Conference.
From Brags to Riches	Ash and Morrison advance to the next round of the Ever Grande Conference.
Shocks and Bonds	Ash, Morrison, and Tyson advance to the next round of the Ever Grande Conference.
A Judgment Brawl	Ash, Morrison, and Tyson advance to the next round of the Ever Grande Conference. Ash begins his battle against Morrison.
Choose It or Loose It!	Ash defeats Morrison and advances to the next round of the Ever Grande Conference. Ash begins his battle against Tyson.
At the End of the Fray	Ash is defeated by Tyson. Tyson becomes the Champion of the Hoenn League.
The Scheme Team	Pre-episode Marill has a Pokémon Egg. Tracey gives the Egg to Misty. The Egg hatches into Azurill. Ash mentions that a few months have passed since he first met May and Max. May and Max leave Ash to return to Petalburg City. Ash and Brock leave Hoenn and return to Kanto. Brock leaves Ash to return to Pewter City. Ash arrives in Viridian City. Ash meets Scott. Ash challenges Agatha at the Viridian Gym and loses. Scott tells Ash about the Battle Frontier. Ash leaves Viridian City. Ash returns to Pallet Town. Ash finds Misty waiting for him at home. Professor Birch and Max go to Pallet Town and meet Ash there.
The Right Place and the Right Mime	Pre-episode May leaves Beautifly and Skitty at the Petalburg Gym. May arrives in Pallet Town. May catches Squirtle. May leaves Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash leaves Torkoal and Glalie at Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash takes Phanpy from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash leaves Pallet Town with Misty, May, and Max. Brock rejoins Ash.
A Real Cleffa-Hanger	Pre-episode Brock leaves his Ludicolo at Pewter Gym. Misty returns to Cerulean City.
Numero Uno Articuno	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Factory. Charizard returns to Ash.
The Symbol Life	Noland gives Ash the Knowledge Symbol. Charizard returns to Charicific Valley. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Factory.
The Saffron Con	Ash and his friends arrive in Saffron City.
A Hurdle for Squirtle	May wins the Saffron City Pokémon Contest. May wins her first Kanto Ribbon.
Pasta La Vista	Ash and his friends leave Saffron City.

Kanto (Battle Frontier)

Season 9

Episode	Details
Sweet Baby James!	James leaves Chimecho at a family mansion to recover. James catches Mime Jr..
A Chip Off the Old Brock	Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp.
Wheel...of Frontier!	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Arena. Greta gives Ash the Guts Symbol. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Arena.
May's Egg-cellent Adventure!	Munchlax learns Focus Punch. Pikachu learns Volt Tackle. May receives an Egg.
Weekend Warrior	Ash and his friends arrive in Silver Town. May wins the Silver Town Pokémon Contest. May wins her second Kanto Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Silver Town.
Tactic Theatrics!!	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Dome. Tucker gives Ash the Tactics Symbol. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Dome.
Reversing the Charges	Phanpy evolves into Donphan.
From Cradle to Save	Brock catches Bonsly.
Time Warp Heals All Wounds	May's Egg hatches into Eevee.
Queen of the Serpentine!	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Pike. Lucy gives Ash the Luck Symbol. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Pike.
Harley Rides Again	Ash and his friends arrive in Wisteria Town. Harley wins the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest. Munchlax makes its Contest debut. Ash and his friends leave Wisteria Town.
Odd Pokémon Out!	Grovyle evolves into Sceptile.
Spontaneous Combusken!!	Ash and his friends arrive on Chrysanthemum Island. May wins the Chrysanthemum Island Pokémon Contest. May wins her third Kanto Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Chrysanthemum Island.
Cutting the Ties that Bind	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Palace.
Ka Boom with a View!	Spenser gives Ash the Spirit Symbol. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Palace.
What I Did for Love!	Ash and his friends arrive in Gardenia Town. Brock enters a Pokémon Contest. May wins the Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest. May wins her fourth Kanto Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Gardenia Town.
Talking a Good Game	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Salon. Ash challenges Anabel to a battle, but loses.
Second Time's the Charm!	Ash challenges Anabel to a rematch and wins. Anabel gives Ash the Ability Symbol.
New Plot - Odd Lot	Ash and his friends arrive in Mulberry.
Going for Choke!	May wins the Mulberry Pokémon Contest. May wins her fifth Kanto Ribbon. Ash and his friends leave Mulberry.
Grating Spaces!	Pre-episode Brock's Onix evolves into Steelix. Ash and his friends arrive in Pewter City. Ash and his friends leave Pewter City.
Battling the Enemy Within	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Pyramid. Ash challenges Brandon to a battle, but loses. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Pyramid.
May, we Harley Drew'd Ya!	May, Drew, Harley and Solidad advance to the first round of the Kanto Grand Festival.
Thinning the Hoard!	May, Drew, Harley and Solidad advance to the second round of the Kanto Grand Festival. May defeats Harley in the third round of the Kanto Grand Festival.
Channeling the Battle Zone!	May defeats Drew in the third round of the Kanto Grand Festival. Ash catches Aipom. Solidad defeats May in the third round of the Kanto Grand Festival. Solidad wins the Kanto Grand Festival.
Overjoyed!	Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Pyramid. Ash challenges Brandon to a rematch, but loses again. Ash and his friends leave the Battle Pyramid.
The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!	Ash receives a postcard from Gary which tells him about Sinnoh. Drew and Harley tell May they are going to take part in the Pokémon Contests in Johto.
Gathering The Gang of Four!	Pre-episode Charizard learns Steel Wing. Bulbasaur returns from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Charizard returns from the Charicific Valley. Squirtle returns from the Squirtle Squad. Ash challenges Brandon to a third battle.
Pace - The Final Frontier!	Ash defeats Brandon. Brandon gives Ash the Brave Symbol. Ash enters the Battle Frontier Hall of Fame. Bulbasaur returns to Professor Oak's Laboratory. Squirtle returns to the Squirtle Squad. Charizard returns to Charicific Valley.
Once More with Reeling!	Combusken evolves into Blaziken.
Home is Where the Start Is!	May leaves for Johto. Max returns to Petalburg City. Brock returns to Pewter City. Ash returns to Pallet Town. Ash reencounters Gary in Pallet Town. Gary leaves Pallet Town for Sinnoh. Ash receives a new Pokédex from Professor Oak. Ash leaves all his Pokémon but Pikachu at Professor Oak's Laboratory. Ash leaves Pallet Town for Sinnoh. Aipom follows Ash.

