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Pokémon Black & White

Pokémon

Black & White

September 23, 2010 48 episodes

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!

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In the Shadow of Zekrom!
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E1. In the Shadow of Zekrom!

23m Sep 23, 2010

Arriving in the Unova region, Ash must suddenly deal with the loss of Pikachu's Electric-type powers!

Enter Iris and Axew!
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E2. Enter Iris and Axew!

23m Sep 23, 2010

Continuing their journey in the Unova region, Ash and Pikachu come across some new friends, as well as some old rivals!

A Sandile Gusher of Change!
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E3. A Sandile Gusher of Change!

23m Sep 30, 2010

On their way to Striaton City and Ash's first Unova Gym Battle challenge, our Heroes come across a family whose hotel is in dire need of help!

The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!
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E4. The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!

23m Oct 7, 2010

On his way to Striaton City and Ash's first Gym Battle challenge in the Unova Region, our Hero discovers the Pokémon Battle Club, and a new friend as well!

Triple Leaders, Team Threats!
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E5. Triple Leaders, Team Threats!

23m Oct 14, 2010

As Ash faces off against a most unusual Gym Leader challenge at the Striaton Gym, Team Rocket prepares to embark on the mission of a lifetime!

Dreams by the Yard Full!
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E6. Dreams by the Yard Full!

23m Oct 21, 2010

As Ash's first Unova region Gym Battle challenge continues, Ash discovers a kindred spirit in Cilan - one of the three Striaton City Gym Leaders!

Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!
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E7. Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!

23m Oct 28, 2010

Continuing onto Nacrene City and his second Gym Battle challenge, Ash comes across an amazing Snivy that proves difficult to catch indeed!

Saving Darmanitan from the Bell!
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E8. Saving Darmanitan from the Bell!

23m Nov 4, 2010

As our Heroes head toward Nacrene City and Ash's next Gym Battle, they come across a pair of Darumaka behaving in a most peculiar manner!

The Bloom Is on Axew!
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E9. The Bloom Is on Axew!

23m Nov 11, 2010

A surprise Battle between Iris, Axew, Cilan and Pansage reveals the story of a promise made not so long ago...

A Rival Battle for Club Champ!
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E10. A Rival Battle for Club Champ!

23m Nov 18, 2010

Stopping at a Battle Club on his way to the Nacrene City Gym, Ash is surprised to find that his Unova region rival, Trip, is there as well!

A Home for Dwebble!
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E11. A Home for Dwebble!

23m Dec 2, 2010

On their way to the Nacrene City Gym, our Heroes come across a Dwebble with an unusual housing problem!

Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!
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E12. Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!

23m Dec 9, 2010

Continuing to Nacrene City and Ash's next Gym Battle, our Heroes meet a boisterous Kindergarten class and its beloved Trubbish, as well as the Kindergarten teacher who does not share the same opinion!

Minccino-Neat and Tidy!
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E13. Minccino-Neat and Tidy!

23m Dec 16, 2010

On their way to Nacrene City, our Heroes run into Professor Juniper's helper, Bianca, offering up one surprise after another!

A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!
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E14. A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!

23m Dec 23, 2010

Arriving in Nacrene City, our Heroes discover the Gym has a most unusual location and situation!

The Battle According to Lenora!
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E15. The Battle According to Lenora!

23m Jan 6, 2011

The day for Ash's Nacrene City Gym Battle challenge is here, and Lenora isn't about to go easy on our Hero!

Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!
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E16. Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!

23m Jan 13, 2011

With Ash's rematch challenge at the Nacrene City Gym coming soon, the first order of business is some serious special training!

Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!
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E17. Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!

23m Jan 20, 2011

Ash's Pokémon Egg is ready to hatch, and our Heroes are in for some surprising adventures as a result!

Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!
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E18. Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!

23m Jan 27, 2011

After our Heroes get lost in a large forest on their way to Castelia City, what they find more than makes up for being lost!

A Connoisseur's Revenge!
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E19. A Connoisseur's Revenge!

23m Feb 17, 2011

Discovering a brand new Poké Mart on their way to Castelia City, our Heroes come across a most unusual Pokémon Connoisseur!

Dancing with the Ducklett Trio!
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E20. Dancing with the Ducklett Trio!

23m Feb 24, 2011

On their way to Castelia City, our heroes come across their old Pokémon friend Sandile, and three mischievous Pokémon who are anything but friendly!

The Lost World of Gothitelle!
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E21. The Lost World of Gothitelle!

23m Mar 3, 2011

City, crossing the Skyarrow Bridge proves more complicated then they thought it would be!

A Venipede Stampede!
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E22. A Venipede Stampede!

23m Mar 10, 2011

After arriving in Castelia City, our heroes discover an enormous colony of Venipede swarming the city and threatening its citizens!

Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!
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E23. Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!

23m Mar 17, 2011

The exciting moment for Ash's Gym Battle with Burgh, the Castelia Gym Leader, has finally arrived!

Emolga the Irresistible!
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E24. Emolga the Irresistible!

