List of Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl episodes

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This is a list of episodes in Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl, aired in Japan as Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl (ポケットモンスター　ダイヤモンド＆パール, Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo Pāru^?), the tenth season of the Pokémon animated series, covering the continuing adventures of series protagonist Ash Ketchum as he travels to Sinnoh and meets new friends along with his old friend Brock and a new trainer named Dawn.

1 Overview
2 Season 10: Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl (2007-2008)
3 Season 11: Pokémon: DP Battle Dimension (2008-2009)
4 References
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Overview

The division between seasons of Pokémon is based on the English version openings of each episode, and may not reflect the actual production season. The English episode numbers are based on their first airing in the United States either in syndication on Cartoon Network, or on the WB Television Network. Other English-speaking nations largely followed either this order or the Japanese order. Subsequent airings of the English version follow the original Japanese order, except in the case of episodes which are no longer shown in English. The series began regularly airing in the United States on June 4, 2007.

The series began airing first-run episodes in Japan on September 28, 2006 and is still currently airing. The first three episodes of the tenth season were broadcast in the United States as a special on April 20, 2007 back-to-back in the same format as the original Japanese airing. The fifty-first and final episode of season ten,^[1] "Smells Like Team Spirit", first-ran on Cartoon Network on February 1, 2008.^[1]

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
Season		Episodes	JP	US
	Diamond and Pearl	52	2006 – 2007	2007 – 2008
	DP Battle Dimension	32+	2007 – 2008	2008

[edit] Season 10: Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl (2007-2008)

J#/E#	English title Japanese title	Japan air date	English air date

469	"Following a Maiden's Voyage!" "Setting Off! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!!" (旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！！ Tabidachi! Futaba Taun kara Masago Taun e!!)	September 28, 2006	April 20, 2007
Dawn is a ten year-old girl living in the region of Sinnoh, aspiring to become a Pokémon Coordinator. She starts by heading towards the Pokémon Laboratory in Sandgem Town on her bike to get her starter Pokémon, but she's completely perplexed by the roads. After arriving at Professor Rowan's laboratory, she helps search for the escaped Piplup dawn then sees Mesprit Piplup and decides to keep it as her first Pokémon. Ash arrives in Sinnoh by ship, has an aerial battle with Team Rocket, and loses Pikachu in the forest. (This was aired as a part of an hour-and-a-half special with episodes 2 and 3.)
470	"Two Degrees of Separation!" "Find Pikachu! Route 202!" (ピカチュウをさがせ!202番道路! Pikachū o sagase! 202-ban Dōro!)	September 28, 2006	April 20, 2007
Dawn, who just received Piplup, lays her sights on Jubilife City. Ash's weakened Pikachu appears in front of her, closely pursued by Team Rocket. Ash begins his search for Pikachu when he reunites with Brock and captures a Starly. Dawn and Ash had both been seen by Officer Jenny, Professor Rowan and Nurse Joy, and they both ran and tried to find each other. (This was aired as a part of an hour-and-a-half special with episodes 1 and 3.)
471	"When Pokémon Worlds Collide!" "Rival Battle! Three versus Three!!" (ライバルバトル!三対三!! Raibaru Batoru! San tai san!!)	September 28, 2006	April 20, 2007
Ash continues his search for Pikachu. While searching, he is challenged to a single-elimination three-on-three Pokémon battle by a new rival, Paul. Dawn soon is helped by Ash and his Aipom. Soon Dawn and Ash are fast friends when they head back to the Pokemon lab to get a package that was sent from Ash's mother, which turned out to be a package of clothes. Ash, Dawn and Brock, now being reunited with Pikachu all begin to head to Jubilife City where Dawn meets Paul for the first time, in which he challenges Ash again. The battle ended in a tie, yet Ash felt like he lost. (This was aired as a part of an hour-and-a-half special with episodes 1 and 2.)
472	"Dawn of a New Era!" "Pochama versus Subomie! Hikari's First Battle!!" (ポッチャマ対スボミー!ヒカリ初バトル!! Potchama tai Subomī! Hikari hatsu Batoru!!)	October 5, 2006	June 7, 2007
Ash and Dawn have started traveling together but they are already having problems getting along with each other. Wanting to get Ash to acknowledge her power, she challenges Pokémon minstrel Nando to a battle. The two later find out that Nando is undecided about whether to challenge Gyms or Contests, causing Ash and Dawn to try and persuade him to challenge their preferred competitions.
473	"Gettin' Twiggy with It!" "Naetle! I'll Get You!" (ナエトル！ゲットだぜ！ Naetoru! Getto da ze!)	October 19, 2006	June 11, 2007
Ash knocks down Team Rocket's hot-air balloon, who had captured Pikachu, with Starly. A wild Turtwig saves Pikachu from the balloon which had fallen into a distant lake. However, Turtwig starts getting defensive for Pikachu and won't let any human near it. Turtwig soon realizes that Ash is his friend instead of Team Rocket so when Ash and the others accompany Turtwig with his friend Claire, Turtwig wants to be with Ash more and more, especially after Ash saves them from Team Rocket's clutches.