Diamond & Pearl series

Sinnoh

Season 10

Episode	Details
Pre-season	Paul receives a Pokédex and his starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan. He chooses Turtwig. Paul travels to Kanto, Johto and Hoenn and competes in their Pokémon League tournaments. Paul's Turtwig evolves into Grotle. Paul's Grotle evolves into Torterra. Paul captures a Murkrow, an Elekid, and a Weavile. Paul arrives in the Sinnoh region. Paul captures Ninjask and Chimchar.
Following a Maiden's Voyage!	Pre-episode Dawn turns 10. Dawn leaves Twinleaf Town to become a Pokémon Coordinator. Dawn arrives in Sandgem Town. Dawn receives a Pokédex and her starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan. She chooses Piplup. Dawn leaves Sandgem Town. Dawn sees a Mesprit. Ash arrives in the Sinnoh region. Ash is separated from Pikachu.
Two Degrees of Separation!	Dawn finds Pikachu and tries to capture it. Pikachu destroys Dawn's bike. James retrieves Carnivine, which he owned as a child. Brock arrives in the Sinnoh region. Brock joins Ash. Ash catches Starly.
When Pokémon Worlds Collide!	Ash meets Paul. Ash finds Pikachu. Ash meets Dawn. Team Rocket starts using their third motto. Ash changes into his third outfit.
Gettin' Twiggy With It!	Ash catches Turtwig.
Gymbaliar	Brock catches Croagunk.
Setting the World on its Buneary!	Dawn catches Buneary.
Not on My Watch Ya Don't!	Ash and his friends arrive in Jubilife City. Dawn gets a pink Pokétch.
Mounting a Coordinator Assault!	Dawn meets Zoey. Ash, Dawn, Zoey, and Jessie enter a Pokémon Super Contest. Ash, Dawn, Zoey, and Jessie compete in the first round of the Contest.
Arrival of a Rival!	Ash, Dawn, Zoey and Jessie advance to the second round of the Contest. Zoey defeats Ash in the second round, beating Aipom with Glameow. Zoey defeats Dawn in the second round, beating Buneary with Glameow. Zoey defeats Jessie in the second round, beating Carnivine with Glameow. Zoey wins her second Ribbon.
A Staravia is Born!	Ash's Starly evolves into Staravia. Bonsly learns Mimic. Staravia learns Aerial Ace.
Leave It To Brocko!	Brock's Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo.
Shapes of Things to Come!	Ash and his friends arrive in Oreburgh City. Paul goes to Oreburgh Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Roark. He wins. Roark gives Paul the Coal Badge.
A Gruff Act to Follow!	Ash goes to Oreburgh Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Roark. He loses.
Wild in the Streets!	Cranidos evolves into Rampardos. Dawn learns the next Contest will be in Floaroma Town.
O'er the Rampardos we Watched!	Ash goes to Oreburgh Gym and rechallenges the Gym Leader, Roark. He wins. Roark gives Ash the Coal Badge.
Twice Smitten, Once Shy!	Dawn catches Pachirisu. Dawn releases Pachirisu. Dawn recatches Pachirisu.
Borrowing on Bad Faith!	Jessie borrows Aipom. Dawn and Jessie enter an unofficial Contest. Dawn and Jessie advance to the second round. Jessie defeats Dawn in the second round, beating Pachirisu with Aipom. Jessie wins a year's supply of bananas.
Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!	Piplup learns Whirlpool. Dawn encounters a childhood friend, Kenny. Dawn, Kenny, and Jessie enter a Pokémon Super Contest.
Settling a Not-So-Old Score!	Dawn defeats Jessie in the second round, beating Dustox with Piplup. Dawn defeats Kenny in the second round, beating Prinplup with Piplup. Dawn wins her first Ribbon.
Drifloon on the Wind!	Ash and Marnie meet a Suicune.
Some Enchanted Sweetening	Ash meets Cheryl. Cheryl catches Burmy. Cheryl's Burmy evolves into Mothim.
The Grass-Type is Always Greener!	Ash meets Gardenia. Gardenia defeats Ash in a battle.
All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go!	Ash, Dawn and Brock enter a competition for a TV Project called Pokémon Cosplay Convention. Brock wins an Egg.
Buizel Your Way Out of This!	Dawn catches Buizel.
An Elite Greet and Meet!	Ash meets Lucian. Ash learns about the Sinnoh Elite Four. Lucian defeats Dawn in a battle.
A Secret Sphere of Influence!	Ash and his friends arrive in Eterna City. Ash learns Gardenia is the Eterna City Gym Leader. Ash learns the Sinnoh creation myth. Team Galactic appear, including Saturn, though Ash and his friends do not meet them.
A Grass Menagerie!	Ash goes to Eterna Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Gardenia. He wins. Gardenia gives Ash the Forest Badge.
One Big Happiny Family!	Ash and his friends are on Cycling Road. Brock's Egg hatches into Happiny. Brock polishes a white stone into an Oval Stone for Happiny.
Top-Down Training!	Ash meets Cynthia. Cynthia defeats Paul in a battle.
Dawn's Early Night!	Dawn, Zoey, Jessie, and Nando compete in the Hearthome City Contest. Dawn loses in the appeal round. Nando defeats Jessie in the semifinals. Nando defeats Zoey in the final round.
Tag! We're It!	Ash, Brock and Dawn compete in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Ash is teamed up with Paul. Brock is teamed up with Holly. Dawn is teamed up with Conway.
Glory Blaze!	Paul releases Chimchar. Ash and Paul, Dawn and Conway, and Brock and Holly advance in the tournament.
Smells Like Team Spirit!	Chimchar joins Ash. Ash and Paul face Brock and Holly. Ash and Paul win and advance to the finals. Dawn and Conway advance to the finals. Ash and Paul face Dawn and Conway in the finals. Paul's Elekid evolves into Electabuzz. Ash and Paul win Soothe Bells. Paul gives his Soothe Bell to Ash.

