Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!
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Ash Arrives in Unova With Pikachu While Team Rocket Receives a New Mission
Sep 23, 2010Ash, Pikachu, his mother, and Professor Oak arrive in the Unova region, where Giovanni assigns Team Rocket a new task. Professor Oak introduces Ash to researcher Professor Juniper, who examines Pikachu after a dark storm cloud strikes the group with electricity. Although Juniper finds no immediate issues, Pikachu cannot use Electric-type moves during a battle against Trainer Trip and his Snivy. Back at the lab, Juniper confirms Pikachu is still affected by the lightning. The same dark cloud reappears, prompting Juniper to recount the legend of the Legendary Pokemon Zekrom, leading everyone to suspect it caused the loss of Pikachu's powers.
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Ash meets Iris and Axew while Team Rocket targets Pikachu and Zekrom in Unova
Sep 23, 2010Pikachu recovers from lightning strikes attributed to Zekrom, prompting Professors Oak and Juniper to pursue further research. Team Rocket arrives in Unova to steal Zekrom and Pikachu. Ash begins his journey with new equipment and encounters Iris and her Axew while attempting to catch a Pidove. Team Rocket executes a plot to capture Pikachu, Pidove, and Axew. Ash battles Jessie, James, and Meowth, receiving unexpected assistance from Oshawott, who has followed them from Professor Juniper's lab. The Pokémon are rescued, and Team Rocket disappears. At the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy heals the group. Iris acknowledges Ash's bravery despite his childish demeanor, while Ash questions Oshawott's motives for helping them.
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Ash and friends help Sandile save trapped Pokémon while recapturing Oshawott
Sep 30, 2010Ash and Iris discover Oshawott is following them because he was called cute. Professor Juniper sends a Poké Ball, but Oshawott vanishes. They meet Dan, whose father’s sand spa is disrupted by Sandile led by one wearing sunglasses. Ash, Iris, and Dan find the Sandile were helping Pidove, Deerling, and Patrat trapped by hot spring flooding. The Sandile form a bridge to save the group, but Ash falls onto a small island when the bridge fails. A second flood traps Ash behind him. Oshawott uses Water Gun to rescue Ash from the rising waters. However, after the move, Oshawott nearly falls into the hot river. Ash seizes this moment to successfully recapture Oshawott into the Poké Ball.
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Ash Challenges a Trainer at the Battle Club While Team Rocket Attacks
Oct 7, 2010Ash and Iris travel toward Striaton City Gym, stopping at Accumula Town to visit the Battle Club run by Don George. After observing a match between a Servine and a Dewott, Ash challenges the Dewott's owner. A security incident interrupts the event, prompting Ash to review footage where he mistakes a dark Pokémon silhouette for an Umbreon. He instead discovers an abandoned Tepig with a rope around its mouth. Simultaneously, Team Rocket infiltrates the facility's storage area with the intent to capture Pikachu.
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Ash and Iris arrive in Striaton City to challenge Cilan and his brothers Chili and Cress to a battle.
Oct 14, 2010Ash and Iris finally reach Striaton City, where they meet and challenge Pokémon Connoisseur Cilan and his brothers, Chili and Cress, to a battle.
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Ash earns the Trio Badge while Iris worries over her sick Axew and Team Rocket disturbs a sleeping Pokémon.
Oct 21, 2010After successfully obtaining the Trio Badge from the Striaton City Gym, Ash celebrates his victory. However, the mood shifts when Iris discovers that her Axew is suffering from an illness, causing her significant concern. In a separate location, Team Rocket locates the Dreamyard and installs a mysterious device. Their actions inadvertently awaken a sleeping Pokémon, leading to unintended consequences. The episode contrasts Ash's gym success with Iris's personal struggle and the disruptive activities of the villainous trio.