474	"Different Strokes for Different Blokes!" "Bewilder Forest! Shinji Returns!!" (迷いの森！シンジふたたび!! Mayoi no Mori! Shinji futatabi!!)	October 26, 2006	June 12, 2007
Ash and the gang were training Turtwig when they spot Paul at the ledge. Paul challenges Ash to a battle the first time. Ash battles Paul with his Turtwig and ends up battling Team Rocket when they interfere. Paul ends up winning against Ash which makes Ash upset.
475	"Like it or Lup It!" "Pochama Tries its Hardest!!" (ポッチャマがんばる!! Potchama ganbaru!!)	November 2, 2006	June 13, 2007
Dawn is training Piplup for the upcoming Pokémon Contest. Team Rocket trick a group of water Pokemon and some Ludicolo to help them blast off Ash and his gang. Piplup see's that they are upset. Piplup later tries to help some water Pokémon reclaim some stolen food. Piplup used a move that Dawn was teaching it to win the contest. Piplup perfects the move and makes Dawn very proud.
476	"Gymbaliar!" "Gureggru of the Mysterious Gym!" (なぞのジムのグレッグル！ Nazo no Jimu no Guregguru!)	November 9, 2006	June 14, 2007
Ash and the gang are heading to Jubilife City where a young girl comes and asks them where the next gym is, and when Ash answers Jubilife Dawn agrees. Yet that wasn't the one she was talking about. Brock finds a heart in Croagunk and decides to catch it, in which he succeeds.
477	"Setting the World on its Buneary!" "Let's Play With Mimirol!?" (ミミロルとあそぼう!? Mimiroru to asobō!?)	November 16, 2006	June 18, 2007
After some trial and error, Dawn finally captures a Buneary for her team.
478	"Not on My Watch Ya Don't!" "Pokétch Unavailable!?" (ポケッチ入手困難!? Poketchi nyūshukonnan!?)	November 23, 2006	June 19, 2007
Dawn seeks to acquire the popular Pokétch gadget. However Team Rocket takes advantages of this with a scheme of providing fake Pokétches that brainwash the owner's Pokémon.
479	"Mounting a Coordinator Assault!" "Hikari! Contest Debut!!" (ヒカリ！コンテストデビュー!! Hikari! Kontesuto debyū!!)	December 7, 2006	June 20, 2007
Dawn is eager to participate in the Jubilife Pokémon Contest and meets Zoey, another girl, whom she instantly strikes a rivalry with. Ash's Aipom is also very eager to enter the contest, so Ash enters as well.
480	"Arrival of a Rival!" "Contest Battle! Rival Confrontation!!" (コンテストバトル！ライバル対決!! Kontesuto Batoru! Raibaru taiketsu!!)	December 14, 2006	June 21, 2007
Ash, Dawn, Jessie, and Zoey vie for the Contest Ribbon. Ash loses against Zoey, Jessie loses against Dawn. Dawn then goes to the final round and loses to Zoey there. Dawn then get's upset and tells her mother, who only tells her she should talk to her friends and not her all the time, so Dawn agrees. They then head to Oreburg City to see Ash's first gym battle.
481	"A Staravia Is Born!" "Mukkuru Tries its Hardest" (ムックルがんばる Mukkuru ganbaru)	December 21, 2006	June 25, 2007
Ash attempts to train Starly; however, it ends up being captured by Team Rocket along with other bird Pokémon. After perfecting Ariel Ace, it evolves into Staravia. (This was part of a one-hour special in Japan with episode 14.)
482	"Leave it to Brocko!" "Leave it to Takeshi!" (タケシにおまかせ！ Takeshi ni omakase!)	December 21, 2006	June 26, 2007
Brock helps to reunite a Nuzleaf with its Shiftry guardian. Brock's Bonsly evolves into a Sudowoodo (This was part of a one-hour special in Japan with episode 13.)
483	"Shapes of Things to Come!" "Kurogane Gym! Hyouta vs. Shinji!!" (クロガネジム！ヒョウタVSシンジ!! Kurogane Jimu! Hyōta VS Shinji!!)	January 11, 2007	June 27, 2007
Ash has finally arrived at the Oreburgh Gym, all ready for a Gym Battle. However, the Rock-type Gym Leader Roark has a match already scheduled, and the opponent is Paul. Paul faces Roark's Geodude, Onix, and Cranidos with Azumarill, Chimchar, and Elekid. Paul wins the Coal Badge but before he leaves, Ash challenges Roark to a battle.
484	"A Gruff Act to Follow!" "Zugaidos vs. Pikachu" (ズガイドスVSピカチュウ Zugaidosu VS Pikachū)	January 18, 2007	June 28, 2007
With Paul winning the Coal Badge, it is now Ash's turn to face Roark. Ash uses Aipom, Turtwig, and Pikachu. Ash ends up losing the battle.
485	"Wild in the Streets!" "Great Charge of Ancient Pokémon!" (古代ポケモン大進撃！ Kodai Pokemon daishingeki!)	January 25, 2007	July 2, 2007
While Ash trains for a rematch, Team Rocket schemes to acquire a fossil Pokémon. Once the Aerodactyl is revived, several more ancient Pokémon break out. It takes Dawn's new combo and Roark's newly evolved Rampardos to completely stop them, leading to a new style of training.