Season 11

Episode	Details
Once There Were Greenfields!	Gardenia reappears. Gardenia and James have a Tag Battle against Ash and Dawn using Turtwig, Cacnea, Aipom, and Pachirisu. Ash and Dawn win. Cacnea learns Drain Punch. James gives Cacnea to Gardenia.
Throwing the Track Switch	Zoey reappears. Ash is training for his next Gym battle in Veilstone City. Dawn is training for her next Contest in Solaceon Town. Aipom is having a hard time concentrating on Ash's training. Buizel is having a hard time concentrating on Dawn's training. Zoey suggests Ash and Dawn trade Aipom and Buizel. Ash and Dawn use each other's Buizel and Aipom in battle against Team Rocket. Ash and Dawn officially trade Aipom and Buizel.
Journey to the Unknown!	Ash and his friends explore the Solaceon Ruins. Dawn's Aipom evolves into Ambipom. Saturn steals a cube from the Solaceon Ruins.
Team Shocker!	Dawn competes in a Pokémon Contest in Solaceon Town. Dawn loses in the Appeals Round in the Solaceon Town Contest. Jessie wins the Solaceon Town Contest with her Dustox.
Riding the Winds of Change!	Ash, Brock, and Dawn enter a town having a problem with trapped Gligar. Paul uses his Electabuzz and Weavile to capture the Gligar's leader, a Gliscor. Ash, Brock, and Dawn help Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny chase the Gligar from the town. One Gligar remains behind, and chooses to go with Ash.
Sleight of Sand!	Ash and his friends encounter Hippopotas once more. Cassidy and Butch show up in the Sinnoh region and get into an argument with Jessie and James.
Lost Leader Strategy!	Ash and his friends arrive in Veilstone City. Maylene denies Ash's request for a Gym battle. Ash and his friends meet Paul's older brother, Reggie. Ash battles Reggie. Maylene agrees to a confidence-boosting match against Dawn.
Crossing the Battle Line!	Ash trains his Staravia to use Brave Bird. Dawn battles Maylene in a Gym battle. Maylene defeats Dawn.
A Triple Fighting Chance!	Ash battles Maylene in a Gym battle. Buizel learns Water Pulse. Ash's match with Maylene ends in a draw. Maylene gives Ash the Cobble Badge.
Enter Galactic!	Team Galactic arrives in Veilstone City to steal its meteorites. Saturn's Toxicroak battles Brock's Croagunk. Ash, Dawn, Brock, Maylene, and Reggie fight off Team Galactic. Pikachu and Paul's Electabuzz begin to get along. Team Galactic flees.
Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1	Ash and his friends meet Kellyn. The group meet a Riolu that can use Aura Sphere. Pokémon Hunter J attempts to steal the Riolu. Dawn learns of Ash's Aura abilities.
Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2	J steals the Riolu from the prior episode. Ash saves Riolu from J and the man J is working for.
Crossing Paths	Jessie's Dustox meets a Shiny Dustox. Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket learn of the Dustox breeding ceremony. Jessie releases Dustox.
Pika and Goliath!	Pikachu loses a battle against a boy's Raichu. Ash reveals that he still has the Thunderstone given to him in Vermilion City. Pikachu decides once again not to evolve into Raichu. Pikachu defeats Sho's Raichu. Jessie, James, and Meowth steal the Thunderstone Ash saved.
Our Cup Runneth Over!	Dawn learns about the Wallace Cup, a special Pokémon Contest that offers a Ribbon redeemable at any regional Grand Festival as a prize. Ash and his friends meet Wallace, former Sootopolis City Gym Leader and Hoenn Champion. May calls Ash from Snowpoint City.
A Full Course Tag Battle!	Pre-episode May's Eevee evolves into Glaceon. Drew's Roselia evolves into Roserade. May joins Ash, Dawn, and Brock at Valor Lakefront to compete in the Wallace Cup. May and Ash show Dawn the Ribbon they tied to win in Once More with Reeling.
Staging A Heroes' Welcome!	Pre-episode May's Squirtle evolves into Wartortle. May, Ash, Dawn, and Zoey compete in the Wallace Cup.
Pruning a Passel of Pals!	Pre-episode May's Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur. May's Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur. May, Ash, Dawn, and Zoey continue to compete in the Wallace Cup. Ash sees Azelf's projected soul at Lake Valor. Ash drops out of the Wallace Cup in the quarterfinals.
Strategy With a Smile!	May, Dawn, and Zoey continue to compete in the Wallace Cup. Zoey drops out of the Wallace Cup in the semifinals. May and Dawn face each other in the finals of the Wallace Cup. Dawn and Piplup narrowly defeat May and Glaceon in the finals. Dawn wins the Aqua Ribbon. May returns to Johto to compete for two more Ribbons.
The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!	Ash, Dawn, and Brock continue on their way to Pastoria City. The group meets Tyler, a rookie Trainer who is trying to capture a Yanma. Jessie captures Yanma before Tyler can. Jessie, James, and Meowth send Yanma to Giovanni via Delibird. Giovanni deems Yanma to be weak and returns it. Jessie decides to train Yanma. Jessie's Yanma uses AncientPower and evolves into Yanmega.
A Crasher Course in Power!	Crasher Wake gives Ash the Fen Badge.
Hungry For the Good Life!	Dawn captures a Swinub.
Fighting Fear With Fear!	Ash's Gligar learns X-Scissor. Ash, Dawn and Brock meet up with Gary. Gary gives Ash a Razor Fang. Ash's Gligar evolves into Gliscor.
Arriving in Style!	Dawn wins the Hearthome Collection with Buneary.
Playing the Leveling Field!	Pre-episode Zoey earns her third Ribbon. Ash and his friends meet Fantina. Fantina's Drifloon evolves into Drifblim. Ash battles Fantina but forfeits.
Battling the Generation Gap!	Dawn wins her third Ribbon in the Celestic Town Contest.
Losing Its Lustrous!	Team Galactic steals the Adamant Orb from a police airplane. Ash and his friends meet Cynthia again. Ash and his friends meet Professor Carolina, who is Cynthia's grandmother. Saturn's Toxicroak defeats Brock's Croagunk.
Double Team Turnover!	Ash and his friends confront Team Galactic, but fail in getting back the Lustrous Orb. Team Galactic steals the Lustrous Orb from Celestic Town.
A Trainer and Child Reunion!	Ash, Brock and Dawn meet Aaron of the Elite Four.
Aiding the Enemy!	Pre-episode Paul earns the Relic Badge from Fantina. Ash's Turtwig evolves into Grotle. Paul's Torterra helps Grotle deal with its decreased speed.
Barry's Busting Out All Over!	Ash, Brock, and Dawn meet Barry. Ash prepares to have an official Gym battle rematch with Fantina. Barry and Ash battle. Ash comes out the victor.
A Shield with a Twist!	Fantina gives Ash the Relic Badge. Jessie wins her second Ribbon in the Majolica Contest with her Yanmega.
Jumping Rocket Ship!	Ash and his friends reach Canalave City. The group's Pokémon are blasted away to various points in Canalave City. Barry leaves the group to train on Iron Island.
Sleepless in Pre-Battle!	Dawn's Swinub evolves into Piloswine.

