Overview
When Ash and his mother accompany Professor Oak to the distant Unova region, Ash discovers Pokémon that he’s never seen before… and that he can’t wait to catch! He may have Pikachu at his side together with new friends Iris and Cilan, but he’ll still need plenty of new Pokémon on his team if he wants to challenge Unova’s expert Gym Leaders. His quest to become a Pokémon Master just got even tougher!
Season cast
Episodes
48 in this season
1. In the Shadow of Zekrom!
6.0Ash and his mother take a vacation with Professor Oak to the Unova region. A dark cloud reveals a mysterious Pokémon which affects Pikachu.
2010-09-2323 min
2. Enter Iris and Axew!
After being struck by lightning, Pikachu is having trouble using its Electric-type attacks...but a second strange thunderstorm heals the Pokémon just as quickly! Attributing the ordeal to the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, Professors Oak and Juniper agree that further research is needed.
2010-09-2323 min
3. A Sandile Gusher of Change!
Ash and Iris try to help the owners of a Hot Sand Resort who are being plagued by Sandile.
2010-09-3023 min
4. The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!
5.8Ash and Iris stop at a Battle Club for some training. Ash's battle is interrupted by Team Rocket and a mysterious Pokémon.
2010-10-0723 min
5. Triple Leaders, Team Threats!
6.0Ash arrives at the Striaton Gym for his first battle. The three gym leaders offer Ash a choice for the battle. Ash requests a battle with all three leaders.
2010-10-1423 min
6. Dreams by the Yard Full!
6.0Ash's battle concludes. Cilan, impressed with Ash's victory, decides to journey with Ash to become a better connoisseur. Part of Team Rocket's plan is revealed.
2010-10-2123 min
7. Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!
6.0Ash and company encounter a wild Snivy with some really powerful attacks. They suspect it left its previous trainer. Ash is determined to catch the Snivy.
2010-10-2823 min
8. Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!
Ash and company encounter a pair of Darumakas who steals food. They soon find they're bringing it to their friend who is psychically supporting a bell. Team Rocket's plans continue.
2010-11-0423 min
9. The Bloom Is on Axew!
Iris has a training battle with Cilan, and her past is explored.
2010-11-1123 min
10. A Rival Battle for Club Champ!
5.8Ash challenges Trip to a full Pokémon battle.
2010-11-1823 min
11. A Home for Dwebble!
Ash and company encounter a Dweeble who has his shell stolen from him by other Dweeble. They aide him reclaiming his home.
2010-12-0223 min
12. Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!
Ash and friends come across a group of kindergarten students who have befriended a Trubbish after rescuing it from a junkyard.
2010-12-0923 min
13. Minccino-Neat and Tidy!
Ash and company meet Bianca, Professor Juniper's helper. She gives Ash a badge case, which is promptly stolen by a Minccino. Now the group tries to catch the Pokémon.
2010-12-1623 min
14. A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!
Arriving in Nacrene City, our Heroes discover the Gym has a most unusual location and situation!
2010-12-2323 min
15. The Battle According to Lenora!
The day for Ash's Nacrene City Gym Battle challenge is here, and Lenora isn't about to go easy on our Hero!
2011-01-0623 min
16. Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!
After some special training, Ash challenges Lenora to re-match.
2011-01-1323 min
17. Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!
Ash's Pokémon egg finally hatches revealing a Scraggy.
2011-01-2023 min
18. Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!
Ash and company get lost in Pinwheel Forest and encounter a wild Swaddle and Burgh, the next gym leader Ash wants to challenge.
2011-01-2723 min
19. A Connoisseur's Revenge!
The adventurers encounter a Pokémon Connoisseur who insists that Ash replace all his Pokémon. They soon discover she has a past with Cilan, and a Pokémon battle ensues.
2011-02-1723 min
20. Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!
A previously encountered Sandile wants to battle Ash's Pikachu. But their battle is interrupted by some wild Duckletts.