486	"O'er The Rampardos We Watched!" "At Kurogane Gym, Again! Decisive Match: Rampard!!" (クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！ Kurogane Jimu futatabi! Kessen Ramuparudo!!)	February 1, 2007	July 3, 2007
With Team Rocket's plot thwarted, Ash makes use of a move performed by Dawn's Pokémon in his rematch against Roark and his newly-evolved Rampardos. Ash wins the Coal Badge.
487	"Twice Smitten, Once Shy!" "I'll Get Pachirisu……Any Need to Worry!?" (パチリスゲットで……大丈夫!? Pachirisu getto de……daijōbu!?)	February 8, 2007	July 5, 2007
Coming off Ash's victory over Roark, our heroes continue their journey when they come across a hyperactive Pachirisu. Dawn captures it, but her attempts to control it has her questioning her capabilities as a trainer.
488	"Mutiny in the Bounty!" "Pokémon Hunter J!" (ポケモンハンターJ！ Pokemon Hantā Jē!)	February 22, 2007	July 9, 2007
A mysterious woman named J appears in front of Ash's group. She's one of the evil Pokémon Hunters who, with her Drapion, Ariados and Salamence, robs Pokémon from their trainers and sells them to the highest bidder. Meowth and Ash's Pikachu are taken by the hunter and her henchmen. In order to get Pikachu back, Ash's group forge an alliance with Team Rocket. Even though the Pokémon are rescued, J manages to escape.
489	"Ya See We Want an Evolution!" "The Strongest Koiking and the Most Beautiful Hinbass!" (最強のコイキングと最も美しいヒンバス! Saikyō no Koikingu to mottomo utsukushii Hinbasu!)	March 1, 2007	July 10, 2007
Ash, Dawn and brock meet the B-button gang and team rocket tries to steal the strongest magicarp and the most beautiful feebass.
490	"Borrowing on Bad Faith!" "Pachirisu vs. Eipam! Contest Battle!!" (パチリスＶＳエイパム！コンテストバトル!! Pachirisu vs Eipamu! Kontesuto Batoru!!)	March 8, 2007	July 11, 2007
On their way to Floaroma Town, Ash and company decide to attend an unofficial Pokémon Contest. Dawn plans to use her new Pachirisu to challenge the contest. However, on their way to the village, Aipom falls off the cliff while playing and is saved by Jessie of Team Rocket. As a favor, Jessie wants to use Ash's Aipom to represent her in the Pokémon contest. Dawn and Jessie challenge each other in the final round, but Aipom manages to defeat Pachirisu and win the prize. Before they leave, Aipom rejoins Ash.
491	"Faced With Steelix Determination!" "Roaring Haganeil! Protect the Bippa Village!!" (爆走ハガネール！ビッパの村を守れ!! Bakusō Haganēru! Bippa no mura o mamore!!)	March 15, 2007	July 12, 2007
Ash and his friends find an injured Bidoof in a forest and are about to take it to the nearby waterfall when Team Rocket appear. However, behind them is a very angry Steelix on a rampage, due to the fact that they accidentally jammed their shovels onto Steelix's head. Ash, their Pokémon, and the Bidoof tribe team up to stop Team Rocket and calm the angered Steelix.
492	"Cooking up a Sweet Story!" "Showdown! Satoshi versus Pikachu!?" (対決！サトシ対ピカチュウ！？ Taiketsu! Satoshi tai Pikachū!?)	March 29, 2007	July 16, 2007
Ash and his friends receive a request from a young woman named Teresa who wants to borrow Pikachu. She's in trouble because her Aunt Abigail's Pikachu (named Sugar), who helped make cakes in her cake store, suddenly disappeared. When Pikachu is captured, Abigail's newly evolved Raichu returns to save the day.
493	"Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!" "The Gifted Roserade and the Flower Legend" (怪傑ロズレイドと花伝説 Kaiketsu Rozureido to hana densetsu)	March 29, 2007	September 1, 2007
Ash and his friends arrive at Floaroma Town. They hear that a class has been opened within the town which teaches how to make the "Pokémon snack", Poffin. They try to make their first Poffin with the help of Forsythia and her seemingly-shy Roserade. However, Team Rocket schemes to steal all the poffin and berries. In order to defeat them, Roserade is forced to reveal its true power.
494	"Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!" "Pokémon Contest! Sonō Conference!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ソノオ大会！！ Pokemon Kontesuto! Sonō Taikai!!)	April 5, 2007	September 1, 2007
Dawn meets her childhood friend Kenny when she's training for the next Pokémon Contest. She wants to battle him; however, he turns down her request and asks Ash to have a battle instead. The Floaroma Town Pokémon Contest begins with Dawn using Pachirisu in the opening round.
495	"Settling a Not-So-Old Score!" "Decisive Battle! Pochama vs. Pottaishi!!" (決戦！ポッチャマＶＳポッタイシ！！ Kessen! Potchama VS Pottaishi!!)	April 5, 2007	September 8, 2007
Dawn and Kenny make it to the finals, leaving the contest battle between Piplup and it's evolved form, Prinplup. When the time runs out, Dawn is left with the most points and she wins her first Contest Ribbon.
