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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles

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Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles

December 4, 2008 53 episodes

As the menace of Team Galactic continues to loom over the Sinnoh region, Ash and Dawn keep getting caught up in the schemes of this mysterious group of villains—as well as facing some other unexpected challenges! Dawn’s got her hands full dealing with the many problems of her Pokémon, while Ash’s ongoing rivalry with Paul finally comes to a head in a full 6-on-6 battle! It might be the ultimate test of training styles—will our heroes come out on top?

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Get Your Rotom Running!
E1
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E1. Get Your Rotom Running!

23m Dec 4, 2008

After hearing about a delicacy called Old Gateau, our heroes pay a visit to the Old Chateau, where it's made, and encounter some spooky surprises!

A Breed Stampede!
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E2. A Breed Stampede!

23m Dec 11, 2008

As Dawn trains in preparation to enter the Chocovine Pokémon Contest with her Piloswine, she is caught off guard by the challenges that present themselves.

Ancient Family Matters!
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E3. Ancient Family Matters!

23m Dec 18, 2008

Canalave Gym Leader Byron is back in town, and our heroes are all fired up for Ash's battle with him-only to discover that it's going to have to wait!

Dealing with Defensive Types!
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E4. Dealing with Defensive Types!

23m Dec 25, 2008

The day of Ash's battle with Byron at the Canalave Gym has arrived, and battling with this Gym Leader is something Ash will never forget!

Leading a Stray!
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E5. Leading a Stray!

23m Jan 8, 2009

When our heroes find a group of Wailord blocking the boat that was to take them to Chocovine Town, Ash discovers an ailing Wailmer with a big problem!

Steeling Peace of Mind!
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E6. Steeling Peace of Mind!

23m Jan 15, 2009

After rushing to Iron Island to help out their friend Barry and his struggling Empoleon, our heroes discover that all the island's Steel-type Pokémon are in the same state!

Saving the World from Ruins!
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E7. Saving the World from Ruins!

23m Jan 22, 2009

Our heroes have joined forces with Riley and his Lucario to battle Team Galactic for the fate of Iron Island!

Cheers on Castaways Isle!
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E8. Cheers on Castaways Isle!

23m Jan 29, 2009

After being kidnapped by Team Rocket, Pikachu and Piplup are stranded on a deserted island, where they meet a lot of friendly Pokémon-and one that's friendly and mysterious!

Hold the Phione!
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E9. Hold the Phione!

23m Feb 5, 2009

Our heroes discover that Chocovine Town is one of the few places where the rare Pokémon Phione can be seen!

Another One Gabites the Dust!
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E10. Another One Gabites the Dust!

23m Feb 12, 2009

The day of the Chocovine Contest has finally arrived, and Dawn is faced with an opponent angrily determined to settle an old score!

Stealing the Conversation!
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E11. Stealing the Conversation!

23m Feb 19, 2009

On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes come across a most unusual Officer Jenny and her buddy Chatot!

The Drifting Snorunt!
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E12. The Drifting Snorunt!

23m Feb 26, 2009

After getting lost in a blinding snowstorm on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a Froslass desperate to find its lost pal Snorunt.

Noodles! Roamin' Off!
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E13. Noodles! Roamin' Off!

23m Mar 5, 2009

When our heroes and Team Rocket find themselves in a gourmet noodle shop, a chain of circumstances leads to a Team Rocket breakup!

Pursuing a Lofty Goal!
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E14. Pursuing a Lofty Goal!

23m Mar 12, 2009

On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes make a stop in Squallville for a Pokéringer competition-a special event for flying Pokémon!

Trials and Adulations!
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E15. Trials and Adulations!

23m Mar 26, 2009

Continuing toward Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a fierce Aggron who provides Dawn and Mamoswine with a chance to learn and grow together.

The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!
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E16. The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!

23m Mar 26, 2009

The friends travel toward Snowpoint City.

The Lonely Snover!
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E17. The Lonely Snover!

23m Apr 2, 2009

On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes discover a lonely Snover who offers Grotle an unexpected gift!

