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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!

All Episodes

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

23m Sep 23, 2010

Ash and his mother take a vacation with Professor Oak to the Unova region. A dark cloud reveals a mysterious Pokémon which affects Pikachu.

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

23m Sep 23, 2010

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.

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

23m Sep 30, 2010

Ash and Iris try to help the owners of a Hot Sand Resort who are being plagued by Sandile.

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

23m Oct 7, 2010

Ash and Iris stop at a Battle Club for some training. Ash's battle is interrupted by Team Rocket and a mysterious Pokémon.

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

23m Oct 14, 2010

Ash 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.

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

23m Oct 21, 2010

Ash'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.

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

23m Oct 28, 2010

Ash 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.

Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!
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E8. Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!

23m Nov 4, 2010

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.

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

23m Nov 11, 2010

Iris has a training battle with Cilan, and her past is explored.

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

23m Nov 18, 2010

Ash challenges Trip to a full Pokémon battle.

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

23m Dec 2, 2010

Ash and company encounter a Dweeble who has his shell stolen from him by other Dweeble. They aide him reclaiming his home.

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

23m Dec 9, 2010

Ash and friends come across a group of kindergarten students who have befriended a Trubbish after rescuing it from a junkyard.

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

23m Dec 16, 2010

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.

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

After some special training, Ash challenges Lenora to re-match.

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

23m Jan 20, 2011

Ash's Pokémon egg finally hatches revealing a Scraggy.

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

23m Jan 27, 2011

Ash and company get lost in Pinwheel Forest and encounter a wild Swaddle and Burgh, the next gym leader Ash wants to challenge.

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

23m Feb 17, 2011

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.

Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!
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E20. Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!

23m Feb 24, 2011

A previously encountered Sandile wants to battle Ash's Pikachu. But their battle is interrupted by some wild Duckletts.

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

23m Mar 3, 2011

The adventurers cross a foggy bridge and seemingly into the past where they meet a young girl and her Gotitelle.

A Venipede Stampede!
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E22. A Venipede Stampede!

23m Mar 10, 2011

The adventurers arrive in Castilla City and find that it's overrun with Venipede.

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

23m Mar 17, 2011

Ash battles Burgh for his third badge.

Emolga the Irresistible!
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E24. Emolga the Irresistible!

23m Mar 24, 2011

The adventurers try to help Bianca capture an Emolga.

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

23m Mar 31, 2011

Iris attempts a training battle with her newly-acquired Emolga. But Emolga has other ideas.

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

23m Apr 7, 2011

While taking cover from the rain, the adventurers encounter Team Rocket and some seemingly helpful Litwick.

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

23m Apr 14, 2011

The adventurers meet Emmy, a trainer who has yet to start her journey. Iris reveals her dream to be a Dragon Master.

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

23m Apr 21, 2011

During a battle with another trainer, Oshawott loses his scalchop, causing Oshawott to run off to search for it mid-battle.

Cottonee in Love!
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E29. Cottonee in Love!

23m Apr 28, 2011

The adventurers try to help a wild Cottonee who's having during its mating season.

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

23m May 5, 2011

The adventurers spot a UFO and encounter Professor Icarus, an expert on the subject.

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

23m May 12, 2011

Ash and Trip have a 3-on-3 battle.

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

23m May 19, 2011

Having learned why Oshuwott is having difficulty with Aquajet, Ash helps Oshuwott through special training.

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

23m May 26, 2011

Iris is challenged by Georgia - a Dragon Buster. Iris's past with Excadrill is revealed.

Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!
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E34. Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!

23m Jun 2, 2011

Ash attempts to capture a Roggenrola, but the battle is interrupted as they investigate Roggenrola's home and find Team Rocket.

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

23m Jun 9, 2011

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.

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

23m Jun 16, 2011

The adventurers meet up with Doctors Juniper and Fennel as they work to bring back an ancient Pokémon from a fossil.

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

23m Jun 23, 2011

The adventurers enter a fishing competition unaware that the competition is being run by Team Rocket.

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

The adventurers make a movie.

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

23m Jul 7, 2011

Day one at the Nimbasa Battle Tournament, a time to meet up with old friends and rivals.

Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!
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E40. Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!

23m Jul 21, 2011

Day two of the battle tournament.

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

23m Aug 4, 2011

Round 2 of the competition continues.

The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!
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E42. The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!

23m Aug 11, 2011

The final round of the tournament: Ash vs Iris.

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

23m Aug 18, 2011

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.

Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?
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E44. Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?

23m Aug 25, 2011

The adventurers encounter a Purrloin who claims it needs their help.

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

23m Sep 1, 2011

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.

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

23m Sep 8, 2011

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.

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

23m Sep 15, 2011

Team Rocket executes their plan. They manage to steal several Pokémon, and use their "Ghost Train" to make their escape.

Battle For The Underground! (2)
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E48. Battle For The Underground! (2)

23m Sep 15, 2011

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.

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