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Cilan's Lunch Stolen by Female Snivy Who Attracts Pikachu
Oct 28, 2010During a lunch break while traveling to the next city, Cilan realizes his prepared food has been taken. The group identifies the culprit as a female Snivy. Ash tries to catch the Pokémon, but it uses the move Attract on Pikachu, rendering him unable to battle. Taking advantage of this situation, Team Rocket captures both Snivy and Pikachu.
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Ash and Cilan help Darmanitan secure a falling bell in the clock tower
Nov 4, 2010Ash and his companions encounter Darumaka stealing food, leading to a confrontation where Oshawott is defeated. Nurse Joy explains the widespread thefts, prompting Ash to pursue the culprits after they raid the Pokémon Center. Team Rocket simultaneously receives a briefcase from an associate. Ash tracks the Darumaka to a clock tower, where they reveal Darmanitan is holding Zen Mode to support a dislodged bell. Working together, Ash and Cilan construct a replacement hook. Darmanitan uses its psychic abilities to attach the bell securely, then exits Zen Mode to fully repair the clock tower mechanism.
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Axew battles Pansage while Iris recalls its origin and a Scolipede rampage
Nov 11, 2010Cilan and Iris battle with Pansage and Axew, where Pansage waits for a Dragon Rage that manifests as a sneeze. Iris shares the story of receiving Axew from a hometown elder. Meanwhile, Axew becomes trapped in a Scolipede’s antennae, triggering a rampage. Pikachu tracks the creature, leading Iris to deploy Excadrill, which initially refuses to obey. After freeing Axew, Excadrill finally engages the Scolipede, defeating it before returning to inactive mode. Concurrently, Team Rocket receives intelligence regarding a meteor in Unova and meets their local contact, Pierce.
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Ash faces Trip in a five-on-five battle after visiting another Don George's club
Nov 18, 2010Ash, Iris, and Cilan encounter Trip again while traveling toward Nacrene City. Their journey includes a stop at a Battle Club operated by a different individual named Don George. During this meeting, Ash issues a challenge to Trip for a 5-on-5 Pokémon battle. The match concludes with Ash suffering a defeat. This loss occurs primarily because his Snivy repeatedly utilizes the same moves throughout the fight, lacking strategic variety against Trip's team. The encounter highlights the tactical differences between the two trainers and the specific weaknesses in Ash's current battle approach during this segment of their journey.
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Axew Encounters Dwebble During Journey to Nacrene City
Dec 2, 2010Traveling toward Nacrene City, Axew spots a unique Pokémon that Cilan identifies as the Rock Hermit Pokémon Dwebble. This Dwebble is crafting a new shell from a rock when three other Dwebble attack and steal its creation. Meanwhile, Team Rocket obtains intelligence regarding their upcoming mission to steal data from a laboratory.
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Trubbish Harass Gang Near Nacrene City Before Ash Wins Egg
Dec 9, 2010Traveling toward Nacrene City, the group encounters schoolchildren accompanied by Garbage Pokémon Trubbish who harass them. They seek refuge at a local Pokémon Daycare and kindergarten, where teacher Ms. Daniela explains that the students discovered Trubbish at a garbage dump and brought it to school despite her instructions. Ash challenges Ms. Daniela to a battle and emerges victorious, receiving a Pokémon Egg as a reward. Meanwhile, Team Rocket receives a counterfeit meteorite from Flint and is promised further details at a later time.
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Ash receives a Badge Case from Bianca, which is immediately stolen by Minccino
Dec 16, 2010Ash encounters Bianca, who has been dispatched by Professor Juniper to deliver a Badge Case to him. As Ash places his Trio Badge into the case, a Chinchilla Pokémon named Minccino snatches it. The creature takes the item because it is attempting to clean the badge. This unexpected interruption occurs during the handover process, preventing Ash from securing the badge in its new holder. The situation arises directly from Minccino's cleaning instincts, leading to a brief conflict over the possession of the badge case and its contents.
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The trio visits a haunted museum in Nacrene City while Team Rocket plots to steal a meteorite.
