25. Berry, Berry Interesting
When our heroes stumble upon a wonderful berry harvest, May takes the opportunity to make some Pokéblocks for the Grand Festival, drawing the attention of a hungry Munchlax!
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Advanced Battle
Ash earns his final two Badges and secures himself a spot in the Hoenn League Championships, while May comes dangerously close to not getting her final Ribbon—setting the stage for epic showdowns with both of her rivals in the Grand Festival. Ash meets two Trainers that become his own Hoenn rivals, facing off against both of them during the course of the tournament. Upon returning to Kanto and reuniting with old friends, Ash is recruited for a new challenge—the Battle Frontier!
26. Less Is Morrison
Ash meets Morrison, another Trainer who's on his way to compete in the Hoenn League, and the two immediately become fierce rivals!
27. The Ribbon Cup Caper!
Aboard a luxury liner bound for Slateport City and the Grand Festival, our heroes must help Officer Jenny catch a master thief!
28. Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!
This is a clipshow Unaired outside of Japan of Satoshi's (Ash's) gym battles and Haruka's (May's) contest battles. The heroes are still on the boat looking towards the Grand Festival. Ash remembers all of his Hoenn Gym Battles with Roxanne, Norman, Brawly, Juan, Tate and Lisa, while May remembers her Contests with Drew, Grace, Kelly, Harley, Erica and Savannah.
29. Hi Ho Silver Wind! (1)
On the first day of the Grand Festival, May runs into her deceitful rival Harley once more!
30. Deceit and Assist (2)
Ash meets a Coordinator whose ribbons have been stolen, and May listens to some bad advice before her first performance in the Grand Festival!
31. Rhapsody in Drew (3)
May is up against Harley in the second round of the Grand Festival! Can she triumph over his treacherous tactics?
32. Island Time
When our heroes win free tickets to Ever Grande City for the Hoenn League Championships, they're delighted-until it becomes clear this is another of Team Rocket's schemes!
33. Like a Meowth to a Flame
While training for the Hoenn League, Ash meets fellow Trainer Tyson and his Meowth in boots, and they discover that the ceremonial torch has been stolen!
34. Saved by the Beldum
Ash, Morrison, and Tyson register for the Hoenn League, and it appears that Tyson's Meowth has an unfortunate past...
35. From Brags to Riches
In the qualifying rounds, Ash faces a serious challenge: he has to win three matches in a row, and each match is a Double Battle!
36. Shocks and Bonds (1)
Ash has made it through the qualifying rounds, but now he faces an impressive Trainer named Katie in a full battle, where both of them will use all six of their Pokémon!
37. A Judgment Brawl (2)
Ash has fallen behind in his full battle against Katie! Can he recover and make it to the second round?
38. Choose It or Lose It! (3)
Ash faces his friend and rival Morrison in the second round of the Hoenn League!
39. At the End of the Fray (4)
Ash goes up against his rival Tyson in the quarterfinals of the Hoenn League!
40. The Scheme Team
The Hoenn League is over, and it's time for Ash to bid farewell to his traveling companions and head home-but he can't resist one more challenge from a Gym Leader along the way!
41. The Right Place and the Right Mime
Max and May come to visit Ash in Pallet Town, along with Misty and Brock, and they all make plans for another journey together-this time, to the Battle Frontier!
42. A Real Cleffa-Hanger
Our heroes stop for a picnic at the base of Mt. Moon, where they encounter the rarely seen Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable!
43. Numero Uno Articuno
On the way to Ash's first match at the Battle Frontier, our heroes see the Legendary Pokémon Articuno flying through a snowstorm!
44. The Symbol Life
Ash calls in his old friend Charizard to help in his battle against Frontier Brain Noland and his friend Articuno!
45. Hooked on Onix
Provoked by Team Rocket, hordes of Rock-type Pokémon attack our heroes on their way to the Battle Arena!
46. Rough, Tough Jigglypuff
Ash and friends fall into a trap set by a man who wants to catch a Jigglypuff for his daughter's birthday!
47. On Cloud Arcanine
On their way to the Battle Arena, Ash and friends stop by a cake shop, but the line for it is long. They see an Arcanine come running by, and May decides to catch it. However, Drew returns and he also wants to capture it.
48. Sitting Psyduck
Ash and friends rescue a sad Psyduck from a group of Fighting types, but they can't figure out how to cheer it up...