

Pocket Monsters, or Pokémon for short. These are the mysterious and wondrous creatures of this planet. They can be seen everywhere in the world—in the sky, in the sea, in the forests, in the cities. Ash and Pikachu continue their adventures, going wherever the wind takes them and wherever their hearts lead them, chasing the unfulfilled dream of becoming a "Pokémon Master." Encounters with wild Pokémon along the way—and Team Rocket's pursuit, aiming to steal Pikachu. Ash and Pikachu were continuing their usual adventurous days, but one day in a forest, they encountered a wounded legendary Pokémon, Latias ...!
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22mAfter a long journey, it's time for Ash to visit the Nimbasa City Gym where the Electric-type Pokémon fan & Gym Leader; Elesa accepts challenges. However, while in Nimbasa City, Ash & Co. meet up with Bianca who is closely followed by her father. Her father insists that Bianca should return home, but Bianca is adamant that she has grown since she left on her journey. Elesa suggests that Bianca's father watch the battle, and Bianca promises to return home if she loses. Will Bianca manage to defeat the Gym Leader, Elesa and prove herself to her father?
22mIt's time for Ash's battle against the Nimbasa City Gym leader; Elesa. As Elsea focuses on Electric-types, Ash is to find the battle tough. Pikachu becomes eager to face down against the Electric-type Pokémon despite the obvious type disadvantage. So, using his Palpitoad, Snivy and Pikachu against Elesa's Zebstrika, Tynamo and Emolga, Ash will face the toughest battle he has had in the Unova region. Will Ash win?
22mAfter the Nimbasa Gym match, Cilan convinces Ash & Iris to take part on the Subway Stamp Rally, which requires travelling across Nimbasa City, to collect stamps in order to battle Emmet & Ingo. However, while doing so, Ash & Iris encounter a lost Axew and decide to help it find its trainer. Will they be able to find the trainer and will Ash & Cilan be able to defeat the Subway Bosses?
22mHeading out of Nimbasa City, Ash & Co. bump into Trip and learn that the champion of the Unova region, Alder, is in Performer's Street. Ash & Trip decide to go find the legendary trainer and challenge him to a battle. However, the battle seems to be tougher than both trainers thought it would be. Will Ash or Trip win the battle, or will Alder defeat both trainers?
22mOn their way to Driftveil City, Ash & Co. encounter a trainer who is dreaming of partaking in the Pokémon Musicals in Nimbasa City. Using his Maractus Trio, he is trying to perfect the Over the Rainbow dance, but his Maractus keep messing up. Ash & co. decide to help the trainer and his Maractus perfect their moves...
22mOn their way to Driftveil City, Ash & Co. encounter a photographer who wishes to create a photograph so rare and legendary; one featuring all four Sawsbuck forms in one photograph which only happens in a certain area. Ash decides to help the photographer in his quest, but things get tricky when the wild Pokémon start acting strange.
22mOn their way to Driftveil City, Ash & Co. meet up with a trainer who is having trouble with her Gothita. The Gothita takes a liking to Ash's Scraggy so the trainer requests Ash trade it to her. Ash refuses this offer and so the trainer challenges him to a battle, and if he loses, he must trade Scraggy. Will Ash win the battle or will he lose Scraggy?
22mOn their way to Driftveil City, Ash & Co. meet up with a trainer who has three Deino. However, he seems to be having a problem with one of his Deino which is so shy that it even refuses to eat. Iris decides to take it upon herself to help the Deino. However, it's not as easy as it seems, especially when its owner doesn't return...
22mFinally at Driftveil City, Ash discovers that the gym is not currently open so Ash & Co. take a tour of the city offered by Charles. However, when they get to the market, they find a couple of thieves in disguise, only for them to be thwarted by the mysterious A☆celgor, who helps fight crime with his Accelgor. However, things start to turn when the evil Cyrogonal Man appears...
22mWhile training for his gym match with Clay in Driftveil City, Ash & Co. meet up with Cilan's brother Chili. Chili is having doubts as his Pansear lost and so he wants Cilan's advice in training it. As such, Chili challenges Cilan to a battle, but when Chili loses the match, he and Pansear both react badly to it...
22mWhen arriving at Driftveil Gym, Ash & Co. are soon sent to Milos Island by Clay in order to look for some Revival Herbs. However, when they arrive on the island, they learn that the plant isn't growing because someone has disturbed the shrines of the Pokémon that live on the island. Things get even more iffy when the legendary Pokémon: Tornadus and Thundurus appear and start attacking...
