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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon

Diamond and Pearl

September 28, 2006 52 episodes

If Gary Oak is headed for the Sinnoh region, then Ash Ketchum won’t be far behind! Ready to take on the Sinnoh League, Ash brings along Pikachu and meets up with Brock in Sinnoh, where the pair of Trainers are soon joined by a third—Dawn, a novice Pokémon Coordinator determined to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Both Ash and Dawn struggle with their respective paths, but it’s easy for them to make new friends, gaining new Pokémon like Turtwig and Piplup.

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Following a Maiden's Voyage!
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E1. Following a Maiden's Voyage!

23m Sep 28, 2006

While Ash, Pikachu, and Aipom head toward the Sinnoh region, where lots of new adventures await them, a young Trainer named Dawn is just beginning her own Pokémon journey.

Two Degrees of Separation!
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E2. Two Degrees of Separation!

23m Sep 28, 2006

As Dawn sets off to find an injured Pikachu's Trainer, Ash hears the story from Professor Rowan and sets off to find Dawn-and reunites with Brock along the way!

When Pokémon Worlds Collide!
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E3. When Pokémon Worlds Collide!

23m Sep 28, 2006

As Ash and Brock finally meet up with Dawn and are reunited with Pikachu, a Trainer named Paul challenges Ash to a battle.

Dawn of a New Era!
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E4. Dawn of a New Era!

23m Oct 5, 2006

Dawn has her very first battle with Nando, a Pokémon bard who's torn between two possible paths on his journey.

Gettin' Twiggy with It!
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E5. Gettin' Twiggy with It!

23m Oct 19, 2006

After Team Rocket makes off with Ash's Pikachu once again, a feisty Turtwig appears to rescue Pikachu and later takes a bit of time to warm up to our heroes.

Different Strokes for Different Blokes!
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E6. Different Strokes for Different Blokes!

23m Oct 26, 2006

After showing up again seemingly out of nowhere, Paul is pitted against Ash in a series of battles that reflect just how different they are as Trainers and people.

Like It or Lup It!
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E7. Like It or Lup It!

23m Nov 2, 2006

On their way to Jubilife City and Dawn's first Pokémon Contest, Piplup decides to help a group of Pokémon in need.

Gymbaliar!
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E8. Gymbaliar!

23m Nov 9, 2006

Our heroes come across a phony Pokémon Gym run by a disguised Team Rocket, who are plotting to steal as many Pokémon as they can!

Setting the World on Its Buneary!
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E9. Setting the World on Its Buneary!

23m Nov 16, 2006

Our heroes discover a Buneary in the forest on the way to Jubilife City, and Dawn decides she just has to catch it!

Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!
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E10. Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!

23m Nov 30, 2006

When our heroes arrive in Jubilife City for Dawn's first Pokémon Contest, they run into some fake Pokétch peddlers with an evil scheme!

Mounting a Coordinator Assault!
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E11. Mounting a Coordinator Assault!

23m Dec 7, 2006

Ash decides to join Dawn in their very first Pokémon Contest, and Dawn finds a new friend and rival in a fellow Coordinator named Zoey!

Arrival of a Rival!
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E12. Arrival of a Rival!

23m Dec 14, 2006

The Jubilife City Pokémon Contest is in full swing! Can Ash and Dawn make it to the finals? And what will happen if they face each other?

A Staravia Is Born!
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E13. A Staravia Is Born!

23m Dec 21, 2006

On their way to Oreburgh City, our heroes discover that something is happening to the flying Pokémon who live in the forest, and they decide to investigate.

Leave It to Brocko!
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E14. Leave It to Brocko!

23m Dec 21, 2006

When our heroes help an injured Nuzleaf, Team Rocket tries to steal it-and ends up nabbing Brock in the process!

Shapes of Things to Come!
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E15. Shapes of Things to Come!

23m Jan 11, 2007

When Ash arrives at the Oreburgh Gym for his first Gym battle in the Sinnoh region, he discovers that his rival Paul has beaten him to the challenge!

A Gruff Act to Follow!
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E16. A Gruff Act to Follow!

23m Jan 18, 2007

After Paul's victory at the Oreburgh Gym, it's Ash's turn to face Gym Leader Roark and his powerful Rock-type Pokémon.

Wild in the Streets!
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E17. Wild in the Streets!