496	"Drifloon on the Wind!" "Fuwante and the Messenger of the North Wind!" (フワンテと北風の使い！ Fuwante to kitakaze no tsukai!)	April 12, 2007	September 15, 2007
As they make their way towards Eterna City, Ash and the Gang run into a Nurse Joy at a Pokémon Center with their pack of Drifloon. When Team Rocket try to kidnap the dad's Ampharos at the Power Plant, it causes an explosion which makes the electricity at the Pokémon Center to go out. With an approaching thunderstorm, Nurse Joy and Marnie Joy head towards the Plant to try and help. Paige also tries to help, but the wind carries her, her Drifloon, and Pikachu into the mountains. Ash attempts to save them, but he too gets caught in trouble. Suicune appears and saves everyone.
497	"The Champ Twins!" "Satoshi and Hikari! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?" (サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫!? Satoshi to Hikari! Taggu Batoru de daijōbu!?)	April 12, 2007	September 22, 2007
Ash and Dawn (with their Turtwig and Piplup) have a tag team battle with Brian and Ryan (who, with their Quilava and Croconaw, have won 16-straight battles) that gets recorded for reporter Rhonda's "Sinnoh Now" TV program. Ash and Dawn end up fighting each other and they lose the match. They learn about teamwork and win the re-match. With this being the better battle, Rhonda decides to use that battle for her show.
498	"Some Enchanted Sweetening!" "Hakutai Forest! Minomutchi Evolution Strategy!!" (ハクタイの森！ミノムッチ進化作戦!! Hakutai no Mori! Minomutchi shinka sakusen!!)	April 19, 2007	September 29, 2007
Ash and his friends meet Cheryl, a female treasure hunter traveling through Eterna Forest with her Chansey. She captures a male Burmy, since she needs it to become a Mothim in order to get the Enchanted Honey at the Amber Castle.
499	"The Grass-Type is Always Greener!" "Naetle versus Naetle! Speed Showdown!!" (ナエトル対ナエトル！スピード対決!! Naetoru tai Naetoru! Supīdo taiketsu!!)	April 26, 2007	October 6, 2007
Ash and friends continue their search for the Enchanted Honey. During their journey, they meet Gardenia, the gym leader of Eterna City. Ash has a practice battle with her, but loses easily.
500	"An Angry Combeenation!" "The Beequeen of the Amber Castle!" (琥珀の城のビークイン！ Kohaku no Shiro no Bīkuin!)	May 3, 2007	October 13, 2007
The quest for the Enchanted Honey concludes as our heroes arrive at Amber Castle, home to a hive of Combee and their leader, Vespiquen.
501	"All Dressed up With Somewhere to go!" "I Like You! Pokémon Cosplay Convention!!" (スキです！ポケモンなりきり大会!! Suki desu! Pokemon Narikiri Taikai!!)	May 10, 2007	October 20, 2007
Ash and friends compete in a Pokémon contest where a Pokémon must imitate another to win the prize; a Pokémon Egg. Brock ends up winning.
502	"Buizel Your Way Out of This!" "Buoysel! The Road to the Strongest!!" (ブイゼル！最強への道!! Buizeru! Saikyō e no michi!!)	May 17, 2007	October 27, 2007
Ash and his friends encounter a wild Buizel, with Ash, Dawn, and Dawn's rival Zoey seeking to catch it. Dawn is the one to finally catch it.
503	"An Elite Meet and Greet" "Goyō of the Four Heavenly Kings and Dotakun" (四天王ゴヨウとドータクン Shitennō Goyō to Dōtakun)	May 24, 2007	November 3, 2007
Ash and his friends meet up with Lucian, a Psychic Pokémon enthusiast and one of Sinnoh's Elite Four. Dawn decides to test her luck against Lucian's Bronzong with her newly-caught Buizel.
504	"A Secret Sphere of Influence" "Sinnoh's Space-time Legend!" (シンオウ時空伝説！ Shin'ō jikū densetsu!)	May 31, 2007	November 10, 2007
The Adamant Orb is stolen from the Eterna City Museum, and the wandering minstrel Nando is accused for the crime by the local Officer Jenny (who has a Stunky). Ash and his friends, along with Gym Leader Gardenia and the Viridian City Officer Jenny, attempt to locate the true thieves. First appearance of Commander Saturn and Team Galactic.
505	"The Grass Menagerie" "Hakutai Gym! Vs. Natane!!" (ハクタイジム！VSナタネ!! Hakutai Jimu! VS Natane!!)	June 7, 2007	November 17, 2007
Ash finally has a gym battle with Gardenia, the Eterna City gym leader, in a 3-on-3 fight to the finish.
506	"One Big Happiny Family" "Explosive Birth! Cycling Road!!" (爆誕！サイクリングロード！！ Bakutan! Saikuringu Rōdo!!)	June 21, 2007	November 24, 2007
Coming off Ash's victory over Gardenia, our heroes hurry to a Pokémon Center when Brock's egg is about to hatch. Meanwhile, Team Rocket plans to steal Brock's new Pokémon.
