49. Hail to the Chef!
Our heroes and Team Rocket check out a new restaurant owned by two sisters who can't stop squabbling!
Pokémon
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!
50. Caterpie's Big Dilemma
After a scientific experiment goes awry, Ash and friends try to track down a Caterpie that has grown to enormous proportions!
51. The Saffron Con
Our heroes are in Saffron City for May's first Pokémon Contest in the Kanto region-and her shady rival Harley is competing, too!
52. A Hurdle for Squirtle
The Saffron Pokémon Contest is under way! Can May win her first ribbon in the Kanto region?
53. Pasta La Vista!
Ash checks out the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City and ends up getting recruited as a new student!