23m Jan 25, 2007

When a Team Rocket scheme unleashes ancient Pokémon upon Oreburgh City, our heroes must pitch in to round them up!

O'er the Rampardos We Watched!
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E18. O'er the Rampardos We Watched!

23m Feb 1, 2007

Ash is back at the Oreburgh Gym for a rematch with Roark-who has a newly evolved Rampardos on his team! Can our hero win his first Sinnoh Gym badge?

Twice Smitten, Once Shy!
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E19. Twice Smitten, Once Shy!

23m Feb 8, 2007

As our heroes travel toward Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Floaroma Town, she catches an adorable Pachirisu-who might turn out to be more than she can handle!

Mutiny in the Bounty!
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E20. Mutiny in the Bounty!

23m Feb 22, 2007

When our heroes encounter the ruthless Pokémon Hunter J, they are forced into an unusual alliance to deal with the threat!

Ya See We Want an Evolution!
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E21. Ya See We Want an Evolution!

23m Mar 1, 2007

Our heroes come across two Trainers who are dedicated to their unevolved Pokémon-and must protect them when Team Rocket is determined to steal those Pokémon and make them evolve!

Borrowing on Bad Faith!
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E22. Borrowing on Bad Faith!

23m Mar 8, 2007

Our heroes come across an unofficial Pokémon Contest in a small village-and after an unusual good deed, Team Rocket's Jessie wants to borrow Ash's Aipom to compete!

Faced with Steelix Determination!
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E23. Faced with Steelix Determination!

23m Mar 15, 2007

On their way to Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Floaroma Town, our heroes come across a village of Bidoof whose safety is threatened by a rampaging Steelix!

Cooking Up a Sweet Story!
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E24. Cooking Up a Sweet Story!

23m Mar 29, 2007

When the elderly Abigail's Pikachu goes missing, Ash's Pikachu reluctantly agrees to fill in until Abigail's niece can locate the missing Pokémon.

Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!
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E25. Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!

23m Mar 29, 2007

Dawn convinces Ash and Brock to join her in a cooking class, where they learn how to make Pokémon snacks called Poffins-and meet the fascinating Pokémon Roserade!

Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
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E26. Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!

23m Apr 5, 2007

As she prepares for the Pokémon Contest in Floaroma Town, Dawn gets a surprise visit from her childhood friend Kenny!

Settling a Not-So-Old Score!
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E27. Settling a Not-So-Old Score!

23m Apr 5, 2007

In the Floaroma Pokémon Contest, Dawn finds herself facing off against not only "Jessilina" but also her old friend Kenny!

Drifloon on the Wind!
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E28. Drifloon on the Wind!

23m Apr 12, 2007

On their way to Eterna City, our heroes meet an unusual Nurse Joy who has a family: two little girls who want to be just like their mom!

The Champ Twins!
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E29. The Champ Twins!

23m Apr 12, 2007

Our heroes meet twin Trainers who have won 15 Tag Battles in a row-and the boys challenge Ash and Dawn to battle number 16!

Some Enchanted Sweetening!
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E30. Some Enchanted Sweetening!

23m Apr 19, 2007

In the Eterna Forest, our heroes meet a treasure hunter named Cheryl who's on a mission to discover the Amber Castle, which holds a special Enchanted Honey!

The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!
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E31. The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!

23m Apr 26, 2007

As our heroes help treasure-hunter Cheryl with her quest for the Enchanted Honey, they meet a Trainer named Gardenia who adores Grass-type Pokémon.

An Angry Combeenation!
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E32. An Angry Combeenation!

23m May 3, 2007

Our heroes, along with treasure-hunter Cheryl, discover a mysterious cave that might hold the answers to the Enchanted Honey they've been looking for!

All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go!
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E33. All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go!

23m May 10, 2007

Our heroes discover the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, a unique event where Pokémon compete by disguising themselves as other kinds of Pokémon!

Buizel Your Way Out of This!
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E34. Buizel Your Way Out of This!

23m May 17, 2007

On their way to Eterna City, our heroes meet up with Dawn's friend and contest rival Zoey-plus an impressive Buizel that Dawn would love to catch!

An Elite Meet and Greet!
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E35. An Elite Meet and Greet!

23m May 24, 2007

Our heroes run into Lucian, a member of the Sinnoh region's Elite Four, who agrees to help Dawn train her new friend Buizel.