507	"Steamboat Willies" "Pikachu's in Charge!" (ピカチュウのおるすばん！ Pikachū no orusuban!)	July 5, 2007	December 1, 2007
Ash and his friends decide to make a trip on a ship for tourists. They call out all of their Pokémon to show them the beautiful view they have from inside. Since there's still a lot of time left before the ship takes off, the group decide to do some shopping nearby, leaving the Pokémon alone on board. The situation ends in a chaos.
508	"Top-Down Training" "Enter Champion Shirona!!" (チャンピオン・シロナ登場!! Chanpion Shirona tōjō!!)	July 19, 2007	December 8, 2007
Ash and friends encounter Cynthia, champion of the Sinnoh's Elite Four, just as she is about to begin a battle with Ash's rival, Paul. Paul reveals that he has been competing in four regions, and shows his very first Pokémon - Torterra, having evolved from his Turtwig. Paul pits his Chimchar, Weavile, Murkrow and Torterra against cynthia's Garchomp but easily loses.
509	"A Stand Up Sit Down" "Hikari, Nozomi, and a Double Performance!!" (ヒカリとノゾミとダブルパフォーマンス!! Hikari to Nozomi to Daburu Pafōmansu!!)	July 26, 2007	December 15, 2007
Ash and his friends come to Zoey's aid as she has injured her right ankle. She tells them that the upcoming Contest requires the Coordinator to use two Pokémon at once. Dawn, having no experience of double battles, ends up getting a crash course with comedic results.
510	"The Electrike Company" "Rakurai Practice Center!!" (ラクライ訓練センター！！ Rakurai kunren sentā!!)	August 9, 2007	December 22, 2007
Ash and his friends meet Jocko, who is trying to discipline his Electrike. The Pokémon's having trouble with its accuracy however, so Brock asks if he could try and train it. Also, inspired by Electrike's dedication towards improvement, Team Rocket's James and Meowth decide to help out.
511	"Malice in Wonderland!" "Mumage! Escape From the Nightmare!" (ムウマージ！悪夢からの脱出!! Mūmāji! Akumu kara no dasshutsu!!)	August 16, 2007	December 29, 2007
Ash and his friends (along with Team Rocket) get lost and decide to take shelter from the rain under an old gate. After seeing a strange light, everyone has their inner desires fulfilled. However, things slowly but surely get more and more strange with each passing second. It turns out that Mismagius' use of confuse ray was the root of the problem.
512	"Mass Hip-po-sis!" "Save the Stray Hipopotas!" (迷子のヒポポタスを助けろ! Maigo no Hipopotasu o tasukero!)	August 23, 2007	January 5, 2008
Ash and friends encounter a stray Hippopotas.
513	"Ill-Will Hunting" "Hunter J Returns! Protect Tatetops!!" (ハンターＪ再び！タテトプスを守れ!! Hantā Jē futatabi! Tatetopusu o mamore!!)	August 30, 2007	January 12, 2008
The Pokémon Hunter J returns, now targeting a group of Shieldon. Can Ash and his friends, along with Ash's former rival Gary, help protect the Shieldon from the Hunter's evil grasp?
514	"A Maze-ing Race!" "Maze Shuffle! Everybody Hustle!!" (迷路でシャッフル！みんなでハッスル！！ Meiro de shaffuru! Minna de hassuru!!)	September 13, 2007	January 19, 2008
Dawn wants to get the new coin flip Pokétch app, but accidentally goes to the wrong Pokémon Center. After finding out the actual location to get the application, our heroes set out. However, Team Rocket has set up a maze, which would allow them to separate the gang and steal their Pokémon.
515	"Sandshrew's Locker!" "Miru, Casey, and the Bottom of the Water!" (ミルとケーシィと水の底！ Miru to Kēshī to mizu no soko!)	September 27, 2007	January 26, 2008
Ash and friends meet Mira, a mysterious young girl, and her Abra. She leads them on a wild underwater expedition to recover a Pokémon she lost as a child.
516/-	"Satoshi and Hikari! Head for a New Adventure!!" (サトシとヒカリ！新たなる冒険に向かって！！ Satoshi to Hikari! Aratanaru bōken ni mukatte!!)	September 27, 2007	N/A
A clip show summarizing the important events of the first 47 Diamond and Pearl episodes, including Ash's victories over Roark and Gardenia and the introductions of new rivals Paul and Zoey.
517/516	"Dawn's Early Night!" "Pokémon Contest! Yosuga Convention!!" (ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！ Pokemon Kontesto! Yosuga Taikai!!)	October 4, 2007	January 26, 2008
Dawn enters the Hearthome City Contest, only to find herself up against all her rivals: Zoey, Team Rocket's Jessie, and the wandering minstrel Nando. Sadly Dawn loses in the first round. Zoey loses to Nando in the finals.
518/517	"Tag! We're It...!" "Everyone Participate! Tag Battle!!" (全員参加！タッグバトル！！ Zennin Sanka! Taggu Batoru!!)	October 4, 2007	February 1, 2008
The entire group enters a tag-team battle tournament in Hearthome City. Brock is paired with a female bird tamer named Holly, Dawn is paired with a nerd-like trainer named Conway, and Ash ends up with his rival Paul.