Season 12

Episode	Details
A Breed Stampede!	Pre-episode Kenny earns his third Ribbon. Nando earns his fourth Ribbon. Gliscor learned Screech Dawn's Piloswine starts disobeying her. Dawn's Piloswine evolves into a Mamoswine. Ash's Gliscor learns Fire Fang Grotle begins to utilize the lessons that were taught to it by Paul's Torterra.
Ancient Family Matters!	Ash and his friends meet Byron. They discover that Byron is Roark's father.
Dealing with Defensive Types!	Ash battles for his sixth Sinnoh Badge, against Byron. Ash earns his sixth Gym Badge, the Mine Badge.
Another One Gabites the Dust!	Dawn wins her fourth Ribbon in the Chocovine Town Contest. Dawn's Pachirisu learns Super Fang
Pursuing a Lofty Goal!	Ash's Staravia evolves into Staraptor and learns Close Combat.
The Lonely Snover!	Ash's Grotle learns Rock Climb.
Old Rivals, New Tricks!	Dawn competes in a Pokémon Contest in Sandalstraw Town. Kenny defeats Dawn and wins his fourth Ribbon.
To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!	Dawn gives Ambipom to O for training.
Classroom Training!	Pre-episode Zoey wins her fourth Ribbon Ash and his friends arrive in Snowpoint City and meet Candice, the Snowpoint City Gym Leader.
Sliding Into Seventh!	Ash battles Candice of the Snowpoint Gym for his seventh Sinnoh Badge. Ash earns the Icicle Badge from Candice.
A Pyramiding Rage!	Brandon arrives in Snowpoint City. Paul challenges Brandon, with Paul losing easily.
Pillars of Friendship!	J returns and awakens Regigigas. Ash and his friends, along with Brandon, stop J.
Frozen on Their Tracks!	Ash and his friends meet Looker, of the Internation Police Force. Brock's Sudowoodo learned Hammer Arm
Pedal to the Mettle!	Pre-episode Paul's Magmar evolves into Magmortar. Ash and Paul begin to battle.
Evolving Strategies!	Ash and Paul continue their battle. Ash's Chimchar evolves into Monferno. Ash loses the battle.
Uncrushing Defeat!	Brock sees Uxie at Lake Acuity.
Gateway to Ruin!	Ash and his friends once again run into Team Galactic at Mt. Coronet.
Strategy Begins at Home!	Ash and Brock meet Johanna. Dawn battles Johanna and loses.
Historical Mystery Tour!	Ash and Dawn meet Palmer, head of Sinnoh's Battle Tower and Barry's father.
Challenging a Towering Figure!	Ash wins the Twinleaf Festival and battles Palmer of the Sinnoh Battle Tower, but loses.
An Egg Scramble!	Dawn defeats Lyra in a battle and receives an Egg, which later hatches into Cyndaquil.
Dressed for Jess Success!	James enters a Contest passing by Jessilina and wins, so Jessie gets her third Ribbon. Dawn loses to James in the semi-finals.
Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!	Cyrus hires Pokémon Hunter J to capture Mesprit, Azelf and Uxie.
The Needs of the Three!	Pokémon Hunter J catches Mesprit, Azelf, and Uxie for Team Galactic.
The Battle Finale of Legend!	Cyrus summons Dialga and Palkia and disappears through the portal created by them. Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter are arrested, bringing down Team Galactic.
Mastering Current Events!	Gliscor learns Giga Impact. Ash leaves Gliscor with McCann.
Double-Time Battle Training!	Pre-episode Paul earns his eighth Badge: the Mine Badge, thus qualifying for the Sinnoh League. Zoey obtains a Kirlia and a Leafeon. Zoey obtains her fifth Ribbon, thereby completing her requirement for the Grand Festival.
Gotta Get a Gible!	Ash captures a Gible which he befriended in A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!.

Season 13

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Episode	Details
Short and To the Punch!	Ash's Buizel learns Ice Punch
Yes, in Dee Dee It's Dawn!	Dawn, Ursula, and Jessie enter the Daybreak Town Contest, with the 3 making it to the Battle Round.
Playing the Performance Encore!	Ursula defeats Jessie in the Battle Round of the Daybreak Contest. Dawn defeats Ursula in the finals, earning her 5th and final Ribbon
Fighting Ire with Fire!	Barry and Paul meet for the first time. Barry has earned the 8 Sinnoh Badges, qualifying him for the Sinnoh League. Ash battles Barry briefly. Ash's Monferno activates Blaze again and gets out of control. Monferno evolves into Infernape.
Piplup, Up and Away!	Dawn's Piplup learns Hydro Pump.
Flint Sparks the Fire!	Ash and his friends meet Flint. Volkner refuses to battle Ash. Ash battles Flint, losing. Volkner decides to battle Ash.
The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!	Ash's Grotle evolves into Torterra and learns Leaf Storm.
Teaching the Student Teacher	Jessie wins her fourth Ribbon in the Neighborly Town Contest.
Keeping in Top Forme!	Ash and his friends meet Marley.
An Elite Coverup!	Ash and his friends meet Bertha.
Dawn of a Royal Day!	Princess Salvia wins the Arrowroot Town Contest, and gives the Ribbon to Jessie. Jessie obtains her 5th Ribbon, thus qualifing for the Sinnoh Grand Festival. Princess Salvia gives her Togekiss to Dawn.
Dealing with a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!	The gang arrive at Valor Lakefront for the Grand Festival.