Dec 23, 2010Ash, Iris, and Cilan reach Nacrene City and attempt to enter the local museum, only to find it shut down. Curator Hawes reveals the facility is sealed due to rumors of haunting. While Ash dismisses the idea of ghosts, Iris considers the possibility. Following a guided tour, the group examines a sarcophagus and a death mask, suspecting a connection to the Mask Pokémon, Yamask. They decide to stay overnight inside the building to investigate the mystery further. Meanwhile, Team Rocket connects with an associate in the Unova region who instructs them to steal a meteorite from the Nacrene Museum.
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Lenora accepts Ash's challenge after a museum tour and defeats him.
Jan 6, 2011Lenora agrees to battle Ash following a brief tour of the Nacrene City Museum. She ultimately wins the match, leaving Ash feeling disheartened. Don George advises Ash not to quit so easily and promises to help him teach his Pokémon a new move. At the same time, Team Rocket sneaks into the museum and steals the real meteorite, swapping it with a fake version they had obtained previously.
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Ash challenges Lenora again at the Nacrene Gym for the Basic Badge
Jan 13, 2011Ash trains Tepig and Oshawott at the Nacrene City Pokémon Battle Club, teaching them Flame Charge and Aqua Jet. He challenges Lenora for the Basic Badge, discovering her Lillipup has evolved into Herdier. Ash battles with Tepig, who endures Herdier’s Roar. Lenora switches to Watchog, trapping Oshawott with Mean Look. Oshawott misses Aqua Jet and suffers from Confuse Ray, but withstands Thunderbolt. Both Oshawott and Watchog faint from a clash of Aqua Jet and Thunderbolt. Lenora returns Herdier, and Ash sends out Tepig. Trained at the Battle Club, Tepig dodges Shadow Ball attacks. Lenora orders Giga Impact, but Tepig counters with Flame Charge. Tepig survives the collision, winning the match. Lenora awards Ash the Basic Badge. Ash visits the Pokémon Center and learns the next Gym is in Castelia City.
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Ash's New Scraggy Hatches During Journey to Castelia City
Jan 20, 2011Ash, Iris, and Cilan rest en route to Castelia City when Axew announces that Ash’s Pokémon Egg is hatching. Iris tells Axew he will soon be a big brother. In excitement, Axew knocks the egg down a hill, but Pikachu catches it before it hits a rock. The egg hatches into Scraggy, the Molting Pokémon, which leers at Pikachu and attempts a Headbutt but misses. Ash tries to train Scraggy by having it fight his other Pokémon, but Scraggy remains rude and fails at various attacks, causing it to lose confidence. Meanwhile, Pierce directs Team Rocket to bring a stolen meteorite to a lab for study.
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Ash and friends encounter Burgh in Pinwheel Forest while pursuing a wild Sewaddle.
Jan 27, 2011Ash, Iris, and Cilan enter Pinwheel Forest, where Pikachu is attacked by a wild Sewaddle. Ash attempts to capture it, but the Pokémon escapes using String Shot. The group finds a large tree containing a giant cocoon, which turns out to be Burgh, Castelia City's Gym Leader, sketching wildlife. Sewaddle attacks Ash again but nuzzles Burgh, indicating it dislikes Ash. After Ash saves Sewaddle from Woobat, the Pokémon begins to warm up to him. The next day, a Patrat abducts Sewaddle to reveal another Patrat is ill. Sewaddle attaches to a Deerling and falls toward a waterfall. Ash dives to save it and is rescued by Burgh's Leavanny. Grateful, Sewaddle allows Ash to capture it, requiring Ash to transfer a Pokémon to Professor Juniper. The group then departs, with Burgh telling Ash he awaits in Castelia City.