519/518	"Glory Blaze" "Hikozaru vs. Zangoose! Battle of Fate!!" (ヒコザルVSザングース！運命のバトル！！ Hikozaru VS Zangūsu! Unmei no Batoru!!)	October 18, 2007	February 1, 2008
The Hearthome City Pokémon Tag-Team battle tournament continues, as Paul forces Chimchar to fight well past its limit. Ash and Paul manage to make it to the semifinals of the tournament, thanks to Ash taking control of Chimchar when Paul refuses to give it commands; at sunset of the day before the semifinals, Paul releases his Chimchar. Ash then invites Chimchar to join his team.
520/519	"Smells Like Team Spirit!" "Tag Battle! The Finals!!" (タッグバトル！ファイナル！！ Taggu Batoru! Fainaru!!)	October 25, 2007	February 1, 2008
Ash captures Chimchar, and then battles alongside Paul in the tournament semifinals against Brock and Holly. They quickly make it to the finals where they are matched against Dawn and Conway. Ash uses Chimchar in the battle and Paul's Elekid evolves into Electabuzz. Ash and Paul win the tournament and both receive a Soothe Bell as a prize. Paul then gives his to Ash, claiming that he has no need for it.

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J#/E#	English title Japanese title	Japan air date	English air date


521/520	"Tears for Fears" "Hikozaru's Tears!" (ヒコザルの涙！ Hikozaru no namida!)	November 8, 2007	April 12, 2008
After a practice battle between Ash's Chimchar and Dawns Piplup ends with Piplup winning, Chimchar begins to cry because Ash was nice to it even though it lost, and Paul wasn't. Things get worse, when a trio of Zangoose attack and Chimchar has to face its fear and eventually defeats the Zangoose and overcomes its fear of Zangoose.
522/521	"Once There Were Greenfields" "Natane and Sabonea! A Farewell for Whom?!" (ナタネとサボネア！さよならは誰のため！ Natane to Sabonea! Sayonara wa dare no tame!)	November 15, 2007	April 19, 2008
Gardenia reappears in a town, organizing a special exhibition battle for the town's children. She teams herself with James of Team Rocket in a match against Ash and Dawn. She proposes that James should leave his Cacnea with her when he is unable to use it to its full potential. He eventually decides to accept the offer.
523/522	"Throwing the Track Switch" "Eipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!" (エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！ Eipamu to Buizeru! Sorezore no michi!!)	November 22, 2007	April 26, 2008
Ash and Dawn trade Aipom and Buizel to each other after Zoey tells them that Aipom was more interested in Dawns contest training, just as Buizel is to Ash's gym training.
524/523	"The Keystone Pops!" "Mikaruge's Keystone!" (ミカルゲの要石！ Mikaruge no Kanameishi!)	November 29, 2007	May 10, 2008
After Ash's Buizel destroys the Hallowed Tower, a Spiritomb is unleashed and attacks Ash, Dawn, Brock and a nearby village. Then Jessie tells it that Ash is a descendant of the Aura Guardian that coincidently has a Pikachu, that sealed it away. So Ash sets out to stop the Spiritomb and with Pikachu's help, they seal it away in the Hallowed Tower.
525/524	"Bibarel Gnaws Best!" "Bidaru Knew!" (ビーダルは知っていた! Bīdaru wa shitteita!)	November 29, 2007	May 17, 2008
Ash's group encounters a Pokémon Breeder working on the construction of a stone bridge. The woman is arguing with the bridge's designer because of their Pokémon assistant Bibarel's refusal to work. After the stone cutter returns, Bibarel begins to construct the bridge, with help from the Gang.
526/525	"Nosing 'Round the Mountain" "Dainose! A Hot Soul!!" (ダイノーズ! 熱き魂!! Dainōzu! Atsuki tamashii!!)	December 6, 2007	May 24, 2008
Ash battles Alan, a trainer that wants his Nosepass to evolve, but can evolve if it levels up in Mt. Coronet. When it does TR brainswash it and now Ash & Co. have to get it back.
527/526	"Luxray Vision" "Rentorar's Eyes!" (レントラーの瞳! Rentorā no hitomi!)	December 13, 2007	May 31, 2008
Ash encounter a trainer named Marble and her Luxray. Luxray is unable to use its electric moves, so Ash & Co. set out to help it.
528/527	"Journey to the Unown" "The Annon of Zui Ruins!" (ズイの遺跡のアンノーン! Zui no Iseki no Annōn!)	December 20, 2007	June 7, 2008
In Solaceon Town, Ash's group meets up with Dawn's old friend and rival Kenny and his new Pokémon, Breloom. Kenny tells them he is going to the Solaceon Ruins, a place of worship for the legendary Dialga and Palkia, so they tag along, only to get more than they bargained for when the Unown that live in the ruins become angered along with the appearance of the sinister Team Galactic. Aipom learns Double Hit, a move that requires it to evolve.