Last Call, First Round!	Pre-episode Nando has earned seven Gym Badges. Nando acquires a Kricketot and an Altaria. Zoey's Shellos and Finneon are revealed to have evolved into a Gastrodon and Lumineon, respectively. Kenny's Prinplup evolves into an Empoleon; he is also revealed to have obtained a Floatzel. Dawn enters the Grand Festival alongside Zoey and Jessilina. Nando, Kenny, and Ursula earned their fifth Ribbons and enter the Grand Festival as well. Ursula is revealed to have obtained two Eevee, which she evolves into a Vaporeon and a Flareon during her appeal. Dawn, Nando, Ursula, Zoey, and Jessilina successfully clear the appeals round; however, Kenny fails to make it through and is eliminated from the Grand Festival.
Opposites Interact!	Dawn beats Ursula and advances to the Top 16 round of the Sinnoh Grand Festival. Zoey, Nando, and Jessilina also advance to the Top 16 round of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Coming Full Festival Circle!	Pre-episode Zoey's Misdreavus evolves into a Mismagius. Nando's Roselia evolves into a Roserade, while he is also revealed to have captured a Lopunny. Zoey and Dawn defeat Nando and Jessilina, respectively, and advance to the finals of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
A Grand Fight for Winning!	Pre-episode Zoey's Kirlia evolves into a Gallade. Zoey defeats Dawn in the final round of the Sinnoh Grand Festival, winning the Ribbon Cup as well as the title of Top Coordinator. Jessie decides to give up on Pokémon Contests after seeing Dawn lose. Ash learns that Sunyshore Gym is fully repaired and Volkner is ready for their Gym battle.
The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!	Ash arrives back at Sunyshore Gym for his Gym battle against Volkner. Ash's Infernape's Blaze is activated again, and it gains control of the Ability for the first time. Ash defeats Volkner and earns the Beacon Badge, allowing him to participate in the Sinnoh League.
Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!	Ash and his friends encounter Jasmine. Dawn meets Jasmine. Flint and Kenny battle and defeat Jasmine and Ash, respectively.
Bucking the Treasure Trend!	Ash and his friends meet Buck.
An Old Family Blend!	Ash and his friends arrive at Lily of the Valley Island for the Lily of the Valley Conference. Paul, Barry, Nando and Conway also enter the Lily of the Valley Conference, the latter two having earned the eight Gym Badges required. Ash decides to use the Pokémon he has stored at Professor Oak's Laboratory alongside the Pokémon he has acquired in Sinnoh during the tournament, and spends time with several of them. Ash's Cyndaquil is revealed to have learned Flame Wheel. Ash's Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava and learns Eruption. Ash learns he will be battling Nando in the first round of the tournament.
League Unleashed!	The Sinnoh League tournament on Lily of the Valley Island begins. Nando is revealed to have obtained an Armaldo. Ash's Quilava is revealed to have learned Aerial Ace while his Heracross is revealed to have learned Sleep Talk and Focus Punch. The gang learn that a mysterious Trainer has entered the tournament with a Darkrai. Ash wins his first battle against Nando, knocking him out of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Barry, Conway and Paul also make it through the preliminaries.
Casting a Paul on Barry!	Ash, Paul, Barry, Conway, and Tobias make it through the second round of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Paul and Barry are selected to battle each other in the third round of the Lily of the Valley Conference while Ash is selected to battle Conway. Paul's Electabuzz is revealed to have evolved into an Electivire, and Electivire is revealed to have learned Giga Impact upon its evolution to its final form. Barry is revealed to have captured a Skarmory and a Hitmonlee. Paul defeats Barry and advances to the quarter finals of the tournament.
Working on a Right Move!	Ash's Infernape learns Flare Blitz. Conway is revealed to have obtained a Shuckle, a Lickilicky, and a Dusknoir. Ash's Noctowl is revealed to have learned Extrasensory, Air Slash, and Sky Attack. Ash's Gible masters Draco Meteor. Ash defeats Conway and advances to the next round. Ash learns that he will face Paul in the quarter-final of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Ash's Gliscor returns to Ash for the battle against Paul. Tobias advances to the quarter-final.
Familiarity Breeds Strategy!	In the Lily of the Valley Conference quarter-final, Ash and Paul begin their second full battle. Paul is revealed to have obtained a Drapion and a Gastrodon while his Lairon is revealed to have evolved into an Aggron.
A Real Rival Rouser!	Ash and Paul continue their full battle. Ash's Gliscor is revealed to have learned Stone Edge. Paul is revealed to have obtained a Froslass.
Battling a Thaw in Relations!	Ash and Paul continue their full battle. Infernape's Blaze Ability activates. Infernape gets control of the Ability. Ash wins the battle and goes to the semi-finals.
The Semi-Final Frontier!	In the Lily of the Valley Conference semi-final, Ash battles Tobias. Tobias is revealed to have a Latios. Ash loses to Tobias and is eliminated from the Lily of the Valley Confence.
The Brockster Is In!	Brock's Happiny evolves into Chansey and learns Softboiled. Nurse Joy suggests to Brock that he trains to become a Pokémon Doctor. Ash and his friends reach Twinleaf Town.
Memories are Made of Bliss!	Dawn decides to remain in Sinnoh, Brock decides to train to become a Pokémon Doctor while Ash renews his vow to become a Pokémon Master. Ash and Brock return to Kanto and go their separate ways. Ash and Pikachu reach Pallet Town.