Stopped in the Name of Love!
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E18. Stopped in the Name of Love!

23m Apr 2, 2009

As Dawn prepares for her entry into the Sandalstraw Contest, something appears to be wrong with Piplup-and this ends up profoundly affecting Dawn and Piplup's relationship!

Old Rivals, New Tricks!
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E19. Old Rivals, New Tricks!

23m Apr 16, 2009

It's the day of the Sandalstraw Pokémon Contest, and Dawn and her old friend and rival Kenny are going head to head!

To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!
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E20. To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!

23m Apr 23, 2009

When our heroes decide to participate in the Pokémon Ping Pong competition, Ambipom's exceptional talent presents Dawn with an exceptional dilemma!

Battling a Cute Drama!
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E21. Battling a Cute Drama!

23m Apr 30, 2009

Stopping at Shelter Town on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes meet a young girl who judges all Pokémon by their cuteness!

Classroom Training!
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E22. Classroom Training!

23m May 7, 2009

After arriving in Snowpoint City and meeting up with Dawn's rival Zoey, our heroes discover that Snowpoint Gym Leader Candice also teaches at the Pokémon Training School!

Sliding into Seventh!
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E23. Sliding into Seventh!

23m May 14, 2009

The moment of Ash's Snowpoint City Gym battle is finally here, and he now must face Candice and her formidable Pokémon!

A Pyramiding Rage!
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E24. A Pyramiding Rage!

23m May 21, 2009

Our heroes run into their old friend Brandon from the Battle Pyramid-and Ash's rival Paul, who challenges Brandon to a battle on the spot!

Pillars of Friendship!
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E25. Pillars of Friendship!

23m May 28, 2009

The evil Pokémon Hunter J and her henchmen are on the loose again, and this time they're planning to capture the Legendary Pokémon Regigigas!

Frozen on Their Tracks!
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E26. Frozen on Their Tracks!

23m Jun 4, 2009

On their way by rail to Lake Acuity and Ash's scheduled battle with Paul, a mysterious train stop prompts a fellow passenger to secretly spring into action!

Pedal to the Mettle!
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E27. Pedal to the Mettle!

23m Jun 11, 2009

The time for the 6-on-6 full battle between Ash and Paul has arrived, and Paul's well-thought-out strategy has Ash struggling!

Evolving Strategies!
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E28. Evolving Strategies!

23m Jun 18, 2009

The 6-on-6 full battle between Ash and Paul is raging on at Lake Acuity when a sudden development turns things upside down!

Uncrushing Defeat!
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E29. Uncrushing Defeat!

23m Jun 25, 2009

Ash is feeling pretty down after losing to Paul, but another Team Rocket attempt to steal Pikachu brings Ash and his Pokémon together like never before!

Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!
E30
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E30. Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!

23m Jul 2, 2009

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, our heroes come across an amazing Tangrowth whose concern for its forest home is causing strange things to happen!

Beating the Bustle and Hustle!
E31
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E31. Beating the Bustle and Hustle!

23m Jul 9, 2009

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, an event called the Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle intrigues our heroes! But all is not as it seems.

Gateway to Ruin!
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E32. Gateway to Ruin!

23m Jul 23, 2009

When our heroes find a lost Shellos on the wrong side of Mt. Coronet and vow to take it back home, they discover the evil Team Galactic's latest dastardly operation!

Three Sides to Every Story!
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E33. Three Sides to Every Story!

23m Aug 6, 2009

Our heroes come across an expansive berry orchard on the way to Lilypad Town and Piplup falls in love with the orchard owner's Marill!

Strategy Begins at Home!
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E34. Strategy Begins at Home!

23m Aug 13, 2009

Our heroes have arrived at Dawn's home in Twinleaf Town, where festival planning is in full swing-and Dawn challenges her mom to a Pokémon Contest Battle!

A Faux Oak Finish!
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E35. A Faux Oak Finish!

23m Aug 20, 2009

On the first day of the Twinleaf Festival, keynote speaker Professor Oak runs into some trouble when someone else tries to take his place!