529/528	"Team Shocker!" "Pokémon Contest! Zui Conference!!" (ポケモンコンテスト! ズイ大会!! Pokemon Kontesto! Zui Taikai!!)	December 20, 2007	June 14, 2008
Dawn competes against Kenny in the Solaceon Town Contest, looking for redemption after her crushing loss in Hearthome City. Jessie of course enters. Ambipom's overuse of Swift causes Dawn to lose once again and Kenny and Jessie face-off in the finals. Jessie defeats Kenny and wins her first ribbon.
530/529	"Tanks for the Memories" "Miltank of the Maid Café!" (メイドカフェのミルタンク! Meido kafe no Mirutanku!)	January 10, 2008	June 21, 2008
On their way to Veilstone, Ash and his friends stop off at the Maid Café for a nice drink of Miltank's Milk. However, when they arrive, they learn of the troubles the Café is having, being under-staffed. Ash and his friends offer their services and soon become Maids in the Café. Brock's Happiny learns Secret Power.
531/530	"The Urimoo Trio and the Steam Battle!!" (ウリムートリオと湯けむりバトル!! Urimū torio to yukemuri Batoru!!)	January 17, 2008
Ash and his friends stops at a Hot Spring managed by a childhood friend of Dawn, Yumomi. Two are happy to meet again, but when Dawn and her friends want to go to hot springs, they realize there isn't any water. Because no water is coming from the spring, the group want to investigate, along with Yumomi and her Swinub.
532/531	"Glion and Gliger! Getting Through the Windy Maze!!" (グライオンとグライガー! 風の迷路をぬけて!! Guraion to Guraigā! Kaze no meiro o nukete!!)	January 24, 2008
Ash and company visit a town where it is plagued with a group of Gligar lead by a Gliscor. Ash and friends help Officer Jenny try to remove the flying Pokémon, while Ash's rival Paul sets his eyes on capturing Gliscor. In the end, Paul gets the Gliscor on his team, and Ash captures one of the Gligar as well.
533/532	"Pachirisu in Kabarudon's Mouth!?" (パチリスはカバルドンの口の中!? Pachirisu wa Kabarudon no kuchi no naka!?)	January 31, 2008
When our heroes' Pokémon are having a fun time in a sandpit, a Hippowdon appears from within. However the over-curious Pachirisu can't help peeping into the mouth of Hippowdon and accidentally falls into it. The situation gets worse when the Hippowdon becomes a target of Butch and Cassidy.
534/533	"Lucario! Pulse Bomb of Anger!!" (ルカリオ! 怒りのはどうだん!! Rukario! Ikari no Hadōdan!!)	February 7, 2008
In the forest just outside Veilstone City, the group witness a young female martial-artist and a Lucario in a fierce battle. The girl is revealed to be Maylene, the city's Gym Leader, at which point Ash immediately asks for a Gym Battle. However, she recently lost to Ash's rival Paul, and is depressed over her defeat. Further insight into the matter is revealed by Reiji, Paul's older brother.
535/534	"Hikari's First Gym Battle!!" (ヒカリはじめてのジムバトル!! Hikari hajimete no Jimu Batoru!!)	February 14, 2008
Dawn challenges the gym leader of Veilstone City, Maylene, in hopes of helping Maylene get over her defeat. Maylene defeats Dawn and she and her Lucario regain their confidence.
536/535	"Tobari Gym! Lucario vs. Buoysel!!" (トバリジム! ルカリオ対ブイゼル!! Tobari Jimu! Rukario tai Buizeru!!)	February 28, 2008
Maylene finally accepts Ash's challenge. Ash uses Staravia, Chimchar, and Buizel against Machoke, Meditite, and Lucario. The battle between Buizel and Lucario ends up in a tie but Maylene still gives Ash the Cobble Badge.
537/536	"Lovely Fashion! The Name is Team Galaxy!!" (ステキファッション!その名はギンガ団！！ Suteki Fasshon! Sono na wa Ginga-dan!!)	March 6, 2008
With Ash's gym battle is over, the night before they leave Veilstone City, Reiji takes the group to a park with several meteoric stones. However, Team Galactic appear and try to steal the stones.
538/537	"Pull Yourself Together, Lisyan!" (シャンとしてリーシャン！ Shanto shite Rīshan!)	March 13, 2008
While training Gligar, Ash hears singing. When they look to see who is singing, its three Chingling and their trainer. The trainer is trying to get her spoiled Chingling to have a better attitude.
539/538	"Pokémon Ranger! Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part One)" (ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル!!（前編） Pokemon Renjā! Hadō no Rioru!! (Zenpen))	March 20, 2008
On their travels, Ash and his friends meet up with another Pokémon Ranger: Hajime and a Riolu. The Ranger is undercover to stop Pokémon Hunter J from capturing other Pokémon. Ash and his friends discover that a Riolu is being hunted by J due to being able to use Aura before evolving. Ash and Riolu start to bond with their shared Aura, but J is insistent on getting it.
540/539	"Pokémon Ranger! Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part Two)" (ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル!!（後編） Pokemon Renjā! Hadō no Rioru!! (Kōhen))	March 20, 2008
Hunter J has managed to take the Riolu. With the Ranger Hajime and their old Ranger friend Solana joining them, Ash and his friends go to hunt down Hunter J and get Riolu back. However, J is far more formidable than anyone could have anticipated and Ash is stuck at the mercy of her Drapion.