23m Mar 24, 2011

As our heroes, along with their old friend Bianca, continue toward the Nimbasa Gym, they come across a Pokémon that Bianca just has to catch!

Emolga and the New Volt Switch!
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E25. Emolga and the New Volt Switch!

23m Mar 31, 2011

As our heroes continue toward Nimbasa City, Iris's new friend Emolga proves just how amazing and unpredictable a Pokémon can be!

Scare at the Litwick Mansion!
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E26. Scare at the Litwick Mansion!

23m Apr 7, 2011

Seeking shelter from a raging rain storm, our heroes enter what appears to be an empty mansion, but what turns out to be anything BUT empty!

The Dragon Master's Path!
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E27. The Dragon Master's Path!

23m Apr 14, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City and Ash's fourth Gym Battle challenge, our heroes meet a fledgling Trainer with an important decision to make!

Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
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E28. Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!

23m Apr 21, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes come across a Trainer and his Blitzle who put Oshawott to the battle test!

Cottonee in Love!
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E29. Cottonee in Love!

23m Apr 28, 2011

As our heroes continue their journey to Nimbasa City, they encounter a lovesick Cottonee with confidence issues!

A UFO for Elgyem!
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E30. A UFO for Elgyem!

23m May 5, 2011

Continuing to Nimbasa City, our heroes witness a mysterious UFO and Pokémon, with even more mysterious origins!

Ash and Trip's Third Battle!
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E31. Ash and Trip's Third Battle!

23m May 12, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes run into Ash's rival Trip, leading to a third battle between two very determined Trainers!

Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!
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E32. Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!

23m May 19, 2011

Many of our heroes' Pokémon have fallen ill from the poison spores of a group of Foongus, and Oshawott must face its fear in order to help provide the cure!

Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!
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E33. Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!

23m May 26, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes meet a Dragon Buster named Georgia, who unexpectedly changes the relationship between Iris and Excadrill forever!

Gotta Catch a Roggenrola!
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E34. Gotta Catch a Roggenrola!

23m Jun 2, 2011

While on their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes' lunch is interrupted by a feisty Roggenrola, which leads them to thwart another sinister Team Rocket plan!

Where Did You Go, Audino?
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E35. Where Did You Go, Audino?

23m Jun 9, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes get involved in an investigation of disappearing Audino and meet a couple of budding young sleuths in the process!

Archeops in the Modern World!
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E36. Archeops in the Modern World!

23m Jun 16, 2011

Reuniting with their old friends, Professor Juniper and Dr. Fennel, our heroes witness the restoration of the ancient Pokémon Archen!

A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!
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E37. A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!

23m Jun 23, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City and Ash's next Gym Battle, a fishing competition "lures" our heroes into a sinister Team Rocket plot!

Movie Time! Zorua in 'The Legend of the Pokémon Knight'!
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E38. Movie Time! Zorua in 'The Legend of the Pokémon Knight'!

23m Jun 30, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City, a discussion about favorite movies and movie actors leads our heroes to a memorable encounter with a budding filmmaker and his amazing partner, Zorua!

Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!
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E39. Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!

23m Jul 7, 2011

The day of the Nimbasa Town Pokémon Battle Tournament is here for our heroes, and it's a happy meeting of lots of old friends as well!

Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! (1)
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E40. Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! (1)

23m Jul 21, 2011

It's Cilan versus Trip during round one of the Nimbasa Town Club Battle! Then, for round two, it's Ash versus Georgia!!

The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! (2)
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E41. The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! (2)

23m Aug 4, 2011

The second round bouts of the Club Battle rage on, culminating in a roaring battle between Iris's agile Emolga and Stephan's powerful Sawk!

The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome! (3)
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E42. The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome! (3)

23m Aug 11, 2011

The moment for the final round of the Nimbasa Pokémon Club Battle has arrived, with two good friends battling head-to-head!

Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!
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E43. Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!

23m Aug 18, 2011

A surprise appearance by none other than Meowth has helped our heroes to solve one problem after another!

Purrloin, Sweet or Sneaky?
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E44. Purrloin, Sweet or Sneaky?

23m Aug 25, 2011

Continuing their journey and still accompanied by Meowth, our heroes come across a Purrloin in distress, though not everyone is buying its pleas for help!

Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!
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E45. Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!

23m Sep 1, 2011

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes, along with Meowth, have found themselves in a dream they can't seem to awaken from!

The Beartic Mountain Feud!
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E46. The Beartic Mountain Feud!

23m Sep 8, 2011

As our heroes, traveling with Meowth, approach Nimbasa City, they discover a lost Cubchoo, which leads them into a dangerous confrontation!

Crisis from the Underground Up! (1)
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E47. Crisis from the Underground Up! (1)

23m Sep 15, 2011

Our heroes have arrived in Nimbasa City, unaware that a crisis of major proportions is about to be unleashed!

Battle for the Underground! (2)
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E48. Battle for the Underground! (2)

23m Sep 15, 2011

As Team Rocket continues their attempt to steal the Pokémon from the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center, our heroes must successfully stop Team Rocket's escaping Ghost Train - at all costs!

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