Historical Mystery Tour!
E36
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E36. Historical Mystery Tour!

23m Aug 27, 2009

As the Twinleaf Festival winds down, our heroes encounter a Natu and a Xatu that provide them with a mysterious and puzzling adventure they'll never forget!

Challenging a Towering Figure!
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E37. Challenging a Towering Figure!

23m Sep 3, 2009

Our heroes participate in the Twinleaf Festival Battle Challenge-and first prize is a battle against Tower Tycoon Palmer from the Sinnoh Battle Frontier!

Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
E38
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E38. Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!

23m Sep 10, 2009

Jessie, James, and Meowth lure our heroes inside Team Rocket's new state-of-the-art secret base, but it can't protect them from the antics of a mischievous Togepi!

An Egg Scramble!
E39
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E39. An Egg Scramble!

23m Sep 17, 2009

As our heroes continue toward Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, an unexpected stop in a small village brings surprising new friends-and the Johto Festival!

Gone with the Windworks!
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E40. Gone with the Windworks!

23m Sep 17, 2009

New friends Lyra and Khoury have joined our heroes on their journey, and soon Lyra's Marill wanders off unannounced and finds itself in trouble at the Valley Windworks!

A Rivalry to Gible On!
E41
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E41. A Rivalry to Gible On!

23m Oct 1, 2009

As Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Lilypad Town draws near, our heroes, along with Lyra and Khoury, cross paths with an ornery, powerful, and irresistible Gible!

Dressed for Jess Success!
E42
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E42. Dressed for Jess Success!

23m Oct 1, 2009

On the day of the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest, an out-of-sorts "Jessilina" forces James and Meowth to take emergency action!

Bagged Then Tagged!
E43
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E43. Bagged Then Tagged!

23m Oct 15, 2009

Ash and Dawn are preparing to have a Tag Battle with their friends Lyra and Khoury, but Team Rocket has other plans!

Try for the Family Stone!
E44
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E44. Try for the Family Stone!

23m Oct 22, 2009

On their way to Sunyshore City for Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes come across two Trainers who are brother and sister-and who have some troubling family issues!

Sticking with Who You Know!
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E45. Sticking with Who You Know!

23m Oct 29, 2009

Our heroes' journey to Sunyshore City comes to an unexpected stop when Pikachu and Piplup get stuck on each other-literally!

Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!
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E46. Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!

23m Nov 5, 2009

When our heroes take a break on their way to Sunyshore City, they again cross paths with Team Galactic, whose evil plans finally begin to reveal themselves!

The Needs of the Three!
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E47. The Needs of the Three!

23m Nov 12, 2009

Now that the villains of Team Galactic have everything they need to accomplish their evil plan, is there any way our heroes can stop them?

The Battle Finale of Legend!
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E48. The Battle Finale of Legend!

23m Nov 12, 2009

As our heroes battle against Team Galactic and its quest to build a new world order, the fate of the Sinnoh region and the entire world hangs in the balance!

The Treasure Is All Mine!
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E49. The Treasure Is All Mine!

23m Nov 26, 2009

When our heroes discover a buried treasure chest in the forest, little do they realize the disaster that waits for them inside it!

Mastering Current Events!
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E50. Mastering Current Events!

23m Dec 3, 2009

On their way to Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Daybreak Town, our heroes meet an Air Battle Master, who presents Ash's Gliscor with a challenge-and an opportunity!

Double-Time Battle Training!
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E51. Double-Time Battle Training!

23m Dec 10, 2009

As Dawn prepares for her Double Battle Contest in Daybreak Town, a little help from her friends brings some new and surprising inspiration!

A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!
E52
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E52. A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!

23m Dec 17, 2009

Ash, Dawn, and Brock meet an elderly woman training an Altaria (which Team Rocket wants to steal, of course), while a curious Gible is keeping an eye on everyone!

Gotta Get a Gible!
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E53. Gotta Get a Gible!

23m Dec 24, 2009

Ash and Barry both want to catch the Gible who's been following them around-and of course Team Rocket has an eye on it as well!

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