25. Gulpin It Down!
Mayhem ensues when Professor Oak inadvertently creates a gigantic Gulpin and Treecko in an effort to stop a Gulpin outbreak.
Pokémon
Advanced Challenge
A shadow hovers over Ash, May, and friends as they continue their journey through the Hoenn region, and it’s not just that of Mt. Chimney—both Team Magma and Team Aqua put plans into action with our heroes caught in the middle! When not foiling evil schemes, Ash and May chase their personal goals, with Ash battling for three more Gym Badges and May winning her first three Contest Ribbons. The group also gains new Pokémon like Torkoal and Bulbasaur, but could they be too much to handle?
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26. Exploud and Clear
Even as Ash's Treecko evolves in the course of battle, his opponent's Loudred does the same. Team Rocket couldn't have picked a worse time to attack.
27. Go Go Ludicolo!
Ash and friends must rely on Grovyle, Torkoal, and Corphish, as they approach Petalburg City.
28. A Double Dilemma
When May and Max's father, Norman, reaches near celebrity status, Team Rocket pretends to be a part of the family.
29. Love, Petalburg Style!
Rumors are spreading about Nurse Joy spending a little too much time with Norman, Max and May's father! What's going on?
30. Balance of Power
Ash has challenged Max and May's father, Norman, to a battle before—but this time, it's for a Gym badge!
31. A Six Pack Attack!
When Professor Oak makes a surprise appearance in Hoenn, bringing along Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, Ash joins forces with them to battle Team Rocket.
32. The Bicker the Better
When Ash and May face a duo in a double Pokémon battle, a falling out between these two friends causes them to lose--but they soon resolve their differences.
33. Grass Hysteria!
When May accidentally enters a forbidden spot where only grass Pokémon live, she quickly befriends a friendly Bulbasaur.
34. Hokey Pokéballs
May lets her Bulbasaur out of its Pokéball and the curious Pokemon soon gets into trouble.
35. Whiscash and Ash
When a famed Whiscash swallows Ash's Gym badges, he teams up with a fisherman to try to reel it in!
36. Me, Myself and Time
Ash and Pikachu meet up with an aspiring archaeologist who leads them to an ancient and mystical site.
37. A Fan with a Plan
May prepares to enter her first contest open only to ribbon holders, but remains confident despite seeing the contest favorite and his powerful Masquerain.
38. Cruisin' for a Losin?
May decides to use Bulbasaur in the Rubello Town Contest. Will its lack of experience cost her a ribbon?
39. Pearls Are a Spoink's Best Friend
When a Spoink loses the pearl on its head, Ash and friends volunteer to help search for it.
40. That's Just Swellow
Ash, May, and Brock participate in a curious sporting event in which players use rings dangling from balloons to catch balls lying on the ground.
41. Take This House and Shuppet
Fights arise both between May and Max and amongst Team Rocket, as a Shuppet--a Pokémon that feeds on human anger--stirs them to conflict.
42. A Shroomish Skirmish
Team Rocket infuriates a Breloom, forcing not only themselves, but also Ash and friends to flee from its wrath.
43. Unfair-Weather Friends
Ash and friends learn of Groudon and Kyogre, when Team Magma is joined by a master of disguise.
44. Who's Flying Now?
Ash and friends meet up with the beautiful gym leader, Winona, at the Feather Carnival.
45. Sky High Gym Battle!
It's Swellow versus Swellow as Ash and Winona battle it out in the Fortree City Gym!
46. Lights, Camerupt, Action!
As the heroes continue onwards, they encounter a man pushing his Camerupt. After helping the man, the heroes are told the man, named Elijah, goes around villages and shows movies. The heroes decide to accompany them, while Team Rocket plans on stealing his equipment.
47. Crazy As a Lunatone
A group of conspiracy theorists known as the Pokemon Mystery Club pursues a Lunatone suspected to be behind a recent series of strange events.
48. The Garden of Eatin'
A troubled Snorlax wanders into a public park, creating no end of trouble.