Best Wishes series

Unova

Season 14

Episode	Details
In The Shadow of Zekrom!	Trip turns 10. Ash and Pikachu travel with Delia and Professor Oak to the Unova region where Professor Oak is attending a conference. Deerling's spring coat indicates it is springtime in Unova. Ash learns that all of the Pokémon that live in the Unova region cannot be found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn or Sinnoh. Ash and the group meet Professor Juniper. Team Rocket also arrive in the Unova region, having been assigned there by Giovanni. Pikachu becomes temporarily unable to use Electric-type attacks after being hit by lightning caused by Zekrom. Ash meets a photographer and beginning Trainer by the name of Trip. Trip obtains a Snivy from Professor Juniper then battles Ash's Pikachu and wins.
Enter Iris and Axew!	Zekrom appears again and Pikachu is given back his Electric powers. Ash decides to remain in Unova and challenge its Pokémon League. Ash learns the first Unova League Gym is in Striaton City. The Oshawott from Professor Juniper's lab starts to follow Ash. Ash meets a mysterious girl named Iris and her Axew. Jessie and James are revealed to have left all their Pokémon at Team Rocket's Headquarters. Ash captures a Pidove. Jessie captures a Woobat.
A Sandile Gusher of Change!	The Oshawott from Professor Juniper's laboratory that has been following Ash since In The Shadow of Zekrom! joins his team. A wild Sandile begins following Ash.
The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!	Ash and Iris arrive in Accumula Town. Ash captures a Tepig.
Triple Leaders, Team Threats!	Ash and Iris arrive at Striaton City, and meet Cilan. Rather than challenging just one of the Leaders, Ash challenges all of the Gym Leader trio of Cilan, Chili and Cress to a Gym battle. Ash loses to Cress, defeats Chili, and starts his battle with Cilan. Ash's Tepig and Oshawott are revealed to know Tackle.
Dreams by the Yard Full!	Ash's Oshawott is revealed to know Razor Shell. Ash defeats Cilan and earns the Trio Badge. Ash, Cilan, and Iris agree to travel together through Unova. Ash learns that the next Unova Gym is at Nacrene City. Axew's dream reveals that it wants to reach its final evolutionary stage.
Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!	Ash catches a Snivy. Giovanni informs Team Rocket of the presence of another villainous team.
Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!	Team Rocket meets a stranger who gives them a mysterious item and tells them to head for Nacrene City.
The Bloom Is on Axew!	Iris is revealed to have an Excadrill. Iris's Axew is revealed to know Scratch and Dragon Rage. Team Rocket is told to go to the Desert Resort.
A Rival Battle for Club Champ!	Ash encounters Trip again whom Iris meets for the first time. It is revealed that, like Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny, there is a Don George that runs a Battle Club in multiple cities in the Unova region. Jessie, James and Meowth meet Pierce for the first time. It is revealed that Trip has obtained the Trio Badge, as well as another Badge. Ash and Trip decide to have their second battle. It is revealed that Trip's Snivy has evolved into Servine and that he has obtained a Tranquill and a Frillish. Ash's Snivy is revealed to know Leaf Blade. Trip defeats Ash in their battle.
A Home for Dwebble!	Cilan's Pansage is revealed to know Dig. Cilan catches a Dwebble.
Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!	Jessie, James, and Meowth receive a dummy meteorite from a Team Rocket agent. Ash receives a Pokémon Egg.
Minccino-Neat and Tidy!	Jessie, James, and Meowth arrive in Nacrene City. Ash gets a new Badge case from Bianca, given to her by Professor Juniper. Ash battles Bianca and wins.
A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!	Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Nacrene City. Ash and his friends meet Hawes and Lenora. Ash challenges Lenora to a Gym battle.
The Battle According to Lenora!	Ash battles Lenora and loses. Team Rocket steals the meteorite from Nacrene Museum.
Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!	Tepig learns Flame Charge. Oshawott learns Aqua Jet. Ash obtains the Basic Badge.
Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!	Ash's Egg hatches into a Scraggy. Jessie, James, and Meowth deliver the meteorite they stole from Nacrene Museum to Dr. Zager for analysis. Ash and Iris have their first battle using Scraggy and Axew, respectively. The battle results in a draw.
Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!	Ash and his friends reach Pinwheel Forest and meet the Castelia City Gym Leader, Burgh. Ash captures a Sewaddle. Ash sends one of his Pokémon to Professor Juniper and adds Sewaddle to his team.
A Connoisseur's Revenge!	Pidove is revealed to be the Pokémon sent to Professor Juniper. Cilan is revealed to be a Class A Connoisseur. The gang meet a Class C Connaisseuse named Burgundy, an old challenger of Cilan's.
Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!	Pikachu learns Electro Ball. The Sunglasses Sandile evolves into Krokorok.
The Lost World of Gothitelle!	Ash sends Sewaddle to Professor Juniper and switches Pidove back into his party. Ash and his friends cross the Skyarrow Bridge en route to Castelia City.
A Venipede Stampede!	Ash and his friends arrive in Castelia City and meet up with Burgh again. Ash encounters Trip again and it is revealed that he has obtained a Lampent. Ash's Pidove evolves into a Tranquill. Giovanni heads to Unova as Team Rocket's plan for the meteorite enters its final stages. Ash, Iris and Cilan meet up with Professor Juniper and leave to investigate the unusual activity caused by Team Rocket.
Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!	Ash's Sewaddle is revealed to know Tackle, evolves into a Swadloon, and learns Energy Ball. Ash battles Burgh in his third Unova Gym match and wins, earning him the Insect Badge. James captures a Yamask.
Emolga the Irresistible!	Iris captures an Emolga.
Emolga and the New Volt Switch!	Bianca battles both Iris and Ash with no official winner. Bianca leaves the group.
Scare at the Litwick Mansion!	James's Yamask is revealed to know Shadow Ball.
The Dragon Master's Path!	Iris reveals that her goal is to become a Dragon master. James's Yamask is revealed to know Night Shade. Iris's Axew masters Dragon Rage.
Ash and Trip's Third Battle!	Ash encounters Trip again and challenges him in a 3-on-3 battle which ends up in a tie. Ash learns about Alder, the Unova region's Champion. Trip is revealed to have obtained a Vanillite and Timburr.
Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!	Ash's Oshawott overcomes his fear of opening eyes underwater and perfects Aqua Jet. Ash captures a Palpitoad. Cilan captures a Stunfisk.
Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!	The gang meet a Trainer called Georgia, who begins a rivalry with Iris. Iris is revealed to have captured her Excadrill as a Drilbur. Iris's Excadrill is revealed to know Mud-Slap, Fury Swipes, and Metal Claw. Excadrill regains his loyalty to Iris and learns Focus Blast.
Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!	Ash captures a Roggenrola.
A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!	Ash and his friends encounter Bianca again. Cilan captures a Basculin. However, it is later released. James's Yamask is revealed to know Haze.
Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!	Ash and his friends meet Luke. The group learns about an upcoming battle tournament being held at the local Battle Club.
Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!	Team Rocket arrives in Nimbasa City. Ash and his friends enter the Club Battle, along with Luke, Bianca, Burgundy, Georgia, Stephan, and Trip. Stephan's Blitzle is revealed to have evolved into a Zebstrika. Burgundy is revealed to have obtained a Stoutland. Ash defeats Burgundy and makes it to the second round of the Club Battle along with Georgia.
Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!	Trip's Timburr is revealed to have evolved into a Gurdurr. Cilan's Dwebble learns Rock Slide. Cilan defeats Trip and advances to the second round. Stephan defeats Bianca and advances to the second round. Luke defeats Scooter and advances to the second round. Iris defeats Jimmy Ray and advances to the second round. Georgia is revealed to have obtained a Pawniard. Ash begins his battle with Georgia.
The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!	Ash defeats Georgia and advances to the semi-finals. Cilan's Stunfisk is revealed to know Scald. Luke defeats Cilan and advances to the semi-finals. Stephan is revealed to have a Sawk, while Luke is revealed to have a Larvesta. Iris's Emolga's Ability is revealed to be Static. Iris defeats Stephan and advances to the semi-finals. Iris learns she will battle Luke in the semi-finals. Ash starts his battle with Dino.
The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!	Ash defeats Dino and advances to the finals. Iris's Axew learns Outrage. Iris defeats Luke and advances to the finals. Iris defeats Ash and wins the Club Battle Tournament and a set of Wings. Luke leaves the group. Team Rocket prepare to begin their latest plan.
Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!	Ash's Scraggy learns Hi Jump Kick. Meowth begins to travel with Ash and his friends under the pretense that he was fired from Team Rocket. Iris attempts to capture Meowth but is unsuccessful. Team Rocket arrives in Anville Town and begin their plans to sabotage the Nimbasa Subway system.
Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!	The heads of the Nimbasa Subway system, Ingo and Emmet, notice Team Rocket's sabotage and begin investigating.
Crisis from the Underground Up!	Ash and his friends arrive in Nimbasa City. Ash and Iris meet Ingo and Emmet for the first time while it's revealed Cilan had met them previously. It is revealed that Meowth was in fact never fired from Team Rocket and that his joining the group was part of a plan to steal the gang's Pokémon. Meowth rejoins Jessie and James. Team Rocket successfully steal all the Pokémon from the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center (including those belonging to Ash, Iris, and Cilan) and make a getaway using the Nimbasa Subway Network.
Battle for the Underground!	Ash's Tepig learns Flamethrower. Ash and his friends, with the help of Ingo and Emmet, retrieve all the Pokémon from Team Rocket and force them to withdraw from Nimbasa City.