541/540	"Goodbye, Dokucale!" (さよならドクケイル！ Sayonara Dokukeiru!)	April 3, 2008
Team Rocket arrives at a lakeside Pokémon Center. Jessie's Dustox sees a shiny Dustox, and follows it to the lake. Jessie releases her Dustox, allowing it to mate.
542/541	"Pikachu! Raichu! The Path to Evolution!!" (ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道!! Pikachū! Raichū! Shinka e no Michi!!)	April 3, 2008
Ash and his friends meet Shō, a boy who has a Pichu and a Raichu. He mistakes Ash's Pikachu for a wild Pokémon.
543/542	"Enter Contest Master Mikuri!!" (コンテストマスター・ミクリ登場!! Kontesuto Masutā Mikuri Tōjō!!)	April 17, 2008
Ash, Brock, and Dawn meet Wallace. He says he will be holding a Pokémon Contest, and the winner receives a ribbon that can be used anywhere. May arrives in Sinnoh to enter the contest.
544/543	"Seven Stars Restaurant! Tag Battle for a Full Course!!" (レストラン七つ星！タッグバトルでフルコース!! Resutoran Nanatsu Boshi! Taggu batoru de Furukōsu!!)	April 24, 2008
Ash and company are reunited with May for a tag team battle. May is partnered with Dawn, while Ash is partnered with Brock. The prize is a full course meal at the famous Seven Stars Restaurant, won by defeating the owners. May uses her newly evolved Glaceon.
545/544	"Everyone's a Rival! Mikuri Cup!!" (みんなライバル！ミクリカップ!! Minna Raibaru! Mikuri Kappu!)	May 8, 2008
Ash and his friends have arrived at the Lake Resort where the Wallace Cup will take place. Dawn becomes nervous and has trouble keeping her composure. Meanwhile, May decides to enter with Wartortle, and Ash with Buizel.
546/545	"Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!!" (激闘！それぞれのバトル!! Gekitou! Sorezore no Batoru!!)	May 8, 2008
Ash takes a walk near the Lake Valor with Pikachu when suddenly, something in the center of the lake begins to glow, Azelf appears. When Ash tries to approach it, the shadow disappears again. The next day, the second round of the Wallace Cup begins.
547/546	"Decisive Match! Dawn VS May!!" (決戦！ヒカリVSハルカ!! Kessen! Hikari VS Haruka!!)	May 15, 2008
Dawn faces-off against May in the Wallace Cup. Dawn uses Piplup and manages to narrowly defeat May's Glaceon by a fraction. May departs from Ash, Dawn, and Brock.
548/547	"Yanma! Capture Operation!!" (ヤンヤンマ！ゲット作戦!! Yanyanma! Getto Sakusen!!)	May 22, 2008
Jessie captures a Yanma and sends it to Giovanni who rejects it. After getting the Yanma back, Jessie decides to train it herself and before anyone knows it Yanma evolves into Yanmega.
549/548	"The Scorching Hikozaru!" (灼熱のヒコザル! Shakunetsu no Hikozaru!)	May 29, 2008
Ash and Co. are running after Gligar who has been blown away by a gust, and promptly run into Paul. After a huge argument about their different ways of treating Pokémon, Ash challenges Paul to a battle.
550/549	"The Gregguru Festival of the Nomose Great Marsh!?" (ノモセ大湿原のグレッグル祭り!? Nomose Shitsugen no Gureggru Matsuri!?)	June 5, 2008
After Ash & Co. arrive in Pastoria City, Crasher Wake refuses Ash's request for a battle because he has to take care of something. They tag along and find out there is a Croagunk Festival in the Pastoria Great Marsh.
551/550	"Pastoria Gym! VS Crasher Wake!" (ノモセジム！VSマキシマム仮面!! Nomose Gym! Vs. Maximum Mask!!)	June 19, 2008
Ash gets to finally battle Crasher Wake but Buizel has a bad attitude and is a problem in Ash's battle. Will Buizel stop behaving this way and will Ash win the Fen Badge?
552/551	"The Gluttonous Swinub at Mr. Backlot's!" (ウラヤマさんちの大食いウリムー! The Gluttonous Urimoo at the Urayama Clan!)	July 3, 2008
Ash & Co. arrive at Mr. Backlot's mansion and find out a Swinub is eating all the Poffin.
553/552	"Gligar! Wings of Friendship!" (グライガー！友情の翼！ Gliger! Wings of Friendship!!)	July 3, 2008
Ash meets up with Gary again, and Ash discovers Gligar has a fear, due to the battle with Paul's Gliscor. Gary might have a solution to Gligar's problem, but it will change Gligar forever.
554/553	"Yosuga Collection! The Road to Becoming a Pokémon Stylist!!" (ヨスガコレクション！ポケモンスタイリストへの道!! Yosuga Collection! The Road to Becoming a Pokémon Stylist!!)	July 10, 2008
Ash & Co. arrive in Hearthome City for Ash's gym battle with Fantina, the Gym Leader, but then they have to do something else. (Ash and Dawn have to have a tag battle against Dialga and Palkia)