25. Staging a Heroes' Welcome!
It's the first stage of the Wallace Cup, and Ash, May, Dawn, and Zoey are all competing! Can all four of them make it to the next round?
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Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension
It’s looking good for Ash as he works on his next three Gym Badges, but not so good for Dawn, coming off a pair of Contest defeats. Both will do what they can to become better Trainers, from entering the Wallace Cup competition to attending Professor Rowan’s Pokémon Summer Academy. Hopefully, the new tactics they pick up will give them the tools they need to succeed against the latest plot by Pokémon Hunter J—as well as the emerging threat of Team Galactic!
26. Pruning a Passel of Pals!
The second round of the Wallace Cup has arrived, and Dawn, Ash, May, and Zoey are all in the victory hunt!
27. Strategy with a Smile!
Dawn faces the prospect of battling against her rival Zoey or her new friend May in the final round of the prestigious Wallace Cup!
28. The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!
On their way to Pastoria City, our heroes meet a beginning Trainer named Tyler, who's trying to catch his first wild Pokémon.
29. Chim-Charred!
When our heroes encounter Ash's rival Paul outside Pastoria City, Chimchar-who joined Ash's team after Paul left it behind-is itching for a battle!
30. Cream of the Croagunk Crop!
Our heroes arrive in Pastoria City and meet Gym Leader Crasher Wake, who introduces them to the annual Croagunk Festival!
31. A Crasher Course in Power!
It's time for Ash to go up against Pastoria City Gym Leader Crasher Wake in an attempt to win his fourth Sinnoh region Gym badge!
32. Hungry for the Good Life!
Our heroes are heading back to Hearthome City so Ash can challenge the Gym Leader there when they meet a very hungry wild Swinub who's causing problems for its neighbors!
33. Fighting Fear with Fear!
After being defeated by Paul, Ash's Gligar wants to do some special training-and they find an unexpected ally to help!
34. Arriving in Style!
After they learn that the Hearthome City Gym Leader is still away, Ash and Dawn discover a different kind of competition to keep them busy!
35. The Psyduck Stops Here!
Following a narrow ravine on their way to Celestic Town, our heroes find themselves blocked by a trio of determined and powerful Psyduck.
36. Camping It Up!
Professor Rowan invites our heroes to participate in his Pokémon Summer Academy, where Trainers are randomly paired with Pokémon so they can learn to work together!
37. Up Close and Personable!
At Pokémon Summer Academy, our heroes are working on a report about the Water-type Pokémon in a nearby lake when a mystery begins to unfold!
38. Ghoul Daze!
Our heroes continue their studies at Pokémon Summer Academy, where a close encounter with Ghost-type Pokémon proves challenging for Ash and his new rival Angie!
39. One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
Pokémon Summer Academy is drawing to a close, and that means it's time for all the students to participate in the Pokémon Triathlon!
40. A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!
Dawn and Piplup are getting serious about their training-maybe too serious. Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio are trying to get back in shape after their cushy Summer Academy job.
41. Playing the Leveling Field!
On their way to Celestic Town, our heroes run into two people they didn't expect to see: Dawn's rival Zoey, battling the elusive Hearthome City Gym Leader, Fantina!
42. Doc Brock!
When Brock goes to run an errand, Ash and Dawn suddenly find themselves dealing with a very sick Pachirisu-and their usual doctor isn't in the house!
43. Battling the Generation Gap!
While competing in the Celestic Town Pokémon Contest, Dawn meets a Coordinator of legend: one who once defeated Top Coordinator Johanna, Dawn's mom!
44. Losing Its Lustrous!
The evil Team Galactic is back on the scene once again, this time to steal the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs!
45. Double Team Turnover!
As Team Galactic continues its evil quest to steal the Lustrous Orb, Champion Cynthia and our heroes discover they must battle both Team Galactic and Team Rocket to protect it!
46. If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!
Taking some time off to visit their friend Angie on their way to Hearthome City, our heroes investigate the mystery of the Scarf Monster!
47. A Trainer and Child Reunion!
A surprise encounter with Aaron, a member of the Elite Four, gives our heroes the unique opportunity to witness an emotional reunion between Aaron and his first Pokémon.
48. Aiding the Enemy!
While Ash is training for his rematch with Fantina at the Hearthome Gym, his rival Paul interrupts him for a battle!