Season 15

Episode	Details
Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!	Ash and his friends encounter Bianca and meet Elesa, Nimbasa Gym's Gym Leader. Bianca's father appears to take his daughter home with him. Bianca is revealed to have obtained a Shelmet. Bianca has a Gym battle with Elesa but loses. Ash has a battle with Bianca's father and loses. Bianca's father decides to allow Bianca to keep traveling.
Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!	Ash has a Gym battle with Elesa and wins, earning himself the Bolt Badge. Ash learns from Elesa that the next Gym is in Driftveil City but has to wait to travel there because the Driftveil Drawbridge is closed for repairs.
Lost at the Stamp Rally!	Ash and Cilan challenge the Subway Bosses Ingo and Emmet to a tag battle but lose.
Ash Versus the Champion!	The gang meet up with Trip again, who is revealed to have obtained his fifth Unova Gym Badge. Ash and his friends meet Alder for the first time. Alder challenges Ash to a battle but then falls asleep during said battle thus resulting in no official winner.
The Lonely Deino!	Team Rocket prepares to begin their plan to capture the Kami trio.
The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!	Ash and his friends arrive in Driftveil City and meet Clay. Ash tries to challenge Clay to a Gym battle, but Clay refuses.
A Call for Brotherly Love!	Chili meets up with Cilan in Driftveil City. Cilan and Pansage battle Chili and Pansear and are victorious. Cilan's Pansage is revealed to know Rock Tomb. Team Rocket prepares for the final stage of their plan to capture the Kami trio. Chili's Pansear learns SolarBeam. Chili and Pansear battle Ash and Oshawott and are victorious.
Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1	Ash tries again to challenge Clay for a Gym battle, but Clay refuses again. Tornadus and Thundurus go on a rampage while the gang summons Landorus to stop the destruction.
Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2	Team Rocket captures the Kami trio but their plans are foiled and they are forced to release them thanks to Ash and his friends. Landorus stops the rampage of Thundurus and Tornadus, and all three Pokémon return to rest.
Battling the King of Mines!	Ash's Roggenrola evolves into Boldore. Ash's Boldore learns Rock Blast and Rock Smash. Ash battles Clay in his fifth Unova Gym match and wins, earning himself the Quake Badge. Ash learns that the next Gym is located in Mistralton City and decides to head there.
Crisis at Chargestone Cave!	Ash and his friends meet up with Bianca and Professor Juniper again. Cilan's Dwebble evolves into Crustle and learns Rock Wrecker.
Evolution Exchange Excitement!	Bianca trades her Shelmet for Professor Juniper's Karrablast. Bianca's new Karrablast evolves into Escavalier while Juniper's new Shelmet evolves into Accelgor. Cilan and Ash battle against Professor Juniper and Bianca and win. Bianca leaves the group.
Explorers of the Hero's Ruins	Ash and his friends are officially introduced to Cedric Juniper, the father of Professor Juniper. The sunglasses Krokorok returns to confront Pikachu.
Battling the Bully!	The Sunglasses Krokorok is revealed to know Crunch. Ash captures the Sunglasses Krokorok.
Cilan Takes Flight!	Ash and his friends arrive in Mistralton City and meet Skyla. Cilan battles Skyla and loses.
An Amazing Aerial Battle!	Ash's Tranquill is revealed to know Wing Attack. Ash's Tranquill evolves into Unfezant and learns Aerial Ace. Ash battles Skyla in his sixth Unova Gym match and wins, earning himself the Jet Badge. Ash learns that the next Unova Gym is at Icirrus City.
Climbing the Tower of Success!	Ash and his friends meet up with Stephan again and everyone enters the Bell of Wishes Festival Contest. Stephan wins the Contest and then accompanies the group to Ambiga Town where the Clubsplosion tournament will be held.
The Clubsplosion Begins!	Ash, his friends, and Stephan arrive in Ambiga Town and reunite Bianca, Burgundy, Georgia, and Trip, all entering the Clubsplosion tournament. Trip's Gurdurr is revealed to have evolved into Conkeldurr. Stephan defeats Edmund and advances to the second round. Cilan defeats Flora and advances to the second round. Ash's Scraggy learns Focus Blast. Ash defeats Angus and advances to the second round. Iris and Burgundy begin their battle.
Search for the Clubultimate!	Iris defeats Burgundy and advances to the second round. Georgia's Pawniard is revealed to have evolved into Bisharp. Georgia defeats Gail and advances to the second round. Montgomery defeats Delbert and advances to the second round. Bianca's Pignite is revealed to have evolved into Emboar. Bianca and Trip begin their battle.
A Clubsplosion of Excitement!	Bianca defeats Trip and advances to the second round. Ash defeats Betty and advances to the semi-finals. Montgomery defeats Iris and advances to the semi-finals. Stephan defeats Cilan and advances to the semi-finals. Bianca defeats Georgia and advances to the semi-finals. Ash learns he will face Montgomery in the semi-finals, while Bianca will face Stephan.
Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!	Stephan defeats Bianca and advances to the final round. Montgomery defeats Ash and advances to the final round. Stephan defeats Montgomery in the final round, winning the Clubsplosion and a year's supply of Vitamins.
Battling the Leaf Thieves!	Ash's Swadloon evolves into Leavanny.
A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1	Team Rocket returns to try and open a time gate in Twist Mountain. Ash encounters Dr. Zager for the first time.
A Restoration Confrontation! Part 2	James's Yamask is revealed to know Will-O-Wisp. Ash and his friends stop Team Rocket's attempts to travel through a time hole, forcing them to retreat.
Evolution by Fire!	Ash and his friends meet Tepig's former Trainer Ash's Tepig evolves into Pignite and learns Fire Pledge.
Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!	The gang meets Brycen, the Gym Leader of Icirrus City.
Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!	Ash battles Brycen and wins, earning the Freeze Badge. Ash learns that the next Gym is located in Opelucid City and decides to head there.
Clash of the Connoisseurs!	Ash learns that the Gym in Opelucid City is closed. The group meets with Burgundy again. Ash learns that there is a Gym located in Virbank City.
Crisis at Ferroseed Research!	Ash and his friends meet up with Georgia again. Georgia is revealed to own a Vanilluxe.
An Epic Defense Force!	Ash and his friends meet up with Luke again. Team Rocket prepare to begin their latest operation. A wild Meloetta starts to follow Ash.
Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1	Ash and his friends meet Roxie, the Virbank Gym's Gym Leader. Ash begins his battle with Roxie.
Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2	Ash continues his Gym battle with Roxie and wins, earning himself the Toxic Badge.
All for the Love of Meloetta!	Ash learns that the Unova League Conference will be held in three months. Ash meets up with Cynthia again while Iris and Cilan meet her for the first time. She also tells them about the Pokémon World Tournament. Team Rocket attempts to capture Meloetta but fails. Cynthia is revealed to own a Glaceon. Iris battles Cynthia and her Axew learns Giga Impact in the process. The battle is then called off by Cynthia. Ash and his friends accompany Cynthia to her villa in Undella Town. Team Rocket discovers that Meloetta is following Ash's group. Dawn is revealed to be staying at Cynthia's villa.
Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!	Ash and his friends arrive in Undella Town. Dawn returns, with Cilan and Iris meeting her for the first time. Dawn reveals that she will be participating in the World Championship Junior Cup. Dawn's Piplup is revealed to have learned Drill Peck and Ice Beam.
Expedition to Onix Island!	Meloetta changes into its Pirouette Forme for the first time and is revealed to know Relic Song and Close Combat. Dawn's Piplup is revealed to have learned Headbutt. Ash's Oshawott learns Hydro Pump. The reason why Team Rocket required Meloetta is revealed.
Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!	Iris captures a Dragonite.
Jostling for the Junior Cup!	Ash and his friends arrive in Lacunosa Town. Dawn meets Trip, Burgundy, and Georgia. Trip's Servine is revealed to have evolved into Serperior. Burgundy is revealed to have obtained a Darmanitan. Trip defeats Burgundy and advances to the next round. Cilan, Ash and Dawn defeat their opponents and advance to the next round. Iris's Dragonite starts disobeying her. Iris defeats Georgia and advances to the next round.
Battling Authority Once Again!	Trip defeats Manning and advances to the semi-final round. Cilan's Stunfisk is revealed to have learned Sludge Bomb. Cilan defeats Horatio and advances to the semi-final round. Ash defeats Geraldo and advances to the semi-final round. Dawn's Mamoswine is revealed to have learned Ice Fang. Iris's Dragonite is revealed to know Dragon Rush. Iris defeats Dawn and advances to the semi-final round. Trip defeats Cilan and advances to the final round. Ash and Iris begin their battle.
Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!	Ash's Krokorok evolves into Krookodile. Ash defeats Iris and advances to the final round. Ash's Krookodile learns Dragon Claw. Ash battles Trip in the final round but loses. Trip wins the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. Trip begins his battle with Alder.
Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!	Trip continues his battle with Alder and loses. Ash and his friends meet Cameron, who joins the group. Team Rocket discovers an entrance to the Undersea Temple. Dawn's Quilava is revealed to have learned Flamethrower. Dawn leaves the group to head to the Johto region to compete in the Wallace Cup.
The Road to Humilau!	Ash and his friends meet Marlon. Cameron battles Marlon and wins, earning the Wave Badge. Cameron leaves the group.
Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!	Team Rocket's "Operation Tempest" enters its final stage. Meloetta is revealed to know Hyper Voice. Ash meets Giovanni for the first time since Mewtwo Returns. Giovanni's Persian is seen battling for the first time, and is revealed to know Shadow Claw and Power Gem. Ash battles Giovanni with his Pikachu, but is defeated. Team Rocket successfully captures Meloetta, and takes it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the Abyssal Ruins. Giovanni uses Meloetta's song to unseal the Reveal Glass.
Unova's Survival Crisis!	Giovanni successfully summons the kami trio and uses the Reveal Glass to turn them in their Therian Forme. Dragonite begins to obey Iris. Meloetta manages to calm the kami trio down. Giovanni withdraws Team Rocket (including Jessie, James and Meowth) from Unova and returns to Kanto. Meloetta leaves with Ridley.

