Ep. 49: Ash arrives in Nimbasa City to challenge Gym Leader Elesa for his fourth badge.
Aired on September 22, 2011
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Ash returns to Nimbasa City, eager to battle Gym Leader Elesa and secure his fourth Unova badge. Before he can proceed, he encounters Bianca, who also wishes to challenge Elesa. Bianca faces a difficult decision regarding her future, needing to choose between continuing her Pokémon journey or returning home with her father. This situation creates a delay for Ash as Bianca resolves her personal conflict. The narrative focuses on the interactions between Ash, Elesa, and Bianca within the city setting, highlighting the stakes for Bianca's path while Ash waits for his opportunity to compete for the badge.
Episodes
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- Ep. 46 · Ash and friends encounter sick Cubchoo and fighting Beartic tribes on a damaged mountain.
- Ep. 47 · Meowth's Secret Alliance with Team Rocket Exposed During Rest
- Ep. 48 · Underground Battle with Team Rocket and Dr. Zager
- Ep. 49 · Ash arrives in Nimbasa City to challenge Gym Leader Elesa for his fourth badge.
- Ep. 50 · Ash devises a ground-type strategy to defeat Elesa's electric Pokémon
- Ep. 51 · Cilan seeks stamps for a Subway Master challenge while Ash and Iris help a lost Axew.
- Ep. 52 · Ash and friends reunite with Trip who mentions Champion Adler
- Ep. 53 · Ash and friends help Tobio's Maractus overcome its fear of heights during a musical practice.