A Secret Sphere of Influence!
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E36. A Secret Sphere of Influence!

23m May 31, 2007

When our heroes arrive in Eterna City for Ash's next Gym battle, they witness the aftermath of a major theft at the local museum of history!

The Grass Menagerie!
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E37. The Grass Menagerie!

23m Jun 7, 2007

Ash challenges Gym Leader Gardenia, a Grass-type expert who defeated him in battle when they first met in Eterna Forest! Can he come out on top this time?

One Big Happiny Family!
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E38. One Big Happiny Family!

23m Jun 21, 2007

When Brock's Pokémon Egg starts to hatch, our heroes make a fateful stop at a run-down Pokémon Center along the Cycling Road.

Steamboat Willies!
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E39. Steamboat Willies!

23m Jul 5, 2007

Our heroes board a steamboat headed to Hearthome City-but when they have to run back into town for supplies, the boat accidentally takes off with their Pokémon!

Top-Down Training!
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E40. Top-Down Training!

23m Jul 19, 2007

On their way to Hearthome City, our heroes cross paths with Cynthia, the Champion of the Sinnoh League-and she's battling Ash's rival Paul!

A Stand-Up Sit-Down!
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E41. A Stand-Up Sit-Down!

23m Jul 26, 2007

When Dawn runs into an injured Zoey on the way to Hearthome City, she learns about a whole new style of contest that uses two Pokémon at once!

The Electrike Company!
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E42. The Electrike Company!

23m Aug 9, 2007

At a Pokémon Training Center, our heroes meet a Pokémon Breeder who's having some difficulty with his powerful but undisciplined Electrike.

Malice in Wonderland!
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E43. Malice in Wonderland!

23m Aug 16, 2007

Our heroes pass through a mysterious gate and are sent to a strange place where all their dreams seem to be coming true-courtesy of a mischievous Mismagius!

Mass Hip-Po-Sis!
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E44. Mass Hip-Po-Sis!

23m Aug 23, 2007

Our heroes rescue a terrified Hippopotas who's gotten stranded on a ledge, and they set off to return their new friend to its herd.

Ill-Will Hunting!
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E45. Ill-Will Hunting!

23m Aug 30, 2007

Ash unexpectedly runs into Gary Oak, his old rival from Kanto, and the two Trainers team up to protect a rare Shieldon from Pokémon Hunter J!

A Maze-Ing Race!
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E46. A Maze-Ing Race!

23m Sep 13, 2007

When Dawn decides to take a detour to upgrade her Pokétch, our heroes find themselves in a maze of Team Rocket's making!

Sandshrew's Locker!
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E47. Sandshrew's Locker!

23m Sep 27, 2007

A Trainer named Mira offers to send our heroes straight to Hearthome City using her Abra's Teleport move, but first she needs them to do her a favor.

Satoshi and Hikari! Facing a New Adventure!!
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E48. Satoshi and Hikari! Facing a New Adventure!!

23m Sep 27, 2007

A clip show unaired outside of Japan summarizing the important events of the first 47 Diamond and Pearl episodes, including Satoshi's (Ash's) victories over Hyouta (Roark) and Natane (Gardenia), and the introductions of new rivals Shinji (Paul) and Nozomi (Zoey). On their way to Hearthome City, Ash, Dawn and Brock recall their adventures together so far.

Dawn's Early Night!
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E49. Dawn's Early Night!

23m Oct 4, 2007

It's time for the Hearthome Contest! Dawn faces some stiff competition: her rival Zoey, Pokémon bard Nando, and Team Rocket's Jessie are all determined contenders!

Tag! We're It...! (1)
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E50. Tag! We're It...! (1)

23m Oct 4, 2007

Right on the heels of the Pokémon Contest, Ash, Dawn, and Brock all decide to enter Hearthome City's Tag Battle Competition, where teams of two Trainers face off!

Glory Blaze! (2)
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E51. Glory Blaze! (2)

23m Oct 18, 2007

Ash has been paired up with his rival Paul for the Tag Battle Competition-but Paul is pushing his Chimchar way too hard!

Smells Like Team Spirit! (3)
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E52. Smells Like Team Spirit! (3)

23m Oct 25, 2007

The Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition is coming to an exciting conclusion, as all of our heroes are set to face each other in the last few rounds!

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