Season 16

Episode	Details
Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!	Ash learns that the Unova League will be held in Vertress City. Ash and his friends leave Cynthia's villa.
A Village Homecoming!	Ash and his friends arrive at Iris's hometown, the Village of Dragons. Ash and Cilan meet the Elder and Drayden for the first time. Drayden challenges Iris to a battle.
Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!	Ash and his friends arrive in Opelucid City. Iris has a rematch with Drayden and loses again. Iris finds out that Drayden is considering her for Opelucid Gym's future Gym Leader.
Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!	Ash and his friends meet Virgil, a rescue worker entering the Unova League who owns an Eevee and all of its evolutions.
Curtain Up, Unova League!	Ash and his friends arrive in Vertress City, where the Vertress Conference begins. Ash, Trip, Bianca, Cameron, Stephan, and Virgil enter the Vertress Conference. Stephan wins his first round battle, qualifying him for the next round. Bianca, Virgil, and Cameron begin their first round battles. Ash and Trip begin their battle.
Mission: Defeat Your Rival!	Ash defeats Trip, eliminating the latter from the tournament. Ash and Trip end their rivalry and become friends. Virgil defeats Ultimo, advancing to the next round. Bianca defeats Mikael, advancing to the next round. Cameron defeats Kendrick, advancing to the next round. Cameron defeats Bianca, eliminating the latter from the tournament.
Lost at the League!	Ash, Stephan, and Virgil are revealed to have made it through the second round. Ash, Stephan, Cameron, and Virgil make it through the third round of the Vertress Conference. Ash begins his match against Stephan. Stephan is revealed to have obtained a Liepard.
Strong Strategy Steals the Show!	Ash's Palpitoad is revealed to have learned Sludge Wave. Ash's Leavanny is revealed to have learned X-Scissor and to have Swarm as his Ability. Ash's Krookodile is revealed to have learned Aerial Ace. Ash defeats Stephan, eliminating the latter from the tournament. Cameron defeats Kenton, advancing to the next round. Virgil defeats Flora, advancing to the next round. Ash and Cameron begin their battle. Cameron is revealed to own a Hydreigon.
Cameron's Secret Weapon!	Ash continues his battle with Cameron. Ash's Pignite is revealed to have learned Brick Break. Cameron is revealed to own a Swanna. Cameron's Riolu evolves into Lucario.
A Unova League Evolution!	Cameron defeats Ash, eliminating the latter from the tournament. Virgil defeats Cameron, advancing to the final round. Virgil defeats Dino in the final round, winning the Vertress Conference.
New Places... Familiar Faces!	Ash and his friends return to Nuvema Town. Team Rocket returns to Unova now focusing on their original goal: capturing Pikachu and any other Pokémon they can. Team Rocket goes back to using their original motto again. Jessie and James are revealed to have obtained a Frillish and an Amoonguss, respectively. Ash, Iris and Cilan decide to explore the White Ruins in the hopes of meeting Reshiram.
The Name's N!	Ash and his friends meet N. Jessie's Frillish is revealed to know Shadow Ball.
There's a New Gym Leader in Town!	Ash and his friends meet Cheren, the Aspertia Gym Leader. Ash battles Cheren, but loses.
Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!	Looker returns, with Cilan and Iris meeting him for the first time. Ash, Iris and Cilan encounter the villainous Team Plasma, as well as the Plasma Scientist Colress, for the first time.
The Light of Floccesy Ranch!	Ash and his friends visit the Floccesy Ranch.
Saving Braviary	Ash and his friends meet up with N again. N joins the group.
The Pokémon Harbor Patrol!	Jessie's Woobat is revealed to have learned Hidden Power.
BW116	Ash's Charizard returns and is revealed to have learned Wing Attack, Slash, and Dragon Tail. Charizard battles Iris's Dragonite. The battle is called off by N.
BW117	Ash and his friends encounter Team Plasma and Looker again. Ash and his friends meet Anthea and Concordia for the first time.
BW118	Ash and his friends find out that N used to be a member of Team Plasma. N leaves the group. Ash and his friends approach the Dragonspiral Tower.
BW120	Ash, Iris and Cilan are escorted to the White Ruins by Cedric Juniper's assistant, who later is revealed to be Looker undercover. Ash and his friends meet up with Cedric Juniper and N again. Cedric Juniper finds the Light Stone, but it is taken away by N. Team Plasma begins their operation by attacking the White Ruins.
BW121	Team Plasma continues their attack on the White Ruins. N surrenders the Light Stone to Team Plasma. Ghetsis arrives and starts the ritual of awakening Reshiram.
BW122	Ghetsis summons and takes control of Reshiram. Anthea and Concordia arrive at the White Ruins to aid in the battle against Team Plasma. Colress's machine is destroyed, freeing all the Pokémon. Looker arrests Ghetsis, Colress and the other Team Plasma members, thereby bringing down the team.
BW123	Ash, Iris and Cilan leave Unova for Kanto, via the Decolora Archipelago. Professor Juniper prepares to send the Pokémon she has been keeping for Ash to Professor Oak.

See also

• List of anime episodes
• History of the Pokémon world

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