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Burgundy Challenges Cilan After Insulting Ash's Team Compatibility
Feb 17, 2011While traveling to Castelia City, Ash, Iris, and Cilan stop at a mall where Ash encounters Burgundy, a Pokémon Connoisseur who asserts his Unova Pokémon are incompatible with him. Cilan arrives to support Ash, but Burgundy recognizes him and becomes furious, recalling that he previously rejected her Oshawott as incompatible years ago. She displays the Trio Badge won from Cilan's brothers and demands a battle to satisfy its conditions. Burgundy first sends out Dewott against Cilan's Dwebble, which emerges victorious. She then deploys Sawsbuck, prompting Cilan to send out Pansage. After a fierce contest, Pansage defeats the Season Pokémon. Burgundy vows that she will surpass Cilan in the future.
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Ash Falls Into Sandile's Hole and Witnesses Its Evolution During Battle
Feb 24, 2011Following a brief practice match between Scraggy and Axew, Cilan invites the group to lunch. Ash accidentally falls into a large hole excavated by a Sandile near the hot springs. The Sandile challenges Pikachu to a battle, prompting it to evolve into a Krokorok. During the fight, Pikachu uses Electro Ball, which launches the evolved Pokémon away.
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The Lost World of Gothitelle!
Mar 3, 2011Ash, Iris, and Cilan reach the foggy Skyarrow Bridge but are repelled by a Gothitelle. They encounter Sally, who offers a ferry ride, but Cilan spots the Pokémon on board. The group realizes the ferry and girl are illusions created by Gothitelle to maintain the status quo. After chasing the Pokémon onto the bridge, the real Sally appears, explaining that Gothitelle assisted her father’s ferry service before the bridge opened. She apologizes for abandoning the creature. As the fog clears, Gothitelle vanishes, and the trio bids farewell to Sally before continuing their journey toward Castellia City.
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Ash and friends investigate a Venipede swarm in Castelia City
Mar 10, 2011Ash, Iris, and Cilan reach Castelia City and meet Burgh, only to find the area shut down. They discover a Venipede trapped in a pipe within the sewers; the frightened Pokémon poisons Ash. A large swarm of Venipede is then found in the sewers and streets. Professor Juniper determines the swarm was displaced from its natural habitat. The group uses their Pokémon to guide the Venipede to Central Plaza to ensure safety for both the creatures and residents. During this event, Ash's Pidove evolves into a Tranquil. Meanwhile, Professor Juniper detects unusual energy emissions from the Desert Resort, prompting Giovanni to travel there to join Team Rocket.
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Ash Challenges Burgh for the Insect Badge in Castelia City
Mar 17, 2011Ash and his companions return to Castelia City to face Burgh at the Gym for the Insect Badge. Meanwhile, Team Rocket receives orders that their current mission has concluded. Consequently, Jessie, James, and Meowth switch back into their original white uniforms. During this transition, James captures a nearby Yamask. The group prepares for the upcoming battle while the villains adjust to their new status. This episode highlights the progression of Ash's journey through the Unova region's gym challenges alongside the shifting circumstances of the antagonistic trio.
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Emolga the Irresistible!
Mar 24, 2011The group travels to Nimbasa City with Bianca and encounters a wild Emolga that recently tricked Patrat. Emolga befriends Iris's Axew after Iris shares apples, causing Bianca to fall in love. Bianca attempts to capture Emolga with Minccino, but Emolga uses Discharge and Attract, hitting Ash's Oshawott. After Emolga escapes, Iris finds it, but Bianca sends Minccino to fight, causing Emolga and Axew to nearly fall off a cliff into sleeping Swoobat. Emolga saves them, while Bianca, Ash, and Cilan deal with Scolipede and Galvantula. Emolga uses Attract to distract the Swoobat, allowing the group to rescue Iris and Axew. Finally, Emolga returns to the campsite and chooses to join Iris.
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- How many episodes does Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! have?
- Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! has 84 episodes.
- When did Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! come out?
- Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! came out in 2010.
- Which studio made Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!?
- Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! was produced by OLM.
- Who directed Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!?
- Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.
- Is Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! finished?
- Current status of Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!: Finished.