22mOn Milos Island, Tornadus and Thundurus continue their fighting after Team Rocket destroyed their shrines. However, Iris has managed to awaken the other Legendary Pokémon; Landorus, to try and qwell the fighting. Ash & Co. however get stuck in the middle of the battle, and things get worse when Team Rocket appear to enact their final plan: the capture of Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus.
22mAfter the incident on Milos Island, Ash finally arrives at the Drifveil City Gym and Clay finally accepts his challenge. With Clay being a trainer since he was a child, Ash faces a massive challenge against Clay's Ground-type Pokémon. With Krokorok, Palpitoad and Excadrill being used by Clay, Ash soon learns that the battle is not as simple as using type advantages...
22mOn their way to Mistralton City, Ash & Co. come across the Chargestone Cave. However, when they get within the viscinity of the cave, the Electric-type Pokémon start acting strangely. It appears that the Joltik of Chargestone Cave have appeared and are sucking the electricity out of them. Bianca calls Professor Juniper to appear, but when her Xtransceiver cuts out, things turn out to not be as they seem...
22mHaving met with Professor Juniper and Bianca in Chargstone Cave, Bianca takes up on an offer to trade her Shelmet for a Karrablast in order to evolve them. However, the Karrablast she receives ends up having a personality change upon evolution and quickly attacks Ash & Co. Bianca doesn't know what to do so Professor Juniper suggests a battle to prove her worth as a trainer. The battle is Ash & Cilan VS Juniper and Bianca. Who shall win and will Escavalier learn to obey its new trainer?
22mAfter he collapsed after exiting Chargestone Cave, Ash & Co. learn from Cedric Juniper about some nearby ruins which once held the legendary Pokémon, Zekrom. Cedric goes to visit the ruins, but Ash, eager to learn about the legendary Pokémon, decides to join him in the exploration. However, when they enter, they're quickly attacked by a Sigilyph and Cofagrigus who are protecting the ruins. Will Cedric find what he's looking for and will Ash & Co. get out safely?
22mOn their way to Mistralton City, Ash & Co. get ambushed by the Sunglasses Krokorok, Pikachu's rival. Shortly after this, Ash & co. meet up with a trainer in town who wishes to borrow Pikachu so he can battle and defeat his friend as he doesn't have any Pokémon and he has been challenged by a friend. A problem soon arises however when Ash & Co. learn that the battle is a Double Battle and so the trainer needs a second Pokémon. Krokorok decides to join in with the battle. Who will win?
22mOn their way to Mistralton City, Ash & Co. enter a forest which is filled with Bouffalant. While traversing the forest, Ash & Co. get seperated from their Pokémon and they all learn that, in order to pass through the forest, they need to put on afros to blend in. However, when Axew loses its afro, it incurs the wrath of the Bouffalant and gets chased. Will the Pokémon meet up with their trainers again, and will they be able to get through the forest?
22mFinally arriving in Mistralton City, Ash & Co. get to the gym and learn from Skyla that the gym battle is to be a special "Air Battle" where she is challenged by multiple trainers at once. Ash is somewhat intrigued by this and books a slot where he can participate in order for him to earn his new badge. However, Cilan gets angered by this and challenges Skyla to a battle the proper way to see if she is even capable of being a proper gym leader. Will she prove herself?
22mAfter proving that her way of deciding who gets a badge is valid by defeating Cilan as she predicted, Ash challenges Skyla to a proper match. Skyla insists that she will win based on the Pokémon Ash decides to use. Ash, however, does not accept this and faces a tough uphill battle. Using Pikachu, Krokorok and Tranquill, he has to face off against Skyla's Unfezant, Swoobat and Swanna. Will Ash manage to defeat Skyla and prove her wrong?







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Pocket Monsters, or Pokémon for short. These are the mysterious and wondrous creatures of this planet. They can be seen everywhere in the world—in the sky, in the sea, in the forests, in the cities. Ash and Pikachu continue their adventures, going wherever the wind takes them and wherever their hearts lead them, chasing the unfulfilled dream of becoming a "Pokémon Master." Encounters with wild Pokémon along the way—and Team Rocket's pursuit, aiming to steal Pikachu. Ash and Pikachu were continuing their usual adventurous days, but one day in a forest, they encountered a wounded legendary Pokémon, Latias ...!
Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Iizuka, Kenyuu Horiuchi, Yuji Ueda, Megumi Hayashibara, Shinichiro Miki, Inuko Inuyama.
The catalogue lists an episode length of 25 minutes; individual episodes may vary.
The listed premiere date is 1 April 1997.