2011-02-2423 min
21. The Lost World of Gothitelle!
The adventurers cross a foggy bridge and seemingly into the past where they meet a young girl and her Gotitelle.
2011-03-0323 min
22. A Venipede Stampede!
The adventurers arrive in Castilla City and find that it's overrun with Venipede.
2011-03-1023 min
23. Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!
Ash battles Burgh for his third badge.
2011-03-1723 min
24. Emolga the Irresistible!
The adventurers try to help Bianca capture an Emolga.
2011-03-2423 min
25. Emolga and the New Volt Switch!
Iris attempts a training battle with her newly-acquired Emolga. But Emolga has other ideas.
2011-03-3123 min
26. Scare at the Litwick Mansion!
While taking cover from the rain, the adventurers encounter Team Rocket and some seemingly helpful Litwick.
2011-04-0723 min
27. The Dragon Master's Path!
The adventurers meet Emmy, a trainer who has yet to start her journey. Iris reveals her dream to be a Dragon Master.
2011-04-1423 min
28. Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
During a battle with another trainer, Oshawott loses his scalchop, causing Oshawott to run off to search for it mid-battle.
2011-04-2123 min
29. Cottonee in Love!
The adventurers try to help a wild Cottonee who's having during its mating season.
2011-04-2823 min
30. A UFO for Elgyem!
The adventurers spot a UFO and encounter Professor Icarus, an expert on the subject.
2011-05-0523 min
31. Ash and Trip's Third Battle!
Ash and Trip have a 3-on-3 battle.
2011-05-1223 min
32. Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!
Having learned why Oshuwott is having difficulty with Aquajet, Ash helps Oshuwott through special training.
2011-05-1923 min
33. Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!
Iris is challenged by Georgia - a Dragon Buster. Iris's past with Excadrill is revealed.
2011-05-2623 min
34. Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!
Ash attempts to capture a Roggenrola, but the battle is interrupted as they investigate Roggenrola's home and find Team Rocket.
2011-06-0223 min
35. Where Did You Go, Audino?
The adventurers encounter an Audino wandering aimlessly through a patch of fog. They soon find out the local town has been losing their Audinos. They offer to help find the missing Pokémon.
2011-06-0923 min
36. Archeops in the Modern World!
The adventurers meet up with Doctors Juniper and Fennel as they work to bring back an ancient Pokémon from a fossil.
2011-06-1623 min
37. A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!
The adventurers enter a fishing competition unaware that the competition is being run by Team Rocket.
2011-06-2323 min
38. Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!
The adventurers make a movie.
2011-06-3023 min
39. Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!
Day one at the Nimbasa Battle Tournament, a time to meet up with old friends and rivals.
2011-07-0723 min
40. Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!
Day two of the battle tournament.
2011-07-2123 min
41. The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!
Round 2 of the competition continues.
2011-08-0423 min
42. The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!
The final round of the tournament: Ash vs Iris.
2011-08-1123 min
43. Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!
Axew is kidnapped by a wild Scrafty who demands the adventurers train him for a battle. The get some unexpected help from Meowth who has just been fired from Team Rocket.
2011-08-1823 min
44. Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?
The adventurers encounter a Purrloin who claims it needs their help.
2011-08-2523 min
45. Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!
The adventurers meet Beheeyem, a Pokémon that can make dreams come true. They soon become trapped in a dream world and must find a way to escape.
2011-09-0123 min
46. The Beartic Mountain Feud!
The adventurers rescue a Cubchew that got separated from its pack. They soon get in the middle of a feud between two groups of Beartic.
2011-09-0823 min
47. Crisis from the Underground Up! (1)
Team Rocket executes their plan. They manage to steal several Pokémon, and use their "Ghost Train" to make their escape.
2011-09-1523 min
48. Battle For The Underground! (2)
The adventurers try to find Team Rocket's Ghost Train, and all the stolen Pokémon. Meanwhile Pikachu and Axchew try to free themselves and the other Pokémon.
2011-09-1523 min